Corwith Set For August 2 3 Festival With Parade
Corwith will host a two day festival on Tuesday and Wednesday August 2 and 3 featuring Corwith Night Hawks versus LaVerne Tuesday and St Benedict Wednesday. A 10 00 am parade with personality girls marching bands and floats tops the program. Dancing at the American Legion Hall each evening with Malek's band Tuesday and Wednesday. Nelson Shows Company will offer rides and concessions.
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Corwith
Corwith Night Hawks
LaVerne
St. Benedict
Cor With
American Legion Hall
Malek
Nelson Shows Company
Two Show Changes Announced By Raw Theater Manager
Raw Theater owner Les Kingsolver says starting August 1 there will be only two show changes weekly. The same show will play Sunday Monday and Wednesday, with a different program Thursday Friday and Saturday. The Friday Saturday bill July 29 30 features Loaded Pistols a Gene Autry western in Technicolor with Champion. The Sunday Monday Wednesday lineup includes The Untamed Breed starring Suang Tu and Barbara Britton.
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Les Kingsolver
Raw Theater
Mr. Kingsolver
Loaded Pistols
Gene Autry
Champion
Suang Tu
Barbara
Britton
Traveling Emblem Presented by Rebekah Lodge Members
Fourteen members of the Rebekah Lodge visited Bradgate last Thursday evening for a candle light ceremony presenting the traveling emblem.
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Rebekah
Rebeksh
Bradgate
Examination Notice for City Postmaster Vacancy
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for the city postmaster vacancy. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, reside in the local area for at least one year, be in good physical condition within age limits, and both men and women may apply. Applications due by August 11, 1949, at the local post office or CSC, Washington 26, D.C.
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United States Civil Service
United States
Congress
Civil Service Commission
Senate
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
D.C
Library Board Quarterly Meeting Held
The Library Board held their quarterly meeting Tuesday afternoon. Officers were reelected: President Mrs. L. W. Heetland Vice President Mrs. C. A. Packard Secretary Mrs. D. J. Christensen Treasurer Mrs. L. R. Turner. Librarian Mrs. J. L. Peer will continue. Book committees were named Juvenile chaired by Mrs. Calla Tanck with Mrs. D. J. Christenson and Mrs. PLE. Sadler Adult chaired by Mrs. Wm. Bean en with Mrs. C. A. Packard and Mrs. L. R. Turner. New books arriving regularly and another order planned.
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L. W. Heetland
C. A. Packard
D. J. Christensen
L. R. Turner
J. L. Peer
Calla Tanck
D. J. Christenson
Ple. Sadler
Wm. Beanen
John Hefti Sr 75th Birthday Observed with Open House
Open House Sunday at the Harshal Clancy home in Hardy honored John Hefti Sr on his 75th birthday. About 177 relatives and friends attended to offer greetings. Guests from Renwick Har LaVerne Goldfield and nearby towns joined those from New Glarus Wis Creston Nebr Garner and Storm Lake for cake ice cream and coffee. Mr Hefti has long resided in the community and recently visited Switzerland by plane.
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Harshal Clancy
Hardyn
Clancy
John Hefti
Hefti
Switzerland
Renwick
Har LaVerne
Goldfield
Elmer Figi
Bertram
Commercial Club Discusses Tennis Court and Ice Skating
The Renwick Commercial Club met Monday night with good attendance. A delicious dinner was served at the People's Cafe followed by a business meeting. Members discussed plans for a tennis court to be flooded in winter for ice skating, which the group approved, contingent on approval from the American Legion and Amvets organizations.
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Renwick Commercial Club
People's Cafe
American Legion
Amvets
New Co op Elevator Nears Completion
Work on the Farmers Co op Elevator progresses rapidly with the main crib reaching the height of the old structure. When finished the building will be about 85 feet tall and the roof will be installed soon. Scales and new office are advancing and should be ready to handle the new soy bean crop.
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Farmers Co-op
St Paul's Lutheran kittenball team tops Belmond match
St Pauls Lutheran church kittenball team defeated Belmond Lutheran 6 2 Sunday afternoon. Managers Jim Fitch Henry Kraft and Henry Groh lead the local group.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Belmond Lutheran
Jim Fitch
Henry Kraft
Henry Groh
New Bookkeeper at Klassie Garage Named
Miss Helen Van Houten of Hampton Iowa has been hired as bookkeeper at S and H Klassie Garage. She is the sister of Robert Van Houten Renwick school coach and teacher.
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Helen van Houten
Hampton
Iowa
S&h, Klassie
Miss van Houten
Robert van Houten
Renwick
Humboldt County 4-H and Farm Bureau Plan Demonstrations
Nineteen 4-H boys selected topics for demonstrations to be shown at the Humboldt County Fair on August 17. Clubs listed include Corinth Delana Lake Livermore Vernon and Wacousta with topics ranging from producing quality cream to dairy fitting and fire safety. The Humboldt County Beef Fitting and Grooming Demonstration on July 21 drew nearly 100 4-H and FFA members and parents, with Bill Imlau of the Iowa Beer Producers Association presenting trimming and grooming techniques and cautions for show preparations.
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Avery and
Beaver
Corinth
Kenny Thompson
Marvin Lindeman
Delana
Ralph Rolland
Conrad Rolland
John Hanson
Harlan Sundermeier
Danny Rasmussen
Kenny Byre
Livermore
Ralph Bhrhar
Jerry Weydert
Lee Jarvis
Louis Hauck
Vernon
Dennis Olden
Richard Clancry
Humboldt
FFA
Bill Imlau
Iowa, Beer Producers Association
Bill
Renwick Fire Department Plans Regular Meeting
The Renwick Fire department will hold its regular meeting on Thursday night, July 28, with members urged to attend and discuss upcoming duties and organizational matters.
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Renwick Fire Department
Amvet Auxiliary Delegates Attend Iowa Convention
Mrs Walter MeePeak and Mrs Carl Flemmig attended the Amvet Auxiliary Convention in Ottumwa Friday and Sunday. The National Convention will be held in Des Moines during the Iowa State Fair.
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Walter MeePeak
Carl Flemmig
Amvet
Ottumwe
Frid
Des Moines
Mount Carmel Bible Camp Attendance Planned
Rey and Mrs T J Severtson plan to attend the Mount Carmel Bible Camp of the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis from August 6 to 13 and expect to return home by August 18. The camp is near Alexandria Minnesota.
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Mount Carmel
Bible Camp
Mrs Sunderman Teaches Bible School at Cedar Falls
Mrs H L Sunderman and sons will teach at Riverview Park Cedar Falls during the Interdenominational Bible Conference from July 31 to August 7. Sunderman leads the Vacation Bible School segment as part of the event.
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LN Bible
Cedar Falls
H. L. Sunderman
Donkey Ball Game Draws Crowd and Laughter
The Donkey Ball game sponsored by Renwick Amvets drew a large audience last Wednesday night. Donkeys behaved oddly, riders were spilled often, yet no serious injuries occurred. Most riders felt stiff the next day. The Amvets thank attendees, firemen, other riders, and supporters. The game ended in a 2-1 tie.
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Renwick Amvets
Amvets
Funeral at Eagle Grove for Former Resident Bleasner
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Methodist church in Eagle Grove for Wm. Bleasner, a former long time resident of the community.
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Eagle Grove
Wm. Bleasner
Bleasner
Softball Game Postponed to Friday in Little Six League
The final Little Six League softball game was postponed Tuesday due to weather. It will be played Friday Eight, July 29, when Renwic meets Wesley on the Renwick s field.
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Renwic
Wesley
Renwicks
Happenings In Renwick 21 Years Ago July 12 1923
Summary of small town notices from Renwick date July 12 1923 recounts Miss Laura White hosting eleven young ladies at Smith Park in honor of Hildred and Hazel Smith with Ruth Dodge of Cedar Rapids present. Nearby visits include Mr and Mrs Pool of Algona at Clyde Mills home and youths fishing in Minnesota over the weekend.
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Laura White
Smith, Park
Homor
Hildred
Hazel
Smith
Ruth Dodge
Cedar Rapids
Ang
Lford Pool
Algona
Clyde Mills
Harold Sexton
Mike. Collins
Leo Mimbach
John Muirhead
Minnesota
Min
WH. Elder
Lynden
Wash
O. A
Wright County 4 H Girls Record Books and Honors
Fourteen 4H girls kept record books for three years with blue ribbons awarded by Wright County Extension staff. Charlene Edwards Little Liberty Ladies and Janice Neilsen Woolstoe were noted for leadership and best clothing projects. Ruth Martin earned clothing medal. Jean Reichter spoke on Ames convention. meetings featured leadership talks and demonstrations. Final judging trials set for August 4 at Watts farm will determine state fair representatives. Also included are 4-H softball standings and a summary of a Friday night Iowa win over Boone affecting standings.
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Clarence McBride
County 4 H
F. L. Kirstien
Clarence Whitten
Thomas Mathie
Charlene
Edwards
Little Liberty
Wright County State Bank
Janice
Neilsen
Woolstoe
Ain Bemphasis
Elvic
Ruth Mart
Connel
Ruth
Wright County
Ad Belmond
Clarion
Iowa
Boone
Blaine
Boone Lies
Swimming Lesson Cancelled Wednesday at Eagle Grove Pool
Weather forced cancellation of a Red Cross swimming class on Wednesday morning. Manager Mr. Miletick said a make up session would be scheduled soon, with details to be announced. participants should call for the rescheduled date. A bus transportation plan was mentioned.
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Red Cross
Miletick
Eagle Grove
Jess
Selective Service Facts Outlined by Murray on Registration
Secretary Laur ence W. Murray of the Local Board explained 1948 Selective Service registration requirements. He noted many misunderstandings and stated that non citizens entering the United States must register within six months. Penalties for violations include up to five years imprisonment or a $10,000 fine.
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de Buouenilebie
Laurence W. Murray
I Wright Conmiy
Geeames
Conterine
Deys
Wurrer
Teethe Hosrust
la Murray
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Murray
United States
Az “Eal. Board
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Allen Watanem
Eldon Ellingson
Gerald Hellickson
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Decatur
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Dorothy Richardson
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Iowa Falls
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Robert McGowan
Clear Lake My
Omar Davis
Ames
R. M. Goettsch
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B.M. Packard
Wilbur Higgins
West Bend
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Wm. Nissen
Wright County Farm Bureau
Jean Reichter
Foy
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Raymond Olson
Ayrna Cooper
Giris
Ron
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Mre.land
Michael
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Margery Annes
Belles of
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Fair Booth
A Pearson
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Mensen
Mary Kleenin
Neilson
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Meira Pearson
Marilyn Paine
Joanna Yungleas
Jean Porterfield
Mary Ellen Kleen
Mary Eleen
WLI
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