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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1947

Page

4

Men's Community Club Reports December Meeting

The Men s Community Club held its second meeting of the season Monday evening December at Renwick High School. A dinner was served by the Methodist Ladies, followed by a program in the auditorium led by Vice President Norman Veer in President Yarbrough s absence. Louis Rank Humboldt County Agent spoke on Farm Bureau services, with music by Charles Hummer and Marilyn Paine. Chief Teran Hesgen noted subscriptions and equipment needs for the rural fire truck and urged driving to fires with open roads and secured water. A committee was formed to pursue paving and restoring Highway 60, with Raymond Sorrell Maine anney Fred Gaslisburg Jim McGowan and M J Siemens on the group. Norman Peer appointed the Fab program committee Geo Mills Cole and Mac Clowes.

Ue Renwick High School de Ierous Nen Yarbrough Norman Veer Louis Rank Humboldt County Kell E. Halt Rank Farm Bureau Charles Hummer Renwick Marilyn Paine Tieran Hesgen Herges Haggen Hev State Highway Commission No 20 Ag Ip

Foley Couple Set 61st Wedding Anniversary Open House

Mr and Mrs S B Foley will observe their sixty first wedding anniversary with an open house at their Renwick home on Friday December 19 from 2 to 5 pm.

Mrs S. B. Foley B.'Foley Renwick

Legion and Auxiliary Will Meet Tonight

The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary will hold their regular monthly meeting tonight at the Legion Hall.

Legion and Auxiliary American ‘Legion America Legion Auxiliary the Legion Hall

Fair Response to Salvation Army Appeal Achieved

Mr. Bob McGowan chairman of the local Salvation Army Service Unit said the appeal letters nailed last week yielded a fairly good return. Mrs McGowan noted many contributors have not yet been heard from and urges turning contributions to treasurer Ds J. Christenson at Renwick Savings Bank promptly.

Bob McGowan Salvation Army Service

Insurance and Tax Service Office Opens in Renwick

Goettsch and H. Goettsch have opened their North Town Insurance and Tax Service office in Renwick. The former Edwards building has been redecorated and made into a very attractive office.

Rum. Goettsch S.h. Goettsch North Town Renwick Edwards

Renwick Churches Sponsor Monday Night Picture Show

Renwick churches sponsor a film titled Beyond Our Own to be shown at the schoolhouse Monday evening December 15 at p.m. The plot follows a man who loses himself in business and finds purpose through helping his missionary brother. Major denominations sponsor the production and no admission is charged, a free will offering will defray expenses.

Renwick

Masons Oyster Sapper and Election of Officers

The Masonic Viola Lodge No. 588 held an oyster sapper on Tuesday night with thirty five in attendance. Officers elected included S W Fred Gugisburg, Biord Lane, J W Albert Schipell as Treasurer A H Stafford Secretary Raymond Gorrell Trustee for 3 years, plus Omer Davis Donald and Ruth Martin. Two local youths, children of Glen Martin, sustained injuries in a pickup truck accident returning from school.

Masonic Viola Lodge Fred. Gugisburg S.W Biord Lane J. W. Albert Schipell Treas A. H. Stafford Sec Raymond Gorrell Omer Davis Donald Ruth Martin Glen Martin Kerr Jamm Homer Tidmasor Linth

Will Peters 50th Anniversary Open House December 14

Postmaster and Mrs.George Peters celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday December 14 at their Peters home from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Daughters Mrs.A J Jensen of West Bend Mrs Flor d Zinsen of Goldfield Mrs Harv Jacobs of Milford and Mrs Bordelean of Fargo Dakota will attend. locals invited by word of mouth. out of town relatives expected.

Geo Peters A. J. Jensen West Bend Flord Zinsen Goldfield Harv Jacobs Milford Bordelean Fargo Dakota Irs

Local Girl Named to Who's Who at St Olaf College

St Olaf College announces Arlene Richardson among twelve seniors selected for the 1947 48 Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. The honor recognizes scholarship service and leadership on campus and marks a second time a Renwick student earns the distinction following Ivan Maurer in 1946 from Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls.

St. .Olaf College Br Tollege St. Olaf Colege University Catacus America Tirricaller Arlene Richardson A- Richardson Renwick St Olaf Meris Americs Jeading College Ivan Maurer SC. Maurer Iowa State Cedar Falls

AMVETS Benefit Dance Set For December 20

The Renwick AMVETS Post No. 48 sponsors a benefit dance on Saturday evening December 20 at the Corwith Legion Hall. Paizneck's orchestra will furnish the music with tickets available now from the AMVETS.

Renwick Amvets Corwith Legion Hall Paizneck Ara Sais The Amvets

Tilman Carlson Farm Sale Ad In Times Issue

Farm sale notice for Tilman Carlson announcing two closing-out sales on Thursday December 18. Farm location described as five miles north and half a mile east of Goldfield or half a mile south and one mile east of Renwick.

The Times Tim Tilman Carlson Thur Goldfield N Mles Renwick

Auxiliary Of The AMVETS County Meeting Tuesday

The AMVETS Auxiliary held its county fall meeting Tuesday December 5 at the Methodist church in Renwick. County President presided with Mrs. Dewitt Mimbach and Mrs. Ole Carkson in charge of registration. Officers present included Norman president Evelyn Lane Judith Johnson Connie Thorson Connie Thorson and Harmon. The meeting opened with colors and the pledge led by Charlone Larson with pianist Thor. Florence Nerem extended welcome and Emily Carter responded. The group planned spring meetings and invited Thor Humboldt and Rutland units to attach to Renwick. The program featured organ solo by Charlie Hammer mixed quartette Donna Hetty Henry Hetty Blaine Haaland and Charles Lutz, vocal solo by Donna Hetty, and more. A lunch followed served by Florence Nerem.

Dei Amvets Tuesder Methodist Renwick Missarts Norprin Rutland Dewitt Mimbach Ole. Carkson Shirtrone Harmon Runland Lesding Charlone Larson Thor Bord Humboldt Srayer Florence Nerem Emily Carter Juhl Rusland Cers Avms Norman Evelyn Lane Presid Connie Thorson Blaine Haaland Charles Lutz Donna Hetty Mrr Hammer Florence Nerem Pouring

Eph Holm Announces Farm Sale Date

Eph Holm will hold a farm sale on Wednesday January 7. The event promises farm equipment and livestock availability with details provided by the organizer.

Eph Holm

Vernon Renwick Basketball Fun Night double header

Vernon Renwick boys and girls traveled to Goldfield for a double header. The Renwick girls defeated Goldfield 80 points while the Remi boys lost 22 to 13. Vernon teams host next Friday night, expected to draw a large crowd.

Bers Goldfield Renwick Remi Vernon-teame Egies

Methodist Church Supper and Bazaar Draw Good Crowd

A Methodist church supper and bazaar drew a good crowd last Thursday night. The event featured a dinner and lunch options with proceeds, though exact figures were not yet released.

Methodist Sarred Atta

Festive Sermon Preached at Waterloo Denomination Anniversary

Rev and Mrs Paul Lutzi with Foz Lele journeyed to Waterloo Saturday and Sunday December 10th observed the anniversary of the present church dedication. The new building was designed by Rev A He Lute. The pastor and family returned home Sunday evening.

Paul-Lutzi Foz Lele Waterloo Laz Snort Surneture Paul Pate Latr Gylé

Program Presented At Music Festival - Renwick Des Moines

A capacity audience attended a December 3 music festival featuring Renwick High School and Des Moines area schools. The chorus and band, directed by Paul Nissen and Karl King, numbered over 200 voices and performers. The concert showcased massed ensembles with a bold, expansive sound.

Tkach Savior Christianson Charles . Hammer F. Waring Wwe’ Wells Karl King Phantom Gillette Fillmore Retelbey Crossley Hadleulae Youmans Paul Nissen All-State

Christmas Relief Drive Planned for December Weekend

Hullibolac County groups and Sanitarian representatives join church and business members to lead a county wide Christmas relief drive. The goal is a carload of corn or cash equivalents distributed through reliable agencies before Christmas. Town committee members Fiord Kuebnast Vernon Township and Orten erdal are named organizers.

Arr Rirehoff Hullibolac Coun Fam Bares Townsh*p Commiteemen Elng Fiord/ Kuebnast Committemar Vernon Orten Erdal Sake

Local Social Roundup At Clarence Holm Home

County Line reports multiple visits and dinners this week with Mr and Mrs Guy Hatsen of Beg te Grove hosting guests Tue evening at the Fford Kelling home. Clarence Holm and Hobn hosted Tue supper at the Wesley Schultz Rome residence. Clifford Holm of La Verne and family visited Clarence Holm home Friday. Marion and Maurice Nissen and family with Joba Freiriisen of Kenawha enjoyed Sun dinner at Marion Hoveland home. Herman Nissen and Maurice Nissen hosted Sun evening visits at the Nissen home. Marvin Anderson and Arlene Anderson of Cornwith and Clarion respectively spent weekends with Ed Anderson family. The Junior Mission Band of the Evangelical United Brethren church met Saturday at Ed Anderson home with 15 members present.

Guy Hatsen Begte Grove Tue Fford Kelling Clarence Holm Hobn Wesley Schultz Rome Clifford Holm LaVerne Clarence Holm Marion Maurice Nissen Joba. Freeriisen Kenawha Marion Hoveland Herman Nissen Maurice Nissen Marvin ,Anderson Cornwith Ed. Anderson Arlene Anderson Clarion Ed Anderson The Evangelical United. Brethren, Church

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