Renwick Independent School Commencement Week
The Renwick Independent School wraps up the 1951 52 term with seniors’ commencement Thursday evening in the school auditorium. Dr Oscar Thompson of Cedar Falls will deliver the address Its Fun To Be Average. The eighth grade program is Friday at 10 followed by the noon picnic and a baseball game. Businesses close Friday noon to four. Congratulations to the 1952 graduates and thanks to the faculty.
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Renwick Independent School
Oscar Thompson
Cedar Falls
Thompson
Iowa State ‘Teachers College
Izaak Walton League Met Tuesday Night
The Izaak Walton League held a regular meeting Tuesday evening in the high school lunch room. The highlight was presenting the deed to about six acres including Oakdale schoolhouse grounds in Liberty township, paid for by members. About 135 men joined. Oakdale Chapter of the Jesus Walton League of America was adopted. A board of directors was elected: Ernest Mscha, Everett Winter, Donald Bjornson, Clarence Engin, and Stanley McCurry. A committee to pursue Oakdale schoolhouse purchase was formed with Lyle Rasmussen as chairman to begin work on ages range. Other items were discussed and the meeting adjourned after lunch.
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Izaak Walton League
Oakdale
Liberty Township
Jesus Walton League‘ of America
Ernest Mscha
Everett Winter
Donald Bjornson
Clarence Engin
Stanley McCurry
Lyle Rasmussen
Vernon Sunday Baseball Game Signals Local Rivalry
The Renwick baseball team will play the Corwith team Sunday afternoon, May 25, at the Vernon athletic field as a regional matchup.
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Renwick
Corwith
Vernon Athletic
Commercial Club Will Meet Mon May 26
The Renwick Commercial Club schedules its regular meeting and dinner for Monday night May 26 at the Peoples Cafe. All members and prospective joiners are urged to attend to address several important issues.
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Commercial Club
Renwick Commercial Club
Peoples Cafe
Good Neighbor Act For Frank Engstroms
Relatives and friends organized a Good Neighbor act last Friday to help Frank Engstrom and family. Twelve men plowed the ground and planted beans at the Engstrom farm while Bonita Engstrom, recently released from hospital, remains bedfast at home. Participants included Duane Amosson Art Jengenson Lis more Malang Jim Jergenson Helmer Manage Ed Campbell Glen Russell William Engh Kermit Engh Willis Engh Refine Rossman Sam Amosson.
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Frank Engstrom
Engstrom
Renwick Senior Class Attends Weishe Event at Ames
The Renwick high school senior class attended Weishe at Lowe State College in Ames last Friday. They were escorted by Mr and Mrs C M Gillespie and several local hosts including Mrs W H Helmke, Mrs Elston Ashpole, Mrs Ivan Rasmussen, Mrs N Yarbrough, Mrs Edna Gillespie, and Jira Yungelas.
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Renwick High School
Weishe
Lowe State College
Ames
C. M. Gillespie
W.H. Helmke
Elston Ashpole
Ivan Rasmussen
N. Yarbrough
Edna Gillespie
Jira Yungelas
Renwick Organizes Fast Ball Baseball Team
Renwick forms a baseball team with Stanley McCurry as manager. The squad has held several practices and joined the tri county league with Eagle Grove Goldfield Corwith Belmond Sheffield and Renwick. Home games are at Vernon field with planned tournament at season end. First league game is Sunday June 1 against Corwith at Corwith.
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Renwick
Stanley McCurry
Tri-County
Eagle Grove
Goldfield
Corwith
Belmond
Sheffield
Community Rally Clears Smith Park for Picnic Day
Residents respond to a call to clean Smith Park on Thursday with praise for organizers. Work included repairing and painting tables, clearing brush and debris, mowing, and other improvements. Families picnicked Sunday as cars from nearby communities visited. more enhancements planned depending on support.
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Smith Park
Outstanding ROTC Cadet At S U I
Students received awards for outstanding ROTC performance at the State University of Iowa reserve officers training corps review on President's Day May 16. President Virgil M. Hancher presented Donald J. Grean of Renwick with the Johnson County Reserve Officers Association medal for top basic army ROTC cadet and he also earned a varsity rifle team letter and a Minute Man citizenship ribbon.
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State University of Iowa Reserve
Virgil M. Hancher
Donald J. Grean
Renwick
Johnson County Reserve Officers Association
Medii
Green
Band Boosters Sponsor Refreshment Stand at School Finale
The Band Boosters Club will sponsor a refreshment stand during the afternoon of the last day of school. The event supports student activities and offers snacks and drinks to attendees. Proceeds bolster band program costs and equipment needs.
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Band Boosters Club
Vernon Cancer Drive Receives $107 in Funds
Mrs. Irwin, chair of the Vernon township Cancer Drive, reports that $107 was received. Workers contributing included Mrs. Chris H. Schneider, Mrs. Ole Carlson, Mr. Lewis Bram, Mrs. Robert Nelson, Mrs. Curtis Morgan, Mrs. Lyle Sampson, Mrs. Richard Feltis, Mrs. Melesa Kubly, and Mrs. Ed Anderson.
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Chris H. Schneider
Ole Carlson
Lewis Bram
Robert Nelson
Curtis Morgan
Lyle Sampson
Richard Feltis
Melete Kubly
Ed Anderson
Nationwide Poppy Day Observed May 24
On Saturday May 24 nationwide Poppy Day will be observed with poppies sold by about 150000 volunteer workers. The Memorial Poppy is seven crepe paper pieces and two wires, chosen for therapeutic value and low material cost, supporting disabled veterans and war orphans. Poppies will be sold at Renwick and are crafted by volunteers including Doyle Middiekanffi of Marshalltown, Iowa.
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American Legion Auxiliary
America
Renwick
Doyle Middiekanffi
Marshalltown
Iowa
Hardy Bible School Begins May 26 At Local Church
The Vacation Bible School at Hardy Methodist Church starts May 26 for two weeks from 9 to 11:30 each day with no classes on Memorial Day or Saturdays. Mrs. Arthur teaches Kindergarten, Mrs. Lyle Eitley Primary (grades 1-2-3), and Mrs. Gilbert Quick Junior (grades 5-6). Classes meet at the church to study how God works through nature.
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Hardy Methodist Church
Arthur
Lyle Eitley
Gilbert Quick
Junior Senior Banquet Held Saturday Night
The Junior-Senior banquet took place Saturday evening in the high school auditorium with umbrellas as a garden theme. Sophomore girls served. program included Welcome Under Cloudy Skies May Day Blossoms and Echoes of the Garden. lighting and music by an orchestra accompanied dancing after.
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Bolt Hining
W. P. Wirtmer
Will
Lacey Clouds
Mary White
CM. Gillespie
Prophecy
Fellowship Dinner Held for Sundermans
A fellowship dinner was held at the Evangelical United Brethren Church after Sunday services honoring Rev. and Mrs. H. N. Sunderman and their sons. Mrs. Ernest Eggerth, class leader, presented a monetary gift from the Ladies Aid and friends. A social hour followed with hymns led by Mrs. Eddie Bygness and Martha Elmer at the piano.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
H. N
Local people depart for Switzerland on extended visit
Mr. John Hefti Sr. and his daughter Mrs. Joan Zhamerman left Des Moines on Wednesday, flying to New York City then toward Zurich, Switzerland, for a three month visit with relatives. The outbound plane was scheduled to reach Zurich at 11:59 Friday morning.
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John Hefti Sr
Joan Zhamerman
Des Moines
New York City
Durich
Switzerland
Zurich
Band Boosters Club Met Monday Night
The Band Boosters met Monday night at the school house for the last regular meeting of the year with thirteen members present. Timas planned a dinner for band members on Monday evening June 9 and an ice cream social in the summer. Committees were appointed for both. Mr. Haessler was authorized to purchase an additional instrument chosen by him. Officers elected for the coming year are President Mrs. Donald McGowan Vice President Mrs. Maurice Nissen Secretary Mrs. George Hoffman Treasurer Mrs. Narence Hinnen Publicity Director Mrs. Keith Hall. A licens lunch was served by Mrs. Duane McCurry and Mrs. Sherrill Oppedahl.
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Houte
Timas
Haessler
Donald McGowan
Maurice Nissen
George Hoffman
Narence Hinnen
Keith Hall
Delicens
Duane McCurry
Sherrill, Oppedahl
First Band Concerts Set for June Four Evening
The town band announces six Wednesday night concerts starting June 4 at eight o’clock under W. Keith Beessler. Additional Sunday afternoon show will be announced later. Meetings with Town Council and others aim to coordinate band and theater support. Rehearsals move to Monday evenings at 7:30.
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W. Keith Beessler
Jane
Theater Board
Baessler
Union Vacation Bible School opens May 26 across churches
The Baptist Evangelical United Brethren and Methodist churches sponsor a two week Union Vacation Bible School from 8:30 to 11:30 am starting May 26, with no classes on Memorial Day or Saturdays. Mrs. Sanford Anderson is superintendent and Mrs. Charles Trask treasurer. Classes run from ages four through eighth grade, split among four churches with staff led by designated chairmen. A May 29 film on Yellowstone National Park will be shown, the study theme is God In Nature, and funds support the Chapel at the Christian University of Japan. A closing program with a picnic is planned for June 4 at the Evangelical U B Church.
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Baptist
Evangelice
United Brethren
Methodist
Sanford Anderson
Charles Trask
Methodist Church
Mes
Wibur Nissen
Geo- Mills
Arlo McGowan
Evangelical
Brethren
David. Miller
3Fisé
Virginia Krause
Glen Martin
Derlene Gagisburg
Joanna Yungelas
Karen McGowan
the Baptist Church
Donald McGowen
Marjorie Ann Gugisburg
Thomas Gabby
Leah’. Kurfman
Rae Ann French
Joyce Heetland
Methodist’ Church
Carl Flemmig
Roselyn Stig
Bonnie Belling
Lawrence Marty
Yellowstone National Park
The
Christian “University of Japan
Evangelical U. BL. Church
Long to Wed on June 13 She to Marrie Neely of Mason City
Dr and Mrs Walter Ei Long announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Merilem Joan to Marion H R Neely of Mason City. The couple plans to wed on June 13.
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Walter Ei Long
Mérilem Joan
Marion HR. Neely
Mason City
Ren wick Seniors Baccalaureate Service Held Sunday Night
Ren wick high school auditorium hosted baccalaureate services for the seniors with Rev Langholz delivering an inspiring sermon. Musical numbers and participants contributed to a memorable evening, drawing a large attendance.
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Renwick
RE Langholz
St. Paul Lutherand Church
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Vernon
Frank Engstroms
S.ul
Hardy Bible School
Sundermans
Union Bible School
Marilyn
Long
Vernon Cemetery
R. E. Langholz
Flag
Boy Scouts
Kenneth Vorland
John Zimmerman
Floyd Lane
TL. J. Severtson
Echo
Rachel Mandsager
Park Bridge
Riviner Ganad
C_ E. Custer
Robert Oppedah
Peeteteeseeree
Marilyn Sadler
Rachel Mandseger
Elmwood Cemetery
Vance Een
R. B. Langholz
Camp Fire Girls
Brass Quartet
Gary Basler
Clem Block
Robert Heide
T. J. Severtson
Benediction
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