Renwick School Faculty Complete for Coming Year
The Renwick school board finalized the coming year’s faculty by approving the last contract. Returning teachers include Winfred Baker of George, Iowa, Miss Verda Watton of Aurora, Iowa, and Miss Bertha Hunter of Shell Rock, Iowa. New hires are F. H. Montgomery of Monroe, Miss Anawayne Jackson of Mankato Mina, Edwin A. Nash of Nichols, Charles Fry of Cedar Falls, Miss Mary B. Fuhrman of LeMars, Miss Ethel Harland of Gravity, and Lucille Downs of Greene, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfred Baker
George
Iowa
Verda Watton
Aurora
Bertha Hunter
Shell Rock
F. H. Montgomery
Monroe
Lows
Anawayne Jackson
Mankato
Mina
Edwin A. Nash
Nichols
Charles Fry
Cedar Fails
Mary B. Fuhrman
LeMars
Ethel Harland
Gravity
Lucille Downs
Greene
Ladies From Scotland Visit Relatives Here
Mrs Agnee Stevenson and Miss Jeannie Young of Kingeacleagh Ayr Scotland visited Jas McGowan and Jas Clowes homes, dined with relatives, and attended a tea in Goldfield. They plan to tour the United States, visiting Traer California and various states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnee Stevenson
Jeannie Young
Kingeacleagh
Ayr
Scotland
Jas. McGowan
Jas. Clowes
McGowan
Goldfield
United States
Traer
California
Catfish Season Rules In Iowa Publicized
Catfish became legal July 1 under Iowa law. Inland streams open May 1 and close May 80 to permit spawning in June. All waters open July 1. Daily catch limit is fifteen with a minimum length of twelve inches.
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Iowa
Broken Arm For Chris Schneider Jr After Bicycle Fall
Chris Schneider Jr. broke his right arm Wednesday evening while riding a bicycle. He will be unable to help his father milk the cows for several weeks.
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Chris Schneider Jr
Shower Honors Nora Nissen Before July Wedding
Mrs Wilbur Nissen and Mrs Maurice Nissen hosted a miscel laneous shower for Miss Nora Nissen at the M B Richardson home last Friday with forty guests. The event featured poems, a mock wedding and bride advice from guests. Nora received many gifts and refreshments were served. Out of town guests included several matrons from Kanawha Garner Titonka Humboldt Corwith and Stihon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Nissen
Maurice Nissen
M. B. Richardson
Nora Nissen
Robert Watson
Omaha
Neb
W. H. Long
Nora
Jesa Balzier
John Freerksen
Kanawha
Evelyn Waller
Garner
Ida Sachan
Titonka
Henry Gregerson
Isabelle
Gladys
B. B. Watson
Humboldt
Lester Bornstetter
Corwith
Melvin Severins
StiHaon
Missionary Breakfast by Local Methodist Society
The Womans Foreign Missionary society held a 7 am breakfast Tuesday at Mrs. C. F. Flemmig's home. Following the meal, Mrs. Calla Tanck led the Missionary lesson and Mrs. A. R. Martin delivered the Devotional lesson. President Mrs. A. D. Gimer presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans’ Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
C. F. Flemmig
Calla Tanck
A. R. Martin
A. D. Gimer
Surprise Party for Lou Ann Sperry by The Gang
A group of children on Baptist church lane held a Monday afternoon surprise party for Lou Ann Sperry who is moving from Renwick with her parents to Greene. They collected pennies and gave a present from The Gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Ann Sperry
Renwick
Greene
Lou Ann
Fortnightly Club Hosts Children's Party at Schoolhouse Park
The Fortnightly club held a children's party in the schoolhouse park last Thursday afternoon. Entertainment was organized by Mrs. Flord Lane and Mrs. A. H. Stafford while refreshments were provided by Mrs. W. HE. Long and Mrs. H. E. Goettsch.
Masons Hold Stag Party for New Building Purchase
The Masons held a stag party Monday night in their hall to celebrate the purchase of the building. The evening featured various amusements and refreshments served by a committee.
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Masons
Farewell Party and Community Notices at Local School
The ninth grade hosted a farewell surprise party at the schoolhouse Monday evening for Milford K Sperry who leaves this week with his parents Supt and Mrs M Hirk Sperry for a new home in Greene. The Waldorf College Male Quartet of Forest City tours Midwest and will perform at the Humboldt Norwegian Lutheran church at 8 pm Thursday. Paul Oppedahl of Rentwick is a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford K. Sperry
M. Hirk Sperry
Greene
Waldorf College
Forest City
Humboldt
Paul Oppedahl
Rentwick
Wisconsin
Minnesota
South Dakota
Iowa
Kanawha
Nora Nissen
Nissen
Various Local Births and Community News in Renwick 1917
Twenty-One Years Ago notes from Renwick Times detail births and family visits in Renwick and nearby towns, including Howard Bogard's baby daughter and Fred Engstrom's new son. The issue records illness, surgeries, visitors from Fairmont and Minneapolis, a bomb accident, a Renwick victory over Goldfield in a summer game, church events, a choir surprise, and annual picnics involving Kelling, Kanawha, and Belmond residents.
Renwick Times announces weekly publication details
The Renwick Times, established in 1834 and published every Thursday by L. W. Miller, notes post office entry as second class matter and lists annual subscription at $2.00.
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Renwick Times
L. W. Miller
Renwick
Thousands Enter 1938 Iowa Fair for $18,036 in Prizes
Iowa 4 H club leaders announce the Centennial State Fair in Des Moines this August will draw 2000 to 3000 farm youths competing for 18,036 in prizes across livestock crops and home economics events. Boys and girls will show nearly 2000 calves pigs sheep and colts with prizes ranging from beef cattle to health contests and demonstrations. The general fair prizes total 116,227 in this year’s Centennial event highlighting 100 years of state farming and homemaking history.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Methodist Children’s Day Observed and Local Visits
The Methodist church marked Children’s Day with services. Mimbach’s Store announced closure all day Monday July 4. Abs. Hezel Berry and son Frank visited relatives at Hampton last Sunday. Marion Klassie of Cedar Falls spent the weekend with the Klassie family in Cedar Falls. Supt. M. Kirk Sperry and family moved Tuesday to their new home in Greene. Mr. and Mrs. John Brink and son Richard of La Verne spent Sunday at the Ray Feltis home. Mrs. Clarence Johnson and children Robert and Berbers were Eagle Grove visitors last Saturday. A.B. Richardson is visiting Des Moines with his daughter, Mrs. Everett Graber, and family. Some ponder the primary purpose of the President’s trip across the country. That’s it, primary. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Goettsch and daughter Judith Lyon of Keystone, visiting at R. M. Goettsch’s home, visited friends in Mason City last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HL Ball
Chas
M.D. Carter
Dorothy
Doris Engstrom
Buffalo Center
E. M. Smith
John Egenes
Ellen
Nellie Anderson
Minneapolis
J. Q. Anderson
Randall
Iowa
Renwick
Goldfield
Griebe
Richardson
Ellen E. Hall
Mildred Overbench
Des Moines
Pinkham
Methodist Church
M. Kirk Sperry
Ness
Greane
John Brink
Richard
la Verne
Ray Feltis
Clarence Johnson
Robert
Berbers
Eagie Grove
A.B. Richardson
Everett Graber
Harold Goettsch
Judith Lyon
Keystone
R. M. Goettseh
Mason City
Renwick Theatre Series July Showings and Drawings
Renwick Theatre hosts two nightly performances at 7 30 and 9 00 on Saturday and Sunday July 2 3 featuring The Barrier with Leo Carillo and Jean Parker plus Vaudeville and News. July 5 6 presents Hills of Old Wyoming with Hopalong Cassidy plus Travelogue and Vaudeville. Wednesday drawing night. Register Tuesday for Wednesday drawings. Admission for drawing night 10 cents and 26 cents. other nights 10 cents and 20 cents. Tune in to WMT Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at 12 55 PM for Cass theatre circuit news with free admissions.
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Iuly
Leo Carillo
Jean Parker
Old
Wyoming
Hopalong Cassidy
WMT
Cass Theatre
Also Mentioned on This Page
Renwick Savings Bank
Renwick, Iowa
Farm Loans and Insurance
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Pratt & Lambert House
P&l
Pratt & Lambert
Wisconsin Lumber Co
L. W. Fleming
Mer
Humboldt Rendering Works
Mr. Smith
Weekly News
Edward W. Pickard
Renwick School
Catfish
Jennie Swanson
Otto
Oscar Swanson
Stanhope
the Baptists
Smith Park
M. A. Ketman
Phoebe Stringer
Amos Flemmig
LaVerne
Lake Cornelia
Missionary Breakfast
Children’s Party
Lutheran Choir Party
W. E. Helmke
Effie Lockwood
Frank Ward
George Lockwood
Hardy
Marvelle Simpson
Mountain Lake, Mign
Vireil Erwin
Rex Simpson
Fred Rasmussen
Clarence Erwin
Ann
Jake Stauffacher
Edward Lunde
Sioux City
John Winter
Verle and Everett
Wilma Wilson
Herman Krause
Carrie Myers
Mrs
Howard Bogard
Frank Orion
Gladys Pen
Fairmont, Minn
Fred Engstrom
L. R. Turner
Eli Broberg
Mamie
Dakota City
Henry
Emil Eggerth
Matt Klassie
Millard Walkner
Burr Packard
Burr
Colins
Frank Walkner
Florence
Albert Gugisberg
Harold Saxton
Belmond
M. A. Kelman
R. E. McGowan
J. H. Tanck
Jas. MacGowan Sr
Black Hills
Kelling
G.V. Kelling
Ledyard
Harley Muhm
Peggy
Kanaly
Marion Klassie
Cedar Falls
H. Klassie
Renwick Theatre
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