07 Nov 1963
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1963
Page
1
An appeal to support the RENWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY urges donations to sustain a tax supported institution and its educational value. Citizens praise library benefits, request community funding, and note existing book donations with plans to begin a formal fundraising drive in The Times.
New arrivals include Kim Rae born November 2 at Lutheran Hospital in Dodge, weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. Dean Francis born October 31 to Jerry and?? Schnetzer at the same hospital, weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces. Grandparents listed. weekend visit by Mr and Mrs Dale Bleste at Cedar Rapids.
Church notes list events at Cal lander church including Sunday School and confirmation classes, Brotherhood conference rally, and church council and committee meetings. Activities feature Rev Norman Jothaun, Pastor, with sessions for senior and junior confirmations and choir practices throughout the week.
The column lists church activities including Baptist Renchen worship and Sunday School at 21 A.M. Choir rehearsals at Baptist and Methodist churches. MYF meets after choir. Evangelist commission, Mrs Gudron Aner, and Mrs Art Skiyn scheduled for meetings. Regular legal board meeting noted with Mrs Laweenea Nielsen. Dodge District Laymen’s Sunday at Clarion.
About 350 people attended the Renwick Public Library Open House on Sunday November 3 from 2 to 5 30 P M. The 360 000 structure gifted by the late Mrs Laura M Smith houses the library, a meeting room and a kitchen. Coffees and cookies were served and library board members guided tours.
The list covers church events from Thursday to Sunday with choir rehearsal at 8 pm and Sunday school at 9 45 am. It mentions Junior MYF at 7 pm and various local gatherings in Webster City Engle Grove and the Official Board meeting at 8 pm with Dr Smith as guest speaker.
Parish events outline worship at 9 30 AM and 10 30 AM with Evangelical United Brethren Church on Rov Latvillee Street. Activities include Evening Service at 7 30 PM Youth Fellowship at 7 30 PM Catechism class Bible discussions at 7 pm and Sunday School teachers meeting at 7 30 PM with Administrative Council on Wednesday November 13.
The Boone Valley Bobcats closed the season with a 19 0 win over Klemme. Roy Hoffman scored twice from the 3 and 2 yard lines, Norman Helmke added a 33 yard TD run, and seniors Monty McCurry Steve Palmer Chuck Hunsley and Roger Hoffman starred in AV high school grid finale.
Annay Rademaker executive vice president announces Ren wick Savings Bank will hold an open house Friday November 15 to showcase a completely remodeled building with a new front and expanded facilities including space from the neighbor building.
Town of Temwick reports a Halloween prank burned about 1400 bales of hay owned by Donald Holman northeast of Renwick. Five men responded at 10 40 pm. no buildings or highway were harmed. Mayor Block praised restraint and cooperation while noting concern over dangerous actions. Ed Note Milford McPeak found a light pole moved onto the street.
UNICEF Drive cochairmen Engstrom and Engstrom thank participants for a total of 82.13. Renwick Times lists names and figures for local organizations and farm associations with no mail service on Veterans Day and a school day in spite of the holiday.
Music departments at Byone Valley Community School host their annual magazine drive on Friday and Saturday November 8. Students will sell and renew subscriptions to The Jemwick Times. Subscriptions are $3.50 per year with funds benefiting the music program and county courses.
Governor Bard Hayes proclaims the week of November as Tow Protection Week. City officials and association leaders including Karl Hotty Adios Mest Hob Hines and Bi Stewart Mirch endorse the initiative urging residents to participate in safety drives and savings plans tied to local protection measures.
A large turnout on Nov 3 resulted in Arnold Block reelected as Mayor while three incumbents won council seats. Write in votes chose Mrs Henry Klassie and Clarence Hefty for two council posts. The article lists detailed vote counts for mayoral and council contests and notes several write in names.
Troop 52 opened with the pledge and a Court of Honor listing honorees Jim Lerdal Tim Westre Scott Brayton Bill James Tim Carl bend life Kent Swanson and Tim Kept as Life Scouts. The group split into Patrol Corners and planned a fingerprinting class and a Halloween party with swimming.
The Floraettes of Foldfield received the Pettit Plague, the top award of the Junior Gardensclub, at the October 25 meeting of the Ret erated Garden Clubs of Jows during the Holiday Show at the Mercorial Union in Ames. Leaders include Mrs Alfred Hansen and assistants Mrs Chet Edwards and Mrs Harold Wilfong.
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