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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1947

Page

3

Renwick School Faculty List And Opening

The Renwick Independent School will open on Monday September 1 with a faculty that includes Superintendent BLH Montgomery of Iowa and a mix of teachers from Iowa State Teachers College University of Colorado and Upper Iowa University. The list names C M Gillespie Charles B Hummer Mrs Charles P Hummer Miss Averil A Blewett Mrs HR Ressman Harold Daily Mrs FH Montgomery Mrs Henry Kepp er Miss Ethel Flom Miss Eleanor Elm Mrs S C Blumbagen Miss Prancus Thompson and Miss Harold Daily with grades from first to ninth and various subjects in English history homemaking agriculture and science. The School Lunch Program resumes under the Cisus Block with Mrs Botteises Aleve Mrs Walter Selver and Green Whe continuing custodial and maintenance work with painting and floor refinishing underway.

Blh Montgomery Iowa Suite Teachers College University of Colorado C.M. Gillespie Towa State Teachers Colege Charles’ B Hummer University of Iowadh Charles P. Hummer University of Towa Averil A. Blewett Towa State Teachers College HR. L. Ressman Town Sare Teachers College Harold Daily Upper Aericulture Holmemakins Cisus Botteises Aleve Walter Will Selver

Daughter of Former Residents Wed Sunday

Margaret Ralston of Waterloo wed Donkki Eck of Jesup in a Sunday ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church in Waterloo at 4 pm The bride wore a white Palm Beach suit with yellow bouquet corsage The groom wore a business suit Ushers included Francis Ralston Keith Eck and Kenneth Eck The couple will reside at 903 Randolph Waterloo Iowa The Ralston family formerly lived in Renwick where E A Ralston was school superintendent about nineteen years ago

Margaret, Ralston Davebs E. A. Ralston Waterloo Donkki Eck A. R. Eck Jesup Iowa First Presbyterian Church Robert McCowens West Hish School Catherine Carer William Brown Clear Lake Francis Ralston Keith Eck Goons Kenneth Eck Independence Tibride Town State Teachers Colege Bath Mr. Eck Upper Town University Fayette Town State Teachers College Randolph Towa A. Ralston Renwick Ralston

Notice postpones W. 3. C. S meeting to Wednesday

The W. 3. C. S has been postponed until Wednesday, September X, per local notice. The change affects all scheduled proceedings and requires attendees to update plans accordingly.

Labor Day Closures For Renwick Businesses

The majority of Renwick business places will be closed all day Monday September 1 in observance of Labor Day. The Post Office will be open during this time and in the evening for dispatching mail. Consumers are asked to do their shopping for the weekend this Saturday August 30.

Renwick

Vernon School Opens With Enrollment of 151

Vernon Consolidated School begins term with 151 students enrolled. The high school counts 45 pupils. Mrs Shelby Nelson substitutes for English teacher Mrs Glad Clappison who will arrive September 1. Baseball practice starts with 18 boys. Several fall games anticipated. Superintendent McGowan says Vernon-serious notes will appear soon.

Vernon Consolidated High Schoo Shelby Nelson Glad Clappison McGowan Vernon

Veterans Gather for Des Moines Reunion of World War II GIs

Nine GIs who served on New Guinea in World War II met at the State Fair then held a banquet at the Hotel Fort Des Moines. The get-together was the second since the war’s end and attendees reported a fine time.

Biry Storty Selgelid Des Moines G.ls New Guinea Fort Des Moines Shorwy

Boone Two 4 H Club Placings at County Fair Junior Show

At the County Fair the Boone Two 4 H Club placed in multiple demonstrations and projects. Winners include Melva Pearson Ruth Ann Kleen Ruth Martin Marilyn Paine and Joan Porterfield with top finishes in window curtains dresser scarves book cases waste paper baskets and pill ow covers. State fair results list Jerry Helmke Kenneth Siemens Charles Espe Donald Martin and others achieving placings in Jersey and Poland China categories.

Easte Grove Melva Pearson Ar Ucle Ruth Ann Kleen Ruth Martin Marilyn Paine Ruth, Martin Dresser Faith Kelling Joan Porterfield Marie Nissen Mary Ellen Kleen Merry Ellen Kleen Bonnie, Kelling Lois Kleen Maxine Bunk Mary Kelling Alicia Ruberg Boone Valley Go Getters Kenneth Sismens Ierd Kenneth Siemens Poland China Charles Espe Chiena Bears Qnu Charles Ape Donald Martin Berkshire Bears Berk Shire Tonald Martin Berkshire Jerry Helmke Duroe Buroz Kemmeth Siemens Clifford- Engh Purebrad Sported Market Litters Ltd

Mrs Meta Tauck Dies at 77 in Renwick

Meta Tauck, 77, died early Wednesday at her Renwick home after prolonged illness. Funeral services set for August 29 at 2:00 p.m. at home and 2:30 p.m. at St Pauls Lutheran Church Renwick.

Meta Tauck Meta Tanck Renwick St. Paul's Lutheran Church Ren~wick

Hardy Gir Wed Aug 10 at Fort Dodge

Bonnie Gretchen Townswick daughter of Mr and Mrs S C Townswick of Hardy became the bride of J Byron Shipman son of Mrs Versa Shipman of Fort Dodge on Sunday August 10 at the First Methodist Church in Fort Dodge. The double ring ceremony was at 2 20 p m. The bride wore a white slipper satin gown with seed pearl tiara veil and carried a white orchid stephanotis and satin streamers with a white bible. Miss Thelma Townswick maid of honor and attendants Mrs Onal Cathcarn and Mrs Marr Ellen Roselli. Best man Louis Beisser and groomsmen Duane Ulstad and Kirsten Lyngstad. Mrs Shipman is a Renwick High School graduate and works at Swanson Motor Car Co. Shipman is a Fort Dodge High School graduate and a Fort Dodge junior college sophomore who served three years in the army. After a tower moon the couple reside at 512 Martha Ninth Street Fort Dodge.

Bonnie Gretchen Townswick S. C. Townswick Hardy J. Byron Shipman Versa Shipman Fort Dodge First Methodist James J. Davies Thelma Townswick Humbold Onal Cathcarn Bode Marr Ellen Roselli Louis Beisser Shipman Duane Ulstad Kirsten. Lyngstad Dodge Renwick High School Swansr Motor Car Co Ft. Dodge High School Fort Doage Marth Ninif Street

African Crown Prince In Youth Rally To Speak

On Sunday September 7 an Evangelical youth rally will feature Prince Moses Mahel as principal speaker. The event, hosted by Evangelical United Brethren Yonta Rely Luverne, invites the public to attend in the afternoon and evening at the gathering venue.

Bretten Yonta Rely Luverne Moses Mahel

Bob Weston shows at Aberdeen Angus event at Garner Fair

Bob Weston placed second in an Aberdeen Angus event at Garner Fair. He is listed as a Corwith Boy Scouts member, not Renwick as last week's paper stated.

Bob Weston Aberdeen Corwith Boy Scouts Renwick

County Line Sunday Dinner Guests in Easte Grove

Mr and Mrs John Riley and family were Sunday dinner guests at the Carl Bowman home in East Grove. Mrs Ernest Macha and Mrs Beecher York are visiting relatives in Wisconsin.

John, Riley Carl Bowman Easte Grove Ernest Macha Beecher York Relativi Wisconsin

Local visitors and family gathering near Latimer

Mrs Rose Hetty Mrs S C Maurer and Larry Liscum were Al gona visitors last Friday. Maurer visited at her sister Mary Sorenson s home and Larry visited with his aunt Mrs Hugh Pierce. Art Folkerts and Dick Hetty and families visited Melvin Helgen home for meals. A gathering at George Latch home included Aldrich Beenen Gerald Beenen Lynne Beenen Carroll Beenen Latimer and Jim Wolf Hampt on families.

Rose Hetty S$. C. Maurer Larry Liscum Algona Maurer Mary Sorenson Larry Hugh Pierce Art Folkerts Britt Dick Hetty Melvin Helgen George Latch Aldrich Beenen Gerald Beenen Lynne All Latimer Carroll Beenen Colter Jim Wolf Hampton

Connie Block to Wed Roger Gillespie in Chicago ceremony

Miss Connie Block daughter of Mr and Mrs Claus Block will wed Roger Gillespie of Chicago on Sunday August 21 at 12 noon after morning worship at St Wick. The congregation and public are invited to attend.

Connie’ Block Claus Block Roger Gillespie Chifaxo.u St. Paul's Lutheran Church Renwick James Stewart Gladys Herrison Nehr Wed Wim.’ Stell John HL. Johnson Roger Becker Omabs Frank Carman Silver Crash Trigschmen Tea Grove Ano Jeen Sioux Sun Afr Luella Thompson Treisehman Ostar Wratt Omer Davis Cedar Iowa Alma Wratt Sours Akron Larry Lerdal J. Lerdal Golanela Martin Johnson Sup. Dinne* Grésis Carl Opteim Bode Vemero Bodear

Drill Practice At Firemen Meeting Tonight

The Renwick firemen hold their regular monthly meeting and drill this evening at the school football field. Chief Tieran Heggen requests all firemen to attend and arrive early for drill practice.

Firemen’s Meeting Renwick Antiguar Tieran Heggen

Community notes from Hardy and area gatherings

Local society district items list Hardy residents attending reunions in Clear Lake and Con cord California visits. Families from Hardy and neighboring towns such as Remrick Herrison and Bode attended church events and graduation celebrations at Iowa State Teachers College. Nearby travel includes fishing trips to Perham and visits to Cedar Falls and Mankato.

Two Local Men Return From Trip

Burt McCurry and Norc Mills returned Friday night from a long vacation through the east and south. They traveled through Illinois Indiana Ohio Cincinnati along the Ohio River to Ashland Kentucky and Grayson and Lexington Kentucky. They visited Mammoth Cave Rock City Lookout Mountain and passed through Tennessee Georgia Virginia Alabama Mississippi and Missouri covering about 4000 miles without a single flat tire. Both men said they had a wonderful time and were glad to be home again.

Burt McCurry Nort Mills Lowlinois Indiana Ohio Cincinnati Ohio’ S Ashland Tber Grayson Lexington Mammoth Cave Middlestore Cumberland Pass Trippsle Mt Knoxville Chattanoga Tenn Rock City Georgia Virginie Alabama Mississippi Memphis Arks Missouri Repwick Wei al GR Burt McCarrr Norc Mills

County Farm Bureau and 4 H Club News

County fair reports 4 H entries judged by Mrs. Pratt of Palo Alto County with numerous blue red and white ribbons. Winners listed by unit including Elaine Rummens Vernon Grace Krause and Marilyn Gangstead among others with several Renwick Lake Vernon and Weesconsin participants. Continued on page 6.

Emmboldt Margaret Pratt Palo Alto County Ted Elaine Vernon Thaeron Doo- Vittie Renwic Lone Waucostay -Siriem Brre Lake Jéen Krause Washday Brie Thaeron Doolittle Renwick Marian Madison Lois Korslund Mardelle Larson Ribbons Mary Korslund Fern Adams Weeoust Saryoara Long Wacouste Grace Krause Patricia Olden Maxine DeMois Elaine Rummens Ban ‘Bara Long Waconsia Marilyn Gangstead Virginia Krause Shirley Flogstad Doris Hefty Xuechen Virginia Brause Grace Krause Donaldene Kraft Lois Kursland Laka Phyllis Lane Thaeron Doollittle Doris Olson Wesconsin Livonne Niverson Grove Marilyn Attig Andrew Helmers Audrey Helmers Darlas Kraft Marilyn Gangstead Lake

Dewitt Mimbach Weds Dorothy Pressler at Clarion First Methodist

Dewitt Mimbach and Dorothy Pressler were married Friday August 22 at the First Methodist Church parsonage in Clarion. Rev. H. Preul performed the ring ceremony with Clorine Pressler of Eagle Grove and Dale Keller of Renwick as attendants. The couple plans to live above the Mimbech Grocery store in Renwick after a Minnesota trip.

First Methodist Church Clarion Dorothy Pressier Ligaie Pressler Eagle Grove Dewitt Mimbach Jend Leo . Mimbach Renwick Dy H. Preul Clorine Pressler Hagle Grove Dale Keller Minnesota Mimbech Grocerr

The Cub Scouts Story by Mrs Sunderman

A story written by Mrs He L Sunderman published in the September issue of the Jack and Jill children magazine. The tale draws on her experiences with Cub Scouts and related youth activities, noting Sunderman’s published works across several outlets.

Jack and Jill Children Si Meserine Upheers He L. Sunderman Crb Scouts Sigstere Sunderman Che Cab Léonis Pais Hed Cersé

Hardy Independent School Begins September 1

The notice states Hardy Independent School will begin on September 1 with enrollment and assignments planned. It mentions grades from kindergarten through fifth and lists staff roles including a custodian and bus driver, noting names such as Laverne J. Humboldt and George Cleveland.

Hardy Independent School Ay Tidevendeny Andwice

Margie at Ren Theatre Sunday and Friday shows

The Ren Theatre presents Margie on Sunday Friday and Sunday with two showings. The program includes Alias Mr Twilight a suspense mystery starring Mickssi Dusne Trndi Marshal and Lloyd Carrigag about a gentleman thief by night posing as a respectable citizen by day. Also chapter 4 of Jack Armstrong and cartoon with Jeanne Crain Alan Young Lloyan Bari and Hanie Mc Daniel in Technicolor flashback romance and prom night memories.

Suiney Mr. Twilight Mickssi Dusne Trndi Marshal Lloyd Carrigag Jack. Armstrong Margie Jeanne Crain Alan Young Alex Langan Lloyan Bari Hanie McDaniel Glenn Langen Glenn Lynn Bari Jeanna High Jeanne

Helmke & Sons Duroc Hog Entry Tops State Fair Placings

Mr. W. H. Helmke and Sons showed strong Duroc hogs at the State Fair. Their animals earned two firsts four seconds two fourths one fifth one sixth one seventh and one tenth amid stiff competition.

Helmke & Sons Duroc W. H. Helmke

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Renwick School Youreen G.I. Buddies Boone Two Hardy Gir Angus Garner Fair Connie Block Ws.c.s Frances Olen Ive McKim Dorothy Skire Aldeane Claner Bana James Om. Claner Joe Helter Dorothy Tae Blanche Kelling Wilme Clancy Gueses Stell Ogan Thurel Wm. Steil Robert Nelson Bruce End Milfore McPeak Kenneth Lichsing Lloyd Watkner Erwin Kettleson Morris Perham Minn Leonard Birnbaumer Concord Calif Elon French Harry Stevenson Lloyd John Stevenson Goldfield Ror Stevenson W. J. Smith Ams R. G. Saxian County Farm Bureau Dorothy Pressler Mrs. Sunderman Ren Theatre
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