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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1952

Page

4

Ruth Martin Bruce Fisher Wed Feb 3 1952

Ruth Evelyn Martin daughter of Glen F. Martin Goldfield and Bruce Franklin Fisher son of William R. Fisher Rolfe wed Feb 3 1952 at Renwick Baptist Church in a candlelit double ring ceremony. The couple will reside near Rolfe before he enters service.

Ruth Evelyn Martin Glen F. Martin Goldfield Bruce Franklyn Fisher William R. Fisher Rolfe Baptist Church Renwick Lows E. F. Thompson Donald Phillips Cedar Fal Kalvin Fotkerts Phillips Barbara Fisher Janet Martin Carl Martin Gary Fisher Glen E Martin Byri Jehnus Donald Marcin Fred Rasmussen Charlie Trask Zelda Martin Bert Martin Town State College Fisher Mesdames Dorthy Tanck Maurice Nissen James Ke#ling Janice Helmke

Farmers Co op Annual Meeting at Renwick Schoolhouse

The Farmers Cooperative Co. of Renwick will hold its annual meeting on Friday evening February 15 at 7 30 at the Renwick schoolhouse. Earl King of the Farmers Grain Deslers Assn will present You and Your Cooperatives. Emerson Bodell of Otho Iowa, district winner of the Rural Youth speaking contest, will speak. Music by the Carionaires.

Farmers Cooperative Co. of Renwick Earl King The Farmers Grain! Deslers Assn Fim Emerson Bodell Otho Iowa Emerson Carionaires

Chicken House Fire Destroys Swanson Farm Structures

A chicken house on Jakob Swanson's northwest Renwick farm caught fire around four yesterday morning. Firefighters arrived to find the structure ablaze with the roof burned away, about 150 chickens lost. The lay block building suffered little other damage and the cause remains undetermined after the dog bark alerted the family.

Jakob Swanson Renwick Swanson

Humboldt County Education Association Dinner Speaker

Roy E Jennings director of and relations for the Iowa State Education Association will address a Humboldt County Education Association dinner in Bradgate on Wednesday February 13 at 630 p.m. The event invites all county members with the topic Legislation for Education and a review of the ISEA legislative program from Des Moines. Jennings has been ISEA staff since February 1 1951 and previously led Coon Rapids schools for six years with Kaleb Sunwall in charge of arrangements and Pearl Johnson serving as Humboldt County Education Association president.

Roy E. Jennings Lows State Education Association Humboldt County Education Association Bradgate ISEA Des Jennings Coon Rapids Kaleb Sunwall Humboldt Pearl Johnson Gilmore

Corwith Captures Sectional Championship in Narrow Victory

Corwith won the annual girls sectional on Vernon court, defeating Goldfield 24-23 to take the title on February 2. LaVerne claimed the consolation by beating Bode, while Goldfield received the new sportsmanship trophy based on votes from referees and coaches for conduct. The opening night saw Corwith, Vernon, and Goldfield advance, with Vernon beating Crystal Lake 49-31 and Renwick beating Hayfield 43-20 in the first round.

Vernon Court Corwith Goldfield LaVerne Bode Wesley Vernon Crystal Lake Rutland

Minstrel Show Raises Funds for Renwick Band

Nearly 800 attend Renwick High School auditorium Friday night for a Dark Town Strutters All minstrel presented by the Band Boosters Club. A cast of about sixty performed as proceeds near $550 funded bass clarinet purchases and band equipment. Thanks extend to all supporters from nearby towns who attended.

Renwick High

Renwick to Host Goldfield in Final Home Game

Renwick high school basketball teams will play their final home game this Friday night against Goldfield. The Renwick boys travel to Wester on Tuesday February 12. The sectional tournament will be held at Humboldt the week of February 18 23.

Renwick High School Goldfield Sesson Renwick Wester Humboldt Vernon High School Kanawha

Farmers Get Together at Ren Theater Feb 25

Farmers gather Saturday afternoon February 25 as S H Kassie hosts a community event. Minneapolis-Moline machinery Co sponsors two tea-re films shown at the Ren Theater followed by free coffee and doughnuts at the S H Klassie Garage.

Minneapolis-Moline Modern Machinery Co S. H. Klassie

Dale Kelling Purchases Renwick Residence

Mr and Mrs Dale Kelling have bought the Lawrence Nerem property in Renwick and will move to town soon. He is employed as a mechanic at H K las sie garage. Nerem rents the farm north of town recently vacated by Henry Kamp and the Nerem family move to the farm this week.

Dale Kelling Lawrence Nerem Renwick Kelling H. Klassie Mr. Nerem Henry Kamp Nerem

Store Expansion for L. H. Persons Completes Additions

L H Persons completed an addition to his store used for living quarters and a garage. A new Haoléam tile floor was laid, a forced air heating system installed, and neon lights added outside. The enlarged store expands rent and improves the business district.

L. H. Persons

Good Will Track Meet Heads to Renwick Hardy

Good Will Industries track event will be in Renwick and Hardy on Monday February 11. All contributions should be brought to the Renwick Methodist Parsonage and to Mrs Arthur Carrs home in Hardy by 10:00 AM Monday.

Good Win Industries Renwick and Hardy Renwic Arthur Carr

American Legion Will Meet Tonight

The American Legion will hold its regular meeting this Thursday evening at the Legion Hall. An oyster stew will be served at seven, and attendees are asked to bring their own dishes.

The American Legion Legion

New Arrivals Spencer Couple Welcomes Baby Girl Sharon Lynne

Mr and Mrs Weiler Bloom Spencer welcomed a 2733 pound infant girl born Sunday evening February 3 at Spencer hospital. The child has been named Sharon Lynne.

Weiler’ Bloom Sprencer Spencer Hospital Sharon Lynne

Obituary of Ernest J Morgan Exmest Morgen of Eagle Grove Iowa

Ernest J Morgan born August 11 1877 on a farm south of Eagle Grove and later farming in Vincent Renwick areas. He married Rose Simon July 4 189? at Fort Dodge Iowa then Lavinnia Abernster March 20 1918 at Clarion. He died January 28 1952 after a long illness, survived by six children ten grandchildren two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services held at Renwick Evangelical United Brethren Church with interment and piano renditions of My Mother's Bible and Beyond the Sunset.

Joseph’ Morgen Joseph Louisa Flord Morgen Eagle Grove Fellowship of the Methodist Church Rose Simon Fort Dodge Iowa Goa Ernest Morgan Lavinnia Abernster Clarion Eunice Curtis LeVerne Eunice Thomasson Eagie Grove Marion Thompson Jeanette Sausin Renwick Esther, Eittreim Vincent Alta Holderness Rising City Nebraska Emma Jaques Hinton Oklahoma Mary Baker Woostock Robert Roy Hampton Lows Evangelical United Brethren Church H. L. Sunderman Rosamond Hefty Prancis Krause Eddie L. Bygness Edwin Marty John Kiley Irwin Friday Jack Hefty Dick S. Hefty Ed Anderson

Renwick Firemen Host Oyster Stew Night

The Renwick Fire Department hosted an oyster stew gathering at the Legion Hall on Thursday evening with nearly perfect attendance. About two pounds of stew were consumed, and the rest of the evening was spent playing cards with the members and their wives.

Renwick Fire Department Legion Hall

Vernon and Kanawha to clash in home court finale

Vernon high school men and Kanawha meet on their home court Tuesday evening February 19 for the final scheduled game of the season with the Vernon boys aiming for a strong finish.

Renwick Girls and Boys Fall to Corwith on Home Court

Renwick high school basketball teams hosted Corwith in tough matchups. The girls were defeated 37 to 22, while the boys lost 44 to 23 on Renwick’s court.

Renwick High’ School Corwith Renwick

Boone Valley Co op Elects Directors At Meeting

One hundred twenty two members attended the Boone Valley Electric Co-Op meeting at the schoolhouse Monday evening. American Legion auxiliary served dinner after a short business session electing W. Hi Helibke John Zimmerman and CML Gillespie to three year terms. The financial report was approved and a brief talk by former cooperative leader Mr Lund followed. A few colored films were shown and several prizes awarded before adjourning.

Boone Valley Electric Co-On American Legion + auxiliary Helibke John Zimmerman Cml. Gillespie Mr. Lund Stformer Wes

County Executive Board Meeting Held By American Legion Auxiliary

A Saturday meeting of the County Executive Board of the American Legion Auxiliary took place at County President Mrs. Jobe Zimmerman’s home. Attendees included Mrs. Gilbert Quick of Hardy, County Vice President. Mrs. Geo. Mills, County secretary-treasurer. Mrs. D.B. Holmes of Livermore. Miss Cordelia Halsrond of Boda. Mrs. Hollis Cooper of Ottosen. and Mrs. Robert Heide, unit presidents.

American Legion Jobe Zimmerman Gilbert Quick Hardy Geo. Mills Sec’y-Treas D.B. Holmes Livermore Cordelia Halsrnd Boda Hollis Cooper Ottosen Robert Heide

Men's Community Club Dinner Agenda at Renwick High

The regular monthly meeting of the Men s Community Club will be held Monday night February 11 at Renwick High School. Dinner will be served promptly at seven o clock by the Ladies of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Don Murphy of Des Moines editor of the Bureau Farmer will be the guest speaker with musical numbers. All members are urged to be present for an interesting meeting.

Bmen’s Renwick High School The Evangelien United Brethren Church Don Murphy Des Moines Bureau Farmer

Vernon Wins Doubleheader in Local Basketball Action

Vernon high school teams swept Wesley on Tuesday night as Sterna girls posted 45 to 225, and Vernon boys won 91 to 35. The rapid turnaround showcased Vernon’s dominant scoring and solid defense across both games.

Vernon High School Wesley Sterna Vernon

Macbeth at Ren Theater Feb 14 Afternoon Showing

Ren Theater announces Macbeth will be shown Thursday afternoon starting at one o clock. The Shakespearean play, praised widely, is presented by Renwick high students with Vernon and Gold Held students invited. Admission priced 50 cents adults and 25 cents students.

Ren Theater Renwick Hich -Sthiol Vérnon Smdenta

Service Men News From Here Dear Sir

The letter from the service men reports transfers on a force reserve unit in San Onia and a move toward Shepard. It notes rough early days in tents and improvements since arrival, with requests to send news to Herwick Times and to provide a mailing address for correspondence.

San Onia Shepsard Herwick

Reading Hour At Library Saturday

The Literary Guild sponsors a reading hour at Renwick Gpresr Saturday afternoon from 2 to 3. Anl children are invited to attend.

the Literary Guild Renwick Gpresr Anl

Songfellows and Bill Austin Offer Wide Variety Show

The SongfellowsQuartette promise a varied program with humorous songs barber shop harmony and hymns. Bill Austins piano specialties highlight the show. Free family event in Badger on February 18 sponsored by W H Cooperative Oil Co to open new warehouse facilities.

Chevrolet Bil Austin Badger W& H Cooperative Oil Co

Neighbor Night At Badger Feb 18

The well known WHO Longfellow’s Quartette with Bill Austin will appear at Badger February 15 at 5:00 PM. This popular group has a large listening audience and many will welcome seeing them in person. The WHO stars are heard on Your Favorite programs.

Who Longfellow Bill Austin Badger

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Ruth Martin Bruce Fisher Farmers Co-op Annual Meeting Humboldt Co Ass'n Roy E. Jeanings Raiders Searing Earl Werling Werling Marianne Baumgartner Molander Studio Ernest J. Morgan Boone Valley Co:op Ren Theater Thur the Songfellows
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