One Man Hospitalized In Car Truck Collision Near Renwick
A Saturday morning crash near Renwick involved a Quaker Oats truck driven by Fred Bjornson and a car driven by Danny Rasmussen. Bjornson suffered a crushed shoulder and cuts, was unconscious briefly, then transported to Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge. DeMots, a truck occupant, and Rasmussen had minor injuries.
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Ren Wick
Quaker Quts Company
Fred Bjoreson
Danny Rasmussen
Stanley McCarry
Renwick
Andrew DeMots
Bjornson
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Beenan
Mr. DeMors
Danny
Hardy School Opens August 28 for 1950-52 Term
The Hardy Independent School begins on Monday, August 28, with registration at start and dismissal at noon. Faculty includes Mrs LaVonne Stiger of Goldfield as primary teacher, Mrs. Mary Tileman of Hardy as intermediate teacher, and Ms Prank Wright of Bradgate as junior high principal.
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Hardy Independent School
Beatin
LaVonne Stiger
Goldfield
Mary Tileman
Hardy
Prank Wright
Bradgate
Notice of Studio Reopening After Summer Vacation
My Music Studio will reopen on Friday September 1 following summer vacation. Mrs Eddie L Bygness announces the return and invites patrons to resume lessons and appointments.
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Eddie L. Bygness
Registration Monday At Vernon School
Vernon Consolidated School schedules registration on Monday August 28 from 9:00 to 10:30 am with student return home after. No afternoon classes, but a teachers meeting is set for Monday afternoon. The 1950 52 term faculty is nearly complete with Mrs Harriet Siemens teaching grades 1 2 Mrs Doris Keister grades 3 4 Mrs Arba Selyelid grades 5 6 Donald Bygness junior high Miss Margaret Heft music and English Wesley Carlson math and PE Ario J McGowsan. Superintendent Harold Green rehired as custodian. cooks for hot lunch Mrs Roger Orson and Mrs Roy Guy.
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Vernon Consolidated School
Puses
Harriet Siemens
Doris Keister
Arba Selyelid
Donald Bygness
Margaret Heft
Oakland
Wesley Carlson
Ario J. McGowsan
Harold Green
Roger Orson
Roy Guy
Renovations and Fresh Paint in Renwick District
In Renwick, many business places and homes have Lacelifting and repainting. Bogard Pool Hall, American Legion Hall, Rudy Blesie service station, and C A Richardson storefront have recent exterior updates. W B Co-op Oil station, Heetland Produce front, and numerous residences show repairs. Citizens praise the upkeep of the business district and homes.
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Renwick
Bogard Pool
American Legion Hall
Rudy Blesie
Phillips 68
C. A. Richardson
Heetland Produce
LuVerne Tribune Names New Editor and Manager
The first issue of the New LuVerne Tribune arrives with Glenn Schoonmaker of Garner as manager and editor. Owned by C. D. Elling of Garner Leader, the paper is funded in Garner while equipment moves to La Verne for printing. Best wishes extend for the editor’s success.
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LuVerne Tribune
Glenn’ Schoonmeker
Gamner
C.D. Elling
Garner Leader
Garner
la Verpe
Schoonmaker
Lucerne Tribune
Bazaar prep urged for Methodist Church sales items
Members of the W S C S of the Methodist Church are asked to bring or send prints, old blankets, and other materials for use in the bazaar. Items should be delivered by the August 30 meeting.
Night Ball Game At Bancroft Sees Defeat
Ike Renwick independent baseball team fell to Al gona last Sunday by 9 to 3. Carlson and Hansen pitched for Bancroft as they prepared for a night game scheduled at Bancroft on Sunday August 27 starting at 7 09 PM.
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Bancroft
Ike Renwick
Algona
Carlson
Hansen
Office closing notice for LR Turner Dr Turner
The office will be closed starting today August 24 through Monday August 28 due to Dr LR Turner. Expect limited access during the period.
Farm To Be Sold At Auction In Boone Township
An 80 acre farm owned by the Jennie Nelson estate will be auctioned Friday afternoon August 25 at 2 40 pm on the premises. The property lies five miles northeast of Renwick in Boone township. See ad elsewhere for more description.
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Jennie Nelson
Boone Township
Renwick
Yarbrough Announces Absence Commitment This Week
Dr. N. R. Yarbrough states he will be out of town from Sunday August 27 through Thursday August 31, noting travel plans and expected return.
John Ross 93 Former Resident Dies in San Diego
Word has been received of the death of Mr. John Ross, 93, formerly of Boone Township. He will be remembered by older citizens of the community.
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John Ross
San Diego
Calif
Ross
Boone Township
Drake University summer commencement honors Miss Heggen
Miss Sarah Heggen of Renwick earned a bachelor of science education degree from Drake University during summer commencement on August 25 in Des Moines. She was among 380 graduates receiving degrees and certificates this session.
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Sarah Heggen
Renwick
Drake University
Des Moines
Heggen
College of Education
Drake
Boone Valley 4 H Club plans fair preparations
The Boone Valley Go Getters 44H Club met at Donald Hoffman's home on Tuesday night August 15. Seven members and leader Don Silver answered roll call. Rules for the fair were reviewed. On motion by Don Martin the club agreed to decorate stalls at 2 15 Sunday afternoon. Record books were checked and final fair preparations discussed. Charles Espe, President.
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Boone Valley Go Getters
Donald Hoffman
Don Silver
Don Martin
Charles Espe
Results of 4 H boys showings at county fair
Danny Rasmussen son of My and Mrs Sven Rasmussen of Lake township exhibited the grand champion baby beef at Humboldt county fair. He repeats the honor after last year and will show at the State Fair in Des Moines this week. Breed champions include Leonard Kiley Vernon Robert Torgerson Delano Eadie Strachan Corinth Phil Oppdah Vernon Shorthorn Danny Rasmussen Lake Jimmy Clowes Vernon. Other winners listed across fat heifers Hereford Shorthorn Angus weights and judges. Vernon led grouping of five clubs with top entries. Dairy champions include Bruce Show Rutland Marvin Lindeman Corinth Clement McLaughlin Weaver Jerry Krauze Vernon. Livestock judging placed Humboldt township first with 863 out of 600 points. Vernon second. FFA third. Corinth fourth. Vernon team members were Leonard Kiley Phil Oppedski Richard Clancy. Continued on page 6.
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Danny Rasmussen
Sven Rasmussen
Lake Township
Humboldt
Danny
Des Moines
Hereford
Leonard Kiley
Vernon
Robert Torgerson
Delano
Angus
Eadie Strachan
Corinth
Phil Oppedahl
Shorthorn
Lake
Jimmy Clowes
Lloyd Goodell
FFA
John
Redding
Delana
John Eiley
Leonard Biles
Ronald Morgan
Norway
Gary Leighton
Hyboweight Angus
Eddie Strachan
Kenneth Kiley
Dale Kramer
Beaver
Deélana
Bruce Wathem
Warousie
Douglas Clancy
Farrell
Wright
Avery
Darrell Zwiefel
Dairy Club
Holstein
Bruce Show
Rutland
Ayrshire
Marvin Lindeman
Guansey
Clement McLaughlin
Weaver
Jerry Krauze
Humboldt Township
Phil Oppedski
Richard Clancy
Gretchen Helmke Weds Oren Rininger in August 1950
Miss Gretchen Lorraine Helmke daughter of W Helmke wed Oren Boley Rininger of Stheller Town in St Pauls Lutheran Church. Ceremony featured gladioli lilies palms and white tapers. Bridal party wore aqua and orchid gowns with lace details. Bridesmaids Mardelle Larson matron of honor and other attendants included Kathryn Daffy Janice Henke Marphalle Rininger. Best man Gene Rininger and many attendants followed with floral and ceremonial details.
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Gretchen Lorraine Helmke
W. Helmicke
Oren Boley Rininger
Stheller
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Isla
Norman Helmke
Corwin Peer
Robert Langhole
Mardelle Larson
D. J. Christenson
Merlyn. Paine
Miss. Paine
LaVorine Feer
Kathryn Daffy
Jerry Helmke
Herbert King
Darrell Rininger
Earl Olsin
Mr. Pear
Deborah Marston
George Marston
Girls 4 H Exhibits to Be Shown at State Fair
Thirteen 4 H girls completed exhibits at the Humboldt County Hareboldt Coast Fair with 761 entries judged by Mrs. Margaret Pratt of Emmetsburg. Senior teams from Vigorous Vernons and Lake Clippers earned blue ribbons for demonstrations and booths, with six items selected to advance to the State Fair in Mason City.
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Margaret Pratt
Emmetsburg
Deloria Ogan
Arioene McGowen
Vigorous
Vernons
Humbold County
Lola Friday
Rae Ann French
Patsy. Hagland
Arlene Gangstead
Lake Clippers Club
Lake Clippers
Thea'n True Club
Renwick
Elain
Haaland
Thaeron Doolittle
T.N.T. Club
Evilyn Gangstead
Jo Ann Krause
Mason City
Noon Whistles Tuesday Triggers Multiple False Alarms
A series of noon whistle blasts caused two false alarms as crowds misread the signals. Gerhard Meyer reportedly blew a 19,000% clock whistle and Walter Haen did not notice it, leading to confusion and no actual action taken.
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Gerhard Meyer
Walter H
22 Men To Be Called Wed August 30 Humboldt Draft List
Fifteen Humboldt men plus others from surrounding areas were sent for preinduction physicals in Des Moines. The Humboldt draft board lists 22 men to be called on August 30, drawing from Foilager registrants. Board located above the Trust and Savings Bank, open four days a week, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Humboldt Cously
Des Moines
Clark
Robert Eugene
Humboldt Engebritson
Benjamin Earl-Onosen Finney
Robert E
Pioneer Hert
Edward Joseph
Humboldt
Trust and Savings Bank
100 New Traveling Library Books Arrive for Shelves
Mrs. I Peer reports that 100 traveling library books have arrived and are now on the shelves for reader enjoyment.
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3. I.peer
Tfétorian
Renwick Independent School Faculty List 1650 51
The Renwick Independent School presents its faculty for the 1650 51 term. W P Witmer superintendent CM Gilesvia high principal Robert Ven Houten coach W Keith Baessler Miss Janice Welty music and English Miss Ay exill Blewert commercial Avs RE Mae Rossmen Romemaking Richard Opheim union high Mrs Viole Kepser 6th Dorothy Larson 5th grade new teachers for 1st 4th grades include Miss Merrheile Rector of Qdebotiss Shit ler Here James Nelton 8 Renwth grade Miss Mari imweken Esle Grove Maryte Dow hired as veterans agricultural instructor Donald Gillespie to be school custodian Cooks For lunch program Mrs Clans Block Mrs Elen Bot telson Miss Anns Blere Bus drivers Bob Lene Duane old Burton Doreld Gillespie and Line Packard Mrs Donsid Bygness started as secretary to Sup Witamer Registration today through tomorrow
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Renwick
Schoor
Clans Block
Elen Bottelson
Anns Blere
Bob Lene
Duane Old Burton
Doreld Gillespie
Line
Packard
Donsid
Bygness
W. P. Witamer
Lutheran Bible Conference at Eagle Grove
The Eagle Grove Lutheran Bible Conference runs August 27 to September 3 at Greenwood Park with eight sessions daily. Rev Eweld J. Conrad, Rev J Gissolonis, and Rev A G Halvorsen lead the Evangelistic Movement program. Special services for children and evening meetings accompany the sessions. visitors from about thirty neighboring areas are expected.
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Eagle Grove
Sams
Thaneous
Rew Theater Shows August 25 31
The Rew theater schedules a week of entertainment with matinee and evening performances August 25 to 31. Includes color feature films and stage acts with actors Rotern Cummings and Diana Lyss among the cast.
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Rew: Theater
Rew
Randolph Scart
Tae
Wesder
Scars Jenks Et
Ethel Becrear
Ena
Lardigen
Rotern
Cummings
Diana Lyss
Kanawha Youth Day Celebration Preview
Kanawha plans Labor Day events with marching bands street sports and a flower show. A queen contest and baseball game are scheduled with free entertainment in the afternoon.
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Hondas
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Vernon School
Dr. LR. Turner
N. R. Yarbrough
Boone Valley
Club
Leake
Gretchen Helm
Renwick Independent School
Lutheran Bible Conference
Gisselquist
G. Halvorson
Goarad
Renwick School
W. Ondsy
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