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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1949

Page

5

Humboldt Couple Weds in Humboldt at Methowat Church

Miss Marjory Louise Harris of Humboldt wed Kenneth G. Burk of Renwick in an April 10 ceremony at the Humboldt Methowat Church. The service featured floral decor, organ preludes, and a three tiered cake. The couple will reside in Renwick after a wedding trip. A later religious film event is planned by the Evan Séllcat United Brethren Church for April 24 at Renwick High School with a gate fee.

Marjory Louise -Harris Humboldt Dorothy H Leuven Kenneth G. Burk Atenwick Chas. Burk Renwick Methoweat Rew CR Buck Walter Lorthine Ferold Sirs. Miller Kenneth, Strahorn Kenwick Easter Tilliss Humbold Schools Navy Charles Burk Anna Pocter Carol and Kenneth Elmer Philipp Vern Harris Duane Harris Dick A. Hefty Jerry McCurry Richard Gusger Alla. Tanck Phyllis Leslie Kubly Evanséllcat United Brethren Church Renwick High School

Drivers License Tests Schedule in April

The Renwick Times reports testing will run every Wednesday and on Friday April 72 at Humboldt. Subscrib e to the Renwick Times for details.

Humboldt

Renwick High School Baseball Schedule for 1949 Season

Renwick High School outlines its 1949 baseball schedule with games beginning Thursday afternoon at Corwith. The list shows matches against Carwith, Laverne, Bode and Vernon, plus a sectional tournament in Goldfield on date unspecified.

Renwick High School Ine Corwith Carwith Laverne Bode Vernon Goldfield Hera

Young Baptists Attend Youth Rally at Goldfield

Young Baptists from Banrise Churches of the Northern Association held the Annual Youth Rally at Goldfield Friday in April. Officers were elected: President Betty Schnell Goldfield, Vice President Roc Martin Renwick, Treasurer Leonard Myers Corwith, Secretary Pat Houge Port Dodge Badger, State Representative Darrell McCullough Webster City, and Rev S. Blumkagem Renwick.

Associaion Goldfield Sii Betty Schnell Gold- Heidy Roc Martin Renwick Leonard Myers Corwith Pat Houge Port Dodge Badger Darrell McCullough Webster’ City Rev S$. A. Blumkagem

Renwick High Music Groups Earn Second Ratings

Renwick High School music entries including band chorus and glee clubs earned second ratings at the Ruthven music contest. Judging was close and a large percentage of entries received no rating, leaving the Renwick groups proud of their second placements. Directors include Mrs Charles Hummer for the band and Mr Hummer for the vocal groups.

Borg Glee Club Zits Glee Club Renwick High School Ran Uge Ruthven Charles Hummer At. Hummer

Amvets Auxiliary Elects Officers at Meeting

The Amvets Auxiliary gathered at Amvets Hall last Friday and elected officers. President Mrs Walter McPeak and 1st Vice President Mrs Robert Heide led a slate with 2nd Vice President Mrs Ole Carlson, Secretary Mrs Ernest Macha, and Treasurer Robert Johnson. Chaplain Mrs Milford McPeak and Historian Mrs Ole Tiele named.

Amvets Amvets Hall Walter McPeak Robert Heide Ole Carlson Ernest Macha Robert Johnson Milford McPeak A, BR Price Ole Tiele

Easter Cantata Presented at Lake Church

A large attendance gathered Sunday evening at Lake Lutheran Church to hear the Easter cantata directed by Mrs. Alvin Thorsen a former Renwick school teacher. The program was followed by a French and social hour.

Lake Luheran Thor Lutheran Church Alvin Thorsen Renwick

Four Square Lumber Now Available

The Wisconsin Lumber Company announces the return of four square lumber with two carloads unloaded and two more expected. Manager Lloyd Jenson states the firm is striving to meet the community’s lumber needs promptly.

Wisconsin Lumber Company Lloyd Jenson

Amvets Auxiliary County Convention on April 22

The County Convention of the Amvets Auxiliary will be held on Friday April 22 at the Amvets Hall in Renwick. Members are urged to be present.

Amvets Amvets Auxiliary Amvets Hall Renwick

Missionaries Leave China Explained by G E Hines

G E Hines from China spoke at a Baptist missionary meeting last Monday night about why missionaries return. He said United States policies harmed native Christians as communists viewed missionaries as American spies. He described how the Chinese attitude could endanger Christian workers and cited the tense climate in China.

G. E. Hines China Ching

County Health Program praised by Country Gentleman

The Humboldt County Health Fund supports doctors fees for families unable to pay examinations at clinics. The article, accompanying photos of Miss Zehms and Mrs. Floyd Russell, notes children needing adenoids removal and heart murmurs. Country Gentleman’s audience of two million readers is informed of a sound country health plan.

Heart Council Humboldt County Revairme Health Fund Zehms Floyd Russell Pathe Cum Farm Sureazuy Rex Stevenso Barbare Himdwail

Aerial Spray Offer For Farm Bureau Members

County Farm Bureau and 4 H Club News reports a DDT crop spray service for corn fields at 2.35 dollars per acre for Farm Bureau members, 3.50 dollars for new members, with the Bureau of Insect and Weed Control using professional pilots and large planes in Marshall Mahaska and nearby counties, promising at least one pound per acre and spraying within 72 hours of notification.

Farm Bureau Bureau of Insect and Weed Control Marshall Mahaska United Stites

America Legion and Auxiliary Meet Tonight

The American Legion and its Auxiliary will hold their regular monthly meeting tonight at the Salt Legion post. Members are urged to attend as agenda items include standard chapters and community updates.

Phe Amercian Legion American Legion Auxiliary The Legion Salt

Mr Peabody and the Mermaid arrives at Ren Theater

At last the comedy Mr Peabody and the Mermaid will be shown at the Ren Theater Friday and Saturday nights in April with Aum Birth and William Powell. Sunday Monday and Tuesday showings follow. A dramatic screen feature with Margaret OBrien, Robert Preston and Danny Thomas is also announced. No matinee Easter Sunday afternoon.

Mr. Peabody and The Ren Theater Aum Birth William Powell Saturn Monda Will A. Big Cine Evrertones Margaret O Brien Robert Preston Danny Thomas

Vernon Music Entries Receive Second Ratings

Vernon Consated School entries in music contest earned second ratings for two groups the girls chorus and the mixed chorus. Judges noted tighter competition this year with fewer entries. Ruthven Sarmida and Donald McGowan led the music program as teachers and organizers.

Vernon Ruthven Sarmida Ardias Irs Donald, McGowan

Choir Concert Draws Strong Community Attendance

Good turnout marked a Town State Teachers College Chorus concert last Friday. Five churches sponsored the event and provided a 6 30 dinner by Ladies Aids. An itemized financial report lists ticket income of 190.?? and expenses totaling 184.56, with supporters including Keith Hall and the Renwick School.

Sipps Maurice Gerow Keith EL Hall Renwick School Velma Sunderman

Renwick Seniors Set Show Grandad Steps Out

Renwick high school seniors prepare a three act comedy titled Grandad Steps Out for presentation Friday night May 6. The class play promises family friendly entertainment with cast details to be announced later.

Renwick Grandad

Two More Union Lenten Services Held Across Local Churches

On April 24 an inter church communion service will be led by Rev. Blumhagen at the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Another service titled It Is Finished by Rev. Sunderman will be held by the Methodists.

Rev Blumhagen Evangetical United Brethren Church Rev. Sunderman

Bade Defeats Vernon In Baseball Game

Vernon High School opened with a 3 to 2 loss to Bade in baseball. Leonard Hilerets starred with two home runs and a triple. The next game is scheduled at Rerwick on Tuesday, spring 19 at Vernon.

Bade Vernon Leonard Hilerets Rerwick Spri

Vernon Teachers Return Except One at Consolidated School

All Vernon Consolidated School teachers except one sign contracts to return for next year. Superintendent Ado McGowan and Wester Carlson lead the staff with Carmen Beer, Mrs. Howard, HR Seigelia, Jessie Helmke, Harriet Ruberg and others listed as returning. The music teacher Mrs Donald McGowan is not returning.

Vernon Consolidated School Donald. McGowan Vernon Ado McGowan Wester Carlson Carmen Beer Howard C. Seigelia Jessie Helmke Eng Harriet Ruberg

Bishop Spoke At Local Church Services Sunday

The Evangelical United Brethren Bishop delivered the morning sermon The Message of the Church at the Evangelical Church Sunday and gave an evening address titled Conused and Confusing regarding time and space.

Bishop Sun SL Stanffachs Evangelical United Brethren Churches Chris

Poems by Shirley Rasmussen from the American Pass collection

Poems written by Shirley Rasmussen appear in the boo Dm Bortavt American Pass. They include lines about goblins in a house and the death of night, followed by a poem about a friend returning from war as a hero. The pieces mix dreamlike imagery with wartime memory and personal loss.

Vernon Senior Class Play Set for Thursday Night

Vernon Donated School announces its Vernon Senior Class Play What a Family will be performed Thursday evening April 21 at eight o’clock. The cast includes Alitia Ruberg Warne Mark, Margaret Wilhett, Shirler Sperry, Delores Hinz, Ted Sperry, Geedl Pedersen, Juan Spei, Erle Van Noven, Eugen Sophisticated Your Leonard Kiler, and Pat Stewart among others. The skit follows a typical household with humorous incidents and a young couple’s romance amid family antics and slapstick scenes.

Vernon Donated Alitia Ruberg Tae Warne Mark Margaret Wilhett Shirler Sperry Delores’ Hinz Sperry Charles “Hetty Ted Sperry Geedl Pedersen

Farmers Co op to Begin $50,000 Construction Project

The Farmers Cooperative plans a $50,000 construction program at its site near Northwest Side waterworks. A new two-elevator building will be joined to the existing facilities, providing more storage and a 25 foot scale drive with truck unloading. Work expected to start May 1 and finish by August 1, with completion about teresa months.

Farmers Co-op Farmers Cooperative Coma Renwick Trexay Youngtove ‘Constencti Company Sigme Chy Wey Farmers Co-operative Company

Bicycle Ordinance Obedience Noted by Streets Commission

The streets commission thanks boys and girls for complying with the bicycle ordinance by refraining from riding on sidewalks in the business district. The policy aims to protect pedestrians exiting businesses, as striking someone from the sidewalk is a possible accident. Continue to obey all traffic regulations.

Wea Streets Commission Stein

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