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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1947

Page

4

Funeral Services For Mrs Julia Olive Lewis

Funeral services for Mrs Julia Olive Lewis were held in St Pauls Lutheran Church Renwick Iowa with Rev Paul Lutz in charge. She was born July 17 1881 at Dows Iowa and married Frank Lewis in 1917 at Thompson Iowa. she died July 23 1947 at Humboldt Iowa. Survivors include daughter Dorothy Mrs William Scott two granddaughters Carolann and Virginia May and several siblings. Memorials were given to St Pauls organ fund Lutheran Orphanage Way and Lutheran World Action among others.

Julia Olive Anderson Lewis Ous Grove Frank Lewis Bowsawa C. S. Balverson Thomrpson Lewa Dorothy Willam Scott Renwick Annell A. Larson Lake Mills Towa John Anderson Austin Ead Olaf Anderson Scaryille Iowa Deaith Lewis Shea St. Pauls Lutheran Church Abso Am St. Paul's Lutheran Church Bexwick Paul ¢. Lutz Airs Wm. Helmke Paul Lutz Maurice Nissen Lutz Walter Arriv Claus Block Rudolph Blesie George Needland Lutheran Orphanaxe Wm. Beenen Ami Bette Lutheran World Action Martin Anna John Kleve Mel Wilson Dan ‘Lerdai Gaylord Tllie Lois Donnason

Sunday School Convention Attendees Report Des Moines Trip

Mrs Mo L Sunderman and Mrs Sanford Anderson attended the National Sunday School Convention in Des Moines last Thursday. They participated in sessions and connected with fellow Sunday school leaders, returning with notes and ideas for local programs.

Mo L. Sunderman Sanford Anderson Des Moines

Renwick Boys Advertise In This Times Issue

Larsen and Arne of Renwick claim they have seen an advertisement in the issue urging washing and polishing services. They will call for Oliver Your car, seeking service and contact details.

Larsen and Arne Renwick The Times Oliver

Gideonites to Lead Sunday Services at Local Churches

Two Gideon groups from Fort Dodge will lead morning worship at the Methodist and Lupine churches at eleven o clock Sunday.

Gideonites Sun Fort Dodge Methodist

Flower Show Plans Set For August 13 At Renwick High

The Portnightly Club of Ren wick announces a flower show on Wednesday afternoon August 13 in the Renwick High Agricultural room. The event promises fine displays of flowers and plans include a speaker. A complete program will be printed next week. Plan to attend.

Renwick Renwicligh Tais

Barrick Opens Wagon Box Factory on Main Street

Mr. C. D. Barrick advances his wagon box business with the Mitchell-Alassie building purchase on Main Street. Remodeling includes woodwork and power tools, enabling wagon boxes, stock racks, and farm supplies. Renwick welcomes the new enterprise and wishes Mr. Barrick success.

C.D. Barrick Lane Barrick Mitchell-Alassie Main Street Renwick Surrick

Squirrel and Rabbit Seasons Set by Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission announces opening of squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons starting September 1 and ending February 28 for rabbits and through November for squirrels. Daily limits are six squirrels and ten quail or pheasant with no possession limit for the latter. seasons lengthened for squirrels by 30 days and shortened for rabbits by about 3 days.

The Conservation Commission Commission Fifty-second General Assembly Wis St Preservation Commission

Amvets Hold Monthly Meeting and Visit Details

Amvets will meet on Monday August 4 for their regular monthly business session at Richardson Hall. Mr and Mrs Harold Goettsch and Judy traveled to Sheridan last week, where Mrs Goettsch and Judy stayed with Mrs BE G Ordway for a visit.

Amvets Mont Hichardson Harold Goettsch Judy Sheridan

Band Concerts Draw Crowds in Renwick on Wednesdays

Renwick band concerts continue to attract large crowds with the band led by director Miss Arlene Richardson presenting each week on the Main Street bandstand. The events are highly recommended as worth attending every Wednesday evening.

Renwick Arlené Richardson

Cartoon history of soil and forests by Ding

Dr. Hugh Bennett notes a four panel history of North America’s soil and natural resources. Ding portrays white settlers exploiting land from Atlantic settlements through Appalachians to the Pacific, warning of ongoing overuse yet offering hope through soil conservation districts and nearly 100 million acres protected.

Hugh “H. Bennett Soil’ Conservation Service Department of Agriculture Jay Alway North America Ding Europe Atlantic Coast Piedmont County Pacific Coast Pacific Ocean

Boy Scouts Meet Monday in Renwick Town Park

The Boy Scouts will meet next Monday evening August 4 at Renwick Town Park at p.m. The gathering invites all members and families to join for an evening of discussion and activities.

Renwick Town Park

Threshing Co Meeting At Edw Oppedaht Home

Hessen threshing company held a meeting at the Edw Oppedaht residence last Thursday night with refreshments provided by the threshing crew.

Hessen Threshing Co

Commercial Club Dinner At Renwick Monday Night

The Renwick Mens Commercial Club held a Monday dinner at the cafe featuring a seven o'clock start. Guests included H B Bockhaus of Northwestern Bell Telephone and VEL Bansen of Humboldt. Mr Green presided, and discussions covered local exchanges and potential improvements to the Bittenball field lighting, though no firm action emerged.

Renwick Cate H. B. Bockhaus Northwestern Bell Telephone’ Company Eagle- Grove Vel Bansen Humboldt Green

California at Ren Theater August 3 4 6 and Rex Theatre

Theatre listings show California at Ren Theater on August 3 4 and 6 with additional showings at Rex Theatre tonight July 21 through August 2. The program includes Faithful In My Fashion a drama starring Gonna Read Tom Drake and Edward Everett Burton and a Technicolor western style plot featuring Ray Milland Barbara Stanwyck and Barry Fitzgerald with a wagon train to California and a desert journey amid romance and conflict. Also a cartoon and Speaking of Animals are on the program.

Gonna Read Tom Drake Edward Everett Burton Rex Jim California Ray Milland Barbara Stanwyck Barry Fitzgerald Ray Mmland Barry Barbara Rar

Amvets Auxiliary Sponsors White Clover Sale in Renwick

Amvets Auxiliary will sponsor a white clover sale in Renwick on Saturday August 2 to raise funds for wounded veterans. Proceeds support veterans in need and donations are welcomed.

Amvets Amvets Auxiliary Renwick

Renwick High School Attendee at Hawkeye Girls State

Miss Wands Clancy of Renwick High School attended Hawkeye Girls State held in Grinnell from July 23 to 30. The event was sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary.

Miss. Wands Clancy Harey Renwick High School Hawkey Grinnell Arashivan Legion ‘Auxiliary

Donkey Ball Game At Renwick Sunday Aug 10

The local American Lesson Poole 289 will sponsor a donkey ball game at Renwick diamond Sunday afternoon August 10. Donkey ball games are always worth seeing and usually do. Plan now to attend this fun afternoon as teams to be announced in next week’s Times.

Renwick Renwick Ball Diamond Ata

Happenings in Renwick Twenty-One Years Ago

A fragmentary Renwick reminiscence notes Mr and Mrs Eagle Grove Ernest Janes organizing a gathering after a several week Colorado stay. Mentions Lucile Kidssie reforming last Saturday, H Blessie attending Buick dealers meeting in Minnesota, and Mr and Mrs Wi and daughter Betty on a car trip. Chas Walker mentioned with drinking, and Deluth Minnesota trip for store duties.

Eagle Grove Yi Janes Lucile Kidssie Colorado H. Blessie Buick Betty Supe End Deluth Minn See

Methodist Ladies Papered Church Fun

A group of Methodist ladies gathered at the church last Friday to clean and paper the church. Dinner was served afterward at noon.

Hoon

Medals Ready For Ex Navy Men And Women

Millions of medals are being sent nationwide to ex Navy personnel. Distribution starts August 1, 1947 at the U S Navy Recruiting Substation Port Dodge Iowa. Veterans bring original discharge NAVPERS 553 to receive the American Defense Medal or World War I Victory Medal.

U. S. Navy D. C. Navy Port Dodse Towa United States of America U.S. Navy

County Farm Bureau and 4-H Club News

Humboldt County 4 H softball tournament began July 29 under Taft Park lights with three games. Upcoming events include August 11 county 4 H clubs festival and an August lemonade event. Crop reports discuss corn borers and infestation control with notes on oats and farming practices.

Humboldt County Taft Park Humboldt Wens Argus Semiti

Church Assembly Held At Cedar Falls

The Evangelical United Brethren Assembly will be held at Riverview Park in Cedar Falls from August 5 to August 10. Family Camp is stressed and attendees are urged to bring their families.

Evangelical United Brethren Assembly Riverview Park Cedar Falls

Humboldt County Fair Dates Announced

The Humboldt County Fair will run August 18 19 20 and 21 at the fairgrounds in Rambolat Rambolat hosts livestock exhibits 4 H clubs horse races baseball games rides and various entertainment events plan to attend

Humboldt County Rambolat Pamons Abu

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Julia Olive Lewis C. D. Barrick Soil and Water Program Commercial Club Ren Theater Hawkeye Girls State Chicago Chas. ‘Walker Tast Eesti O Minnsand Aars Itip County Farm Bureau 4-H Club Corny Fairerounda Max Toese Fou Iowa Farm Esther Levi Olson cIaNtoy Ste Sree Nor
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