Mother's Day Observance Traced From Anna Jarvis Origins
A detailed account explains who originated Mother's Day through Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, noting her influence starting in 1907 and the day’s spread to states and national observance by 1913. The article also covers school activities and May Day celebrations among students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia
Miss Jarvis
Snce
Texas
Pennsylvania
Senate
House of Representatives
Encyclopedia Amercana
Local Social News Highlights in Renwick Area
A weekend of visits and dinners across Renwick and nearby towns is reported. Families including the Selgelid, Engatrom, Naefke, Yanney, Price, Martin, McPeak, Ward, Gillespie, Weld, Grey, Mark, Kleen and Nelson are listed hosting or visiting relatives and friends from Eagle Grove Clarion Peterson Peterson LaPorte City Williams and other locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Yanney
Lloyd Dinery
Clarion
Kenneth Price
Verni’ McPeak
Walter Martin
Maurice Martin
Charles
Marvin Nelson
Miriam
Martin Trash
den Ward
Clarence Nippen
Enfred
Dudley
Ilesia
Peterson
Minn
Donald Clowes
C. M. Gillespie
Judy
Carl Weld
Eagle Grove
Walter McPeak
John Grey
Earl Mark
Williams
Don Lange
LaPorte City
Alfred Kleen
Jim Nelson Jr
Calendar of school events May 11 to commencement
The calendar lists events from May 11 Junior Senior Prom through May 18 last day of school with May 13 Baccalaureate and May 15 Commencement. Students and families should note dates for ceremonies and graduation activities.
Vernon Seniors Fly to Omaha Skip Day Outing
On Friday April 27 the Vernon seniors flew from the schoolhouse to Fort Dodge then to Omaha for a skip day. Bad weather delayed flights and reduced Omaha time. They visited Union Pacific Museum and Boys Town, then returned to Fort Dodge. Two planes landed in fields, but all returned by 7 p.m. They enjoyed supper at Treloars and a movie, declaring the day exciting despite weather. Seventh and eighth graders excel in spelling and arithmetic with mixed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Guy
Vernon
Oraha
Fort Dodge
Omaha
Roy Guy
Supt
Damon Cole
Mary Birnbaumer
Ihro Union Pacific Museum and Boys Town
Treloars
Kuhlman-Anderson
Fifth and Sixth Grade Arithmetic Cash Accounts Study
The sixth grade arithmetic class created personal cash accounts during their study. The fifth grade class has been cutting remainders as fractions in division.
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Ion
Glenda Smith
Barbara Whrhardt
Monica Markman
Irene Ehrhardt
Joyce Hefiy
Lola John
Ronald Klasse
Tom Gouge
Beverly Hoveland
Local Social News from Renwick and Surrounding World
Community notices from Renwick Iowa and nearby towns describe visits from Marvin Anderson family and Leo Mimbach to Mrs Mirm bache in Iowa Falls, weekend trips to Tucson. Events include a LuVerne EUB wedding and Mother’s Day plans in Iowa City with local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Anderson
Leo Mimbach
Mirmbache
Iowa Falls
W. L. Wilson
Tucson
Ariz
Jenelle Wilson
Renwick
Eddie Bygness
Meredith Eneel
Leen Appenzeller
Eub
LuVerne
Pamela Bygness
Goldfield
Nemaha
Bob Fisher
Pvt
S. Keith Fisher
Fort Dix
N. J
Camp Campbell
Ed Anderson
Lloyd 2Weigler
John Vought
Galt
Richard Arends
Grandau
Kathy Pogge
Willis Engh
Kanawha
Hardy
Lloyd Swanson and Sons
Elmer Elm
Fort Dodge
John Swanson
Lloyd Swanson
Kirk
Kindergarten News May Day Visitors and May Baskets
Kindergarten boys and girls welcomed many visitors on May 1 and enjoyed pretty May baskets. They had fun catching the children who brought them and shared in the festive atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin Board
Chery Ann Gouge
Green
Swanson
Kent
Paul Dobson
Arlyss Smith
Bobby Clowes
Elkin
Birnbaumer
Barbara Birn
Local Social Notes From Clear Lake and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs Don Ward and daughter were guests in the George Ward home at Clear Lake Sunday. Eugene Danskin and sons from Marengo and Lucy Madison and Donna Rae from Goldfield visited Howard Gillespie. Orville Nelson of Britt visited the Lawrence Nevern home Sunday evening. W. P. Wittiner and -2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Ward
George Ward
Clear Lake
Eugene Danskin
Marengo
Lucy Madison
Donna Rae
Goldfield
Howard Gillespie
Orville Nelson
Britt
Lawrence Nevern
W. P. Wittiner
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Vernon High School
Ditoria
E Renwick
Perley Selgelid
Lil Edi Peddie Lep
Peg
Peter Range
Ona Marie Engatrom
Martin Trask
Eleanor Cooke
Charles Irelan
Robert Naefke
Owatonna
Mina
Mayme Naefke
Omaha Fork
Walt Attig
Renwick News
BOONE
Palmer Nerem Chey
Co-Op Universe
Eower
W & Hco- OP Oil Company
Dial
Renwick, Lowz
Richeeeeekeem
Allis-Chalmers
Renwick, Iowa
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