Steil and Bensfield Wed in Richmond Minnesota
Elmer Steil of Hardy and Helen Bensfield were married on Saturday November 17 at the Catholic church in Richmond Minnesota at 9 am. Eugene Beisch of Hardy served as best man. A wedding dinner followed at the Corner Club Cafe in Richmond. The couple will reside in the L. W. Howard Tenant house in March as Steil rents the Howard farm and works on the Renwick section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CL. Muck
Elmer Steil
Hardy
Helen Bensfield
Richmond
Minn
Eugene Beisch
Corner Club
Steil
L. W. Howard
Fred Bram
Howerd Farm
Renwick
Renwick High School Sees Music Teacher Resign
Miss Dorothy Bourke, English and vocal music teacher at Renwick High School, resigns effective January 1. Mrs Donald McGowan hired to finish the year. Bourke plans to marry Elmer A. Havens during Christmas holidays. McGowan brings prior Renwick teaching experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Bourke
Renwick High School
Donald McGowan
Bourke i5
Elmer A. Havens
Drew Seminary
New Jersey
McGowse
Renwick
Board of Education
Obituary of Mrs Anna Swiger from Renwick Iowa
Anna Barbara Klasse daughter of Henry and Magdeleny Klasse was born near Renwick Iowa July 4 188. She died Saturday December 1 1951 at her home near Renwick after a stroke beginning July 29 1951. She married Charles LeRoy Singer January 25 1900 and they lived in LaVerne before settling in LuVerne Iowa. Surviving are four children Lena Conser Violet Luella Earl and a deceased infant, a brother Edward Klasse of Renwick, eighteen nieces and nephews and many relatives. Funeral December 4 1951 at LuVerne Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Phillips. Burial in LaVerne Cemetery. Boreard Funeral Home Humboldt in charge.
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Anna Barbara Klasse
Henry and
Magdeleny Klasse
Renwick
Iowa
Anna Elysse
Charles LeRoy Singer
LaVerne
Lena
Fort Dodgs
Violet
Luella
Earl
Swiger
Edward Hlasse
Seighteen
LuVerne Methodist Church
LuVerne
Robert Phillips
Roy Wisans
Low Pearson
Edwood Green
Albert Wilhelm
Elmer
Hunt
George Rice
City Four Square
Pamny Hansen
Harald Phillips
School Scrap Drive Nets Eight Tons for Tape Recorder
A group of about fifteen boys and three faculty members led a scrap iron drive last Saturday. They collected about eight tons to fund a new tape recorder for the school. Gratitude is extended to contributors and to Dr Yarbrough Clarence Hippen and Floyd Huffaker for truck use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bressler
Stover
Wittmer
Yarbrough
Clarence Hippen
Floyd Huffaker
Ren Theater December January Show Calendar Ready
The Ren Theater has printed its December and January show calendar and it may be secured at the theater or nearby businesses. Attendance is rising and several groups host theater parties which are welcome at all times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren Theater
Free Christmas Party for Children Dec 22
The Renwick Commercial Club sponsors a free Christmas party for local children on Saturday December 22. A free show with cartoons starts at two o clock and each child receives a 25 cent treat card. Reach Henwick's free Christmas party.
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Renwick
Make This A Firesafe Christmas
Fire Chief Os Swanson urges care as Christmas season nears. Examine tree lights, ensure cords are intact, never leave lights on unattended, and keep the tree watered and away from heat. Use fireproof decorations and avoid smoking near the tree to prevent sparked fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Os Swanson
New Portable Bleachers Installed at Vernon School Gym
Vernon Consolidated School completed a gym improvement by adding portable bleachers seating over 500 people on the stage. The new capacity should accommodate typical school function attendance and meets a long standing need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Consolidated’ School
Coffee Shop Opens Under New Ownership
Mrs Elston Ashpole has purchased the Coffee Shop from Marvin Uhr and opened for business last Thursday. Meeks and short orders will be served, as well as sandwiches and french fries.
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Elston Ashpole
Marvin Uhr
Meeks
Raymond Paine Farm Sale Details Dec 18
This week’s Times features the Raymond Paine farm sale advertisement. The auction will be held at the Paine farm on Tuesday December 18 and includes a complete line of farm machinery. See the ad for further details.
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the Times
Raymond Paine
Paine Farm
Boone Valley 4 H Club holds Christmas party meeting
The Boone Valley Go-Gatters H Club met Monday evening with Donnie Hoffman. Twelve members were present. They held their Christmas party at this time. The next meeting will be Monday night January 7 at Jackie Hoffman's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Valley
Go-Gatters +H Club
Donnie Hoffman
Jackie Hoffman
Lutheran Church Elected Officers at Annual Meeting
At the St Paul Lutheran Church annual meeting A H Goettsch was elected treasurer Paul Kir chgatter deacon Marvin Kubly trustee Wm Pogge delegate to the District Convention and Maurice Nissen alternate for three year terms on the Church Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Lutheran Church
A. H. Goettsch
Paul
Kirchgatter
Marvin Kubly
Wm. Pogge
Maurice Nissen
New Arrivals Baby Names Phillip Lynn at Lutheran Fort Dodge
The Rev and Mrs Chester E Cust er welcomed a baby boy born December at the Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge weighing seven pounds and some ounces named Phillip Lynn. Mr and Mrs Gus Bonity announced the birth of a baby boy at Clarion hospital with Mrs Bonitz formerly Crva Barrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester E. Custer
Dee. Ltd
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Phillip Lynn
Gus Bonity
Degenberg
Clarion Hospital
Bonitz
Crva Barrick
Quaker Oats Office Break-In Reported at Henwick
The Quaker Oats Company office at Henwick was broken into last Thursday night or Friday morning. Entry was gained by removing a storm window and prying it open. The cash drawer was opened but only a few dollars in change remained. no items were taken. A nearby feed door was forced but nothing else was disturbed. a Humboldt County Deputy conducted a routine check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Oats Company
Henwick
Humboldt County Sheriff's Deputy
Corwith Overpowers Scarlet Raiders in 51 to 33 win
Corwith girls routed Renwick 51 33 on their floor, grabbing an eleven point lead by halftime as Renwick narrowed the margin to 28 22 at intermission. Corwith girls and boys each posted decisive 56 27 and 51 33 or 27 12 scores with listed players contributing in scoring and assists.
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Corwith
Renwick
Raiders
FG. F.T. F. TP. Helmke
Haugsend
Siemens
Nissen
McGowan
E Oo
Yungelas Go
Kleen
Corwith Boys
Renwick Sg-27
FG. FT. F. RP
Liscum
Swen
Janes
Ztail
Heimke Li
Baslero
Yungeias
Vo Roseberry
Nao
Gy Naner
Janice
Local family dinner honors Merchant Marines member
A Tuesday evening gathering at the Harvey Tesdahi home in Huxley honored Petar Onped ahi of the Merchant Marines. Attendees included Mrs Marie Taliakson and son Kenneth, Bis Hilleson, Mr and Mrs Arthur Oppedeh, Mr and Mrs Carroll Jones and families, Andrew and Edward Oppedahl, Sherrill Oppedahl and Roger, Robert Oppedahl, Peter Oppedahl, and Roger. Wednesday supper guests joined at the Edward Oppedahl home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Tesdahi
Huxley
Petar Onpedahi
Merchant Marines
Marie Taliakson
Kenneth
Owson
Bis
E. Hilleson
Lee
Arthur Qppedeh
Des Moines
Carroll Jones
Marshalltown
Andrew Oppedahl
Edward Oppedahl
Sherrill
Oppedahl
Roger
Robert Oppedahl
Peter Oppedahl
The
Renwick Amusement Co Meeting December 7
Renwick Amusement Co directs its IRS and board to hold a regular meeting Monday night December 17 in the Council room to discuss pending matters and organizational plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick Amusement Co
Irs and Directors Musement Co
Council Room
Auxiliary Meets Dec 13 at the Legion Hall
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting Thursday evening December 13 at the Legion Hall. The session aims to organize upcoming community and veterans’ events. Members are requested to attend for planning and coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American. Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion Hall
Band Boosters Meeting Postponed
The December meeting of the Band Boosters Clay has been postponed to allow the mizstrel show to rehearse that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Initiation At I S Teachers College Signals Sorority Entry
Beulah Yanney of Renwick has been initiated into the Sigma Alpha Iota women’s professional music fraternity at the Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Yanney is a sophomore majoring in music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ATT
S.C. Cedar Falls
Beaulah Yanney
Renwick
Sigms Alpha Iota
Women’s Nations
Iowa State Teachers College
Miss Yanney
Membership Drive Opens County Wide For 1952 Goals
Dan Murphy Bates Farmer editor outlined the county drive at the kickoff on Wednesday evening December 5. 170 farmers volunteered for countywide membership work as 1135 families formed the county quota to boost the Town Parr Bargaa to a new air time high of NS889 farm families for 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Murphy
Bates Farmer
Murphy
Parr Bargaa
Christmas Church Activities Across Renwick Iowa
Church notices from Renwick Iowa list schedules for Renwick Baptist Methodist and Evangelical United Brethren churches. Activities include Sunday Services at 10:04 11:00 and 11:06 with choirs rehearsals Christmas Eve service reception of members and family nights plus a food shower for displaced families. Also youth fellowship and mission band events with midweek prayer and choir practices.
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Methodist Church
C. E. Custer
Renwick
Iowa
Schoor
James Yungelas
Thor
San
Afon
Lake Lutheran Church Seeks Gifts For Ebenezer Home
Pastor T. J. Revertson leads Sunday School at Lake Lutheran Church with 11 o clock service. The W M F plans to send a small box of eggs and two boxes of food to Ebenezer Home for the aged in Minneapolis. Bring gifts next Sunday or to Mrs Pan Heggen. mail deadline Monday December 1.
St Pauls Lutheran Church December Activities
Renwick R E Langholz pastor at St Pauls Lutheran Church announces 9 30 Sunday School and Bible class 10 30 worship service and a radio program Lutheranism Speaks on Exel 1440. Church council will conduct the annual canvass in the afternoon. Members are asked to plan to beat a member who will be absent. Thursday December 13 choir 8 PM plus continuation instruction at 5 30 PM and Christmas program rehearsal at 3 30 PM. Brotherhood meets Monday December 17 at 8 PM hosts Rey Block and George Markman.
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Sunder
Church Council Wi
Ber
Bers
Hke
Rey Block
George Markman
H S Students Sell Holly During Christmas Campaign
Holly sale by the High School Band Boosters to fund music activities. Band members will canvass town between now and Christmas selling Holly. Mrs Johan Zimmerman also selling fresh mistletoe. interested buyers may call her.
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Holly
Will
Johan Zimmerman
Vernon Renwick To Meet Dec 14 In Home Doubleheader
Vernon high school basketball schedules a home doubleheader with Renwick on Friday December 14. The varsity game will feature the Vernon and Renwick boys teams with the second squad from each side, while Tuesday December 13 hosts a game against Livermore.
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Vernon
Renwick
Vernon High Schol
Livermore
Benton Hamm Wedding Unites Benton and Hamm Families
On December 5, Myrna Benton daughter of Earl and Mrs Benton of Eagle Grove married Emer Hamm son of Mr and Mrs Chas Hamm of Corwith in a Methodist ceremony in Eagle Grove. Attendants were Lois Benton and Mrs Robert Motz. Benton, a Dows graduate, works in Eagle Grove. Hamm lives near Corwith and drives a truck for Renwick. A family dinner was held December 9 at Chas Ham’s home with Earl Benton family, Arthur Kraft family, Lois Benton, and Robert Motz attending.
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Myrna Benton
Earl Benton
Eagle Grove
Emer Harem
Chas Hamm
Corwith
H.G. Dawes
Methodist Church
Ezele Grove
Lois Benton
Rowan
Scott
Renwick
Chas
Harm
Famly
Mfrs
Arthur Kraft
Robert Motz
Wesley
Service Men From Here Addresses List Updated
The community reports a growing roster of service members with listed addresses for Christmas greetings. Several men are in transfer, delaying address confirmation, while others are not yet known. Readers are asked to supply missing addresses to ensure postal delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mien
Men's Community Club Meeting and European trip talk
The Men’s Community Club held a regular session Monday at the schoolhouse with an eight o’clock dinner served by the American Legion Auxiliary. Dale Cole led the meeting. S. O. Bygness Frank Ergstrom and Maurice Sen formed the February program committee. Mrs Francis Newburn spoke about her Europe trip to nine countries including England, France, and Switzerland, sharing observations on conditions and the war era, and the talk was deemed helpful in understanding postwar concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Dale Cole
S. O. Bygness
Frank Ergstrom
Maurice Sen
Darlene Gugis
Switzerland
Christmas Decorations On Main Street Renwick
The main street of Renwick has taken on a festive air as businessmen put up trees in front of their shops and windows glisten with Christmas decor. Lights glow across the street and shoppers are drawn to a wide variety of merchandise from local merchants.
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Renwick
Christmas Party for Cub Scouts Friday Evening
A Cub Scout Christmas party will be held Friday at eight o clock at the Legion Hall. It is the Scout group’s festive event with plans for games and carols as part of the season observance.
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Messine
Dec
Legion Hel
W M F Cook Books Now On Sale
The W. M. F. of the Leake inther sh Church has had two cook books printed to sell. These books are on sale now and are very attentive. They contain over 500 home tested recipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. AL
Leke Inthersh
Methodist Choir Program to Present Christmas Music
The Junior and Senior Choirs under Mr and Mrs W P Witmer present a Christmas concert on December 16 at S200. both choirs perform anthems and special musical arrangements. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Witmer
Firemen's Assoc to Meet at Galt
The Wright County Firemen's Assoc. will hold their regular monthly meeting Thursday night December 13 at Gait. All members who plan to attend are asked to be at the council room no later than 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright: Couoty Firemen’s Assoc
Gait
Renwick Plays Two Away B B Games This Week
The Renwick basketball teams will travel for two away games this week. They play Vernon this Friday night and then head to Bode on Tuesday night December 15.
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Renwick
Vernon
Bode
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Anna Swiger
Vernon Gym
Club
Lutheran Church
Quaker Oats
Scarlet Raiders
the Churches OF
Bacay
Harold Pannell
Evangelical
United Brethren
H. L. Sunderman
Eldon Walter
H. Li. Sunderman
Josth
H. S
Benton — Hamm
Roger N. Yarbrough
Navy
P.M
Seattle
Wash
Edmound Vorland
Pit Co
Fort Hood
Texas
Breden L Richardson
Post Office
New York
Cpl
Richard M. Opheim
New Mexico
Ramon R. Harris
U. S&s. Stormes
Sra Sec
P. O
Henry Lowell
Jacksonville
Fla
Pic
Alevendria. Fe
C. A
Edine Bird Zion
Robert Warne Weston
Cine Pac
San Francisco
Cailz
Dennis P. Wilhelm
Hdgs. Burr. Ltd
Armored Field Arg
Bn, Apo
Earl M. Vanner
Ethan Allen
Burlington
Walter Gi Mastin
Chanute
A. F. B. Renton
Lloyd Steffenson U
New York, N. Y
Frank R. Leng
B. Co
Marine Corps Recruit Repr
San Diego
Caiiz
Richard F. Gugger
Marine Corps Recruit Dept
Cal
Richard Kurfman
Calif
Donald R. Siemens
Seo
Pit
R. D
Caliz
Men’s Community Club
W. M. F. Cook Books
Methodist Choir
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