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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
4
Renwick town declares Saturday August 14 as White Clover Day to back the University Auxiliary drive aiding World War II veterans in hospitals. Citizens urged to wear white clovers and purchase from a university auxiliary volunteer fundraiser.
Special services at St Pauls Lutheran Renwick Iowa featured holy baptism for six children and confirmation for twelve adults. Seventy two communicants attended the Lord's Supper with new members welcomed by transfer and confirmation.
The Humboldt County American Legion Auxiliary announces completion of its magazine subscription drive and the donation of three portable adjustable hospital beds with mattresses and four portable articulating units. These devices, designed to support the Kenny method for infant paralysis and aid in treating infection, vascular and muscular congestion, arthritis, neuralgia, and rheumatic fever, are offered for free use to patients upon doctor recommendation. Readily available through the Auxiliary, the equipment honors subscribers who made the project possible.
The T.N.T. 4-H Club holds an Achievement Day on August 12 at the school house starting at 2:00 PM. The public is invited to attend.
The final band concert of the Region was played Wednesday evening. Ms. Shelby Nelson directed the band this summer and she and the band members deserve praise for the fine concerts they have presented. Several solo numbers by band members highlighted the final concert. The concerts were well attended all summer and much enjoyed.
Two Renwick farmers plan to chase cash prizes and blue ribbons at the National Livestock Show during the 1948 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines August 27 to September 3. Entries list Jerry Helmke and W H Helmke & Son with Duroc swine noted. Over $100,000 in cash prizes are offered for livestock. Judging opens to the public with livestock events beginning August 27 and main classes starting August 30.
Plans for the Renwick Fall Festival are well underway with a two day event on Thursday and Friday September 23 and 24. Committees report good cooperation and support as prizes are secured and tickets go on sale.
The schedule lists the Humboldt county Drivers License Examining Teams for August and September. Examinations and renewals run 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with renewals only from 4:30 to 5:60 p.m. The August court house site covers Wednesdays and two Fridays August 23 and 27. September sessions occur on Wednesdays and two Fridays September 10 and 24.
Tieran Hessen announces in this week’s paper that he will be out of town for one week from August 12 to 13. During his absence Seimer Nerem will drive his tank wagon.
Dr. N R Yarbrough announces he will be out of town from Friday August 13 to Monday August 23.
Léo Mimbach will hold a household goods sale on Saturday afternoon August 21 at his Renwick residence. A list of articles to be sold appears in another public sale ad in this paper. Mr and Mrs Mimbach have sold their home and will move to an apartment above their grocery store around September 1.
Humboldt County 4 H judging heats open with 2 county wide workouts on July 11. Ferold brothers and Carl Lindeman teams judged classes of 4 H steers and Ayrshire heifers while Hartley Machin and Glen Schwues led sheep and pigs. Many local youths attended the sessions as training for a state fair team. August plans include ISU practice and a county judging contest with a $5 prize for a written lesson. Safety notes urge drivers to clear intersections. Iowa fatalities highlight highway safety. WNAX Farmstead Improvement Program names Humboldt entrants with potential $1000 top state prize and $50 county awards. Continued next column.
The American Legion and Auxiliary held their annual picnic at the Town Park on Sunday. A good attendance was present with Bill Higging winning the attendance prize for men and Mrs. M. M. Green winning the prize for women.
The Fortnightly Club Flower Show at Renwick School House on August 11 drew 63 entries with fine weather. Judge Mrs. Phillip Bair of Humboldt spoke as guest. Prizes went to numerous locals including Mrs. Wm Beenen, Mrs. Herman Wie, Mrs. Wayne Doolittle and others across flowers and arrangements.
Plans for the Humboldt County Fair set for August 16 to 19 include ambitious displays and broad participation. Farmers are urged to attend, with state Agricultural Extension offices nominating award winners and WNAX broadcasts aiding outreach. The Vigorous Vernons club met to finalize Achievement Day on August 10 and an outing to Clear Lake on August 27.
Mr and Mrs Arthur S Larson of Renwick their niece Beverly Barland of Goldfield and Richard Wetland of Renwick were in a car crash on a gravel road south of Eagle Grove. Larson suffered a broken back Beverly a broken leg. All were taken to Webster City Hospital. Mrs Larson kept overnight, Richard released the same night. Larson moved to Merer Hospital at Fort Dodge and will wear a cast for months.
Anna and Jim Yungelas Pay lis Tanek Arleene McGowan Nanci Lateh Bobby Hottmen and Gary Baester attend the Methodist Camp Quest this week at Lake Okoboji. Mrs Calla Tanek and Mrs Edna Gillespie accompany the group.
The American Legion post in Lu Verne sponsors a Harvest Festival at DuVerne on Friday and Saturday August 13 and 14. Details appear elsewhere.
List of contributors since last printing includes Mr and Mrs Garroth Helmbe Norman Oberheiman Mr and Mrs Dale Cole and family Mr and Mrs Ber Mattia Tielle Broz Toral and other supporters totaling 3604.18 dollars, with donations continuing.
Mrs Clyde and Mrs Hdadie Byremess accompanied Hilman Shire to the bank in Goldfield last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Harrog Breness and Joyce and Roger of Goldfield visited T A Persons and Airsy Klinefelter of Jer, Okla. Aldrich Beenen and Carol Beenen with their children and Richard Hinefelter of Latimer were Friday visitors at George Laich home. Mrs Ole Tielle and children and Tyjerar Heggen and Als slam plan a Minnesota vacation. S H Crawford of Rockwell City visited with Dr and Mrs F P Crawford. they and Dr Crawford visited Mrs Weary Bogue and Shirl Crawford in Ankeny. Wilbur Nissen family spent weekend at Pequot Lakes. Minn. J H McCurry went to Hines, Minn for six weeks vacation at Pine Crest Resort. Dale Harris left for Marengo Ia to join International Harvesters Co as accountant after graduating from A T B College in Des Moines.
Mrs Wilder Rockwood of Leverne and Samson Flogstad of Renwick drove cars that collided near Vernon Consolidated School on Wednesday evening last week. No injuries occurred though both vehicles suffered extensive damage.
A Chicago Northwestern local train derailed a few miles south of Goldfield on Tuesday afternoon August 10. About six cars left the track, two overturned while the others remained upright. The exact cause of the derailment is not yet determined.
A meandering Renwick column recalls local births marriages and visits from 1927. Families hosted guests and traveled to nearby towns while residents Henry Foster and W. Hy Long return from a Black Hills trip. Local medical events included gallstone surgery at Luther Hospital in Hampton.
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