This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
5
A 1951 report details the Farm Bureau membership drive, noting a banner year with strong quotas and numerous MOUs. Led by Keith Myers and Battle River speakers, volunteers prepared to promote agricultural cooperation and recruit members across multiple counties with regional leaders and campaigns.
Renwick hosted Goldfield with the girls losing 52 to 37 and the Renwick boys winning 35 to 33. Detailed stats list Tanck and Doolittle as top scorers for Renwick with field goals and free throws contributing to the final scores.
Chet Schoby of Algona will speak at the Dairymen banquet at Humboldt Legion hall on Monday December 11. Ernie Machs of Renwick says Frank Harker of Des Moines, Iowa Dairy Industry commission, will attend. Dairymen and wives are invited with tickets at 1.50 each through the ticket committee or at Protest Cheese Factory and Renwick Community Creamery.
Mr and Mrs Harlen Jotten celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at home on Saturday December 2 with an open house. Over eighty guests attended including relatives from Humboldt Clear Lake Des Moines Elk Grove Godliea and Neenwick. gifts of silver were presented by relatives and friends. Mrs Clifford Anderson of Clear Lake poured and recorded guest books while M Hoy Hansen assisted. hosts included Mr and Mrs Denary Wilhelm and Mr and Mrs Floyd Lester.
A large crowd attended a Wednesday evening school meeting where parents toured children’s classrooms. Superintendent Wilmer outlined the meeting’s purpose, a class schedule was distributed, and each class opened for discussion. A lunch was served in the cafeteria by hot lunch program cooks.
The National Tuberculosis Association funds 26 investigators in clinical and laboratory studies on tuberculosis. The Iowa Heart Association contributed $15,000 to a cardiovascular research lab at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. A team advances diagnostics and treatment methods.
Humboldt County Tuberculosis Association announces the Seal Sale to fund ongoing public health programs. The annual drive supports year round health education and tuberculosis and heart disease research. Community members are asked to send gifts via local delegates as the campaign runs through the holiday rush.
The Men s Community Club dinner will be held Monday evening December 11 at the Renwick School lunch room. Dinner starts at seven followed by the program and最后 Ress’méeting. Kenneth Bruenece Gladbrook will be guest speaker and display fins.
The congregation of St Paul Lutheran Church will hold its annual meeting Sunday evening at the church. Reports from the different societies will be heard and officers will be elected. The program for the community year will be visited and presented, the meeting preceded by a potluck dinner.
The Evangelics United Brethren Ladies Aid hosted a food and craft sale despite heavy rain. Volunteers and patrons praised the effort as proceeds surpassed thirty dollars with broad community support.
Thirty five present at the firemen's oyster stew supper. Afterward the firemen and guests played cribbage and pitch. The event was hosted by Mrs Samson and others.
Marion Porterfield advertises a public auction of farm machinery on Tuesday December 13 as he states he is leaving the state. The notice lists items to be sold in the Ren wick Times.
The American Legion and Auxiliary announce their regular monthly meeting at the Legion hall on Thursday night December 14 1950. Members are urged to attend and participate in the session.
Walter Martin and Donald Merlin will sing in a 500 voice chorus performing Handel Messiah on the Iowa State College campus. The concert starts at 3 p.m. in State Gymnasium with free admission. Station WOI will broadcast the event at 2 40.
Mr and Mrs George Latch learn their son Keith has been moved from Ft Myers to the Engineers Center at Ft Belvoir Virginia. Address listed as Pvt George K Latch 5829th TSU-CE The Engineer Center Port Belvoir Virginia.
The Vernon Boosters 4 H Club met at the home of Fed Engstrom on November 22 with 23 members present. The meeting opened with an order and roll call, minutes read and approved. Names were drawn for a Christmas party with the girls, Jerry Kreuse was elected as a county office candidate, and calendars were made detailing future meeting times and locations. The club pledge was recited and lunch served by Mrs Engstrom. reporter Phiilin Opnedaht.
Clarence Holm will hold a farm sale on Tuesday December 19 featuring a large catalog of items. Watch next week’s paper for full listings of goods to be sold and auction details.
A 1951 Chevrolet debuts with major chassis and body improvements. The Powerglide automatic transmission is refined and an optional feature on De Luxe models. The lineup includes fourteen passenger bodies, four door sedans, a convertible, station wagons, and the Bel Air in De Luxe series. Two economical valve in head engines, 92 hp standard and 185 hp with Powerglide, power the new line.
Mr and Mrs WS Barrick observed their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at the Masocle building from 2 to 5 pm where guests offered congratulations. Mrs Samson Flogstad, daughter, hosted. Grandchildren assisted. relatives from several towns attended the brief program and song.
Vernon and Renwick split a twin bill as Vernon girls edged Renwick 39 36 on Vernon court Tuesday night in a thriller that marked Vernon's sixth straight win. Donna Wilhelm starred on offense and Ruth Merry moved to captain as the Vernon boys fell behind early but battled back, with Loren Witheys scoring late to spark a late push.
Joe Long, longtime Renwick Community Creamery worker and former Renwick Independent basketball player, has received induction orders into the Army and will report December 11. He recently returned to Bancroft and is warmly wished luck by many friends and the Ginners of the creamery.
Wright County Farm Bureau announces 4-H club officers training moved to Thursday December 25 at 2 9 am in the Clarion hall. Attendees will review duties after the business meeting and enjoy a recreation period. Rex Beresford from Iowa State College will speak December 13 at Eagle Grove High School on marketing problems for cattle feeders amid recent union changes.
The Humboldt County Farm Bureau received multiple honors at the Des Moines convention on November 27 255. Stockdale Lele a Farm Bureau resident earned Merit certificates for township resolutions and director nominations. Another certificate recognized achievement for township superiority and the county program earned top rating.
The Hardy W S C S plans a Christmas party at the church on Wednesday afternoon December 13. Members are invited to gather for fellowship and seasonal celebrations.
Renwick Independent marks clash with Clarion tonight in Berwick gym. Local team displays evening athletic action with city rivals at stake under the lights.
A local grocery store operated by Mrs Iillebach will close on Monday December 1 following medical complications requiring hospital treatment. She will not resume operations after returning.
The Amvers Auxiliary plans a pie sale at CG Ao Richardson Store on Saturday December 9 starting at 2 am. Proceeds support auxiliary activities and community programs.
The Band Boosters Club announces Loneli es will be served at farm sales with contact details for Mrs M Gillespie and Bert Zimmerman provided. The item notes a revered homecoming from Fart Dodge hospital after two weeks for injuries from being kicked by a horse. Harold Yanney attended a Town and Country banquet in Belmond with Clyde Sorry of Agriculture as guest speaker, sponsored by Belmond Chamber of Commerce. Me and Mrs Martin John are parents of a baby boy born Wednesday at St Ann's Hospital Algona.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.