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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1950

Page

4

Renwick Band and Glee Club Earn Superior Ratings

On April 15 1950 Renwick High School sent its band girls glee club and mixed chorus by Webster City to a music contest. The band and girls glee club directed by Keith Baessler and Janice Welty earned Superior ratings while the mixed chorus led by Welty earned a second. The groups will travel to Storm Lake for subsequent contests along with Britt participants.

Renwick High School Girls Glee Club Webster Cy Janice Welty Keith Baessler Afiss Welty Storm Lake Britt

Camp Questers Bake Sale This Saturday

The Camp Questers of the Ren wick Methodist Church will hold a bake sale on Saturday April 22 at Beenen Furniture Store starting at 1 30. The group includes 6th 7th and 8th graders and proceeds will help defray camp expenses and allow more to attend. Call Marilyn Dash or Buddy Ashpole on Saturday morning to place orders.

Renwick, Methodist Church Beenen Marilyn Dash Buddy Ashpole

Four Vernon Teachers Return to Vermont School

Four Vernon Consolidated teachers signed contracts for next year. Returning are Superintendent Arto McGowan, Coach Wesley Carson, Harriet Rubere first and second grade, and P C Sebelid fifth and sixth grade. Not returning are Jessie Heimke to Lobryille, Marian Dreilinger music, Lee Havward junior high, and Carmen Peer high school. Doris Keister hired for third and fourth grades. junior high, tuneic, and home ec positions still to be filled.

Vernon Consolidated School Arto: McGowan Wesley Carson Harriet Rubere Sirs P.C. Sebelid Jessie Heimke Lobryille Marian Dreilinger Lee Havward

Music Recitals By Mrs Eddie Boynes Next Week

Mrs. Eddie Boynes will present her music pupils in three recitals next week. The first is at LeVerne Methodist Church Sunday April 23 at 7 pm. The second at Renwick Evangelical United Church Monday April 24 at 8 pm. The third at Lake Lutheran Church Tuesday April 25 at 8 pm. Public invited. private recitals at her studio later.

Eddie Boynes LeVerne Spm Methodist Evangelical United Sethren Renwick The Lake Lutheran Bygness

Vernon Baseball Team Beats Renwick

The Vernon Consolidated School defeated Renwick 9 runs, ten hits, two errors to one run, two hits, three errors. Larson and Brechler pitched, Brock caught Vernon. Zimmerman and Bassler pitched, White caught Renwick. The Vernon team then beat Goldfield 6 to 1 at Vernon, with Larson and Brochler on the mound for Vernon and Madison and Schipull pitching for Goldfield.

Vernon Consolidated School Renwick Vernon Larson Brechler Brock Zimmerman Bassler White Ean Goldfield Brochler Madison Schipull

Hil Sunderman to Teach at Interdenominational Bible Conference

Mrs Hil Sunderman has been asked to teach at the Interdenominational Bible Conference to be held in Cedar Falls Iowa in August. She will also present a flannelboard lesson to the school each day.

Hil. Sunderman Cedar Falls Iowa

Many Sunday visits and local gatherings in Eagle Grove and area

The page lists numerous social calls and dinners across Eagle Grove and nearby towns. Attendees include the Trask, Martin, Hippen, Gillespie, Yanney, Ward, Yungelas, Tate, Heide, Nelson, and other families with visits to homes in Eagle Grove, Webster City, Britt, and Fort Dodge. It notes a 60th wedding anniversary, a Canasta party, and a Baptist Church nominating committee meeting with multiple attendees.

Work On Highway 60 Again Underway

Completion of the work on highway 60 is underway and detour signs have been erected at the south end from highway 3 north. Camer on, Joce Co., contractors, state that with favorable weather conditions the road should be completed in a few months. The first coat of asphalt was placed on part of the road last fall and the remainder has received the first base of rock and gravel. All that remains is the second coat of rock and gravel and the two coats of asphalt.

Cameron, Joce Co

Youth Work in Europe America Challenge Movie Event

A Thursday evening screening on April 20 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church will feature a film on youth work needs and conditions in Europe. Dan Ankerberg of Chicago will speak about his May trip for evangelistic work among youth. Dixie Doe will lead the singing, and a free will offering will be taken as Avkerberg and Dan tour Iowa towns with Rev. and Mrs. H L Sungerman as hosts.

At & Velock Europe Evangelical United Brethren Church Dan Ankerberg Chicago Dan Evan Gelissie Dixie Doe America

Anderson Sundries Redecoration Underway

Interior of Anderson Sundries is being redecorated and repainted during a spring cleanup effort. The work includes painting and renovations to refresh the shop space.

Anderson Anderson Sundries

School News Highlights From Hardy Gazette

The Hardy Gazette reports on seventh and eighth graders studying conservation and Civil War topics, with posters and tests. It notes dental clinic support from the American Legion Auxiliary, praise for perfect spelling and attendance, and birthday celebrations, along with student achievements and art projects.

Iowa F. Roosevelt Long Renwick American Legion Auxiliary Lois Larson Marilyn Perdun Roberta Kleveland Roger Johnson Merilyn Perdun American Legion Izzy Dr. Long Myron Myrna Mary Shirley Roger Georgia David Reymond Patricia Louise Bernadine Donald Johnson Jerry Tolheim Judy Johnson Denis Kirtley Raith Vickray Josephinne Matson Mane Bird Ronny Aubly Darold McKenna

Larry Kubly Eight Stricken With Polio

Larry Kubly eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Kubly was taken to Blank Memories Hospital Des Moines last Friday evening where he is suffering with polio. His right arm right leg and left shoulder are affected. Larry is a second grade student at Vernon Consolidated School and is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Kubly who live in Renwick.

Larry Kubly Melvin Kubly Blank Memories Hospital Des Moines Larry Vernon Consolidated School John Kubly Renwick

Vernon Glee Club Gets Second Rating at Contest

The Vernon Glee Club earned a second rating at the Webster City music contest held last Saturday. The mixed chorus with all 50 members participated but did not receive a better rating.

Vernon Consolidated School Glee Club Webster City

American Legion Building Undergoing Repair Work

The American Legion building is undergoing extensive repairs with new shorter windows and siding being added. Albert Nelson and helpers lead the project, improving both interior and exterior appearance.

American Legion Albert Nelson

Explorins Scout Crew Enjoys Hay Ride

The Explorins Scout Crew entertained a group of girls with a hay ride last Friday evening. Following the ride the group were served refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gorrell and Mr. and Mrs. Samson Flagstad hosted at the Gorrell Rome. The boys also thanked Chas Trask for the hay rack and N R Yarbrough for the use of his tractor.

Scout Rome Bis Raymond Gorell Samson Flagstad Gorrell Chas. Trask N.R

Patricia Jones Joins Grinnell College Band Spring Tour

Patricia Jones daughter of Velva Jones of Renwick will tour with Grinnell College band on its spring central Iowa trip. She plays clarinet in the 50 member group. The band plans four concerts in Belle Plaine Newton and Tama this month.

Grinnell Patricia Jones Velva Jones Renwick Grinnell College Iowa Miss Jones Belle Plaine Newton Tama

Mrs McGowan Attends National W S C S Meeting

Mrs R E McGowan of Renwick president of the Algone District W S C S in the Methodist Church heads to Cleveland Ohio for the national and international meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service. She travels with Rev Curber from Pocahontas as delegate from the northwest district.

R.E. McGowan Renwick Algone W.S.C.S Methodist Church Cleveland Ohio Woman's Society of Christian Service

Community social notes from Vernon and surrounding area

Mrs James Kelling and Mananne Baumgartner visited Thursday at the Panl Altman home in Humboldt. Mr and Mrs Herold Fitch and Arthur Stocketh of Belmond visited Sunday at the T W Hanson home in Algona. Louie Bram and Stevie attended a Tuesday evening visit at the Ole Carlson home. Mrs John Stevenson and Jackie visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Ole Carlson. Virgil Ervin and Edwin spent Sunday at the Arnold Simpson home in Mankato Minnesota. Frank French and daughters and Robert Nelson and sons were dinner guests at the John Baumgartner home. John Baumgartner and Elies Carlson were in Webster City on business last Wednesday. Virginia Krause entertained the Senior class and Arlo McGowan after the class play last Tuesday night. Richard and Howard Krause of Verne visited Wednesday evening for Herman Krause home. Ben Wilkinson visited Mrs Ed Anderson at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Dodge last Friday evening. The Friendly Neighbor Club met last Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Elmer Kubly. Mrs Francis Krause showed souvenirs from foreign countries. Mr and Mrs Raymond Umstead pane Viola of Earle Grove visited Sunday at the Ernest Exwerth home.

H.T. Yungelas Franklin Rick Manchester Michigan Brace Yungelas Alan Manson Virginia Tom Ames We Yungelas Webster City James Yungelas HT. Yungelas Viceil Tate Gerald Blackman Clarion Wheil Tate Bill, Pletcher Baby Carl Kelling Eegle Grove Kleen Huffaker Dashh Kurfman Bend Boosters Schoolhouse Carroll Gillespie Robert Heide Vern Harris Howard Smith Derthea P.J. Heide Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge Reptist Jim Nelson Carl Hebner Don Piven Don Silver Gregg Elkin Eagle Grove Raymond Paine Marion Porterfield Bobby Gordon Scott Town City Nelson Gerald Nelson Leftuy Thompson Bart Thompson Elryn Sebeelid Harold Madsyn Duane Milford McPeak Anderson James Kelling Mananne Baumgartner Tes Panl Altman Humbolds Herold Fitch Arthur Stocketh Belmond T.W. Hanson Algona Afr Louie Bram Stevie Ole Carlson John Stevenson Jackie Sied Virgil Ervin Edwin Arnold Simpson Mankato Minn Frank French Robert Nelson John Baumgartner Elies Carlson Virginia Krause Arlo McGowan Richard Howard Krause huVerne Herman Krause Ben Wilkinson Ed Anderson Lutheran Hospital Friendly Neighbor Club Elmer Kubly Francis Krause Raymond Umstead Pane Viola Earle Grove Ernest Exwerth Abs Orten Lerdai Terry Alan Dodge Hospital Bertha Sandvig Caifora Thor Les Stockdale Ernest Péterson Warne Nebr Pax Peterson Benny Jacobsen Iby Ann Eesie Grove Visi Land Carl Paul Peterson Arthur Jewell Herdy Brdt Tardt Sry Annie Axserson John Johnson JoAnn Max Beirstad Thomke Rey Amerson Herold Olson Humboldt Priz Ges Renwick Herman Harvey John Rasmussen John John's Birthdsr. Gress Ine ‘Ended the Messrs Dele Rasmaussen Alfred Rasmussen Dor Leaverton Cer Speilmeyer Howard Rasmussen Annie Amerson Arnold Charlie Helland Lake Ladies Aid Chet Edwards A.T. Baderschneider Wm. Hefti Paul Hegeen

Lake news spiral of church and social gatherings

The Lake Luther League held Sunday evening devotions at the church with Marilyn Gangshed Mildred Knuts on the topic Charlene Edwards giving 2 readings and Rev Severtson making remarks. Numerous visits and social events followed including family gatherings, birthday celebrations, and attendance at a choral concert in Boone. Many locals and relatives attended dinners and weekend visits across nearby towns and farms.

Lake Luther League 3Fission Society Marilyn Gangshed Mildred Knuts Charlene Edwards Severtson Edw. Oppedehi Phillip Renwick Joe Gangstead Arne Anderzon Hanson Abner Tofty Kanawha Shs Albin Nelson Harry Christenson Boone LuCelle Nelson Leo Bartzen Birs Tyrus Klinger Des Moines Chet Edwards Harry Pondstone Crerion AR. Hendricks Lehigh Nelson Milton Nelson Christine Red Nelson Curtis Nelson Vance Baxin Nelson Donnie Nelson Janice| Little

County Farm Bureau and 4-H News Owl Lake Boosters

Owl Lake Boomers 4-H club met at the Robert Hanson residence on April 1 with 11 members and one visitor. Dick Hanson presided and Ivan Rasmussen discussed ventilating building. A lunch was served by Mrs Hanson. Reporter Kenneth Byre notes 4-H ramp proposal, a welter roast planned for April 30, and vector safety discussion.

OWL Lake Boosters Owl Lake Nernon Boosters Veron Maret Mbers Nex Leonard Kiler Vector Safety Wes Inne Mrss Olden

Band Boosters Food Sale Set For April 29 Lat

Band Boosters sponsor a food sale at the Aussie showroom on Saturday April 29 starting at 2 pm and running into the evening. A lunch will be served and proceeds go toward purchasing two band instruments. Community members may contribute food and are urged to boost the band.

Herboldt Gesses Herbolde County Ruse

Also Mentioned on This Page

Renwick Band Glee Club Camp Questers Sale Interdenominational Bible Con Charlie Trask Jebileen Grant Trask Easie Grove Zelde Martin Merle Martin Clarence Hippen Ed Green Klemmne Albert Hippen Jim Gillespie Iowa State College Alfred Martin Maine Yanney Bill Helmke Alfred Kleen John Zimmerman Glen’ Martin Howard Dash Janet Martin Judy Gillespie Gait Wolf Arnold Hydecker Donald Ward Chris Schultz Corwith John, Zinonenan Irs Kle Raney Jerry Jane Herold Yanney Walter Kraft Kenneth Acy Kone Kanawiz C. A. Richardson Highway 60 Hardy Gazette Columbus, Ohio Lake News End Gilman Horton Dor Hooker Ronald Saban Phi Nesheim Thursda Neshei Don Leaverton Hristie Robert Cheierensen Helmholdt Bal Weir Hombola Leo Mimbach Iowa City County Farm Bureau 4-H Club Kenneth Byre Joanne Hela Stad Gery Fede Lake Township Baread Baresa Che Aire Hut Nes Sampson Harry, Christiansen Leslie Stockdale Demecerr Association Tto Donald Hooker DHIA Botton Teonard Kirchné Dwar Nes Dudles Bob Albert Sae Ae Erwin Schr Dean Dudley Suascr
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