28 Sep 1961
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1961
Page
1
Fragments show a local group discusses dwindling turnout with 12 to 13 members at a recent meeting and 5 present last week. Criticism centers on laziness and poor harmony, urging reconciliation to keep business and community efforts alive. Nearby social visits and church events are noted.
The infant Rounwy Bran Matt, son of Mr and Mrs Donald Matt, was baptized Sunday morning at St Paul Lutheran Church. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hraft of Kangwha, Sankt Kraft and Kathleen Helmke. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Walter Kraft and Mr and Mrs Carroll Helmke.
Mor ning Worship at 0:45 a m and World Wide Communion Sunday at 12 m. Evening service at 7 30 p m with Young Adult Friends event Thursday evening.
Local churches list Sunday School times Worship and sermon topics at Renwick, CHUBCE Wardy, and EVANGELICAL MURI CHURCH in Street. Promotions, fellowship events, weekly Bible studies on Jeremiah, and upcoming church committees include Holy Communion and WSCS activities with dates in late September and early October.
Community officials will discuss information distribution and public engagement. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Bory Neicager Rev and Mire Glenn Em mert, Pearl Smith and family, and Mrs Jack Koutwon family at the Gartner home. Various locals attended meetings, visits, and church events through the week.
Hospital notes show Kelling taken to Rochester on Friday to enter the hospital. Community calendar lists LCR meeting Sunday 7 PM, Church Council 3 PM, Esther Circle, Mary Circle, Tom Rundle and Donald Tooker homes, plus Brotherhood Family Night October 4 with a guest speaker. Men’s chorus practice and Senior Confirmation are scheduled in late September and Saturday respectively.
A church notices listing multiple events including Senior Confirmation at Lake church Saturday at 9 am and 10:30 am, Church Worker's Institute Sunday at 2 pm, Study leaders at Humboldt Binks, Eastern Pastors Circle at St Paul church Monday 5:30 am, Church women Wednesday 2 pm, Brotherhood ladies night on Wednesday, and Choir practice Thursday at 7 pm.
A student explanation argues that Iowa Tests better reflect learning than grades by comparing progress across state and national peers. Tests measure general abilities yearly, reveal growth in specific skills, and rely on what students learn beyond classes. Neighbors and relatives listed visitations and family gatherings accompany the piece.
The community details a TV themed Homecoming with a parade and a focus on entertainment and football. Local crews plan costumes and float ideas while soliciting participation from residents for floats and preparations.
Boone Valley rolled to its first victory of the season beating Pomeroy 52 to 0. Clair Nerem Chuck Huntley led defense while Gary Nerem Dave Clowes Marvin Hoffman paced the offense as the Bobcats gained 492 yards to Pomeroy’s 140. Pomeroy threatened twice but penalties and a fumble near the goal line thwarted the drives. Boone Valley’s next game is September 13 at Ventura.
A late fourth quarter rally by Gilmore City edged Boone Valley 7 to 6 after a 60 yard TD pass from Tim Carlson to Jerry Carlson. Boone Valley threatened but could not convert the extra point and fell short as Gilmore City secured the win.
Mayor Block and Tomim met with Des Moines officials to discuss sewer funding. A stepped approach is favored to avoid lump sum costs and allow pay as you go financing, though meetings are not yet public. Local rumors prompt calls for a timely public hearing.
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