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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1956
Page
3
DeLano says the town will treat water with chlorine for a few weeks. The water plant manager warns residents not to use treated water for watering house plants or for goldfish. He will announce when chlorine levels are halved.
The Ameri can Legion Auxiliary invites members to a potluck supper at 70 Thored ay September 13 in the Legion Hall. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Pete Sadler at the White-Emk wedding in Clarion Saturday. Marilyn Sadler leaves for Fort Dodge for student teaching in sixth grade at Waukonia School.
September 12 Amyers events listed. September 13 Pot luck supper for Legion Auxiliary at 7:00 PM. September 13 KYN Club with Mrs Terry Mitchell. September 13 BTW Club with Mrs Genevieve Martin. September 13 Renwick Woman's Club with Mrs Minnie Peters. September 13 Fortnightly Club with Mrs Bob McGowan. September 14 Football game here with Titonka.
The Boone Valley School system opens September 4 with 423 students across three buildings. Kenwick hosts 187 students spanning kindergarten to twelfth grade, Vernon holds 135 in grades five to eight, and Hardy contains 101 students in grades two to four.
The WSCS met at Renwick Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon August 29 with Mrs Sam Flogstad leading devotion and Mrs Louis Heetland teaching. An officers training day is planned in Alexander on September 14 for all officers. Hostesses were Mrs Ina Clowes and Mrs Charles Burk. Local visits include David and Colleen Elkin of Eagle Grove staying with the Raymond Paine family, and Mrs Ernest Pergande and children visiting the Robert Johnson home at Klemme with Vivian Pergande also visiting. Mr and Mrs Martin Mimbach of Sexton visited Lea Mimbach Monday afternoon.
The State University of Iowa Scottish Highlanders sail the Queen Elizabeth from Southampton to return to the United States after a two month Europe tour. The 67 remaining members, with gear and souvenirs, depart as a rain affected Edinburgh finale was canceled. five had already left for teaching posts.
Eight teams represent Renwick at Eagle Grove Bowling Alleys forming a single league that meets every Monday at 7 p m. Captains sponsor teams including Gugger Construction Pioneer Cheese Factory Renwick Creamery Sankey Implement Goettsch Insurance Farmers Co op Ken Luchsinger Waltz Inn with standings led by Ken Luchsinger and Farmers Co op after two weeks of games.
The Amvets Auxiliary held its monthly meeting on Tuesday September 4 electing officers for the year Mrs Carl Fleming president Mrs Joe Lane senior vice president Mrs Walter McPeak junior vice president Mrs Gay Nerem secretary and Mrs Vern Harris treasurer Hostesses were Mrs Joe Lane and Mrs Milford McPeak.
Roy A Beisemeyer leads Renwick Iowa Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10 a m Worship at 11 a m Theme What Do You Get Out Of Life Senior Youth Fellowship 6 p m Choir practice Thursday 6 p m Official Board meeting 8 p m Thursday September 13 at the church All welcome.
Christ put a valuation on every human life. Sunday School at 9 15 a m Worship Service at 10 00 a m Choir practice Thursday 7 30 p m Youth Fellowship Thursday 8 p m Official Board Meeting Wednesday September 12 at 2209 Brie at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Carr
Local church notices list Rev Edward Redfield Wilbur Wilson 5S and leaders for Baptist services, missions devotions, and hostesses, plus Evangelical United Brethren and St Pauls Lutheran service times. September events include Missionary Expansion and Guest Day on September 12.
Pastor Orville L Gilson announces confirmation class sessions Sunday worship at 11 am with Sunday school opening and a family picnic with beverages and cake provided. An afternoon community survey is planned. Midweek events include Mother’s Guild and choir rehearsal with PTR Mission start September 16 and rally in Fort Dodge at 3 pm.
The Times hires Lena Geigel to call all Renwick country news each Monday though wash days may delay contacts. If missed, residents should phone The Renwick Times office by Tuesday 5:00 p.m. to include items. Dorothea Christofferson handles Renwick news if Geigel misses subscribers.
Mr and Mrs W P Wittmer entertained the Boone Valley Community Schools faculty and their wives Monday at 3 pm in the school lunch room. The event featured a Hawaiian theme with a U shaped table setup, driftwood centerpieces, and flowers.
The BYF group held a party on Wednesday August 29 for Ray Young who worked on Fritz Krause's farm this summer. Jim Guy and Martha Trask organized entertainment while Glen and Janet Martin handled refreshments. John Guy bought a farewell gift for Ray. Thirteen attended.
The Packard family reunion gathered at the park on Sunday September 2 with 32 attendees. Officers from last year were re elected president Mrs Floyd Lane and secretary Mrs Donald Lambie of Clear Lake. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Leon Paykard Greene Mr and Mrs Donald Lambie Clear Lake Mrs Alphie Schwartz and Mr and Mrs Palmer Halverson and family Kingsted Mr and Mrs Donald Lange LaPorte City Mrs Addie Livingston and Mrs RK EL Boustelter Corwith.
Dr and Mrs Young and family and Mr and Mrs Don Hawkins and daughters of Los Angeles were picnic supper guests of Mr and Mrs Darrell Matter on Monday evening.
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