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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1956
Page
5
Carl Thorson will address Vernon Class Day as the May events unfold with no school for May 18 and teachers finalizing grades. The calendar notes May 39 as the school biennial last day. Roberta Murray reports.
The article details eighth grade diplomas and class day events at the junior college in Maple Grove, with perfect spelling and attendance notes for several students. It also covers multiple grade updates from the junior high, fifth and sixth, third and fourth, and first and second news sections, noting dances, picnics, tests, and end of year plans.
The Renwick Times lists first and second grade attendance and spelling achievements for the year 1956. Students with perfect attendance include Kent Swanson, Larry Nelson, Dennis Hefty, Mary Ann Ramaoker, and Cheryl Ann Gouge. Second grade shows high spelling scores with Bobby Clowes Arlyss Smith Janet Skiye and Larry Nelson also noted for shortfalls. The second grade plans a play about trains and Bobby Clowe’s group nears completion of What Next.
Kindergarten class reports making birthday books of colored cakes for Ann Clowes and Jimmy Willian on May 10. They celebrated with candy and prepared readiness books about Dick and Sally. Planning for the last day party continues with committees handling games, decorations, and lunch.
Local students respond to what they plan after graduation. Jim Guy says stay home this summer while Jim Zweifel plans to attend college. Larry Robb will remain at home. Pat Gilligan intends summer work then service. Burnis Wilhelm works at a cheese factory briefly. Roberta Murray aims for Des Moines for a typing job.
The Lake Mothers Guild held a Mother-Daughter tea at the church on Friday evening May 11. President Mrs Marion Hoveland welcomed guests, Pastor Sev ertson led devotions, and Jean Skiye toasted mothers while Mrs Skiye toasted daughters. A skit and songs by second and third grade girls complemented the program.
Mr and Mrs Lerdal hosted a Sunday gathering with Carnation presentations to four ladies and a decorated lunch. Several local families, including the Edwards, Lerdals, Kleves, Berklands and Nelsons, shared meals and visits at various homes. A Lake Brotherhood meeting featured Rev Brandt as guest speaker with music and lunch.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Nelson visited a crowded event last week though details are limited. Local witnesses report a large turnout and informal gatherings around the Nelsons amid shared conversations and greetings.
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