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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1952

Page

4

Crippled Children's Clinic Set For April 9

The State Services for Crippled Children will hold a free diagnostic clinic at the Methodist Church in Webster City on April 9 serving Hamilton Hardin Webster and Wright counties. Referrals from private physicians are required for admission to Crippled Children's Services in Iowa City.

Methodist Church Webster City Hamilton Hardin Webster Wright Counties Lows City

Farmers urged to seek help now in farm labor shortage

Iowa Employment Service official warns Humboldt County faces tighter farm labor this year due to enlistments and industrial job losses. Town and local volunteer reps in Bradgate Bode Gilmore City Humboldt Rutland Thor Livermore will coordinate workers, sending specialists from Fort Dodge or other Iowa areas to meet demand. Farmers and bands urged to contact local volunteers immediately.

Rumboldt County Wm. McLaughlin Fort Dodge Iowa Employment Service McLaughlin Humboldt County Bradgate B. C.jacobs Bode H. M. Bittner Gilmore City WH. Goodrich Humboldt Renwick E. M. Selgelid Rutland Bob Jacobsen Thor Leonard Anderson Oscar Anderson Livermore R. L. Hughes Iowa

Membership Drive Adds Iowa Historians in March 1952

Mrs Latch of the Iowa State Historical Society announces 46 new members for March 1952. Forty four hailed from 31 towns in 27 counties with Guttenberg leading six and Des Moines five new members. Iowa City Cedar Rapids and Webster City added others. California and Tennessee also gained one each. Mes. George Latch elected from Renwick.

William J. Peterson State Historical Society of Iowa Guttenberg Des Moines Iowa City Cedar Rapids Webster City California Tennessee Renwick George Latch

What Makes Kitchens Click Extension Lesson

Mrs Lettie Zuber Wright township home extension director led a session on practical kitchen improvements. Twenty four Boone township women attended at Mrs James M Nelsons home, sharing shortcuts to save steps and planning topics for next year.

Lettie Zuber Wright Twp Boone Twp James M. Nelson

Drivers License Tests Schedule Across Three Cities

The new drivers examination and renewal schedule lists Humboldt on Wednesdays Clarion on Tuesdays Algona on Wednesdays and Garner on Fridays. The announcement details testing days for residents seeking licenses and renewals in these locations.

Humboldt Clarion Algona Garner

New Town Officials Take Office April 7

The town will install new officials on Monday night April 7. Elected last November, the officers include Mayor Harl Gimer and councilmen Fritz Gugger Albert Nelson Howard McCurry RE McGowan and L W Heetland. Retiring Mayor C A Packard and councilman George Latch are lauded for longtime service.

Iowa Harl Gimer Fritz Gugger Albert Nelson Howard McCurry RE. McGowan L. W. Heetland C. A. Packard George Latch

Commercial Club Met Mon Nite

The Commercial Club met Monday night with a seven o'clock dinner at the People's Cafe. M. O. Green presided as president and George Latch read the last meeting's minutes. Discussion focused on railroad workers who will visit Renwick this summer and street light changes under investigation by the town.

People's Cafe M. OM. Green Ead George Latch Renwick G. L. Dooley

Final Reading Hour Held Saturday by Literary Guild

The final reading hours were held Saturday afternoon at the Renwick House with about 20 children in attendance. Sponsored by the Literary Guild every other Saturday for two months, the event featured readers Mrs. Harold Yanney and Mrs. Norman Peer who also served cookies.

Renwick HD The Literary Guild Harold Yanney Norman Peer

Men's Community Club Final Meeting Date Set

The final meeting of the year for the Men's Community Club will be held Monday night April 14. The program committee is busy securing a fine program to be announced next week.

Firemen Plan Summer Practices In Renwick

The Renwick fire department held its regular monthly meeting and decided to add extra summer training. The first practice is set for Friday night April 28 at seven o clock.

Renwick

Teachers Cancel Classes for Spencer Meeting Friday

Renwick Independent School will not hold classes Friday April 4 as teachers attend a Northwest district meeting in Spencer. The absence affects students and local staffing for that day.

Renwick Spencer

First Meeting Forms Sportsmanship Club

Twenty five sportsmen attended the initial gathering Friday night to organize a Sportsmanship Club. Discussions covered ideas and the possibility of joining the Isaac Walton League. A follow up meeting will be arranged once details are known, watch The Times for the date.

Isaac Walton

American Legion Meeting Set for April 3

The American Legion will meet this Thursday evening April 3 at the Legion Hall.

The American Legion Ithe Legion Hall

County Hospital Discussed on TV

The Whole Town's Talking on WOL-TV Ames last Thursday night debated County Hospital issues. Viewers and editors criticized the program as showy but hopeful it raises public attention and invites democratic discussion via the ballot.

County Hospital Hursbold County Hospital Wol-Tv Ames

Wright County Farm Bureau to Host Annual Swine Meeting

Wright County Farm Bureau announces the Wright Co Swine Producers Association annual meeting at the IOOF Hall in Clarion on Thursday April 3 at 1 30 pm. Damon Catron from Iowa State College will discuss lower protein swine requirements and antibiotics HE12. Francis Kutish will discuss hog price prospects for summer and fall. Southeast district directors will be elected. terms expire for Leo Woodley and Richard Eckhoff. Other directors include Bernard Collins Martin Thompson and Carroll Helmke. Light refreshments will follow.

Wright Co. Swine Producers Association Clarion Damon Catron Iowa’' State College Iowa State Francis-Kutish Kutish Towa State College Towa Farm Outlook Hose Leo Woodley Lincoln Township Richard Eckhoff Pleasent Township Bernard’ Collins Mertin Thompson Troy Township Carroll Helmke Liberty Township

Belmond Hospital Welcomes Baby Boy Michael Oren

Mr and Mrs Marion Hoveland announce the birth of their son at Belmond hospital on Friday March 28 a nine pound boy named Michael Oren.

Marion Hoveland Belmond Hospital Michael Oren

Albert Schneider Opens Bogard Pool Hall

Albert Schneider of LaVerna opens Bogard Pool Hall now under his operation. The official opening is scheduled for Saturday April 12.

A. Schneider Albert Schneider LaVerna Bogard Pool

Local couples and families vacation and visit towns

Dr and Mrs W H Long attended a Gental meeting in Fort Dodge Monday. Mrs Shelby Stevens and children of Des Moines spent Sunday at Vern Harris home. Vernie White of Mallard joined Sunday dinner at Henry Kraft home. Mrs Calla Tanck visited Frost Lake Minnesota and Keith Sadler home. J S Peer accompanied her to Al gona for a Corwin Peer visit. Terry Mitchells traveled to Olathe Kansas to visit Dr and Mrs Roger Olson. Oppedski family spent Sunday with R L Cummings in Manson. George Elder of Belmont visited C A Overbaugh. Harry Poundstone and friends called at O A Overhaugh then headed home to Wisconsin after winter in Texas.

W. H. Long Fort Dodge Shelby Stevens Des. Moines Vern Harris Vernie White Mallard Henry Kraft Calla Tanck Frost’ Lake Minn Keith Sadler J. S. Peer Algona Corwin Peer Terry Mitchell Olathe Kan Roger Olson Robert Oppedski R. L. Cummings Manson George Elder Belmond C. A

Easter Cantata at Methodist Church April 6

The Methodist Church choir presents an Easter Cantata titled An Easter Parade directed by W P Witmer with Mrs Karl Gimer at the organ. Soloists include Mary White, Mrs W B Witmer, Mrs Phil Becker. tenor Robert Johnson. Charles Kreeb. bass T W Gimer. The two part program features the passion week and the resurrection morning.

Methodist Church W.P. Witmer Karl Gimer Mary White Phil Beckerdite Robert Johson Charles Kreeb T. W. Gimer

Local Notes and Socials From Goldfield Renwick and Beyond

Saturday bake sales at Baderschneider Grocery Goldfield and Klassie Garage Renwick raised 2845 to fund a slide projector. Area residents share visits from Corpus Christi to Webster City and University of Minnesota. Socials include birthdays dinners church events and choir tour plans for Waldorf College students.

Lake L Raymond’ Darlend LeVerne Carole Jean Nelson Vivian Pierson Northfield Robert, Shaffer University of Minn Ted. Bart University of Washington Albin Nelson Mervin Fergold and Shirley Badger Grant Nesheim al Hansen Eagle Grove Anton, Rasmussen Mrs. Rasmussen

Renwick High School Basketball Teams Entertained at Dinner

The Renwick high school girls and boys basketball teams were treated to a dinner Tuesday evening at the school. Superintendent Wittmer acted as master of ceremonies, with many guests including Mr. and Mrs. Darvin Stover, their daughter Jenie, and several other local families. After the meal, attendees danced and played table tennis. forty-five students and guests attended.

Renwick High School Basketbelt School Rense W. P. Wittmer Darvin Stover Jenie C.M. GilHearne Keith Baessler Arthur Olson Louise Lennier

Humboldt County Farm Bureau Sees Membership Rise

Humboldt county Farm Bureau reports progress in its 1952 membership drive led by Alva Hill to reach 1083 paid members from 1089 in 1951. The county quota stands at 1135 with the state set at 199315. Delena township leads, adding 20 new farm families. Mary Korslund of Norway township is named as a candidate for a Washington DC 4 H club trip after being selected among four state finalists.

Humboldt County Farm Bureau Alva Hill Farm Bureau Humboldt County Fann Borean Mir Hill Delena Ferm Borean Des Moines State Farm Bureau Mary Korslund Washington, DC Mary Borslund Norway Township Washington, D.C Mary Resister and Tribune Betidine

Amvets Auxiliary Meeting Announced for Tuesday Night

The Amvets Auxiliary announces a meeting Tuesday night at Avril with Mrs. Joe Lane.

Amvets Avril Joe Lane

Wedding Attendees Gather for Kenneth Block Mari belle Rector

The article lists numerous attendees from Indianola and nearby areas at the wedding at Odebok on Sunday for Kenneth Block and Mari belle Rector. Notable names include Mr. and Mrs. A W Trummel, Dr. and Mrs N R Yarbrough, Mr. and Mrs. F F Rasmussen, Mr. and Mrs. Walter McPesk, and many others. The piece notes an eventual fuller account planned for next week. Also reports Will Foley and party visiting from Indianola and Rock Rapids.

Kenneth Block Maribelle Odebok Claus Block A.W. Trummel F. F. Rasmussen N.R. Yarbrough Bob Pam H. Goetisch Judy Walter McPesk R. E. McGo

Local Couples Attend Sunday Gatherings in Eagle Grove

Mrs Hilman Skiye and family and Mr Jim Far from Blairsburg visited Frank Gray in Eagle Grove. Emery Bettelson of Fort Dodge dined with Stan Sampson. Leake Red Cross drive totals Lake region at 3207 dollars.

Hilman Skiye Jim Blairsburz Frank Gray Eagle Grove Emery Bettelson Fort Dodge Stan Sampson Leake Red Cross Lewis Sarepsen Red Cross Lake

Donna Hefty and Edwin Lueders Wed in Fort Dodge

Miss Donna Rose Hefty of Eagle Grove and Edwin I Lueders of the U S Navy married Sunday March 20 at Evangelical Lutheran Church Ft Dodge. The couple plans include Lueders’ transfer to Oceanside California and Hefty resuming work as a telephone operator at Eagle Grove.

Donna Hefty Edwin Lueders Donna Rose Hefty Eagle Grace Edwin I Lueders U.S. Navy Evangelical Lutheran Church Disk S. Hefty Renvaee Edwin Lueders Sr Omaha Nebraska Alms Hefty Eagle Grove Carl Laegers Springtifield Tin Lokengri Mardelle Larson Robert Hefty Mges Larson Lueders Oceanside Calif Hecie Grove Diimér Dick’ S Edwin Sueders Sr Nebr Carl Sueders Springfield Clinois Edwin J. Ene andBirs A. Hefty Perry Webster City Alma Hefty Eagie Grove Mardelle Larson Otto Swanson

Woltz Studio to Photograph Children in Renwick Library

Woltz Studios of Des Moines, a nationally known children's photographer, will set up at Renwick Library on Thursday April 3 to take pictures of local children. A sample portrait printed in Tires is mentioned. an on hand photographer will be available to work.

Woltz Des Moines Renwick Reswick Thorsdas

Service Man Letter From Here

A wartime note from Andrew Opnedehl Jr in the Signal Corps division thanks the American Legion Auxiliary for an Easter card. He mentions eight weeks of basic training and his third week starting tomorrow.

Lutheran Brotherhood Serves Oyster Stew Supper

The Lutheran Brotherhood of the fake Church hosted an oyster stew supper for the Brotherhood of St Pauls church last Monday evening. A good crowd attended and enjoyed the brotherly spirit of the event.

The Lutheran Brotherhood of the Fake Church Brotherhood of the St. Paul's Church

Bogard Furniture Estate Sale Planned in Renwick

This week's paper lists a sale of the Howard Bogard Estate furniture. The event is scheduled for Saturday April 5 at 1 PM at the residence located one half block east of Renwick's business district.

Howard Bogard Renwick

Also Mentioned on This Page

Crippled Children’s Clinic Mrs. Latch Historical Soc Commercial Club Mon Men’s Community Club Wright County Farm Bureau Catron Jesus Lake News Stee Carl Spellmeier S. W. Weitzel M. L Kanawha Shirley Rasmussen Ivan Rasmussen Milton Nelson A Ro Hendricks le High Elston Ashvole Stitch and Chester Club Cledis Anderson Hi Wig Big Skiye Charlene Peterson B. B County Farm Bureau 4-H Club Farm Bureau Membership Amyets. Aux Will Foley Indisnola SB Foley Fred. Lee Mirs Foley Rock. Rapids S. B Foley Besse Indianola Yours Andrew Opnedehl Jr Lutheran Brotherhood Bogard Furniture
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