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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1947

Page

5

Drive For Funds For Cancer Society Starts April Drive

The American Cancer Society launches its annual April appeal for cancer research education and service. Iowa’s share is 204230 dollars with 60 percent kept in state for local units. In Iowa one in two families affected. early diagnosis can cut death rate in half. Mrs Fred Rasmussen leads Renwick drive starting Monday April 21 with house to house canvass. local workers listed including Mesdames Attig Tuven er Anderson Sadler and others. Vernon Two chair listed, Humboldt County quota noted as 220.

American Cancer Society Stope Cas Lowa Iowa Nas Cancer Control Renwick Fred Rasmussen Casnvass Rasmussenl Louis "Heatland Raymond Gorrell Rose Hefty Howard Larson Iis Vergil Emin Vernon Two Vernon Humboldt County

Men’s Brotherhood Meeting Friday Night at Renwick Church

The Men’s Brotherhood group of Renwick Lutheran Church hosts men from Lake Corwith and Belmond Lutheran Churches Friday evening. Lou Bender of Davenport, president of the Town District Federation of Brotherhoods, will deliver a timely message. The meeting begins at eight o’clock. local members are urged to attend and welcome the guests.

Renwick Lutheran the Lake Corwith Belmond Apris Mrr Lou Bender Davenport

Baptist Mission Society Meets in Gilmore City

An all day district meeting of the Baptist Mission Society was held at Gilmore City on April 4. Attendees included Mesdames George Peters, Matton, Terry Mitchell, James Nelson, Marvin Nelson, Wilbur Wisson, Carl Kelling, and Ona Marie Engstrom. Rev Blumhagen accompanied them.

The Baptist Mission Society Gilmore City Romiere Mesdames George Peters Matton Terry Mitchell James Nelson Marvin Nelson Wilbur Wisson Carl Kelling Ona Marie Engstrom Blumhagen

County Legion Auxiliary Meeting at Bode

Attendees at the County Legion Auxiliary gathering in Bode include Mrs John Zimerman Mrs Lh RR Turner Mrs Paul Heggen and Mrs Alvin Engstrom with locals reporting their participation at the event.

County Legion Auxiliary Bode Thesday John Zimerman RR. Turner Paul Heggen Alvin Engstrom

Drake University Choir Concert at Forest City

The Drake University Choir will perform at the high school in Forest City on Tuesday April 22. Shirley Crawford of Renwick is a member of the choir.

Drake University Forest City Shirley Crawford Renwick

No Interruption Here In Phone Service

The telephone strike that began on April 7 has minimally affected local service in Eagle Grove. Manager L E George and two supervisors have kept operations steady, with dial service largely intact and only a few reported trouble cases. A technician was dispatched Monday to address issues.

Ion L.E. George Eagle Grove Renwisk George

Remodeling Underway At Methodist Church

Remodeling is underway at Redwick Methodist Church to ease overcrowding in the church school. The south room will be extended east the full length of the auditorium, and a full basement is being dug to house classes and a restroom. Work is funded by church members and construction will begin soon for the added room.

Busy Time For Renwick Hatchery

Renwick Hatchery is a busy place with daytime activity and many baby chicks. Mr Latch promotes increased egg production for local and foreign markets, urging local poultry producers to seed the effort.

Renwick Latch Times

Custom Spray System for home and farm use

The Mullins Bigbird Corn Company introduces a custom spray system to kill flies insects and weeds at home and on the farm. Promoted in this issue of the Times the ad notes strong interest and success. Interested readers may contact Dwaine Harris Renwick Harold Broot Ottosen or Paul Houston Corwith.

Mullins Bigbird Corn Company The Times Dwaine Harris Renwick Harold Broot Ottosen Paul Houston Corwith

Missionary Spring Institute Held at Fort Dodge

The Evangelical United Brethren Church hosted the Missionary Spring Institute last Thursday at Fort Dodge. Attending locals included Meresdiames TS Christenson Clyde Mills Sanford Anderson Duane McCurry L R Turner and John Zimmerman.

Missionary Spring Institute The Evangelical United Brethren Church Fort Dodge Meresdiames TS Christenson Clyde Mills Sanford Anderson Duane McCurry L. R. Turner John Zimmerman

Legion Auxiliary to Meet Each Wednesday Night

Legion Auxiliary members plan to meet each Wednesday night at the Legion Hall to sew carpet rags for the Veterans Hospital in Knoxville. The ladies hope for good turnout each week.

Legion Auxiliary Legion The Legion Haly Veremns Knoxville

Rural Fire Truck Campaign Progress Report

The subscription drive to fund a rural fire truck is underway with printed petitions and township organizing under way. Funds total 360 dollars from a scrap drive plus 100 dollars from Renwick Savings Bank, and inquiries for more information are welcomed.

Abw Renwick Savings Bank

Barbara Hendrickson Dies After Illness at Age Two

Barbara Hendrickson aged two died Friday after a brief illness. She leaves her parents Mk and Mrs Blarne Hendrickson, a sister Phyllis, and a brother Phillip seven. A short service was held Sunday at 1 pm at the Herman Krave home, followed by a 2:30 pm service at the Methodist Church with Rev. P. W. Neal. Music by Mrs. Shelby Nelson, with Mrs. Hurl Gimer accompanist and Mr. Vern Ford at the organ. Pallbearers were Sherman Flostad, Joseph Crossley, Richard Vorjang, and Pete Schuberg. Burial was in Bode.

Blarne Hendrickson Barbara Phyllis Phillip Herman’ Krave Methodist Chorch P. W. Neal Shelby- Nelson Hurl Gimer Vern Ford Sherman Flos+stad Joseph Crossiey Richard Vor Jang Pete Schuberg Bode

Women lead service and plan postposed dinner in church

Mrs E L Sunderman preached at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in place of Rev Sunderman who is recovering from flu. The parish pot luck dinner and officers election were postponed to April 26 at the schoolhouse after the worship service.

E. L. Sunderman Rev. Sunderman Evangelical, United Brethren Church Sendley

Household Goods Sale Lat April 19

The household goods and personal belongings of the late Conrad Bemmgartner will be sold at public auction at his former residence here on Saturday April 19 beginning at 1 30. Elsewhere in this issue of the Times is an ad containing an itemized list of articles to be sold.

Conrad Bemmgartner The Times

Legion and Auxiliary Hold Regular Meeting at Legion Hall

The American Legion and Auxiliary held their regular meeting last Thursday night at the Legion Hall. Refreshments were served at the close by Mr and Mrs Bob Nedson, Mr and Mrs Bart Martin, and Mrs Everett Nelson. Subscribe for the Renwick Times.

The American Legion and Auxiliary Etd the Legion Hall Bob Nedson Bart Martin Everett Nelson

Humboldt Meeting Elects Club Officers at Methodist Church

Eighty four members registered at the Humboldt County Pederz sit Women's Chubs Meeting held last Saturday at the Methodist Church in Hum Soir. Election of Renwick Clubs officers included County President Mrs. Ed. Van Grove and 1st Vice President Mrs. L. W. Miller of Livermore with Cor responding Secretary Mrs. Harold Yanney of Renwick. Attending from here were Mrs. S. H. Kassie, Mrs. Ole Tielle, Mrs. Tieran Neram, Mrs. Stantes McCary, Mrs. Harold Yanney, Mrs. Terry Mitchell, Jeannette Darland, Mrs. Raymond Gorrell, Mrs. Extred Pearson, and Mrs. Louis Hesiland.

Humboldt County Pederzsit Hum Soir Renwick Ed. van Grove L. W. Miller Livermore Harold Yanney S. H. Kassie Ole Tielle Tieran Neram Stantes McCary Terry Mitchell Jeannette Darland Raymond -Gorrell Extred Pearson Louis Hesiland

Good Attendance At Farmers Co op Meet

Despite weather, a fine turnout of men attended the Farmers Cooperative meeting held at the schoolhouse in Renwick Thursday night. Warner Doolittle introduced Des Moines public relations director and several plant managers who spoke on the new Eagle Grow Fertilizer Plant and the rendering plant.

Farmers Cooperative Renwick Warner Doolittle Farmers Co-op Co Eagie Doolittle Mir Laord Clank Des Moines Rela Iowa Consumers Co-Op Association Rerkods

Methodist Youth Rally at Corwith in April

A Sub-District Methodist Youth Fellowship Rally is set for Sunday at Corwith Town. The evening includes registration, recreation, games, an evening program featuring a motion picture The Great Commandment, and dinner served by local MYE mothers. Registration 50 cents includes dinner.

Methodist Youth Fellowship Corwith v.Treas

Auxiliary to Amvets Meeting Next Monday

The Auxiliary to Amvets will meet next Monday afternoon to sew and hold a brief business session. A county meeting at Thor is scheduled today April 17 with registration at nine o clock for an all day event.

Amvets Thor

Boy Scout Meeting Set For Monday Night

A Boy Scout meeting is scheduled for Monday night at Lagion Hall beginning at seven o'clock.

BOY Scout Meeting Boy Scout Ion Hadi

County Farm Bureau and 4 H Club News Headline

Humboldt County 4 H girls plan Rally Day after luncheon. County Extension Director Al Hagen seeks farmers averaging at least 7.5 pigs per litter to join Master Swine Producers project. Spring Cattle Feed meeting April 26-27 at Humboldt Leg basement features Ea Devig as speaker. tickets 0.07 sale soon.

al Hagen Humboldt County Laws Cal Humboldt Hobart Washington Iowa County Calliber Ea. Devig X2attle Breeders, Association Farm Bureau

Baseball schedule outlines games with Bode and weather delays

The Renwick team lists a postponed opening series with Vermont and two games versus Bode on Friday April 18. Weather delays push several contests, with remaining dates to be updated as conditions permit.

Renwick Asevere Vermon Owas Bag Grove Bode Goldfield Thera Vernon LaVerne Thers Livermore

Rebekah Lodge Convention Held at Humboldt

A district convention of the Rebekah Lodge was held Monday at Humboldt. Those from here attending included Mesdames Samson Flagstag Ralph Anderson A Park ard Harold Vanner Maine Fanner and Howard McCain.

Rebekah Lodge Humboldt Mesdames Samson Flagstag Ralph Anderson A. Parkard Harold Vanner Maine Fanner Howard McCain

Waste paper drive ends May first at church basement

House cleaning time prompts disposal of waste paper at the Evangelical United Brethren church basement before May 1. Mr and Mrs R M Goettsche depart for Tucson Arizona for a months visit with their daughter Anza Mills will manage the office in his absence at 3531.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Star R. M. Geettsh Tucson Atizora

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Funds For Cancer Society Men’s Brotherhood Gilmore Kode Methodist Church Renwick Hatchery Fort Dona Barbara Hendrickson Legion and Aumiliary Renwick Times Humboldt Meeting Farmers Co-op Cecil’ Ries- Jing Pertilizer Rendér Harelé Melia Jplant Olkon Boone’ Waller Methodist County Farm Bureau 4-H Club Lee Girs Hunsboldt Myrtle Hewittis Artiachl Mary Bode Fri Rebekah
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