Renwick School to Open Monday After Summer Upgrades
Renwick Independent School will begin Monday at 9 00 with buses serving LMS. First day dismissal and lunch offerings start Tuesday noon. Building improvements include new fluorescent lighting in several grades redecorations expanded first floor storage and a sound proof door for dining room. A new front walk reduces mud and standing water. Teaching staff list includes multiple teachers across grades with C M Gillespie superintendent and W P Wittmer as principal and math teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wy PL
Wiltner
Renwick
Agen
Welock
LMS
Ken+ Wick
Mary White
Sioux City
Iowa
Marybelle Reetor
Odeboldt
Betty Aden
Wesley
Mildred Nelson
Louise Lennier
Hubbard
Jows
Dorothy Laurson
Viola Kepper
Towa
Dorothy
Farn
Wayne Doty
Webster City
Dows
C. M. Gillespie
W. P. Wittmer
Iowa State Fair Opens With Record Events Lineup
Fair secretary LB Cunningham announced a large varied program for the Iowa State Fair August 25 to September 3. Highlights include stock car races on opening day and Labor Day, big car races with 40 drivers, trotters and pacers racing for prizes, thrill days with daredevils, aerial acts by Ramon LaRue and Eddie Allen, a championship rodeo, a state fair musical revue, and daily aerial shows with fireworks. Secretary Cunningham projects over 500000 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Fair Secury
Cunningham
Sid Bus
Borse
Ramon LaRue
Eddie Allen
Lo B. Cunningham
Conference Role Recounted At Ames Meeting
Mrs Rita Mae Rossinta spent last week at the state conference of Vocational Home Making Teachers held on the Iowa State College campus. She served as chairman of the Dinner Plans Committee for the festivities, guiding arrangements amid pricing concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Mae Rossinta
Iowa State College
Charman
Children Parade Draws Large Town Crowd August Parade
The Children's Parade sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary and the American Legion, with Commercial Club support, drew strong entries and attendance. Prizes increased to four per class, totaling eighteen cash awards across dolls, bikes, wagons, and pets. Judges praised the effort. organizers, participants, and escorts received broad thanks for a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Beverly Exestrom
Linda Jensen
Kathleen Nea
Shiela Kepper
Marilyn Philipp
Martha Trask
Bruce Nelson
Jackie Stevenson
Carol Arne
Lynn Darland
Juanita Norris
Larry Packard
Dennis McCurry
Mac Mills
Roxie White
Kathleen Norris
Gro Oppedahi
Judy Env
Kenneth Friday
Myrna. Mills
American Legion Auyo
Ernest Werling
Renwick Independents Edge Bancroft in Close Win
Renwick Independent baseball team defeated Bancroft 6 to 3 on Sunday in a tight contest. Bancroft led early with three runs in the second inning, while Renwick tied the game in the fourth and pulled ahead with runs in the seventh and eighth. Dick Larson pitched a full game. August 26 features a doubleheader at Renwick against Corwith and St Benedict starting at 2:30, with both teams regarded as top contenders making the result pivotal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
Bancroft
Independents
Stars
Dick Larson
Brocks
Riley LF
Marty
Heggen
Carlson
Bese
Lane
Swan
Shiley RE
Brechler ST
Lersan
Corwith
St Benedict
Activities of the Renwick churches report summer schedule
Activities of the Churches of Renwick outline Baptist and Methodist services. EF Thompson serves as interim pastor at Renwick Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10:00 and morning worship. Methodist Church notes no Sunday School or Worship on August 19 or 26 under Pastor C. E. Custer as part of churchgoing families program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
EF. Thompson
Wilbur Nissen
C. E. Custer
Youth Day Celebration at Kanawha Parade and Events
A Kanawha Youth Day celebration will be held at Manawha with a 1 am parade featuring decorated floats novelties and marching bands from Kanawha Corwith and Hayfield. Street sports start at 11 am followed by a 2:30 pm baseball game between Kanawha and Bancroft. Evening hail and VIPLW dance with Ling Gjerede and his orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manawha
Lewau Lahor
Kansawha
Corwith
Hayfield
Kanawha
Bancroft
Ling Gjerede
Former Renwick Resident Dies in Mason City
Mrs. Meda Mack De Lacy, a former Renwick resident, died in Mason City, Iowa, on August. Burial was held at Goldfield cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Meda Mack de Lacy
Iowa
Goldfield
Service Men From Here Letter From Cpl Opheim Attending Weather Scholar
A letter from Cpl Richard M. Opheim states he is attending a weather observer scholarship at an unidentified facility. The message includes garbled addresses and unit references, with unclear squadron and location details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Richard M. Opheim
Weather Observer
Ghtimute Avplb
Ranteal
I. Wis
Oph Kiehant M. Opheim
Chrinute Acf
Th. Kanteal
Lake Lutheran Church Notice Severtson Leads Programs
The Lake Lutheran Church announces a confirmation class Saturday at 9 30 morning. Sunday services include Holy Communion next Sunday evening at 8. WMF meets Wednesday Sept 5 at 2 20 pm with guest day. Members urged to bring Mission Boxes. Hostesses listed. Topic Friendship led by Miss Anna Tyeile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lake Church W.M.F
Herman Harvey
Don Hooker
Joe Heegen
Ole Carlson
Topi
Anna Tyeile
Evangelical United Brethren Church Notice
Evangelical United Brethren Church announces morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor H L Sunderman and Eldon Walter as superintendent. Dr Paul E Keen will speak at the Evangelical Seminary in Naperville and will be guest speaker for Sunday evening Bible study and prayer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aml Eldon Walter
Paul EL Keen
The
Evangelical Seminary
Naperville
S-I
Renwick St Pauls Lutheran Church Notice
St Paul’s Lutheran Church Renwick invites worship at 10 30 am with Sunday School and Bible Class and worship service led by Pastor R E Langholz. Annual meeting fee listed as $25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul's. Lutheran Church
Renwick
R.E. Langholz
Renwick Announces Tuesday Tin Can Pickup Program
The Town of Renwick will commence tin can pickup every Tuesday morning. Police say the program will collect all cans in designated areas and be easy to manage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
Pes Imested
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Lyle Packard
Mrs Lyle Packard age 43 died August 15 1951 found dead in her Renwick Iowa home. Funeral services were held at the Peckham residence and Renwick Methodist Church with Rev E F Thompson officiating. She left a husband Gene son a brother Edmund and other relatives. Burial followed at Bywood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Packard
Packard
Nlg
Gene
Boone
Alvin Enogstram Vern Harris
PH. Sadler
G. Mlw
Geo. Wolf
L. W. Heetland
Barjal
Byewood Cemetery
Opa Dell Erwin
Tra
Ins Erwin
Birds
Ilinois
Renwick
Methodist Church
Lyle Peckard
Waukeran
Kenosha
Wise
Edmund
Renwick High School
Virgil
Clerence
Annual Lutheran Bible Conference Opens in Eisele Grove Park
Rev. Ewald J. Conrad of Minneapolis and Rev. A. E. Windehl of Kenyon host the opening August 26 at Eisele Grove in Greenwood Park. Weekday sessions run 10:30 am to 3:66 pm with a 8:00 pm evangelistic service. William Windehl will lead music. Rev. Robert G. Hovland's appearance is doubtful due to schedule issues. Conference runs five days, visitors come from many central towns. Lutheran Evangelistic Movement sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewald J. Conrad
Minnespolis
Minn
A. E. Windehl
Kenyon
Esele Grove
Laws
Greenwood Park
Gil Selquist
Minneapolis
Mins
Conrad
William Windehl
The
Lutheran Bible School
Fergus Falls
Robert G. Hovland
Palo Alto
Calif
Lutheran Evangelistic Movement
Vernon School to Start August 27 for 1951 52
Vernon Consolidated plans a Monday start for the 1951 52 school year with a 3 00 o clock opening and 10 30 dismissal after pupil registration. School lunches and book rental charges remain the same as last year with families billed in the first week. Building readiness is partial with redecorating and repairs ongoing and teaching facilities incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Consolidated
Glen McCoy
Harold Gree
Fire Inspection Set For Aug 30 By Renwick Fire Dept
In cooperation with the National Board of Fire Underwriters, Renwick Fire Department will conduct a fire inspection of local business places and homes on Thursday evening, August 30. The aim is to identify hazards that could ignite fires and endanger lives, encouraging preparations for winter and preventing future losses. Cooperation from property owners is urged to aid early discovery and elimination of hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Renwick Fire Department
Che ‘Zollovrizy Evehias
Two Injured In Car Accident Sunday Near Renwick
A Sunday evening collision at the Henry Bram corner northwest of Renwick injured two people. Donald Farr of Pittsburg with AH Krause rode in the Farr car, which struck the Winter vehicle, throwing Mr Winter from the car. Mrs Winter and Mr Winter were taken to a Fort Dodge hospital for evaluation. both vehicles were badly damaged.
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Henry Bram Corner
Renwick
Donald Farr
Pittsburg
AH. Krause
Wes
Vere Winter
Farr
Mr. Winter
Mr.Farr
Mr. Kreuse
Cambridge Trip Ties Families in a Two Week Visit
The report lists numerous visiting relatives from Des Moines to Britt Dawson and Fort Dodge areas returning to their homes after a two week stay with the Walker and related families in Cambridge. Various guests include Joanne Janes Stedant Horse from Des Moines and cousins of Mrs Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Walker
Cambridge
Mass
Chas Walker
Joanne Janes
Des Moines
J. E Janes
Robert Janes
Des Alpines
John Euy
George Frantz
Sis
Henry Senbly
LaVerne
North Dakota
John Kebly
Lescer Smith Borma
Sendey
Steve Palmer
Airs
Hearty Eastman
Britt
Alfed Price
Stilson
Verni McPeak
Mee White
Maynard Swenson
Dawson
Minn
Oscer Olson
Clarkfield
Paimer
Bes Moines
V. J. Swanson
Ciintor
Jennie Swanson
Wooshway
Jim
Fred Gugisburg
Leke Okoboji
Herman Hansen
Goldfield
Mike Stechward
Bob
Fort Dodge
Mon
Marvin Anderson
Herbert de Lane
Clarion
Sas
PLC. Selgelid
Carlotty de Lane
Duroc Hog Exhibitors At State Fair Show
W H L Helmke and sons of Renwick will exhibit Duroc Line stock at the Iowa State Fair national livestock show from August 25 to September 3. Premiums for livestock exceed 100000, a state fair record, with entries from about 20 states. Nearly 9000 head of finebrood farm animals are expected, the largest stock show in the United States this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HL Helmke and Sons of
Renwick
United States
Baptist Men's Retreat Attendee Journey to Iowa Falls
Wilbur Nissen attended the Baptist Men's Retreat in Iowa Falls over Saturday and Sunday. He then went to Burnside Saturday morning as a dinner guest at the home of Rev. and Mrs. 8. C. Blumhagen and was accompanied to Iowa Falls by Rev. Blumhagen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Nissen
Lowa Falls
Nissen
Burnside
8. C. Bluznhagen
Iowa Falls
Blumhagen
Edwin Harris Enrolled At Cedar Falls
Edwin Harris of Renwick is enrolled at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls this fall. A May graduate of Renwick High School he will major in journalism and served as editor of the journalist club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Edwin Harris
Kenneth Harris
Renwick
Admis
Iowa State Teachers College
Edwin
Renwick High School
Journalist Club
Packard Family Reunion Set for September 2 at Park
The Packard family reunion will gather September 2 at Rear WA Lown Park. Organizers invite relatives to join, share memories, and enjoy a day of food activities and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packard
Sumiay
WA Lown Park
Large Fellowship Supper Draws Big Church Attendance
Large attendance filled Tuesday evening at a Baptist Church fellowship dinner. After the meal Rev. Chas Martin, Des Moines state convention secretary, delivered an inspiring talk. He was joined by his wife and children on the visit to Kenwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Chas Martin
Des Moines
Martin
New Arrivals Born to Swan and Maurer Families
Mr and Mrs Leland Swan of Hardy announce the birth of a baby girl at Lutheran hospital in Fort Lodge Friday Anges fifth. She weighed five pounds four teen ounces and is named Myral Alone. Mr and Mrs Darwin Maurer of Kansas City Missouri are parents of a baby boy born Saturday Aug Is. He weighed about eight pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Swan
Hardy
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Lodge
Friday Anges
Myral
Darwin Maurer
Kansas City
Drivers License Test Hours and Locations Announced
The notice lists test hours from Sui to 12500 and from 1 60 PM to 4213 PLM. on Wednesday at the County courthouse renewals are on Wednesday from 3 00 AM to 5 00 PM Algona on Saturday from S 00 AM to 4 00 PM Clarion on Tuesday Wednesday from 000 AM to tot PoE Hancock County Garner a4 Fridays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sui
O Wen
Algona
Clarion
Tuesda
Tot Poe Hancoek County
Garner
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Renwick Mon
Mac Clowes
Jake Ump
Duane Anderson
Hernan Nissen
Lawrence Nerem
Rev
Langholz
Matrice Nissen
Paul Kivelsutter
Leorce Mills
Front Kew
Lert
Rislitdin McClowan
Norman Peer
Cwart Helmick
Pritz Gweisburg
Wesley Schultz
Wil Posee
Buster Darland
Nump
Ames
Renwick Ind
the Churches OF
Evangelical United Brethren Church
H. L. Sunderman
Mrs. Lyle Packard
Lutheran Bible Conference
Duroc
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