Poppy Day Declared in Renwick Town
Mayor Arnold Block proclaims Saturday May 23 as Poppy Day in Renwick urging all citizens to participate by wearing a memorial poppy in tribute.
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1964
Page
3
Mayor Arnold Block proclaims Saturday May 23 as Poppy Day in Renwick urging all citizens to participate by wearing a memorial poppy in tribute.
The Renwick and Hardy Methodist Churches schedule a Sunday May 9 service with Dr. Clarence Tompkins executive director of Friendship Haven Ft. Dodge as guest speaker. Confirmation class at 4 and choir rehearsal at 8, worship at 7, Junior MYF at Smith Park after school. Sunday School at 9:45 AM. Continuous worship and evangelism commission activities listed.
Thursday choir rehearsal at 7 30 pm. Friday WSCS meets with Mrs Harold Pannell at 8. Sunday School worship led by Dr Charles Buckwalter in charge at the Fourth Quarterly Conference.
Norman Johnson pastor leads adult instruction and junior confirmation with a Friday dam at pam. A Sunday service at 10:30 and a 11 a.m. confirmation follow. A Lutheran hospital event and a Luther League meeting are scheduled, with several meetings after and on Thursday evenings at 7.00 p.m.
Rev Norman Johnson and Rev Laurice Streystaler announce adult instruction Friday evening and Saturday junior confirmation class, Sunday school and worship times, and church meetings. Senior confirmation Thursday at 4 45 pm. May 21 chair practice at 8 pm and Friends of Iowa Mission youth kickoff noted.
Elmer Buenning and Pastor Renwick discuss the Holy Spirit guiding toward wholeness in God. Friday BYF in Renwick at 8 PM and worship. Mother's Day guests include Mr and Mrs Jim Anerwen of Eagle Grove and Mr and Mrs Eugene Oberhelman of FO Dodge along with Mrs Jin Clowes.
A former resident of Woolstock and Goldfield areas, Christiane died suddenly in Claremont California on Friday May 1. He is survived by his wife and son Kevilt, plus six brothers and nine sisters. Memorial services for relatives and friends are set for Saturday May 23 at 2 pm at the First Lutheran Church in Missouri Valley.
The Renwick Town Council met at 7 30 pm on May 6th approving minutes and treasurer reports. They authorized payment of bills from the finance committee and granted a class BY beer permit to Maynard Waltz after bond and payment.
Multiple small club items document Thursday meetings at the Abbey and with Bertha Heggen, including 19 members at BTW Club breakfast hosted by Mrs Norman Helmke and program leads by Mrs Albert Nelson and Mrs Frank Seimens. The Renwigk Woman's Club met with Minnie Peters as guest. Lena Geigel led a lesson on attitudes. The Literary Gall i observed Mother's Day with 33 attendees. Bob Lee spoke on the School for the Blind and Beallie system. Awards recognized Boone Valley students Janice Hendriksen and Mary Stevenson for citizenship. Klasse scholarships went to Dennis Greer and Jim Nelson.
In Class C action at Belmond on May 12 the Boone Valley squad placed fourth in Bronco relays with Sheffield first. BV results include Ogan second in pole vault, Helmke fourth in broad jump and high jump second, Nelson fourth in discus, Bisbee fourth in 100 yard dash, Carlson several relay places, and Helmke leading in multiple events. District meet notes show BV mid pack in points with Havelock Plover winning. Local social notes list visits from Henry Krutaml Donnie and Mrs Rosa Carter plus other residents attending gatherings.
The Junior Senior banquet took place May 5 at 6 30 in the school gym. The Oriental Gardens themed event featured students, faculty, and mothers organizing and serving. Mary Huschka read the class history, Loralee Klinger read the class prophecy, and a girls trio performed. The Prom opened at 9 PM with the Uniques of Pocahontas providing music.
The Boone Valley graduating class held its annual senior breakfast Tuesday in the Renwick Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Mothers of seniors prepared the meal, with planning by Mrs. Stanley McCurry and others. Rev Buenning led the program and Steve Palmer, class president, thanked the mothers for serving.
The Times reports its office will be closed Friday and Saturday May 22 and 23. Readers are asked to leave news items or notes at Arda's Bounty shop for collection.
Miss McGowan of Renwick announces her engagement to Michael Wo Palm of Lake City both Lat College graduates. The couple plans a June wedding at Decorah with Miss McGowan teaching in Jutlary Center Schools and fianc at Twin Rivers of Fire. Alumni Banquet in Renwick June 3 honors Renwick 30 year class and 25 year classes from Renwick High Vernon Consolidated. Class of 1964 welcomed into Ahimni Association. Tickets from local names. Banquet served by St Paul Lutheran Church Women.
The Portnightly Club held Mothers and Guest Day at the Library Fellowship hall on May 14 with 17 members and 15 guests. Mrs Verle Winter welcomed attendees. Program included solos by Marie Schmits and Vicki Nerem, a trio, sextet, a poem, and a Korea travelogue. Refreshments were provided by several hostesses.
A Memorial program commemorates Vernon Commiery SIAM with graveside decorations by Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. Marvin Anderson receives a wreath placement from Mrs. Lyle Kiley. Rev. Wilbur Egeland leads prayers and invocation with music by Boone Valley High School Band. Taps by firing squad conclude the Elmwood Cemetery tribute.
The Swanson family adds another saddle horse Sun Dame to Honey and Queen, expanding their herd for riding. They plan a May 24 trail ride starting at Smith Park at 9 30 am with a sack lunch and a stop for worship by Howard Schroeder of Dubuque. Pancake Supper planned for June 1 at Smith Park.
The Lutheran Brotherhood St Paul meeting on May 6 had 14 members present led by President Donald Kraft. Pastor Johnson gave the lesson from Jonah and Lyle Larson discussed property tax relief. A Father and Son banquet was planned for September with hosts Lloyd Jensen and Maurice Nissen. September 2 is the next meeting.
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