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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1956
Page
5
County Superintendent Frances Messer has set May 4 as election day for the Boone Valley Community School District. Voters in the proposed district will register approval or disapproval at polling places across the involved districts. Polls open 12 06 noon and close 7 00 PM.
The State Music Contest at Klemme featured Renwick and Vernon groups with Keith Baessler guiding the band and Mrs Whitney directing vocal groups. The band and boys' glee club earned Number 1 ratings while girls' glee club and mixed chorus earned Number 2. The Vernon band achieved an I rating in the large group contest and performed The Iowa Band Law march Komm Susser Tol and Ballet Parians at 3 50 that afternoon.
Award night at Renwick High School will be held Wednesday evening May 16. Athletic, music, journalism, typing and special awards will be presented along with special musical numbers. The program will precede the school picnic and invite public support for the honorees.
Monday night Waltz Pool Hall captured the league crown at Eagle Grove by beating Brau mans of Eagle in three games. Pioneer Cheese Factory claimed a second place tie with a two to one win over Security Savings, while Goettsch Insurance edged Jim's Cafe to tie for fifth. Final standings show Dick Nail and teammates leading, with Ernie Macha and Pioneer Cheese Factory members in second place.
The Post Office Department designates the week beginning with the third Monday in May as Rural Mail Box Improvement Week. This year May 21 26 will be observed to encourage proper rural boxes. Owners should inscribe names on the visible side and keep boxes painted and maintained for easy access and weather protection.
Mr and Mrs Jack Shipman of Corwith are the proud parents of a daughter born May 8. The baby is named Aldean Nerem Shipman. Brad Shipman is visiting at the Marion Hoveland home.
Local angler Jack Pohlman hooked a large catfish Sunday on the Des Moines River near Rutland. The fish weighed about 15 pounds and measured around 26 inches in length. Palmer Nerem Chevrolet offered prizes to anglers registering big fish and ran an ad inside.
Milford McPeak's beagle Boone Valley Sally placed second at Des Moines Field Trials, earning national qualification. The top four dogs advance to the national competition, with Sally set to compete in Missouri this week.
Vernon and Renwick battled to a 5-5 tie in a nine inning game that began as a five inning contest. Vernon pitchers Larson and Kiley allowed several chances to take the lead while Renwick pitchers Neren and Dooley held firm. The result leaves Vernon at 1 win 2 losses and 1 tie on the season.
The Junior Senior Banquet and Prom occur Saturday evening in the school dining room. Juniors decorate Friday noon and prep completes Saturday afternoon. Inspect decorations 4 to 6. After the toast, Rhythm Cluby Orchestra plays. senior mothers serve hamburgers and fries. Summer recreation plans move ahead with multiple groups pledging support. the school board endorsed and will contribute funds. Mr Horton awaits final activity details and enrollment. Mr Baessler, Mrs Whitney and musical groups receive praise for the Klene contest work.
Governor Len Hoegh received the first American Legion Auxiliary Memorial poppy of 1956 from Mrs Walter Glynn at the State House. Poppies will be distributed publicly on May 26 to raise funds for veteran rehabilitation and family welfare programs.
Vernon seniors will graduate with Commencement on Tuesday May 15 at 7 30 P M. A prelude concert and solo by Burnis Wilhelm open the program in the Vernon gym. Charles L Pendleton Storm Lake County Attorney will deliver the address Sunday May 13 at 8 0 P M. Audrey Wigans Leo ne Rummens and Roger Engstrom lead the seniors in a girls sextet Walters sermon by Rev R Kessinger precedes the services.
Rev R E Kerney and Duane Mc Curry returned from the EUB Conference at Waterloo last week Mrs McCu attended. Kerney is appointed to Renwick for another year. Rev Haod Varce and Rey H L Sunderman were returned to Des Moines and Cedar Rapids respectively.
Renwick Rebekah Lodge entertained the Humboldt Lodge on Thursday afternoon with Traveling Emblem presentations by Thelma Belt Thelma Koppee Emma Parsons Ethel Baessler and Ida Hoffman. Hostesses Daisy Swanson and May White welcomed guests. That evening Sisters Vivian Nissen Laure Hippen Ona Marie Engstrom and Anna Potter presented the Traveling Emblem to the Bradgate Lodge.
May activities include Legion Auxiliary at Legion Hall May 10, Lake Mothers Guild mother daughter tea May 11, Baccalaureate services at Vernon School May 13, Commencement at Vernon May 15, regular Gertrude Chapter 500 CES meeting May 11 night at S.g., Literary Guild May 16 with hostesses Hovel Irene Peer Mary Schipull 8:00, Y 1B Award Night at Renwick.
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