Vernon Alumni Banquet Draws 300 Plus Attendees
More than 300 people attended the Vernon School alumni banquet held Saturday night November 26. Supt Damon Cole gave the welcoming address, Lawrence Marty gave grace, and a program followed featuring vocal solos speeches and awards including long-time registrants and the longest distance recipients. The meal, prepared by seniors mothers and other women, was funded by the community with sophomores and juniors serving, and the evening closed with a dance.
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Vernon School
Damon Cole
Lawrence Marty
Kenny Yorland
Lena Geigel
Arlo McGowan
Wesley Carlson
Larry Robb
Patrick Gilligan
Bruce Wigans
Legion Auxiliary Christmas aid for veterans in hospitals
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a Christmas gift shop at the Town Soldiers Home and state hospitals to help veterans in hospitals buy gifts for their families. Volunteers will assist with wrapping and mailing. Local units funded the project through the Veteran-Made Memorial Day Poppy Sale. Renwick unit has already contributed.
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Algo
Iowa
American Legion
American Legion Auuxiliary
Ladies In Blue
American Legion Auxiliary
The
American Legion, Auxiliary
Renwick
Woodward Hospital
Woodward
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Anderson Sundries Open Thursday Afternoons Through Christmas
Anderson Sundries will stay open Thursday afternoons on December 8 15 and 22 to aid Christmas shoppers. A wide variety of gifts for the family is offered with bargain prices listed on page four of the Renwick Times.
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Anderson Sundries
Andersons
Pase Four
Renwick Times
Schultz joins Army at Camp Chaffee Arkansas
Pvt. Gerald Schultz son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Schultz of Renwick has been assigned to Company DB List Medium Tanks Battalion for basic training at Camp Chaffee Arkansas. After eight weeks of training he may be reassigned or continue at the post for further training in his military specialty.
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Camp Qhapfer
Ark
Gerald Schultz
Wesley Schultz
Renwick
List
U. S
Camp Chaffee
Vernon Boys Hold Lead In Tight Wins And Setbacks
Vernon boys edged Corwith 37 35 on Tuesday November 22 with Johnson of Corwith scoring 13 and Robb of Vernon 8. Vernon girls lost to Corwith 43 17 with Mary Gilligan scoring 19 as Bonstetter added 32 for Corwith.
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Vernon Girls
Livermore Girls
Livermore
Gilligan
Vernon
Layton
Mary, Gilligan
Jack’ North
Des Moinés Tribune
Jim
Guy
Patigan
Rutz
Dolder
Sawyer
Corwith
Johnson
Robb
Corpith
Cornwith
Mary Gilligan
Bonstetter
Vernon Booster 4-H Club November Meeting Recap
Vernon Booster 4-H Club met at Darrell Brayton’s home for November. Vice president Roger Engstrom called the meeting to order and minutes were approved. Nineteen members answered roll call. Dick Gimer cannot attend. a new president was elected. Bruce McGowan was chosen November 19 as officer in Humboldt. Kenny Friday reported for the club. Members shared duties for the year. A quiz on animals and discussion of projects followed. A grab bag and guest invitation led to a Christmas show plan with 50 to 75 cent bag price. The 4-H pledge was given. adjournment by Pat Gilligan with Darrell Brayton seconding. Land was served by Mrs Smith, Reporter Kenny Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Clowes
Pat Gilligan
Darrell Brayton
Mrs Smith
Renwick Narrowly Edged by Goldfield in Week
Renwick suffered two losses to Goldfield with girls 28 27 and boys 64 37. High scorer for Goldfield was Marcia Robinson with 35, Hooker 12 for Renwick. in the boys Kraft and Philipp each 10 for Renwick.
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Renwick
Goldfield
Godfield
Marcia Robinson
Hooker
Slivermore
Livermore
Anna ‘Swan
Wendt
Gene
Bulldogs
Rutz
Raiders
Garry
Kraft
LaVerné
December events and club notes in small town paper
A list of community events for December includes Legion meetings, BB games at Renwick and Veron, a Mission at home, a bake sale at Blassie's Garage, Fortnightly Club gatherings, BIW and KYN functions, Christmas luncheon, Womans Club gatherings, Legion Auxiliary, and literary Guild. Social reports note the Thanks giving dinner at Bernard Wolf's LaVerne home and visits by Eagle Grove families, plus Friendly Neighbors meeting at Anton Rasmussen's with 11 members and a visitor, reports on Iowa Children's Home, and Christmas gift ideas. The next Friendly Neighbors meeting will be December 20 at John Rasmussen’s.
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Legion
Renwick
DaVerne
LaVerne
Gilshore
Veron
Mission
Wilbur Nissen
EUB ‘Ladies
Blassie
Vernon
Wesley
Wittmer
Maurer
Biw
Moime- Vanner
S —Kyn
C. M. Gillespie
Womans Club
Verle. Winter
Attig
BB. Vernons and Renwick
Literary Guild
Howard Smith
Anton Rasmussen
Friendly Neighbors Club
Carl Spellmeyer
Harold Rasmussen
Iowa
Eagle Grove
Alvin Hansen
Raymond Amerson
John Rasmussen
Have You Paid Your Subscription To The Times To Date
The Renwick Times urges readers to renew subscriptions as many are due. Check the margin by your name for the month and year your subscription ends, noted by a number indicating expiration. All month numbers extend to the first day of that month.
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Renwick Times
Dick Gimer Receives God and Country Award
Dick Gimer was given the God and Country Award at Renwick Methodist Church on Sunday November 27 during morning worship. Rey C. Be. Custér presented the honor to the Boy Scout, recognizing 150 hours of service and Christian leadership as core criteria. Wilbur Nissen, the Scoutmaster, attended along with other scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Gimer
Rey C. BE. Custér
Paines Observe Silver Wedding Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Raymond Paines celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with an open house at their home on Friday November 25. About 160 guests from Renwick Eagle Grove Humboldt Hardy Woolstock Fort Dodge Corwith Kenawa Tipton Waterloo Sheffield Bermond and Goldfield attended. Hostesses included Mrs Gri tage and others, while serving staff were Mrs Albert Nelson Mrs Howard Warson and several assistants.
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Amd
Raymond
Paines
Marilyn
Paine
Vassiseth
Griatge
Stest
Lawrence’ “Neérem
Macnns Hansen
Cliff Hipoured
Kirchenttar
Henty
Kraft
Marvin Nelson
Mes Ao
He Geettsch
Otto’ Swanson
Elwood Green
Owere
Ren- Wick
Eagle Grove
Humboldt
Hardy
Woolstock
Fort Dodge
Corwith
Kenawha
Tipton
Waterloo
Sheffield
Bermond
Goldfield
Arrivals Kim Ray Born at St Anns Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ray Sissman welcome a son born Thursday morning at St Anns Hospital in Al Gona weighing six pounds one ounce. The newborn is named Kim Ray.
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Ray
Sissman
Ar’ St. Anns’ Hospital
Algona
Kim Ray
Yesteryear reminiscences from Fort Renwick times
Forty years ago incidents recount robberies in the region and Wright County acquiring two protective dogs for trailing work. A baby girl arrived to Mr. and Mrs C C Heggen last week. A garage wall toppled in high winds but completion is soon expected. Thirty years ago Bert Huntley’s barn burned, hay and cats lost. farm owned by Mrs Overbaugh. C F Fiemm is noted cashier who imported three milking goats. The last Overland car was the only one to arrive recently. Fifteen years ago Blanche Jane Hofmeister and Norman Hofmeister wed at the Renwick Methodist Church with Rev Hart officiating. Fire call to Vern Harris residence and to Wm Cathcart home for chimney fires.
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Wright County
C.C. Heggen
Bert Huntley
Janes
Norman Hofmeister
Renwick
Hart
J. £. Janes
Vern Harris
Wm. Cathcart
Renwick Commercial Club Elects 1956 Officers
Bart Sankey of Sankey Implement in Renwick was chosen club president for 1956 at a Monday meeting at Peoples Cafe. Fritz Britt became vice president, Wilbur Nissen secretary, and Warren Garrison treasurer. The group plans Christmas treats for children and Santa is due December 23. They will light 13 downtown poles with six to nine foot trees and pursue red stoplights at two railroad crossings.
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Bart Sankey
Sankey Implement
Renwick
Main Street
State Highway Department
Chicago
Sof
Milywe
Commercial Club
I Marvin
Abderson
Mary George
Mills
Gimer
Sadler Zigrang Marriage in Humboldt Church
Jacquelyn Rae Sadler wed James R. Zigrang in a November morning ceremony at St Marys Catholic Church Humboldt Father Gredy officiated The bride wore winter white angora knit with salmon carnations The groom in a navy business suit Don Bahouvek attended The bridal party had breakfast at Harry Igreng home and a dinner at P H Sadler home They plan a short honeymoon afterward The bride taught in Dakota City and is a Renwick graduate The groom attended Fort Dodger Junior College and is from Venice California The couple will live in Humboldt
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Humboldt
Gredy
Massenes
Eecessores
Marilyn Sadler
Don Bahouvek
Livermore
Igréng
P. H. Sadler
Renwick Independent School
Town State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Dakota
Hospital notes on local patients from Mercy and Des Moines hospitals
Mrs Bert Martin returned home Wednesday from Mercy Hospital in Fort Dodge after three weeks there. Rose Hefty underwent surgery Friday at Mercy Hospital in Fort Dodge and is making satisfactory progress. Paul Heeven returned home from Jens Tutheran Hospital in Des Moines after several weeks since surgery. Norman Larson returned home Wednesday from Mercy Hospital following surgery last week and is reported in good condition.
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Bert Martin
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Rose
Paul Heeven
Jens Tutheran
Thanksgiving Guests At Gimer Home For Holiday Weekend
Thanksgiving Day dinner guests at Mr and Mrs T. W. Gimer and family included Mr and Mrs Harl Gimer and Gene, Mr and Mrs Stanley McCary and family, A. D. Gimer, Mr and Mrs George Bell and Doug Gibbs of Jews City. Doug Gibbs visited the Harl Gimer home with relatives and friends over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Lane
Joe Lane
Bob Lane
Jimmie
A. H. Stafford
Arthur Hansel
Auburn
Hiriam Midland
Axel Anderson
Vera
Eagle Grove
Billy Nelson
Forest City
Trene Nelson
T. C. Heggen
Minneapolis
Bertha Heggen
Gus Arne
Elma
Fazle Grove
T. W. Gimer
Harl Gimer
Gene
Stanley, McCary
A. D. Gimer
George Bell
Doug Gibbs
Jews City
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Legion. ‘Auxiliary
Anderson
Arkansas
Kenny
Adelle
Myr
Elmo
Anne
Elizabeth.Klassie
S. H. Klassie
Bernard Wolf
Cook
Garland Hickey
Aurelia
the Times
Dick Gimer
Yesteryear
Jacquelyn Rae Sadler
Bride of
James
R. Zigrang
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