Final Swimming Lesson Held Wednesday
The last Red Cross swimming lesson was held Wednesday August 3 in Renwick with six local youths earning certificates and about 30 children registered. Sponsored by the Eagle Grove Red Cross chapter, the program promoted water safety under Nancy Braydon, Mary Larsen, Eddie Nelson, and Don Larson. Certificates went to five beginners Larry Packard Richard Cimer Marilyn Dasch Judy Goettsch Marilyn Sadler and one intermediateKeith Gillespie.
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Red Cross
Eagle Grove
Eagle Grove Red Cross
Nancy Braydon
Mary Larsen
Eddie Nelson
Don Larson
American Red Cross
Tive
Renwick
Larry Packard
Richard Cimer
Marilyn Dasch
Judy Goettsch
Marilyn Sadler
Keith Gillespie
Tris
A. E Geettsch
L. W. Heetland
Renwick Group
Ralph Anderson
Roselyn Attig
Milerich
Eagle Grove Swimming Pool
Only Two More Band Concerts August 10 and 24
The band concerts each Wednesday night grow more popular with larger crowds. Special numbers boost enjoyment, and the Humboldt County Fair causes no concert on August 17. The final season concert is on August 24.
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Humboldt’ County
Renwick Times Office Seeks Help During Minnie Saxton’s Leave
The Renwick Times Office needs a temporary or permanent hire as Minnie Saxton leaves this weekend to visit her daughter. They seek a graduate or woman to work part or full time to learn the various phases of newspaper work.
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Minnie Saxton
Renwick Times
American Legion Picnic at Renwick Park Sunday
The American Legion and Auxiliary picnic will be held at Renwick Park on Sunday July Tth. Members are asked to bring two covered dishes sandwiches and a table survey for their family.
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American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Renwick Park
Second Place Winner In National Duroc Show
W. H. Helmke and Son, Renwick pure bred Duroc breeders, placed second with their Duroc exhibit at the National Duroc Congress in Lincoln Nebraska on July 29 30. The event drew 74 entries from 16 states, marking a fine showing for the breeders.
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W. H. Helmke and Son
Renwick
Lincoln
Nebr
Fortnightly Club Flower Show Slated for August
The Fortnightly Club will hold its annual flower show in August. A definite date has not been set yet, but details will be announced in this paper.
County Farm Bureau and 4 H Club News
Elaine Haaland and Dean Telford were chosen to attend the Iowa conservation camp at Spring Brook State Park near Guthrie Center from July 31 to August 4. The pair earned selection for outstanding 4 H club work, with a four day program covering fish birds wildlife trees soil conservation plus crafts singing and sports. Camp included vesper services and daily early activities with exploration sessions led by extension specialists. A Breeding Technician School for artificial dairy breeding will run August 29 to September 3 at Iowa State College.
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Elain
Haaland
Goldfield
Déan“Telford
Ot Sosen
Iowa
Spring Brook
Guthrie Center
Dean and Plaine
John Gavern
County Extension
Dear
Elaine
Dean
Govern
John Govern
Iowa State College
Plans Completed For Humboldt County Fair
The Humboldt County Fair Board aims to stage a top county fair with livestock, exhibits, and programs. A schedule features horse racing baseball games vaudeville acts and a Thursday program on August 18 with Jimmy Lynch and his Death Dodgers. The fair runs August 16 17 18.
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Humboldt County
Humboldt
Sugush
Snes
Double Header Softball Tonight at Renwick
A double header schedule announced for Thursday night August 4 features a Webster City team vs the local Lutheran Church squad in the first game and the Werx team facing Renn Amvets in the second. Both contests promise strong play and ample entertainment for fans.
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Renwick
Webster City
Lutheran’ Church
Werx
Renn Amvets
Leo Mimbach Starts Duties As Acting Postmaster
Leo Mimbach began serving as acting postmaster at Renwick on Monday morning and will continue until a postmaster is appointed. The examination for postmaster will be held at Humboldt rather than Dakota City as previously stated, with applications to be filed with the Civil Service Commission in Washington by August 11.
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Leo Mimbach
Renwick
Humboldt
Dakota City
Washington
D. GC
AMVETS Auxiliary Set Meeting for August Fifth
The AMVETS Auxiliary will hold their regular monthly meeting Friday afternoon at the AM Vets Hall.
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Amvets Ausiliary
Amvets Hall
White Clover Day Set for Saturday August 13
Saturday, August 13, has been declared White Clover Day at which time the AMVETS Auxiliary will sponsor their annual sale of White Clovers. This is your opportunity to respond to the appeal of a disabled World War II veteran and recognize your responsibility toward the deceased veterans widows and orphans.
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Amvets. Auxiliary
Renwick Split Ball Games In Weekend Action
Postponed softball doubleheader saw Wesley defeat Renwick 20 to 3 on Friday night while Renwick bounced back to beat Titonka 6 to 2. Stub Erwin pitched for the home team AMEVETS.
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Renwick
Wesley
Titonka
Stub
Erwin
Short in Wiring Causes Fire At Mrs Anna Guggisburg Home
The Renwick fire department answered a fire call last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Anna Guggisburg when a wire on an electric stove shorted, burning insulation and scorching a small area behind the stove. Firefighters disconnected the stove at the fuse box, preventing further damage, and Mrs. Guggisburg’s quick discovery helped avert a major blaze.
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Anna Guggisburg
Renwick
Anna
Guggisburg
Barber Shop Closure Announces Dates
P C Selgelid announces the barber shop will be closed from July 8 through August 15, delaying services and informing customers of the temporary shutdown.
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P.C. Selgelid
Happenings In Renwick 21 Years Ago
Mrs. Fred Hefty and children Anne and Clarence and Margret Christenson were visitors. Mrs. A J Predt and daughter from Gilman Iowa visited at the parental P H Thiel home. C A Maurer and son Aferwin visited this week with relatives in Minneapolis. CAD Packard and Candace spent the weekend at Clear Lake. Welter Hansen went to Cedar Rapids on business. JT and Mrs Henry Foster of Viola Center visited relatives. Virgil Erwin and Reuben Simpson left Clarion for a Mississippi river excursion on the Capitol steamer. Walter Attis of Des Moines visited Emil Eggerth over the weekend. Miss Rosemond Gray and Mr Hefty were married July 25 at Evangelical parsonage with Rev E C Granner officiating. Regina Miller Florence Phipps and Vera McCurry spent ten days at Camp Hantesa near Boone.
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Fred Hefty
Anne
Clarence
Margaret Christenson
Dodge
A.J. Predt
Gilman
Iowa
Welter Hansen
Cedar, Rapids
Henry, Foster
Viola Center
Virgil Erwin
Reuben Simpson
Clarion
Red Wing
Minn
Prescott
Lake St Croix
Wis
Capitol
Walter Attis
Des Moines
Emil Eggerth
Rosemond Gray
di Hefty
Evangelical Parsonage
E. C. Granner
Regina Miller
Florence Phipps
Vera McCurry
Camp Hantesa
Ledges Parp
Boone. S
Tee Cream Social At Hardy August 9
The W. M. S. of the Methodist Church of Hardy will hold an ice cream social in the county maintenance building in Hardy on Tuesday evening August 9. Ice cream, cake, pie, and coffee will be served.
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W. 8. CS
Methodist Church of
Hardy
Wesley Wins In Little Six Softball League
Wesley emerged victor in the Little Six Softball League Conference played last summer. Titonka and LaVerne tied for second while Corwith and Kanawha led for third. two postponed games could alter standings. Team standings list Wesler 2, Titonka 4, LaVerne 4, Corwith 5, Kanawha 8, Renwick 8.
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Wesley
Ti‘tonka
LaVerne
Corwith
Kamawha
Team & Wesler
Titonka
Kanawha
Renwick
Wright County 4-H News: County Style Show Schedule
Wright County 4-H clubs prepare for achievement shows and county style revues. Key events include local achievement showcases on Aug 6 and Aug 12, with junior and senior entries and judging by multiple volunteers. Several clubs, including Busy Bees Blaine Blue Ribbons and Woolstock Willing Workers, will host sessions at local schools and churches across Clarion and surrounding towns.
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Belmond Busy Bees
Bernard Davenport’s
Ross Mechem
Louie. Zuber
Asm
Blaine
Galt Bablic School
Clarence, Whitten
F. L. Kirstin
Norway
Jolly Joy Makers
St Joan’s Church
Red Kleen
Leo Woodley
F. L. Sirsgien
Clarence McBride
Belles of
Boone
Alfred Kleen
Gerhard Thompson
Dayton Dandies
Art Luecks
Clarence ‘McBrida
Melvin Olson
Two Day Farm Festival at Clarion Aug 9-10
Wright County Farm Festival at Clarion Recreation Park August 5-10 features nationally known figures including Rep James Dolliver and O Hi Benson. Benson receives honors Wednesday evening while 4 H club founder Benson helps inaugurate events. The festival, co sponsored by Wright County Farm Bureau and Clarion Chamber of Commerce, includes pistol marksmanship exhibition by Sgt and Mrs Leo Allstor and a noon program with music and speakers.
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Sgtl
Leo Allstor
Mason City
Wright County
Clarion Recreation Park
James Dolliver
Iowa
O. Hi Benson
Dolliver
Wright County Farm Bureau
Clarion Chamber of
Gemmerce
Benson
Gettysburg
Beckers
Farm ‘Bureau
Little Six Softball League Tournament at Wesley
The Little Six Softball League will hold a three night tournament at Wesley next Tuesday Thursday and Friday August 9 12 with two games each night. Pairings include LaVerne Renwick Wesley Titonka Kanawha Corwith. Winners meet Friday for the finals and losers from Thursday play consolation. Ball fans can expect strong, competitive games.
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Little Six
Wesley
Ssh
LaVerne
Renwick
Titonka
Uth
Kanawha
Corwith
Tue
Thur
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American Legion and Auxiliary Picnic Sun
County Farm Bureau
4-H Club
Amvets
Tee Cream Social
Lake
Woolstock
Teague
Stubt
Woolstock War
Grant
Aeron
R. Bowmen
Thomas G
Parr Bureau
Clarion nChember of Commerce
Mnire
Gere Edwards
Roel
Aye Benson
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