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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1955
Page
4
Renwick defeated Kanawha 45 41 in the opening game and 47 44 in the second, securing wins on Tuesday. Don Kraft led scoring with 18 points and 17 points in the second game, as Renwick built early leads and fended off late Kanawha charges.
Helmke & Sons will hold their annual bred gilt sale next Wednesday at Oakdale farm two and a half miles north on highway 60 and one mile east of Renwick starting at 1 p.m. About 60 gilts will be offered likely to leave for February and March demand. Launch provided by the Ladies Aid. See advertisement on page five for more details.
Pack 52 held its monthly meeting in the school lunch room with Cubmaster Langholz guiding arrivals of Dens 1 2 3. Awards included Jimmie Schnetzer five silver arrows on Bear Badge Mickey Kepyed one silver arrow on Wolf Badge Ralph Whitney two silver arrows on Wolf Larry Tincher Lion Award and one gold arrow Jay Huntley Wolf Award one gold and one silver arrow Gordon Hansen one silver arrow on Wolf Badge Eight Den ribbons were given for Den Flags Den 1 railroad signals with lantern Den 2 whistle talk Den 3 candle service closing with the Law of the Pack Feats of Skill entertained and Fritz Britt showing trains. Lunch by George Mills and Richard Tesdahl Scout week displays planned. Blue and Gold Banquet February 28 announced.
W H Helni ke and Sons announce a breeding stock sale on February 9 at their facility titled Bred Low Sale. The event showcases select horses and livestock with special pricing and bidding opportunities for registered buyers.
The Renwick March of Dimes drive ended January 31 with a total of 517.88 toward an 8,000 goal. Breakdown shows Vernon Lyp. school 36.33, Renwick school 7130, Vernon township 130.75, and 279.50 from the Mother's March and other donations. Co-chairs were S. H. Klassie, Mrs Raymond Paine for Renwick, and Mrs Gle Carlson for Vernon township.
Auxiliary To Meet The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday February 10 at the home of Mrs Robert Oppedahl. Rotary art show held Friday afternoon at 2 39 The Fortnightly club entertained the clubs a an art show Friday afternoon at the Methodist church Mrs George Latch gave the welcome Mrs Lloyd Jensen gave two musical readings Little Bay Blue and Spring Gardening Mrs Ole Tjellie introduced the speaker of the afternoon Mrs George Enanist of Humboldt Mrs Enquist displayed 25 water colorings and gave an hour long talk about fart work There were 70 ladies present to enjoy the program Guests served themselves from a decorated tea table centered with blue and yellow flowers attractively par arranged The presidents of the four visiting clubs poured Mrs Mt Green Mrs Gerhard Mayer Mrs Dale 1 Cole and Mrs Frank Engstrom Birth day party for Roy McCurry Sunday Mr and Mrs Stanley McCurry entertained Sunday evening at 2 birth day party for Roy McCurry The guests were Mr and Mrs Art Erdman and children of Forest City Mrs and Mrs Jerry McCurry and baby of Humboldt Mrs A BR Martin of Eagle Grove and Mr and Mrs Howard McCurry
Humboldt county landowners and farm operators vote February 17 in the Community room of the Legion building Humboldt from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. to fill a six year vacancy left by Leon Gangestead. Nominated are Miles Holden Hartley Mackintosh and Orren S Olson. Absentee ballots available at the County Auditor. Annual dinner meeting follows with Tom Kelly of Milwaukee as featured speaker.
The Humboldt county Democratic club met Thursday in the Bradgate school auditorium. President Claude Lawrence of Livermore conducted the meeting and reports were read and approved. Officers for the coming year were elected and reappointed: Claude Lawrence president, Oscar Oppedahl secretary, Jen Fred Kampen treasurer.
Renwick School to present the operetta Jerry of Jerricho Road on Friday February 18. The two act production features Uncle Pete Jerry Mimi and Lettice Bank with a cast including Donald Hoffman Gene Gimer Karen McGowan Alan Pearson Diane Swan Eshel Ras mussén Merrill Nevemn Ed Hansen Marilyn Nissen Marge Long and Glen Mart any plus two choruses of tourists cowboys ghosts masqueraders and dancers.
Edith Merson Packard was born February 14 1876 in Juneau Wisconsin. She married Clarence A Packard on June 16 1897 and lived in Renwick Iowa except four years in Radcliffe Iowa. She observed their 57th anniversary last June. Survived by her husband and daughter Candace Lambie of Clear Lake. She held long time church, women’s service, Rebekah Lodge, Renwick Women’s Club, and Library Board roles. Active in civic affairs all her life.
Renwick group attends Corwith Baptist church mid year association meeting with local attendees including Mr and Mrs Fred Engstrom and family Marie Engstrom Mrs Mattoon Mrs George Hoffman Mrs Terry Mitchell Mrs Charlie Trask and Mr 2nd Mrs Glen Mertin plus others.
Renwick girls overwhelmed Bode 48-38 on their home floor with Long scoring 39 and Christensen 21 for Bode. In the boys game, Bode defeated Renwick 49-34 as Nusby led Bode with 14 and Dooley paced Renwick with 13.
Rev and Mrs C E Custer left yesterday for Bowerston Ohio after the death of Rev Custer’s father Jesse W Custer Sunday family night at the Methodist church here was postponed to Sunday February 20. Services this Sunday will be conducted by Rev F M Hartang and Rev Custer is expected to return in time for the following Sunday services.
The Humboldt county annual 4 H banquet and award night is scheduled for Saturday night February 5 at the Legion Community room in Humboldt. Leaders and boys will be honored with clover gold and silver awards as long-time leaders are recognized and officers for 1955 are elected with candidates listed from each club.
The Amvets will hold their regular meeting Monday February 7 at 8 p m in the Amvets Hall.
Plans are under way for the Easter Seal Campaign in Humboldt County led by Bernard C Smith as publicity chairman The 1955 state wide drive begins March 10 and runs through Easter week The effort includes state and territorial participation with W Earl Hall of Meson City named Iowa State Easter Seal Chairman for Crippled Children.
Mrs Fritz Gagger entertained at a birthday party for Mrs Emna Hodenfield at her home Saturday afternoon. Guests included Lene Giegel Elizabeth Blassie Irene Nelson Henry Bram Marie Zimmerman and Warren Garrison. Mrs Hadenfield received many gifts. Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch.
The Navy department announced that high school graduates who meet the mental, moral and physical requirements may enlist and be guaranteed the opportunity to attend one of the Navy Service Schools of their choice. Schools include electronics technician, radio and radar in the technical branch and aviation branch options like photography, machinist, ordnance and air control man. Contact nearest Navy Recruiting Stations for details on this program.
Renwick residents Klassie and Wilbur Nissen appeared before the Iowa State Railroad Commission in Des Moines Monday seeking a daily track freight run through Renwick. Elsworth would operate Webster City to Lakota with stops at Lakota Eagle Grove Goldfield Renwick Corwith Webster City and Wesler. Existing Mason City to Lakota and Lakota to the twin cities routes and Webster City vans would connect to the new service.
Renwick girls fell 32 to 99 in the sectional basketball game with Vernon. The contest stayed tight early as Renwick led 7-3, Vernon pulled ahead by halftime, and the Badgers edged ahead in the final minutes to seal the win. Long led Renwick with 17 points. Marty paced Vernon with 15.
February events outline senior choir rehearsal February 3 at 7 43 program after a family night with a light supper at 6 30 Junior choir rehearsal February 7 at 4 00 and an official board meeting February 9 at 6 00 led by pastor Chester E. Custer in Renwick churches calendar of activities.
The Kerner family pastor leads Sunday school at 10 am followed by morning worship at 11 am and World Service Dev sponsored by the WSWS. The Evangelical United Brethren Church publishes this service schedule for church attendees.
R E Langhols presides at St Pauls Lutheran Church with 9:30 Sunday school and Bible class 10:30 worship and 7:30 p.m. Junior Mission Band. Guests include Mike Moore and Jr Weat tell. John Grob Aiis Henman Nissen Harold Bisbee lead prayers and mission story. Ambassador meeting at Rockwell City plus Feb 7 8 annual short course for Laymen and Pastors at Iowa State College theme Churches and Public Agencies. Church Council meets in February.
The Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church pastor Severtson leads a Sunday service at 11 o clock with Sounder school. LCR meets next Sunday at 7 in the evening hosted by Marlin Lund Orin and Dusney Lerdal. Bible Study led by Mrs Lloyd Jensen. Mission Story by Marlin Lund. Worship offering by Phyllis Hef ti. Reading by Helen Skiye. Mothers Guild meets Tuesday afternoon in February at 2 with Mrs Kenneth Lester. Mrs Ole Carlson is Fellowship Leader.
Pastor E F Thompson invites all to Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 with special guest Rev Arthur Tutterman from the Baptist Theological Seminary of Kansas City Kansas. His address at the 11 o'clock service is urged as important for the church and its members.
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