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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1951

Page

4

Renwick School Faculty Nears Fall Completion

The Renwick School faculty is nearly complete for fall with all positions filled except kindergarten. New hires include Darwin Stover as coach and social studies teacher, Arthur Olson as assistant coach and history teacher, and Dorothy Bourke teaching English and vocal music.

Renwick Board of Education Darwin Stover Swver Town Wesleyan College Rolfe Olson Dorothy Bourke Downers Grove Ilinois Bourke Cornell College Mt Vernon Louise Lennier Hubbard Lennier Iowa State Teachers College Betty Tjaden Wesley Tjaden Waldorf College Marybethe Reever Mildred Nelson Dorothy Larson Viola Kepper Rita Mae Rossman Averill Blewett W. Keith Baessier Gillespie ELS W. B. Witiner

Local families share weekend and weekday visits across towns

A string of visits ties together Bancroft and surrounding towns as relatives and friends from Minneapolis Des Moines Des Moines and South Dakota travel to La Verne Armstrong Forest City Port Dodge and other area homes for dinners Sunday gatherings and family outings. The chatter centers on kinship with numerous houses hosting guests including Krause Elm Swanson Carlson and Engstrom families along with visiting Schmidt Metzinger Wigans and DeMooy members in late week and weekend social rounds.

Otto Swanson Jennie Swanson Lloyd Swansea Elmer Elm Richard Elm Tommy Dodge Sherrit Bernie Ashe John Swanson Francis Krause Duane Anderson Curtis Morgan la Verne Leonard Thompson Lawrence Minneapolis Ernest Eggerth Thompson Eggerth Floyd Roscoe Armstrong Ulias Holland Forest City Elias Carlson Frank Fench Barbara Brasted Helen E Smith Des Moines John Baumgarmer Marianne Earl Werling Robert Nelson and Sons Eldon Walter Andrew Marty LaVerne Joe Algona Chris H. Schneider Joe Stedfen Kathryn Steffen Chicago Fritz Gugger Richard Fannie Maier Lloyd Steven Mary Mission Circle Lloyd Stevenson Chris Schneider Jason Muesday Henry Helmke Geneva Blanche Martin Madison Wis Chris French Ona Marie Engstrom Fred Engstrom West Bend Sun Elmer Helland Metzinger Pierre South Dakota Roy Wigans Elden Water Home Bernard Metzinger Gerald Wigans Port Dodge Rey Wiptans Gail Pannie DeMooy

Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers in Renwick Service

The Rebekah Lodge of Renwick met at the Legion hall for an installation led by Mrs. Maxine Mundeen of Humboldt and staff. Officers installed include Noble Grand Mrs. Burma Floestad and Secretary Mrs. Laura Hippen while Vice Grand Mrs. Inds Blesie and her assistants were not installed due to her absence.

Rebeksh Lodge of Renwick Legion Hall Noble Grand Burma Floestad Laura Hippen Matte Anderson Shiney Flogstad Minnie Foley Margaret Goettsch Guardian Aurilis Nelson Vivian Nissen Ona Marie Enestrom Rsn.g Edith Packard LS. NG Mae White Inds Blesie Ksn.g Lon.g Maxine Mundeen Humboldt

National Benefit Plan Offered to County Residents

The National Benefit Insurance Co national Hospital and Surgical protection will be introduced to county residents. The plan offers liberal coverage for hospital and surgical bills and targets city and farm homes, with outreach in the coming weeks. Interviews will be conducted by authorized staff with company credentials.

National Benefit Insurance Co Des Moines Midwest Pamipate Raver Cdequere National Benefit Hospital Surgical Plan of National Benefit Vst Thas

Windstorm Causes Widespread Damage In North Town

A Sunday windstorm of near tornado force struck North Town and surrounding areas at about 5 30 am causing widespread damage. In Renwick area damage was limited to broken wires and uprooted trees with no serious building losses reported. Firemen and local volunteers assisted in debris clearing while light and telephone services were restored by noon with help from Eagle Grove crews. Neighboring communities suffered greater damage from winds around 100 mph.

North Town Dezmave Renwick Eagle Grove

Social guests fill July gatherings across Lake region

Local peninsula residents hosted and visited relatives over the July 4 weekend and surrounding days. Numerous households in Waterloo, Webster City, Renwick, Kanawha, Eagle Grove, Thor, Des Moines, Humboldt, Jefferson, and other towns welcomed relatives and friends from Sisseton South Dakota Goldfield Cherokee Pride Canada and nearby areas. Highlights include baptisms at the Lake Church and multiple weekend visits at the Harvey, Rasmussen, and Nesheim homes.

Clara Tylver Dakota Mery Harvey Goldfield Howard Harvey David Madison Marengo Fred Madison Merle Arends Waterloo Edwin Nelson Donnie Nelson Milton Nelson Alfred and Curtis Nelson Andrew Fu Karen Pride Ing Canada Helge Lund Norris Thor Lerdal Lund Roy Mason Webster City Melvin Bell John Rasmussen Alfred Rasmussen Lyman’ Rasmussen Cherokee Elmer Rowley Kanawha Gus Amerson Harold Eagle Grove Arnie Amerson Howard Strand Humboldt Henry Hebner Jefferson Carl Hebner Liord Swanson Barbera Axon Ror Meson Sendra Kay the Lake Church Carolin Sherp Clerion Arlene Gangstead Vernon Weld Roger iGoldfield Stanley Seepson Ole Skiye RR. Jones Martin Reed’s Lake Arthur Oppedahl Charles Des Moines Andrew Edward Opsedeh Herleap Tesdahl Donald David Hoxley Herman Harvey Iver Erickson Magne Bjorkland Sonja Carl McConeghy Knoxville Magne Bjorklund Sisserton S. D Pauline Nesheim Newell Sun Grant Neshein

Hardy man Joe Ersland killed in auto accident

Funeral services for Joe Ersland 58 of Hardy were held Saturday after an auto crash near Fort Dodge Thursday morning. The Trinity Anatheran Church Lake Township officiated by Rev. O O Brandt with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother Mrs Matie Ersland and two sisters Anna Ersland and Mrs Harry Pederson, Hardy.

Joe Ersland Hardy Fort Dodge Trinity Anatheran Church Lake Township O. O. Brandt Lester Johnson Henry Lenning Matie-Ersland Anna Ersland Harry Pederson

Local Families Attend Fortnightly Social Visits

County line notes list Mr and Mrs Ernest Macha and family and Mr and Mrs Beecher York as supper guests at the Vigil Erwin home. Visits spread across Whittemore La Verne Corwith Spirit Lake and Rockwell City with Nerem Huschka Reed and Reed households among those hosting and attending gatherings.

Ernest Macha Loren, Reed Diana Rockwell City Robert Reed Maiand Glén Broetvand Klemmne

Local Social News From Rockford Area

Mrs Joe Pojman and Ruth Ann of Rockford wed at the Wm McGowan home. Sunday School picnics attended by Mr and Mrs Carl Hebner family and the Hooker reunion at Woodward. Barbara Ramp of Renwick stayed with Chet Odland. Friday supper guests at the Ivan Rasmussen home included D L Penfield Lemon Dakota and GE Penfield Breck, plus others. David Noble returned from Ft Dodge hospital after a virus infection. Various visitors by Sus and Rex Rasmussen and Bygness families attended church events and weddings. a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Harold Jones. Wanda Winter of Buffalo visited the Schneider home.

Joe Pojman Ruth Ann Rockford Tlaod John Whyte Sr Goldfield Wm. McGowan Carl Hebner Bert Siemens Don Hooker Hooker Woodward Barbara Ramp Renwick Chet Odland Suoner Ivan Rasmussen D. L Penfield Lemon Dakota GE. Penfield Breck Llanion Morris Dresher Jenjee Charlies Qmahs Nebr Elliott Gal Thor Evenine McGowan David Noble Ft. Dodge Hospital Berland Sioux City Chet Edwards Sus Ray Resmussen Mills and Sons Herman Harvey Ole Bygness Ha Strand Eagle Grove West

Wright County Farm Bureau News Items

Rural events and 4-H activities listed for Clarion with dates in July and August. Includes demonstrations at court house, chorus workshops, county chorus practice, leaders meetings, and 4-H record book deadlines. Entries for livestock shows and fair registration deadlines noted.

Wright County Farm Bureau Court House Clarion Methodist Church Mar Exser Methodis Church Iowa Inws North Iows Fair

Firemen's Association Meet Tonight at Renwick School

Wright County Firemen's Association gathers at Renwick tonight for a meeting at the school gym. All local firemen are expected to attend.

Wright County Firemen’s Association Renwick

Work On Water Tower Progresses With Painting Contract

The Fuck Spray Painting Co. of Garrison has contracted to sand blast paint and repair the water tower riser pipe legs and frost box. Work began last week and is progressing rapidly.

Wwer Fuck Spray Painting Co Garrison Lowz Wes

Baptist Camp Notes at Assembly Grounds Guest

A report from Baptist Camp highlights Jackie Hottmen attending events at the Assembly Grounds on Sunday. The piece notes his presence at the camp as part of activities organized for attendees.

Jackie Hottmen Baptist Assembly Grounds

Worship Service and Sermon at Local Church

Pastor R E Langholtz leads 2 30 ASM service with sermon Thou shalt not commit adult and a 10 30 AM Worship Service. TheLife of St Paul film shown for PAL motion picture. The Brotherhood provides refreshments after. Everyone is welcome.

R.E. Langholtz Bible Close St. Paul Brotherhood

Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule

Interim pastor E P Thompson presides with Wilber Nissen as Sunday School Superintendent. Morning worship at 11:00. Pastor H T Sunderman leads Sunday School at 10:00 and morning worship at 12:00. Evening service and Bible study at 8:00 p.m.

E. PD Thompson Wilber Nissen A. ML Evangelical United Brethren Church H. T Sunderman Asl Eildon Walter

Labe Lutheran Church announces confirmation and services

The confirmation class meets Sunday morning at 9 30 o clock. Services Sunday morning at 9 30 o'clock. The Young Peoples Luther League and Mission Society meets sext Sunday evening at 7 30 o'clock. We shall then receive the report from the Luther League Convention held at Seattle Washington June 20 to 24. Every member should be interested in hearing the report.

Young Peoples Luther Lessue and Mission Society Luther League Seattle Washington Lake Churchk Splendid Young Peppies

Methodist Church Family Happiness Sermon and S Sunday Schedule

Church bulletin notes sermon titled Church-Going Families Are Happier Families by Pastor C. E. Anster Renwick Iowa. Sunday School times listed 10:00 AM James Yungelas superintendent. Morning worship times at 11200 AM Hardy Iowa and 9:15 AM Mrs Harold Pannell superintendent.

Methodist Church C. E. Anster Renwick Iowa James Yungelas Hardy Harold Pannell

Nurses Institute At Fort Dodge Details

The Sth District of the Iowa State Nurses Association will hold an Institute in the nursing and care of polio patients. It will be at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge from the 26th to the 2nd inclusive from 9 am to 5 pm daily.

Sth Iowa State Nurses Association Lutheran

Attending Lutheran Bible Camp This Week

Sandra Hebmicz Donald Hottman Agam and Marvin Kemp Gary Larry and Judy Kraft Marilyn Nissen and Donald Pritton attend the Lutheran Bible Camp at Lake Ing ham near Estherville this week. They will return home Friday.

Sandra Hebmicz Donald Hottman Agam Marvin Kemp Gary Larry Judy Kraft Marilyn Nissen Donald Pritton Lutheran Bible Camp Lake Ingham Estherville

Lutheran Leadership Training School and Convention Trip

Everent Krail and Maurine Nissen left Tuesday for the Lutheran Leadership Training School and District Luther League Convention at Bible Camp grounds. They will return home Sunday afternoon.

Everent Krail Maurine Nissen Lutheran Leadership Training School Luther League Convention

One-Year-Old Sips Kerosene In Belmond Incident

Carol Silver, one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Silver, accidentally drank kerosene last Wednesday evening. She was rushed to Belmond hospital where her stomach was pumped. The child suffered no lasting ill effects from the experience.

Carol Silver Dor Silver Belmond Hospital

American Legion Auxiliary Meets Tonight at Legion Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet tonight at eight o'clock at the Legion Hall. Members are urged to attend and discuss ongoing community projects and upcoming events.

American_Legion Legion Hall

New Arrivals at La Theren Hospital

Sir and Mrs Donnavon Breness welcome a two pound baby boy born Friday in Fors Dodes at La Theren hospital He is named Ronelé Weyre Also Mr and Mrs Donald Clansson of Waterlen announce the birth of a baby girl named Heren

Donnavon Breness Latheren Hospital Fors Dodes Ronelé Weyre Gilip Mrz Donald Clansson Waterlen

Community notes from WSCS party and local births

The week includes a WSCS birthday party on June 20 in church parlors with about Hitzy ladies and a lunch. Family gatherings list many Cedar Aspiés and nearby residents. Baby Deborah Jean Vorland born June 28 at Mercy hospital Fr Dodge weighs seven pounds. Also baby girl born June 28 to Mr and Mrs Excere Raby Humboldt.

WSCS Olaf Kleveland Urs Casey Cedar Aspiés Jée Forkelson Ard Jobs Tokelson Larry Edward Healard Jr Eugene Vorland Gerner Gus Arne Dennis Renwick Herl Arne Eagle Grove Osie Hleveland Edward Hasland Elias Cleveland Eugene Vorlend Gsrner Mercy Hospital Fr Dodge Deborah Jean Excere Raby Humboldt Jose Bdnard Ernselof Hardy Louise Vorland Herman Glen Vorland Morr’innesota Vorland Hidelands Lager Fergus Falls Minnesota Ronald May Pan Weyer Pete

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Vernon Rebekah Renwick Times Lake News Wanda Winter Buffalo Debra Sue George Markman Labe Lutheran Church T. J. Severtson Nurses Ass'n Institute Luther League Con
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