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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1958
Page
6
Shirley Amosson daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Amosson of Goldfield was named Queen of the Algona Band Festival for 1959. She was chosen from 22 candidates at the tenth annual event and crowned by Miss Jan Clark of Bancroft, the 1958 queen.
Boone Valley Bobcats fell 29 to 13 to Emmetsburg Catholic on Friday, their first defeat while holding three prior opponents scoreless. They travel to Gilmore City for Tiger Homecoming as several players recover from injuries.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Duitscher of 303 2nd Ave NE Clarion will observe their golden wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday October 12 from 2 to 5 p m. Their children will entertain. friends and relatives are invited. gifts are requested not to be sent.
Corwith broke a 2-2 tie in the fourth as they defeated Eddyville 11-2 to claim the fail state high school baseball title at Roland. Ron Stroup allowed five hits while striking out nine to earn the win. The team was greeted by a caravan of 60 cars at Goldfield and a Wesley celebration followed with KGLO TV's Jim Gogg in attendance.
The Belles of Boone finished a productive year with 14 regular meetings and two extras. Enrollment started at 22, dropped to 18, and included activities from Fun Night to a district camp and state convention participation. The club earned blue ribbons for demonstrations and a 70 entry achievement show, with 18 girls receiving health and dental exams and awards.
Twelve of eighteen record books earned blue ribbons with several named individuals highlighted. A new 4-H year begins in October inviting girls aged 10 to 21 who are unmarried to join, and adult leaders are welcomed via Mrs Enfred Pearson. The column then lists multiple social visits and family events across Cedar Falls, Ames, Eagle Grove, Manson, LaVerne, Des Moines, and surrounding towns, including farm visits, anniversaries, and church activities.
BVHS plans a gala Homecoming with a parade football game and postgame dance. Local business leaders are urged to field floats as the Bobcats host Dows to spoil the Cats homecoming. The junior class schedules dance with orchestra and tickets.
Fire Chief Otto Swanson promotes Fire Prevention Week as a national effort to reduce fire hazards. He urges residents to inspect electrical wiring heating systems roofs chimneys and other fire start points to prevent fires and losses that cost over a billion dollars and claim many lives.
As Homecoming chairman I urge everyone's cooperation to make the third Boone Valley Homecoming a success. Volunteers are asked to enter parade floats under the theme Boost Boone Valley, highlighting all BV school activities. Juniors sponsor the dance with advance tickets, aiming to be a highlight of the year.
A long list of weekend social visits across several towns includes Mr and Mrs George Bell and others attending the Ice Follies in Des Moines. Residents visit relatives in LaVerne Truesdale Algona Eagle Grove and Ames while Lake Pequot trips and church society meetings are also recorded.
Leroy Clare Blesie born May 17 1944 at Fort Dodge died in a tractor mishap Sept 27 1958. He lived near Renwick and later moved to Arendahl township Peterson. Survived by parents a sister Willa Ree three grandparents and many relatives. Funeral services at Arendahl Lutheran Church attended by relatives and friends.
The Boone Valley Music Boosters will meet Monday October 13 at 3 30 PM in the Renwick school for their upcoming events planning and updates.
Mrs Harry Wigans is a patient at Belmond hospital and will be there several weeks. Mr Wigans and family visited her Sunday and Monday. Mrs John Swanson underwent surgery at Rochester Methodist Worrall hospital on Thursday and is in room 304.
Mr and Mrs Don Lange of Davenport announce the birth of a son on Sunday morning October 5 at St Luke’s Hospital in Davenport. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Alfred Kleen of Renwick and Mrs Marie Lange of Davenport.
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