Renwick Music Group Wins At Dows Contest
Renwick High School music groups shone at the Dows contest on Saturday April 3, earning seven firsts and thirteen seconds out of 25 entries. Soloists Marilyn Paine Charles Hummer Ruth Martin Beulah Yanney Henry Hefty and groups including a clarinet quartet with Marjorie Gugisburg Joyce Anderson Gloria Stafford Patricia Jones and a flute trio with Charles Lutz Ruth Martin Donald Tagedahl were highlighted. Ground direction by Charles Hummer with vocal work led by Mrs. Charles Hummer.
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Renwick
Dows
Marilyn Paine
Charles Hummer
Ruth Martin
Beulah Yanney
Henry Hefty
Marjorie Gugisburg
F. M. Crawford
American Legion and Auxiliary Meet Tonight at Legion Hall
The American Legion and Auxiliary will hold a meeting tonight at the Legion Hall. All members are urged to attend the gathering for updates and group activities.
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American Legion
The
American, Legion’ Ausslan
Legion Hall
Clayton Packard Injured in Car Accident near Webster City
Clayton Packard of Webster City son of Mr and Mrs Edred Packard formerly Renwick resident was seriously injured in a car accident near Webster City Thursday of last week. Visitors reported he was unconscious and suffered broken ankles.
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Clayton Packard
Webster City
Edred
Packera
Renwick
Shows At Ren Theater April 9 15 Major film lineup
The Ren Theater offers April 9 15 showings beginning with Song of the South a Walt Disney musical in technicolor featuring Bobby Driscoll Luana Patten James Baskett and others with 20 song hits Next Welcome Stranger stars Bing Crosby Joan Caulfield and Barry Fitzgerald in a family friendly tale April 14 15 followed by Blaze of Noon with Anne Baxter William Holden and Sonny Tate.
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Ren
Walt Disney
Bing Crosby
Joan Caulfield
Barry Fitzgerald
Bing
Maine
Anne Baxter
William Ioldén
Sonny Tates
New Hammond Organ Installed at Lutheran Church
A new Hammond electric organ is being installed today at the Lutheran church. It has been on order for several months and will be a fine improvement to the church.
New Town Council Organizes Meeting on April 5 1948
The new Town Council met Monday noon April 5 1948 to organize. Mayor G A Packard leads the council with Wayne Doolithie Gusger George Latch R E McGowan and Cias Walker as members. Fritz Britt named Town Clerk and Walter Atrig appointed Town Marshal. The mayor formed committees and procedures will announce further details.
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G. A. Packard
Wien
Wayne
Putz Gusger
George
Latch
R.E. McGowan
Cias. Walker
Fritz’ Britt
Walter| Atrig
Marshal
Clyde Mills Dealer For Dairy Equipment
Hanson as sub dealer for Babson Squinmient. Be Wal entry. See the ad also this paper regarding his appointment.
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Clyde: Mills
Hanson
Babson Squinmient
Household Goods Sale Saturday at Lassen Farm
A household goods sale will be held on Saturday April 10 at the Lassen farm noria at Henwick. The week’s issue of Time’s carries the list of articles to be sold and the itemized inventory is provided elsewhere in the notice.
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Beionghlute
Dorothea
Lass
Lassen
Noria
Henwick
Creamery Meeting Attended by Local Residents
T W Gimer attended a quarterly meeting of the Brand Creamery at Mason City last Thursday. He was accompanied by Mrs Gimer and Mrs CG E Johnson.
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T. W_ Gimer
Brand Creamery
Mason City
Gimer
CG. E_ Johnson
Instructive Furnace School Last Week
M B Richardson and Wilbur Nissen traveled to Marshalltown from Monday to Friday of last week to attend a Lennox Furnace Company heated service school. The program covered indoor comfort surveys operating principles and unit demonstrations with dealer participation. A newly published book Warm Air Conditioning edited by John W Norris was featured and touted as a comprehensive warm air heating manual for classrooms.
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M. B. Richardson
Wilbur Nissen
Marshalltown
Warnth
Lennox Furnace Company
Lennox
John W. Norris
Lennox Company
Dental Clinic Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor a dental clinic at Vernon Hardy and Renwick Schools this year. The Hardy and Vernon clinic is set for Wednesday April 1 and the Renwick clinic for Friday April 16 at 9 00 a m.
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Dental Clinic For
Renwick, Vernon, Hardy Schools
American Legion Auxiliary
Vernon, Hardy and Renwick
Hardy and
Vernon
Renwick School
Local notes from Boone Township events and births
Boone Township reports celebrate the birth of Sherry Charlene Thompson on March 31 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge. The column lists numerous social visits, family gatherings, club meetings, and a Wisconsin wedding, highlighting community ties and recent happenings including Mrs. Kurfman’s operation and various dinners and attendances across nearby towns.
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Mro
Omer Thompson
Sherry Charlene
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Wig Helmke
Humboldt Editor Frank Jaqua Dies at 78
The Humboldt Independent and Humboldt Republican editor and publisher Frank Jaqua died Monday April 5 1948 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Dodge at age 78. He had been in the newspaper business in Humboldt for over 55 years and was well known in newspaper circles. Deepest sympathy extended to his family.
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Frank Jaqua
Humboldt Independent
Humboldt “Republican
Jaqua
Mercy Hospital
Dodge
Jatqua
Humboldt
County Farm Bureau and 4 H Club News
County Farm Bureau and 4 H Club discuss weed control program setup and education. President Pitstick cites weed control needs, farmer cooperation, and enhanced enforcement of weed laws with county board support and funding for research and education.
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County Farm
Burean
4. H
Mr. Pitstick
The
Hum
Boldt
EOS Tolls
Pitstick Pobeang
Humpolde
Peter Dorem Dies at 74 in Eagle Grove
Peter Dorem 74 died at his home in Eagle Grove on Sunday after a stroke. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon April 6 in Eagle Grove with burial at Vernon Cemetery. Dorem farmed in the community for many years.
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Péter Dorem
Eagle’ Grove
Eagle. Grove
Vernon Cemetery
Dorem
Amvets Auxiliary to Meet Friday Afternoon
The Amvets Auxiliary will hold a meeting Friday afternoon in the basement of the Goetisch Building, located at their hall.
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Amvets
Goetisch
Philco Radio Shows at Walker Hardware Store
A Philco radio promotion sponsored by Walker Hardware Store draws attention in town. The event highlights new Philco models and offers hands on demonstrations for customers.
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Walker
Philco
Local visitation notes from Humboldt and Britt area families
Brief social roundup lists visits and guests across multiple towns including Humboldt, Britt, Goldfield, Rutland and Des Moines. Names mentioned include Mrs Gerald Holderness, J Morgan, Mrs Raymond, Chris Luchsinger, Mrs Edwin Marti, Mrs Marvin Nerem, John Palmer, Lawrence Naeur, Don Schlengh, Francis Kreuse, John Riier, Ray Larson, John Kiley, C B Vroman, Chas Brown, Cari Werling, S T Land, Tjeran Nerem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald ‘Holderness
Neagdlis
J. Morgan
Raymond
Dariane
Linda
DI. Morgan
Ernest Macha
Harl Gimner
Humboldt-Wright Co
Marvin
Nerem
John Palmer
Fort Dodge
Lawrence Naeur
Don Schlengh
Britt. Myr
Francis Kreuse
John Riier
8. T. Land of Badser
Minn
Tjeran Nerem
Sanday
Dilner
Marvin Nerem
Vernon School earns four firsts in music contest
Vernon Consolidated School music department placed four firsts and four seconds from twelve entries at the Dows contest last Saturday. Instructor Mrs. Donald McGowan led the group, with performers including Girls Sextette and several soloists.
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Vernon Consolidated School
Dows
Donald McGowan
Humboldt 4H Boys Basketball Tourney Results
4H boys basketball tourney conclude with final scores and placements. Humboldt team claimed top honors as competition culminated in a closing round. Event featured local squads, with standings and winners announced.
Enlisted Men Study Radar Tech At Sanders Base
Barcce career details show enlisted personnel to learn new skills in electrical and radio fundamentals with an emphasis on radar equipment. The 13 week course at Sanders Base will prepare the individual for on the job application before returning to duty at Davis Monthan or another AACS squadron in Arizona.
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Biz
Sanders
Davis-Monthan
Air Force
Tucson Arizona
Sunday School and Church Officers Elect at Picnic
Evangelical United Brethren Church and Sunday School elected officers Sunday afternoon after a basket dinner at the schoolhouse. Sam Maurer led as class leader with Walter Alig as assistant. Seaford Andersons named Sunday School Superintendent. Geo Mills named Secretary, Rose Hefty as treasurer, with Sanford Anderson and Britt as assistants.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
A. Basket
SDSS
Peastre
Sam Maurer
Walter Alig
Seaford ‘Andersons
Sanford “Anderson
Geo. Mills
Rose
Frite Britt
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Phyllis
Aringer
Charles” Tee
American Legion and Auxiliary Meeting
Ren. Theater
Lutheran Church
New Town Council
Mik Butcert
Ray Steve
Ler
Boone Township
Clation
Maine Yanney
Glen Martin
Irman
Peer
Harold
Wanney
Gloria
Tanney-Lomei
Kermit Eagh
Hear
Kanawha
Bul
Olson
Owen Kurfman
Shirley Rasmussen
Sam Amosson
Mra
Frank Engstrom
Bonrtty
Betty
Harlan
Jotten
Floyd Lester
Goldfield
Owen Kurfmen
Clarion Hospital
Minnie Jotten
Kurfmar
Jim Jergenson
Janice
Connie
Sam.Amosson
Audrey
Shirley Resmussen
Clifford Anderson
Clear Lake
B.T.W. Club
Newman Enghe
Will Helmke
Carl Kelling
Dale
Clevens Foresler
Eagle Grove
Dora, White
Clarion
Relling
William Pletcher
Doris Acker
White Water
Wisc
Raymond Paine
Man
AYP
Berean
Peter Dorem
Ralph
Stumbo Donald Palmer
New Philco
Vernon School
da Ruberg
Crossier Joves Hinz
Elaine Rummens
Jer Jorgenson
Joan
Krause
LaVonne
Wocal- Solas
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