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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1947

Page

4

Red Cross Drive Opens in Renwick March 4

The American Red Cross annual fundraising drive in Renwick starts Tuesday March 4 with a single canvass. Mrs L R Turner chairs the Renwick effort at 500 a.m. and asks residents to leave donations at Renwick Savings Bank if not home. Vernon drive led by Mrs Ole Carlson runs March 3 to cover postwar welfare and veterans services and disaster relief.

American Red Cross Renwick L. R. Turner Renwick’ Saviines Bank Vernon’ Red Cross Vernon Ole Carlson Read Cross Soleriors Red Cross Tom Mien Vveterans Red Grass

New Books On Rental Shelf At Public Library

A Renwick Kile Library list shows new titles placed on the rental shelf including The Way On All Pleeb Butter Roots Over Siowtown Gessetink The Miracle of the Bells Fanney Wasteland Jo Sinclair This Side of Innocence and many more by authors such as Buck Hast Green Dolphin Street and C S Forester The update also notes two solos sung by Shirley Crawford on KSO radio during a Drake University broadcast and identifies her as a Brake University sophomore from Renwick daughter of the Crawford couple.

Renwick Kile Siowtown Gessetink Fanney Jo Sinclair Cakdwells Yaller Louis Bromfield Constamce Robertson Garland Roark Christine Wespon China Emily Hahi Womex Pearl Buck Howard Hast Green Dolphin Street Gauge Louise Head Spencer Heartwood Anna Miller Downes Starling White House Col Edued Starling Lydia Bailey Kenneth Roberts Jessamyn West John Marquand Brittania Margaret’ Sharp Lord Hornblower C S. Forester Mary King O’donnell Given Bristow God Is Robert L. Scott Christopher Morley Rome Joseph Stanley Pennell James Ronald Daisy Neumann Elswyth Thane Shirley Crawford Brake University Des Moines KSO Drake University Ty de Bussey Miss Crawford Stanford Hulsizer Shirley Dr. and Mars F. M. Crawford Renwick

To Each His Own WWI romance with a London mother

A London woman executive befriends an American WWI flyer, only to learn he is her son. Olivia de Havilland stars with John Dund and Mary Anderson in this heart tugging drama. Also features latest news of the day.

London Olivia de Heavilland John Dund Mary Anderson

Former Renwick Girl Married at Algona

A former Renwick girl Billie Mitchell daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Krause of Williams Town married Herbert Mathes son of Mr and Mrs Lyle Mathes of Algona on February 2 at Algona They plan to live in Algona Mr Krause formerly worked as a butcher at the local locker plant

Alsons Billie Mitchell Wm. Krause Williams, Town Herbert Mathes Lyle Mathes Algona Algena

Livestock and Poultry Producers Invitation Evening

An invitation from Mr Terry Mitchell invites livestock and poultry producers to a full evening of entertainment at Renwick Masonic Hall on Friday February 28 starting eight o'clock. Foxhill Feeds Co sponsors the event to provide information on feeding and husbandry, disease control, and lower-cost methods. Moving pictures from the middle west will be shown, with a special cartoon complete for children and a fireside lunch. Attendees are urged to bring the family and neighbors.

Pogge Couple Celebrates 30th Wedding Anniversary

A community notice honors Mr and Mrs Chris Pogge as they observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary on March 3. A gathering with family and friends will be held at their home in Wilkinson.

ANNEY Mrs Chris Pogge Wew Mary

Boy Scout Troop 52 Receives Anniversary Plaque

The Renwick Boy Scout Troop 52, led by Rev BL Sunderman, earned a plaque for completing Anniversary Week tests. Prairie Gold Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America presented the award, with Lyman Osam, Scout Executive, officiating.

Renwick Boy Scout Sunderman Prairie. Gold Boy Scouts of America Lyman Osam

Regular AMVets Meeting Set For March Night

A regular meeting of the Remwick AMVets is scheduled for Monday night in March at the Richardson Halk. Members are urged to attend to discuss post activities and upcoming events.

Remwick Amvets Richardson Halk

Lexillary Amvets Auxiliary to Meet March Third

The Auxiliary to Amvets will hold a meeting Monday afternoon March 3 at the Richardson Hall.

Amverst Richardson

Rasmussen couple attend district mail carriers convention

Mr and Mrs Fred Rasmussen attended the sixth district annual Mail Carriers and Auxiliary Convention at Engine Grove Saturday.

Fred Rasmussen Engie Grove

Legion Stag Party Draws Forty at Legion Hall

About forty men attended a Legion stag party Tuesday evening at the Legion Hall. The event was described as a fine time. The Renwick Fire Department held their regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Clarence Hefty, a student at Ames, visited with his mother Mrs. Rose Hefty during the week.

American Legion The Legion Hall Renwick Clarence Hefty Ames Mrs Rose Hefty

Matron Violet McAuley Weds Robert Rodemeyer in Mason City

Violet McAuley of Perth Ireland later Australia and Robert F Rodemeyer of Renwick Iowa wed at the Methodist Church in Mason City with Rev Gustafson officiating. McAuley served years in the Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service. Rodemeyer, son of Mr and Mrs F De Ridemeyer, works for The Quaker Oats Co. in Renwick. The couple met during the war and now reside at the Dale Cole home while awaiting housing.

Mason City Violet McAuley Perth West Robert F. Rodemerer Renwick Iowa Gustafson Miss McAuley Northern Ireland Australia Royal Australian Naval Service Mr. Uoodemeyer GS. Navy Mr. Rodemeyer F. de Ridemeyer All Sowwager Towa Quaker Qats Co

County Farm Bureau and 4-H Club News

County Farm Bureau and 4-H Club News details a Humboldt County gathering with several speakers and reports on home projects and extension work. Highlights include weed control planning, the European food situation, and farm bureau insurance with a dinner. Vernon and Lake Clippers 4-H meetings feature demonstrations on laundry baskets and kitchen care.

Humboldt County Hazen Herman Goerins Vernon Farm Bureau Vernon Ettendance al Hagen Wes Wesent Wrave Gla * Carlson John Kiley Donald Lea Farm Bureau Hart Storey Spencer Regione Fred Exgstrom Donna Henry Helty Shelby Neioh C. A Richardson Lake Clippers Norman Teer Merion Madison Arlene Gangstead Joan Madison Jeanne Ann Bartzon Peer Myrtle Hewitt Yeung School County Extension ARM Bureau Board OF Directors Humbolds County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Twelvck P Ralph Held Iowa Farm Bureau Service

Corn For Foreign Relief Drive Closes Friday

The corn for foreign relief drive closes Friday February 25 as the community has not yet reached the desired amount. Please remember the closing date for contributions February 28.

Laymen In Charge At Methodist Church Sun

Laymen led the annual Laymen service at the Methodist Church on Sunday morning February 23. Lay leader Gowen presided as the meeting featured responsive reading by Leland Swan Scripture reading by Joe Bole and Robert Johnson a quartet including Keith Heggen and Bob Johnson with pianist Carroll Richardson speakers Norman Peery and James Gillespie spoke on Our Accountability to God Benediction by Ray Svouis.

Methodist Church Re.die Gowen Leland Swan Joe Bole Robert Johnson Hari Yanoh Bob Lane Keith Heggen Bob Johnson Sang Pianis Carrol Richardson Norman ‘Peery James Gillespie God Ray Svouis Cubs A Rarmond Gorrell

First Hatch at Renwick Hatchery March Six

March six marks the first egg setting at Renwick Hatchery. Spring work proceeds as stocks are named and operations begin under the guidance of George Hatchner and the hatchery operator.

Renwick Hatchery Renwick George

Father and Son Banquet Attendee Notice

All men planning to attend the father and son banquet are asked to inform Leg Mimbech by March 3. This is essential so the meal organizers know how many will attend and can prepare accordingly.

Meron Leg Mimbech Amesesserr Dian Tor

Meeting well attended at Rose Hefty home

A February 25 meeting at the home of Mrs Rose Hefty drew about twenty five women. A pot luck lunch followed and county extension agent Marie Hewitt led the lesson on home economics.

Rose Hefty Marie Hewitt County Extension

Humboldt County Soil District to hold annual meeting

Humboldt County Soil District will meet Saturday in Humboldt Legion Basement at 1 pm with Loveland as chair and Maurice Heath of Ames Soil Conservation Service on the program. A commissioner election to succeed Harl Detmering will occur. all landowners may vote. The Young Married Group met February 19 at Humboldt Hotel with talks on water systems and home freezers.

Anatal Soi Humboldt Mar Humboldt County Soi Legion Humboldt Lpm Prom Loveland Iowa A A.A Maurice Heath Soil Conservation Service Ames Harl Detmering Baream Humboldt Hotel Dick Hull Town State College Extension Service Myrtle Hewitt America the Beautiful Anyens Farm Bureau

Bernice McPeak and Gerald Blackman marry in Nashia

Miss Bernice McPeak daughter of Mr and Mrs Weeni McPeak Renwick marries Gerald Blackman son of Mr and Mrs Byron Blackman Clarion last Saturday afternoon at the Little Brown Church Nashia Rev F L Hanscom officiating The bride wore a rose colored overmoon dress and the groom a dark suit Attendants were Mr and Mrs Russell Blackman Eagle Grove The couple will make their home on a farm near Clarion where the groom farms The bride is a graduate of Renwick High School.

Bernike McPeak Weeni BicPsek Renwick Gerald Blackman Byron Blackman Clarion Little Brown Church Nashia F. L. Hanscom Russell Blackman Eagle Grove Clarion A Renwick High School

School Election Set for March 10 in Renwick ISD

The Renwick Independent School District schedules a regular school election for March 10, 1927. Polls open at 9 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. Two directors will be elected for three-year terms to replace Bri W. Duane and Dr. F M Crawford, whose terms expire April 1, 1947. Nominations must be filed with school secretary Margaret Goettsch by March 1.

Renwick Independent Fonder Bri W. Duane FM. Crawford Margaret. Goettsch

Local Fort Dodge Residents Visit Relatives and Attend Events

Fort Dodge and surrounding area residents were mentioned in a roundup of social visits and travels. Tieran Hessen and Mrs Gus Arne visited relatives in Minnesota. Ab and Howerd McCurry traveled to the Ozarks. Mr and Mrs C D Myers of Milasher South Dakota dined with Thurmen Burk in Eagle Grove. Attendees at a nearby meeting included Newton Town residents and others visiting Carl Piemmiz and Le Robert Johnson. Howard Gimner hosted guests. L B Tate of Eagle Grove visited How ard Caseh family. John Heide returned from Hebron North Dakota after five weeks, and Ed Simpson with Bridger Montana plans were noted.

Hessen Gus Arne Atives Howerd McCurry Ozarks Missouri Patore Charles Burk Ray Ketlimg Passette C.D. Myers Mlasher Dakota Sunésr Thurmen Burk Howe Eagle Grove J. L. Fisher Ana Jack Gimmer Sander Hiram Thompson Bambolat Newton Carl Piemmiz T. W. Gimner le Robert Johnson Flom Howard Pusch L. B. Tate Howard Caseh R. Wayne Doolittle Charles McConnell Elaine Bimmbeser Donajean Humboldt Robert Heide John Heide Sk Arthur Hefty Hebron N. Dak Willard Funk Adsir Rose Heity Ed Simpson Bridger Montana Sherburn Mint Miss Carlson Renwick Teach Leonard Carlson Spencer Lagrens

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Public Tren Theater Sun-Mon-Wed Invitaton Mondax Rasmussens Lae Robert Rodemeyer County Farm Bureau 4-H Club Methodist Church Sun Bernice McPeak Sat
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