Humboldt dairy banquet to crown county princess
Final plans set for the 1955 Humboldt County Dairy Council banquet and Princess contest on June 2 in the Legion basement Humboldt. Nine girls entered the princess contest with several more reservations from local organizations. Winners receive a 25 dollar bond for first place and ice cream prizes for second and third. the winner advances to the State Princess contest at Waverly on June 29 for a potential college scholarship or Hollywood vacation. Prof G C Tverson will speak. door prizes total 50 dollars in dairy products.
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Humboldt County Dairy
Ernie Mucha
Humboldt County Dairy Council
Legion
Humboldt
Thei
Evelyn Sabacky
Grove
Elaine Hagen
Delana
Marlene Ernest
Breeders Coop
Marvel Kirchhof
Beaver
Diane Lindstrom
Rae Ann French
Vernon
Caroline Bannart
Wacousta
Elaine Wilhelm
Pioneer Cheese Factory
Norma Jean McFarland
Dairy Quality Improvement Assn
Macha
Humboldt County
Waverly
Hollywood
Tverson
Iowa State College
Ernie Macha
Carl Lindemann
Keith Sayers
Art Friedrich
Humboldt.Coop Creamery
Will Close Dr Long Announces Saturday School Shutdown
Dr Long says he will close schools on Saturdays this term and resume next fall, affecting students and staff. The announcement notes a temporary weekend closure with plans to reopen in fall.
Mayor Paine Proclaims May 28 Poppy Day in Renwick
Mayor Raymond Paine proclaims May 28 as annual Poppy Day in Renwick. Residents are urged to wear a red poppy and contribute to the American Legion Auxiliary drive aiding living veterans and families. Mrs Howard Smith notes poppies symbolize remembrance and support for veterans in VA hospitals.
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Paine
Town of
Renwick
Raymond Paine
Howard Smith
American Legion Auxiliary
V. A
Don Bygness
Poppy
Band Boosters Elect New Officers at May Meeting
The Band Boosters met at the school for the regular meeting on May 1g. New officers were elected: Mrs T. W. Gimer as president, Mrs L. M. Henriksen as vice president, Mrs Lawrence Nerem as secretary, and Mrs James McGowan as treasurer.
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T. W. Gimer
L. M. Henriksen
Lawrence’ Nerem
James’ McGowan
Dr Sutton Elected to High Office in Osteopathic Assn
Dr Sarah E. Sutton of Renwick was elected vice president of the Iowa Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons at its 57th annual convention held May 23 24 at the Hotel Savery Des Moines. She and Mrs R F Snyder auxiliary president joined Mrs George Weber on KWDM radio in Des Moines Tuesday morning.
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Sarah E. Sutton
Renwick
Towa Osteopathc? Women’s National Association
Iowa Society of Osteopathic Physicians ‘and Surgeons
Hotel Savery
Des Moines
Sutton
R. F. Snyder
Sweat City
George Weber
KWDM
Renwick Band Concerts Set to Open Summer Series
Renwick's first community band concert of the summer will be held next Wednesday June 1 directed by W Keith Baessler. Concerts occur every other Wednesday in public areas until six shows are completed with start times around 8 PM. Interested participants of any age should contact Mr Baessler.
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Renwick
W. Keith Baessler
New School Directors Elected Friday In Light Vote Here
Complete results of Renwick Community School District election announced. Voters cast 238 ballots. Directors and treasurer elected for terms starting July. Wright County results show residents of Renwick selecting officials for multi year posts.
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Renwick
Wright County
Lots Of Winners Saturday In The Numbers Givaway
Last Saturday in Renwick's numbers givaway prize packages were claimed by multiple residents. Winners include Mrs Peter Hefty, Joe Heggen, Mrs George Latch, Ralph White, Ralph Stumbo, Bill Stell, Fred Engstrom, Nort Mills, W P Wittmer, Louis Bram, Terry Mitchell, and Jeanette Darland at various local merchants. More prizes totaling 67 are promised this Saturday with continued weekly drawings at Renwick merchants.
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Renwick
Givaway
Peter Hefty
Green's
Joe Heggen
Rudy's
George Latch
Quaker Oats
Ralph White
Latch & Mills
Ralph Stumbo
Bill Stell
Fred Engstrom
Nort Mills
M. B. Richardson
S. W
Local Postmaster Sidelined by Fishing Pox Vacation Planned
Postmaster Leo Mimbach and his wife depart for northern Minnesota for two weeks after a fishing pox diagnosis. They will visit their daughter Mrs Willis Wilson in Backus. While away Jim Kelling and Mrs Walt Attig will run the post office if the illness is not contagious.
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Leo Mimbach
Minnesota
Miobach
Willis. Wilson
Backus
Jim Kelling
Walt Attig
Upcoming Renwick events slated from May 27 to June 2
The Renwick events column lists a FRIDAY fellowship dinner May 27 at 7 PM, Poppy Day May 28, Lucky Numbers in Renwick, Memorial Day May 30 with stores closed, a Band Concert June 1 at 8 PM, and a Legion meeting June 2 at 8 PM. Open to readers to submit items.
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Renwick
Legion
Memorial Day Closures for Renwick Businesses
The post office bank and all other Renwick businesses will close all day Memorial Day May 30 in observance of the holiday A reminder for grocery buyers to shop Saturday night and buy an extra loaf of bread
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Renwick
Annual 4 H Girls Rally Day Set for June 4
The Humboldt 4 H club schedules Rally Day on Saturday June 4 at Humboldt High School from 10 a m to 3 p m Patsy Haaland county 4 H president heads the event with Rae Ann French Elaine Poppings Haren Altman Shirley Peterson and others assisting The morning program includes campaigning and election of county officers with listed candidates and speakers Martha Usher accompanies and Sidney Parsons conducts greetings and announcements
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Humboldt High School
Patsy. Haaland
Rae Ann. French
Elaine Poppings
Nola. Leighton
Haren Altman
Shirley Peterson
Ariel Juel
Humboldt
Martha’ Usher
Waconsta’ Club
Sidney Parsons
County 4-H J
Dorothy Janssen
Patty Taylor
Dorothea Fallesen
Audrey Odland
Benjamin
Benjamin la
Alumni Banquet Scheduled for June 3 at Local School
The Alumni Banquet will be held June 3 in the school auditorium with tickets priced at 150. The EUB ladies will serve the dinner and a fine program is planned with dancing after.
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EUB
Entertain Sunday Eve For Daughters Honored At Long Home
Mr and Mrs Donald McGowan and Dr and Mrs Walter Long hosted a large group of relatives and friends at a coffee party Sunday evening at the Long home following Bocadlaur eate services honoring their daughters Karen McGowan and Marjorie Long. Guests dined from 23 decorated tea tables in royal blue and white. Punch was served by Kay McGowan and coffee by Mrs M R Neeley of Mason City.
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Donald McGowan
Walter Long
Long
Karen McGowan
Marjorie Long
Punch
Kay McGowan
M. R. Neeley
Mason City
Must Have 100 More Men By July 14
Governor Hoech announced a nationwide Air Defense expansion raising Ground Observer Corps posts and filter centers to 24 hour duty starting July 14. The move follows concerns over thin perimeter lines and the jet stream threat from high-altitude bombers, with Renwick seeking volunteers to bolster local GOC.
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GOC
Owhich Ray
Towa
Ground Observer Corps
Renwick
Round Observer Corps
M. Green
Pet Marx Schwyter's Old Household Pet Dies at 31
The family announces the death of Marx Schwyter's longtime household pet after 31 years of companionship. Polly Parrot, aged 40, was a neighborhood fixture known to many residents.
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Marx Schwyter
Polly Parrot
Goldfield Indians Defeat Renwick In Fourteenth Innings Win
The Goldfield Indians defeated Renwick 112 at Goldfield diamond on Thursday. Goldfield scored in the first second fourth and sixth innings while Renwick managed a single run in the second. Johnson earned the win as pitcher with 12 strikeouts and no walks in a five hitter. Dooley struck out four before Gene Fisher finished with two K and two free passes.
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Goldfield Indians
Renwick
Goldfield
hospital notes on patient movements and surgeries
Mrs Ralph Anderson entered Belmond hospital Sunday evening and underwent major surgery Monday morning. She will remain in the hospital about ten days. Clyde Mills was taken to Fort Dodge hospital early Tuesday morning. His condition is much improved at this time. Clark Riley returned home Friday from Mercy hospital in Fort Dodge.
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Ralph Anderson
Belmond Hospital
Clyde. Mills
Fort Dodge Hospital
Clark
Riley
Mercy
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Osteopathic Ass
Elmwood Cemetery
Severtson
Alegiance Cub Scouts
John Zimmerman
Vera Macha
Kerney
Echo
Navy
Marines
Rev
Kerney Merle D. Bygness
Pledge of Allegiance
Cub Scouts
David Rasmussen
Guster
Joan Zimmerman
Irmal Smith
Custer
Eerie Bro IE
Baessler
Marion Huntley
Don Clowes
Duane Anderson
Marvin Nelson
Tasthe Lakes and Hardy
Rebryeers
EL. Dale Cole
Lora Peerot
Jim’ McGowan
George Mills Sotto
Floyd Lane
A. H. Goettsch
Renwick Times
Ree Ann French de Ratt
Leo A. Hoech
C. E. “Ben” Fowler
Civil Defense
Continental Air Defense Headquarters
Colorado Springs
Russia
Sies
Fowler
Air’ Force
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