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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1949
Page
5
Humboldt County 4 H and County Farm Bureau held their regular monthly meeting in the Town Hall. Members and guests brought gifts numbered for exchange. Myrtle Hewitt County Home Economist opened the program and introduced Rev. C R. Continued on insert page.
A Monday night program by Renwick high and grade schools drew a full capacity audience. The event showcased student performances and reflected extensive time planning and practice. Congratulations were offered to students and gratitude extended to faculty and helpers.
A Baptist church hosts a Christmas program on Saturday night December 24 with a full schedule. Prelude, hymns, readings, solos, choir numbers, and a Christmas story stage the service, with multiple named participants and a final offering by the pastor.
Readable fragment lists participants for a Methodist Sunday School pageant program on Christmas weekend. Names include Clowes, McGowan, Huntley, Nelson, Tincher, Exvin, Gillespie, and many others with exercises and carols such as Under The Christmas Tree and Love Thy Neighbor.
A 1949 Friday evening pageant at Exercise Lake Lutheran features a Sunday School program with processional readings prayers hymns and multiple grade level performances led by teachers including Rev. T J Severtson. The program spans catechism readings songs such as Silent Night and Away In A Manger and culminates with offerings remarks and benediction.
Renwick honors Lena Liscum born May 5 1866 at Renwick Humboldt county. She died December 12 1949 at a daughter’s home in Algona after long illness. Survivors include daughter Magdalen Pierce three sons George Hemen John all of Renwick four grandchildren and several siblings. services held December 15 at Rose Be Home and Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev H L Sunderman officiating.
Clark Kiley and his carpenters have remodeled the Griebel building on Main Street into a feed store with living quarters. The structure gained a lowered frame, new foundations, hollow tile front, and white slate siding, with interior work proceeding rapidly. A 22075 cement block storage building is also under construction behind the feed store, and a grand opening will be announced later.
The Hremen's annual Oyster Supper drew 25 attendees including fire department members honorary firemen rural fire truck committee officials and guests. Fred Resmussen led the stew effort though unable to prepare this year and thanks were extended to Mrs Rae McGowan for cooking. The evening included cribbage and visiting.
The Ashpole Garage office and display room received multiple improvements over the past week. Shelving was added in the office, three new ceilings were installed, and the display room was enclosed. Additional painting and redecorating enhanced the overall appearance of the office and showroom.
The Vernon Boys first team lost to Livermore 2 to 26 while the Vernon second team fell 24 to 36. Livermore secured both wins on Tuesday evening in a county league matchup.
The Boy Scouts completed trimming butter nut coffee tins and gathered 2800 tin strips. They did a fine and worthwhile job and are congratulated for the effort.
In recent weeks the interior of the Heetland Produce Station was completely redecorated. Mr Heetland has moved his desk to the rear of the display. The change comes as a timely upgrade during this season.
Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Foley quietly celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Monday December 19. They were married in the Hardy Church with family gathered for the observance.
A杂fragmented church program lists songs and solos including Christmas wishes, piano pieces, and a birthday tribute. Notable items mention Jesus, a chapel gift theme, and offertory remarks, with scattered titles such as A Gift of Love and Lullaby.
The Renwick Commercial Club and supporters invite children of the community to a free Saturday afternoon show on December 24 at 2 p.m. at the Ren Theater. Cartoon screenings to delight preschool through high school kids, with parent accompaniment for younger children. Santa will distribute a trade ticket redeemable with local merchants, valid through December 31.
Sunday school program at St Pauls Lutheran Renwick lists students and readers including Marilyn Paine Sliss Donnie Kraft Charles Inte Richard Larson Paulette Law Jamar Schnewer Marvin Hoffman Nancy cage Alonka Markman amid group Recitations and choral numbers Away In A Manger The Little Ones Of Bethlehem and Rejoice All Ye Believers performed by children and Parents with piano and readings on December 24 1949.
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