Vernon Consolidated seniors to graduate this spring
Vernon Consolidated School will graduate nineteen seniors this spring with baccalaureate services on May 16 at the Vernon gym. Rev. C. E. Custer of Renwick Methodist Church will deliver the sermon on the theme Where Are You Going. Former Governor Robert Etue of Eagle Grove will give the commencement address on May 18 at 7 30 p m. The graduating class includes Nancy Seger Edwin Ervin Betty Pedersen Marty Green Ethel Northrop Roger Johnson Janice Hefti Donald Rasmussen Janet Smith Richard Thompson Carolyn Ehrhardt Earnest Kiley Donna Wilhelm John Kiley Regina Gilligan Burl Rumgiens Sharon Sampson Daryl Friday and Charles Wyatt. The program features a band concert and presentations by the Board of Education and school officials.
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K. G. Dilly
Vernon Consolidated School
Vernon Gym
C. E. Custer
Renwick Methodist Church
Robert Etue
Eagle Grove
Nancy Seger
Edwin Ervin
Betty Pedersen
Marty Green
Ethel Northrop
Roger Johnson
Janice Hefti
Donald ‘Rasmussen
Janet Smith
Richard’ Thompson
Carolyn Ehrhardt
Earnest Kiley
Donna Wilhelm
John Kiley
Regina Gilligan
Burl Rumgiens
Sharon Sampson
Daryl Friday
Charles Wyatt
North Iowa W S C S Conference Held at Mason City
The North Iowa Conference of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church met last Thursday in Mason City with 960 attendees from 412 societies. Mrs RE McGowan of Renwick was reelected vice-president. future 1955 sessions will be in Sioux City in May. Attendees from the local area included Mrs McGowan, Rev and Mrs C E Custer, Mrs J L Peer, Mrs Norman Peer, Mrs B Kiassia, Mrs George Latch, and Mrs Waiter Martin.
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North Iowa
Woman's Society
Christian Service
Methodist Church
Mason City
RE. McGowan
Renwick
Sioux City
McGowan
C. E Custer
J. L Peer
Norman Peer
B. Kiassia
George Latch
Waiter Martin
Last Week Of Vernon School News Recaps Term
The paper presents the final Vernon school news for the term. Gratitude is given to advisor Mr. Cazanas and the students who edited and produced the issue, praised for their fine work in informing the public about school activities.
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Vernon
School News
Vernon School
Cazanas
Awarded Merit Scholarships To Iowa State
Iowa State College at Ames announced that Tom Roseberry and Clair Swan of Renwick have been awarded merit scholarships for leadership and scholastic ability. Clair Swan is among twenty finalists for the Veisha scholarships and will attend Veisha as a special guest. Names of the three Veisha winners will be announced during the weekend.
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Towa State College
Ames
Tom Roseberry
Clair Swan
Renwick
Iowa State
Clair
No Action Taken On Free Shows At Memorial Day Change
Members at a special Commercial Cub meeting failed to act on proposed free summer shows due to low attendance. The group postponed the regular May meeting to May 24 at the People's Cafe and urged all members to attend the dinner and meeting.
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People’s Cafe
Summer Recreation Program Planned
At a special meeting of the executive board of the Commercial Club a summer recreation program was approved for school age children through 16 in Renwick and Vernon. A survey will determine desired activities with help from local organizations and the two schools. Plans call for 8 to 10 weeks of activities for both boys and girls across age groups.
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Commercial Club
Renwick
Vernon
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for May 13 at Oppedahl Home
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting on Thursday evening May 13 at the home of Mrs. Robert Oppedahl. Attendees should gather at the usual hour for updates and discussion.
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American. Legion Auxiliary
Robert Oppedahl
Vernon Music Contest Wins Three Firsts
The music department of Vernon Consolidated School had three entries in the state music contest at Venture last Friday and won three firsts. Entries were band, girls glee club, and mixed chorus. Charles Kreesch is director. The students and their director are to be congratulated for this outstanding achievement.
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Vernon: Consolidated School
Charles Kreesch
Firemen to Galt Tonight for Association Meeting
Firemen from Wright County attend the Firemen's Association meeting in Galt this Thursday night May 13. Attending are Sam Flogstad MuMs Green Raymond Gerrell and Dale Cole.
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Wright Co
Ss Assoc
Galt
Sam Flogstad
Mu'ms Green
Raymond Gerrell
Dale Cole
Gun Safety Club To Start May 29 Meeting Change
Walton Beagne adjusts the schedule to meet Thursday evening May 29 instead of May 18. The meeting will start a Gun Safety Club with all community boys invited, and conservation officer Bill Ayers of Goodell will be present to conduct the gathering.
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Walton Beagne
Bill Ayers
Goodell
Renwick Scouts Attend Postponed Camporee Weekend
The Renwick Boy Scouts attended a postponed Camporee at Peterson last Friday and Saturday. Ten local boys joined over 1000 Cub Scouts on Saturday. cold weather did not dampen a valuable, well organized event. Scoutmaster Wilbur Nissen accompanied the group and Norman Pier supplied a pickup for transport.
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Renwick
Peterson
Wilbur Nissen
Scoutmeaster
Norman Pier
Boone Township Cancer and Red Cross Drives Conclude
Boone Township reports the Cancer fund drive raised 198 dollars 25 cents and the Red Cross drive gathered 136 dollars 25 cents. Mrs Oliver Huntley led the Red Cross drive and Mrs Bert Martin headed the Cancer drive. A group of workers including Mrs Gerald Nelson Mrs Wilford Peterson Mrs Sam Amossom Mrs Herman Mitchell Mr L N Henriksen Mrs C M Gillespie Mrs Wesley Schultz Mrs Virgil Tate and Mrs Igmar Hayle contributed and the chairmen thank all who gave.
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Boone Township
Red Cross Cross
Red Cross
Oliver Huntley
Bert Martin
Gerald Nelson
Wilford, Peterson
Sam Amosson
Herman Mitchell
L. N. Henriksen
C. M. Gillespie
Wesley Schultz
Virgil Tate
Igmar Hayle
Custodian Hired For Renwick School
Robert Fisher the current Fairview school custodian is hired as Renwick School custodian for the coming year. He will move to Renwick on June first to begin his duties.
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Robert Fisher
Fairview School
Renwick School
Renwick
Humboldt June Dairy Month Banquet Promises Queen Contest
To kickoff June Dairy Month, a Humboldt County banquet will be held Thursday night, June 3, at the American Legion Hall in Humboldt. Principal speaker will be Floyd Ander of Iowa State College at Ames. A queen will be elected that night by attendees, with princesses sponsored by service groups and dairy associations serving as waitresses. Princesses must register by May 22. tickets are on sale via sponsoring organizations.
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Humboldt County
American Legion “Hall
Humboldt
Floyd Andre
Iowa State College
Ames
Mar
Banqret
Renwick Baptist Church Awaits Fort Dodge Speaker
The Renwick Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00 led by E F Thompson and Wilbur Nissen. Next Sunday Rev. Benjamin Schlipf from Fort Dodge preaches at the usual hour on the topic Christ and Peace of Soul, with a call for a large audience.
Methodis Church The Foster-Renwick Iowa Sunday School Schedule
C E Custer and James Yungelas present a May schedule for Foster Renwick Iowa church activities. Morning worship on May 13 and 16, Vernon Baccalaureate on May 16, junior and senior choir rehearsals, preparatory membership class, WSCS on May 19, with devisions led by Mrs Dale Halverson and Mrs Melvin Clancy.
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C. E. Custer
Foster- Renwick
Iowa
James Yungelas
AL Thurs
Vernon
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Renwick Service Notice
St Pauls Lutheran Church Renwick lists Pastor Langhotz Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 am Worship at 10 30 am sermon When You Are Married Web 33 4 The Luther League meets Wednesday May 19 hosts Everett Kraft Ed Hansen scriptore and prayer Marvin Kamp recreation Indy Goettsch
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ST. Paul's Lutheran Church
Renwick
RE. Langhotz
Luther Leseue
Lake Lutheran Church announces upcoming services and events
The confirmation class meets Saturday at 9 30. Sunday School at 10. Services at 11. The Mother's Guild hosts a Mother Daughter Banquet in the church basement Monday evening May 17 at 7. Preparing for ordination services, the Lake Church choir rehearses May 18 for the May 30 service.
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Lake Lutheran Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church Opening Sermon
Pastor R. E. Berney leads Sunday School at 9 30 with George Mills as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30. Congregation expresses enthusiasm for another year and collaborative work ahead.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
R. E. Berney
George Mills
Final Rites Held Sat For Henry Blumer
Funeral services for Henry Blumer were held Saturday in Algona with many relatives and friends from the community in attendance. He died last Thursday after several weeks of bedfast illness. He was the father of Mrs. Elmer Schnetzer of Renwick.
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Henry Blumer
Algona
Blumer
Elmer Schnetzer
Renwick
Important Meet to be Held Friday Night in Vernon Renwick Hardy
The Citizens Committee for Better Schools calls two meetings for Friday May 24 at 8 00 PM in Ren wick Gymnasium The event aims to discuss reorganization of buildings and facilities and form four study committees to present a plan. Delegates from Boone Norfolk Liberty Vernon Hart Grove Dake and Renwick are urged to attend for representative input.
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Citizens Committee For Better Schools
Vernon-Renwick-Hardy
Renwick Gymnasium
Boone
Norway
Liberty
Vernon
Harty
Grove
Dake
Renwick
Renwick Entries Shine at State Music Contest
Renwick sent four groups to the state music contest held in Ventura on Friday and Saturday, May 7. All groups participated on Saturday under the direction of Mrs. Ania Taubes. Credit goes to Mrs Whitney and Mr Bagesier with Marilyn Sadler also praised for the effort.
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Ventura
Renwick
Urider
Ania
Taubes
Whitney
Bagesier
Marilyn Sadler
Vernon Township Cancer Fund Drive Acknowledgments
Mrs Ervin thanks the fund drive solicitors including Mrs Lawrence Marty Mrs John Swanson Mrs Kenneth Dilis Mrs Herold Green Mrs Frank French Mrs Clem Didios Mrs Ole Carlson and Mrs Leroy Hanselman for their effort in aiding the Cancer Fund drive in Vernon Township and all contributors helping make it a success.
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Thes
Lawrence Marty
John Swanson
Kenneth
Dilis
Herold Green
Frank “French
Clem
Didios
Ole Carlson
Leroy Hanselman
Ervin
Baptist Meet At Humboldt Draws Renwick Ladies
Several Renwick Baptist Church women joined an associational meeting in Humboldt last Tuesday. Mrs. Wilbur Nissen, vice president of the women's group, chaired the program as Chase Trask led devotions and a girls quartet sang with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Donald McGowan. Attendees from Renwick included Mrs. Oscer Engstrom Mrs. George Hoffmen Mrs. Everett Nelson Mrs. Carl Keiling Mrs. Chas Trask Mrs. Donald McGowan Mrs. Wilbur Nisan Mrs. Minns ie Peters Mrs. Anna Magory Mrs. Terry Mitchell Mrs. Glen Martin and Mrs. Chas Walker.
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Renwick
George Hoffmen
Eeverett Nelson
Carl Keiling
Chas. Trask
Donald McGowan
Wilbur Nissan
Minssie Peters
Anna Magoory
Terry Mitchell
Glen Martin
Chas. Walker
Cub Pack 52 Meeting Recap at Legion Hall
Cub Pack 52 met April 30 at the Legion Hall. Color guards were Dennis McCurry and Jimmie Schnetzer. Monty McCurry gave the command. Jay Huntley and Mickey Kepper received Bobcat pins. Others earned awards including Tommy Trele, silver arrows. Reggie Tate, two silver arrows. Larry Wittmer, white ribbon for perfect attendance. David McCurry, attendance ribbons and uniforms. Verle Tete received the Webelos award at a candlelight ceremony. Dens 1 and 2 presented a skit. Lunch was served by Mrs. George Mills and Mrs. W. P. Wittmer.
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Cub Pack
Legion Hail
Dennis McCurry
Jimmie Schnetzer
Monty McCurry
Jay Huntley
Mickey Kepper
Tommy Trelle
Reggie Tate
Larry Wittmer
David McCurry
Verle Tete
George Mills
W. PF. Wittmer
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Robert Blue
Rae
Ann French
Rev
Charles Kreeb
CE. Custer
Rae Ann Fresch
Vernon Band
Harold Dellit
Tubasolo
Jim Zweifel
Andante
Rise Ann French
Leonel Rummens
Roberta. Murrey
Wesley” Carlson
Fred. Engstrom
Board of Education
Harold
Dellit
Marth
Legion Aux. Meeting
Gun Safety Club
Thur
Cancer
Carolyn
Ehrhardt Ethel
Uma
Mest Kiley
Regina Giligan
Jerry’. Green
Sharces
Betty ‘Peterson
Richard Thompson
Bowin Erwin
Sharon _Sampson
Jkoger’, Jonnson
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