Meeting on School Reorganization Across Three Areas
The Renwick Vernor Hardy school districts plan a May 14 meeting at Renwick Gyng to discuss reorganization and to elect a study committee. The Citizens Committee for Better Schools sponsors the event with a May 10 session preview and invites Vernon area participation.
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Renwick-Vernor- Hardy
Renwick Gyng
Citizens Committee For Better Schools
Citizens Group
Renwick - Hardy
Vernon
Daverne “Henriksen
Citizens Committee For Better
Wving
Meeting on Highway 60 Progress Unites Four Towns
A meeting was held last Friday at Corwith to organize efforts for completing Highway 60. Attendees from Eagle Grove LaVerne Renwick discussed plans and future meetings to push action and secure support for finishing the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corwith
Eagle Grove
LaVerne
Renwick
Lev
Lewis C Larson obituary joins Humboldt community roots
Lewis C Larson QC died at his Humboldt home on April 26 1954 aged 78. He was born February 13 1876 in Livingston County Illinois and lived on a farm near Hardy Iowa later settling near Badger and Humboldt. He married Emma Johnson on March 28 1904 and they had three sons Lloyd Lyle and Glenn. Survived by Emma Larson wife two sons two sisters two half sisters a half brother and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 29 1954 at 2 pm at the Town with Rev Oscar Rem officiating. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery Fort Dodge. Bogaard Funeral Home Humboldt in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis QC
Larson
Livingston
Ilinois
Osmen
Martha Evenson
Humboldt
Lows
Badger
Towez
Beaver Township
Emma
Johnson
Hardy Town
Lloyd
Lyle
Glenn Larson
Emma Larson
Lloyd Larson
LaVerne
Ions
Lyle Larson
Hardy
Iowa
Cyrena Hilton
Fort Dodge
Josephine Larson
San Gabriel
Calif
Esther Olson
Bess Eijestad
Ollie Larson
Glenn
Hannah Larson
John
Martin Larson
First Lutheran Church
Oscar Rem
Edwin Olson
Leon Olson
Arnold Olson
Marion Larson
Donald Larson
Raymond Hilton
Russell Sime
Old Rugged Cross
Matts Wallakait
Ole. Fjetland
Joan Kleve
Freddie Eisler
Memorial Park Cemetery
Bogaard
Several New Teachers Elected For Renwick
Renwick School Board at its regular meeting on Monday night announced contract offers to new teachers: Virginia Clepsaddle kindergarten Corwith Phyllis Lane first grade Humboldt Roberta Midland second grade Eagle Grove Don Peterson third grade Renwick Court Hootton Linden coach and high school teacher Vacancies remain for fifth grade commercial and junior high teachers Arthur Olson resigns as junior high teacher to accept social science post at Algona and Kennedy Harris janitor also resigns with plans undetermined
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Renwick
Date Cole
Virginia Clepsaddle
Corwith
Phyllis Lane
Humboldt
Roberta Midland
Eagle Grove
Don Peterson
Court Hootton
Linden
Arthur Olson
Algona
Kenneth Harris
State Music Contest Results Highlight Renwick_students
Friday and Saturday at Perry and Renwick High School showcased class C D and A B level solos ensembles. Renwick entered seven groups with many receiving top ratings from I to II and a few changes due to illness. Marilyn Sadler led a standout sextet and Karen McGowan earned high marks on treble voice solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Renwick
vanite-Helmken
Karen
McGowan
Bill Hippen
Janice’ Helmke
Marge
Long
Marilyn
Nissen
Rachel Mandiager
Carolyn Kerfman
Janice
Helmke
Shirley
Amosson
Glen Martin
Bull H
Phen
Marilyn Sadler
Service Man From Here Returns Home From Korea
Sgt Eldon Marty arrived home last Friday after serving most of his induction time in Korea. After a 24 day furlough he will report to a camp in the states for three months before receiving his discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon’ Marty
Korea
Marty
States
Cancer drive receipts rise over last year totals
Rev. R. E. Kerney, chairman of the recent cancer fund drive, reports $185.60 was received, $25.10 more than last year. He thanks the solicitors and all contributors for their generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Kerney
Boy Scouts To Go To Camporee Friday
Weather delayed the Conservation Camporee at Peterson but the Renwick group plans a weekend camporee if conditions improve. Leaders hope the boys enjoy a safe and fun trip this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Renwick
Peterson
Hardy Cancer Fund Drive Completed
The Hardy Cancer Fund Drive is completed for the town of Hardy. Chairman Mrs. Myron Clancy led the drive with assistance from Mrs. Raymond Ogan and Mrs. John Hefley. Forty dollars was donated for the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy
Myron ‘Clancy
Raymond Ogan
John Hefley
Renwick Evangelical United Brethren Church News
The Renwick churches announce Sunday School led by George Mills and a forthcoming annual conference on Wednesday. The next Sunday service will be morning only and a Birthday Dinner is planned for Monday May 10 at 7:00. The group notes two years on the field and feels at home among you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United
BRETHREN‘ CHURCH _ ROE
Kerney
George Mills
WS. W.S
Iwe
Baptisy Church Plans Mother's Day Service
The Sunday School opens at 10: A M with Mr Wilbur Nissen as superintendent. Pastor E F Thompson leads Morning Worship. The sermon theme is A Mother's Faith as Mothers Day observance is planned, inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Nissen
Alma
Lake Lutheran Church Meets Among Its Officers
Lake Lutheran Church announces a Thursday evening meeting at 9 oclock for all officers and a Sunday School session at 1640 Mo Services on Sunday morning. The Young Peoples Luther League gathers Sunday at 7. KV ED Fort Dodge carries a talk on May 11 at 9. The Callendar Lutheran Church welcomes the Wilf group for a service titled Partners in Prayer. The Mothers Guild hosts a Mother and Daughter Banquet Monday May 17 at 7 in the church dining room.
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The
Lake Church
Young People’s Luther League
KV E.D
Mother’s Guild
Methods Church Schedule Promotes Family Happiness
Church going families are urged to attend at Morning Worship at 11:00 AM with Pastor G E Custer and Superintendent James Yuongclas. May events include Preparatory Membership Class at 4:00 PM and the Annual WSCS Conference at Mason City. Choir rehearsals on May 6 and May 10, plus MYF Nominating meeting May 12.
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A.M
James Yuongclas
Mason City
Harold Pannell
WSCS
Tues
Raymond Saxton
Cass
Seniors To Present Class Play At Repwith High
The Repwith High School senior class will stage a three act play Almost Eighteen in the school auditorium on Friday May 21 at 8 p m. The cast includes William Barry Edadies Dad Clair Swan Grace Barry Nan Beatrice Barry Mrs Granville Roberta Kleveland Jones Donad Harris Ann Sherman Eddie's ideal Shirley Haugland Tommy Granville Sally Davidson Dorothy Harris Mr Merritt Professor Frank Siemens Miss Dalrymople clubwoman Doris Rasmussen Alice Bunk
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Repwith High School
William
Barry
Edadie
Clair
Swan
Grace
Nan
Beatrice
Granville
Roberta
Kleveland
Tor “Roseberry
George
Jones
Harris
Ann Sherman
Eddie
Shirley
Haugland
Tommy Granville
Bit Hippen
Sally Davidson
Dorothy Harris
Mr. Merritt
Frank Siemens
Miss Dalrymople
Algo
Doris Rasmussen
Alice
Bunk
Chevrolet Dealers Meeting Attended in Des Moines
Ray Abbas and Perley Selgelid attended the Abbas Chevrolet dealers meeting at Fort Des Moines during the past week. Henry Repper of Abbas Chevrolet also attended the fire day mechanics school sponsored by the Chevrolet Motor Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Abbas
Perley
Selgelid
Abbas Chevroléet
Henry. Repper
Abbas Chevrolet
Des Moines
Chevrolet ‘Motor Co
Caucus for Republican Voters in Renwick Vern on May 12
A caucus of Republican voters from Renwick and Vernon precincts will be held at the Renwick Town Hall Wednesday evening May 12 at 7 o clock for electing five delegates to the county convention set for July 2 1954 at 10 o clock in Dakota City Iowa. Eligible voters from the precincts are urged to attend.
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Renwick
Vernon
Attending Annual W S C S Meeting in Mason City
Mrs. R E McGowan attends the North Iowa Conference of the Woman s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church in Mason City. She serves as vice president of the North Iowa Conference as Rev C E Custer and local members join the program today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. McGowan
Mason City
North Iowa
Woman's Society
Christian Service
Methodist Church
McGowan
C. E. Custer
Sunday School and Bible Class Schedule Update
The notice lists a Sunday School and Bible Class with an ASL worship at 9:30 and an 10:30 service on Sundays. It notes Thursday activities at an unspecified time and a choir practice on Tuesdays. Church Council meeting is set for May 21 at an unspecified time.
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Church Council
Concert at Renwick School Friday Night Show
Renwick High School large music groups present a concert Friday May 7 at 8 o clock in the school auditorium. Girly glee club boys glee club mixed chorus and band perform. Public invited. The same groups plan to compete Saturday at Venture.
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Renwick High School
Burk Brothers Lease Erwin's D X Station
Announcement from Therman and Kenneth Burk leasing Erwin's D X Station on Highway 60. The Burk brothers are known in the community and extend a welcome. Also a thank you note to patrons by Mr and Mrs Clarence Erwin for years of support and continued health improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Therman
Kenneth Burk
Erwin
Highway 60
Therm
Kenneth
Notch
Burk’brothers
Mraud
Clarence
Rural Women Hold Annual Meeting and Pageant
The Rural Women’s Club held its annual meeting featuring a musical pageant I Hear America Singing presented under Mrs Robert Kary and Mrs Harold Simergar at the county farm bureau with Extension Director Aaron Bowman noting this year’s extension lessons and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Wren de Comer
Ceage Te Grote
Mra
Kary
Harold” “Simergardens
Troma
County Farm
Bareat
Aaron
R. Bowman
Tald
Humboldt man announces candidacy for state representative
Fred W. Hill of Humboldt announces his run for State Representative on the Democratic ticket. He has lived in Humboldt 11 years, operates Hell-Smithorn hardware, is married with two daughters, and is a former Democratic county chairman of four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. W. Hill
Humboldt H
Humboldt County
Hall
Hemboldt
Hell
Des Moines Commercis College
Renwick Firemen Hold Regular Meeting and Association Plans
Members of the Renwick volunteer fire department held their regular meeting last Thursday evening. The report covered the Hancock and Wright County Firemen's Association meeting held recently. Firemen slated to attend the Wright County Firemen's Association meeting at Gale on Thursday night May 23 include Sam Flogstad MOL Green Raymond Gorrell and Dale Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
Hancock and
Wright County Firemen’s Assoc
Wright Co. Firemen’s Assoc
Gale
Sam Flogstad
M.0l Green
Raymond Gorrell
Dale Cole
Luther League Federation Rally Attended at Britt
Attendees included Judy Walk Garry Kraft Ed Hansen Judy Kraft Everett Kraft Sandra Helmich Marilyn Nissen and Mr and Mrs A H Goettsch plus Pastor Langholz from St Paul Lutheran Church at the Britt gathering on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Walk
Garry Kraft
Ed Hansen
Judy Kraft
Everett Kraft
Sandra Helmich
Marilyn Nissen
A. H. Goettsch
Pastor Langholz
St. Paul Lutheran
Luther ‘League Federation
Britt
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Lewis C. Larson
Humboldt, Dows
Hardy Cancer Fund
Churches OF
E. F.thompson
Lake Lutheran
T. J. Severtson
G. E. Custer
Renwick, Lows
Hardy, Town
Chevrolet
W.S.C.S
Renwick School
Burk Brothers
Thur
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