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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1947

Page

4

Large Hog House Destroyed By Fire In Iowa Field

A large hog house on Carroll Helme farm was destroyed by a fire Tuesday March 4. Firefighters could not save the structure due to limited water supply though Mr Helme saved most of the young pigs. Rural fire protection and faster water access are urged with plans mentioned for a rural fire truck in Clarion and Renwick to aid future incidents.

Carroll Helmke Cown Helke Giles Helmite A. Fire Department Clarion Eagle Grove Renwick

Gallant Journey at Ren Theatre March 9 10 12

Gallant Journey starring Glen Ford Evelyn Keyes Jimmy Lloyd and Charles Ruggles plays Ren Theatre Sunday Monday and Wednesday nights. The drama follows John Montgomery inventor of lighter-than-air craft who dies after a flying demonstration ends in a crash. A cartoon and newsreel accompany the feature.

Glen Ford Evelyn Keyes Jimmy Lloyd Charles Ruggles Ren Theater John Montgomery Montgomery

Attend DX Club Banquet Held at Storm Lake

Mr and Mrs Pete Sadler attended a DN Club banquet at Storm Lake last Tuesday night for neck agents.

Storm Lake Tue Pete Sadler Storm Lake

Election of School Board Members

The Renwiex school election will be held next Monday March 10. Polis will open at noon and close at T pm. Two directors will be elected for three years to succeed Dr. F. M. Crawford and Dr. W. H. Long. Names filed with the Secretary include Dr. W. H. Trask and P. C. Algeld Lang, Thomas W. Gimer, Chas.

Renwiex Polis F. M. Crawford W.h.long W. H. Trask P. C. Algelid Lang Thomas W. Gimer Chas

Fort Dodge Civic Glee Club Concert Scheduled

The Renwick Men's Community Club has arranged a Fort Dodge Civic Glee Club concert on Monday evening March 24 at the High School gym. Mrs. Sherby Nelson of Renwick is the soprano soloist. The event is open to the public and further details will be printed later.

Renwick Fort Lodse Sirs. Sherby Nelson Af Gem

Renwick Boys Win Sectional Tournament

Renwick boys basketball captured the sectional title by defeating Goldfield 38 to 75 after earlier victory over Duncumbe. They advance to the finals at Humboldt district tournament slated for Wednesday night March 3 against Pesahontas Sacred Heart, with results delayed for prime readiness. The district tournament event is hosted at Humboldt.

Renwick Downing Goldfiela Satundar Duncumbe Pesahontas Secred Heart Bur Humboldt

Regular AMVETS Post 43 Meeting Recap

Regular meeting of AMVETS Post No 43 held Monday night at the Richardson Bell. About twenty five attended as officials conducted the business session and the evening's program.

Amvets

School Board Members and Wives Entertained Friday

Renwick faculty hosted the school board members and their wives at a Friday dinner at the school house. The evening featured games and visiting, reflecting a cordial social gathering.

Renwick Facults

Woodman Lodge Members Enjoy Oyster Supper

Last Wednesday evening the Woodman Lodge members and their wives enjoyed an oyster supper at the Legion Hall. The American Legion Auxiliary served the supper. About fifty presents were exchanged or given.

Woodman Lodge Legion Hall American Legion Auxiliary

Men’s Lutheran Brotherhood Hosts Lake Lutheran Men

The St. Paul’s Men's Lutheran Brotherhood welcomes Lake Lutheran Church men for a fall evening event starting at 7:45 tonight at the church. Serving committees include John Pogge Norman Heimke Wesley Schultz and Maurice Nissen.

St. Paul's

Auxiliary to Amvets Elects Officers Monday

The Amvets Auxiliary met Monday afternoon for its regular business meeting. Election of officers was held with Mrs Florence Nerem as President, Mr Evelyn Lane as Vice President, Mrs Mary McPerk as 2nd Vice President, Mrs Ernest Jones as Secretary, Mr Alfred Price as Treasurer, and Mrs Wm Blesie as Historian.

Amvets Florence Nerem Evelyn Lane Mary McPerk Ernest Jones Alfred Price Wm Blesie

Evangelist Fleck Set for Henwick Baptist Church Visit

The Rev James M Fleck State Missionary Iowa Baptist Convention will speak at Henwick Baptist Church from March 16 to 23 during a visitation campaign. Fleck, a Northern Baptist Theological Seminary alumnus and former U S Army chaplain in the European Theater, hails from Gresso Town with his wife and five daughters.

Baptist Church James M. Fleck Henwick Pleek Iowa Baptist Convention Ireland United States Northern Baptist’ Theological Seminary Chicago United. States

Livestock and Poultry Meeting Draws Large Crowd

Over one hundred attendees filled the Masonic Hall in Renwick Friday night for a Livestock and Poultry meeting sponsored by Foxhill Feeds. Terry Mitchell, local rep, shared care and feeding tips while Mr. Fox from near Des Moines delivered a notable message. Several films were shown and a luncheon followed.

Renwick Foxhill Feeds Company Terry Mitchell Fox Des Moines

Veterans auxiliary meeting announced for next month

Notice states the auxiliary to Amvets will meet the third Monday afternoon of the month to assist veterans in need. A short business meeting is planned for March 17. Attendance is encouraged.

Vaterans Hossy Xiliary Amvets Fials Arej

Raymond Paine Sells Eighty Hogs at Renwick Stockyards

Raymond Paine sold eighty hogs to Renwick Stockyards on Tuesday. The hogs weighed 27,840 pounds, fetching a total price of 5,073.60 dollars at an average of 100.92 per hundredweight.

Raymond Paine Renwick

Lutherans to dramatize The Rebel at Renwick Church

On Thursday evening March 27 Mr C Gran will dramatize Lloyd C Dougherty’s The Rebel at the Lutheran Church in Renwick. The public is cordially invited to attend this dramatic reading presenting the famous book to local audiences.

Gran Lloyd c. Dough Renwick

Roy Hein to Run Reopened Body Repair at Klassie Garage

Mr Roy H E Klassie announces the reopening of the body repair department at the Klassie Garage. Roy Hein of Humboldt will head the shop bringing experience in body, fender and paint work.

MR. Roy Hein 3. H. Klassie Saraize Roy Hein Humbolds

Red Cross Drive Surpasses Expectations In Renwick Report

Mrs L Ro Turner chair of the Renwick Red Cross Drive reports $4296 received by noon Wednesday with more to report. Final totals will be printed next week and she asks surrounding townships to send results so they can be included in next week's tally.

L. Ro Turner Red Cross Renwick

Drive For Corn For Foreign Relief Extended

The relief drive for corn has been extended due to bad weather in parts of the state. About $200 has been contributed so far.

Humboldt County Farm Bureau and 4-H Club Meeting Update

Humboldt County farmers and landowners are invited to the annual Humboldt Soils District meeting next Saturday at 1 00 PM in the American Legion Basement. Commissioners Earl Detmering L Goode and Walter Kirchhoff will assist S C S in Humboldt with a new commissioner to be chosen to succeed Harl Dermearine. Landowners vote for the district commissioner, others may attend. The meeting includes an election a speaker and a movie plus the annual district report. L E Katester conservationist for Fore Dodge is to meet the group. James Rasmussen presided over the Lake Boosters 4 H club meeting at the Lane residence February 13 with thirteen members and one visitor present. Two films were shown and a discussion on Broad Low Management TM followed a delicious lunch hosted by Mrs Floyd Lane.

Humboldt County Humboldt Comitr Conserveon American Legion Awl Loveland AXA Lowe State College Humpoldt Distriet Katester Fore Dodge Lake Boosters 4-H Club Lane Floyd Lane AL. Mages Renwick Fort Dodge R. E. McGovanel Tural

Tractor Maintenance School at Humboldt Bars 4 H Clubs

Humboldt county 4 H club members will hold an annual Tractor Maintenance School on March 11 12 15 and 16 at the Little Immiement Company in Humboldt. The program aims to teach proper care maintenance and handling of tractors rather than turning boys into mechanics. East side clubs attend March 12 and 13 while west side clubs attend March 13 and 14.

Humboldt County Humboldt Little Immiement Company Tractor Maintenance School

Father and Son Banquet at High School Gym Monday

The Men’s Community Club will host a father and son banquet next Monday night at the High School Gym. Dinner starts at 7:06 p.m. in aid of the Methodist church. The evening will feature several short films including Teach The 10 Drive and Realm of the Wild, Tone’s Big Five, provided by the American Legion Post 259 and the Iowa State Conservation Commission. Mel Floyd of Humboldt, Conservation Officer, will attend and speak on Iowa conservation.

Clnb Methodist Church S. Big Iowa State Conservation Commission Humboldt Towa

Fly Eradication Meeting at Ft Dodge Tonight

A rural county effort to eradicate fly infestations holds district meetings across the state. Tonight Fort Dodge hosts residents from Turall and nearby farms at 6 00 PM to coordinate travel with Farm Bureau and Humboldt representatives.

Ft Dodge

Baptist Youth Fellowship Convocation at Fort Wayne Church

District Baptist youth fellowship convocation scheduled at First Repettise Church in Fort Wayne. Sessions run Sunday morning 9 30 and afternoon 2 00 with a general session at 7 56 p m. Training conference and group sessions continue Monday morning with final events planned.

Harriet ‘Baptist Repettise Fort Wage Attergooz

Farm Tractor Short Course Officials Invite 4-H Club Members

Leonard Herz Grove 4-H club leader and Bob Opzedabt Ver Bou 4-H club leaders, extended a March Farm Tractor Short Course to prepare members to handle this school under the direction of Al Hagen County Agent. All 4-H club members and their dads are invited to participate.

Leonard Herz Grove Bob Opzedabt Ames al’ Hagen

Artificial Breeding Short Course Offered at Ames

An artificial breeding meet and short course for technicians will be held at Iowa State College in Ames from April 21 to 26. The program aims to train men entering artificial breeding in dairy cattle. For details contact Al Hagen, County Extension Director, at the Farm Bureau office in Humboldt.

Iowa State Collage Ames Iowa al Hagen Farm Bureau Humbaldt

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Ren Fort Dodge Civic Glee Club Helmke and Sons AL Helmke and Sons South Carolina Men's Brotherhood Lake Lutheran Men Thur Lutheran Church Klassie Garage Red Cross Drive County Farm Bureau and 4-H Club News Art Humboldt James Rasmussen Baptist Eouth Fellowship Reply Elub c ING
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