Community Club Dinner Draws Big Crowd at Schoolhouse
One hundred and several attendees filled the Community Club dinner at the schoolhouse on Monday night January 13. After a delicious meal, the group gathered in the High School auditorium for a program featuring Sherri Oppedahl in a vocal solo, a quartet led by Robert Johnson with Dick Hetty Sterrell Sagenedt and T. W. Gimer, and Dr. W. He Leng accompanying. Dr. P. W. Williams of Humboldt showed WW III related films. Leslie Roenigh of the Consumers Cooperative Association spoke on community independence and decentralizing big businesses. Roenigk urged local farming and business unity, stressed welfare depends on all, and praised community clubs like Renwick for aiding mutual help. Paul Siemens spoke on Greece. Trustees discussed the County Hospital project, noting a $100,000 bond levy and a plan to raise $100,000 more, aiming for a $300,000 total to fund a forty-bed hospital, with a countywide drive planned in February. The Fort Dodge Civic Glee Club invitation was extended, date to be set, with a public concert planned. The meeting postponed decisions on scrap drive funds until the next gathering. A father and son banquet committee was appointed for March: Pete Sadler, Lloyd Stevenson, and Rev. PB. C. Lute. Meeting adjourned.
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Pete Sadler
Lloyd Stevenson
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Baby John Gregory born to Capt and Mrs Thomson
Capt and Mrs D E Thomson of Riggensberg Germany welcome a 6 pound 4 ounce son born Wednesday morning January 13. The newborn is named John Gregory. Mother and baby are doing well. Mrs Thomson is Vaulva Martin, daughter of Mrs A R Martin.
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Kitty a romantica comedy at Ren Theatre
The Ren Theatre shows Kitty a romantica comedy starring Paulette Goddard and Ray Milland on Sunday Monday and Wednesday nights. See the advertisement for new admission prices.
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Ren Theater
Kitty
Paulette Goddard
Ray Milland
Renwick Independents Open with Wins Over Thor
The Renwick Independent basketball team beat Thor 20 to 15 in overtime last Thursday. They followed with a 28 to 24 victory in the second game. They are set to play Thor again Wednesday night January 22 and Kanawha Thursday night January 23, then Goldfield Saturday night January 25.
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Emil Anderson Mourned in North Wick Community
Mr Emil Anderson a retired farmer from North Wick died early Wednesday morning after passing away on January 15. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
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Emil Anderson
Northwick
Methodist Paper Drive Promoted by Church Sponsors Waste Program
The Methodist Church sponsors a waste paper drive to begin immediately. Paper should be tied in bundles and left at the Heeland Produce Station. Cooperation will be appreciated.
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Dental Clinic Held at Berwick School Monday
A dental clinic was held Monday morning at Berwick School where Dr. Dang examined the teeth of about 450 children. The clinic was sponsored by the American Legion. Mrs Wim Beenen and Mrs John Zimmerman assisted, along with two students, ButchAnn Keen and Ruth Anderson.
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Legion Meeting Draws Notable Attendance
Nearly 30 people attended the Legion meeting and auxiliary gathering last Thursday night. A brief business session followed and refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs Sadler and Mrs Stevens.
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PE Sadler
Mas E. Stevens
Geo
Jay Mitts
Lawrence Lerdal
He Carison
Red Cross Sewing For Refugees on Jan 21
Red Cross sewing event all day Tuesday January 21 at the Betty home. Bring a covered dish for a pot luck duck dinner. If you cannot stay all day plan to come for part of the day. Bring your own thimble and scissors. Red Cross Sewing Committee
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Red Cross Sewing Committee
Town Receives 809 90 From State Gas Tax
The town of Renwick received a check for 809.90 as its share of a 3,700,000 total distribution from a state one cent Motor Vehicle fuel tax. The funds accumulated from July 3 1943 to December 1 1946 after a legal challenge delayed distribution. Money was on deposit in Iowa City banks and will fund street maintenance.
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Iowa City
March of Dimes Fund Appeal Opens January 15 30
The Foundation for Infantile Paralysis launches its fund appeal from January 15 to 30 as polio battles continue. The group, founded in 1938 to coordinate the national effort, stresses urgent need for donations amid a recent polio epidemic and urges everyone to contribute regardless of status.
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Humboldt County Farm Bureau and 4 H Club News
The Humboldt County Farm Bureau and 4 H Club report on the annual meeting held at City Hall, noting a profit, a strong county fair, and $1000 worth of stock awaiting sale. New director Homer Bjormson elected. Board convened Jan 6 with budget approval and committee appointments across executive, organization, maintenance, legislative, and 4 H groups. Also details on young married group meeting Jan 23 with speaker Wayne Tyler and dinner plans, plus plans for commercial fertilizer supplies and nitrogen considerations for corn and legume rotation.
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Everett Kmutson
Oscar Holden
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Ed Zeman
Relph McBurney
R. J. Sayers
John Hinr
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Jordan Erickson
Curtis Norem
Philo. Tabor
Humboldt County Young Married
Humboldt Hotel
Pam
Legion Building
Irwin
Marvin Nelson
Wayne Tyler
Iowa Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Humboldt County Hospital Fund Drive Planned
Humboldt County Hospital Association trustees approved a campaign to raise an extra 160 dollars to reach a total of 300 600 dollars for the new hospital. Hospital Week runs February 3 to 9 with solicitors named for each township to print as plans are finalized.
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Humboldt County
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Township
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Local basketball activities planned for Renwick Vernon area
Over the next weeks Renwick and Vernon schedule basketball events. The Little Nine Tournament runs Wednesday night January 15 through Saturday January 18 at Laverne with multiple town matchups and finals. Renwick travels to Corwith January 21 for a double header, marking the last home game of the season for both teams. Girls sectional tournament set for Linverné February to March with boys tournament at Gilmore and Breazste. Vernon's squad hosts two more home games before the county tournament.
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Messer to Speak at Renwick School Friday
Superintendent of Schools Miss Messer will speak on school legislation at Renwick School Friday afternoon January 24 at 2 30 pm. A 15 minute film will be shown. The event is sponsored by the BL Tl3 Club and open to the public. Citizens are urged to attend if possible.
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Farm Fire Claims Two Lives at Noah Anicker Home
A West Bend area fire at the Noah Aniker residence Sunday killed Helen Aniker 15 and son Richard 31 after a stove explosion sparked by poured kerosene. Funeral services were held January 15 in West Bend. Aniker, once a Hardy hardware operator, faced community sympathy as investigations continued.
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West Bend
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