Mayors Proclaim Poppy Day in Renwick and Hardy
Mayors Paine of Renwick and Quick of Hardy urge all residents in Renwick, Hardy, and nearby areas to wear a poppy on Saturday May 26 1956 to honor war dead from three world wars. The poppies are made by disabled Iowa veterans in VA hospitals and sold by American Legion Auxiliary to aid veterans and their families.
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Renwick
Hardy
America
Paine of
Quick
American Legion Auxiliary
Iowa V. A
Store to Close Saturday for Funeral Attendance
Due to my father’s death the store will be closed Saturday May 26 while we attend the funeral in Omaha. Chas A Walker announces the closure.
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Omaha
Chas. A. Walker
No Band Lessons on Memorial Day Wednesday
Mr Baessler announces there will be no instrumental lessons on Wednesday May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Students are advised to note the replacement schedule if applicable.
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Baessler
Hospital updates from Fort Dodge and Belmond
Mrs Marie Yanney entered Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge Saturday for tests and observation. Wednesday morning she underwent surgery. Darlene Gugisburs had an appendicitis operation Saturday at Belmond Hospital. Art Streeter is recovering from a heart attack at Belmond Hospital. Mrs Wilbur Nissen is in Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge recovering from a blood clot in the leg.
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Marie Yanney
Mercy
Worthington Proposes Diesel Engine Upgrade for Renwick Plant
Renwick town council in special session hears Worthington Corporation proposals to install a Lookworth diesel engine at 70000 for the plant. The plan promises annual fuel savings of about 2400 and possible radiator extension of 7500 with plant expansions to be considered.
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Renwick
George L. Goodwin
H. E. Treland
T Te Worthington Corporation
Goodwin
Worthington Corporation
Worthington
Goodwn
Winttes
Renwick Businesses To Close On Memorial Day
All Renwick business places including the bank and post office will be closed next Wednesday in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no mail service in or out of Renwick during the day.
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Renwick
Izaak Walton League Fish Day Set for June 11
The annual Izaak Walton League Fish Day for area children will be held Monday June 11 at Pogge Pond. Rules and details will be printed in a future Renwick Times. The Oakdale Chapter July 4th celebration moves to Morris Lake with other conservation groups.
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Izaak Walton League
Pogge Pond
Renwick
May community events list for Hi Neighbor and clubs
May events include Hi Neighbor Club hosted by Mrs Harold Fitch on May 26. softballs on May 25. Commercial Club on May 25. Poppy Day May 26. baseball games Renwick Merchants and Rockwall on May 27. Firemen's practice May 28. Memorial Day services May 30 with businesses closed. Legion decoration potluck at Town Park at noon. WSCS circles at Methodist Church May 31. Firemen's meeting May 31.
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Hi Neighbor Club
Harold Fitch
Commercial Club
Renwick Merchants
Rockwall
Verhoom
Legion Decoration
Town Park
Vels
WSCS
Methodist Church
Alumni Banquet Set for June 1 at Renwick High School
Renwick High School will host its Alumni Banquet Friday June 1 in the auditorium at 6 30 p m. Marcelle Larson, president of the Alumni Association, says the evening includes a dinner program and dance with 25 and 50 year class members as honored guests. The 1956 graduates will be welcomed during the ceremonies. Ticket chair Norman Peer reports tickets 1 50 each from him or listed salesmen. Outgoing officers are Mardeile Larson president Stanley McCurry vice president Shirley Hauglamt recording secretary James Kleen corresponding secretary and Mrs Ray Millis treasurer.
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Renwick High School
Marcelle Larson
Renwick Alumni Association
Renwick
Norman Peer
Ray Sassman
Art Erdman
Cledis Anderson
Lyle Kitley
Gary Baessier
Jerry Helmke
Henry Pogge
Milford McPeak
George Mills
Mardeile Larsoh
Stanley McCurry
Shirley Hauglamt
James Kleen
Ray Millis
Vernon Loses Final Game Of Season To St Joe
Vernon 3 St Joe 13 in five innings. Pitchers were Larson and Kiley for Vernon and Reding for St Joe. Vernon lineup featured Wayne Smith Bruce Wigans Kenneth Kiley Bruce McGowan Kenneth Pedersen Larry Robb Dennis Zrweifel Ronald Larsen Pat Gilligan with short stop listed.
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Vernon
St Joe
Larson
Kiley
Reding
Wayne Smith
Eto
Bruce Wigans
Kenneth Kiley
Bruce McGowan
Kenneth Pedersen
Larry Robb
Dennis Zrweifel
Ronald Larsen Canhey
Cece Ceedee
Pat Gilligan
Commercial Club Meeting Moved to Friday Evening
Members of the Renwick Commercial Club are reminded the meeting is moved to Friday night May 25 at Peoples Cafe for a dinner at 7:00 p.m.
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Commercial Club
Renwick Commercial Club
Peoples Cafe
Renwick to Open Season With Rockwell Visit Sunday
Renwick's independent baseball team, formed this year, begins its league schedule Sunday May 28 at 2 p m against Rockwell at the High School Diamond. In a recent scrimmage Renwick beat Gilmore City 11 4 as Wilhite struck out 10 in 5 innings and Dooley allowed 3 runs in 3 innings. Team roster includes Kiley Kleen Alberts Roseberry Brechler Brock Baessler Riley Wilhite Krause Er win Larson Kiley Friday Dooley Lane Helmke Opheim and manager Moore. Fans urged to attend and support on Sunday.
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Renwick
Rockwell
Gilmore City
Jerry Wilhite
Jerry Dooley
Wilhite
Dooley
John Kiley
Jim Kleen
Jerry Alberts
Tom Roseberry
Ron Brechler
Rich Brock
Gary Baessler
Duane Riley
Jerry Krause
Ed Erwin
Dick Larson
Leonard Kiley
Darrell Friday
Bob Lane
Jerry Helmke
Dick Opheim
Wilbur Moore
Fana
Voters approve creation of Boone Valley Community School District
Voters in Renwick Vernon and Grove Township districts supported forming the Boone Valley Community School District. The new district will take effect on July 1 this year.
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Renwick Community
Vernon Consolidated
Grove Township
Boone Valley
Election results show strong Renwick turnout and Vernon vote
In Renwick District the measure passed 267 yes 19 no 3 spoiled ballots with 289 ballots cast. Vernon Consolidated School District recorded 90 percent turnout and 82 yes 64 no 3 spoiled ballots. Grove Township approved 3 yes 0 no. A June election will determine five directors and a treasurer for the new district, with a caucus planned the week after next.
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Renwick
Vernon
Grove Township
McPeaks Beagle Earns National Field Trials Honor
Milford McPeak reports Boone Valley Selly placed sixth among about 175 top Beagles in the national field trials in Missouri. The winning Beagle reportedly sold at auction for around 85 000, while Boone Valley Saily was offered 400 but not sold.
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McPeaks Beagle
Milford McPeak
Boone Valley
Missouri
McPeak
Milford
Bial
Boone Valley Saily
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