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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1951

Page

4

Gladys Nelson and Willard Gisel Wed at Renwick Church

Gladys Nelson and Willard E Gisel wed at the Methodist Church of Renwick in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev Chester Custer The event featured a 15 minute prelude by pianist Nelli Mae Marsh and vocal numbers by Shelby Nelson The couple will reside in Ventura Iowa with out of town guests from several nearby towns The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Nelson and the groom the son of Mr Robert Gisel of Ventura Iowa The ceremony included a large bridal party and a reception in the church dining room

Methodist Renwick Jane Gladys Joan Nelson Albert Nelson Willard E. Gisel Robert Gisel Ventura Iowa Chester Custer Mias Nelli¢ Mae Marsh Shelby Nelson Dorothy’ Starr Ft. Madison Gerald Olson Eloise Peterson Iowa City Maid of Honors Mary Lynn Nelson Larry Nelson Robert Wolfram Ventosa Richard Gisel Church Fred Rasmussen Kenneth Bruene Doris.Nelson Myron Clancy Betty Nelson Robert Nelson Richard Nelson Alfred Kieen Virgil Erwin Alvin Engstromn Wim. Beenen Jim Kelling Canada Faille Mr. Gisel Venture High School Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Randall High School Martin Nervig Eagle Grove Pritchard Viva Kutzner Wolfram David Ripley Perry A. J. Kudje Virginia Klemme C. L. Veach Betlevuny Robert Lee Veach

Humboldt County Girls to 4-H Convention

The 22nd annual 4-H girls convention will be held at Iowa State College in Ames on June 2 to 23. Humboldt county delegates include Fern Adams Patty Edge Nancy Meckinosh Glovis Johnson Rita DeGroote Veda Reem Arioene McGowan Renwick Thaerun Doolittle Alice Larson, with Gloria Johnson named best groomed girl to compete statewide. Highlights feature Miss Lois Fisher author and lecturer and UN official Ernest Nalibala from Islands East Africa as speakers.

Lows State College Antes Iowa Followieg Humboldt County Fern Adams Quesen Patty Edge Humeboldt Nancy Meckinosh Livermore Glovis Johnson Rita DeGroote Veda Reem Humboldt Arioene McGowan Renwick Thaerun Doolitle Alice Larson Bode Gloria Johnson Lois Fisher United Nations Democracy Ernest B. Nalibala Islands East Africa Trusteeship Council The Forrest DeGroote Henry Fitstick Myrtle Hewitt

Obituary of Mrs Bertha Gugger in Renwick community

Mrs Bertha Gugger born September 1 1884 in Emmen Switzerland held seven languages and worked twenty five years at Krupp Silver Establishment. She served Red Cross in youth and later led Red Cross Supply Depot earning a silver medal. She married Fred Gugger October 14 1929 and became American citizen at Renwick. She died June 16 1951 after long illness cared by family. Services were held June 19 at Renwick Methodist Church with Rev H L Sunderman officiating.

Bertha Rose Jacob and Marianna Berger Emmen Canton of Lucerne Switzerland Reformed Church Evangelical United Brethren Church Renwick Emmenbruecke France Krupp Silver Establishment Red Cross Inmai Red Cross Hertha Berger Fred Gugfer Ladies Aid Guzger Gugger Berthe Gugger Fritz Louise Gugger Edward Mets Luchsinger Ernest Eloise Gugger Chester Ogan

Local Social Notices List Regional Residents

Ard Gisel of Maquaketa, Nellie Mae Marsh of Town City, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Austin of Canton Minn, Mr. and Mrs. Myron Clancy of Hardy, Mr. and Mrs. J. E Dubrkoff of Sumner, and Mr. Charles Rick of Muscatine are listed in the community event notice.

Ard Gisel Maquaketa Nellie Mae Marsh Town City Guy Austin Canton, Minn Myron Clancy Hardy J. E Dubrkoff Sumner Charles Rick Muscatine

Radio Artists To Appear June 26 At Methodist Church

Al and Ivy Walsh, known from We Remember NBC and Studebaker ABC programs, perform sacred music at The Methodist Church on June 26. The event, under Veterans Hospital Programs, offers free bedside radios to veterans and Armed Forces personnel, with admission free and public invited.

Methodist Church Ivy Walsh NBC Studebaker ABC Renwick Veterans Hospital Programs Veterans Hospitals Ivy

Nite O.E.S. Observance At Renwick Chapter

The Renwick Chapter of the Eastern Star held the annual post matrons and past patrons night. A large attendance was present. Mrs. Marion Carter of Thor was an out of town post matron attending.

Renwick The Eastern Star Tog Elder Marion Carter Thor

Secure Swimming Registration Cards

Those who wish to take swimming lessons are asked to register at the Times Office soon. Bible School participants may start in the second week with the first class Thursday June 28 at 9 am. Meet at the west side of the Times Office.

Times Office

Graveside Services for Infant McPeak

Infant Mark Allen McPeak son of Mr and Mrs Milford M McPeak was born June 18 at Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge and died twelve hours later He is survived by his parents one brother Michael Lynn Graveside services were held Wednesday morning June 2 at Elaywood Cemetery

Mark Allen McPeak Milford M. McPeak Lutheran Fort Dodge Michael Lynn Elaywood Cemetery

Camp and convention travel notes from Lutheran and Baptist groups

Ruth Martin left Monday for a ten day American Baptist Camp session at Green Lake Wisconsin. Five youths from Lake Lutheran Church departed Fort Dodge Friday for Seattle Washington to attend the National Luther League Convention. They are Charlene Edwards, Phillip Oppedahl, Ronald Hooker, Sumner Oppedahl and Billy Nelson.

Ruth Martin American Baptist Green Lake Wis The Lake Lutheran Church Fort Dodge Seattle Wash Charlene Edwards Phillip Oppedahl Ronald Hooker Sumner Oppedahl Billy Nelson

Ames Graduates at Eightieth State College Commencement

James Gillespie son of Mr and Mrs C M Gillespie and Walter Martin son of Mr and Mrs Bert Martin Renwick were among about 1000 graduates receiving degrees and certificates Friday evening at the eightyeth annual commencement at Iowa State College. Walter earned a Bachelor of Science in agricultural economics and James a degree in agricultural education. Dr E Finley president gave the commencement address at Circle Will Field starting at 7 15 p.m.

James Gillespie Sis C M Gillespie Walter Martin Bert Martin Renwick Lows State College Walter James E. Finley Circle Willi Field

Attending 4-H Convention at Ames

Maurine Nissen of the Belles Boone 1-H club attends the 4-H Convention in Ames on Wednesday. Maurine will sing in the H Strate Charts and in a special A Capella group Sixteen girls from Wright County are also attending.

Maurine Nissen Belles Boone Ames Maurine Wright County

Amvets Picnic Set for July at Renwick Park

The Amvets and Amvets Auxiliary announce their annual picnic at Renwick Park on Sunday July 1. Families are urged to attend for a day of food activities and community fellowship hosted by the two organizations.

Amvets Renwick Park Sundar

Hanson reunion noted at Roy Henson home

Sunday visits flocked to Perry and Woolstock as Glen Martin and family joined Evelyn McCormick. many relatives from Goldfield Eagle Grove Charles City and other towns gathered for dinner and a Hanson reunion at Roy Henson home with several households listed as guests.

Glen Martin Evelyn McCormick Perry Glen Mertie Chicago Ernest Jones Zelfz Martin Goldfield Willard Jones Woolstock Flord Lester Harry Lester Edwin Amosson Eagle Grove Harlan Jorven Melend Jody Janet James Jennie Charles City Nenie Wicks Floyd Lester Gary Hetlan Jotten Amos Amosson Roy Henson Hanson Sen. J

Boone Valley 4 H Club Plans Summer Activities

The Boone Valley Go-Getters 4 H Club met at the Sie mens home with 15 members one leader Don Silver and two visitors Dale Smith William Drummer. An A H tour is set for July 2 meeting at 1 00 at Dean and Don Haffaker then a pot luck supper in Ren wick park. Summer meetings move to first Tuesday monthly due to band practice. 4 H softball games scheduled Fridays through August 9 at Renwick mostly, two at Clarion. junior and senior games each time. Lunch served by Mrs Siemens and Mrs Silver. Dean Huftaxér, Reporter

Boone Valley Go-Getters Frank Roger Siemens Don Silver Dale Smith William Drummer Dean Don Haffaker Renwick Clarion Siemens Silver Dean Huftaxér

Baptist Association Meeting at Fort Dodge

The North June Baptist Association held its annual meeting on June 18 at The Riverview Baptiste Church in Fort Dodge with the theme The Foundation of God Standeth Sure. Rev. E F Thompson was named Town and Country committee member and James Nelson was reelected association clerk. Attendees from here included Rev. E F Thompson and several ladies and gentlemen with additional members at the evening session.

North June Baptist Association Riverview Baptise Fort Dodge God E. F.thompson James Nelson E. F. Thompson James M. Nelson Carl Keiling Gen. Peters Chas. Walker W. P. Metoon Geo. Hoffman Terry Mitchell Oscar Engstrom Glen Martian Chas. Trask and Mirs Bert Martin J. C. Buchayer Frank Ward Martha Baker

Lake Bible School Program Sunday Set to End Friday

Lake Lutheran Church will conclude two weeks of all day Bible School classes this Friday. Miss Elaine Haaland and Marilyn Gangstead teach the program. Sunday, June 24, a Bible School service and program will be at Goldfeld Park at 11 am, followed by a picnic dinner at noon and contests and games.

the Lake Lutheran Elaine Haaland Marily Gangstead Goldfeld Park

Methodist Church Specials and Summer Session Notes

Church schedule details from Renwick and Hardy Iowa list Sunday School times and vacation Bible school sessions. Notices mention no service on July 24 and reference names James Yungtias and Ivy Walsh with dates June 26 27.

Renwick Iowa James Yungtias Jone Union Ivy al Walsh WSC Hardy Herold Pannell

Religious notices from Renwick area churches

Church notices from Renwick area include services at St Pauls Lutheran Renwick Lutheran Lake Lutheran and Baptist churches. Announcements cover Sunday worship, vacation Bible school, confirmation class, Sunday school programs and a Lutheran World Action film program. Sixtieth anniversary events are planned for Sunday July first with multiple sessions and guest greetings.

ST. Paul's Lutheran Church Renwick E. Langholz Lurder School

Recital Series by Mrs Christenson Pupils Set in June

Mrs D J Christenson will present three piano pupil recitals at the Methodist Church on June 21 23 and 25 with about thirty students in tonight's session and groups of twenty and two high school players performing on Friday and Monday respectively at eight o clock.

D. J. Christenson Junor Methodist Church

Independents Rally Abandoned at Corwith Loss This Sunday

The Renwick Independents were defeated by Corwith with three home runs aiding the win. They are set to play Algona EC at Renwick this Sunday June 24 with a 2 25 pm start.

Renwick Corwith Independents Algona EC

Firemen's Association Meeting Report

Otto Swanson R B McGowar and Samson Flogstad attended the Wright County Firemen's Assoc meeting in Goldfield last Thursday evening. A brief session preceded a demonstration by the Goldfield Fire department. The petty county meeting will be held at Renwick on Thursday night.

Otto-Swanson R. B.mcgowar Samson Flogstad Wright County Firemen’s Assoc Goldfield Petty County Renwick

New Arrivals Birth Announcement for Gary Dean Roseberry

Bir. end. Mrs. Jerry Roseberry announce the birth of a baby boy named Gary Dean on Thursday June 14. The child weighs nine pounds six ounces.

Jerry Roseberry Gary Dean

Methodist Conference Held at Grace Church Waterloo

The North Iowa Animal Conference of the Methodist Church will meet at Grace Methodist Church in Waterloo from June 20 to 24. Mrs Raymond Saxton of Hardy will attend as lay delegate, and Rev Chester E E Custer left for the conference. Mrs Custer will attend the last two days. No church service on Sunday June 24, but Sunday School will be held.

North Iowa Grace Methodist Waterloo Raymond Saxton Hardy Chester EE Custer

Film At Lake Church Showcasing Global Action Sim

A film titled Turn In The Reach will be shown at Lake Cherchac Gelock Sunday evening. The movie depicts a world action sim and outlines what a fictional organization does in Europe Africa and Indonesia.

Fim Lake Cherchac & Gelock Tatheran Shic Europe Africa Indonesia

District Amvers Auxiliary Meeting Attendees Elected Officers

Attended district Amvers Auxiliary meeting at Rolke last Wednesday. Mrs. Ernest Macha was retiring district president and Mrs. Feltis the retiring Secretary. Mrs. Joe Lane was elected district Sergeant at Arms at this meeting.

Ernest Macha Rickard Feltis Henneth Burk Amvers Rolke Wednnesday Mecha Feltis Joe Lane Ames

Ames Softball Team Wins Dormitory Class Championship

Robert Doolitle of Renwick is listed as a member of the Alumni Hall I softball team that won the Dormitory Class 3 Championship in the Iowa State Intramural Tournament of 1953. The event drew 1653 players from 133 teams across 320 games on the intramural fields.

Robert Doolitle Renwick Alumni Hall I Iowa State

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gladys Nelson Humboldt Co Bertha Gugger O.E.S Tey Walsh Ll.c Boone Valley Club H. E. Sunderman Eldén Walter Sandey Sehgal Press Barbare Emer the Lake Church Systers Sons of the Congregation Algona Lake Church District Am Vers Dick Elmer James McGowan Jimmie MccGowan Julia Heggen Washington, D.C Bertha Stread Emil Bathke Bloomer Maurice Nissen John Kiley Carl Vromen 3. H. Streeter Wayne Streeter Woden
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