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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1947

Page

3

Rural Fire Truck Fund Reaches 7175 in Subscriptions

A rural fire truck fund shows subscriptions totaling 7175 with progress reported as strong. The committee signed a contract with General Fire Equipment Co of Detroit and the new Chevrolet truck was driven to Detroit for equipment by Virgil Erwin and Keith Yfall.

General Fire Equipment Co Detroit Chevrolet Virgil Erwin Keith Veter EL Hetey Kiassie Elizabeth Kissgl F. RL Scott Fredie Edens Gillespie Seaford Anderson Wisconsin Carl Helmrich Oscar Engstrom Clats Heluke A. H Morie Yanney August Hoffman Renwick Quaker Gats Lawrence Helmke Trummet F. Kerr LOGE Joe. Frank John Zimmerman Jota F._ Sehiprll Wm. Nissen Pred DeAfoor Alfred Martin Terry R. Mitchell Herman A. Kruse Arthur F. Stauffacher Verzin Erwines C. Brock J Wisans Ernest F. Eggerth Fred A. Engstrem Rockwell Claner W. R. Claner Neal Clancy Wn, Brophy Lewis and Olaf Alereland F. EL. Krause Heggen Bros Sanford T. Thompson Paul Heggen A. D. Gimer Fjelle Bros Tieran Tierauson Dokn Kifey Irwin Friday Pioneer Cheese Factory Geo. Wl Eggerth J. A. McCurry TSU Roy WH. McCurry Mary Voss Bom Chas. Kelling Fred Gugisberg Francis Plemmig Dorothy M. Tanck Clarence S. Heity James McGowan Charles P. Thompson Fred Gugger Anna B. Porter Hoo Winter Bros Jennie Swanson Bolo Fannie Baumgartner Frank Anderson Huliman

Legion Donkey Ball Game Planned at Renwick Diamond

The American Legion Post Ni 289 sponsors a Donkey Ball Game on Sunday August 10 at the Ball Diamond in Renwick. Details to follow. Plan now to attend.

The American Legion Post Ni 289 Renwick

KGLO Plans Radio Broadcast Featuring Local Families

KGLO Mason City will select three local families connected to sons in military service for a broadcast recording. Mothers may say a greeting and are paid a small wage. fathers can add a brief greeting. Families include Mr and Mrs Claus Block, Mr and Mrs Harry Stevenson, and Mr and Mrs Aliso Wilt Pogge.

John Zimmerman American Legion Auxiliary KGLO Mason City Mason Che Claus Block Anne

Evangelical Church Picnic Announced With Host List

The Evangelical Gaited Brethren Church to hold a Sunday School picnic at Town Park in Renwick on July 26. Committees are led by Program chairwomen Rose Hefty John Zimmerman and Sam Maurer. Recreation by Entred Pearson Jack Hefty Robert Heide Robert Nelson. coffee table by Elizabeth Amns Gagsisburg Fred Gugger. dessert by Walter Attig Arthur Stautacher Fritz Britt and John Baumgartner. ice cream by Fric Britt Sanford Angerson and Jim Kelling.

Evangelical Gaited Brethren Church Renwick Rose Hefty John Zimmerman Sam, Maurer Entred Pearson Jack Hefty Robert Heide Nelson Ars Amns Gagsisburg Fred Gugger Walter Attig Arthur Stautacher Fritz Britt John Baumgartner Fric Britt Sanford Angerson Jim Kelling

Holstein Cow Completes Production Record in 274 Days

Oakdate Colantha Inka Jewel 256446, a Holstein-Friesian cow from Renwick Iowa, owned by W H Helmke and Son, completed a 274 day test showing 467 pounds butterfat and 3350 pounds milk in the Herd Improvement Registry. The cow, milking twice daily, was 3 years 4 months at test start. sire is Femco Sir Inka Goldie TS0S8d.

Ratilebero W. H. Helmke and Son Renwick Ions Holstein-Friesian Association of America Oakdate Colantha Inka Jewel Femco Sir

Detasseling Jobs Open for Local youths and girls

The De Kalb Agriculture Association invites boys and girls in Humboldt to register within two weeks for detasseling corn. Plans tentatively set start about July 28. Application blanks available at Renwick Times Office. Mrs. Robert Heide of Renwick leads the girls crew and Arlo McGowan, Vernon Consolidated School superintendent, oversees transportation and supervision.

DeKalb Agriculture Association Humboldt DeKalb Renwick Times Robert Heide Renwies Arlo McGowan Vernon Consolidated School Renwic The Times

Guest Day Speaker Invited by Baptist Mission Circle

Christian S. Davis of Chicago, Missionary with Chicago Baptist Churches, will be guest speaker at the Women’s Mission Circle Guest Day meeting Friday afternoon July 18 at 2 46 p m at Renwick Baptist Church. A large attendance is hoped for.

Methodists Plan Picnic at Renwick Park Sunday

Methodists will hold a church picnic at Renwick Park after the worship service on Sunday July 20. Members are invited to bring a two person picnic lunch and enjoy a day of fellowship following the service.

Methodist Suneday Renwick Park

Quaker Oats Officials Visit Local Plant

Quaker Oats Co. officials led by President Douglas R. Stuart visited the level Quaker Oats plant last Friday along with Dale Cole local manager announcing improvements. A sixty foot scale and a new overhead drive are planned.

Douglas R. Stuart Quaker Oats Co Pitt Baurret Chicago E. S. Cole Emmetsburg Dale Cole

Photographs at Renwick Times Office July 24

Officials local pastors and teachers are invited to have portraits taken at the Renwick Times Office on Thursday July 24. Minneapolis photographer Mr Mondshane will operate a rapid fire portrait camera with about two minutes per subject. No charge or obligation. prints supplied to the Times and can be purchased for personal use.

Renwick Times Mondshane Minnespolis Minnesota Br Andne

New Telephone Directories Arrive Printed on Cardboard

The new telephone directories have been received here and are printed on cardboard, which will make them more serviceable.

Ren Theatre Presents Three Wise Fools Week at Ren

Two more excellent shows are scheduled at the Ren Theatre for next week. From July 17 to 24 the feature Three Wise Fools stars Margaret OBrien Lionel Barrymore Lewis Stone and Edward Arnold. Also March of Time and Nickel Tales No No Love screens Sunday Monday and Wednesday nights July 28 22 and 22. A musical with Van Johnson Keenan Wynn Guy Coem warde Xavier Cugat and their orchestras. Life News first show begins promptly at 7:30.

Ren Theatre Margaret O'Brien Lionel Barrymore Lewis Stone Edward Arnold van Johnson Keenan Wynn Guy Coem‘warde Xavier Cugat Life News Ibeging

Second Band Concert Held on Wednesday Night

The second band concert of the season was played last night July 16 to a large appreciative audience. Concerts continue each Wednesday night this summer under Miss Arlene Richardson. Rehearsal is each Monday evening.

Arlene Richardson

Kenneth Zinser Wed In Minneapolis Church Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Geo Peters attended the wedding of their grandson Kenneth Zinser son of Mr and Mrs Flore Zinser of Goldfield to Miss Shirley Irene Schneider in Minneapolis Minnesota The double ring ceremony took place at Victory Lutheran Church with a reception in the church parlors After a wedding trip the couple will reside in Minneapolis where the groom attends the University of Minnesota

Geo. Peters Minneapolis Minn Kenneth Zinser Floré Zinser Goldfield Shirley Irene Schneider Victory Lutheran Church University of Minnesota

Vernon Township Social Roundup Visits and Guests

Vernon Township residents hosted relatives and friends during the weekend with numerous Sunday visits. Otto Aust and son Erwin of Storm Lake called on the Ole Carlson family. Marianne Aust returned home with her parents from Chicago after visiting the Carlsons two weeks. Britt and E. Harrison of Chicago joined Fri supper at the Stanifacher home. Ray Lerson and family were visitors at the Matteson home. Ben Wilkinson and family spoke at the John Weldhouse home in Kanawha. Kyle Lut of Dakota City dined with the Luchsingers. Francis Krause traveled to Storm Lake for business last Friday. Jerry and Joan Krause joined the Ogan family for Sunday supper. Francis Krause later went to Chicago with a pad of cate. Arthur S Larson and Buth returned from a visit with her parents Proctor of Wilton Iowa. Supt. and Mrs Fred Hilton and children of Ayrshire visited the Larson home. Leonard Thompson and son Lawrence of Minneapolis spent the weekend at the Hresi Eggerth home. Frank Wilkinson of Corwith visited the Harold Blassi home Sunday evening. Harold Klassi went to Eagle Grove on business Saturday. Roy Gar and family spent Sunday at the Zentner home.

Otto Aust Erwin Storm Lake Ole Carlson Marianne Aust Carlsons T. Britt E. Harrison Chicago Srv Stanifacher Ray Lerson Ang. Familly Matteson Goldétiel Ben Wilkinson Sam John Weldhouse Kanawha Kyle “Lut Dakota City Chris, Luchsinger Francis Krause Jerry Joan Chester Ogan Cate Arthur S. Larson Buth Svad.Proctor Wilton Lowa Fred Hilton Ayrshire Larson Sunéar Leonard Thompson Lawrence Minneapolis Speal Hresi Eggerth Frank Wilkinson Corwith Harold Blassi Harold Klassi Eagle Grove Roy Gar Grace Breyton Dale Breyton LeVe Kenneth Brapton Fort Dodge Vin Kimteerling Tlino' Ad Sun Far Breyton Asa Breyton Glen Brarton Merrill Vickrey Ben Wilkinson Femir Sun Farold Smith Paul.Weyer Do. Morgan Lake City Thur Daniella Hapor Project Club Bicknell Park Humboldt Sun Ronald’ Mer Dennis Marverni Satern Bode Gary Satern Kee Whson Meiyin Minnesota Beir Hetty Mason City Henry Hetty Harley Larson Wills Skiye Mary. Gov Susan Carter Thor F. A. Notestine Des Moines

Community Notes From County Line Weekend Gatherings

Mrs Rose Cramar and Mr Frei Iverson of Jewell led weekend visits at the Curtis Morgan home, with relations attending from Eagle Grove and Osage. Friendly Neighbors Club met at Mrs Erwin Friday hostessing thirteen members and twenty visitors, featuring readings by Mrs George Tiede piano by Elaine Rummens and poems by Mrs Henry Kubly, with entertainment by Merle Enheim and a birthday lunch.

Rose Cramar Frei- Ga ‘Iverson Jewell Curtis Morgan Isdies Morgan Aimmon Morgan Eagle Grove Henry Sitzian Osage Miss Heigesor Minneapolis Henry Kubir Friendly Neighbors Club Erwin Reuben Simpson Edwin C Marty George Tiedé Elaine Rummens Henry Kubly Merle Enheim Clarence Holm

Makes Good Showing In Soap Box Derby

The Humboldt soap box derby drew a large crowd Sunday. Donald Green placed second in Class A and third in the finals. Bal Johnson won the final and will advance to state finals in Maine on August 10.

Humboldt Donald Green Eniri Docerd Bal Johnson Humbold Maines

Reunion of 1916 Renwick High School class

The class of 1916 from Renwick High School held a reunion at City Park on Sunday afternoon July 13 with seven members attending. The group included Lena Ebmer Mildred Thiel Mills Mathilda Heggen Mac Grace Sivey Schilling Bora Thompson Bert Martin and Howard Persons Others present were Margaret Schilling Miss Dever Schilling and children Betty Bonnie Junior Mrs Bord Thompson and children Connie Virginia and Robert Mr and Mrs Amdt Strand Mrs Bert Martin and Marion Eng Mrs Howare Persons.

Renw Ligh City Park Lena Ebmer Minneapolis Wins Mildred Thiel Mills San Bernardino Calif Mathilda ‘Heggen Mac Seattle Wesh Grace Sivey Schilling Jamaica Bora Thompson el Monnte Bert Martin Howard Renwick Margaret Dever Schilling Betty Bonnie Bord Thompson Connie Virginia Robert Amdt Strand Bert’ Matin Marion Eng Howare

Rev Sunderman to Conference in Ohio

Rev H Sunderman and a group of Evangelists will attend a conference on evangelism at Vermilion Ohio. His son H Wesley Sunderman accompanies him to Tol Ohio to visit his sister.

H. Sunderman Ohio Evangelies’ United Bret Jett

Custodian Changes At Vernon Consolidated School

Mr John Unwin from Ames will be custodian at Vernon Consolidated School this year replacing previous staff. Mrs Grace Breyton and family, and Mr Dale Breyton of LeVe are noted in local notices along with several visitors and extended family visits across Humboldt and surrounding towns.

John’ Unwin Ames Vernon Consolidated School Mirs. Unwin Unwin Sas

County 4-H and Farm Bureau News Highlights Weed Work

The Humboldt area Farm Bureau Office seeks youths for weed pulling jobs during the upcoming period with emphasis on farm safety. Registration is underway as local 4-H members and boys show interest. Officials urge careful handling of tools and safe practices to reduce farm accidents.

Farm Bureau of Ice Humboldt Farm Bureau

American Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers for Coming Year

The American Legion Auxiliary installed new officers at the regular monthly meeting held last Thursday night at the Heston Hall. President Jeannete Collins leads the slate with First Vice President Mrs. Siexy Leigh, Second Vice President Elsie Luthsinger, Secretary Mary Antig, Chaplain Bevleh Higgins, Sergeant at Arms Lenore Sadler, Treasurer Marlys Heide, and Historian Matilda White. Installing officer was Mrs. John Zimmerman. Executive committee members are Marie Zimmerman, Marie Mills, and Emme Rasmussen.

American’ Legion American: Legion Heston Jeannete Collins Wwrs Siexy Leigh Elsie Luthsinger Mary Antig Bevleh Higgins Serar Arms Lenore Sadler Marlys. Heide Matilda White John Zimmerman Marie Zimmerman Marie Mills Emme ‘Rasmussen

Holstein Cow Awarded Production Certificate in Iowa

In Waterloo on July 21 1927 Fritz F. Krause of Berwick receives a Long Time Production certificate for Lucy Beets Segis Sister 2443709 with 83 068 pounds milk and 3444 1 pounds fat over 1363 days, meeting the 2006 pounds butterfat eligibility.

Waterloo Iowa Fritz F. Krause Berwick Iowa Holstein Breeders’ Assn Lucy Beets

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