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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1955

Page

6

Rebekahs Host Regular Pop Concert at Vernon School

Rebekahs meet at Amvet Hall with 16 members and a visitor. They draped the charter in memory of Edith Packard and Louise Nichols, who recently died. A 18.91 donation to the March of Dimes was made. Grace McCurry and Lillian Packard served dessert. Vernon school students will present a new light music concert February 25 at 8 p m with the band chorus and Girls Stee Club. Refreshments funded by donations. admission to the concert includes visiting the displays and refreshments. more details to follow.

Rebekahs Rebekah Amvet Hall Sinters Twe Louise Nichols Edith’ Packard Rebekah Lodge March of Dimes Grace McCurry Lillian Packard Ousic Vernon School Stee Club

Graveside Services for Melvin Cupe Hazelwood

Graveside services were held Monday at Luni cemetery for Melvin Cupe Hazelwood a former Renwick resident He is survived by his wife Daisy Hawthorne and one daughter The Cupe family lived on farms around Renwick for over 30 years before moving to town about 30 to 35 years ago

Luni Melvin Cupe Hazelwood Renwick The Daisy Hawthorne

Obituary of Gertie Duitscher Van Oosling of Kanawha

Gertie Duitscher Van Oosling born near Kanawha November 3 1886 died February 6 1955 aged 69 years 3 months. She married Ben Duitscher February 7 1912 in a double wedding with sister Alice Christians of Kanawha. They had six children and 13 grandchildren plus one great grandchild. She leaves husband six children two sisters four brothers and many relatives. A Baptist since 1926 she lived her life in faith and was devoted as wife mother and grandmother.

Gertie Duitscher Gertie van Oosling Cornelius Flora van Oosling Kanawha Ben Duitscher Clarion Alice Christians June Jansor Eagle Grove Bernice Mrazek Virgil Kenneth Maxine Kassili Carroll Dorothy Gray Atlante Duitscher Tillie Oudman Harland, Mich Alice Christians Jeanette Nelson Houston Tex Cornelie Armstrong Clinton Rayner Lead S. D Henry Mr. Duitscher Christ Baptist Church

Amvets to Sponsor Basketball Jamboree at Renwick High

Amvets Post No. 43 of Renwick will host a basketball jamboree Friday February 25 at Renwick high school gym. Two games are scheduled: a men's town team versus a farmers men's team with players 30 or older, and a women's town team versus a farmers women's team with no age limit. Tickets cost 25 cents for children and 50 cents for adults, available from Amvet members. Door prizes will be awarded and the Amvets auxiliary will provide refreshments.

Amvets Post No Renwick Renwick High School Amvet Amyets

New Vernon Primary Teacher Miss Helen Haugen

Miss Helen Haugen is named the new first and second grade teacher at Vernon school. A native of Eagle Grove, she attended Eagle Grove Junior College and previously taught four years at a rural Hartford, S.D. school. She replaces Mrs Mary Rowan, who taught at Vernon for three and one half years.

Helen Haugen Vernon School Eagle Grove Eagle Grove Junior College Vernon Hartford Miss Haugen Mary Rowan

Liscum Baby Improves at Fort Dodge Hospital

Curtis Liscum infant son of Mr and Mrs Larry Liscum has been in Fort Dodge hospital two weeks. The child moved from isolation and is reported to be improving, offering hope to the family.

Curtis Liscum Larry Liscum Fort, Dodge

Farewell Dinner for James Foster Ends at Home

A farewell dinner for James Foster of Fagie Grove was held at Mrs Laura Peer’s home. Foster departed for Chicago for three months of specialized training as a first lieutenant in the armed services. Guests included Dunand Mires W HL Long, Mary, Mr and Mrs R E Begowan, Mr and Mrs Norman Peer, Mr and Mrs Charles Loux, Janet, Mir, and Mrs James Foster.

James Foster Fagie Grove Laura Peer Ames Chicago

Pastor Sampson to Speak at PTR Mission at St Paul Lutheran

Pastor Sampson from Kanawha will be guest speaker and instructor at PTR events at St Paul Lutheran church starting Sunday at 8 pm and continuing Monday Wednesday and Thursday. Each evening includes worship and post service instruction for visiting teams. A religious survey has been completed in Renwick areas.

St Paul Lutheran Church Perry, Sampson Kanawha Renwick

REA Dinner Meeting Well Attended

The REA meeting was well attended on Monday evening. A 6 230 dinner was served by the American Legion Auxiliary. Attorney Lund of Webster City gave an interesting talk. The sophomore class performed a one act comedy and a brass sextet played. W H Helmke, retiring president, received a watch for 20 years of service. Directors listed include Jim Yungelas ss president, C M Gillespie, Don Palmer, Lismore Miland, Bert Siemens, Henry Tesdahl, S J Knight, Carroll Helmke and Harlan Espe. Many guests drew prizes.

REA American Legion Auxiliary Attorney Lund Webster City Brass W. H. Helmke Jim Yungelas C. M. Gillespie Don Palmer Lismore Miland Bert Siemens Henry Tesdahl

Forty-year anniversary observed at Luverne church

Mr and Mrs Will Marty and Mr and Mrs Ed Marty celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary at the EUB church in Luverne on Sunday February 13 from 2 to 5. Friends are cordially invited.

Will Marty Ed Marty EUB Luverne

Open House for Masons spouses at Viona Lodge event

An open house for the husbands and wives of Viona Lodge and Gertrude Chapter is set for February 14 at 6 30 PM. The Masonic Hall hosts a potluck dinner and an evening program with entertainment.

Viona Lodge and Gertrude Masonic Hall

Petition Drives Circulate for Renwick-Hardy School Reorganization

County boards of education push a plan to form one district from the Renwick Hardy area. A petition seeks an election to determine if about 72 square miles and 350 to 370 students will join one district instead of seven. The territory has an assessed value around $5 million. Names of local petition circulators listed by township and school areas.

Renwick-Hardy Renwick and Hardy Boone Renwick Lake Hardy Liberty Norway Mayor Vernon Renwick Dale Cole Tom Gimer Wilbur Nis Sen Harold Goettsch Bob Opredahl Floyd Swan W. H.attig Kenneth Burk Pete Sadler N. H. Hesse Dale, Cole Ralph Anders Donalds Kraft Vand Raymond Paine Opnedahl Howard Smith Howard Larson Boone Township A. H. Klean Jim Yangeles Wester Kraft Virgil Tate Merion Huntley Frank Engstrom Bert Siemens LN. Henriksen Maurice Nissen Hardy Lyle Estley Lyle Carhcart Mershall Clancy A. H. Brayton Lake Township Andrew Oppedahl Carl Hebner Ole’ Bigness Ephrain Haaland Alfred Rasmussen Donald McGowan Stanley “McCurrr Norway Township Lismore Stole Libety Township Loren Schipull Carroll Heimke Don Peterson W. H. McCurry Columm

Smiths Welcome First Child Craig Allen

Mr and Mrs Gereld Smith become parents to a baby boy born January 28 weighing five pounds nine ounces named Craig Allen This is the couple’s first child and was noted in the births announcements.

Gereld Smith Craig Allen Smiths

Izaak Walton League Meets Tuesday with Speaker

The regular Izaak Walton League meeting will be held Tuesday at the club house. A special speaker will address the gathering, making the evening of interest to members.

Funeral for Henry Stone in Humboldt

Mr and Mrs Ceri Flemmig attend the funeral of Henry Stone at Humboldt on Saturday. Mr Stone was the father of Mrs Flemmig. Junior Mission Band at St Paul Lutheran church met in the basement with 24 members and one visitor Paul Wanken.

Ceri Flemmig Henry Stone Humboldt Mr Stone Flemmig St Paul Lutheran Church Paul Wanken John Groh Herman Nissen Harold Bisbee Mike Moore Jim Westfall

Renwick Falls to Goldfield in Sectional Round

Renwick high school lost to Goldfield 77 to 46 in the second round of the boys sectional at Eagle Grove this week. Philipp led Renwick with 13 points while Reichter scored 20 for Goldfield.

Renwick Goldfield Eagle ‘Grove Philipp Reichter

Mrs Mary Babler Feted On 87th Birthday

A group of friends gathered at Mrs Mary Babler’s home Monday afternoon to honor her 87th birthday. Guests included Mrs Sanford Anderson Mrs Henry Kubly Laverne Mrs Curtis Morgan Mrs Jeanette Sampson Mrs Bob Sowers and others who joined in a social afternoon and lunch. Mary received gifts and cards from the guests.

Mary Babler Sanford Anderson Henry. Kubly Laverne Curtis Morgan Jeanette ‘Sampson Bob Sowers Ernest ‘Eggarth Lena Giegel Nellie Anderson Frank French Jim Kelling Rose Hefty Fritz Britt Maurer Mimbach Mix John Baumgertner Martha Fimner Babler Mary Nite

Church Notes and Sunday Schedule at St. Paul’s Lutheran

E F Thompson pastor Wilbur Nissen superintendent Sunday school at 10 am Worship service at 11 am St Pauls Lutheran announces 9 30 Sunday school and Bible class Parents invited to visit first and second grade classes 10 30 Worship service 8 pm Evening Service First service in care PTR Feb 01 at 6 pm Cather League meets Hoffman and Jerry Schein Topic leader Ed Hansen Recreators Batty Olson Feb 16 all day Brotherhood Institute at Waverly departure 7 30 2 pm

ST. Paul's Lutheran Tita Secon Cather Olson All Day Brotherhood Waverly We

Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church Notices

Tr J Severtson pastorates Sunday school at 10 o clock and services at 11 o clock May we lift our first budget offering to the work of our ELC The Young People Luther League meets next Sunday at 7 7 o clock The Eagle Grove Circuit Pastoral Conference meets at Vincent on Monday February 14 at 10 30 with a session after dinner

Tr. J. Severtson ELC Young Peenies Luther League Eagle Grove Ciicut Vincent

Evangelical United Brethren Church Sunday Schedule Updated

Pastor R E Kenney leads morning worship on the 14th chapter of Matthew. Sunday school attendees study Genesis at Paul Dobson home. Youth Fellowship social Thursday 7:30 pm, Friday Bible study 7:30 pm. Council of Administration meets Monday February 1 at 7:30 pm.

Evangelical United Brethren Church R. E. Kenney Liam Matthew Paul Dobson Council of Administration

4-H Award Nite Honors Humboldt Leaders at Banquet

Ted Bastian of the Rutland Two club was elected president of Humboldt county 4-H. Gene Ernst became vice president, Jerry Curry secretary, Janior Stevenson treasurer, and Monte Newton reporter. Silver awards went to Sondermeyer Hart Hanson Madsen Eastman for dairy leadership five years. John Kiley received a gold clover for ten years. Gary Leighton received the outgoing president’s book I Dare You.

Ted Bastian Rutland Two Humbldt Humboldt Gene Ernst Beaver Two Club Jerry Curry Avery Club Janior ‘Stevenson Corinth Club Re‘porter Monte Newton Wacousta Club Renwick Creamery Leonard Sondermeyer Leonard Hart Kenneth Hanson John Madsen Bob Eastman Clover John Kiley Gary Leighton

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Vernon Township Graveside Services Amvets New Primary Pastor Sampson PTR Izaak Waltons Church
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