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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1949
Page
4
A Tuesday night blaze at Jeanette's Coffee Shop caused extensive damage, starting in the kitchen and spreading to the upstairs. No one was inside as owner Mrs. Jeanette Darland had closed the shop. Firefighters fought the flames and smoke but exact loss remained unclear.
Mrs Russell Tilghman nee Beverly Schultz a recent bride was stricken with polio during her wedding trip They returned to her parents near Renwick then to Fort Dodge and were sent to Broadlawns Des Moines Isolation Hospital The baby daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnnie Scarbrough was thought polio but tests were negative. she was sent home
AMVETS placed third in the Little Six Softball League at Wesley last week. Wesley defeated Kanawha 9-0 to win the finals as AMVETS beat Cor with 10 to 7. Stub Erwin and Harold Klasse pitched for the local team.
The Belles of Boone 4 H Club held their Achievement Day at the Renwick Methodist Church. Highlights include group singing, a poetry piece Gossip by Jean Porterfield, a demonstration on tying uniforms by Marilyn Paine, and a lesson on Machine Manners by Lois Kleen. Marilyn Paine named Senior Star, Joanna Yungelas Junior Star, Ruth Martin Outstanding Girl. judges praised the garments. A gift to judges, tea hosted by Mary Kleen with Leah Kurfman assisting.
Friends announce that Rev E F Thompson longtime pastor will celebrate his 76th birthday on Sunday August 21 in Sioux City Iowa. Well wishers are invited to send cards to 1591 Collins Street, Sioux City Iowa for the occasion.
Rev. S. C. Blumhagen and several Baptist congregation members will attend the Baptist Men's Retreat this weekend at the Baptist Assembly grounds in Iowa Falls.
The Renwick Independent School District schedules registration for grades one through twelve on August 24 and 25. New term begins August 29 with early dismissal for AUT students and bus routes adjusted. Football practice starts August 24 with insurance required for players, physical exams August 23. High school courses include English, math, science, and more. faculty lists and staff are named.
The Fortnightly Club held a flower show on August 17 with 185 entries across classes. A musical program by Mrs. Christen son and Judith Goetisch preceded prize announcements, judged by Clarion, with awards listed for gladioli, zinnias, petunias, roses, asters, marigolds, bouquets, and table arrangements.
Danny Rasmussen of Lake township exhibited the Grand Champion steer at Humboldt County Fair Tuesday August 16 and won breed champion Shorthorn Keifer. Phillip Oppe rdahl received the reserve champion award.
Orris French sustained a broken ankle Tuesday of last week when a pony he rode reared and he fell. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in Fort Dodge but the swelling prevented setting the bone until Monday morning. He returned home Monday afternoon.
Theatre schedules list no show for Thursday night August 18 at Ren Theater. Advertising notes other excellent shows scheduled the coming week at the venue from local listings.
The Luther League of St Pauls Lutheran will host guest night on August 18. Darla Kraft serves as hostess and each member is asked to bring a guest to the Thursday evening church gathering.
The Eagle Grove announces the District Junior Fair to be held Monday through Wednesday August 22 23 and 24 at Greenwood Park Eagle Grove. Attractions include livestock exhibition parade Tuesday evening sale Wednesday afternoon platform shows and midway concessions. Legion baseball teams from Eagle Grove Thor and Rowan visit on respective afternoons.
The last summer band concert was held Wednesday night August 17, a shift from the previously announced date of August 24. The schedule change attracted more attendees and the community enjoyed several fine performances.
Mrs H L Sunderman was elected secretary of the Town branch of Little Heralds of the Evangelical United Brethren Church at a Cedlard Falls meeting last week. Mr and Mrs George Hoffman and children left August 8 for Los Angeles to visit Mrs Hoffman's brother. Leonard Nelson, once seriously ill in Rochester Minnesota, is out of the hospital but stays in Rochester for further treatment.
The Heggen reunion gathered Sunday at Eagle Grove Park with many relatives attending from Northfield Mine Svory City Gampridge LaVerne Kanawha Renwick and Goldfield. Officers were elected with Tieran Heggen president Paul Heggen vice president and Russell Byeness secretary treasurer.
Vernon Consolidated School will start Monday August 29 with a half day for pupils, allowing lunch at home. Normal classes resume Tuesday August 30 at nine o clock. Teaching staff mostly complete led by Superintendent Arto McGowan and Wes Carlson with several teachers listed and Harold Green as custodian.
Hardy School will begin on Monday August 29 with minimal faculty and new staff lines. Leslie High and Mrs Dor mediate, BMrs Arthur Shire listed among primarr officials.
The Renwick school hosted about 25 people for a T N T 4 H Club event. The program featured girls singing 4 H songs and Phyllis Helmke spoke on the State 4 H Convention she attended. Cooking and canning were the year's projects, with many blue ribbons awarded to the girls.
The Vigorous Vernon 4-H Club Day was held August 9 at the Vernon Consolidated School with eleven members, leaders, seven mothers and four guests present. Judges were Mrs. Floyd Lane and Mrs. Joe Gangstel. Many entries earned blue ribbons. Patty Olden and Darlene Zweifel delivered county demonstrations for more practice. A lunch was served by the girls. Darlene Zweifel, Reporter.
Miss Virginia Berger daughter of Fred Berger of Aman and Robert Harris of Cedar Rapids were married Sunday afternoon August 7th at Our Lady of the Church in Cedar Town. Rev. H. G. Schroegler officiated the double ring ceremony with music from Nuputzi organist and a solo of At Dawning. The bride wore a white lace trim gown with a long train and carried a Bible adorned with white roses. Bridesmaids wore green gowns and the groomsmen wore gray. Attendants included Vern Harris and Mrs. Walter Schaerer among relatives and friends from Fort Dodge Webster City and area communities.
Miss Evelyn Speich daughter of Mr and Mrs Antove Speich wed Gere Walston of Ames in a Saturday afternoon ceremony at Bethesda Lutheran Church Ames Iowa Attendees from here included Mr and Mrs Paul Heggen Mr and Mrs Fred De Mooy Mr and Mrs Elden Walters and Edwin Spetch
Dr. M. M. Berger from the Department of Church Extension and Rev. W. B. Tarr of Ft. Dodge will speak at the Evangelical United Brethren Church on Friday September 2. They will discuss the church building needs and members are urged to attend. Time of meeting to be announced.
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