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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1954

Page

4

Vernon Seniors Stage Galloping Ghosts Play Friday Night

Vernon High School senior class presents the three act mystery comedy Galloping Ghosts directed by Jon Cazanas on Friday night in the Vernon Gym. Admission fifty cents for adults and twenty five cents for students. The cast features Donna Wilhelm as Miss Barton and Edwin Erwin as Dick with Janet Smith as Madame Dupre and Charles Wyatt as her partner. The plot centers on a scheme to hide and steal money with ghosts and clairvoyants weaving through the farce.

Vernon High School Vernon Gym Dora Georie Thomas Willian Ellis Jones Jon Cazanas Miss Barton Donna Wilhelm Edwin Erwin Janet Smith Iso Charles Wyatt Donna Wilhelm Tom Daryl Friday Chatterbox Marie Regina Gilligan Carolyn"Ehrhardt Jerry" Green Goldie" Jenkins Madame Dupre Melinda Sharon Sampson Steve Richard Thompson Berkley Janice Hefti Nancy Seger Ernest Kiley Roger, Johnson Donnie Rasmussex Ethel Northrup

Examinations for Postal Clerk Positions At Renwick

A Renwick Post Office bulletin announces examinations for substitute clerk positions with a pay rate of $13 624 an hour. Open to residents in the delivery area or bona fide patrons, ages 18 through 50 with veterans’ waivers. No experience needed, but a written test is required. Apply to the Ninth U S Civil Service Regional Office in St. Louis Missouri by May 31 1954. blanks available at Renwick Post Office.

Renwick Bone Fide U. S. Civil Service New Federal St. Louis Missouri

Democrats Meet in Humboldt County Club Session

Democrats from Bode Ottosen Gilmore City Humboldt Livermore Dakota City and Rutland attended the Humboldt County Democratic Club meeting at Pioneer school house last Monday evening Don Loftus welcomed the group and Claude Lawrence president conducted the meeting Various reports were read and approved Democratic candidates spoke Cletus Smith for county treasurer Mrs Frank Borman for county recorder Fred C Hall for state representative and Jens Odgaard for supervisor from Weaver Rutland and Avery townships A short program followed by Five Hundred Refreshments served by Pioneer ladies.

Bode Ottosen Gilmore City Humboldt Livermore Dakota City Rutland Humboldt County Democratic Club Pioneer School House Don Loftus Claude Lawrence Cletus Smith Frank Bormann Fred C. Hall Jens Odgaard Weaver Avery

Chess Hardy News Item Missing From This Week

Hardy news items did not arrive in time for this week's paper. Casa shows hiatus and incomplete reporting on CHESS HARDY.

Hardy

Injured In Car Accident Monday

Fred Gugisburg and his daughter Darlene were injured in a Monday morning crash on snow packed Highway 60 near the Herman Harvey farm south of town while en route to Eagle Grove Junior College. The car slid into a ditch, Darlene’s left middle finger was nearly severed, and both were briefly unconscious before aid from Dr. Turner.

Fred Gugisburg Darlene Eagle Grove

Methodist Junior Choir Concert Sunday

The Methodist Junior Choir directs Mrs W P Wittmer will present a Lenten concert Sunday evening April 4 at 8 00 P M at the church Anthems by Handel and Gounod plus others form the first section A choral speaking girls sextet and soloists perform Virginie Gimne Buren Tinther Linda Huntley Judy Henriksen Donna Swan Mary Anne Cole Daryl Brayton Doug his RoseNerry Penny McCurry and several sextet members The final portion features spirituals a capella Nobody Knows The Troubles I See Steal Away Standin in the Need of Prayer Were You There There is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend.

Methodist Tide W. P. Wittmer Hendel Gounod Virginie Gimne Buren Tinther Linda Huntley Judy Henriksen Donna Swan Mary Anne Cole Daryl Brayton Doug His. RoseNerry Penny McCurry Snong Acapella

Scouters Training Course Held Sunday

A training course for scouters and den mothers was held Sunday afternoon at Fors Dodge. Attendees included Cubmaster Rev. REL Langholz, Mrs. Ole Tjelle, Mr. and Mrs. Duane McCurry, Mrs. George Malls, and Mrs. Ed Hansen.

Fors Dodge Rel Langholz Ole Tjelle Mro Duane McCurry George Malls Ed ‘Hansen

County Legion Meeting Set for Humboldt Address

A county American Legion meeting will be held Monday night April 12 in Humboldt. Ladies are invited to attend the event and participate in the proceedings.

A County American Legion Humboldt

Local social notes from Renwick Times area residents

Vernon and Mrs. Rice along with Mrs. Anna Walknen visited the Loren Reed home in Clarion on Sunday. Lewis Bram visited Richard Nelson at Fort Dodger hospital on Friday. Ole Carlson and family shared Monday supper at Russell Cameron home. John Swanson and wife visited the George Koester home in Fort Dodge on Sunday. Francis Krause visited Clarence Hefty Tuesday evening. Ole Carlson and family dined with Otto Aust at Storm Lake on Sunday. Kenneth Luchsinger, George Markman, Chris Schneider joined Richard Nelson at Fort Dodge hospital Tuesday. Lloyd Stevenson and Chris Schneider called on Ray Mills at Belmond Hospital Friday evening. Mrs. Krause and Mrs. Elwood Rummens went to Des Moines last Thursday. Subscribe to The Renwick Times.

George Rice Anna Walknen Loren Reed Clarion Lewis Bram Richard Nelson Fort Dodger Hospital Ole Carlson Russell: Cameron John Swanson George Koestner Fort Dodge Francis Krause Clarence Clarence Hefty Otto Aust Storm Lake Kenneth Luchsinger George Markman Chris H. Schneider Fort Dodge Hospital Lloyd Stevenson Ray Mills Belmond Hospital Elwood Rummens Des Moines

Margaret Guy Weds Roger Anderson at Renwick Church

Margaret Lucille Guy, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Guy Renwick wed Roger Anderson son of Mr and Mrs W Anderson Algona in a Renwick Baptist Church ceremony performed by Rev E F Thomason. Attendants included sister Geraldine Guy maid of honor and Connie Carlson flower girl. A reception for 125 followed in the church dining room with family and friends from Algona Renwick Webster City LaVerne Blue Earth Burt Bancroft and Rudd among attendees. The couple will reside in Algona after short trip and plan to settle at 71234 E McGregor in Algona.

Renwick Baptist Church Margaret Lucille Guy Roy. Guy Renwick Roger Anderson Man Algona PF. Thomason Charles. Kreeb Kenneth Verland Geraldine Betty Lis Hardy Lois Bile Connie’ Carlson Stephen Bram Wes Jerry. Anderson James’ Sparks Clayton Bil Yew Jack Joe Guy Bob Dick Bain Emily Gur LaVerne Lattie Wheeler Webster City Andrew Johnson Algons Lewis Bram Leonard Collins Jerry Anderson E. McGregor Chas. Clement Claude Whitehill Roger Phillips E. EB. Robinson J. P. Smith Anton Didriksen Harley Troutman E. Teeter Luella Lalier Don Johnson Garry Hoover Don Steinman Bernice * Curran Howard Smith Blue Earth Minn Harrold Angus Burt Gerald Angus Bancroft Walter Hanna Rudd

Legion Meets For Regular Monthly Meeting

The American Legion holds its regular monthly meeting this Thursday at eight o'clock in the Legion Hall.

The American Legion Legion Hall

Commercial Club Hears Plans At Monday Meeting

Nineteen members met Monday night at the Peoples Cafe for a regular dinner and meeting. Ed Hansen presided as minutes were read by Wilbur Moore and Leo Mimbach presented the treasurer’s report. The American Legion requested materials to display flags on holidays. The Oakdale Chapter of the LW L was thanked for securing a public dumping ground. A promotion report proposed free summer shows at the Ren Theater with details to be set by the executive committee. Civic reports covered a summer recreation program for children and clubwide outreach. The meeting adjourned after further discussion.

People’s Cafe Ed Hansen Wilbur Moore Leo Mimbach American Legion Oakdale Lw.l Civic

Powers Declares Candidacy for Humboldt County Sheriff

Leo A Powers of Pioneer announces his run for Humboldt County Sheriff on the Democratic ticket. Born near Rockwell City and educated in Calhorm Country schools, he is a farmer and father of two.

A. Powers Pioneer Humboldt County Times Powers Rock Calhorm Min Aneee Howard Paul Liynth

To Present Recital Miss Beulah Varmey

Miss Beulah Varmey will present a senior recital at Cedar Falls Teachers College on the campus this Thursday evening at 8:00 o'clock. The event showcases students from the chrest program and chapel groups. The program promises a varied selection and marks a notable event for Cedar Falls.

Beulah Varmey Steve Teachers College Cedar Fells

Red Cross Drive Completed in Vernon Township

Vernon Township residents contributed 163.50 to the American Red Cross fund drive. Mrs. Lloyd Swanson served as chairman and thanks solicitors and all contributors for their support.

Rorel Vernon Township Crossi Lloyd Swanson

Reading Hour at Renwick Public Library

Sixteen children attended the Saturday Reading Hour at Renwick Public Library. Readers included Mrs. Donald McGowan and Mrs. George Mills. Another reading hour will be held Saturday afternoon at two.

Childreen Epthe Renwick Donald McGowan George Mills

Boone Valley 4-H Boys Tour Packing Plants

The Boone Township 4-H club led by James Hlees toured Fort Dodge meat packing plants Monday morning. A luncheon was held at noon and a special program followed in the afternoon.

Boone Township 4-H Club James Hlees Fort Dodge

Fortnightly Club Attends County Federation Meeting

Members of the Fortnightly Dicb and Renwick Woman's Club joined an all day meeting of the County Federation of Clubs at the Lutheran Church in Bode on Saturday. Mrs Carl Flemmigs spoke on "Mental Health Is For Everyone Everyday" with Mrs Walter Martin assisting. Local attendees included Mrs Minnie Peters Mrs Gerhard Mayer Mrs Wm Beenen Mrs C J Foley Mrs Sam Flogstad Mrs Floyd Lene Mrs S H Klassie and Mrs A H Stafford.

Dicb Renwick Woman's Club County Federation of Clubs Lutheran Bode Carl Flemmigs Walter Martin Minnie. Peters Gerhard Mayer Wm. Beenen C. J. Foley Sam Flogstad Floyd Lene S. H. Klassie A. H. Stafford

Cribbage Tournament Tuesday Nite April 6 at LW Club

Cribbage tournament will be held Tuesday night April 6 at the Oskdle Chapter of the LW Club House. Tournament play starts promptly. All cribbage players including ladies are invited to participate. Prizes will be awarded and a lunch will be served at the close of the evening.

Oskdsle

Renwick and Vernon Bands to Present Concert

Renwick and Vernon high school bands plan a joint concert Tuesday night April 6. Conductors Sir Kreeb Mr Wittmer and Mr Baessler share direction as ensembles from both schools perform selections such as Band of America March Doxology and Royal Fireworks. A large crowd is hoped to attend at the Vernon Gym at eight o clock.

Vernon and Renwick High School Sir Kreeb Wittmer Baessler Band of America Henderson Field Hs Honor Royal Fireworks Vernion Gyr Betty P

Civic Glee Club to Appear Here April 12

Fort Dodge civic glee club will present a free concert in Renwick school auditorium on April 12 under the supervision of Superintendent W P Wittmes. The program features the Fort Dodge Men’s Glee Club with a history dating to a YMCA gathering four decades ago. Helen Frye accompanies, and Mrs Shelby Nelson will solo with the chorus.

Civic Glee Club W.P. Wittmes Renwick YMCA Chicago Othe Nova Coat TV Dodge

Lake Two Red Cross fund drive contributions reported

Mrs Lerdal, chairman of the American Red Cross fund drive in Lake Township reports $232 received. Solicitors were Andrew Op pedaht Donald McGowan Stanley Sampson Dave Noble Lloyd Lenning Carol Sorlie Willie Keen Kenneth Lester and Carl Spellmeyer. Mrs Lerdsal thanks the workers and all who contributed.

Don Lerdal American Red Cross Lake Andrew. Oppedaht Donald. McGowan Stanley Sampson Dave Noble Lloyd Lenning Carol Sorlie Willie Keen Kenneth Lester Carl Spellmeyer Lerdsal

Cub Pack Meeting Held at Legion Hall

A Peck 52 Cub Pack meeting was held March 24 at the Legion Hall. Verle Tate and Larry Wittmer acted as den chiefs. Bob Cats received badges and den pins though Mickey Kepper was ill and absent. The Den presented a kit from The Wizard of Oz and awards went to Verle Tate Larry Wittmer and Reggie Tate. Next pack meeting planned for So's lock with Mrs Tate and Mrs Tincher serving lunch. Mrs Duane McCurry and Mrs George Mills to lead another Den soon.

Peck Legion Hall Verle Tate Larry Wittmer Clair Nerem Verle Tate Reggie Tate Den So’s Lock Tincher Duane McCurry George Mills

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Methodist Junior Choir County Legion Meeting Vernon Renwick Times Margaret Guy Sun Algona Man Mr. and Mrs Commercial Club Boone Valley 4-H Boys Tour Packing Plants Renwick - Vernon Lake Two
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