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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1950

Page

4

Humboldt county swimmers begin lessons June 23

The Humboldt County Red Cross funds transportation for Renwick children to swim at Eagle Grove. Classes run six weeks from June 23 each Friday morning, with 9 45 arrival. Enrollment is six to fifteen years, tickets 3 1 for children under two, 4 30 for adults.

Humboldt County Eagle Grove Renwick Humboldt County Red Cross Renwick School Shool Board Wwe Walser’ McPeak Boone Gecaship Beit Cross/ ren Boone Township Boone

1920 Renwick High School Graduates Reunion and Banquet

The 1920 Renwick High School graduating class held an alumni banquet June 2 with all living members attending except three. Ellen Daw son Pelthher has died. Mrs Edna Black Stafford hosted a party for attendees. Letters from Schipull and Herbster were read. Class records were reviewed by secretary treasurer Ruby Egenes Hensel. Refreshments followed and the group noted the violet and Belgian blue and old gold class flowers.

Renwick High School Walter Schipull al- Hagtun Hazel Hawthorne Berbster Teka Okla Meta Tanek Foster Eagle Grove Ellen’ Dawson Pelthher Edna Black’ Stafford Herbster Ruby Egenes Hensel Florence Thiel Pieper Marshalltown Ethel Packard Bonsseller Coninth Auburn Everety Winters Hardy Doris Packard Kiester Jessie McGowan Helmke Ole T

Methodist Young People Present Service at Renwick and Hardy

The Renwick and Hardy Methodist Churches held a morning worship led by the Methodist Young People. Renwick participants included Howard Gillespie, Robert Zimmerman, Beulah Yanney, Phyllis Lane, Virginia Krause, Charles Green, Thadron Doolittle, Joanne Jones, and ushers Ramon Harris, Eugene Haugland, James White, and Duane Kiley. Hardy participants included Jerry Rasmus sen, Patricia Olden, Richard Clancy, Rachel Parnell, Marilyn Pardon, and Allen Wigans as pianist.

Howard Gillespie Robert Zimmerman Beulah Yanney Phyllis Lane Virginia Krause Charles Green Thadron Doolittle Joanne Jones Ushers Ramon Harris Eugene Haugland James White Duane Kiley Hardy Church Jerry Rasmussen Patricia Olden Richard Clancy Rachel Parnell Marilyn Pardon Allen Wigans

American Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers

The American Legion Auxiliary held their annual election of officers at their regular meeting Thursday evening. Officers elected were: President Mrs. Wesley Carlson, 1st Vice President Mrs. George Latch, 2nd Vice President Mrs. Floyd Swan, Secretary Mrs. John Zimmermen Trees, Chaplain Mrs. Henry Kepper, Sargeant at Arms Mrs. MM. St. Green, Historian Mrs. Loren Schi pull, and the Executive Committee Mrs. Ralph White, Mrs. Albert Netgon, Mrs. George Mills.

American Legion Auxiliary Wesley Carlson George Latch Floyd Swan John Zimmermen Henry Kepper John Huntrey Sargeant At Arms MM. St. Green Loren Schipull Ralph White Albert Netgon George Mills

Cavalcade of Music Honor Scores In Des Moines

Miss Marjorie Ann Gugisburg earned a superior rating for her clarinet solo at the Cavalcade of Music in Des Moines over the weekend. Miss Phyllis Helmke, now residing in Garner, received a superior for her contralto solo. Virginia Bonnstetter and Jackie Cashmere of Corwith, along with Sherman Flagstad and Henry Hefty, performed as a quartet in Des Moines Saturday morning. Local attendees included Mr and Mrs John Zimmerman and many others.

Marjorie Ann Gugisburg Cavalcade of Music Des Moines Phyllis Helmke Garner Virginia Bonnstetter Jackie Cashmere Corwith Sherman Flagstad Henry Hefty John’ Zimmerman Earl Bob Howard Gillespie Keith Baessler Velya Jones Patricia Fritz. Gugisburg Marjorie Ann Darlene N2r. Yarbrough Bob and Paul Edna Gillespie Sandra White Gaity Basler

Figurine Painting Lesson Scheduled June 20 At School House

An adult class will meet Tuesday June 20 at the school house for three figurine painting lessons. An instructor from Webster City will present the lesson starting at two o'clock. All ages are invited. a small charge covers travel, materials, and expenses. A related session on furniture choice and window treatment is set for Friday afternoon June 16.

Webster City

Richard Walker to Graduate from Chicago Law School

Richard Walker son of Mr and Mrs Chas Walker will graduate from the University of Chicago Law School. The Walkers leave today for Chicago to attend the graduating exercises and visit their son at his home for a few days.

Richard Walker Chas. Walker University of Chicago Law School Chicago

Boy Scouts Camping Trip Ends With Fishing and Fun

Eleven members of the Exploring Scouts left Thursday for a camping trip at Mud Lake and returned Saturday afternoon. Leader Braden Richardson reported the group enjoyed fishing boating and swimming with the seven named scouts and four others in the party.

T Che Mud Lake Braden Richardson Larry Liscum Exling Neremer Vin Wergeland Jerry Gorreil Clai: Florstad Myron Melvin Heartland Donald Demots Donald Harris Bill Ashpole Bob O'Rourke

Cedar Falls Intermediate Camp Hosts Local Teachers

Mrs. Sanford Anderson will test Monday for Cedar Falls to teach a class at the Evangelical United Brethren Church Intermediate Camp held at the Riverview Park assembly grounds. Local attendees include Ree Ann French Paty Hefty Marvin Pearson and Wesley Sunderman.

Sanford Anderson Cedar Falls Evangelical United Brethren Church Riverview Park Fromnhere Ree Ann French Paty Hefty Marvin Pearson Wesley Sunderman

Import Quantities of Eggs in 1949 Reported

George Latch reports 1949 egg imports including 3,359,423 dozen whole in shell chicken, 284,753 dozen whole in shell other, 93,205 pounds dried whole, 48,093 pounds frozen whole, 1,831,400 pounds yolks dried, 283,085 pounds yolks frozen, and 47,721 pounds albumen dried.

George Latch

Annual Flower Show Attracts Large Attendance

Fortnightly Club hosted its annual flower show on Wednesday, June 7, drawing over 100 entries across classes. Miss Ona Marie Engstrom won the most entries, with Mrs Shirley Engstrom earning the draw prize and Janet Martin receiving the miniature banquet prize for a child under 12. Awards covered baskets, wreaths, vases, peonies, pansies, tulips, and table arrangements.

Ellen Martinist Wilbur Phipps Shirley Engstrom Viva Doolittle Shirley Engstrom Dizs Marie Zimtmerman Gna Marie Engstrom Lene Elmar Carmen Pest Ona. Engstrom Marie Goettsch Grace Trask Vive Doolittle Marie Engstrom Alpha Eileen Stafford Ora Phipps Ora Maxistrom Columbine Ole Tjellaard Edne Stafford Alphe Kleen Viva Doolittle Evelyn Lane Viva. Doolittle Edna Stafford Ona Marie Engstrom Zimmerman Janet Martin

Evangelical Sunday School Picnic Set For June 3

The Evangelical United Brethren Church will hold its annual Sunday School picnic on Sunday June 3 at Renwick town park after the morning worship service.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Renwick

Silver Wedding Anniversary Held At Hardy Home

Observed guests marked the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Gl cyP Wanda Clancy with an open house in Hardy on Sunday June 4. The event hosted by their son in law and daughter Mrs and Mrs Leland Swan featured a three tiered white and silver wedding cake, a rose bow lily of the valley arrangement, and a decorated table with silver service. Attendants and hosts included Mrs Olof Kievelend, Delah Jean Hefti, Betty Hefti, Mrs John Zimmerman, Mrs Melvin Clancy, Mrs Myron Clancy, Mrs Dudier Blests, Mrs Welter Hefti and Marilyn Hefti. One hundred seventy relatives and friends attended to extend congratulations and the couple received many gifts.

Arthur Saxton Olof Kievelend Delah Jean Hefti J Betty Hefti John’ Zimmerman Ister Glaner Melvin Clancy Myron Clancy Dudier Blests Clancy Welter Hefti LaVerne Marilyn Bill Hetti Goldfield Rose. Hetty Renwick Albert Hetti

Residents urged to vote on street oiling plan in Renwick

Algona area representatives told Renwick residents about oiling streets using heated tar swaths. Six blocks minimum at 60 dollars per block. 15 blocks or more 54 dollars per block with intersections funded by the town. Final calls by June 19.

Algona Renwick Har] Gimer Commercial Club Gimer

Palmer baby girl born at Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge

Mr and Mrs Donald Palmer welcomed a daughter born Sunday January 11 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Dodge. The infant has been named Donna Mirian.

Donald Palmer Jame Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge Donna Mirian

Rev Blumhagen Accepts Call to Burnside Baptist Church

Rev Blumhagen has accepted a call as pastor of the Baptist Church at Burnside, Iowa, and he and his family will move soon. His wife and daughter Elaine moved to Renwick years ago, and Mrs Blumhagen taught in the local grade school.

Highway 60 Nears Completion If Weather Allows

With favorable weather the black topping of Highway 60 should finish by Thursday or Friday and open to the public promptly. Shoulder work remains, but traffic will not be interfered with. The community welcomes the relief from rough detours caused by heavy traffic.

Renwick and Algona Play Sunday Baseball Showdown

Renwick hosted Algona in a high school style baseball game last Sunday, ending with a 9 to 8 score in favor of Renwick. Pitchers Keith Hegger and Wesley Carlson led Renwick on the mound as observers noted notable team improvement. A game is planned for Sunday afternoon June 18 at Vernon Field, weather permitting.

Renwick Lone Rock Keith Hegger Wesley Carlson Algons Vernon Field

Benwick High School Band Performs At Mason City Festival

The Renwick band made its first appearance at the Mason City Band Festive on Tuesday. The radio announcer praised the well trained band. Keith Beessier directed the band and Kay Caron of Livermore was named 22 Qresn of the Festival.

Benwick High School North Lows Mason City Renwick Iti Wes Keith Beessier Biss Kay Caron Livermore

Ames Carl Martin Graduates From State College

Carl F. Martin son of Mr and Mrs Glen Martin received a bachelor of science degree in animal husbandry at the seventy ninth annual commencement at Iowa State College. He also received a commission as second lieutenant in the air force ROTC. Attending were Mr and Mrs Glen Martin Beth Glen East and Jenet Susie Martin Mr and Mrs Chas Trask and Mr and Mrs Merle Martin.

Carl F. Martin Gien F. Martin Lowe State College Carl hnehender_ Cari Air Force Division ROTC Glen Martin Beth Glen East and Jenet Susie Martin Chas. Trask Merle Martin

Betty Espeland to Wed Lloyd Erwin at St Olef Lutheran

Mrs Andrew Espeland announces the approaching marriage of Betty Louise Espeland to Lloyd A. Erwin of Renwick. The ceremony will be at St Olef Lutheran Church in Bede on Saturday evening July 1 at eight o clock.

Andrew Espeland Betty Louise Lloyd A. Erwin Virgil Erwin Renwick St Olef Lutheran Church Bede

Piano Recital Set For Monday Evening

Mrs. D. J. Christenson will present a group of piano pupils to a recital Monday evening June 19 at the Methodist Church. The public is invited to attend.

D. J. Christenson Piaro

Tin Cans and Rubbish Wills Be Hauled Away notice

Notices published in Renwick state tin cans and rubbish will be collected and hauled away. The first collection is Monday, June 19. All tin cans and rubbish must be in strong, easy to handle containers.

Renwick

Harriett Ruberg and Kenneth Siemens Bride in Clarion

Harriett Ruberg daughter of Dr and Mrs Peter Ruberg Clarion and Kenneth Siemens son of Mr and Mrs M J Siemens Goldfield were united in marriage Sunday afternoon June 11 at the United Presbyterian Church Clarion The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev WB Gemble The bride wore a white net gown with a finger tip veil The matron of honor was Alicia Deen and the bridesmaid was Margrette Siemens The best man was Donald Siemens and the groom wore a ten suit A reception followed in the church basement with about 100 guests The couple will live on a farm near Renwick The bride attended Vernon Consolidated School Cedar Falls and taught at Vernon for four years The groom is a Renwick High School graduate and a farmer Dist: Fort Dodge and other relatives attended from LaVerne Fort Dodge Webster City and other cities, including guests from Des Moines, Montgomery Alabama, and Florida.

Ruberg Peter Reberg Clarion Kenneth Siemens M.J. Siemens Goldfield Marriaze United Presbyterian Church WB. Gemble Alicia Deen Margreté Siemens Linda Kay Kent Colleen McGowen Johnny Ebly Eubly Donald Siemens Francis Buhére Richard ‘McCutcheon Sengz Carr Rams Bernard Siemens Warren Lee Ruberg Melvin Kibly Agua” Jhe Hessie Helms Arlene Wilheks Delores Hintz Mergeres Wikhehe Joan Bos Ruch Wm. Siemens Banewhe Frank Kendell Fort Dodge Cate Green Yelow Rose Renwick Albert Wilheim LaVerne Betty Sorenson Anker Larson Frank Hendall Cora Pees Fort’ Dodge Richard Bakken Bode Marnakee Webster City Carla Stauffacher San Francisco Calif William Gasch Polk City Meryellen Gasch Des Moines Isequelyn O'Hern Martha Jo Hern Montgomery Ala Birt Beckwith Cherokee Kenneth Attschul Janice Stevie Miami Florida John Siemens Ilinois Donald Siemans Texas

Des Moines Elevator Service Convention Attended

Wayne Doolittle attended the Ele vators Service Company convention at Des Moines on Monday and Tuesday.

Wayne Doolittle Elevators Service Company Des Moines Afonday

Also Mentioned on This Page

Methodist Renwick and Richard Walker Law School Boy Scouts Evangelical Sunday School Dale Cole Commercial Clb The Renwick Community Creamery Times Office Rev. Blumhagen Burnside Carl Martin Gradates Ames Betty L. Espeland Lloyd Erwin Harriet Ruberg SUN
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