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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1955

Page

4

Voters to choose five directors in Renwick district

Voters will elect five directors and one treasurer for the newly organized Renwick Community School District on May 20. Ballot splits pair Hardy area Lyle Cathcart or Lyle Kitley and Lake area Joe Heggen or Mrs Aan Tjelle. Wright County candidates include Duane Anderson Don Clowes Marion Huntley Marvin Nelson. Renwick candidates Dale Cole and Mrs Lora Peer. Write in for treasurer. Polls open 12 noon to 7 PM at Renwick City Hall.

Renwick Community Hardy Lake Hardy Area Lyle Cathcart Lyle Kitley Lake Joe Heggen Aan Tjelle Wright County Duane Anderson Don Clowes Marion Huntley Marvin Nelson Dale Cole Lora Peer Renwick

Ogan Dominates Goldfield in Vernon No-Hitter

Roanie Ogan of Vernon pitched a no hitter against Goldfield last Thursday winning 1 to 0. He struck out ten and walked four as Robb reached on an error in the fifth, scoring on Mike Gilligan's single for the only run.

Roanie Ogan Vernon Goldfield Ogan Robb Mike Gilligan

Will Close Dr Sutton’s Office For Convention Attendance

Dr Sutton’s office will close from Saturday noon May 22 to Wednesday May 25 at 3 a.m. while she attends the State Convention of the Iowa Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons in Des Moines.

Sutton Iowa Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Des Moines

Anny Marie Krise obituary notices longtime Renwick resident

Anna Marie Krise born December 6 1887 Grand Prairie Nebraska died May 13 1955 aged 67 years five months seven days She was raised by her uncle and aunt in Grand Prairie and later moved to Renwick with her brother Henry They married S Paul Figi in 1909 and after his 1925 death wed George M Krise in 1927 She taught Be ginners Class and led Ladies Aid at the Evangelical Lutheran church in Renwick She is survived by daughter Ruth McCurry son-in-law Duane and three grandchildren sister Catherine Wenck of Waterloo brothers John Armour S D Fred Mission Tex Henry Burbank Calif and many relatives Funeral services were at Renwick E U B church with burial at Renwick BE U B Cemetery Pallbearers listed and flower committee named

Anny Marie Krise Anna Marie Krise Fredolin and Rosina Luchsinger Grand Prairie Nebraska Marcus Hoesly Anna Renwick Henry S. Paul Figi Ladies’ Aid George M. Krise Krisé Ruth McCurry Duane Catherine Wenck Waterloo John Armour S. D Fred Mission Tex Burbank Calif Charles Marx Pete Heasly Jigax Art Scheffler Creston Neb J. J. Figi New Gloria Wis Frank Wenck Lydia Figi Ernest Greibel Des Moines Anna Luchsinger Humboldt Renwick E. U. B R. E. Kerney Renwick BE. U. B S. C. Maurer Fritz Britt Sanford Anderson Marx Schwyter John Baumgartner Henry Bloom Nellie Anderson Vivian Friday Bernice Walter Alyan. Anderson

Regular Meeting Set by Renwick Commercial Club

The Renwick Commercial Club will hold a regular dinner meeting Monday at People's Cafe starting at 7:00 p m. President Marvin Anderson announced the event.

Renwick Commercial Club Renwick Commercial’ Club People’s Cafe Marvin Anderson The Commercial Club

Community calendar of Church League events this week

Planners meet tonight at 8 00 for the Church Softball League at Methodist Church. Baccalaureate is Sunday at 8 00 p m at the school. Commercial Club gathers Monday at 7 00 at People's Cafe. Commencement Tuesday at the school at 8 00 p m.

Methodist Church Commercial Club People’s Cafe

May 28 Declared Poppy Day in Renwick by Mayor Paine

Mayor Raymond Paine proclaims May 28 as annual Poppy Day in Renwick. Citizens are urged to wear red poppies to honor Americans who served in World Wars. American Legion Auxiliary volunteers will distribute flowers to raise funds for disabled veterans and their families.

Paine Town of Renwick Raymond Paine America American Legion Auxiliary Howard Smith Owa Don Bygness

Renwick Baseball Drops Two To Week’s Rivalry

Christiansen pitched a six hitter as the Bode Tigers beat Renwick 3-1 in seven innings at Renwick. Hansen scored for Renwick in the sixth. Vernon defeated Renwick 7-2 with Ogan pitching a five hitter. Dooley and Fisher pitched for Renwick. Mr and Mrs Norman Peer and Mrs Laura Peer visited Charles Loux in Eagle Grove.

Christiansen Bode Tigers Renwick Hansen Tigers Dooney Raiders Vernon Ogan Dooley Fisher Norman Peer Laura Peer Charles Loux Eagle Grove

Church Services and Sunday Schedules in Local Churches

The Methodist Church led by Chester E. Custer offers services at 10:00 with Sunday School at 11:00. Evangelical United Brethren Church under R. E. Kerney holds Sunday School at 9:30 and Morning Worship at 10:30. Lake Evangelical Lutheran is led by T J Severtson with confirmation Saturday at 9 and worship at 11. St Paul’s Lutheran conducts Morning Worship at 11. The Baptist Church with Wilbur Nissen as S S Superintendent offers Sunday School at 10 and Worship at 11.

the Methodist Church Chester E. Custer Evangelical United. Brethren Church ST Paul's Lutheran Church the Baptist Church Wilbur Nissen S. S

Prizes Awarded in Renwick Saturday Giveaway Winners Named

A previous Renwick Saturday giveaway listed winners including Mrs Ole Tjelle for 250 dollars in trade at Anderson Sundries Marvin Anderson of Hardy with a ten pound bag of sugar at Green s Heggen Brothers one year s subscription to The Renwick Times Mrs Chas Burk one dollar in gas at Hank s D X Don McGowan a fifty pound bag of Pig Starter at Palmer s Coop Tom Gimner two dollars in trade at Wisconsin Lumber Elmer Schnetzer wrought iron lamp at Latch and Mills Jim Kuchenrenther half gallon Beacon Wax at Richardson Hardware Eldon Walter two dollars in merchandise at Walker s Hardware LeRoy Thompson one dollar fifty cents in merchandise at McGowan Grocery Tavern Henriksen case of pop at Rudy s 66 Gus Arne half gallon ice cream at Rudy s 66 Unknown bag of shells at Garrison Poultry and Egg More prizes are on hand for this Saturday s Renwick free giveaway including fifteen dollars cash at Ray Ababs Chevrolet and ten dollars in trade at Anderson Sundries Hank s D X will give four gallons of gas for one dollar to anyone who visits and the gas special lasts all day Saturday and night.

Renwick Ole Tjelle Anderson Sundries Marvin Anderson Hardy Green’s Heggen Brothers Renwick Times Chas. Burk Hank D-X Don McGowan Palmer’s Coop Tom Gimner Wisconsin Lumber Elmer Schnetzer Latch and Mills Jim Kuchenrenther Richardson Hardware Eldon Walter Walker's Hardware LeRoy Thompson McGowan Grocery Tavern ‘Henriksen Rudy’s Gus Arne Rudy's Garrison Ray Chevrolet St ‘Anderson

Baccalaureate Service Details Shared

A baccalaureate service program lists processional invocation music Colors by W Keith Baessler and Rev R E Kerney. The program includes a girls' sextet and the class motto They conquer who think they can.

Rev. R. E. Kerney Girls’ Sextet Lord Bless You Rev R. E. Kerney Keith Baessler

Hardy church youth to sponsor paper drive May 16 28

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of Hardy will sponsor a paper drive May 16 to 28. Residents may drop newspapers and magazines at the Clancy home garage in Renwick or at the Parsonage garage. items must be tied separately by body and not collected house to house.

Methodist Hardy Church Myron Clancy Renwick Driie

Prizes Named From Waltz Pool Hall Grand Opening

Leonard Kiley won a Norelco electric shaver Elmer Steil took a Bear cooler and Ray Feltis won a fish pole at the Waltz Pool Hall Grand Opening drawing event.

Leonard Kiley Norelco Elmer Steil Ray Feltis

Dump Grounds Warn Public By Izaak Walton League

The Izaak Walton League urges the public to burn burnable refuse before bringing it to the dump and to keep the grounds clean. Scouts debris scattered around the grounds may lead to closures if care is not shown. Ellsworth Edwards born April 7 1891 died May 12 1950 at Marion Iowa was a World War II private in the 214th Engineering Corps.

Izaak Waltons Izaak Walton League Lmore Ellsworth Edwards Ellsworth Edwards Edward Sarah Edewards Lehigh Knoxville Marion Iowa 214Th Engineering Corp Edwards Renwick North Town Insurance Office Merton Minneapolis Archie Fort Dodge Harvey McPesk

Commencement Exercises at Renwick High School

Dr Leonard Murray of the Iowa State Department of Health will deliver the commencement address Tuesday evening May 24. He has served as a public health representative and health administrator and now heads the Division of Public Health Education in Iowa. His lecture is titled False Values.

Leonard Murray Iowa State, Department of Health Renwick High School Murray United States Division of Public Health Educaton State of Iowa

End of School Year Schedule and Graduation Plans

The superintendent's office outlines final week activities. Semester tests Friday and Monday, with Tuesday as teacher grading day and report cards to be prepared. Baccalaureate Sunday evening and Commencement Tuesday evening. Reserved seating for graduates' near relatives. Picnic on Wednesday at 10 AM with elementary awards and Eighth grade graduation. Baseball game Laverne versus Renwick in the afternoon. Buses delayed one hour in morning and depart after the game.

Laverne Renwick

Hospital Return For Des Moines Patient After Major Surgery

Returns from the General Hospital in Des Moines note Mrs Hansen's return home Tuesday after a major surgery last week. Mr Hansen accompanied her to Des Moines.

Hansen ‘Tetirned General Hospital Des Moines Hansen Des-Moinesi

Bank Receives Treasury Award for Bond Sales

The Renwick Savings Bank received a United States Treasury Department Award for exceeding its Savings Bond sales goals in 1954 and nearing the 1955 target by March. Jack W. Row presented the honor to E. C. Hanse and Fritz Britt at a brief Friday ceremony. The citation praised outstanding service to the community by stimulating bond sales. The award will be framed for display in the lobby.

Renwick Savings Bank Wes A. United States Treasury Department States Savings Bonds Bank Jack W. Row U. S Savings Bond Division Des Moines E.C. Hanse Fritz Britt United, ‘States Gerard S Nolen

Woman's Club Meeting at Mrs Anderson Home

Mrs Ralph Anderson hosted the Woman's Club with members answering roll call about a safety device. Mrs Lee Mim bach led the home safety lesson and Mrs Carl Flemmig read for her. Ranch refreshments were served at the close.

Woman's Club Anderson Ralph Anderson Lee Mimbach Carl” Flemmig BTW. Club Huntley Eo Be Hentley BTW Marion Huntley Mldred Overbaugh Richard Huntley

Also Mentioned on This Page

High School T J. Severtson Karen McGowan Youth Fellowship of ‘Hardy E “Custer Marilyn Sadler Marvin Pearson Eugene Gimner Leonard’ Murray FE Dale ‘Cole Gustav Dr. Murray Superintendent’s Office W. P. Wittmer Treasury Dep’t George Bell Thomas Cimer A. D. Gimer Lutheran Fort Dodge Gimer H.C. Gimer Hampton
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