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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1950

Page

4

Alumni Banquet Program Set for June 2 at School Gym

The annex Almeni Banner reports the Reicheck high School alumni banquet will be Friday evening at the school gym. Dinner served by St. Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid starts at seven. Honors the 1950 graduates. C M Gillespie presides with a program including Jo Ann Krause, Marjorie Ann Gugisburg, a vocal quartet, Bob Lane, Dick A Hefty, Henry Hefty, Sherman Flogstad, and a Truth or Consequences dance with Reg Schive’s Seven piece orchestra from Fort Dodge.

Almeni Reicheck High School St. Paul's Lutheran Ladies Aid C.M. Gillespie Jo Ann Krause Marjorie Ann Gugisburg Bob Lane Dick A. Hefty Henry Hefty Sherman Flogstad Reg Schive Fort Dodge

Renwick baseball team gears up for Border Line League

Final arrangements completed for Renwick to join the Border Line League. The first home game is Sunday afternoon June 4 against Bancroft. Team uniforms and equipment are being arranged, field work has faced weather delays, and supporters are urged to provide moral and financial help. Directors include Stanley McCurry, Dele Cole, Jake Kiley, Raymond Larsu, Ott Swanson.

Renwick Border Line Bancroft Ottesen Feild Stanley McCurry Ig Saanafer Dele Cole Jake Kiley Raymiond Larsua Utd Ott Swanson

Commercial Club Met Monday Night

The Renwick Commercial Club held its regular dinner and meeting Monday night with discussion on the passenger train service. The club favored protesting to the Tow Railroza Commission and appointed Dr. XN. R. Yarbrough to represent the club in action. Local civic groups are urged to join for coordinated action while theater plans were also advised.

Renwick Camamercial Club Tows Railroza Commission XN. R. Yarbrough

Adult Classes Shifted to June 14 and 16

Mira Rite Mae Hossman notes the adult class originally set for Tuesday June 13 will be moved to Wednesday due to the Band Festival. Mr Billings of Younkers will speak at the meeting. A separate session on Friday June 4 will cover furniture, drapery, and window treatment.

Mira Rite Mae Hossman Chong Mr. Billings Younkers

Dr Turners Brother To Be Honored At Manila Dedication

Dr. Turner learns his brother E S Turner and his wife left for Manila to attend dedication ceremonies for the E S Turner building honoring Everett Stanton Turner’s lifelong service to the Philippines. The YMCA project will house national offices and a central restaurant. Mr Turner is to receive the Gold YMCA Triangle for distinguished service to boys and youth, with a return to the United States expected in August.

L-A- Turner E.S. Turner Manilla P.I

Pastor Langholz Accepts Call to Renwick Church

Rev. Robert Langholz of Winterset has accepted the call as pastor for St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Renwick. He will begin duties late June or early July, is twenty eight, married with two children, and comes after several years at St. Pauls Lutheran in Winterset, highly recommended by supporters.

Robert Langholz Wintersellaws St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Renwick Langholz St. Paul's Lutheran Church Winterset St. Pauls Lutheran Church Ber. Langholz

Primary Election Message Encourages Voters to Participate

A Times feature urges readers to vote in the June primary elections, stressing the importance of party contests from county to state levels. It emphasizes civic duty and the need to study candidates, noting ongoing announcements and ads in past issues to aid in choosing the best officials.

Oth Times

Halverson and Pogge to wed in Humboldt church

Miss LaVonne Halverson daughter of Mr and Mrs Hale Halverson Humboldt will marry Henry Pogge of Renwick. The ceremony is set for June 10 at 9 2 at the First Lutheran Church in Humboldt.

LaVonne Halverson

County Farm Bureau and 4-H Club News Rally Planned

Plans are set for a county wide 4-H day at Humboldt High School Auditorium on June 5. County officers Fay, Rummens, Johnson, Korslund, and Odland will lead activities with registration by Henry and DeGroote. opening by Pars. lunch at Bick Joell Park. afternoon talks by Strachan Stockdale Messer. installation of officers. musical numbers by Larson Doolittle and others. a playlet Gateway To Dreams. and awards for perfect papers and attendance.

Humboldt High School Betty Lea Fey Jaine Rummens Mer Ellen Johnson Mary Korslund Gladous Odland Ea Henry Forres DeGroote Henry Pitstick Floyd ‘Lane Henry Olson Walter Hirchoff Sidney Pars 4-H Country Girls Creed Daria Mendinger Grove Lively Lassies Donald McGowan Mardelle Larson Bick- Joell Park Pat Strachan County Women’s Leslie Stockdale County Farm ‘Bureau Frances Messer Alji Larson Delana Darlings Thaeron Doolittle T.N.T. Club Vernon Humboldt Beaver Grove Wacousts Rutland Avery Humboldt Weaver

Mrs Stauffacher Died After Extended Illness May 26

Minnie Measke Stauffacher born 1895 in Browntown Wisconsin married Arthur Stauffacher in 1925 in Monroe Wisconsin. She lived on the Renwick farm, served as Sunday School teacher and W.S.W.S. officer, aided Red Cross, attended Monroe and Renwick churches, passed away May 26 1950 in Rochester Minnesota after care at Meyo Hospital. Survived by husband Arthur and daughter Carla Francisco, plus siblings and in-laws. Funeral services held May 28 at Renwick and Monroe churches with local bearers and musicians assisting.

Arthur Stauffacher Forchester Minnesota Port Dodge Rochester Minnie Carl and Wilhhelmins Measke Browntown Wisconsin Evangelical United Brethren Church Monroe Minnie Measke Renwick Minnie Stauffacher Shapni Ang Hesling Meyo Hospital of Carla Francisco Cailfords Martha Schulz Elmer Charles Maaske Wisco Jacob. Stauffacker Nice Terri Mitchell HL Sunderman Howard Orfans Sunderstatine Mon‘roe

First Band Concert Set for Wednesday June 7

The first summer band concert will be held Wednesday evening, June 7, under director Keith W. Baessier. The band has practiced hard and will deliver fine performances. Baessler invites all instrument players to join. practice is every Monday at the schoolhouse.

Keith W. Baessier Baessler

Union Bible School Program Sunday at Methodist Church

A Union Bible School program will be held Sunday evening May 4 at eight o'clock at the Methodist Church. Students of the Bible School will be presented and their work shown. Parents and friends are cordially invited to attend.

Methodist Church Bible School

Household Goods Sale Saturday June 3

Public auction set for Saturday June 3 by Heare Luchsinger featuring an itemized list of household goods offered for sale per the Renwick Times notice.

the Renwick Times Heare Luchsinger

Holstein Herd Shows High Milk Production Average

The Holstein herd, owned by W.H. Helmke andSen Renwick, produced an average of 418 pounds of butterfat and 11,811 pounds of milk last year. The test was supervised by Tower State College in cooperation with the national Holstein association.

Ve. Bay Renwick Gore -Inyo Times Tower State College Holsreio Beedonushters

Canton Swiss Show Yields Red Ribbons at Fort Dodge

Mr and Mrs Oges McCormick and Jerry Kranse attended the Canton Swiss Show in Fort Dodge on Thursday. Kranse exhibited two Brown Swiss calves and earned red ribbons in the open showing and in work classes.

Afr Oges McCormick Erence Heliy Jerry Kranse Hefti Fort Dodge Jerty Kranse

Sunday Visitors Register at Local Homes in Vernon Area

Vernon area families and friends shared weekend and Sunday visits at multiple homes including Kanawha, Bode, Mankato, and Dows. Notable attendees include Ben Wilkinson, Francis Krause, George Stewart, Eddie Simpson, and Herman Krause among others, with gatherings at the Weldhouse, Arends, Johnson, Erwin, Clowes, and Egearth homes.

Ben Wilkinson John Weldhouse Kanawha Jon Wilkinson Richard Arends Kenewhe Francis Krause Martin Johnson Bode Lacy Simpson Sherborn Minn Arnold Sisspson Mankato George Stewart Pamela Dows Eddie Simpson Dennis Canton Virgil Erwin Herman Krause Grace Walter McPeak Donald Clowes Mac Clowes Lonie Braz Stevie Roy Guy Bernard Metzinger Pierre S.D Roy Wigans Floyd Unwin Ames Arthur Larsen Vernon 2-H Cisre Swan Chris H. Schneider Geneva Minnesota Derwood Helmke John Swanson Floyd Nickles Duncombe Leonard Thompson Land Son Minneapolis Ernest Egeerth

Will Observe Silver Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Marshall Clancy of Hardy will observe a Silver Wedding Anniversary on Sunday June 4. An open house in their honor will run from 2 to 5 in the afternoon and 7 to 9 in the evening. The event is hosted by Mr and Mrs Leland Swan.

Marshall Clancy Ot Hardy Leland Swan

Census figures show small town population shifts

Final Renwick count stands at 472, up two from 1940. Humbold County totals decline 422 to 13,026, while Humbold town grows to 3,189 by 370. Dakota City reaches 637, Thor 258, others list losses: Gilmore City 738 down 169, Bradgate 188 down 73, Bode 465 down 44, Livermore 61% down 124, Rutland 221 down 84, Ottonsen 128 down 22, Goldfield 655 down 56.

Renwick Humbold County Humbold Dakota City Thor Gilmore City Bradgate Bode Livermore Rutland Otton Goldfield

Wright County Farm Bureau News Items Rally Day details and livestock contest

Wright County Farm Bureau notes rally day activities with 4-H club elections and a noon covered dish luncheon led by Mrs. Clarence Whitten. Livestock judging contest begins at 1 30 at Renny Tillman farm then Fred Morford's, with top two from three contests forming the county team.

Wright County Farm Bureau Hiehtichs Re. Beulsh Bowers Town State College Miss Bowers Ray Cuneral Y.w.c.a Lows State College Wright County Clarence Whitten Mothers of Lincoln Lassies League Jere Renny Tillman Farm Fred. Morford’s Ari Hibray

Fortnightly Club Flower Show Set for June 7

The Fortnightly Club will host its annual flower show on Wednesday June 7 at the Legion Hall. Entries accepted by 11:30 a.m. Judge Mrs. M. C. Weitman will oversee noon judging. Divisions cover baskets and vases with sections for irises through delphiniums, miscellaneous bouquets, and dinner table arrangements. Exhibitors may enter multiple classes. prizes awarded for first to third in each. The show opens to the public during the afternoon hours.

Legion Hall Aome MC. Weitman Mengaged Ther Visingle Petuniass Daring Seine

Beulah Yanney To Be Presented In Recital

Beulah Yanney is to be presented in a recital with a program featuring a group of pupils. The event is noted in the school schedule with confirmation of performances on Thursday at the Beulah School.

Beulah Yanney

Shirley Smith Receives Second Music Degree

Dr and Mrs FM Crawford attended baccalaureate and commencement exercises at Dre University in Des Moines Sunday and Monday Their daughter Mrs Shirley Smith of Des Moines received her second degree in bachelor of music education This time they returned home Tuesday evening

FM. Crawford Dre Univer Des Moines Shirley Smith

Lake Bible School Opens Next Monday

Daily Vacation Bible School will begin at nine oclock with classes for boys and girls. Miss Gwendoline Dueland and Miss Elain Haaland will teach. The event takes place at Lake Bible School and will run all day.

Bible School Gwendoline Dueland Elain Haaland

Dr Crawford Announces Office Closure Beginning June 9

Dr Crawford's office will close for a few weeks starting June 9 while he takes vacation. The notice notes the temporary shutdown and directs patients to contact alternatives during the hiatus.

Flm Crawford

Kanawha Hosts Two Day Celebration With Baseball Games

Kanawha will stage a two day celebration on Tuesday and Wednesday June 6 and 7. The event features concessions rides and stalls. A baseball game is scheduled each afternoon following the festivities.

Kanawha Jane

Amvets and Auxiliary to Meet on June 3 at Alfred Price Home

The Amvets and Amvets Auxiliary will meet Monday night at the Alfred Price home. The gathering aims to discuss post and auxiliary activities and upcoming community service plans. Members are urged to attend for scheduling and liaison updates.

Amvets Amvets and Amvets Alfred Price

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