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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1956

Page

4

Renwick Teams Fall to Goldfield and Livermore

In January 4 games Renwick boys lost 93 28 to Goldfield while the girls trailed 42 1 at halftime and fell to 71 27. Goldfield top scorers were Axon Robinson and Srakes 27 25 43. Renwick Charlene Hooker led with 11. January 6 Renwick split with Livermore. girls 47 27 Livermore Layton 29, Renwick Sharon Hoffman 11. Boys 42 31 Renwick Rutz 17 for Livermore. Kraft 12 for Renwick.

Renwick Goldfield War & Axon Robinson Srakes Charlene Hooker Rich Smith Bell Garry Kraft Jerry Dooley Livermore Livermore Yurls Reniwic Layton Sharon Hoffman Rutz

Social hour honors Maine Yanney home guests

Attendees at a social hour January 4 at the Maine Yanney home included Harold Yanney’s guests in honoring the newly installed Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron of Gertrude Chapter No. dil, East ern Star.

Goettsch Office and Barber Shop Schedule Changes

The A H Goettsch Insurance and Tax Office will be closed Monday January 23 in Pasay. Beginning January 19 the Selgelid Barber Shop will be unused all day on Thursdays.

A. H. Goettsch Insurance and Tax Office Pasay Anl Selgelid

40th Annual Little Nine Tourney Opens at LaVerne

The 40th Little Nine basketball tourney begins Monday at LaVerne with Renwick and Vernon opening, followed by Ouuwsen and Bode girls. LuVerne faces Goldfield in a likely marquee match, as Goldfield and LaVerne also brace for strong showings. Admission is 60 cents for adults and free for students. tourney runs January 16 to 21.

Little Nine LaVerne Fortietty Aimuni Gilmore City Livermore Iris Gihuere Livermere Renwick Dca Coldfiels Goldfield dauVerne Guldfieni Fey

New Members Honored At St. Paul Church Dinner

The PTR committee councilmen and their wives and Rev and Mrs Braunschweig hosted about 20 newly confirmed and transferred members of St Pauls Lutheran Church at a 6:30 dinner Sunday evening at the church. The evening was spent sociably.

PTR

Baptists Elect Church Officials Thursday Eve

Last Thursday a Fellowship supper and business meeting were held at the Baptist Church. The moderator Carl Kelling led the service and chairing the nominating committee. Officials named include Deacon Hoffman Trustee OL Davis Clerk Marie Ingstrom Treasurer Stafford Financial Leader Trask Choir Leader D McGowan and others in church operations.

The Baptist Church Carl Kelling Theer Hoffman OL Davis Qua Marie Ingstrom Stafford Lev Trask G. Martin M. Nelson Duiteher D. McGowan Myastrom L. Nelson Mayer D. Liscum A. Engsted Relehter LL. Nelson Flower Davis AG. Laiestrom Jim Guy M. Nelson Mission Treas L. Nissen Walker Baptismal Com LL. Nissen Engstrom Christian Fd Rogsman Liseum Mayer S. S Wilbur Nissen

New Arrival for Mr and Mrs Bem Bell of Goldfield

Mr and Mrs Bem Bell of Goldfield welcomed a daughter named Danugey G Mex Bell, previously Sandra Zentner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Zentner.

Bem Bell Goldfield Danugey G. Mex Bell Sandra Zentner Wm Zentner

Norwegian visitors tour Albin Newton home at Fort Leonard Wood

Wednesday evening guests at the Albin Newton home were Yabnah T land of Port Dodge and Einar Risa of Eagle Grove who recently arrived from Norway aboard the 18th Armored Division trains. They are new address Pvt Willisin wh Hippen Re A, Vs2ble Co A 2ath AGM'd Engr Ba 8.

Willisin Hippen Fort Leonard Wood Missouri Albin Newon Yabnah T+ land Port Dodge Einar Risa Eagle Grove Norway

Pride Seed Cor n Co appoints Nerem Rep for Renwick area

The Pride Hybrid Company announced Lawrence Nerem as the authorized representative for Pride Seed Corn in Renwick. He will set up a Pride demonstration plot this spring to show adaptability of Pride varieties to local soils and conditions. He plans to grow a complete range of varieties so farmers can observe development and performance through the season.

Pride Hybrid Company Lawrence Nerem Pride Renwick Nerem

January events listed for Vernon area activities

January events include PTA meeting in Vernon on January 32 and a Book Sale Bake Lunch by Belles of Boone at Amvets Hall. Also listed are basketball games Gilmore City at Vernon January 13 and LaVerne Renwick January 18, the Sitle Nine Tourney January 16 to 21 at LaVerne, Band Boosters meeting January 16 3 to 4 in Room 3, and a Literary Guild hostess event January 18 with Mrs Wilbur Nissen.

PTA Vernon LaVerme and Renwick Gilmore City Belles of Boone Bake Sale Amvets Hall LaVerne Band Boosters Wilbur Nissen

LaVerne Prevails Over Vernon In Friday Matchups

LaVerne girls defeated Vernon 77 49 Friday with a 39 18 halftime lead. Harper scored 25 for LaVerne while Audrey Wigans led Vernon with 29. Vernon boys lost to LuVerne 79 18 as Henderson led La Verne with 28 and Burnis Wilhelm had 18 for Vernon. Vernon boys beat St Joe 64 42 Monday. Pat Gilligan 21 for Vernon, Stnnwell 15 for St Joe. Second team Vernon beat St Joe 41 20. McGowan 13 for Vernon, McGuire 9 for St Joe.

LaVerne Girls Vernon LaVerne Harper Audrey Wigans Vernon Boys LuVerne LuVerne Boys Burnis Wilhelm Henderson St Joe Pat Gilligan St. Joe Stnnwell McGowan McGuire

Joint Installation At Masonic Hall Tuesday Night

A joint installation was held Tuesday evening January 3 at the Masonic Temple for Gertrude Chapter No. 500 Order of the Eastern Star and Viona Lodge No. 538 officers. A 6:30 p.m. pot luck supper preceded the meeting for members, spouses, and guests. Installing officers included Mrs BR EL Schipuil Goldfield and Dr Wesler Lane. Named officers span Worthy Matron Marjorie Yanney and Worthy Patron Harold Yanney with Warder oe Sankey and other roles listed. Also noted were Worshipful Master Virgil Erwin and several district officers.

Masonic Temple Gertrude Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Viona Lodge BR. EL Edythe Marjorie Yanney Harold Yanney Mary Alize Schneider Irene Peer Betty Martin Nelle Wittmer Adah Donna Schipull Ruth Vivian Friday Esther Wilma Clancy Martha Bessie Hanson Amy Gillespie Warder - ' Oe Sankey Sentinel Clancy Albert Sehipull Rete Wesler Lane Everett Winters W. P. Wittmer Virgil Erwin Dale Cole Norman Peer Raymond Gorrell Treas Floyd Lane Ernie Macha Ray Legler Stewart Marvin Nelson Stewart W. PL Witume Tyler Hark Yanney

Gimer Hosts Bridge Club Evening at Home

Mr and Mrs T AW Gimer entertained their bridge club at their home on Wednesday. Three tables were in play with Mrs Dale Cote winning high for the ladies, Stanley McCarry high for the men, and Mrs Kenneth Burk low. Guests included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Burk.

Pgimers Mes T. AW. Gimer Evenires Dale Cote Stanley McCarry Koneneth Burk Ken’ Neth Burk

Church Notes at Baptist Church Adieu for Kurfman

Rev Edward Redfield presides as Sunday School opens at 10 am and church service follows at 11 am. The BYP meets Sunday at 7:30 pm and Thursday at 6:30 pm after a fellowship supper. A going away supper honors Mr and Mrs Owen Kurfman and family moving to Griggsville Illinois. The BYF held a skating party at Eagle Grove for 14 youths, later returning to the church for refreshments in honor of Roger Kurfman. He has led BYF as president this year. A Bible study and prayer meeting was held last Sunday with plans to hire this twice a month at 140 dollars.

the Baptist Church Edward Redfield Wilbur Nissen S. S Mos Owen Kurfman Griggsville Eagle Grove Roger Kurfman Illinois BYF The Baptist Church

Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Schedule

Kerney pastor leads Sunday School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m Pioneer Day observed. Bible Study on Wednesday at 9 30 p m and choir practice Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Evangelical United Breyh. Ren Church K. 1 Kerney

Methodist Church Schedule Highlights at Renwick Chester Custer Led

The Methodist Church in Renwick lists daily activities led by Pastor Chester E. Custer. Preparatory Membership Class at 4:00 PM Thursday, Senior Choir rehearsal at 7:30, Commission on Membership Evangelism meeting, Official Board session, Junior Choir at 4:00 Monday, WSUS study group at 10:00 Wednesday at Mrs George Latch’s home, Hardy Class at 4:00, MYF and Choir at 7:30, January 1 WSCS at 2:00 with devotions by Mrs Nick Andersen and lessons by Mrs Arthur Carr and hostess Mrs Leland Swan.

Methodist Church Chester E. Custer Renwick WSUS George Latch Hardy WSCS Nick Andersen Arthur Carr Leland Swan

Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church Notices

The confirmation class meets Saturday morning at nine. Sunday School is at ten each Sunday. Worship services happen Sunday morning at noon. The Board of Trustees of the Lutheran Hospital meets next week Wednesday afternoon at one thirty.

S H Klassie To Lead Renwick March of Dimes Drive

S H Klassie of Renwick is named area chairman for the annual March of Dimes drive with Ray mond Paine as Renwick chairman. Other posts include Vernon Township and Lake Township chairs, school superintendents for Henwick and Vernon, and a breakfast kickoff slated for January 20. Humboldt County aims to raise $7,000, with past receipts and polio treatments noted.

S. H. Klassie Renwick Albert Morehouse Humboldt County Klassie Raymond Paine Roger McCormick Vernon Township W. P. Wittmer Henwick School Damon Cole Vernon School Leslie Stockdale Lake Township Paine Renwek Morehouse National Foundation Treasury Paul J. Brown Humbild Burton Bonde Susan Hisenbarth Livermore Lutheran Iaws Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge

Hospital Note on Mrs Francis Krause’s Minor Surgery

Mrs Francis Krause was at Bel mond Hospital last week for minor surgery.

Francis Krause Belmond Hospital

Hart Elected President of 1956 Humboldt Co Extension Council

At a 1956 Humboldt County Extension Council meeting Leonard Hart was re elected as chairman. He previously served as chairman of the first council. Others elected were H F Kirchhoff as vice chairman Ruby Kleve as secretary and Earle Hanselman as treasurer for a one year term. The council also includes Freda Benjamin Frances George Harlan Berge Arle J McGowan Carl Hebner Merlinisher Ted Simonsen Morris Fuller and Agnea Brown.

Humboldt County Extension Council Leonard Hart Grove Township H. F. Kirchhoff Beaver Township Ruby Kleve Springvale Township Earle Hanselman Vernon Township Freda Benjamin Avery Township Frances George Corinth Harlan Berge Delana Arle J McGowan Humboldt Carl Hebner Lake Township Merlinisher Norway Township Ted Simonsen Rutland Township Morris Fuller Wacousta Agnea Brown Weaver Township

Also Mentioned on This Page

Maine Yanney Gertrude Dil Mayme Naefke Clareton Pearl Martin W. H. Long 4Ord Nacike Clarion Carl Schipull Stanley Schipull J. H. McCarry Gloria Diane Yanney Ell St. Paul Church Eee the March OF Dimes Sa Hf Baptists B. Reichter Treasur AK. McGowan J. Martin Cradle Roil Sapi F. Kelling O. Davis F. Engstram Vel Gs Martin Vo Duitehyr Pride Seed Corn Co Masonic Hall Walter McPeak Lillian McGowan Ann Hefty Vera Macha Cleone Erwin Garrison Warren Garrison A. H. Gastisch Hart Humboldt Co. Extension Council
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