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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1966
Page
4
National School Lunch Week runs October 2 to 15 to publicize the school lunch program and its benefits for youth. Iowa schools highlight cooperation among federal, state, and local partners, local food purchases totaling 16 million dollars, and about 5,000 lunch staff earning over seven million in wages.
The report details a wide range of foods bought for school lunches including ground beef bread and dairy. It notes federal donations of about 14.46 million pounds of ground beef and 410 thousand pounds of frozen chickens, with turkey and canned fruits and vegetables also listed.
The August DHIA report lists ten high producing cows in Wright County with owners Harlan Porlman Don Marker Morris Miller Shirley Stevens and Morris Miller again. It cites days on test milk yield and fat production for each entry, noting several inconsistent or garbled figures.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars announces a 1750 dollar scholarship program for three top national winners. High school students may enter from private parochial or public schools. Applications include a questionnaire on responsible citizenship. State winners compete for national awards of 1000, 500, and 950 dollars with gold medals. honorable mentions possible. National winners will be named at the 1967 New Orleans convention.
A broad effort mobilizes volunteers to support hospitalized veterans and their families. Initiatives span Civil Defense, Americanist programs, youth groups, and legislative acts aimed at aiding veterans and their dependents.
Coach Glen Lookingout of Remick Iowa urge parents to buy basketball shoes for the new season. A school sales event on October 17 aims to fit students for upcoming games and practices, stressing proper arch support ankle protection and growth needs.
The Renwick Town Council met in regular session at 8 00 PM October 4 in the Town Hall with Mayor Schnelzer presiding. Absent was Councilman Paine. other members present. Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved. Treasurer’s report approved. Bills paid listed including injections to Chicago Northwestern, Gale Lowe, Darrell Matteson, James B Clow & Sons, Brown Supply Co, W & I Co-Operative Oil Co, Erwin’s DX, Marvin Haukoos, Sunray DX, Joxee Lumber Co, Ernie Eilers, Ollo Swanson, Megle Bjornson, Gerhard Mayer, Wayne Rapp, Gale Lowe, Marin Kieve, Sears Roebuck, and others. Motion to pay all bills approved by Finance Committee. Building permits issued noted for Renwick Methodist Church enlargement, Paul Dodson parade build, Eddie Bygness building, Dorthy Middleton remodel. Adjournment motion carried.
Glenn Lookingbid invites readers aged up to 22 to join the Lions Club Essay Contest on January 22 1967 to write a 5000 word piece on Peace is Attainable and caring for its work with a grand prize of $25 000 from an international competition. Contacting at Boone Valley School.
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