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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1951

Page

5

Funeral Sunday for Fred Gugger Died Last Week in Renwick

Fred Gugger born November 18 1870 in Buchelterberg Canton Berne Switzerland died April 19 after long illness. Survived by wife Bertha and five children Frise Resswick Meta Luchsinger Long Beach Rosa Ogan Hardy six grandchildren and brothers Karl Jacob John. Services at Renwick Methodist Church with Rev Sunderman officiating. Bearers included Marx Schiwytter John Baumgartner George Mills and others.

Fred Benedict Elizabeth Schindler Gugger Buchelterberg Berne Switzerland Reformed Church Evangelical United Brethren Church Renwick America Wisconsins Fred Gueger Lena Schlaegel Evangelical Church Elizabeth Mr. Gugger Bertha Begger Lucerne Mr. Guezer Woodman of America Port Dodge Hospital Arn Jensig Uis Frise Resswick Meta Luchsinger Long Beach California Rosa Ogan Hardy Karl Jacob John Methodis Renvy Rav EK. L Sunderman Dick S Francis Krause Ory Neeurer Erdktie L Breness Wee Marx Schiwyter John Baumgartner George Mills George Markman Chris Schneider Frank French

Renwick Firemen Set Monthly Meeting This Thursday

The Renwick fire department schedules its regular monthly meeting for Thursday evening in the Council Room. All members are urged to attend. Weekend and weekday visits include Mr and Mrs P H Sadler and family at 21 Eagle Grove, Mrs Ebner Philipp visiting near Humboldt, and multiple local residents attending gatherings and dinners in Estherville and surrounding areas.

Renwick P.H. Sadler Frank Sadler Eagle Grove Peer Thurternoun Ebner Philipp Clarenge Hauck Humboldt Mary Hauck Dick A. Hefty Sur Hob Pat Nona Hef D. Reed Estherville Clarence Hefty Kit. Hefty Roger Mer Cormick Wisconsin Homer O. Thiel Rosemary Corning Iowa F. ©. Potter Rapid City S. 2 K. M. McClure Gelmond Thigi-Mayer George Peters

Stars In My Crown at Ren Theater

Ren Theater screens Stars In My Crown on Thursday Friday two shows and Saturday April 26 27 28 with a Saturday matinee at two. Joel McCrea Ellen Drew and Dean Stockwell star in a humane family drama about a minister and small town life. Critics and ministers praised it as suitable for all families.

Ren Theater Joel McCrea Ellen Drew Dean Stockwell

William Anderson obituary notes long Renwick life

William Anderson born April 16 1856 near Eagle Grove died April 16 1931 at 72 after years in Renwick. He married King A Quesry October 21 1900 in Goldfield Iowa. three children Floyd and Pearl survived, Henry died in infancy. Survived by wife nine and many relatives. Funeral April 19 at Renwick Methodist Church with out of town relatives attending.

W. Anderson John Margaret Eagle Grove Renwick King A. Quesry Goldfield Iown Floyd Hany Pearl Helen Pari Hard Orville Hoveland Anderson Pebrusky Keach Ith Thomas Cimer John Zimmermien Leon Benson Mervin’ Giffen Tom Kissinger Dennard Meyers Neal Wildman Tom Heine Ray Halliday Brookings 3. D Vand Ed Anderson James Anderson Wadena Minn Albert Gertner Westbrook Elvin Torkelson Windom Mervin Giffen Everett Ewig Jackson Des Moines Iowa Floyd Anderson GC. E. Rhiner Elmer Oldson Mildred Dorein Forast Christenson Frank Baessier Humboldt Tominger Livermore Nels Jensen Luverne Jess Anderson Goodell Iver Laurson Dayton Elmer Rowhey Kanawha Claude Bo‘ward Donald Meyers Tom Haine Corwith Everett Anderton Belmond Karl King Portedge Donald Smith Goldfield Lyle Anderson Webster Cin

Renwick School Spring Music Concert Details

The Renwick School music organization stages a spring concert on Tuesday evening May 3 at 8:00 in the school auditorium. The program features the band mixed chorus boys and girls glee clubs with solo and small group performances. Admission is free with a 2 collection to offset expenses.

Renwick School Boys Glee Club Girls Glee Club Helow Hanse Grete White Gardens Glee Club Finte Eagie Sharinin Don Tesdahl Great Lone Hills Gree Club Thaeron Doolittle Bob Hefty Jesu

Amvets Home Talent Show Draws Crowd and Proceeds

The Amvets and Amvets Auxiliary hosted a home talent show last Friday night with C. M. Gillespie as master of ceremonies. Betty Engstrom and Jimmie Loebig served as bride and groom in a Tom Thumb wedding, with Beverly Hoveland and Clair Nerexza performing vocal numbers, and young participants filling the program with tap dances, instrumentals, and a beauty contest. Proceeds totaled $165.25 as thanks went to all participants and attendees.

Amvets C. M. Gillespie Paul Yarbrough Beverly Hoveland Clair Nerexza Richard Gimer Betty Engtrom Jimmie Loebig Gillepie Joe Lame Sondra Whyte Goldfield Judy Goenseh Sunt W.P. Wittmer Minskel Sew Mre Wittmer Amy Wish Ant

Amvets and Auxiliary Plan May Meeting at Lane Home

The Amvets and Amvets Auxiliary will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening May 1 at Spamn the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Lane.

The Amvets and Amvets Auxiliery Spamn Joe Lane

Lake News Lake Luther League bike sale funds

The Lake Luther League held a September bike sale at Renwick raising 37.50. Sunday afternoon visitors included Frank Weir Genevieve and Jean of Clation. Various local hosts welcomed visitors from Windom Holmes Clear Lake and Missouri over the weekend.

Lake Luther League Renwick Frank Weir Genevieve Jean Clation The Humane Home A. C. Nickel Ellen Judith Ann John Keaton Loia Karen Sit East of Goldfield Sun Clarence Peterson Chet Howards P. U. Enge Douglas Windom Mmn Giern Amosson Honnie Bobbie Clear Lake Oscar Ulstad Holmes Alta Frenen Edi Harvey Missouri Carl McVoneghy Knoxville Mayne Bjorklund Harveys Aso Bjorklund

Winners In Poppy Poster Contest Named

The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored a school poster contest with Richard Gimner of Renwick and Mer Baret Guy of Vernon Consolidated earning first place. Their posters advance to district judging for the national contest. Judges were Rev C E Custer Mrs Custer and Mrs W P Wittmer. Auxiliary committee members were Mrs Albert Nelson Mrs Henry Kepner and Ralph White.

American Legion Auxiliary Richard Gimner Renwick Mer- Baret Guy Vernon Consolidated School C. E. Custer W. P. Wittmer Auxiliary Mesdames Albert Nelson Henry Kepner Ralph White

Renwick Cleanup Drive Extends to May 10

Renwick declares cleanup period from now through May 10 asking residents to place trash and ashes out by May 1. Municipal crews will begin regular tin can collection every two weeks after this initial haul. Residents report extensive yard work already done and are urged to ensure pickup of first collection.

Renwick Citas Burk

W F Miller of Livermore Dies at 89

W F Miller, 89, of Livermore, Iowa, died Saturday evening April 21 at his home. He had worked in the newspaper and printing business for 63 years and was father of L W Times and grandfather of Mrs. Harl Gimer of Renwick. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church in Livermore with burial in Livermore Cemetery.

W. EF. Miller Livermore Lowe Miller LW. Times Harl Gimer Renwick Presbyterian Church

Renwick man earns citation for volunteer work

E. C. Selgend of Renwick received a citation from Secretary of Labor Maurice J. Tobin for his work in the area as a volunteer farmer recruiter. He is one of 27 Iowa recipients in a district that includes Webster Calhoun Pocahontas and Humboldt counties with 32 volunteer representatives aiding job seekers.

E. C. Selgend Renwick Secretary of Labor Maurice J. Tobin Isbor Iowa Webster Calhoun Pocahontas Humbadt Hias

Vernon Seniors Present Class Play Cuckoo's Nest Night

The Vernon Consolidated school senior class staged The Cuckoo's Nest last Friday before a large audience. The play received strong appreciation from spectators who praised the cast and performances.

Vernon Vernon Consolidated School

Scout Executive to Visit Renwick April 30

Scout Executive Mark Perkinson will speak at the Legion Hall Renwick on Monday evening April 30 to discuss cubbing and scouting. All committee members are urged to attend.

Mark Perkinson Legion Hall Renwick

Ashpole Garage Installs Car Wash Rack Inside

Ashpole Garage has installed a car wash rack in one corner to perform car washing jobs indoors, enabling washing regardless of weather conditions.

Ashpole Garage Ashpole

Gloria Stafford Pledged To Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority

Miss Gloria Stafford a student at Iowa State College in Ames has been pledged to the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Gloria is the daughter of Dr and Mrs A H Stafford of Ren wick

Gloria Stafford Iowa State College At Ames Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Gloria A. H. Stafford Renwick

Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Robert Marse

Mrs Robert Merse aged 22 died in San Francisco on Saturday morning April 21. She was the former Eloise Packard daughter of Mr and Mrs EB M Packard of Renwick Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Methodist Church in Renwick She is survived by her husband a young daughter and her parents.

Robert Merse San Francisco Calif Marse Eloise Packard EB. M. Packard Renwick Methodist Church

Renwick Independ ent baseball team forms for season

Members met Monday evening to organize the Renwick Independent baseball team for spring and summer play. The local club joins the Kossuth League of eight teams with Stanley McCurry as manager. A practice game is set for Sunday afternoon at 2 at the Renwick ballfield. The first league game is May 20 at Whittemore.

Renwick Kossuth Stanley McCurry Mey Whittemore

Chypshes Lake Lutheran Church Weekly notices

The Lake Lutheran Church announces worship at 9 30 with Pastor T J Severtson leading at First Lutheran Humboldt. Sunday School at 10 30. Luther League and Rural Life groups meet next Sunday evening. Women's Missionary Federation plans for March 2 30. youth and society report on transportation. organizational meeting May 22 at 9 30.

Dhe Eather Woman’s Missionary Federation of the Leke Tional

Methodist Church Promotes Happier Families Theme

Church notices from Renwick Iowa highlight a sermon series titled Church Going Families Are Happier Families led by Pastor C E Guster. Details list Sunday school, choir rehearsals, hostesses, and events including a youth rally at the Blemme Methodist Church with M Y F district activities scheduled around late April.

Methodist Church C. E. Guster Hasdy Lowa Harold Pennell Earish Dhoi Wss Ene James Bach Parnell Godrea Anderson Dorothy Resmusen Sun M.Y.F Blemme Methodist Church

St Pauls Lutheran Church Renwick Service and Choir Schedule

St Pauls Lutheran Church Renwick announces Sunday worship at 10:50 AM with Sunday School at 9:30 AM and Altar, Alms service. Thursday senior choir rehearsal at 8 PM and Saturday confirmation instruction at 9:30 AM with junior choir at 11:20 AM. Pastor Langhol leads.

RE. Langhol Sanday School

Baptist Church Schedule Highlighted by Interim Pastor

F Thompson leads the Baptist church with interim pastor Wilbur Nissen as superintendent of Sunday School. Morning worship is set for 11:00 AM.

Baptist Church F. Thompson Wilbur Nissen

Evangelical United Brethren Church Notices

Sunday School and band will meet with H L Sunderman at 11 00. Bible Study and Prayer Service Sunday evening at 7 30 with Clyde and Mrs Mills. Builders Class meets Thursday evening with George and Mrs Mills.

H. L. Sunderman Clyde Mills George Mills

Tomahawk's Mother of the Year honors Mrs Yanney

Thompson Hybrid Corn Company names Mrs W Yanney as Tomahawk's Mother of the Year. May issue feature shows Yanner farm home and family including Harold 28 Harold 23 and Beulah 16 plus two granddaughters. Article credits her for guiding family in a normal Christian life.

W. Yanney Tomahawk Thompson Hybrid Corn Company, Inc Beulah Harold Yanner Yanner

Eliminate Fire Hazards Now Fire Chief Urges Cleanup

Fire Chief Octo Swenson warns residents to spend the next five weeks cleaning trash that could ignite on Side Dr and to repair cracked chimneys, avoid burning leaves, and ensure all flames are attended, stressing safety measures in a community warning.

Octo Swenson

New Arrivals Miz and Airs Herbert De Lane Baby Born

Mrs DeLane Batty Selectic announces the birth of a baby to Mr and Mrs B C Seiger Ltd of Renwick at Hampton Hospital on Sunday evening April 22. The newborn is welcomed by relatives and friends in Clarion.

Postmaster Mimbach Announces Bond Business Transacted

Correction note from the Postmaster Leo Mimbach states no pestel savings or bond business will be transacted by order at the Posta apartment.

Sftar Afar Sarmrds Posta Leo Mimbach

Results of Annual Dental Clinics

The American Legion Auxiliary sponsorship supported by local officials held the clinic at Renwick School on Friday April 20. 249 students had their teeth examined with 95 needing no dental work. Dr WH Long led the exam with assistants Miss Esther Bertelsen Mrs Zimmerman and Mrs Paul Heggen. The clinics improve child health, provide school and county health records, and note no obligation for follow up care.

Aerican Legion Auxiliary WH. Lozg Esther Bertelsen Kesl Ihaese Jobx Zimmerman He Child Welfare Department of the American Renwick School Altai Long Bertilsen Mes. Zimmerman Paul Heggen American Legion Auxiliary Wright McGowan Willmier The Renwick Times

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Fred Gugger A. H. Gosisch Calla Tanck R. E. Langholz Bessie Hanson Emery Engh Berthe Heggen William Anderson Lake News W.F. Miller Robert Marso Chypshes James Vangelas Tomahawk’s
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