16 Nov 1961
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1961
Page
1
A patriotic poem urges removal of disrespect for the flag and recalls the flag’s symbolic meaning. It contrasts threats of communism with the flag’s display as a unifying emblem, invoking marches and cheers to celebrate national unity and duty.
The Retpick Woman's club hosted guest speaker Mrs Willan Zunden, county federation chair, to discuss county club affairs. Neighborhood parties and club meetings continued with various hosts, topics, and birthday celebrations noted across Algona area residents and families.
The Renwick Baptist Church notes list Pastor Glenn Emmert and guest speaker Paul Smithy of our town Baptist style. Weekly worship and Sunday School follow a schedule with BYF at 8 0 pm and a family night supper on the sixteenth Thursday evenings at 5 30.
The notice lists church activities at Lavtas and Lavtas church including Junior Mission Sunday at 7 30 pM Brotherhood men invited Oyster Stewat Kayuwa Monday at Dm mnankselvine Thursday service Senior Confirmation class Saturday at 92 Junior Saturday at 10 Methodist Sunday School a m Monday and other unclear timings.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 30 p m Youth Fellowship at 8 15 p m Saturday November 18 6 15 p m Youth Fellowship Bowling Meet at church Wednesday November 22 Union Thanksgiving Service at EUB Church 7 30 p m
Community notices list a worship service on Thursday evening November 16 and a Methodist men's regular meeting on Monday November 20. Also scheduled is a Union Thanksgiving Service on Wednesday at the local church in Renwick with details pending.
Pastor Rev Norman Johnson leads worship at 9 30 a m with Sunday School at 10 30 a m The Luther League and Brotherhood plan meetings The church hosts Joan Oyster Stew at Ka aiwha and a Harvest Festival Friday November 24 at 7 30 p m A Thanksgiving service is slated for Tuesday at Lutheran hospital and a newlay at 7 30 p m
Mrs Anna Peterson a former Botwick resident died early Thursday morning November 16 1001 while living in Sisson Nursing Home Humbokit. Funeral arrangements pending Rev B L McDonald to officiate. Open house honors Orval Hoffmans 25th wedding anniversary at their Renwick farm with hours until 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm.
Mr and Mrs Willan Marcle announce the birth of a son named Mark William on November 3 at Belmond hospital. He weighs pounds and ounces. Grandparents listed include Mr and Mrs Jim Yungelas and Mr and Mrs A A Marile of Glapti Tl.
The Renwick Commercial Club met Tuesday at the People's Cafe with 18 members. Supt. Carlson outlined the school board building program and discussed reorganization and State Board views. The club approved Christmas plans including a tree at the intersection, a home lighting contest, and an annual Christmas drawing. More details will appear in next week's Times.
Plan union services at the EUB Church with Rev B L McDonald as speaker and church choir providing music. An offering will go to the Christian Rural Overseas Program. Post Office notices mention entrance tests for the Peace Corps on Nov 28 and 29.
Jake Weston 51 of Fairchild Wisconsin died Saturday evening November 4 from injuries in a tractor accident south of Fairchild. Survived by wife Irene a son Robert Lexington Kentucky two daughters Joyce Spokane Washington Kathryn Minneapolis his mother Antlee North Dakota five sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held at the Fairchild Methodist church burial in Fairchild cemetery. Local relatives attended the service and distant family gathered for the event.
Bowne Valley defeats Wear Bend 54 to 37 in the season opener. Glenda Smith scores 23 points, Marie Sehmits 10, Dar Jene Welter 6, with Carolyn Nerema grabbing 15 rebounds. Guard duties covered by LaVonne Weldhouse Marilyn Schumits Judy O dji and Diane Clowes. Coach Smith used most players on road trip.
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