Betty Espeland Weds Lloyd Erwin At Letheran Church
Betty Espeland daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Espeland of Bode married Lloyd Erwin son of Mr and Mrs Vergil Erwin of Ken k in a July 1 1950 double ring ceremony at the St Olaf Lutheran Church Bode. Rev Kraabel officiated with organist Rose Berzun and soprano solos. Attendants included Mrs Morris Espeland sister in law matron of honor and Miss LaVonne Erwin sister of the groom. The gown was marquisette satin with lace and a pearl headdress. A reception followed for about 175 guests and the couple left for a short trip then will live on a Ren wick area farm. Many relatives from Fort Dodge, Sherburn and nearby towns attended and sent best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Olaf Letheran
Bodu
Betty Espeland
Andrew Espeland
Bode
Lloyd Erwin
Vergil Erwin
Kenk
Morris Espeland
Fort Dodge
LaVonne Erwin
Sharon Forstrom
Stanley Carlson
Attedent
Obert Espeland
St. Paul
Minn
Wayne Johnson
Lucy Simpson
Ray Thrift
Laila Bratland
Iland
Ober Espeland
Lloyd Geiser
George Stewart
Tostume
Renwick
Marris Espeland
Sigfred Espeland
Bev
Ted Mori
Martha Larson
Linda
Robert
John Landa
Richard
Ingvald Sanders
Tews
E.O. Whipps
Anton Carlson
Sophia
Minneapoli Minn
Pamela
Fairmont
Obert
E.C. Simpson
Dennis
Canton
C.A. Simpson
Mankato
Ebner Forstrom and Family
Pearl
Sherburn
J.R. Wright
Belmond
Hanford Bartleson
Forest City
Leonard Arne
Leland
Einar Kristisen
Otto
Floyd Kuebnast
Humboldt
Murray Simpson
Webster City
Calvert Johnson
Wayne
Olaf Brawik
Livermore
Karl Arne
A.R. Martin
Eagle Grove
Iva Moses
Marvin
Pocahontas
Anthony Helwers
Audrey
Jewell
Robert Norris
Cedar Rapids
Mig
Kim Randall and Daughter
Decatur, Ill
Legion and Auxiliary Set for Evening Meeting
The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary will hold their regular monthly meeting tonight at the Legion Hall starting at eight. The agenda includes the installation of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Renwick Teaching Staff Completed for the Coming Year
The Renwick School announces its full teaching staff led by High School Principal C.M. Gillespie and Superintendent W.P. Witmer. Staff includes Marybeth Rector first grade, Shirley Hayek second grade, Mrs James Nelson third grade, Marilyn Van Nimwegen fourth grade, Mrs Dorothy Larson fifth grade, Mrs Viola Kepper sixth grade, Richard Opheim junior high, Robert Van Houten social studies coach, W Keith Baessler English and band, Janice Welty English vocal music, Averill Blewett commercial math, Rita Mae Rossman Homemaking and Science, Wayne Doty Veterans Farm training. School opens August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Hayek
Callendar
Laws
Renwick School
Marybeth Rector
James Nelson
Marilyn van Nimwegan
Dorothy Larson
Viola Kepper
Richard Opheim
Robert van Houten
W. Keith Baessler
Janice Welty
Averill Blewett
Rita Mae Rossman
Firemen's Meeting At Rowan Tonight
Wright County Firemen's Association will meet this Thursday night July 13 at Rowan. Local firemen wishing to attend should contact fire chief Otto Swanson or Fritz Britt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Wright County Firemen’s Association
Rowan
Otto Swanson
Fritz Britt
Wright County 4-H News and Rural Young Married Picnic
This update covers a July 15 1 30 pm 4 H fitting and grooming demonstration at the Charles Nail farm near Clarion featuring Doe Dua Belmond and Morris Miller with tips on preparing dairy cattle and swine for fairs. It also notes a Rural Young Married Folks summer picnic at the Tillman home with a 193 attendance and plans for a September dinner dance. The piece lists top 4 H livestock judging finalists like Marcells Martin Donald Marker and LeRoy Watts and announces a County Livestock Judging Team to compete at state fairs and national events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Charles
Nail
Ferm
Clarion
Nuvoy
Kenneth Tillman
Marcells Martin
Vernon Boosters
Donald Marker
Woolstock Jr
Marlin Martin
Vernon Victors
Glenn Lyons
Eagie Liberty
Willis
Des Moines
National Dairy Cable Congress
Waterloo
Renwick Fun Night Promises Laughs and Contests
A large Saturday crowd enjoyed Renwick Fun Night sponsored by Nelson's Produce, W and H Co-op Oil, and Shorty's Pool Hall with a free movie She Gets Har. Stan and the short Flying High. July 15 sponsors include Renwick Savings Bank Dr R R Turner and R R Biesie's Oil Station with nail driving pie eating pillow fights and pole climbing prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
Nelson
W & H Co-op
Shorty
Stan
Joan Davis
Renwick Savings Bank
Dr. LR. Turner
R.R. Biesie
Times Office
Obituary for Edward Johnson of Lake Lutheran Church
Edward Johnson born September 6, 1852 in Lod heller Nostrand Norway died July 5, 1950 at age 7 years 9 months 29 days. He sailed seas before settling in New Sharon Iowa January 17 1885 and married Ingeborg Thompson February 21 1890. Survived by four children twenty two grandchildren and nine great grandchildren two brothers Andrew and Lewis. Burial at Lake Cemetery after services July 7 conducted by Rev F J Severtson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Johnson
Lodheller
Nostrand
Norway
New Sharon
Towa
Ingeborg ‘Thompson
Huxley
Iowa
Johnson
Mahaska
Humboldt County
Ames
Eilen Speich
Otsosen
Lowa
Isabelle Michelson
Kester
Minn
Theodore Johnson
Story of Town
Andrew Johnson
Lewis Johnson
United’ States
Lake Evangelical ‘Lutheran Church
Land
Lake Lutheran Church
F.J. Severtson
Lake Cemetery
VFW Magazine Subscription Campaign Announces New Portable Device
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5240 in Humboldt launches its annual magazine subscription drive. Commander Kenneth Boyie says commissions will fund a portable Pneuphore with Nebulizer for artificial respiration and on demand oxygen therapy, to be housed in Humboldt for community use under VFW supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sathers-Odgsard
Humboldt
Kenneth
Boyie
V.F.W. of
Pie Tins Unreturned From Band Boosters
Notices request the return of pie tins from various events sponsored by the Band Boosters. Please drop any tins at McGowans Grocery or pick up unreturned tins there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGowans Grocery
McGowans
Renwick Auxiliary Attends Thor Unit Installation
About twenty members of the Renwick unit of the American Legion Auxiliary attended the Thor unit installation of officers last Thursday evening. A talk by the girl who attended Girls State and a short program were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
American Legion Auxiliary
Thor
Farmers To Broadcast On KGLO Air Program Schedule
Community radio segment On The Farm will air on KGLO Mason City from July 17 to July 22 each morning 7:15 to 7:30 a.m. Sponsored by H. Lassie Allis Chalmers dealer, the broadcasts feature C. W. Hauswirth Bernard Wolf Mrs Rose Hefty S C Bygness Lloyd Block and H Klassie on designated days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KGLO
Mason City
Laurday
H. Ehlassie
Allis Chalmers
C.W. Hauswirth
J Aly
Bernard Wolf
Tues
Rose Hefty
National Duroc Show Entries at Hawkeye Downs
W H Helmke and Son, noted Duroc breeders, have entered Renwick and other Durocs in all classes at the National Duroc Congress Show and Sale. The event in Cedar Rapids runs July 28 and 29 with stiff competition and $4,290 in prize money, drawing the finest hog herds from across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Helmke& Son
Renwick
Hawkeye Downs
Cedar Rapids
County Farm Bureau and 4 H Club News Festival Highlights
Reserve September for the Iowa Farm Bur eau Snores Festival at Ames offering a wide range of events for rural families. An outstanding evening program features professional numbers and Folk Festival talent. The 1950 Sports Festival includes archery swimming ball and fly casting baseball throwing field events golf darts relays rifle shooting safe driving softball table tennis tennis trapshooting and wrestling. Rural residents may contact the Farm Bureau office for details and attendance options across the three day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Burlan Snores
Ames
Farm Bureau
Lewis Kleveland of Hardy Dies in Fort Dodge
Lewis Kleveland of Hardy died early Monday morning at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Lake Lutheran Church with burial in Lake Lutheran Cemetery. An obituary will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Kleveland
Hardy
Fort Dodge
The
Lake Lutheran Church
Burial Stake
Baptist Sunday School Picnic Held on School Grounds
The Baptist Sunday School and Church picnic was held Sunday at the school grounds with attendees enjoying a daytime gathering and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Senday
Holstein Friesian Cattle Change of Ownership Noted
Brattleboro Vermont seller relocates two registered Holstein Friesian cows to Ralph Escue of Cherokee Iowa. Change of ownership officially recorded by the Holstein Friesian Association of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Carroll Helmke
Renwick
Lows
Ralph Escue
Cherokee
Iowa
Skylerk Mercedes Walker
Holstein-Friesian Association of Ameritea
Ren Theater to reopen next month in Renwick
Mr Willis Knight of Webster City plans to reopen Renwick theater by next month after purchasing equipment and sets. Knight, with ten years theater experience, will move his family to Renwick and operate a new show in the town. Local business and professionals welcomed the plan and await a formal opening date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REN Theater
Willis Knight
Webster City
Angst 1
Knight
Renwick
Baseball Game Here Sunday July 16
The Renwick versus Bancroft game was postponed by rain and will be made up Sunday July 16 at the Renwick field when Renwick hosts Algona. Renwick has one win and one loss against Algona, making it a highly anticipated matchup. Plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
Bancroft
Algona
Firemen Picnic Held Tuesday Night at Renwick Park
The Renwick firemen and their families held an animal picnic at Renwick Park Tuesday evening. A large attendance was present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
Renwick Park
Local residents visit kin across states in weekend notices
Locals Mrs John Zimmeerman and Afri Rose Hefty visited Jorn Felst Ames. Sunder and Mrs Erwin Lindeman hosted relatives in Missouri for two weeks while sisters vacationed. Several families—Ward Severeid, Mrs Cella Tank end Phyllis and Linda—camped with relatives. John Groos of Grinnell spent a week at Wm Blesse Rome. Longs left for vacation at Leach Lake Minnesota. Dooley and Dooley family attended events in Algons. Creigmile and Lu Evderle wedding noted in Scranton ceremony. Numerous visits to Clarion, Rock Island, Grand Rapids, and Washington points described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. Zimmeerman
Afri ‘Rose
Jornfelst Ames
Sunder
Erwin Lindeman
Phyllis
Linda
Fridey
WE. Johnson
Lows Falls
Keith Hall
R.A. Gorreil
Jerry
Mec Clowes
Dorald
Clowes
Provan
G.L. Dooley and Son
St Algons
R.W. Doolitte
Robert
Thaeron
Jim Creigmile
Lu- Evia Evderle
Scranton
John Ches, Schipull
Severday
Rock Island
Grand Rapids
Mich
Washington
Bert McCurry
Lee Potter
Elgin
North Dakota
Anas Peterson
St Clarion
Ed Erickson
Return From Boy Scout Jamboree
R E McGowan, Boy Scout leader, Jerry Gorrell and Bob Rourke returned early Sunday morning after a two weeks trip and encampment at the National Boy Scouts Jamboree held at Vesley Forge Penna. From all reports the trip was very successful in every respect and was an experience the boys will long remember.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.E. McGowan
Jerry Gorrell
Bob Rourke
Vesley Forge
Penna
Band Concerts Move to Renwick Park
The band concerts now take place at Renwick Park after removal of the main street bandstand. The latest two concerts have drawn favorable comments. A larger, better acoustic bandstand with improved parking and ample park ground benefits children’s play and town gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Renwick Park
Amvets and Auxiliary Family Picnic Held
The Amvets and Auxiliary and their families enjoyed a community picnic at Renwick Park. attendees shared a day of fellowship and outdoor activities with members of the Amvets organization and their guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amvets
Sander
Renwick Park
Adult Lesson On Ship Covers On July 18
Mrs. Rietze Rossman announces an adult lesson on making slip covers starting Tuesday July 38 at 10:00 am at the school house. Open to anyone wishing to learn. attend at any time during the day.
Swimming classes program set for July 27 at Grove pool
The Red Cross instructors at Grove pool will host a public program Friday July 27 featuring swimming and diving events. Multiple communities will participate and choose a queen. Eagle Grove officials will attend. Further details will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Grove
Pla
Queen i
Ant
Eagle Grove Officiels
Ihe
John Zweifel Dies in Ames After Turuneral Notice
John Zweifel died in Ames last week following a funeral held Monday. Attendees included Mrs. Renwick and Mr. Frez, Mrs. Krause, Mrs. Chester Oger, Mrs. H E Bloore, J. Blassi, and Elizabeth Blassi, with other local relations present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zweifel
Ames
Renwick
Thursdey- Thoge
Mondyi av-Ames
Frezcis Krause
Chester. Oger
S$.izabeth Blassi
Camp Me thoji at Lake Okoboji Notice
Rev. Chester E. Custer spends the week at Lake Okoboji in Camp Methoji a Methodist camp for high school students. He chairs worship at the camp and Mrs Custer and David attend Wednesday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester E. Custer
Leke
Okoboji
Bake sale profits aid youth trip to Okoboji
The Camp Questers of the Methodist Church thank all who contributed food and money and purchasers at Saturday's bake sale. Profit totaled 31.29 dollars to fund sending youths to Okoboji from August 7 to 12. Mrs. John CC Hunter of Newell visited her daughter Mrs. WHy Atug last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Leke Okoboji
John CC
Hunter of
Newell
W.hy Atug
Also Mentioned on This Page
K.M. Goertsch
Otis Samlers
Charles Fischer
Plymouth
Wis
Legion and Auxiliary
Wright County Farm Bureau
V.F.W
County Farm Bureau
4-H Club
Baptists
S.S
Emil Goettsch
A.H. Goetsch
Judy
Harl Gimer
Som
Clear Lake
A. Guggisburg
Anna Guggisburg
and Birs
Fred Gugisburg
Blm. Packard
Robert Marso
San Francisco
Calit
Methoji
Lake Okoboji
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