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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1949

Page

4

Funeral Services Saturday For W. A. Packard

Wibur Arthur Packard born October 1 1874 in Renwick Iowa died January 12 1943 in Humboldt Iowa at 74 years. Survived by Ada Pearl wife seven children three sons two daughters one brother sixteen grandchildren two great grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral held Saturday at Renwick Methodist Church with Rev C A Custer presiding. Interment at Ebsworth Cemetery. out of town relatives listed.

Wibur Arthur Packard Charles Mary Packard Boose Township Renwick Iowa Rumboldt Ada Pearl Lyle Catrilt Emmett Maquokera Adah Clarence Erwin Faye Tom Dye Ouamia Ming Lois Keith McCurry Goldfield C. A. Packard Wanr Anamosa Methodist Church C.A. Custer Abs. C. A. Richardson Har Gimer al Trummer Claus ‘Blook P. H. Sadler Terry Mitchell M. M. Green Ebsawood Cemetery Quamia Minn Emmett. Packard Carel Maqouketa Barry. Packard Brith Charles Packard Welcome Donald Lambie Mason City Lawrence Swartz Maple Hul Edger Packard Bore Earl Angle Alegona Raymond Bonstetter Corwith Ed Loobey Biston Ashpole

New Chevrolet Display Set for Jan 22 at Local Dealer

The 1945 Chevrolet passenger cars, fully restyled with major mechanical updates, go on display at St. Klassie showroom Saturday January 22. After three years of engineering work and 1068000 miles of testing across GM proving grounds and southwestern highways, the event mirrors displays in other cities and is expected to draw a large crowd. TH Resting, sales manager, notes public interest and asserts the car combines comfort and convenience with rugged value at the lowest possible cost.

Chevrolet St. Klassie General Motors Proving Ground Salos

Vernon Livermore basketball game rescheduled to Jan 20

The Vernon and Livermore basketball game was moved from Friday night January 21 to Thursday night January 20. The change adjusts the venue date for the intercity match up between Vernon and Livermore.

Vernon Livermore

Engagement of Local Couple Announced

Mr and Mrs Carroll A Richard son announce the engagement of their daughter Arlene Bernive to Carroll A Block son of Mr and Mrs Claus Bloes Renwick Iowa A brief society note confirms the upcoming marriage plans between two local families.

Carroll A. Richardson Arlene Bernive Carroll A. Block Claus Bloes Renwick, Lowa

Wright County D H L A December Report

Wright County D H L A reports December data with 343 cows tested across 22 herds, 89 dry, 254 in milk, total production 189,957 pounds, average 554 pounds per cow, cream 26.3 pounds. Cows culled for low production, sterility, death, old age, and other reasons total 9. High herd producers include Raymond Clark Roy Miller and several named farms with fat test figures and dollar amounts listed amid the December highlights.

Wright County D.h.la Raymond Clark Roy Miller Clh. Miller & Son Kelly &Hetty Tsh Charles Simmons W Lynn Thompson Legler & Son A.D. Tudor Helmke & Son Wendell Swanson

Drivers License Test Dates Announced for Rumboldt

Driver license tests will be held in Rumboldt on Wednesdays for the next three months and on the following Fridays: January 1 and 28, February 21 and 25, and March 11 and 25. Tests run from 9 AM to unspecified end time.

Rumboldt

Fertilizer Meeting At Clarion Jan 23 The event details Wright County

Dr Nelson of Iowa State College will discuss fertilizer needs for Wright County crops at Clarion High School assembly Monday January 23 at 730 pm. The talk, arranged by the county extension service, features research from Iowa State and local experiments using radioactive phosphorus as a tracer. Farmers and fertilizer dealers are invited to attend to learn trends in fertilizer use and recommendations for efficient production. R B McGowan attended a Scout meeting in Humbold t and presented an award for increased membership. Renwick Cub Scouts also received the same award.

Lewis Watson Iowa State College Wright County Clarion High School Nelson Ya. State College Experiment Station County Extension Service Clarion Vocational. Agriculture Department George Stanford Neilson R. B. McGowan Humbolds Renwick

Luverne Wins Little Nine Tournament at Livermore

Luverne boys and girls win Linde Mite championship titles in a Livermore hosted Little Nine tournament. Luverne girls beat Renwick 45 to 28. Luverne boys edged Goldfield 37 to 36. Awards include two championship trophies and a traveling trophy given to Luverne for three straight wins.

Luverne Laverne Linde Mite Livermore Luuverne Girls Renwick Girls Snals Goldfield Henwick Laverne Boys Hode Gilmore Little Nine Hanson Liverne Schultz Goldseid Kites Femnon Frakes Andi Olson Lot Bode Uards Wickett Jacobsen Ottosen Davis I Larson Firs Emocksen Ottogan Rossing Bode Halverson Renwick Martin Sanford Olson

Baptist Church Building Committee Met

The Building Committee of the Kenwith Baptist Church met Wednesday evening to study plans and estimates for the new building. They plan to visit some new churches in the state in the near future.

Kenwith Bappist Isi Narsonlage

Letter From L. G. Pool To Renwick Friends

L. G. Pool from Golden Colorado writes to Renwick friends greeting them for the New Year. They note two and a half miles from Golden on West 44th Avenue, Pool drives a furniture truck in Denver, Larry attends college in Denver, Lola a freshman in Golden. They mention a picnic at Gold Gate Camp with Dr Turners and others, a elk roast at Henwood Springs, and a list of visiting neighbors and friends. The note ends with winter cold and hope to see friends again next summer.

L. G. Pool Golden Colo Renwick Colorado West 44 Avenue Denver Weeper Transfer Co Larry Lola Henwood Springs Henry Bram Fred Rasmussens Geo Peters Howard Daseks Art Stauffachers Bill Garisons

Berwick Savings Bank Elects Officers and Directors

The Berwick Savings Bank annual meeting on January 11 elected officers and directors. D. J. Christenson becomes president succeeding the late Meinred Babler. S. C. Maurer ascends to vice presidency. Fritz Britt moves from cashier to other duties. Resources total $1,535,005.00 per the statement of condition.

Berwick, Savings Bank D. J. Christenson Meinred Babler Christenson S.C Maurer Fritz Britt Bssistens Renwick Savings Bank

Lake Lutheran Pastor Resigns After Thirty Years

The congregation of Lake Lutheran Church was surprised and disappointed when Rev. T. J. Severtson resigned last Sunday. He also served Eagle Grove Lutheran Church and had led both churches for over thirty years. No future plans are known, but friends wish him continued success.

the Lake Lutheran Church T. J. Severtson Severtson Eagle Grove Lutheran Church

Ful-O-Pep Feed Meeting Jan 20 at Renwick

The Quaker Oats Company with Pul-O-Pep Feed will hold a public meeting at Renwick on Thursday night January 20 at 7 30 p m The event includes a free movie and free lunch and will be at the Masonic Building Seathead with further details available locally

Quaker Oats Company Pul-O-Pep Feed Company Renwick Masonic Building Seathead

Everett Nelson Injured in Friday fall at church

Everett Nelson sustained injuries in a fall while aiding demolition at a church. Report notes a severe bruise and shock after the incident as workers and bystanders assist. Local authorities and medical responders are on scene investigating the church site accident.

Everett Nelson

County Farm Bureau and 4-H Club News

County Farm Bureau and 4-H Club News covers awards to 4-H members, Ray Cunningham, and his dog Rowdr at Humboldt County Fair events. It notes Cunningham as Iowa State College YMCA secretary and a speaker, with details on the Hum bolat County Fair recognition, project status, and upcoming meetings in Lake and Grove Townships.

Ray Cunningham Rowdr Annuel Humbold Hein Satsiay Seapoauditoriem Ddr Cunningham Iowa State YMCA Eumboldt Humbolat County Hu- Seldr

Renwick Basketball Game Results Report

Renwick teams split action as Sears and local youths faced close results. The boys game featured Corwith and Salling with a late fourth quarter rally by the home team, defending to narrow the visitors’ lead and deliver a tight finish.

Tee Renwick Searlet Raiders Suure Sears Amar‘ters Corwith -Salling

Kitchen Organization class set for January 26

An adult class on Kitchen Organization will meet Wednesday at Newwick School in the fiunckroom. The session will cover the topic Hischen Orgenization with discussion and age exhibit on the subject.

Kitchen Organization Nestley Pisht Jenusrr Reowick School I Discessiog Age Exhi

Paper Drive Last of January Paper Drive

Brief item notes a paper drive event scheduled for the end of January. The fragment mentions panes and an other item, indicating coordination or next steps for collecting newspapers and supporting a local effort.

Martin John Corn Sealer for Vernon Two

Mextiz John has taken over the common sealing job in Vernon isp formerly held by Dick S. Heir.

Martin John Corn- Sealer Vernon Mextiz John Im Veron. Isp Dick S. Heiir

Arvets Stag Party Announced for January 26

The Arvets will hold a stag party to which the gentlemen's public is invited on Wednesday evening January 26.

Arvets Sentlemas

Leo Mimbach Named Town Assessor at Meeting

Leo Mimbach will be town assessor after attending a meeting for assessors at the Court House in Dako City. The group was given supplies and instructions and will start work soon.

Leo Mimbach Dako City Wii

Notice of Scouts meeting and church conference attendance

R Yarbrouch will be out of town for several weeks. Mrs Maynard Patton Mrs Lawrence Nerem Rev P C Lutz and R H McGowan attended the Prairie Gold Area Boy Scouts annual meeting on Tuesday January 11. R E McGowan attended a two day executive meeting of the Methodist W I C S at Cherokee January 11 and 13.

Maynard Patton Laww Rence Nerem P. C. Lutz OR. H. McGowan Prairie Gold Area

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. A. Packard Wright Co Clarion Carrol Plager Hormel Parking Co Austin Minnesota Varméers Renwick School Murray Baptist Church Building Committee Ss. C County Farm Bureau 4-H Club Supreme Court State Supreme Comit Lena Brier Mills Yerrees Jdaiserice Feshhool Ridteeek Howard Hill Farm Bureau Take Township Joe Gansjstead Lake Township Grove Township iMyrtle Hewitt Lake and Grove Townships Howard Harvey Bode Bors Renwick Ye Ip Tarbrough Sadler Gree Hessen C. Green Janes Baesh Sts Siemens Ranwick Halvorsen Marcina Rises Arvets Stag Party R. Yarbrouch the Times
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