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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1952
Page
5
George Mills named president Maurice Nissen vice president Russell Bygness secretary treasurer at Monday meeting February 11 in the school lunch room. Guests Victor Rademaker and Robert Speich attended. Dan Murphy of Des Moines spoke on civic involvement and urged action on local issues.
Renwick girls earned a moral and point victory in a 49 36 win over Goldfield on Renwick court. Goldfield led early but Renwick pulled ahead 26 23 at halftime and held off a late rally to win 49 35. In the same night Goldfield beat Renwick 39 37 after a tense fourth quarter with late Raiders misplays and a decisive foul.
The Lake W M F of the Lake Lutheran Church aired the program The Christian Women speaks on K W FD Fort Dodge Tuesday at nine. Topic Lest We Forget Our Service Men. Reader Mrs Donavon Lerdal. Soloist Mrs Donavon Byyness with Agnes Sampson and others. Transcribed from Fort Dodge trip last Thursday.
The Farmers Cooperative Co. of Renwick holds its annual meeting Friday evening February 15 at 7 30 at the Renwick school house. Earl King of the Farmers Grain Dealers Assn will present the film You and Your Cooperatives Emerson Bodell of Otho Iowa appears as district Rural Youth speaking contest winner. Music by the C dionaires.
Six Humboldt County officeholders announce reelection bids in the June 2 primaries on the Republican ticket. Candidates are EL HL Staniey for County Sheriff Harlyn A Stoabe for County Attorney M A Wallahait for Clerk of the District Court Frances C Sorlien for County Recorder Dorothy B Neilsen for County Treasurer and EM Dale for County Auditor. Each seeks support on their records and current offices.
There will be a meeting at the school house Friday night Feb 22 with films and a cancer lecture by Dr OBrien Fort Dodge. The Women's Extension department with the Fenn Borean sponsors the program which should interest everyone. Men women and high school students are invited. There is no charge.
Added Locals Mr and Mrs Harold Yenner and daughters were dinner guests at the Duane McCurry home. Mr and Mrs S Meurer spent the weekend at the Mernin Maurer home in Toledo. Abbie and Alien Murrey of Mismi Florida visited with Mrs Jeenente Dariand. Mr and Mrs M B Richardson went to Des Moines Wednesday for the Hardware Convention. Ches Walker also attended the Hardware Convention in Des Moines.
R E Schipull announces a farm sale to be held Tuesday February 19 beginning at 12 30 pm. A complete list of farm machinery and other articles to be sold appears in the advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
The Hardy Cooperative Elevator Company and Hardy Shipping Association will hold their annual meeting at the Hardy school auditorium on Tuesday evening February 19 at 7 o'clock. Lunch will be served by the Hardy Women's Community Service following the meeting.
Lawrence Nerem informs that a telephone line has been installed at his new address and the number is 3086.
The Boys Sectional Tournament will start at Humboldt on Tuesday February 19 with Renwich facing Rutlend at 6 30 PM. Livermore and Goldfield meet at 7 45 PM, followed by Gilmore City versus Clare and St Matthews at 9 PM. No games Wednesday. Thursday at 7 PM Veron Consolidated meets the Renwick Burland winner, at 8 15 the two Tuesday night winners play. Finals Saturday at 7 30 PM.
R R Blesie announces the Phillips 66 service station is again open for business after a period of closure due to surgery. Blesie had undergone surgery some time ago and health now permits him to operate the station again.
The Band Boosters Club will meet next Monday February 18 at Renwick school lunch room at eight o clock. A large attendance is hoped. There have been RO meetings since November and two items of business are to be transacted and discussed.
Mrs. W. H. Helmke assisted in serving the Martin-Fisher pride dinner at the Baptist Church on Saturday evening February 2. Her name was unintentionally omitted from the list, prompting the correction.
The Ladies Aid of St. Feul Lutheran Church met Tuesday at the church to sew garments for the mission in New Guinea, spending the day on the project.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Heggen invite relatives neighbors and friends to call Sunday February 17 from 4 to 7 10 9 PM at their home in observance of their Silver Wedding Anniversary.
Mr and Mrs James Gillespie of Clarion welcome a baby boy born Monday at Clarion Hospital. The infant weighed a little over six pounds. Mrs Gillespie is formerly Betty Kelling.
W H Cooperative Oil Company local farmer owned group hosts Neighbor Night at Badger to open a new warehouse with Consumers Cooperative Association support. Wayne Nelson of Goldfield chairs a program featuring WHO Songfellows and a Howard Cowden recorded talk, with a free lunch planned for about 2000 attendees starting at 5 PM.
The presentation of Macbeth at the Ren Theater scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed to Thursday February 21. The delay, due to unforeseen circumstances, is regretted. Patrons are encouraged to plan to attend the rescheduled performance.
The Wright County Firemen's Association meeting is hosted by Renwick fire department this Thursday evening in the high school lunch room. Two firms have been secured from armées of interest to all local members urged to attend.
The Vigorous Varney girls 4 H club will hold a bake sale Saturday afternoon February 16 starting at 1 30 at the H Kiss garage. Proceeds go to club activities and community service.
Mr and Mrs C J Lane of Eagle Grove celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 27 while vacationing in Orlando Florida.
The top Deroe bred gilt at the W. H. Helmke and Son sale on March 3 brought $630 and was bought by John Thompson of Lake City. The first ten gilts averaged $327.35 each and were bred to Oakdale Admiral and Pioneer Proud Ace.
The Literary Guild sponsors a Silver Tea Saturday afternoon February 16 from 3 to 4 at Renwick Pat Ne Library. Several book reviews will be given and the public is invited. The teas have grown popular in recent years and organizers hope for larger attendance. Renwick offers strong town safety and invites use of the library for convenience and pleasure.
The Renwick Library hosts a children's reading hour each Saturday with Mrs. Gerhard Netem and Mrs. George Stills as readers. Last Saturday 27 children attended and snacks of Valentine cookies and fruit were provided.
The Evangelical United Brethren Lutheran Baptist and Brethren churches plan a united service Sunday evening at the Evangelical Church. Willis Lyon of Des Moines will be guest speaker and present Out Of The Night. He will also address Renwick and Vernon schools Monday morning.
Mr and Mrs Owen Kurfman Havel learn their son Sgt First Class Richard Kurfman has returned home from Korea after months on duty with the First Cavalry Division. PFC Ralph V Stalzer of Renwick Iowa is on duty with the Seventh Cavalry in Hokkeido Japan after frontline Korea service. Stalzer holds the Combat Infantryman Badge and Korean Service Ribbon with one campaign star.
Lt Col John E Horne announced Charles Espe of Goldfield promoted to Cadet Private First Class in the St Olaf Air Force ROTC. St Olaf College started its ROTC unit in 1933 and now has over 300 students enrolled. Staff select cadets for the Advanced Course based on grades and leadership. graduates become Second Lieutenants on completion.
A local notice invites residents to Monday afternoon February 25 for a farmers gathering hosted by S. H. Kassie. Two feature films will be shown at Ren Theater sponsored by Minneapolis Molie Machinery Co. After the show attendees may enjoy free coffee and doughnuts at S. H. Klassie Garage.
Gertrude Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held its School of Instruction on Monday February 1 with Mrs Orma Long of Renwick as District Instructor. Worthy Grand Matron Mrs Hazel Cox of Marshalltown and other dignitaries attended. Luncheon served by Past Matrons. dinner at 6 30 with color decor. Visitors from Corwith Brit Garnav Kanawha Eagle Grove Coldfield Livermore Des Moines Delavan Wis Green Castle Ind.
Corwith defeated the Scarlet Raiders 89 to 22 in a sectional game. Renwick girls trailed early but Corwith pulled away after a 16 to 14 first period, then extended lead through the third and fourth quarters. Haugland and Siemens led scoring with strong rebounding and defense.
County Farm Bureau and 4 H Club News outlines awards for leaders in Humboldt County with 25 plus years earning the Emerald Clover and other levels. Names include John Kiley Vernon Bob Oppedahl Lake Lowell Jennings Avery Ralph McBurney Weaver. A forage meeting February 22 at the region building Hemotoku runs 1 to 3 30 PM with four specialists discussing forage fitting harvesting and storing.
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