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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1961
Page
2
Seniors reflect on the space race and Russia's lead while urging improvements to the U S school system. They warn a stronger Russian aerospace position could threaten American freedoms if standards remain low and the gap widens.
The notes mention Joyce going to school in Ft Dodge and Robert Buck moving to Germany to attend school there. The group built a farm and a city of boxes and created a bulletin board for both. They finished reading Our New Friends and the workbook and gave mothers cards, aprons, and plants.
The piece notes Russian schooling emphasizes collective aims and military strength over living standards. It contrasts with the United States where academic subjects like math face heavy constraints. It asserts state profits fund power and Soviet power expands communism locally and abroad.
Legal notice announces Humboldt County appointed as Executor of the estate of Fane Greene, deceased, late of Humboldt County. Creditors must promptly pay debts or present claims authenticated to the undersigned for allowance and file with the Clerk of the District Court. Elwood Greene named Executor. Dated May 4, 1961. Castield Baker Miller, Attorneys.
Students struggle to finish number books and read a story about the monkey JoJo and Jerry. They recorded poems including The Three Little Kittens Little Brown Mice Zag Boy and Girl and Bello Spring. Children look forward to summer vacation.
Des Moines residents Dale Kelling and family visited the Carl Kelling home while Mr and Mrs Floyd Swen attended a Confirmation service. Lake Lutheran and St Paul church members were entertained at a Tuesday dinner with Senor class members part of the community events.
An evening hosted by Mrs Annie Amerson and others followed a dinner at St Paul basement, with entertainment after. Attendees included Mrs Henry Bram Mrs Clyde Olden Mr and Mrs Tom Nervig Mrs Matilda White and Roxie. The Renwick Times notes the Priday supper and social gathering in May 1961.
A friendly greeting from Lloyds to 1961 graduates praising ongoing learning. The note includes a playful motto about keeping learning like a coin in your pocket and a business line from Standard You Expect More. Contact phone 4491 appears in the message.
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