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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1947

Page

4

Christian Christmas Relief Drive Planned for December Dates

The Christian Christmas Relief Drive sponsored by the Commercial Club runs Friday December 19, Saturday December 20, and Monday December 22. Contributions of corn and cash are collected at Goettsch Insurance with four Renwick ministers in charge Rev Lutz Rev Nealon Rev Blumbagen and Rev Sundaerman assigned to visits in Afton Say. A pledge blank is printed in this issue for mailing donations to designated addresses.

the Times Goettsch Insurance Video Renwick Rev Lutz Nealon Blumbagen Sundaerman Afton

AMVETS Benefit Dance Set for December 20

AMVETS Post No sponsoring a benefit dance on Saturday evening December 20 at the Corwith Legion Hall. Ozzie Palzneck's orchestra will provide music. Tickets are on sale now through the AMVETS.

Pine Renwick Amvets Post No Sis Corwith Legion Hall Ozzie Palzneck

Petition Circulates To Pave Local Highway

A petition to pave the highway from Junction 3 to Renwick gains unanimous support from landowners the Commercial Club and the Men's Community Club. A committee led by Raymond Gorreu Alpine Yarney Fred Gugisburs Jim McGowan and M J Siemens will gather data on traffic and seek funding while planning a meeting with the Highway Commission to discuss paving possibilities.

Renwick Eade Raymond Gorreu Alpine Yarney Fred Gugisburs Jim McGowan M. J. Siemens Highway Commission

Methodist Choir Christmas Program at local church

The Methodist Church choir will present a Christmas carols and sacred music program Sunday evening December 21 at unspecified time. Patherson and piano will accompany. The program will be concluded with a final piece.

Methodist Choir The Methodist Church Patherson A I

Amvets Auxiliary Packs Christmas Box for Sioux City Orphans

At the Amvets Auxiliary meeting last Friday the group packed a box of Christmas gifts for an orphan they adopted in Sioux City. The gifts were individually wrapped in festive wrappings.

Amvers Sioux City

Renewal notices for chauffeurs licenses issued in 1847

The highway patrol office at the Court House in Dakotas offers daily renewals during December from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Those without a 1947 chauffeur license may obtain a 1945 license only on Wednesdays when examinations are held.

Highway Patrol Court House Dakotas

Foley celebrate 61st wedding anniversary at Renwick home

Mr and Mrs S B Foley plan a family gathering to mark their 61st wedding anniversary. The event will be held Friday December 19 at their Renwick residence from 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm.

S. B. Foley

Renwick Vernon Basketball Games Recap

Renwick girls defeat Vernon girls as Renwick boys edge Vernon 28 29 in a thriller. Vernon teams plan rematches at Livermore and a home game versus Woolstock after LuVerne two losses.

Vernon-Renwick Renwick Vernon Quarry Veron Bers Wasket Poiz

Happenings In Renwick 21 Years Ago December 1926

Renwick brief recounts social visits and travels from December 1926. Local residents Mr and Mrs Geo Latch and daughter Helen visited LaVerne. Wm Nissen and family spent Thanksgiving in Bal mond. Candace Packard returned from Grinnell. Mrs Chas DeWitt of West Bend visited Leo Mim bach. Others noted include Al Trumme in Algone. E C Selgelid and Mrs. M B Richardson on business trips to Des Moines and Allison. Fr Dodge visitors, LuVerne visits by John Schneider and Dietrich Elmer. births of two baby boys on December 13 to Ed Marry and Howard Larsen. baby Peari Trene born December 9 to Geo Exggerth. John Zimmerman bought Andrew Myers farm.

Geo, Latch Helen LaVerne Wm. Nissen Balmond al Trumme Algone E. C. Selgelid Des Moines M. B. Richardson Allison W. J. Bissins B. M. Packary Howard Larsen H. Paulson Britt Leola Nissen Brite Peari Trene Geo. Exggerth

Des Moines Bride Weds Levi Deaton In Evangelical Church

Miss Anne Blesie daughter of Mrs. Marie Blesie of 2319 East Ninth Des Moines married Levi W. Deaton son of Mrs. Hattie Deaton of Des Moines in a Sunday evening ceremony at 6 o clock in the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Rev. J L Baumgartner officiated with Miss Florame wlake and Darlene Maher singing. The bride wore white satin with illusion sleeves and a pearl jeweled headpiece, carried an orchid surrounded by white carnations. A reception followed with about 100 guests in church parlors.

Anne Blesié Marie Blesie East Ninth Des, Moines Levi W. Deaton Hattie Deaton Des Moines Evangelical United Brethren Church of J. L. Baumgartner George Allspach Nist Florame Wlake Darlene Maher WWE Aisie Harold Blesie Johanns Bermice Sigetog Esther Bergman Tvares Tessi Johanna Judy Helen Blesis Deeton Ralph Deaton Bob Blesie Unrwin Wolf Merlin Kirkwood Albert Lorey Darwin Wolf

Death of Jacob Stauffacher Recounted in Wisconsin

The death of 73 year old former Blanchardville resident Jacob Stauffacher is reported. He was born in Renwick and was a cousin of Jacob Stauffacher of Renwick.

Ward Jacob, Stauffacher Blanchardville, Wise Renwick Jacob Stauffacher

Flooding of Skating Pond Delayed by Site Issue

Flooding of a skating pond sponsored by the Renwick Commercial Club is delayed as the former site is unavailable. Organizers hope a new location is found soon to resume the project and proceed with the planned flood.

A. Skating Renwick Commercial Club

Featured Soloist from Renwick On Drake Program

Miss Shirley Crawford daughter of Dr and Mrs P M Crawford of Renwick was featured soloist with Orson accompaniment on a Drake University program over KSO Monday evening at 1430 pm.

Shirley Crawford P.M. Crawford Renwick Orson Drake University KSO

Future Farm Sale by Eph Holm Set for January 7

Eph Holm will hold a farm sale on Wednesday January 7 featuring livestock equipment and farm supplies. The event aims to attract local buyers and farmers from the area.

Eph Holm

Progress Of Condition Of Ruth Martin

Word was received Monday evening that Ruth Martin is progressing as well as possible. A second operation was performed Monday and a head cast was put in place. Plans are to set the jaw bones later this week. Ruth has suffered a great deal but is very courageous and awaits mail daily, eager for ecards and letters at Kabler Hotel Clinic Rochester Minnesota.

Ruth Martin Ruth Kabler Hotel Clinic Rochester Minn

All News and Ads Due Monday Before Christmas Print

Notices remind staff that all news items and correspondence must be in the office by Monday next week. Because of Christmas, publication will occur one day early with papers going to mail on Wednesday.

Don’t Forget Christmas Seal Envelopes Reminder

Citizens are urged to send Christmas Seals contributions to Mrs. Steve Palmer to aid tuberculosis work. The notice emphasizes early detection, prompt use of funds, and broad community support through local TB associations and departments.

Renwick Steve Palmer Nes Chi Pabhe

Mail Carriers Dinner and Christmas Party in Humboldt

Humboldt County mail carriers and their wives enjoyed a turkey dinner at the Humboldt Hotel last Thursday evening. The gathering featured a Christmas party with a gift exchange following dinner.

Humboldt County Mail Cerriers Humbold Hotel Humboldt

Peters 50th Wedding Anniversary Observed in Open House

Mr and Mrs George Peters celebrated their 50th anniversary with an open house at Renwick Baptiste Center attended by relatives including Mrs Dela Bertingee of Burben and the Jacobs and Zinser families. Guests arrived from distant towns, greeting the couple with cards and gifts.

George Peters Tims Renwick Rose Elizaneth, Riassis Pine Rae W Fénsen Zinser Jecobs Orher Grére Tom Deine

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