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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1950

Page

4

Renwick Seniors Present Tiger House at High School

Renwick seniors stage the mystery comedy Tiger House at the High School Auditorium on Friday at eight. The play, by Robert St. Clair, blends thriller and romance with frequent near killings and a ghostly air, guaranteeing an exciting and entertaining evening. The cast features Erma Lwine Phyllis Lane and others, with production staff led by Dale Patron and Elain Haaland.

Renwick Tiger House St. Clair Aeton Piot Erma Lwine Phyllis Lane Yami Indy Donald Mrazek Sophie Broderick Ruth Martin Mrs. Murdock Joanne Jones

Boon e Township Dinner Guests Share Birthday Celebrations

Mr and Mrs Milo Patterson and family plus neighbors hosted Sunday dinners at Milford McPeak and Gerald Blackman homes to honor Milo Patterson and Milford McPeak birthdays. Relatives and friends from Clarion Clear Lake Eagle Grove Humboldt and Fort Dodge attended gatherings and church group events through the week.

Milo Patterson Ily Barding Hand Roger Walter McPeak Milford Meeak Hacing Hansen Milford McPeak Batty Sondra Patterson Hester Wilson Donald Clowes Farm Verni McPeak Virgil Tate Marion Huntley Gerald Blackman Clarion Emery Engh Sam Amosson Frank Engstrem Harlan Espen Harlin Jotten Roy Hanson Lutheran Women’s Missionary Federation Fort, Dade Millard McPeak Michael Gerald Nelson San Amusson Lismore Maland Anderson Cligford Anderson Clear Lake Amos Amusson Richard Edwin, Amosson Eagle Grove Ity Sorenson Humboldt Floyd Lester Gary Glenda Harlan Jotten Hone

Rebekahs Present Traveling Emblem in Humboldt Visit

Members of Renwick Chapter of the Rebekah Lodge carried the Traveling Emblem to Humboldt last Thursday and presented it to the Humboldt Chapter. A collection was taken for the Oddfellow and Rebekah Home at Mason City. Attending from Renwick were Mesdames Anne Potter Mae White Clarence Hippen Samson Flogstad James Nelson Rose Hefty Elizabeth Kisssi CAL Packard Chas Walker Wm Biesie Ralph Anderson and Miss Ona Marie Engstrom.

Renwick Rebekah Lodge Humboldt Oddfellow and Rebeksh Mason City Mesdames Anne Potter Mae White Clarence Hippen Samson Flogstad James Nelson Rose Hefty Elizabeth Kisssi C AL Packard Chas. Walker Wm. Biesie Ralph Anderson Ona Marie Engstrom

Meeting To Organize Baseball Team

A special meeting for all baseball players and fans interested in organizing a team will be held at the American Legion Hall on Thursday night April 27 at 7 30. Organizers hope Renwick will form a team and secure a good schedule amid nearby town teams.

American Legion Hall Renwick

Local Lake News Highlights Social Visits and Family Events

Lake News reports a flurry of social calls and family occasions around Dakota City and nearby towns. Many households hosted visitors from Clairton Eagle Grove Renwick Hardy Belmond and Goldfield with birthdays showers and Sunday dinners noted.

Funeral Services Held Tuesday for Stanley Wilson

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 25, at Renwick Methodist Church for Stanley Wilson 33, of Kirkland Washington, a former Fenwick resident. He died about two weeks earlier at University of Iowa hospital. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W C Wilson of Waterloo. He is survived by his wife and two children and other relatives. Burial was at Elmwood Cemetery, arrangements by Beenen Funeral Service. An obituary will appear next week.

Renwick Methodist Church Stanley Wilson Kirkland Wash Fenwick University of Iowe Hospital Stanley W.C. Wilson Waterloo Beenen F Elmwood Cemetery

Vocal Solo Receives First Rating at District Contest

The Vernon Consolidated School entered two solos in Storm Lake district music contest. Dick Larson earned a first rating for his baritone solo and Charles Green earned a second rating for his bass solo. Dick advances to Perry on May 6 for the final state contest.

Vernon Consolidated School Storm Lake Dick Larson Charles Green Perry

Camp Questers Bake Sale Nets $32.83

The Camp Questers of the Methodist Church held a bake sale last Saturday to raise funds, earning a profit of 32.83. Thanks are extended to those who contributed baked goods and cash and to the volunteers who organized the sale, including Mrs. Barton, Porterfield, and Mrs. Flord Swan.

Methodist Church

Firemen To Meet This Thursday Night Practice Drill Change

Members of the Renwick Fire Department will hold a practice drill Thursday at seven oclock instead of eight, as officials announce a revised meeting time for the event.

Renwick Vorclock

Educators Convention Trip Ends At Des Moines Return

Supt. W P Wittmer and Supt Granner of Gilmore City attended the National Educators Convention in Des Moines. They traveled Sunday and returned home Tuesday afternoon.

W.P. Wittmer Supt. Granner Gilmore City Des Moines National Educators Convention

County Farm Bureau and 4-H Club News

Humboldt County women and men held a family night with 375 attendees at the Methodist basement. The event featured country food displays, school health and library exhibits, a peace conference report, Crete experiences, and Rockefeller Foundation soil and food work notes, plus county 4-H music and Extension Home Economist updates.

Humboldt County Humbold C. Inman Farm Bureau Lake Success Allbaugh Crete Rockefeller Foundation Rural Women's Chorus Elaine Rmmens 4-H Miss Hewitt County Extension Home R-Y-P John Miller Humbold County VFW Humboldt Milter

George Gray Announces Democratic Run For State Senate

George Grey a well known Newell ceremanity servant and Farm Bureau activist declares his Democratic candidacy for state senator in the 50th district comprising Buena Vista Pocahontas and Humboldt counties. He has long served in community roles including Lutheran church member and Farm Bureau organizer. The Grays moved from their farm in Coon Township to Newell where their son Gran now resides.

George Grey Newell Buena Vista Pocshontas Humboldt George Lutheran Church of Farm Bureau Buena Vista County Grey Coon Mr. Gran Gerty

Amvets and Auxiliary Joint Meeting Planned May 4

Amvets and Amvets Auxiliary announce two joint meetings on Monday evening May 4 at the Irwin home. Officers to be installed include President Irene Harris, Sr Vice President Judith Johnson, Jr Vice President Cleone Erwie, Secretary Marjory Berk, Treasurer Betty Harris, Chaplain Anna Potter, Sergeant at Arms Evelyn Lane, Historian Ruth N., Maxine MecPeak, Vera Macha, and Neomi Flememig. County Amvets Auxiliary also to meet at the same time.

Amvets and Amveta At & Pom Irwin Amvets Irene Harris, Sr Vics Judith Johnson Cleone Erwie Marjory Berk Betty Harris Anna Potter Anns Evelyn Lane Ruth N Maxine MecPeak Vera Macha Neomi’ Flememig County Amvets

Band Boosters Food Sale Promises Community Support

Band Boosters sponsor a food sale on Saturday April 29 starting at 2 PM at the Klassie showroom. Lunch will be served. proceeds fund band instrument purchases. Contributions of food are welcome and appreciated as the community supports the band.

Vernon community notices and gatherings listed

The Vernon area calendar shows the Youth Fellowship of the Evangelical United Brethren Church meeting with Jo Ann and Jerry Hrause on Friday. Farm Bureau group met at Vernon schoolhouse Monday evening. Various residents hosted or attended dinners and visits at homes in Vernon, Forest City, Des Moines, Wesley, and Fort Dodge over the week, including guests of the Maurer, Gallagher, Carlson, Schneider, Ruberg, Swanson, Peterson, and Eden families.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Jo’ Ann Jerry Hrause Vernon Township Brresa Vernon C. Maurer Francis Erense John Gallagetoes Mariaane As Carlson Art Stanffecher Chris H. Schneider Eugene Ruberg Forest City Omer Devis Hershel Chris Schneider Des Moines Octo Swanson Jennie Swanson Anna Peterson Bliss Caris Elias Carlson Ole Carlson Fred, Eden Wesley George Rice Walter Hensen Fort Dodge

County Line Sunday Visits Across Local Families

Mr and Mrs Marvin Nereman hosted Sunday visitors at the Ole Lord home in La Verne. John Palmer and Randy of Corwith also called on the Nereman home. Maurice Nissen and daughters dined with Mrs John Freerksen in Kanawha. Marion Hoveland returned to Des Moines veterans hospital for check up. Floyd Kelling and family dined with Guy Hanson in Eagle Grove. Marion Hoveland and daughters visited Gerhard Neram home and Maurice Nissen residence in the afternoon.

Tockdale Dakota City Pete Enge Clairton Cher. Edwards Wm. Hefti Phyllis Mary Stockdale Eagle Grove Don Lerdal Famiy Anna Dlerdal Lid. Lerdal Goldfield Henry Hebner Jefferson Carl Hebner Cher Odland Heary ‘Kamp Renwick Annie Amerson Arnold John Johnson Ray Dodge Hospital Jean Bartzen Society of the Methodist Church Alfred Rasmussen Eoward Rasmussen Hardy Orten Lerdal Fort Dodge Hospital Loyd Lerdal Belmond Frans Luchro Lerdal Nick Anderson Howard Rasmussen Charles Helland Arne Anderson Lewis Sampson and Peter Bansen Fort Dodge M.J. Siemens Jackie Sadler Anne Anderson L.J. Lerdal Ole Las Wayne Nelson Song Sisie Nelson St. Ansgar Orin Trenary Humboldt Andrew Fuhr Stanley Sampson Delbert Anderson Galt LaVonne Bell Roy Fowler Blairsburg Tarry Lerdal Carol al Hansen Marvin Nereman Ole Lord la Verne John Palmer Randy Corwith Marvin Nerem Maurice Nissen John Freerksen Kanawha Marion Hoveland Veterans Hospital Des’ Moines Floyd Kelling Guy Hanson Gerhard Neram Maurice [Nissen

Hardy school officers elected at year end meeting

The final PFA meeting elected a single ticket for officers including President Mrs Brayton Vice president Robert McKenna Secretary Cledis Anderson and Assistant Mrs J W Brophy. After a fine program refreshments were served and the Hardy school picnic was planned with committees named.

PFA Grea- Brayton Robert McKenna Cledis- Anderson J. W. Brophy Hardy School Meylith Réuben. David Ouieha Nebr Hgr Clyder Olden Older Omaha Denres Mande Masters Hien Howard Tsai ‘Tompson Merie“ Dawson Creton John” Hefti Sr Renwick Mex Kenneth Richard Virginia Krause John Voeght Theo. Bertley Ameson Robert. Jackson4 Denshters Rutland Gus Arneson Dennis Lewis Kleveland Sithe Joe Torkelson Bredgate Sandsey Sud Birs Harold Sethane Lester Smith LaVerne Sendar Sandsy Marshell Clancy Mske Dawson Creston Iowa Dadiey Blesie John Hefti Sr Leland Swan Sharon Clancy Walter Heit LeVerne Selmen Benson Fort Dodge Klevelsnd- Arne Clifford Skiye Ephrism Haaland Leonard Kubly Larry Lerdal Edward Kruse Walter Cleveland Gilmore City Miss Pearl Lockwood Henry Freis Humbolds Harry Wigans Myroz Carey

Renwick Band Shatters Records At State Contest

Renwick High School Band under W K Baessler earns division I rating at the state area music contest in Storm Lake on April 2 and 22, a first in school history with two division I scores. Soloists and ensembles finals set for May 6 at Perry include Benleh Yanney piano, Phyllis Heimke vocal, Ruth March soloist, plus several division II vocal and instrumental entries.

Renwick Storm Lake W.K. Baessler Iso Perry Benleh Yanney Phyllis Heimke Finte Soto Ruth March Curtis Litz Doneld “Feldeh Janice Welty di- Quartez Phillis Hearlene Gegisbure Lech Kummes Mardele Larson Selo Phyllis Heike

Dental Clinics At Renwick And Hardy Schools Improve Teeth

Recent clinics at Renwick and Hardy Schools show improved dental health in students compared with last year. Sponsored annually by the American Legion, the effort is praised as vital to student well being and dental care.

Renwick and Hardy American Legion Perth Sksother Stu

Added Locals 20s and 30s visit many locals

Clair Freeman and Barkers Freeman are noted with Mrs Medea visiting Sacarddr of lernoon. Elston Asia Bilston Eskpole and son with her mother at Eacle Grove. Floyd Ardérson and at Eacle Grove visited the Will Anderson Rev Dan Ankerbers and Rev Joe Ankerberg of Chicere HY. Guests over the weekend at H L Sunderman home. Mr and Mrs CT Horsemen Rembrend and Mrs Job Newell hosted Sender W H Aing home. Anne Marion took her hosts to Corwith to EMA Buckywood Brothers Cancer event.

Clair Freeman Barkers Freeman Medea Chrison Goldfield Lernoon Horsemen Rembrend Job Newell W.H. Aing Anne Mariion Corwith Ema Buckywood

Wright County Farm Bureau News Items

Wright County Farm Bureau reports on Rural Women Day activities in Clay. Mrs Gerbert Thompson presided. county chairman introduced. 34 women reported 715 books. Boone township led with 11 reporters. voting urged for June primary. Dee Maier from Iowa State College welcomed attendees. notes on extension staff ties and library tasks.

Claytem Gerbert Thormpson Count Wosen Thompson Irvin Mer Ile. Kirstien Country Boone Township Town Norway Bsve Kirstien Don Martin Dee Maier Towa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Renwick Seniors MacIntosh Bob Zimmerman Arthur Hale Howerd Gillespie Oswald Kerins Brayton Maar Uz Peggy van Ess Mardelle Larsor Aisdern Thempson Jim Charlene Wilson Imphez Tiger Man Dale Patron Cew Exgéere Haugland Elain Haaland Beulah Yanney LaVonne Halverson Beuinh Yanney Elsin Haaland Donna Hefty Ramon Harris BOONE Rebekahs Lake News Camp Questers Nets County Farm Bureau 4-H Club George Gray Wright County Farm Bureau
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