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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1956
Page
5
Fort Dodge Lutheran Hospital asks Mrs. Verna Phipps to recruit eight blood donors to replenish the blood bank after she received transfusions. A special evening will be arranged by the doctor at the Lutheran hospital. Names may be left with Rev Biesemeyer by November 28.
Woltz Studio will be at Town Hall Friday November 23 from 10 00 a m to 1 30 p m with proofs of children photographs taken recently Those who had pictures taken may view them and select the photo for publication in the Times The Times thanks those who cooperated and hopes the rest will participate when Woltz returns later
Pfc. Jerry Gorrell, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond A. Gorrell of Renwick, recently took part in field training with the 593d Field Artillery Battalion in Germany. He joined the Army in June 1966, completed basic training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and is a graduate of Eagle Grove Junior College in 1965.
November 14 women’s bowling standings were not posted. Wright County officers train school in Algona October 30. Linda Huntley to lead December recreation at officers training. Mrs Norman Larson hosts Cosmopolitan Club with 15 members and one guest. devotion on early Thanksgivings and poems. Community visits note Mr and Mrs Wesley Carlson, Mimbach family and others. Richie Pergande fourth birthday celebrated with gifts.
Boone Valley teams lost both games to Corwith on Tuesday November 21 with girls 53 38 and boys 58 52. Audrey Wigans led the girls with 20 points Sharon Hoffman added 11. Jon Kraft topped the boys with 15 points Dave Biesemeyer had 10. Next Tuesday Boone Valley hosts Gilmore City for their first home game.
Humboldt County selects Royal Bennett to chair the 1957 Heart Fund drive. Dr J W Culbertson of Iowa City, president of the Iowa Heart Association, announced the campaign runs February 1 to 28 with a peak door to door collection on February 24 conducted by Heart Fund volunteers.
Final tally for the Town of Renwick Boy Scout financial drive reported 153.25 dollars, short of the 165.96 goal. Adrian Rademaker, auditor, announced the result while Thomas Gimer chaired the Community Campaign. Funds support program help leadership training field service camping facilities and the Lake Okoboji summer camp.
Bernard Skadburg, formerly of Eagle Grove Cleaners, opens Goldfield Cleaners with Dick Shirley as route man for Renwick and Hardy on Monday and Thursday. Local agents include Latch & Mills in Renwick and the Hardy Cafe in Hardy. house to house pickups offered.
The American Legion Auxiliary across the state sponsors Christmas, soliciting used toys and clothing for Woodward State Hospital patients. Renwick Unit hosts a December 1 food sale to fund polio relief, with dropoffs at Legion Hall on November 24.
Carroll Adams of Wacousta Township was elected president of the Humboldt County Farm Bureau for 1957 at the annual meeting in Humboldt. He succeeds Henry Lindeman who has served as president three years. Leslie Stockdale of Lake Township was re elected voting delegate and Lindeman of Grove Township was named alternate voting delegate.
Commercial Club meets on November 22 to elect officers. Fred Goetsch Farm Sale on November 26. Leo Hardwell's Dairy Dispersal Sale on November 27. Gilmore City hosts a BB game November 27. WSCS activities on November 28 including afternoon and evening circle. Firemen meet on November 29.
Miss Averill Oppedah and Eldon Monson of Livermore were honored at a prenuptial neighborhood courtesy at Lake Lutheran Church parlors on Sunday evening November 18. About 35 families attended a 6:30 buffet luncheon, followed by a program and a gift presentation. The social portion concluded the event.
The Commercial Club will move its meeting to Friday evening at Pepp les Cafe for a dinner session. President Bert Sankey urges all members to attend as topics include the Renwick Christmas drawing street lighting decor and Santa’s visit for local children along with the 1957 officer elections.
Two farm sales set for early next week near Renwick Iowa. Monday at 1 00 p m Fred W Goetsch closes out at his farm seven miles north on highway 60 offering machinery furniture oats hay and straw. Tuesday at 1 00 p m Leo Bardwell Glen Martin sell 33 cattle and dairy equipment at a farm three miles east and one half mile north with Wehrheim Wehrheim Webster City auctioneers and Renwick Savings Bank clerk.
A November 16 junior class play titled Deadly Exnest drew a near capacity crowd at Boone Valley gym. The event grossed 113 with a 10 royalty deduction and playbooks expenses, leaving a net profit of 97. Attending 4-H training in Clarion were Betty Engstrom and Ruby Huntley with Mrs Marion Huntley, focusing on good grooming.
The Renwick Public Library expands its hours and invites all ages to visit during National Book Week. The theme Its Always Book Time invites citizens to relatem themselves to the world through reading, with a replenished collection of new books available.
Marion R. Neely, son in law of Dr and Mrs W. H. Long of Renwick, enters the State University of Iowa College of Law as a freshman and is pledged to Phi Delta Phi. The fraternity holds luncheon meetings twice a month and sponsors speeches by leading lawyers and other professionals.
Correction notes the KYN Club Christmas Lunch set for December 13 at 12 30. Boxes will be packed for the Christian home in Council Bluffs amid the event. Several local residents hosted or attended gatherings and visits over the weekend including the Zinsers in Eagle Grove and the Longs in Iowa City.
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