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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1951

Page

4

Vernon Girls Win Consolation Trophy In District Tourney

Vernon girls basketball team wins the consolation trophy at the district tournament in Harcourt, defeating Lohrville 49 to 46. After an early Kamrar lead, Vernon rallied, remained close, but Kamrar pulled away late to secure the victory.

Vernon Girls Vernon Harcourt Lohrville Kamrar Vernon One Kamer Ehrhardt Marly Ogan Aso Deloria Ogan Ware Ove Anarer Gergaine Guy Lota Pray Lohrville Girls Vernon Feud Gonna Wilhelm Hegina Gulgyan Fatty Vides Um thesVernon Lear Usirtier Sours Vernon Kamyar

Changes In Operation At Ken Theater

Ken Theater owner and operator Wins Amiwht announces changes in operations and admissions. The same show will run Sundays and weekdays with nightly programs resuming next week. Prices for students will be reduced while adults pay standard rates. management aims to restore competent operation as Mr and Mrs Knight run daily for Kenwick theater continuity.

Amiwht Thvawr Maatha Lew Heiday Ig Usu Delug Herter Uy Bay Knight Kenwick

New arrival for John Huntley family in Fort Dodge

Mr and Mrs John Huntley welcome a baby girl born Tuesday February 20 at Fort Dodge hospital. Parents thank staff and announce the joyful arrival.

John Huntley Boon Fort Dodge

Annual Meeting Draws 138 at Renwick Farmers Co op

One hundred thirty eight members and guests attended the annual meeting of the Farmers Cooperative Company of Renwick held last Thursday evening at the high school auditorium. Wayne Doolittle explained the annual report and stated a substantial increase in business. Directors elected were Loren Schipull Don Lidal and Franklin Engstrom. KGLO entertainer Ralph Geer and his group performed. Lunch followed, served by the Ladies Aid. Directors later elected Fred Kraft president James McGowan vice president and Ray Mills secretary.

Fanners’ Cooperative Company of Renwick Vanager Wayne Doolittle Loren Schipull Don Lidal Franklin Engstrom Earl King Fann Grain Dealers Association

Wartburg College Band to Perform in Renwick March 2

Wartburg College Concert Band of 30 players directed by Enfield Oaegard will appear in Renwick on March 2 at 10 0. The Renwick Band sponsors the event to be held in the high school auditorium.

Waldorf College Choir to sing at Kanawha and Thor

Waldorf College choir from Forest City will perform at the Lutheran Church in Kanawha Sunday afternoon at three. The same church in Thor will host a seven o'clock Sunday evening performance. Choir members include Elaine Haaland and Maryn Gangstead of Goldfield.

Waldorf College Carella Forest City Kanawha Thor Elain Haaland Maryn Gangstead Goldfield

Boone Valley Go-Getters 4-H Club Meeting Highlights

A February 12 meeting at Michael Loebig home for the Boone Valley Go-Getters 4-H Club included Li members Inda Don Silver and a visitor. The group voted to send four dollars to International Farm Youth Exchange and invited Dale Cole of Henwick Quaker Oats to a March 4 5 or 5 movie. Charles Espe was chosen as club King candidate. Fun Night Skit committee named Glen Martin Frank Siemens Tom Roseberry Jack Hoffman. Pictures of cattle hogs viewed and judged. Lunch by Mrs. Loebig. Dean Hufinxer, Reporter.

Boone Valley Michael Loebig Inda Don Silver International Dale Cole Quaker Oats Company Henwick Charles Espe King Boone Valley Club Glen Martin Frank Siemens Tom Roseberry Jack Hoffman Cate

Banks and Postal Services Adjust for Washington's Birthday

On February 22 Washington's birthday is a legal holiday. Rennek Savings Bank will be closed all day. Mail will be distributed to box holders only at the post office with no rural delivery. The Star Route man returns early and all outgoing mail must be in the post office by 12 30. The lobby remains open all day.

Washington Rennekt Savings Bank Star Route

Union Lenten Service Set For Sunday Evening

Rev Thomas Thompson will speak at the third Lenten service with the topic Important Stop On The Way. Chairman Rev C E Custer. Rev H J Sunderman will give scripture and prayer and music provided by the Methodist Church.

E. F. ‘Thompson C. E. Custer H. J. Sunderman Methodist Church

Renwick Firemen Will Meet Tonight

The regular monthly meeting of the Renwick fire department will be held tonight. All members are urged to be present.

Renwick Renwick Fire Department

Scarlet Raiders Lose Gut In Sectional Match

The Renwick Scarlet Raiders faced Corwith in the sectional tournament, losing 58 to 25 Monday evening. Though Corwith dominated, Renwick showed effort and good basketball under coach Robert Van Houten as the season ends for both boys and girls teams.

Scarlet Raiders Laverne Renwick Scarlet Raiders Corwith Renwick Searle Raiders Robert van Houten

Renwick Independent School District Election Set for March 12

The Renwick Independent school district will hold a regular school election on Monday March 12. Two directors will be elected for three year terms to succeed Edward Oppedehl and Wilbur Nissen. Nomination papers must be filed with the secretary by noon Friday March 2, 1931.

Renwick Independent Edward Oppedehl Wilbur Nissen

Youth Fellowship Bake Sale March 10

The Bap Fellowship hosts a bake sale on Saturday March 10 starting at o'clock at the MB Richardson Hardware Store.

Youth Fellowship Bap MB Richardson Hardware

John Palmer Farm Sale Planned for February 26

John A. Palmer will hold a farm sale on Monday February 26 featuring farm machinery and livestock. See the advertisement elsewhere for the complete list of items to be sold.

John A. Palmer

Jake Stauffacher Dies After Fall in Fort Dodge

Mr. Jake Stauffacher, 86, died about noon Wednesday at Letheran hospital in Fort Dodge after breaking two legs in a February 4 fall at home. He remained hospitalized since. funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time.

Jake Stauffacher Letheran Hospite Fort Dodge

Births and social notes from Boone Township

Boone Township community page records births and numerous social visits. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs John Huntley at Fort Dodge hospital. Families and friends gather for birthdays and anniversaries, Canasta and other gatherings, with many local residents and relatives from Des Moines and Clarion.

Local businesses redecorated in early spring refresh

Over the past weeks Three local business places received cleaning and redecorating. The Peoples Cafe dining room and kitchen were redecorated with new drapes. Tiny's store closed two days for interior painting. Mrs C A Richardson’s beauty shop was redecorated and furniture painted.

Peoples Tiny’s C. A. Richardson Hes

Lenten Service At St Paul Lutheran Church Tonight

The mid week lenten service at St Paul Lutheran Church will be led by Rev. R. E Langholz. The program titled The False Friend will be presented and the meeting begins at 7 20 PM.

R. E Langholz St. Paul Lutheran Church

Local Guests Visit Several Homes in Geneve and Des Moines

A series of social calls and visits occurred across Geneve and Des Moines towns. Mr and Mrs Chris Schnaider and Mrs Fannie Meier spent Sunday at Henry Hemke’s home in Geneve. John Veldhouse and Jimmy Anderson of Kanawha visited Ben Wilkinson’s home. Clem Didio and Virgil Erwin hosted guests over the weekend. Virgil Erwin and family hosted Sunday afternoon at Moine Vanner’s home. Frank Prench and Joh Baumgartner were business visitors in Des Moines last Tuesday. Arlo McGowan and family shared Sunday dinner at Mac Clowes home. Neighbors and friends gathered Wednesday to celebrate a wedding anniversary at Herman Krause home. Herman Krause and daughters Brerect Winter and Charlot Thompson hosted dinner for Mrs Carrie Sivers at Himsboidt.

Duane Harris Milford McPeak Betty Kelling Clarion Des Moines Ernest Eggerth Sanford Anderson Walter Attig Marilyn Eaired Pearson Eifter Clarence Hippen Albert Hippen Hodge Albert Hipper Everett Ray Bloch Howard Laron Wild Pose Will Po Brotherhood Raymond Paine the Don Chris Schnaider Fannie Meier Henry Hémke Geneve John Veldhouse Jimmy Anderson Kanawha Ben Wilkinson Clem Didio Virgil Erwin and. Mirs Moine. Vanner Frank.Prench Thomp Carrie ‘Sivers

Community guests attend 50th wedding anniversary

The Paine home hosts a gathering honoring a 50th wedding anniversary with Mr and Mrs G T Elie at Eagle Grove two weeks ago Tuesday. Local residents and visitors from Clarion, Britt, Circleville Ohio, and Des Moines joined relatives for supper and Sunday dinners. Several neighbors attended Eastern Star instruction in Corwith and at homes in Yanney and nearby towns.

Paine Air Herold Yanney Norman Peer Albert Hudmell Circleville Ohio Alfred Martin Maurice Bert Marin Walter Long Harold” ‘Yanney Eastern Star Corwith Irwin Pridsy M.s Ernest Mscae

Pancake Day in Renwick a Resounding Success

Pancake Day in Renwick drew a large crowd and heavy turnout. About 1600 servings were served with two pancakes each, totaling over 2600 pancakes. Supplies included Pillsbury mix, sausages, Rare Syrup Co products, butter from Renwick Community Creamery, milk, coffee, and staff from the Renwick Commercial Club thanking 28 contributors.

Renwick Ace Hegermen Pillsbury Mills Renwie Commounity Creamery Renwick Commercial Club Dar

Vernon Boys Defeat in Sectional Tournament

Vernon boys fall in the sectional tourney ending their basketball season. Despite a rough year they showed clean ball at times as LaVerne Bonde led efforts before the exit.

Ladies Aid Doughnut Sale Announced for February Event

The Evangelical United Brethren Church Ladies Aid will hold two doughnut sales. On Saturday February 23rd at 2:00 a.m. at Legion Hall guests may obtain doughnuts and orders will be taken.

Ladies Aid Evangelical United “Brethren Church

Fire Patrol Held Monday February 6

Fire patrol duties conducted on February 6 with Fire Chief Al Goettsch and members Jerry Roseberry Fritz Britt and Wilbur Nissen on duty. A vote of thanks acknowledged their efforts as the regular commando was expected.

Parrot Jassisent Al-Hl Goettsch Jerry. Roseberry Fritz Britt Wilbur Nissen

Local Families Share Sunday and Weekday Visits

Added Locals report meals and visits across several households. Bruce's family hosted Sunday dinner with Frenk Engse and guests from Fr Dodie and Kanawha. Maurice Barringer from Ames, Ben and Mrs. Gegisburg, and other local residents were noted guests at multiple homes.

Frenk Engse c G. W. Rojehz

County Line at Clarion Visitors Share Sunday Evening

John Kiley and Mrs Edward Anderson hosted visitors Sian iNoon and a teen from Hardly Wee along with Mr and Mrs Ernest Macha and others at the Howard Dash home Sunday. Gerhard Neremang Mavion Hove traveled to Wisconsin on business Sunday.

Clarion Sian iNoon John Kiley Edward Anderson Ernest. Macha Howard Dash Gerhard Neremang Mavion Hove Wisconsin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Farmers Co-Op Wartburg College Waldorf College Choir Thor Sun Go- Getters Club Union John Palmer Jake Stuffacher BOONE Marion Huntley Fort Dodge Hospital Tadsde Marion’ Huntley Richard Huntley Oliver Huntley B. Huntley Kay Linde Gerald Blackanan Des Moines Keith Silver Bondinant Walter McPeak Loyd’ Smith Edinburgh San Antonio Texas Uavern Henriksen Orval Hoffman Enfred Pearson LW. Heetlend Norman Helmke al ‘Edward’ Telkemp St. Paul Lutheran Ch Bill Fletcher Pridsy Louis Loebig Roy Hsnson Harlan Jolien Floyd Lester Suan Clear Roy Hans Fred Anderson Bit McCuery Ole Carlson Sanday Isobers Heide Bume Gawk Sinderson the Bruce Ee Parkessboro Donald Baker Donavon and Jeane Art Corey Glavion Maurice Barringer Ames Bred Gegisburg Hiram Wig Thome Rev Witham Ma City Mary Sadler Kathryn Pinnow
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