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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1950

Page

4

Vernon Girls Win Little Nine B. B. Tournament

The Vernon Consolidated School girls capped a strong season by winning the Little Nine Basketball Tournament at LaVerne, beating Goldfield 45 to 24 in the finals after a tight first half and late stall. The Vernon boys team, also from Vernon, lost to LaVerne 35 to 25 in the final, with Livermore as a top contender. both Renwick squads exited in the first round.

Vernon “Consolidated School LaVerne Vernon Girls Livermore Goldfield Goldfield Girls Wesey Carlson Nedple Vernon Renwick Owo

County 4 H Award Night January 28

The annual 4 H award night will be held Saturday January in Humboldt beginning at 7:00 p.m. Awards for 4 H members with special recognition will be presented. New county 4 H girls officers and 3 H boys officers will be introduced. Duard Lyon, former 4 H member now at Iowa State College, will speak about his Finland trip as a foreign exchange student. All 44 H club members their parents and friends are invited.

Iterium Humboldt Duard Lyon Clu Iowa State Colege Finnand Duard

Vernon Girls Top LuVerne in Split doubleheader

Vernon girls beat LuVerne 37 to 34 to move into first place in the Boone Valley Conference. Vernon boys trailed 15 to 1 at halftime and fell 61 to 34 as LuVerne pulled away. Next games: Vernon at Gilmore City and Livermore on Friday.

Vernon LuVerne Vernon Court LaVerne LaVerne Boys Winn Vernon Girls Boone Valley Vernon Boys Livermore Gilmore Ci

New Oldsmobile On Display All Week

S H Klassie states the new 1950 Oldsmobile will be on display throughout this week as road conditions prevented it arriving in time for display last Saturday. You are invited to visit the Klassie showroom and see the new 1950 Oldsmobile.

S.H. Klassie Nhil Klassie Show Room

Change in Time Shows Start At Ren Theater

Mr Kingsolver states that except Saturday and Sunday nights shows will start at 745 with only one showing each night. The weekend shows at 73 start time run continuous. See the ad elsewhere for a fine array of shows next week.

Independent B B Tourney At Renwick High School

Eight top independent basketball teams meet January 25 to 28 at Renwick High School gym. Games start 7 30 each night with two games weekly. Bancroft vs Woolstock Clarion vs Kenwick Wednesday. Fort Dodge vs Algona Ottesen vs Livemore Thursday. Semis Friday finals Saturday. Purse 50 to winners 25 to second 15 to consolation. Admission 50 cents and 2 50.

Renwick High School Bancroft Woolstock Clarion Kenwick Fort Dodge Algona Ottesen Livemore

Birthday Guests At Fuhr Home Lake News

Visitors called Sunday afternoon and evening for Andrew Fuhr’s birthday included Lloy Hansen Gerald Hanson Jerry Ruth Henson and Margaret Henson of Fort Dodge Delmar Travis Roger Humboldt Martha Hanson and Loretta Wayne Livermore Lawrence Olson Corwith and Joe Weir Ames Henry Divers Britt Don Lerdal and Kristie Ann Leaverton plus Lois Aleta Lerdal. Later guests at Jim Lerdal’s were Dale Kast manssen Lovell Sandren and the Leavertons. Several dinner gatherings featured family and neighbors from Ames Eagle Grove Humboldt Des Moines and Norfolk. A car accident near Hardy injured Shirley Rasmussen Gerald Delano Leah Kurfman and Raymond Hoeppner. the group escaped serious injury. Continued on page 6.

Andrew Fuhr Lloy Hansen Gerald Hanson Jerry Jim Lerdal the Lake Church Bixs Dalekkastmanssen Lovell Sandren Kristie Ann Leaverton Bon Lerdal Lois Alétha Lerdal Joe Weir Ames Henry Divers Britt Don Lerdal Don Leaverson Kristie Mis Lowell Sandren Humbodt Dale Rasmusen Yuinner John Rasmusin Arnold Anderson Susan Humboldt Tuas Grant Nesheim Sherrill Oppedah Roger Louis Ostbloom Fort Dodge Les Stockdale County Council of Education Livermore Farmer Storm Lake Fred Madison Margaret Midland Eagle Grove Stanley Sampson Orton Lerdal Cliff Bosworth Fred Engsham Des Moines Roberts Carl Hebner Roy Silver Altoona Dan Silver Rusell Rone With Bert Siemens and Sons G. W. McGarty JQ. Siemens Paul Peterson Nebraska

Horlacher Announces Candidacy in Buena Vista Area

J C Horlacher of Storm Lake announces candidacy for senator in the Sixth district comprising Buena Vista Humboldt and Pocahontas counties. A farmer near Tresdale he is a Republican candidate in the June 5 primaries. Horlacher, born in Buena Vista, attended Truesdale Consolidated School Storm Lake High School Buena Vista College and Iowa State College earning a BS in 1926. He has worked in seed corn production and served in farm bureau leadership roles. He is active in civic affairs on the consolid. school board and Buena Vista Republican committee. He is married with one daughter Polly six.

C. Horlacher Syotm Lake Clin Ater Buena Vista Humboldt Pocahontas Horlacher Tresdaié Buena Vista County Consolidated Truesdale Storm Lake Buena Buena Vista County Republican Committee Polly

Humboldt County Farm News Highlights I February 7 meeting

Gov Seardsier will address Humboldt County Rural Electric members at the annual meeting in the Eumore Theater Humboldt starting 1 00 p m Directors to be elected door prizes include a twelve cubic foot deep freeze electric roaster mixmaster waffle iron and toaster Humboldt County Rural Young People's group installs officers January 19 at the town hall in Humboldt Plans include groups for next year square dancing led by Avis Norman advisors Mr and Mrs Dudley refreshments and outreach to Wright County to start a new organization prospective members invited via the Farm Bureau office The group serves young people out of high school and not married

Seardsier Humboldt County Rural Electric Dean Henry Lenning Eumore Theater Humboldt Beertdsley R.yp Humboldt County Town Hall Wright County Avis Norman Dudley Fann Bureau

Second Man Hired At Farmers Co-op

Harold Kesel of Eagle Grove is hired as second man at the Farmers Cooperative Co in Renwick and begins duties Monday. He is married with one daughter and will move his family to Renwick when housing is available. Welcoming Mr Kesel to Renwick.

Harold Kesel Eagle Grove Farmers Cooperative Co Renwick Mr. Kessel Sinal Mr. Kessei Reuwick

Dr George Martin Dies After Illness in Iowa

Dr George H Martin age 67 died Monday night January 16 while visiting relatives in the area. Funeral services set for Thursday at Wilson Funeral Home Eagle Grove at 1 30 pm and at Eagle Grove Methodist Church at 2 00 pm. Burial will be at Goldfield.

George H. Martin Heart Ausek Wilson Funeral Home Eagle Grove Eagle Grove Methodist Church Goldfield

Wide Eagle Grove Visits Highlight Busy Week

Local residents from Clear Lake Algona Eagle Grove and surrounding area shared visits calls and dinners last week. Families including the Werds Noltes Pearson Silver and many others attended suppers as well as card parties and shopping trips in Algona Fort Dodge and Webster City. Several members traveled to Missouri Kansas Arizona and Nebraska with multiple dinners hosted at homes in Herder Eagle Grove and Lawton Oklahoma.

Goodwill Industries Truck Here Jan. 23

The Goodwill Industries truck will be in Kenwick Monday January 22 to pick up contributions from the Methodist parsonage. Plan to send articles with the truck and leave them at the parsonage by 6 36. Useful items include bedding clothing books furniture dishes utensils and working appliances.

Goodwill Industries Kenwick

Wright County Farm Bureau News Items

Wright County Farm Bureau items note Willis Muhlenbruch Grant Growl ers Janice Neilsen and Charlene Edwards Little Liberty Ladies and Mrs Let te Zuber will broadcast from Mason City January 28 on the 4 H program Wil and Jeaice discuss highlights of their International Congress in Chicago and Charlene on her award to H Club congress Charlene Edwards on panel on February 15 at the McKay Auditorium Home Economics program To appear Boone Twp lesson on color design and grooming rescheduled February 10 Emery High attended Farm Safety Training School January 25 19 50 35 Fide school Dr Norval J Werdla from Iowa State College to conduct demonstrations safety tour of home farm hazards committee budgets executive committee 1930 1956 and names of officials

Willis Muhlenbruch Grant Growlers Janice Neilsen Woolstock Charlene Edwards Little Liberty Let‘te Zuber Mason City Wil Jeaice Chicago Charlene Ae Aso Ste Anderson Boone Wes Emery Bigh Fide Wernesda Norval J. Werdla Iowa Sx College Wright ‘County Lynn Thompson Clarion Rammer Goeman Belmond Hernard Collins Treasor Trask Renwie Floyd Lake Township Irector Grant Casper Hahn Dayton Township Gerhard Thompson Norway Township Charlie Trask Bernard Collins Laurence Woodiey Iows Township

Tiger Lily and the Black Cats story in Little Learner Paper

A children story titled Tiger Lily and the Black Cats by Mrs H L Sunderman was recently printed in the Little Learner Paper published by David C Cook Co.

H.L. Sunderman Little Learner David C. Cook Co

Andy Strand Dies of Heart Attack at 60

Mr. Andy Strand, 60, a well known farmer living southwest of Renwick, died Wednesday morning of a heart attack. He arose early, started a fire in the Kitchem store, then returned to bed and passed away. Funeral services set for Friday January 21 at 1:30 at the home and 2:00 at Lake Lutheran Church.

Andy Strand Renwick

Hamlet Cancelled At Ren Theatre

Hamlet at Ren Theater is cancelled due to circumstances beyond the distributor's control. Kingsolver apologizes and says it will be rescheduled soon. Another show Lucky Lady starring Robert Young Barbara DiBiase James Geeson and Frank Gorman will be presented in place of Pari en with MGM in May.

Les Kingsolver Hemlet Robert Young Barbara diBie James Geeson Frank Mgm Yamay AY Pariien

Night Band Boosters Meeting Holds 24 Members

The Band Boosters met at the schoolhouse with 24 present. No important business was transacted. The ladies planned future duties and the next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday night at Pearuser xD.

Band Booters Moader Will Aeerer Moone Waller Ride‘Ginter Heta Pearuser

Leonard Nelson Opens Produce Station

Leonard Nelson opens a produce station at the west end of Moon Street after purchasing the venture from Luchsinger Proance Station. The 3.0 duce station is discontinued as Nelson joins Hanwick and Ahh in business. Details follow in this week’s paper.

Ieonerd Nelson Hayis Moon'street Nelson Eatipmena Nchsinger Proance Luchsinger Hanwick

Albert Hippen Farm Sale January 24th

Albert Hippen announces two farm auctions on January 24 featuring farm machinery and related items. An itemized list of sale offerings is to be provided.

Albert Hippen

Renwick and Bade Prep for Friday Night Games

Renwick will travel to Bade for a Friday night doubleheader on January 20. The Henwick Scarier Haiders will join in the trip. On Tuesday January 24 both teams host Corwith for two home games.

Henwick Scarier Haiders Bade

King's Heralds Food and Bake Sale this Saturday

The King's Heralds of the Methodist Church announce a food and bake sale on Saturday afternoon January 21 from 2 to 5 at Richardson Hardware Store. Members should bring items by two o'clock. Proceeds support a missionary project. Subscribe for The Renwick Pmes.

King’s Heralds Group The Methodist Church Richardson Hardware Store

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Ren Theater B.B Lake News J.C. Horlacher J.C Clint) Horlacher County Farm Bureau 4-H Club Farmers Co-op George Martin George Werd Clear Lake Dorothy Haag Algona Freda Hardecker R-G. Nolte John Ziammerman Enfred Pearson Don Silver Commercial Club and Fair Board of Heide Wortied Milford Robert Dorthea Alvin Engstom Robert Porterfield Bekhead Airs Merion Porterfield Missouri Kansas Gerald Nelson Harold Madson Herdr Madson Tha Neilson Norman Pees Herold Yanney Maine Yaenner Webster City August Naetke Harold Mis Robart Verni McPesk Arch McPesk Omaha Nebr Thusder Walter McPeak Phoenix Ariz Ala. Martin Lawton Okla R. M. Goettsch Tucson Don Ward Cari Kraft Louis Wilson Sama Amasson Willard Ashley Fieyd Lester Fritz Jones Warren Kurfman Harlan Jotten Duane Amosson Jimmie Betty Tommy Roy Hansen Amos Amosson Sam Sunasson Hone Wright County Farm Bureau Mss Wr.Shinman Comyitir Ak Shipman Setae Sione Fine Leonard Nelson King's Heralds Food & Bake Sale
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