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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1953

Page

4

Polio Fund Solicitors Named for Vernon Townships

Veron township and Lake township announce polio funds drives to be conducted this weekend. Renwick Camp Fire girls will canvass both residential and business districts. On Saturday January 31 Mrs E H Markman rural chair and Mrs Cledis Anderson Lake township chair urge courtesy to solicitors and generous contributions. If absent, donation sheets and boxes exist at S H Klassie garage and Renwick Times office for drop off.

Vernon Township Renwick E.H. Markman Cledis Anderson Lake Township S.H. Klassie Renwick Times

Commercial Club Elects New Officers

The Renwick Commercial Club held its regular dinner and meeting at the People's Cafe. W. P. Wittmer was elected president with Wilbur Nissen as vice president Keith B. Hall secretary and Lloyd Jensen treasurer Also planned were a skating pond discussion a highway sign project and a World Day of Prayer observance all business hours closed 1 to 2 PM A membership drive and a vote of thanks to outgoing officers were noted The new officers are MMO Green president Dr W H Long vice president George Latch secretary and Marvin Anderson treasurer The next meeting is set for Monday March 30

Renwick Commercial Club People’s Cafe W. P. Wittmer Wilbur Nissen Keith B. Hall Lloyd Jensen MM. Green Renwick MMO Green W. H. Long George Latch Marvin Anderson

Humboldt County Rep Oppedahl Assigned to Seven State Committees

Humboldt County Representative Edward Oppedahl has been assigned to seven committees in the current Des Marines legislative session. The panels include Agriculture 1 Banks Building and Loans Conservation Drainage and Flood Control Elections Political and Judicial Labor Railroads Schooling Libraries and State Educational Institutions.

Humboldt County Edward Oppedahl Des Marines

Camp Fire Girls Meeting Opens With Law Singing

January 22 gathering in Gimer's basement opened by singing the Camp Fire Law. Members then played Bingo using Symbolgram cards and began making cardboard Camp Fire Girls, each holding part of the Camp Fire Law. Adelie Jensen served as Scribe.

Camp Fire Girls Gimer Adelie Jensen

Annual Boone Valley Electric Co op Meet

The Boone Valley Electric Cooperative will hold its annual meeting at Renwick schoolhouse on Monday evening February 2. A dinner is served at 6 30 followed by a program at 7 30 featuring Clarence Westphal African explorer and lecturer with color films. A business meeting at 7 30 will select three directors to succeed F J Knight Hjalmer Jansen and James Yungelas whose terms expire.

Boone Valley Electric Cooperative Renwick School Clarence Westphal F. J. Knight Hjalmer’ Jansen James Yungelas

WS CS meeting and bridal shower details at local homes

The WS CS group met at Mrs. Erma Saxton s home with Evelyn Mack leading devotions and Lucile Howard reviewing These Rights We Held. A talent project raised 593.74 from 33 members, with many crafts and sales listed. A joint meeting with Ida Clancy and Evelyn Brechler followed at Hardy school with programs and refreshments. A postnuptial bridal shower for the bride included a scrapbook, poems, and gifts.

Erma Saxton Wek Evelyn Mack Lucile Howard Roscoe Olden Ida Clancy Evelyn “Brechler Mae Geo. Cleveland Amies- Johnson Mrr Roy Johnson Ortie Miss Bird Hefsey Bill Vickroy Junior Brophy Warren Thompson Chas. Peppiles Fern Wyatt Dawn Brayton Olesse W. C. McKim Miss Mary Campbell Melvin Clancy Maclyn Clancy Iowa Edna James Harold Grimes Wes C. L. Mack Chris Freis Humboldt Louise Vorland Herman Tom Benson Leland Virgil Seger Inez Thiesén Sioux Harold, Smith Paul Weyer Ivan.Gusey Wich Jsa Kan Jess. Casey Leonard le Roy Minn Hum Dennis Ames Olaf Kleveland T. E. Husby Forest City Stanley Carlson Livermore Wayne Johnson Albert Reed Robert Reed Miller Wergeland Home

Springside Church Activities Listed in Local Notes

The Renwick churches publish a sequence of services and meetings including Sunday School at 9:00 AM, morning worship at 11:00 AM, and midweek prayers. Barold A. Varce leads Evangelical services with Mrs Sanford Anderson as superintendent. Ladies Aid meets February 4 at 2:00 PM hosted by Mrs. Dave Miller and Mrs. Frank French.

Eldon Walter Sanford Anderson Darlene Gugisburg Ladies Aid Dave Miller Frank French

Sunday School and Worship Schedule at Morning Star Methodist

Rene Langholz pastor announces Sunday School at 10:00 AM and Morning Worship. James Youngelas named superintendent for the morning service. The 992 Choir rehearses after Sunday School under Mrs Harold Ps supervision.

Rene Langholz Safe James Zi Pines Harold Ps

Lutheran church meeting on February 4 in Lake WA

The Lake WALE hosts an afternoon gathering at 2 o'clock on February 4 with Mrs. Lingh Swanson and hostesses Mrs. Baderschneider and Mrs. Chester-Edwards. Topics include What Is His Name and Christian Nurture. Speakers include Mrs Margaret Rasmussen and Mrs Ruby Heggen.

Ami Arthur Ronnie Nerem Saas Ruby Heggen Margaret Rasmussen the Lake Wale Halyan Skiye Lingh Swanson Av Baderschneider Chester-Edwards

Attending Pastors School at Indianola

Rev GCE Caster attends the Towa Pastors School in Indianola from Monday to Thursday under Bishop F Bosley. Guest lecturers include Dr Walter Williams of Tift Seminary presenting The Use of the Bible and Dr Donald Maynard of Boston University presenting Christian Education and Family Life. Dr Mark Depp of Centenary Methodist Church, Winston-Salem, NC, also participates.

Gce Towa Indianola F. Gerald Bosley Walter Williams Tift Seminary Donald Maynard Boston University Mark Depp Centenary Methodist Church Winston Salem North Carolna

Family News From Lutheran Hospital and Nearby Homes

Land returned home Friday from the Lutheran hospital at Fort Dodge after surgery. Mr and Mrs John Swanson and family hosted a card party at Leslie Presler’s home for Fred Presler who celebrated his 86th birthday. Leland Swan’s guests included Marshall Clancy and Lilian Clancy. Kenneth Luchsinger and daughters visited Roger McCormick near Renwick. Clifford Skye and daughters attended Edna Jones’s funeral in Boxham, California.

Land Lutheran Hospital Ft. Dodge John’ Swanson Lloyd Swanson Howard Smith Leslie Presler John. Swanson Fred Presler Marshall Clancy Lilian Clancy Leland Swan Kenneth ‘Luchsingerr Roger McCormick Renwick Clifford Boxham Thur Edna. Jones California

Weekend visits fill many Iowa homes with relatives

A long list of Sunday dinner and afternoon gatherings across Clarion, Marion, Eagle Grove, Britt, Forest City, and nearby towns centers on local families, including Blackman, McPeak, Schnetzer, Tilghman, Tate, Mark, Hansen, Martin, Bardwell, Yanney, Helmke, Funk, Henriksen, and Engstrom. Grandson Dale Glen Martin arrives January 5, a family note. Other items mention hospital checkups, relocations, and overseas duty.

Gerald Blackman Clarion Marion Huntley Vernt McPeak Elmer, Schnetzer Jimmy Walter Kratl Russall Tilghman Fi Dodge Clarence “Xanders Sun Wesley Schultz Virgil Tate Carl Martin Leon Bardwell Leo Bardwell Columbus Ohio Car" Harris Forest City Noth Aie Bardwell Harold’ Yanney Yanney Prescott Setae Pant Michaatiat Eran Hospital Clarent Hippe Billie May White Reba Don Wea Ean Algona Alfred Bennikss P Henriksen Alan Dodge Sharon Hoffman Judy “Wil- Fone I. Ni Mors Oscar Engstrom Anne Peterson Ed Erickson C. al Overhaugh Randall Erades Smif Wallace Eckenstam Labrador

Wrestling Matches At Eagle Grove Feb 2 Card

Three wrestling bouts are listed for Monday February 2 at the Eagle Grove Sele Barn. The opener features AJ Sams versus Cliff Travis, followed by Marilyn Margo versus Jerry Hunter in a ladies match. The main event is a tag team match with details advertised elsewhere.

Eagle Grove Sele Barn AJ Sams Cliff Travis Marilyn Margo Jerry Hunter

Baler Demonstration Today At Ed Anderson Farm

A demonstration sponsored by the Sorenson Implement Co of LaVerne near the Ed Anderson farm four miles west and half a mile north of LaVerne will start at 1 30 this Thursday afternoon. Farmers in the area are invited to attend.

Achaler Sorenson Implement Co LaVerne Ed Anderson

Renwick High to Present Winter Concert

The Renwick High School Concert Band will play its first winter program in the high school auditorium on Wednesday February 4 1953 at 8 00 P M The program will feature stirring marches beautiful overtures folk tunes and popular music and the band shows promise of being Renwick’s best in years Members invite friends to attend.

Renwick High School Renwick

Funeral Friday for Mrs Thomas Baggs of Hardy

Funeral services are planned for Friday afternoon January 30 at two o'clock in the Methodist Church for Mrs. Thomas Baggs of Hardy. The service will be arranged under the Beenen direction and held at her home scene with the church ceremony.

Thomas Baggs Hardy Methodist Church

Renwick Vernon Set To Clash Tonight in Sectional

In the girls sectional basketball tournament Renwick and Vernon prepare for a night showdown. Monday results included Cotwith defeating Bode 70 to 2 in the later game, as LaVerne faced Kanawhs in the evening lineup.

Cotwith Bode LaVerne: Niente Kanawhs

Intra mural Dance Competition at Grinnell College

Grinnell College hosted an intra mural dance contest this week drawing participation from students. The event showcased student teams in energetic routines and vibrant performances.

Grinnell

Renwick Fire Department Monthly Meeting Tonight

The Renwick fire department will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 7 30 in the Council room. Members are requested to attend and discuss department affairs and plans.

Fire Department Renwick

Humboldt County Board Members Attend National REA Convention

Floyd Lane and about four other Humboldt County board members will attend the National REA Convention in California. They will be gone for about ten days.

Floyd ‘Lane Board of Humboldt County Ons Francisco Calif

Service Men From Here Return From Leave

Keith R Heggen arrived home last week from Edwards Air Force Base California for a 25 day leave. After his leave he will report to Lackland Air Force Base Texas for Cadet Training to learn flying navigation and the duties of an officer in the US Air Force.

Keith R Heggen Edwards Air Force Base California Lackland AF Base Texas US Air Force

New Arrival Lawrence David Born at Clarion Hospital

Mr and Mrs Larry Lethal announce the birth of a baby boy named Lawrence David weighing nine pounds seven ounces born January 22 at Clarion hospital.

Larry. Lethal Clarion Hospital Lawrence David

Office Closure Notice Until February 14

The sender states the office will be closed until February 14 during a vacation. The message is signed as Dr Ac He Stafford.

Will Ac HE Stafford

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Commercial Club Boone Valley Electric Co-op the Churches OF Barold A. Varce Lutheran Church Ee “Severtion BOONE Eagle Grove Baler Dem Ed Anderson Farm Renwick-Vernon Tonite National Rea. Conv
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