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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1954

Page

4

Westmar College Choir to Perform Sacred Concert

Westmar College announces a sacred concert at Renwick school gymnasium on April 23 at 8:00 PM led by Assistant Professor of Music Larry Day. The program features Haydn's The Heavens are telling, Schutz motet So I Am The Voice, and Pilgrim's Chorus from Tannhauser with a clarinet quartet, plus Westmar male and women's choruses and intermission violin and clarinet numbers. The Rev R E Kerney hosts, and Robert Hefty is a choir member.

Larry Day Westmar ‘College le Mars Iowa Renwick School Haydn Heinrich Schutz Robert Shaw Will John Roberty Hefty

Completion of Two Year Catechetical Course at church

Sunday marked the completion of the two year catechetical course at Evangelical United Brethren Church. Recognition was given to the class and upon confession of faith they were received into church membership. Recipients included Ronald Anderson, Kenneth Friday, Dennis McCurry, Monte Hef, Ronald Hefty, Nona Hefty, and Harriet Sampson. The Sunday School presented each member with a Revised Standard Version Bible, presented by Superintendent Eldon Welter.

Evangelical United. Brethren Church The Ronald,Anderson Kenneth Friday Eldon. Welter

W M F Meeting At Badger April 28

The spring convention of the Eagle Grove circuit of the Women's Missionary Federation of the Evangelical Lutheran church will be held at the Badger Lutheran church Badger starting 10:00 AM Wednesday April 28. Rev B C Opsal of Minneapolis president of the Lutheran Bible school movement and Rev B F Molstre of Eagle Grove will speak. Several hundred delegates and visitors are expected. Mrs Ole Carlson head of the Ladies Aid Society will attend with delegates Mrs Edward Oppedahl and Miss Anna Kleve. Pastor Molstre to deliver the convention sermon and Pastor Opsal the inspirational address. A noon meal and coffee will be served.

Eagle Grove Women's. Missionary Federation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church B. C.opsal Minneapolis Lutheran’ Bible School, Movement B. F Meistre Eagle Grovg Badger Lutheran Church Badger J. Thompson Ladies’Aid’Society Renwick-Goldfield Ole Carlson Leake - Lutheran Church Edward Oppedahl Anna Kleve Molstre Opsal

Grass Fire Extinguished at Amivers Building

Renwick fire department was alerted shortly after seven Tuesday morning to extinguish two grass fires in the back yard of the Amivers Building. The flames were quickly put out with no damage reported.

Renwick Fire Department Amivers

Renwick Firemen Invited To Corwith Tonight

Corwith fire department extends an invitation to Renwick firefighters to attend the Hancock County Firemen's Association meeting in Corwith this Thursday evening at eight oclock as guests of honor.

Renwick Corwith

Wright Co. Cattle Feeders Dinner Features Noted Speakers

Dean R. F. Patterson of the University of South Dakota at Vermillion will address the Wright County Cattle Feeders on Tuesday April 20. He will cover world affairs rather than cattle feeding with Francis Kutish an Iowa State College economist outlining the cattle feeder outlook. Over 400 pounds of standing rib roasts were ordered for the capacity crowd at Legion Memorial Hall Eagle Grove dinner beginning at 6:45 P M.

Dean R. F. Patterson University of South Dakota At Vermillion Middle West Dean Patterson Francis Kutish Iowa State College Legion, Memorial Hall Eagle Grove

Lake News Shower for Viola Rowley at Lake Lutheran

A Saturday afternoon shower at the Lake Lutheran Church basement honored Viola Rowley of Kanawha. Hosts were Mrs Howard Rasmussen Mrs John Rasmussen and Mrs Alfred Rasmussen. The program included solos by Mrs Dale Rasmussen poems by Mrs Don Leaverton and three contests. A pink carnation corsage was presented to the guest of honor who is to wed April 27. Guests assisted in opening gifts and a lunch was served by the hostesses with Mrs Lewis Rowley of Webster City pouring. Several local visitors and family members were noted at the event and surrounding happenings.

Viola Rowley Kanawha Lake Lutheran Church Howard Rasmussen John. ‘Rasmussen Alfred Rasmussen Dale’ Rasmussen Ethel Rasmussen Don ‘Leaverton Don Leaverton Lewis Rowley Webster City Harry’ Anfinson Olene Holmes Ole Skiye Steve Sampson Brank Myers Titenics Clarence Mildred Evans Stevens Lena’ Edwards Alroa Chet Fred Engstrom Ona Marie Renwick Q. L Roberta Kensington Alfred Rasmussen Carl -Spellmeyer Doris Jean Nick Andersen Mary. Nielson Hardy Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge Bob Smith Iowa State College Ames Clarion Charlene Edwards Chester Fawards Lewis Sampson Women’s Don, Lerdal Milton Nelson Christine Alfred Nelson Edwin Curtis Don Nelson Harry Hendricks Ft. Dodge Les Stockdale Humboldt Norene Johnson Elmer Johnson Lewis Robert Ostbloom Sherrill Oppedahl

Renwick Lutheran Church Activities Schedule

T J Scrtttson pastor announces Lenten services each Thursday at 8 pm Good Friday service with Holy Communion Friday at 8 pm Confirmation class meets Saturday at 9 30 am Sunday School 1 4 M Easter Sunday service at 11 am Contributions urged May offerings to support the Risen Lord Viking Chorus from St Olaf College performs at Badger Lutheran Church next Sunday afternoon at 3 30 pm and at Begie Grove High School Sunday evening at 8 pm

Methodis Church Calendar Of Easter Week Activities

Methodist church schedule lists Easter Sunrise Service at 6 30 and Morning Worship at 11 00 with Holy Communion Good Friday and Union Services. Preparatory Membership Classes on April 20 21 WC S at Mrs Nick Andersen home and Herold Pannell on April 21. Junior choir rehearsal April 19.

Schoo James Yungelas Tue Wed Ws.c.s Nick “Andersen Saxton Herold Pannell

Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church Service Notice

Renwick R. E. Langholz pastor announces Sunday schedule at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church. Sunday School and Bible class start 9:30 AM followed by worship services at 10:30 AM.

Lutheran Church Renwick R. E. Langholz

Evangelical United Brethren Church Services Summary

Kerney pastor leads Evangelical United Brethren Church with Sunday School at 10:09 and worship at 11:00. Candlelight communion Thursday 7:30 PM. Good Friday service at Methodist Church 11:00 AM. Easter worship Sunday 11:00 AM with infant baptism possible. Lenten and Easter offerings noted. Brotherhood meeting Monday April 19 at 7:30 PM.

Ann Eldon Walter Union Brotherhood

Baptist Church Service Notes and Ester Breakfast

The E F Thompson Baptist Church lists Pastor as BAPTIST CHURCH E F Thompson Pastor Sunday School EO 00 A Charley Trask Superintendent Morning Worship 11:00 A M The Baptist Young People choir and Junior Mission Group will hold an Ester breakfast Sunday morning at 8 o'clock.

Charley Trask the Baptist

Swine Feeding Discussion at Renwick School House

H Dale Cole of the Quakerats Company invites farmers and interested locals to an open meeting on swine feeding and management. Dr Nesheim of Quaker Oats will lead the discussion at Renwick school house Tuesday night April 20 starting 7 30 P M with refreshments served afterward.

H. Dale Cole Quakerats Company Renwick RO. Nesheim Quaker Oats Co

Band Boosters To Elect Officers April 19

The regular Band Boosters meeting will be held Monday night April 19 at the Renwick school lunch room. It is the final meeting of the school year and officers will be elected.

Band Boosters Renwick

Mrs. Mary E. Smith of Ames Died April 3rd

Mrs. Mary E. Smith of Ames died April 3 from coronary complications after a two year illness. Funeral services were held April 3 at Adams Funeral Home in Ames with Rev. Robert Pirnell of Ames First Methodist Church presiding. Born July 11, 1868 in Cole, she lived in Story County most of her life, with 11 years in Humboldt county. She married E. M. Smith in Nevada on Sept. 4, 1889. he preceded her in death in 1924. Surviving children are Harlan of Ames, Dr. Earl of Slater, Glenn of Omaha, and daughters Mrs. Blance Miller of Kenosha and Mrs. Bertha Davis of Renwick. She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Vernie Shaffer and Mrs. Emily Handsacker of Nevada, 13 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Several relatives attended the funeral from nearby towns.

Mary. E. Smith Ames Adams Funeral Home Robert Pirnell Ames First Methodist Church Smith Cole Michael Rosanne Cook Story County Humboldt County E. M. Smith Nevada Russell Harlan Earl Slater Glenn Omaha Mra Blance Miller Kenosha Wis Bertha Davis Renwick Vernie Shaffér Emily’ Handsacker Omer Davis Herschell Chris H. Schneider Glen Martin E. §. Thompson Everett Nelson Terry Mitchel M. W. Yan

Local residents see family visits and hospital moves

Patricia Jones of Das spent the weekend at home. Velva Jones took Patricia and Gloria Stafford to Ames Sun i after noon. August Husphikia and family hosted Sunday dinner at Dan Halligan’s. Mr and Mrs W G Green of West Engaged guests at Luchsinger home. Richard Nelson moved from Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge to Veterans hospital Des Moines healing from a car accident. M B Richardson attended the Des Moines Sport Show and stayed with L E Graber. Wilbur Nissen injured at the Corner Store building last week.

Patricia Jones Das Velva-Jones Gloria Stafford Ames Suni August Dan’ Halligan Carwith West Aginst Uschka Rome Sacle oWilbert Anna Luchsingt Humboldt Mots John’ Zimmerman John“ Hefti Armoury South Dakota John Luchsinger Luchsinger Richard’ Nelson Lutheran Hospital Fort’ Dodge Veterans: Hospital

Sunday Socials Across Vernon Area

Vernon area residents hosted and visited each other Sunday and Saturday evenings. Families including the H Schneider, Yanney, Krease, Erwin, Johnson, Simpson, Stauffacher and Britt households shared meals and casual calls at multiple homes in Webster City, Bode, Corwith, Wesley, and nearby towns.

Ray “Mills Chris H. Senhesdar Addie Livingston Corwith Mae Clowes Kenneth Lushsinger Ole. Carlson George Markman Chris’ H Schneider Richard Nelson Ft Dodge Chris A. Schneider Webbie Jeff Omer Davis Harold Yanney Mome Yanney Martin. Johnson Dale Johnny Bode Francis Krease Murray Simpson Webster City Lloyd Erwin Virgil Erwin Arthur Stauffacher Fritz Britt Terry Mitchell

Fire Destroys Garage and Tool Shop on Frank Welter Farm

A fire of undetermined origin destroyed the contents of a two-building garage and tool shop on the Frank Welter farm, one mile north and four and a half miles west of Renwick. The alarm was set at about 5 30 Monday afternoon as Renwick and Livermore departments arrived to find the structure ablaze. They focused on protecting nearby buildings and extinguishing the blaze while the shop’s tools, equipment, fertilizer, and other items were lost. Eagle Grove department was summoned but withdrew after assessing no further help was needed.

Frank Welter Renwick Livermore Eagle Grove

Final Reading Hour At Library Saturday

The Renwick Public Library will hold a final reading Saturday April 17 at 2:00 PM. Readers last Saturday were Mrs. Howard Clapham and Mrs. Ole Carlson.

Renwick

Hardware Week Observed at Richardson and Walker Stores

Notices indicate Hardware Week events at M. B. Richardson and Chas Walker stores with activities Saturday afternoon and evening including coffee samples and demonstrations. Local shoppers are invited to visit the outlets during this observance.

Dr Arne's Office Redevelopment Announced

Repairs begin with redecorating Dr Arne's office over a three day period April 15 and 16. Authorities advise patients to expect minor disruptions while work proceeds.

Cribbage tournament draws fifteen players at Oakdale chapter

Fifteen attended the Oakdale chapter cribbage event last Wednesday evening. Mrs Victor Rademaker earned high score and prize, with Martin Job taking second high.

Oakdale Victor Rademaker Martin Job

Wright County Firemen's meeting held Thursday in Eagle Grove

The Wright County Firemen's Association met Thursday evening in Eagle Grove with attendees Fritz Britt Elmer Schnewer W Pl Wittmer Howard Smith and Sam Flogstad Charles Conneley from the State Fire Marshall's office as speaker. They discussed arson causes and the need for free protection and escapes in convalescent homes statewide.

Wright County Firemen’s Assoc Eagle Grove Fritz Britt Elmer Schnewer W. Pl. Wittmer

Berwick Iowa dog license requires rabies vaccination

A correction declares that every dog owner in Berwick Iowa must present a certificate from a licensed veterinarian proving rabies vaccination before a dog license is issued each year. The dog tax collector will issue licenses only after this vaccination proof is provided.

Berwick Iowa

Local dinner guests include Guggisbergs Packards and Bicorns

Mr and Mrs Henry Bicorn and Mr and Mrs Fred Guggisburs with daughter hosted Sunday dinner for Mrs Anna Guggisburs and the Packards. The gathering highlighted family ties among local residents.

Henry Fred Gugisburgs Bo M. Packard Anna

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