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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1966
Page
3
A rustic column recounts March’s sunshine and geese overhead, notes a trail ride set for April 3 at Smith Park, and shares humorous horse lore, editor’s anecdotes, and neighborly observations. The piece blends nature, horse care tips, and local color with playful missives.
A Boone Valley Community School District election is set for Monday March 28 1966 to select directors from three districts. Voting will be at the Renwick City Hall. Candidates listed include Clifford H. Skye in District 1 Dean James and W Rasmussen in District 2 James Nelson and I Stanley Schipull in District 3 and Robert Oppadah in District 4. Voters choose one director per district except District 4 which has two. Terms follow Section 275.38 and directors rotate per plurality rules.
Humboldt County Democratic precinct caucuses gather March 28 at 4 p.m. to select 10 delegates to the county convention and precinct committee members. Meetings take place at multiple precinct homes and one city hall, with one delegate for every 100 votes cast for Governor Hughes in the 1950 election and at least two delegates per precinct.
The notice invites attendance at a Drums story titled Jesus the Priper of Peace to be sung by Mrs. A J Slater and her daughters during a Mission Weekend. It thanks participants and encourages support while noting possible arrangements and reminders for attendees.
Dr Lee will attend clinical conferences in Rochester Minnesota from March 28 to March 30, highlighting upcoming medical education events.
This brief notes a mild winter with warm spells and a blizzard threat. It mentions no pictures this week due to travel and mail delays from poor road conditions, and that subscribers in the south area have experienced calmer weather overall.
Mr and Mrs Cladis Anderson celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with an open house at Renwick Library on Sunday March 27 from 2 to 3 pm. Friends and relatives are cordially invited. A short program is planned at 3.
Iowa City reports that student Egeland was initiated into the Pat Omega dance fraternity at the University of Iowa. Parents Stey and Mes GC are listed as guardians for Wilhue Egeland from Renwiek.
The Baptist Missionary Society met at the church on Friday afternoon with Mrs. Glort Earl Martin as president. Debates reviewed the study book Not Made With Hands led by Glenn Martin, plans for the Bagster breakfast were made, committees appointed, and a report on the State Leadership Training Conference in Ames was given by Mrs. Glen F. Martin.
The Post Office Department reveals increases in money order, insurance, and Registered Certified and COD mail fees effective March 26, 18H. Domestic insurance brackets rise to 15 dollars minimum, with fees up 10 cents for most, and COD fees consolidate at 60 cents for up to 10 and 30 cents above. Registered Mail and Certified Mail fees also rise in specified brackets.
Mr and Mrs Clediy Anderson and Dwight visited Sun day afternoon with Mrs Anson Anderson who is a patient in Port Dodge Hospital. Airs Hertha Krause has been in Rotary Ant Homme in Eagle travel and fell on Tuesday injuring her hip. She was taken to Belmond Hospital where she is a patient. Her son William Krause of Trumai Minnesota has visited her several times. Mr and Mrs Ben Schimite and née 180 also visited.
Fev and Mrs Laurive Streyffler welcomed a daughter born Tuesday March 18 at Marcel County Memorial Hospital in Britt. The infant weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents Mrs Ralph Sheyffler and Mr Sieyffeler with Mrs Hertha Faust visited over the weekend.
A former resident named Mrs. Kenisinger of Lynowoat Calin died recently. The obituary notes she was the sister of Leo Porter of Renwick and that services will be held at Vernon Cemetery beside her husband.
Mrs Wayne Tage hosted the Peli Deck elerge aus gathering Tuesday featuring 1330 dessert. Guests included Mrs Pant Hoggen Tow lo Mes and Mrs Waller Hotman. Milford Me. Peak and Mr Geo Latch attended. unclear notes reference Mrs Adrian Thaveters and Mrs Bul Nuts Mus chyvpy Tages.
Mt Wright County farmers and insecticide dealers are invited to an insecticide ant plant disease meeting at 8:00 pm on March 30. The meeting will be held in the 100K Hall at Clarion with Dr. Harold Stockdile of Iowa State University and Dr. Robe bam of State University discussing recommendations and safe handling.
Mr and Mrs Walter Kray and Lucy attended a baptism service at Guthe r ay Church in Sanawha Mehdi. The event involved sponsors and family in a Catholic style rite, noting names such as Matunie ton Rent and Mrs Kon. The record reads as a local church notice with ceremonial details.
March 31 is the final day to register for an supplemental medical plan under the Medicare program. The Fort Dodge social security district office offers extended hours from 8:30 to 4:30 on Saturday March 28 and from 1:30 to 9:00 p.m. March 25 through 31 for assistance and information.
Mrs Lena Nelson and Flur mice Bell visited Clarence Sanders home on Friday afternoon. Clarence Sanders renewed home Tuesday from weeks. Mrs Mary McPeak returned Sunday from weeks with her daughter and family. Major and Mrs Harry Protzetler and Bruce were in Austin Texas.
Mr and AL returned Friday from Weeks visit with Mrs Blooms sister and family in Denver. Edna Staffore came back Tuesday from a five week stay at her sister Mead Harry Bonwell's in Eagle Grove. Lloyd Lane plans a Tempe stop while visiting their daughter Neal Sande and family in Eugene. Walter Avirer recited in Santa Somes as Galil visited relatives, then they went to Spring Vidley. Mrs Mina Honter joined after a weeks stay with them in Davides Here While thew wove ly Unie.
A brief funeral notice states Mr and Mrs Howard Ate attended the funeral of Mrs Frank Streit in Morris Minnesota on Sunday. They were seen visiting with Mrs Presse and Lee and others before the service.
The Gillmor Cite gymnasium hosts a Rum boldt and Parahontas county teachers meeting on Tuesday March 29 with a dine art at 8 39 followed by a program. County Superintendent Graner will arrange overall plans with Willis Shannon leading local setup. Dr Lotrene Ort of Bowling Green State University will be the guest speaker for a similar Sac ang Cal group next Monday. Ort is Associate Professor of Education and Director of Teaching at the university. Joe Ango is noted for preschool to college speaking. The program should start about 7 30 and is open to educators.
Eliner Buenning pastor at Renwick Baptist Church outlines the week with services at 9:00 Sunday worship and 10:10 school hour. Deacon Slater speaks Saturday on freedom themes. A 2:30 pm program titled Fearless Freedom Ring is planned with a business meeting after service.
A fragmented notice lists Evangelical United Brethren and Methodist services in Renwick Iowa with times for Sunday School at 9:45, Morning Worship, and midweek Bible study. Also noted are Lutheran and Catholic references with confirmation classes, Lent services, choir and youth activities, and parish events.
Roger Engstrom was invited as a guest speaker at several local groups. The listings include events at Wall Lake, Hampton, Catholic Youth Group, and Trinity Lutheran Church. The schedule spans Monday and Thursday evenings with an annual 4-H Leaders Training Recognition slated for March 21.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Macha hosted a 300 Card Club evening with four tables of play. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ha, Fred Katt, Mrs Ly N Ne, and maid Mrs Eldon Sander. A hostess prize went to Mrs Ne. Additional attendees included Mr and Mrs Bows Reichier of Kanayha, Mr and Mrs Marya Nelson, and Mrs Harole D liningon.
Mortis Neuberger Mix Me Begeiuim and several others including Mrs. RL. 'ossman Jn Mrs. Sonmai Mrs. Ron Guss Mrs. Onal Wil Ona Marie Eng suri Mrs. Mivion Huntley attended the CHL show in Minneapolis on Saturday and Sunday.
Mire Clarence Hefty and Dildren visited family over the week with Mr and Mrs RB Rawlow attending. The celebration marked Mele Ath Aveddine's anniversary with relatives present.
An incised fragment lists several wedding anniversaries and names such as Mro and Mrs. Dapi, Tinker Fox, Tah Grey, Mis Ablation Migrth, Harel U, Eldon Sundes, and others amid an unclear dedication, suggesting a local society notices column with celebrants.
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