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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1952
Page
4
The Renwick High School Concert Band directed by W Keith Baeasler will present its annual winter concert on Tuesday night February 26 at 8 oclock in the high school auditorium. The program features marches overtures and other selections for listening pleasure with no admission charged and the public invited.
A Cub Scout Pack met at the Legion Hall on Monday evening February 16 with 55 attendees for a Blue and Gold potluck. The event featured table decorations, a Cubs led flag presentation, a group pledge, a table prayer, a skit titled Three Cub Scouts, and singing led by Mrs. Jensen. Awards were presented to several Cubs including Larry Witmer, Gordon Jensen, Harold Bisbee, Larry Anderson, Ronny Anderson, and Jerry Tjelle. Highlights from the past year were shared by a den mother, and the program closed with God Bless America.
The American Legion and Auxiliary hosted a Valentine Party at the Legion Hall on Feb 34 with a pot luck dinner and evening entertainment. Mistress of Ceremonies was Mrs Wim Beenen. Dr. Stafford and Bob Heide won the 100 Penny Jackpot in a Double or No Thing Quiz. Canasta and 500 followed, with entertainment chaired by Mrs Ole Carlson and assistants. Auxiliary meeting set for February 28 the fourth Thursday.
Mrs C A Richardson announces her beauty shop will close next week due to travel out of town weather permitting. She notes plans hinge on conditions and will reopen upon return.
Renwick Post Office and Renwick Savings Bank will be closed Friday February 22 in observance of Washingtons birthday. The lobby stays open all day and mail will be distributed in rock boxes with no window service or rural delivery. All outgoing mail must be in the office by noon.
Renwick High School boys basketball won their sectional opener at Rumboldt 49 to 42 over Rutland. They advance to play Vernon at seven o clock Thursday evening.
The Renwick Public Library hosted a Silver Tea on February 16 from 3 to 4 PM with Mrs. Thomas Gimer Mrs. Stanley McCurry and Mrs. Marvin Nerem as hosts for the Literary Guild. Twenty nine guests attended enjoyed tea and readings including Mrs. Latch reviewing April Snow by Lillian Budd and Mrs. Jensen selecting Presidents Lady by Irving Stone. Proceeds from the tea totaled eleven dollars and fifteen cents to fund new library books. The Literary Guild teams has read to children on Saturdays and plans to continue through spring.
A large number of residents attended Neighborhood Night at Badger Monday evening hosted by WEH Co. The program impressed attendees as the new warehouse and shop were inspected. Numerous prizes were awarded and a free lunch was served, with the meeting considered very successful.
The Union Lenten services start Sunday evening March 2 and continue each Sunday through Pelm Sunday. The first service will be at the Baptist Church with the Baptist Evangelical U B and Methodist Churches uniting. A Union Prayer Service is planned at the Baptist Church on Wednesday evening February 27.
Mr. and Mrs Mélvin Heggen celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with open house at their home. About 150 guests attended, including out of town friends and relatives. A three tier cake, decorated in white, pink and silver, was centerpiece with cake baked by Mrs F. Rasmussen.
Roger N. Yarbrough of the US Navy returned home Sunday night for a 30 day leave after nineteen months in Kodiak Alaska. Andrew Onpedahl Jr. traveled to Des Moines Monday to enlist in the Army.
Forest City Iowa Waldorf college choir directed by Professor Odlvin Hagen will perform sacred music at Kanawha Lutheran Church Kanawha with Rev Perry Sampson pastor at 11 am on Sunday February 24
Renwick high school homemaking classes seek coupons from Fillsbury products to order silverware. They urge anyone with coupons to send them to the school.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Engstrom Mr and Mrs Glen Martin Rev E F Thompson and Morris French attended an associational meeting of Baptist Churches of this district at Webster City last Thursday afternoon and evening.
Rev and Mrs H L Sunderman attended a district ministers meeting at Fort Dodge on Monday. The event and dinner were held at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church and guest speaker Rev A J Foust, missionary from Ching, addressed the gathering.
The Wright County Firemen's Assn met last Thursday at the school house with thirty five firemen present from area towns. The Fire Chief from Dows was elected secretary to fill Glen Doctor's vacancy. Two films were shown and refreshments were served.
Beginning Saturday March 1 the Ren Theater will host Family Night every Saturday for an indefinite period. The entire family will be admitted for one dollar each Saturday noting the same high class pictures as before. Plan to attend with your family each Saturday night.
Attendance was good at the Renwick Farmers Cooperative annual meeting held last Friday night at the Renwick school house. Fred Kraft presided as minutes were read and approved. Earl King of the Farmers Grain Dealers Assn explained the financial statement, showing a substantial increase in business. Directors elected were Fred Kraft and Ray Mills, with Emerson Bodell of Otho winning the district rural youth speaking contest. Music by Clarionaires, a You and Your Cooperative film shown, followed by a luncheon served by St. Paul Lutheran Church ladies.
The motion picture Macbeth, postponed from last week, will be shown this Thursday afternoon at Ren Theater. The single showing begins at one o clock.
The Renwick Hatchery, run by George Latch, reports first eggs placed in incubators last Wednesday and expects market availability around March 13. The hatchery, known for high grade chicks, anticipates stronger demand this year than in recent seasons.
Two Renwick students earned ISTC honor roll status at the Iowa Teachers College. Edwin Harris held a 3.63 grade average and Phylis Lane a 3.47, among 221 students recognized for maintaining at least 14 quarter hours and a 25 grade average under the 24.0 scale.
Weather permitting a community fox hunt will be held Sunday afternoon February 24. All interested men should meet in front of the 3S H Xuassie Garage by one o'clock RH. d. Kenge.
The Bertisi, Evangelical United Brethren and Methodist Churches unite for a World Day of Prayer Service on Friday February 29 at 2 PM in the Methodist church. The 1952 theme is Christ Our Hope. Funds go to foreign and home missions for Indian education, sharecropper pastor training, migrant ministry, Christian literature, foreign student relations, and interdenominational leadership education. Local junior high and high school students from Renwick and Vernon School are invited to attend with the public.
Eagle Grove advances to the Iowa Junior College meet with games planned next week. Second round play begins Wednesday at the new gym with sessions at 2 pm and 7 pm. Thursday shows continue in afternoon and evening slots, Friday games start at 2 pm, and Saturday concludes with the final at 7 pm.
The Literary Guild story hour for children will be held at Renwick Library on Saturday February 23 from 2 to 3 PM. All children are invited to attend.
A schoolhouse meeting Friday night February 22 will feature film clips and a cancer lecture by Dr. O'Brien of Fort Dodge. Sponsored by the Women's Extension department of the Farm Bureau, the program aims to inform and prevent. Open to men women and high school students with no charge.
The Vernon Township Farm Bureau will meet Monday night February 25 at eight at the Vernon Consolidated School. Guest speaker Miss Leah Mae Neetzger, supervisor of special education for four counties, will discuss problems in special education. A sound film will be shown. All are welcome.
Local dealer S. H. Kassie hosts a color program featuring Crossroads of the Cross, a tour of the Holy Lands, at Ren Theater Monday afternoon at 2. Coffee and doughnuts follow. Invitations were sent to farmers and agricultural groups.
The Band Boosters met at the schoolhouse Monday evening for the regular monthly meeting. They raised 50.08 from the minstrel show net proceeds and planned a cake supper previously. A bass clarinet purchase was proposed and a clarinet was displayed. Christmas sales brought in 43.08.
The Evangelical United Brethren Ladies Aid will hold a doughnut sale and lunch on Monday February 25 at the Legion Hall. Menu includes chicken and noodles, baked beans, salad, pie and coffee. The public is invited.
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