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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1948

Page

3

Mildred McPeak and Harry Protzeller Married in Blooming Prairie

Mildred McPeak daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter McPeak Renwick and Harry Protzeller of Fairmont Minnesota were united in a double ring ceremony Monday February 2 at the Methodist Parsonage Blooming Prairie Ming. Edward Protzeller and Ruth Peterson of Fairmont also married at the same time. Mrs McPeak wore blue suit and the groom a business suit. Attendants were Donald Montgomery and Mrs. Don Montgomery Fairmont. The bride is a Kennewick High School graduate and has been employed at Albert Lea Minnesota.

Mildred’ McPeak Walter McPeak Renwick Harry Donald Montgoliery Fairmont Dride Kenwick Albert Lea ‘Minn

Renwick Independent Election Slated for School Directors

The Renwick Independent reports nominations for three-year terms of school directors. Oppedahl and Mac Clowes seek director seats while R. M. Goettsch runs for re election as treasurer. Omer Devis of Vernon Township and Beatrice Stockdale of Norway Township named as candidates.

Renwick Oppedahl Mac ‘Clowes Omer Devis Vernon Township Beatrice Stockdale Norway Township

Klassie Farm Equipment Sale Advertises March 20

Classified note announces an auction of farm equipment by Klassie Farm Equipment Sale on March 20. It urges landowners with gear to consign gear to the sale and mentions contact details for Klassie.

Klassie Farm Equipment Sale EL Klassie Securuuy Mr. Klassie

Renwick Town Election Nomination Highlights March 29 1948

One nomination petition filed for the Renwick town election with C. A. Packard as mayoral candidate. Council candidates listed include Wayne Doolittle Fri Gugger George Latch RB McGowan and Chas A Walker. Town Treasurer candidate is C A Richardson. Filing deadline March 13 at the Town Clerk's office.

Ncker C. A. Packard Wayne Doolittle Mendar

Telephone Number Changes in Renwick Area

Notice lists three recent telephone number changes in Renwick. Eddie Bygness N. R. Yarbrough and Charles Hummer have updated numbers 3442 2331 3811. Readers are asked to notify to print further updates.

Renwick Eddie Bygness R. Yarbrough Charles Hummer

Eastern Star School of Instruction Attendees Listed

Members from the local East ern Star Chapter attended the School of Instruction in Eagle Grove Tuesday evening. Named participants include Afr. and Mrs. Maine Yanney, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Yanney, Mrs. Omer Davis, Mrs. McGowan, Mrs. H. Montgomery, Mrs. F. M. Crawford, Mrs. Gerhard Mayer, Mrs. Fred Gugisburg, Mrs. Hart Gimer, and Worthy Matron Genevieve Carter of Thor.

Eastern Star Eagle Grove Afr Maine Yanney Harold Yanney Omer Davis

Renwick Girls Headed to State Basketball Tournament

Local businesspeople and friends presented the Renwick girls basketball team with IST to defray expenses after a strong season. The squad travels to Des Moines for the state tournament this week, with admission tickets provided from the athletic fund. Chaperones include Supt Fr Montgomery sponsor Miss Frances Thompson and Mrs W H Long and Mrs Floyd Lane.

Renwick IST Des Marines Fr. Montgomery

Dairy Herd Improvement Association Thirty Day Test Results

Howald Valentine, supervisor, announces results from 25 herds tested over a thirty day period. Total milk pounds 25945.2 with total bacterial pounds 10514.4. There are 390 consisted in the Association and 296 in milk. Fist ten herds in the Association were:

Howald ‘Valentine Hich

Humboldt County 4 H and Farm Bureau News

County Farm Bureau and 4 H Club News reports district meeting in Humboldt County with delegates from six counties to plan the 1948 49 education program. Kicking off events include Rural Youth formation meeting March 5 and a later county basketball tournament finals rescheduled to April 3.

County Farm Bureau 4-H Club

High School Opera to be Presented Friday Night

The Renwick High School auditorium hosts a Friday performance of the popular operetta Chimes of Normandy. Leads include Donna Hetzel Marjorie Ann Gugisburg Henri Henr Charles, with Horh Oppedahl directing music and dialogue under Charles Hemmer.

Renwick The Universal Chimes of Normand Donna Marjorie Ann Gugisburg Henri Charles. Org der Martins Andrew Oppedahl Sphis France Jared Somewhere Sands Charithies Charles ‘Hemmer Mrs. Charles Hammer

Ren Theater Reopens Under New Belmond Owner

Ren Theater in Renwick has been resold to Don Scott of Belmond who has taken possession and begun cleaning and repairs. Plans for a reopening are tentative with shows hoped to begin Friday or Saturday night March 12 or 13. Mr and Mrs Scott and their two children will move to Renwick and occupy the apartment behind the theater. The community extends a welcome and wishes the Scott family success in their new venture.

Ren Theater Don Scott Belmond Scott

Hardy- School District Election Plans For 1948

The Hardy Independent reports the School District will hold a regular election on Monday March 3 1948 in the Har dy school recreation room. Two directors will be elected for three year terms to succeed Mrs Olaf Kleve land and Mrs W H Pannell whose terms expire March 15. Also a ballot for one member to the County Board of Education Area No 1 and one member at large for Humboldt County. A birthday party was held at the Harrold Smith home Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs Harrold Smith. The W SC S was entertained at the home of Mrs Aldeane Clancy on Wednesday afternoon. Devotions led by Mrs Ora Clancy and the missionary lesson from Great Prayers of the Bible was reviewed by Mrs E. Continued on page 24.

Hardy Independent Hardy School Olaf Kleveland W. H. Pannell County Board of Education Area No. 1 Humboldt County Harrold Smith W.sc Aldeane Clancy Ora Clancy

Funeral Services For R F Quackenbush In Corwith

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Corwith for R F Quackenbush who had lived there for many years and was well known in the community. Burial followed at the Corwith cemetery. Richard Fremont Quackenbush was born in Fremont Wisconsin February 9 1884, son of Richard and Mare Reed Quackenbush, with several siblings noted in the obituaries.

Corwith Quakenbush Cormith Cérrnth Corwith-cemerert Richard Freémont QE Lackenbusi Fréemont Wise Richard Mare Reed Oneenbush Sigona Preceeainieum Péter Daniel Abram Bénaré Jota Hattie Elsie

Results of Iowa Tests of Educational Development

The Renwick School ranked among the top ten percent in Iowa on the Tests of Educational Development. It measured students general knowledge and various skills across eight subjects including social concepts natural sciences writing spelling quantitative thinking reading and vocabulary. Tests are administered locally, sent to the University of Town for correction and norming, with no local faculty involvement in scoring.

Renwick University of Town

Juror list announced for Wright County March term

The Mareh term at Wright County District Court opens Monday March 22 with A H Kleen among jurors. A correction notes the Palmer misidentification from last week, stating Donald Palmer as the correct individual replacing John Palmer in the Steve Palmer term.

A. H. Kleen Wright County John Palmer Steve Palmer Donald Palmer

Guy M Gillette Guest Speaker At Men’s Club Banquet

The Renwick Men’s Community Club plans its annual Father and Banquet on a Monday night at seven o’clock. Guest speaker is Guy M. Gillette former U S Senator whose topic will be Will United Nations Be Effective For World Peace. Gillette is noted for service in three wars and as a member of the One Two Three Clubs.

Renwick Men's Father’ and Sén St Paul's Lutheran Ladies Aid Guy M. Gillete United States United Nations Gillette Afr

Friday Observed Across Nation as Teachers Day

Friday March 3 is observed nationwide to honor teachers for their excellent work. The note emphasizes gratitude from students and parents and calls for appreciation beyond a single day for the dedication teachers show in shaping future citizens.

Hardy Gazette Student News Notes And Awards

The Hardy Gazette records classroom news from Hardy intermediate and primary rooms. Students share new members joining the class, moved pupils, absences, and weekly tests. Spelling and poetry work are highlighted with ten students earning 100 percent in spelling and several peers noted for poetry and general progress.

Alfred Anderson Named Janitor at Goldfield School

Alfred Anderson has accepted the janitor post at Goldfield Public School and will relocate to Goldfield at the earliest housing becomes available.

Alfred Anderson Goldfield

Vernon Consolidated School Election Hearings and Candidates

Vernon Consolidated school election set for March 8 with polls open from noon to 7:00. Voters will elect one member to Area No 1 on the Board of Education. Candidates include Omer Davis of Vernon township Beatrice Stockdale of Norway township and Flx Montgomery of Renwick. Ray Larson seeks reelection.

Vearmon Hens ‘Botis Buildinejleven Counir Board of Education Omer Davis Vernon Township Beatrice Stockdale Norway Montgomery Renwick

Banquet Notice for Father and Son Event

A community notice invites men to the Men's Community Club Father and Son banquet. The event is scheduled for Monday evening in March with details to follow.

Men's Community Club Father and Son

Results of Marty and Marty Sons of LaVerne Hog Sale

Marty and Sons of LaVerne held a two lot hog sale on Saturday February 21. Top hog sold for 3500 dollars to Niensus Bros of Greene Tay. Second top hog went for 876 dollars to Carl Carlson of Lakefield Minnesota. The offering averaged 292 dollars per hog with total average across the complete sale 202.66 dollars. Hogs sold to buyers in Minnesota Washington North and South Dakota.

Marty Sons of LaVerne Poland Niensus. Bros Greene Tay Carl Carlson Lakefield Minn Minnesota Washington Minnois North da- Rota

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mildred McPeak Harry Protzeller D.hli.a Bowara Algona Bumboat County Leon Gangstead Floyd Russell Orville Hansen Art. Birchoff Ed’ Zeman Louie Rank Myrtle Hews American Legion Humboldt Harlan, Geiger Iown’ State College Extension Service Iowa Rura Iowa State Donaldates Claire Tabor Loretta, Keyhurst Marilyn Solbeck Ed. Dyas Iowa Strate ‘College Dyas Humboldt County Farm Bureau Chamber of Commerce Dakota City R. F. Quackenbush Guy M. Gillette Men’s Community Club Hardy Gazette Hardy. Students Be ‘Bors Agsinse Wes Rusede Tiness_ Tntermediate Beverly Renwick Sory Was Baves Martyn Psardon Beretrom Badger Mobert Charlane Thompson Betty- Armstrong Patricia Lou Jonson Duane Skiye Sandra McKenna Wert Frances Bird Sandra McKenna Patricia Lou Johnson Bernadine Olson Duane Skire Lois, Madson Charlene Thompson Georgia Cleveland Myrns Larson Roger, Weyer Myron Max Barbara Osan Goldfield School Goodwill
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