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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1951
Page
5
Renwick High School Concert Band directed by Missler will present its winter concert on Wednesday February 6 at 8 00. The program features marches overtures and other selections with a group from Heinenberg and a focus on developing concert music. The public is invited free will donations will be accepted to help offset spring concert expenses.
Larson was elected president for the year 1950 at the regular meeting. Leo Almbach was vice president. RE McGowan served as secretary. Hart Gt presided while the secretary read minutes and the treasurer Roseberry reported finances. A community pancake day was approved and a free event planned for February. World Day of Prayer services are noted for February 9 with an early morning time.
The Tenwick Amvets offer tickets for a benefit dance at the Laramar Ballroom Fr Dodge on February 3 with Lynn Kerns and his orchestra. Tickets may be used Thursday through Sunday February 5 and commissions of two percent go to Amvets, with sales closing before 6 p.m. on February 3.
The Baptist Evangelical United Brethren and Methodist Churches sponsor a Union Lenten series starting February 11 with Sunday night services. The only Holy Week service is the Good Friday service at 11:00. evening services at 7:30 every week, with no Holy Week evening services planned.
Renwick fire department responded to a Thursday morning blaze at the George Hoffman home four and a half miles north of Renwick. The fire started in an upstairs room used for clothing and bedding and was confined to that room with the origin undetermined. Significant loss to glazing bedding and smoke and water damage occurred, insured.
Cpl Donald Davids son of Mrs James Phivols is now assigned with an Air Force group near Nagoya Japan, highlighting ongoing overseas service and unit duties.
Churches join for World Day of Prayer this year with Evangelical United Brethren Baptist and Methodist Churches hosting at Renwick Methodist Church at 2 PM on the announced date. The service spans sixty languages from Fiji to China and Pakistan, reflecting the interdenominational and international scope of the observance led by women’s devotional groups across the globe.
The Renwick fire department held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday night with nearly all members attending. Fire Chief Otto Swanson and assistant chief A E H Goensch appointed positions, discussed recent fires, and thanked John Hefti Jr for his generosity after a home blaze. A district meeting at Alden was announced for Monday evening February 5 at 6.00 in the council room.
Charles Helrickson of the Grove Lively Leds was elected president of Humboldt County 4-H boys for 1951, replacing Leonard Kiley. Officers include Lowell Jennings vice president Mervin Lindemann secretary Vern Waechter treasurer and Lee Jarvis reporter. Elected by mail ballot at the annual 4-H boys Award Night held Saturday January 13.
The pancake supper sponsored by the Bami Boosters Luncheon list Wednesday night was well attended with a plan to make it an annual event. Thanks are given to Corner Store for Aunt Jemima pancake flour and other contributions, Renwick Creamery for butter, and to clan members, band participants, and Mr Baessler. public patronage was very gratifying.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Erwin are the proud parents of a baby boy born Wednesday January 24. The newborn weighs in healthy as the family celebrates the new arrival at their home.
Renwick Scarlet Raiders host La Verne Lions last Friday with Renwick girls defeating La Verne 57 35 and Renwick boys falling 6 43 La Verne led early and endured a back and forth third quarter before ending with a 57 5 finish The game featured even scoring at halftime 27 27 and late Renwick surge finishing strong in the fourth quarter with La Verne reserves also playing
The Boone Valley Electric Cooperative will hold its annual meeting Monday night February 5 at the Renwick school lunch room. A free supper will be served at seven. Reservations must be returned by Friday February 2. After the supper a business meeting and program will follow. Three directors will be elected for three-year terms to succeed E A Nelson Bert Siemens and August Naefke. A thirty minute color film will be shown and fifty door prizes awarded.
Wright County Farm Bureau invites the public to the Farm Bureau Building in Clsr on February 1 in the afternoon and evening. Free coffee and cake will be served and all attendees receive a gift. County maps will be given to Farm Bureau members who have already received one. The building sits one block north of highway 3 and one block west of County K, just east of the Great Western Railway station.
The Anwels and Aniwels Auxiliary will meet Tuesday evening February 6 at the Robert Johnson home.
Lois Engh daughter of Mr and Mrs Fmery Engh of Goldfield wed Captain Leroy K Lind of Fort Belvoir Virginia in a January 23 1952 ceremony at St John Lutheran Church south of Kanawha. Rev N L Wogen officiated as attendants wore mint green and lavender gowns with matching headpieces. A reception for 120 followed at the church dining room with an elaborately decorated three tier cake. The couple plan to continue teaching and return to Fort Belvoir after a brief honeymoon.
Vernon high school girls defeated Bode 54 to 25 on Friday. standout Erhardt 13 and Kraabel 18 led Bode. Connie Rolland topped Bode with 15 points for the visitors. Gilmore City visit included a tense overtime win for Vernon 39 41. Donna Hammesly paced Gilmore with eight goals and four free throws for 11 points.
The Girls Sectional 3 B tournament began Tuesday night with strong attendance. Corwith beat Rat 62 to 16 in the opener, LaVerne defeated Wosistock 57-25, and Rey edged Bode 43 to 21. Upcoming games include Renwick vs Vernex and Wesley vs Whittemore, with further matchups set through Saturday for the semifinals and final.
W. H. Helmke and son announce a Duroc bred gilt sale on Wednesday February 7 at their farm. About fifty head of choice gilts will be offered starting at 1 p.m.
The Band Boosters Club will hold a meeting Monday night February 19 at the school house.
Wright County leaders warn that funding will drop to operate the Extension office unless Farm Bureau membership rises. Chairmen Charlie Treks? and Lynn Thompson reported January 23 that current staff and program cannot be retained without increased revenue. The loss would hit a top county program built by experienced personnel over years.
The American Legion hosts an oyster stew dinner this Thursday February 1 at the American Legion Hall. Stew served at 7 30 pm. attendees are asked to bring their own dishes and attend the meeting.
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