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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1950

Page

3

Wedding of Ruth Ann Kleen and Kenneth Bruene in Renwick

Ruth Ann Kleen and Kenneth Bruene wed at Renwick Methodist Church on Sunday July 30 1950. The ceremony was followed by a reception for about 150 guests and a trip to Yellowstone National Park. The couple will reside on a farm near Gladbrook.

Ruth Ann Kleen Alfred Kleen Renwick Kenneth Bruene Julius Bruene Gladbrook Iowa Chester E. Custer Hart Gimer Jim Beckett Ruthander Son Lois Mary Kleen Billy David Clowes Robert Crom James Kleen Roger Bryene Robert Lane Loren Flamme Hubert Paul Gladys Nelson Ray Bornsteiner Floyd. Lane Eng Ruthie van Roeke Joe Lane Marilyn Lovg Bealak Yanney Yellowstone National Park Roger W.W. Murrens Marlys Harry Seydel Joyce Barbara Raymond Flamne Loren LaVerne Qelschlager Wim. Pepnert Mary Bruene Glanbrook Town Herman Dielschneider Willard Dielschneider Conrad Ora Seydel Dysart Kenneth Frey Raer Walter Pope Robert Volen Edgar Kleen Estherville Floyd Evans Donna Roy Kleen Dolliver Ray Bornstetter Venis Marjorie Nancy Jon Audie Livingston Corwith Clarence Hoover Council Bluffs H. M. Jenkins Cedar Rapids Clyde Woods Maquoketa Dale Grosvenor Betty Annox Joyce Bayar Alvin Kull C. H. Robinson Ruth van Xuekel Jackie Booth Pat Burton Nancy Wester Donald Fonk Donald Button Bull Myer Jonas Miller Dorothy Maitland Ames Donsl

August 9 to Be Date Of Final Band Concert

The Wednesday night band concerts in Renwick will close on Wednesday night August 9. Large crowds have attended each week this summer and enjoyed the performances. Director Mr Keith Bueasler and all band members deserve community thanks for the fine concerts. Closing August 9 will give them a vacation before school starts.

Renwick Keith Bueasler

Engagement to Ren wick Man Announced

The engagement of Miss Josephine Stooker and George K. Latch of Ren wick is announced by the Stookers of Kansas City Missouri. The couple plans a wedding in October.

Renwick Josephine Stooker George K. Latch George Latch Marion J. Stooker Kansas City, Mo

Amvets and Auxiliary Meeting August 7

Amvets and Amvets Auxiliary will hold a joint meeting Monday night August 7 at the Virgil Ervin home.

Amvets and Auxiliary Meeting Amvets and Amvets Virgil Ervin Homer

Adams tops class in three weeks DHLA training at Iowa State

Charles C. Adams completed three weeks training for the DHLA at Iowa State College Ames with top grades in a class of nineteen averaging 96 and a final exam grade of six. He began work Monday for the Kossuth County DHIA No. 1. Local families hosted a series of Sunday dinners and picnics across Mason City Cedar Rapids Bradgate Spirit Lake and Humboldt. The Hardy W.S.C.S ice cream social drew strong attendance with another planned for August 5 led by Evelyn Brechler Blanche Kelling Betty Jean Anderson and Harries Jane jars. The Happy Hour Home Project Club met at Hewitt Park Eagle Grove with 72 attendees.

Charles C. Adams DHLA Iowal State’ College Ames Edward Haaland Mason City Hollie Casey Cedar Rapids Joe Torkelson Jamile Bradgate Elias. Kleveland Olaf Kleveland Roberta Arden Johnson Eldon Seely Akton Oscar, Wyatt Mervand Edward Kruse Luelia Sandars Thomas Damon Eugene Ruby Humboldt Ap Bicknell Park Joan Wrylen Fort Hardy W.s.cs Jase Evelyn Brechler Blanche Kelling Betty Jean Anderson Harries Jane

Local Names Listed by Iowa Residents

Robert Cram and Mr David Brysat of Mason City, Mr and Mrs Robert Skinner of Sac City, Mr and Mrs Richard Dyas of Maquoketa, Mr Lowell McKean of Estherville, Mr Willard Cook of Dexter, Mr Donald Grieman of Garner, Mr Dale Henriksen of Audubon, Mr Jim Beckett of Tipton, Mary Alice Halverson, Jane Loyd, and Chris Brogoits of Fort Dodge are named in a reader notice listing residents.

Robert Cram David Brysat Mason City Robert Skinner Sac City Richard Dyas Maquoketa Lowell McKean Estherville Willard Cook Dexter Donald Grieman Garner Dale Henriksen Audubon Jim Beckett Tipton Mary Alice Halverson Jane Loyd Chris Brogoits Fort Dodge

Boy Scouts Sell Safety Signs in Renwick

Humboldt County Iowa Safety Congress delegates Dr Crawford R E McGowan and Elner Philipp attend a meeting at the court house in Dakota City. Renwick Boy Scouts take on selling safety signs at 1.00 each with 1.00 monthly poster service, supporting a statewide road safety campaign addressing highway fatalities caused by driver error.

Renwick Boy Scouts Tawa Safety Congress Humboldt County The Iowa Safety Congress Dakota City FL AL Crawford Elner Philipp

Library Board Quarterly Meeting Held

The Library Board held its quarterly meeting last Tuesday afternoon. Officers were elected: Mrs. L. W. Heetlend president, Mrs. C. A. Pickerd vice president, Mrs. J. Christenson secretary, Mrs. L. R. Turner treasurer, and Mr. J. L. Peer librarian. The board will meet monthly next year and new books will be purchased at each meeting.

L. W. Heetlend C. A. Pickerd J. Christenson L. R. Turner J. L. Peer Lbrarian

T.N.T. 4-H Club Achievement Day

The T.N.T. 4-H Club will hold its annual Achievement Day this Thursday August 3 at 2:30 PM at the Methodist Church. Mrs. Floyd Lane and Mrs. Robert Van Houten will judge. All mothers of members are cordially invited to attend.

T.N.T. 4-H. Club Methodist Church Floyd Lane Robert van Houten

Attending Bible Conference at Riverview Park Cedar Falls

Mrs H L Sunderman and sons H Wesley and Gray Michael attend the Interdenominational Bible Conference at Riverview Park in Cedar Falls Town. Sunderman teaches primary Bible School classes and oversees flameleaph work for the school.

H. L. Sunderman and Sons H. Wesley Gray Michael Riverview Park Cedar Falls Town

Organ Concert at Fort Dodge Church This Sunday

Phe Jones presents a Haramond organ at the Fort Dodge piano house and will bring it to the Evangelical United Brethren Church Sunday for two sacred music concerts at 5 PM. The public is invited.

Phe. Jones Piano House of Fort Dodge Will United Brethren Church

Ruth Martin in piano recital at Renwick Methodist Church

Ruth Martin will present a program of modern piano music in a recital at Renwick Methodist Church on Tuesday evening August 8 at 8 o clock. Pauline Kubiischek will assist. Phyllis Helmke will help. Public is welcome.

Pauline Kubiischek Ruth Martin Renwick Phyllis Helmke Martin

Vernon 4-H Club Achievement Day Set for August Date

The Vernon 4-H Club will hold its annual Achievement Day on Tuesday August 5th at the Vernon School. All residents and visitors are welcome to attend the event showcasing the club’s projects and accomplishments.

Vernon Ih Vernon School

Notice on Fort Dodge Home Furniture Store sale follow up

The notice says the date for the Fort Dodge Home Furniture Store sale is not definite. Mrs. Rossman will notify interested buyers by her tear. Anyone wishing to attend should contact her.

Fort Dodge Rossman Np Tear

Weekend social guests visit many homes across towns

Multiple couples and individuals from Council Bluffs Corwith Humboldt Minneapolis St Paul Port Chicago Fort Dodge and Livermore are listed as weekend visitors or dinner guests at various local homes including the Mac Clowes Fred Bram Roy Guy Ernest Eggeth and Engstrom households. A seven pound two ounce baby boy named Michael John was born July 21 at Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge to Mr. and Mrs John Pergande.

Clarence Hoovler Council Bluffs Addie Livingston Corwith Mac Clowes Louis Bram Tom Stevie Fred Bram Hardy Leonard Collins Humboldt Roy Guy Johnnie Johnson Bede Francis Krause Leonard Thompson Lawrence Minneapolis Minn Geneva Thelma Thompson St. Paul Ernest Eggeth Hore Fred Engstrom Elon French Don French Concord Calif Edwin Felt Port Chicago Lil. Grris Franch Una Marie Engstrom Arthur Stauffacher Floyd Lane Livermore Anna Potter John. Pergande Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge Michael John

Funeral Held Sat For Arthur Packard

Arthur Packard eldest son of Afr and Mrs Alva Packard died in the Lusi neighborhood. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in Mason City with burial at Eagle Grove. Attending from here were Mr and Mrs Wm Blesie Mr and Mrs Duene McCarry Mr and Mrs W S McCurry Mrs Carter Packard Mrs Chea Smith Mr Roy McCurry Mrs Doris Beister Mr and Mrs B M Packard Mr and Mrs Howard McCurry and Mrs Albert Emme of LePort City.

Arthur Packard Afr Alva Packard Lusi Mason City Eegle Grove Wm. Blesie Duene McCarry McCurry Carter Packard Chea. Smith Roy McCurry Doris Beister

Train Removal Hearings Underway in Eagle Grove

A hearing on the removal of the Chicago and North Western passenger train from Eagle Grove to Fox Lake Minnesota began Wednesday at the American Legion Hall in Eagle Grove. The session focused on railroad attorneys with local protest led by RB D. Bine of Eagle Grove and attendees from towns along the line. Community petitions show strong support for preserving the service, though a final decision is pending.

Chicago and Northwestern Beagle Grove Fox Lake Minn American Legion Hall Eagie Grove RB. D. Bine Eagle Grove

Eagle Grove swimming class closes after six weeks

The six week Red Cross swimming course at the Eagle Grove pool ended last Friday with tests passed by students from 230 to 35 from Eagle Grove and 200 to 25 from Boone Township. Instructors from Humboldt and Renwick groups supervised the program funded by local chapters and school sponsors. A picnic dinner followed the afternoon program and ice cream was provided by the Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce.

Red Cross Eagle Grove Jase Pagay of” Commerce Boone Township Red’ Cross Humboldt Red Renwick Group Boore Renwick Times Renwick Independent School Keith Baess Mrs Bud Ashpole Tom Roseberry Joan Porterfield Jean Porverifeld Key Erwin Feith Seine Judy Jeff Jedy Goettsch Marlyve Sadler Gimer Jack Arasmussen Jack Hoffman Charles Palmeteer Moerriif Nerem Jey Dooler Richard Yungelas

Baseball at Algona Sunday a 3–2 win for visitors

Baseball game at Algona last Sunday ended with Renwick losing to Bancroft 3 to 2. Carlson and Hansen pitched for Renwick while the local team prepares to travel to Algona on Sunday afternoon August 6 for a two game series.

Algona Renwick Bancroft Carlson Hansen AL Gons

Wright County Sports Festival at Clarion Recreation Park

The Wright County Town and Sports Festival will be held at Recreation Park and school grounds in Clarion on Friday August 1. Sponsored by Wright County Farm Bureau and the Clarion Chamber of Commerce, the event promises a full day of activities with a noon picnic dinner featuring free watermelon and coffee. Activities start at 10:00 a.m.

Wright County Clarion Wright County Farm Brean Clarion Chamber of Commerce

Fun Nights Attract Crowds With Local Talent

Reawiels Saturday Fun Nights draw large crowds as Harold Gaertsch Mer vin Anderson and Thomas Gimner sponsor last week program featuring Arlene Wester Nebraskay accordion solos two vocal numbers by Jackie Kashmere Virginia Bonnsetter Corwith Henry Hatty Sherman Flagsted and guitar pieces by Drevd Pardua Bob McKennz Herdy. August 5 pilot program will be sponsored by Wayne Doolittle Henry Kraft Jerry Roseberry and Clark Kiley with plans to be announced.

Bob McKennz Herdy Wayne Doolittle Henry Kraft Jerry Roseberry Clark’ Kiley

Miss Carmen Peer Wed to Charles Laux September 3 1950

Mrs J Peer announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Carmen to Charles Laux of Eagle Grove son of Mrs Lena Dons of Woolstock. The wedding is set for Sunday September 3 1950 at the Methodist Church in Renwick at three o clock.

County Line Visit Fuels Rural Social Roundup

Mrs. Sadie Klassie of Spencer called on relatives at the Clarence Holm Home for an extended visit. Ernest Madie accompanied Louis Rank and Leon Olson from Humboldt to Payette on business last Thursday.

Sadie Klassie Spencer Clarence. Holm Ernest Madie Louis Rank Leon Olson Humboldt Payette

Boone township supper guests and wedding notices mix

Local notes report numerous Boone township visitors including Vernes Wise family, Gerald Nelsons, and Eadie Devoe visiting in Champaign and Greenwood Park. Wedding at Haske Grove Evangelical Lutheran Church and 4 H events at Renwick are listed alongside visits from Madison Wisconsin families and area churches.

Children of Vernes Nelson Gerald Nelson Stafford Eadie R_& Devoe John Creak Home Methodists Sunday School ‘Board the James George Martin Frank Martian Blanche Martin Madison, Wise Alfred Martin Elon. French Ruth Blanche Virginia Donald French Concord Oslif Ed Selt Port Chicago Orris French Susie Bere Chas Trask

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nana Raymond Ogan Nellie Mack Roy Pearl Lockwood Alma Pugsiey C.L. Muck Neal Clancy Marion Carter Thor Edward Anderson and Sons E. H. Nelson Hue Kanawha Marvin Anderson Corynth Happy Hour Home Project Club Hewitt Park BOY Scouts Library Board Wright County Sports Festival Carmen Peer BOONE
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