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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1948
Page
4
Renwick girls beat Wesley 30 to 23 in a tight season opener fueled by new players. Boys lost 43 to 21 as Wesley sealed the win late after leading 14 to 3 at halftime. Renwick later fell to Bode 37 to 23 for the girls and 25 to 17 for the boys. Next up is a home date with Goldfield and Vernon visits on December 7.
Renwick fire department answered a Tuesday afternoon call to the Quaker Oats Co. corn drying plant. The cause is not yet determined though carboning of the dryer is suspected. About 1000 bushels of corn spoiled while the dryer was shut. Fire confined to the drying plane. smoke was bottled and corn wetted down. Damaged equipment not yet known and full extent expected in days.
Rev P C Lutz reports the new electric chimes for St Pauls Lutheran Church have been shipped and are hoped to be installed soon.
Miss Beth Clancy and Leland Swan united in marriage on Thanksgiving Day at the Hardy Methodist Church. Writer could not complete full write up this week and hopes to publish next week.
The Children’s Home Society of Deg. Maines’ drive for funds in Renwick raised 41.50 from organizations including Women’s Club Literary Guild Know Your Neighbor Club Fortnight Club Methodist WSC S Baptist Mission Evangelical Lutheran Women’s Society Legion Auxiliary Amvets Auxiliary and Mrs Thomas Gimer, chair. She thanks the Amvets Auxiliary for sponsoring and helping with the drive and all contributing organizations.
Sixteen members attended the Commercial Club dinner at the Peoples Cafe Monday night. Dale Cole presided as president. Walt Arig is thanked for raising Christmas funds to support a show at the Ren Theater and treats for local children. Plans include finishing the skating pond dike work and securing a shelter or wind-break. Extra lights are hoped for and skating pond work will begin when weather permits.
The Lake Ladies Aid held their annual bazaar and lunch at the church last Friday night with strong attendance. Revenue totaled $842.50. Several local residents and visiting guests attended events at the D. J. Christieson home and related church activities. A number of community members, including W. H. Long, assisted in various duties and travel.
Five Renwick High School students and several from Vernor Consolidated High School attended the All State Music Conference in Des Moines. Names include Sherman Flogstad Henri Hetty Arlye Paine Donna He Marjorie Gugisburg Alicia Ruberg Jo Anne Krausenltoy Wayne Marty Jack Jerzensen. The two day schedule featured rehearsals broadcasts chorus practice and the grand concert at eight o clock Saturday in the Coliseum with 1200 choir voices 250 orchestral players and 250 band members.
A second adult class will cover time saving with hand ironing and a demonstration of using an ironer. The meeting is at the school lunchroom, 7720 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Each of the 10 lessons is separate, and you may join any session even if you missed previous ones.
Dr A H Stafford announces he will be out of town for one week.
John Kubly of Laverne bought the Selmer Nerem property in Renwick at a public sale held Saturday. Mr and Mrs Nerem and their family plan to move to a farm around January 1.
Gilmore City and Ottosen schools were invited to join the Little Nine Conference as temporary members after Corwith and West Bend withdrew to stay in county tournaments. The eight‑team setup was maintained to keep full membership. Arlo McGowan, Vermon school superintendent, presided at the November 13 banquet at Vernon Consolidated School.
Vernon Roosters Club gathered at Phil Oppedahl's home on Thursday November 18 1948 to discuss soil erosion. Two new members Donald Anderson and Charles Wyatt were welcomed, the 4-H pledge was given, and Christmas drawings were held. Reporter John Kiley notes the Farm Bureau sets up a new Legislative Department to coordinate agricultural policy and push pro agricultural legislation through existing county and state channels.
Mrs Mary Foley born July 16 1877 Hardin County Iowa died Nov 22 1948 at Fort Dodge hospital aged 71 years 4 months 8 days Funeral services held Nov 24 1948 at Hardy Methodist Church with burial beside husband at Vernon Cemetery near Hardy Survived by children Ida Mae Dixon Robert Foley Charles Foley two brothers Frank Urion Fred Urion ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Vernon High School girls lost 24 to 26 to Bode and the boys fell 21 to 25 in the Bode double header. Earlier, on Nov 20, Vernon hosted Corwith with the girls leading 12 2 at halftime before Corwith surged for a 14 13 win. the Vernon boys won 29 13 after a close first half. The teams travel to Wesley on Dec 2 for a game with Wesler and will meet Renwick on Fermont Court next.
Neighbors gathered Monday November 28 at the Foley farm to harvest corn, finishing about 3 o clock. Wagons and tractors were on hand for cribbing, with the Ladies Aid of the Hardy Methodist Church serving. Mr Foley, recently slowed by illness and his mother’s death, was honored for his farm work.
A cleaned up item notes a Methodist church Remwick event with 12 speakers and no further attendees. two notable program owners were involved with the local society charged with presenting the event.
November report from Wright County D H J A shows 22 herds tested with 264 cows in milk and 3 dry cows. Average milk yield 525 pounds with 24.0 percent butterfat. 395 lactations completed with 3 cents per unit.
Amvets and Auxiliary members urged to bring a gift for a Christmas box. Next meeting Friday afternoon December 10 to prepare items for an orphan girl. A box to be left at A B Richardson Store for those unable to attend. Mrs W H Long attended a reception in Oska loos honoring Iowa Eastern Star Grand Patron.
Renwick Methodist Church will hold its annual bazaar and auction on Thursday evening December 20. Auction begins at 7:20 and lunch will be served after. A fish pond for children is planned.
Rev H B L Sanderman chair announces the TARO drive results exceed expectations. Total to date far surpasses earlier estimates, with full details coming in next week's paper.
Mrs Margaret Griebel nee Reagner son of Schieswig Bolstien born October 12 1852 arrived America aged seven resided Stott County Iowa until marriage years educated in public schools married in 189? and resided in Renwick period. Survived by children Mrs Hisse Bogard of Reurick and Mr Knesc Griebet of Des Moines. five grandchildren and several relatives. Funeral held November 24 1948 from Wir. Beenen Funeral Home and St Pauls Lutheran Church Renwick Iowa officiated by Rev C Lutz with Miss Marilza Paine and Miss Mardele Larson in music. Interment at Vernon Cemetery pailbearers listed. Memorials to Lutheran World Action Lutheran World Relief Lutheran Welfare Society of re Dedge Lutheran Children's Home Waverly Ta Lutheran missions St Pauls Lutheran Memorial Fund Renwick.
The article lists University of Town students spending the Thanksgiving holidays at their homes. Names include Pauline Klassie Marilyn Long Gladys Nelson Kenneth Potter Kenneth Block Carrol Block and Keith Latih.
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