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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1955
Page
4
Hardy School invites parents to an open house next Tuesday evening to inspect the remodeled and redecorated building. The event will run with teachers in their rooms for visits, refreshments in the lunch room, and a guided tour route similar to the daily school trip from Renwick and Bardy buildings.
October 27 Regular Fire meeting at Wright at 8 00 pm. October 28 Noon Luncheon at Hardy Methodist Church. October 28 Football game Nenwick versus Alden here. October 29 Amvet Pie Day at Amvet Hall 1 00. November 3 Legion meeting. November 5 Chicken supper at St Paul Lutheran Church basement. November 8 Town elections.
Sir and Mrs Keith Latch announce the birth of their daughter Patricia Elaine on October 20 in Dayton Ohio. The baby weighed six pounds at birth and is the couple’s second daughter. Mrs George Latch left Wednesday to visit the Keith Latch home for several weeks.
Final rites for T. W. Kiley, born July 6 1903 near Kanawha, will be held Friday afternoon with services at his farm home near Clarion and at the Methodist Church in Sifield. Rev. Ro Kessinger will officiate. He is survived by his wife two daughters Mrs Fred Bjornson Webster City and Gladys at home one son Donald in the Air Force Greenland four grandchildren and three brothers John Corinth Clark Renwick and Lee.
Rev and Mrs R E Kenney stayed overnight at J F Wirds home after a Sunday drive to Town Falls returning Monday. Ellen Park Ottawa Hl and Nancy Latch from Iowa City joined for the weekend at the Geo Latch home. Various neighbors, including the Gugisburgs, Blocks, Longs, and Latch families, hosted or visited across Arnolds Park Lake City Westbrook and Mason City during the weekend.
Sioux City residents attended the O.ES. Grind Chapter festivities Sunday through video events. Attendees included Mes Welter Lane Dr and Mes Herald Yan ney along with Mes Floyd Lane and George Hoffman. Also present were Mrs Purl Martin of Ease Grove and Mrs Wayne Middlety of Waterloo.
About 50 people crowded the Renwick auditorium last evening to pay respects to Dr. L. R. Turner, Renwick’s physician for many years. Rex C. Custer served as master of ceremonies and recalled Dr Turner’s memorable and less remembered moments. A dinner hosted by American Legion Auxiliary members followed, with several local groups and residents attending and offering tributes along with gifts.
Betty Olson was crowned Homecoming queen in Renwick amid a large parade and celebrations. Garry Kreft scored a touchdown and Lon Phillips added another as the Tigers from Gilaore City were defeated 1890. Attendants included Rachel Mandsager and Judy Kraft with court members from all classes. The day featured a Lone Ranger caricature, a pep meeting, and Ralph Leslie's seven piece band.
Local junior class to present a three act comedy titled Books and Crooks. Cast includes Gindy Williams McKenna Goody Gulfhopper Helmke Francis Mark Neremi Oliver Burkholder Mrs Gunklock Patricia Mrs Bickle Bernadine Olson Li Shaw Roger Bennett. Date to be announced soon.
Twenty three students from the Ver non band gathered at the George Eggerth home on Saturday to pick up 140 bushels of corn. They earned 156.80 dollars at a rate of per bushel. Edwin Hefty, Mrs. Fred Engstrom, and Mrs. Pete Hefty aided with noon meals for the workers.
Mrs Ralph White entertained the Literary Guild Wednesday evening at her home with a homecoming float on the agenda. A tray lunch closed the gathering. Guests included Mr and Mrs Art Erdman and family and numerous local neighbors, with several dinner and visit connections noted across the community.
Renwick Raiders opened with a kickoff return and dominated at both lines, defeating Gilmore City 18 0. Garry Kraft scored on a 2 yard plunge and Philipp sealed the win with an 4 yard run late in the fourth. Gilmore struggled to move the ball as Renwick’s defense forced several punts and fumbles.
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