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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1947
Page
3
In Renwick on May 1 at 2 pm, Bernice DeMooy daughter of Fred and Mrs DeMooy married Eldon Walter son of Hal Walter of Coleman Michigan. Rev H L Lunderman officiated a single ring ceremony followed by a candlelit reception at the DeMooy home with family in attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Marty and others spent Sunday at Rice Lake for fishing. Bob Zimmerman stayed with relatives Albert Hefti. Ernest Machy visited Algoma and Fr. Dodge Friday. Merle Hurreim and family visited relatives in Vincent Saturday. Bob Whitson and family joined Floyd Lowmiller for Saturday supper in Webster City. Lester Smith family visited his mother Mamie Smith in Hardy. Mrs. Carl Werling of Rutland and Mrs. Chas Brown spent Thursday in Eagle Grove. Arlene Anderson will work for the Telephone Co. in Clarion. Floyd Lowmiller family visited J. Olson’s Dakota City home. Madlyn, Mrs. Lowmiller’s sister, visited briefly. Wesley Schutz and family saw Clarence Holm on Wednesday. Chas Brown and daughters visited Carl Werling in Rutland. Harry Christenson and Hans Holm, Mason City, spent the weekend with Clarence Holm.
The Renwick community creamery announces a price cut starting June 1, reducing milk to one cent per quart for customers. The move signals a local effort to boost consumption and support households.
Piano pupils of Mrs D J Christenson held recitals Monday and Tuesday evenings at the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Attendees included numerous junior and senior students with many named performers such as Allen Wigans Shirley Flogstad Gary Basler Marilyn Sadler Cur tis Ganzeveld Audrey Wigans and Marilyn Dasch. Mrs Christenson attended both events and both evenings featured strong performances by a large roster of students.
Miss Berniece Anderson visited Steve Sampson home and with M Lena Sampson at Thor. Decoration Day attracted numerous relatives including the Beggens Evgstroms and Heggens. Families from Eagle Grove Belmond Clarion and Humboldt gathered at various homes for church events and visits. Averill Oppadahl, Waldorf graduate, starts at Standard Oil in Mason City.
A public meeting honoring British Ambassador Lord Inverchapel was held Tuesday night at the High School auditorium in Eagle Grove. Gov. Robert Blue attended and welcomed guests before Roger Newburn introduced the ambassador, who spoke on England’s postwar challenges, agriculture progress, food imports, housing losses, and severe winter and floods impacts. The audience asked questions, leaving attendees with a clearer view of English readjustments after the war. Attendees from Renwick included Mr. and Mrs. Geo Bell, Mrs. Jessie Helmke, and Mr. and Mrs. Beith B. Hall.
Adults and youths gathered Thursday evening at Lake Cornelia for a roller skating party hosted by the Boy Scouts. The event provided entertainment and a social outing for local residents.
The W S C S group gathered in church parlors Wednesday afternoon with devotions by Mrs. Emma Larson and a lesson from India At The Crossroads by Mrs. Maude Clancy. Mrs. Edna James led the spiritual lesson and entertainment, a light repast was served, and plans were announced for the next meeting hosted by Mrs. Gudrun Anderholm, Mrs. Betle Winter and families, along with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kreuse and Grace and Virginia, and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bodener at the James home. Lawrence Thompson of Greeley visited his mother Mrs. Louretta Thompson over the weekend.
Miss Doris Kurfman daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen Kurfman and Duane K Olson son of Mr and Mrs C L Olson of Goldfield were married in a candlelight ceremony Sunday afternoon June 1 at three o'clock in the Renwick Baptist Church. Rev S C Blimhagen officiated before an altar decorated with snap dragons. The bride wore a light blue street length dress and carried a white bible with carnation and sweet peas. Ushers were Donald and Carl Martin. The bride was given in marriage by her father and the groom's attendant was Richard Kurfman. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the church banquet room.
Dr W A Long’s office will be closed for two weeks from June 23 during his vacation. The Times notes the temporary break and advises patients to plan accordingly.
Dr F M Crawford announces his office will be closed from Sunday to Saturday June 14. The notice appears in the local paper as a brief franchise closure for a medical practice.
Readable fragments show youth from the 4,5 Clubs in the area attending a four day 4-H Camp at Clear Lake. The event began Tuesday and continues through Thursday with participants from Lake Clippers, Lively Lassies, Belles of Boone, and T. N. T. Club including named youths such as Phyllis Lang, Elaine Haaland Vigorous Ver don Lavonne Erwin Audrew Helmers Grove Lavonne Zalverson Dorothy Sandren Reulsh Varrey Ruth Martin Dorlg Kreft and Mardelle Larson.
Mrs. Raymond Paine Mrs. Henry Kratt Mrs. P. G. Seigelig Mrs. Harold Gositsch Mrs. John Searle Mrs. Norman Heimke and Rev. and Mrs. P. G. Lutz attended a Lutheran Church Women’s Missionary Society Convention at Brite on Thursday of last week.
Olena Heggen B A and Alla Wyatt elementary diplomas awarded at Iowa State Teachers College during graduating exercises. These two students were among the community’s newest educators honored in the ceremony.
About 100 Amvets Amvets Auxiliary American Legion and Avaiiare Members gathered at the schoolhouse for a Memorial Day picnic. The afternoon featured a baseball game and socializing among veterans and their families.
Memorial Day services at Elmwood and Vernon cemeteries and the park bridge drew strong crowds. The program featured a well presented PIGETAM observance and honored those who gave so much to save their country.
Boone Township and Omar Davis family plus Maine Yanner households were Sunday dinner guests at Harold Yanner's. Deane McCurry family joined Sunday evening at the same home. Belles of Boone 4H met Saturday afternoon with Maxine Bank. Ruth Ann Kleen and fifteen members delivered talks on wood finishes and curtain construction. Mareene Poggs led a surprise after which a dainty lunch was served by Mrs Vérne Harrison. Various other local families hosted dinners and visits including Roseberry birthday, visits from Wes Helmke clan, Gary Peer from Algona, and school visits by Milo Pateson family. The neighborhood saw many social visits and travels to towns like Fort Dodge, Ames, and Chicago connections noted.
A children’s day program will be held at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Renwick on Sunday morning, June. program begins at 11:09. A picnic dinner follows at noon and the afternoon features games and contests for attendees.
The Men's Brotherhood at St Paul's Lutheran Church Renwick invites men and women from Lake Burhan and local churches to a ladies night event in the church basement scheduled for tonight June 5. The notice emphasizes a special invitation to nearby congregations for fellowship and participation.
A community Flag Day event at Renwick Town Park on Sunday June 15 invites all residents to attend. The program begins at 3 PM with remarks honoring veterans and those who served, followed by a varied program in a spirit of patriotism.
Vernon Township residents and guests gathered during Memorial Day weekend visiting relatives and friends in local homes. The social circuit included stops at the Brain, Bram, May Stiely and Wilkinson households, with names such as Gerali Nelson, Rick Ripley, Leonard Thompson, and Eddie Thompson appearing among attendees. Memorial Day activities spanned Ames, Des Moines, Minneapolis, and Sexton areas as families celebrated together.
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