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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1947

Page

4

Father and Son Banquet Draws 197 At Renwick School

The Renwick Men’s Community Club held a Father and Son Banquet Monday night at Renwick school with 197 attendees. A St Patrick’s Day themed dinner featured vocal numbers by a girls sextette and a boys quartet, two films, and remarks by Conservation Officer Florent W. Rokenbradt stressing safe handling of guns and sportsmanship. The gathering elected officers for the ninth year, pledged funds for a rural fire truck, and extended thanks to outgoing leaders.

Renwick Renwick School The Methodist Church Everett Winter Huth Anderson Helen Jotten Hetty Seigelid Ruth Ann Kleen Valley of Aveta Eeping Li Charles Lutz Bob Lane Walter Martin Sherman Plogstad Beulah Vanner Conservation Commission Flord W. Rokenbradt M. J. Siemens Do Grande Valley Texas Ninb Yarbrough Norman Peer Warne Doolimle Il Strap Mera Helorke Heggen Vergil Erwin Carl Flemnang D. J. Christenson Sverett Winters Wilbur Nissen Wyerett’ Nelson Fiue

Baptist Youth Fellowship Convocation Attendees Named

Walter Martin Elaine Umbaren Bernadine and Audrey Helmers and Rev Blumhagen attended the Baptist Youth Fellowship Convocation at Fort Dodge on Sunday. Rev Blumhagen also attended Monday sessions. The American Legion and Auxiliary hold their regular monthly meeting tonight at the Legion Hall.

Baptist Youth Fellowship Fort Dodge Walter Martin Elaine Umbaren Bernadine Audrey Helmers Blumhagen American Legion and Auxiliary Legion Hall

Talph White Moves Furniture To Renwick Building

Talph White aided by Mr and Mrs Mike Collins moves furniture to Renwick Edward's building lodging, while Mr Collins takes a position at North Side Garage. AMVETS POST NO 43 TO MEET MARCH 17 AT RICHARDSON HALL. Sub district ministers meeting led by Rev P W Neal held at Allgona March 5.

Talph White Mike Collins Renwick Edward's Mr. Colling Northside P. W. Neal F. E. Burgess Aillgona

Ninety Nine Ballots Cast At School Election

Ninety nine ballots were cast in the Renwick Independent School election Monday. T. W. Gimer received 60 votes, Dr. W. Long 66, C. G. Siegelich and Chas. Trask 23. Four ballots were written in and two valid ballots were spoiled.

Renwick T. W. Gimer Dr. WH. Long CG. Seigelich Chas Trask

Fire Department Called To W Johnston Home

The fire department was called to the W Johnston residence Wednesday morning after an overheated stove pipe scorched nearby paper. No blaze was found, the department treated it as a precaution.

W. Johnston W. RR Johnston Home

Gratifying Response To Red Cross Drive In Renwick Areas

The Renwick Red Cross Drive chaired by Mrs LR Turner reports a final total of $467.40, while Vernon township chairwoman Mrs Ole Carlson reports $430.50. No quota was set for the two chairmen, but the totals would have clearly exceeded it.

Renwick Vernon Township LR. Turner Ole ‘Carlson Vernon

Renwick Falls to Pocahontas in District Tourney

Renwick opened the District Basketball Tournament in Humboldt last week with a 19 to 35 defeat by Pocahontas Sacred Heart. Pocahontas Sacred Heart claimed the Class 5 title by beating Livermore 27 to 2, while Fort Dodge won Class A.

Renwick Humboldt Pocahontas Sacred Heart Pocahontas Saced Heart Livermore Fort Dodge

Harold Green Named Renwick School Janitor

Alfred Anderson resigned March 1 as janitor at Renwick school and Harold Green of Denver Colorado was hired to take his place. Leland and Lois Swan and Mrs Jeannette Darland went to Denver Sunday and accompanied Mr and Mrs Green and five children to Renwick Tuesday morning. They will live in the house on the S E Kiassie farm.

Alfred Anderson Renwick School Harold Green Denver, Colo Leland Lois Swan Jeannette Darland Denver Souiday

Twin Daughters Born to Former Renwick Pair in Seattle

Mr and Mrs W H Henke received word the first of the week of the birth of twin daughters on March 6 to Mr and Mrs Max J W Inifey of Seattle Wash They weighed four pounds six ounces and three pounds fourteen ounces and are named Jane Ellen and Judith Ann Mrs Duffey and babies are doing nicely in a Seattle hospital before her marriage Mrs Duffey was Kathryn Welmke daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Helmke

W. H. Henke Max J. W. Inifey Seattle Wash Jane Ellen Tudith Ann Duffey Duttley Kathryn Welmke W, Ih. Helmke

Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated March Fifth

Mr and Mrs Chris Pogge celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their country home with a noon dinner. Open house followed with about eighty relatives and neighbors. a 3 pm program featured prayers remarks and songs. They have six children and nineteen grandchildren, with several relatives attending from Renwick Kana wha and Eagle Grove.

Chris Pogge Dale Veldhouse B_ VanderBrink William Pogge John Poggie Renwick Fred. Pogge Kanawha Lucas’ Bank Dale Weldhouse George Genzereld Service le Chris 'Pogge Vary Sargent Ernest Pogge Army Fents Nawha Gur Hinkley Wm. Hoffman Herbert Eagle Grove

Notice to Renwick readers on early weekly edition

The Renwick Times announces starting the week of March 17 it will print earlier to mail Wednesday evening so subscribers in other routes receive a day sooner. Readers, clubs, churches and organizations should appoint coordinators to report events to the Times Office. correspondents roast must be sent by Tuesday afternoon. local news and ads due Tuesday evening to benefit advertisers and allow better ad layout.

Foith Renwick Times Renwick Times Office AL Rurel Cartier

Renwick Town Lakers Fall to Whittemore in Tourney

Renwick Town basketball team played in a LaVerne tournament last Thursday night and was defeated by Whittemore 44 to 32. The local squad also faced Kanawha on Wednesday night.

Renwick Town LaVerne Whittemore

Fly Eradication Meeting At Fort Dodge

R E McGowan and Keith E Hall attended a fly eradication meeting in Fort Dodge last Thursday evening. The program will be set up by the Farm Bureau Office with more details to follow.

R. E. McGowan Keith E. Hall Fort Dodge Farm Bureau Office

The Robe Dramatized at Renwick Church March 27

On Thursday evening Walter C. Gray a layman will dramatize the novel The Robe by Lloyd Douglas at the Lutheran Church in Renwick. The public is invited and a complete program with details will be printed next week.

Marca A. Walter C. Gray Robe Liovd €. Douglas Lutheren Charen Renwick

Fort Dodge Civic Glee Club Here March 24

Fort Dodge Civvic Glee Club appears in Renwick on Monday evening March 24. All arrangements are completed and a complete program and details will be in next week’s paper.

Fort Dodge Civic Glee Club Fort Dodge Civvic Glee Club Renwick

Visits by Rev Fleck at Renwick Baptist Church

Rev James M Fleck state missionary Iowa Baptist Convention will conduct meetings at Renwick Baptist Church from March 16 to 23 visiting in the Evangelism campaign He is a native of Ireland and served as a chaplain in the US Army The morning service begins at 11 o clock with additional services on Sunday Wednesday and Friday evenings all cordially invited.

Baptist Church James M. Fleck Iowa Baptist Convantion Renwick Baptist Church Campaign of Evangélim Fleck Ireland United States Army

Eastern Star School of Instruction March 18

An all day Eastern Star School of Instruction is set for Tuesday March 18 at the Renwick Hall. Miss Lucille Johnson from Eagle Grove will lead the instruction in the afternoon and evening with a noon lunch and evening supper provided for all members.

The Eastern Star Will Renwick A Lucille. Johnson Eagle ‘Grove Stetrons Janer

Renwick Baptist Church Awarded Certificate of Merit

The Renwick Baptist Church led by Rev S C Bhumiager pascor received the 1947 Certificate of Merit from the Iowa Christian Rural Fellowship and Iowa State College for distinct service to rural churches. In 1946 the church pledged over $2500 for World Mission Crusade and shipped clothing. The congregation supported World Day of Prayer and world peace programs. Youth leaders include 9 girls and 4 boys in clubs. two boys active in Boy Scouts. Seven men and women lead agricultural programs.

Renwick S. C Bhumiaiger Pascor Iowa Christian Rural Fellowship Towa State College Renwick Baptist Church Boy Scouts

Auxiliary to AMVETS Seeks Sewing for Hospitals

The Auxiliary to AMVETS will meet Monday afternoon March 17 at Richardson Hall for a brief business session followed by sewing needed articles for Veterans Hospitals. Strong attendance is hoped for and attendees are reminded of the date.

Amwvets Richardson Hall

New School Bus Purchased by Renwick Independent

Geo Mills traveled to Indiana last Friday and returned Sunday with two new buses for the Renwick Independent School. The purchase adds transport capacity for students and reflects district modernization efforts.

Geo Mills Indiana Renwick

Helen Wolf and Clifton Randall Wed in LuVerne Methodist Church

Helen Wolf daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G20 Wok of LuVerne married Clifton Randall son of Mrs. GS Randall of Mason City at LuVerne Inn in a candlelight ceremony in the LuVerne Methodist Church. Rev. Robert Phillips officiated.

Carla Lillies Boner Jeanne Card Webster Citr Carol Allen Aredak Ruth Peak Wigie

Funeral for Frank Geigel 77 in Algona Iowa

Frank Geigel age 77 died March 7 in Algona Iowa. Funeral services held March 9 at Algona Presbyterian Church. He lived on what is now the Omar Davis farm. Survived by wife Sarah one son Fred two daughters three or more grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Friends and relatives from the community attended the funeral.

Beson City Mason City Junior College Iowa Frank Geisel Alcona Algona, Presbyteriam Church Mendey Geigel Omar Davis Sarah Fred Algona Auma Hays Mitchell, Nebr

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Myron Collins Northside Garage Amvets Post NO Plow. Neal Vient Williams Goldfield Potahonas Pine Corwith Laurens Clarton F'Wiy Renwick Gyr Independent BASK Eastern Star School of Instruction Aptist Church ROR Renwick’ School Helen Wolf Clifton Randall LuVerne Bernerd Wolf Rosaleé Trunellé Mesdames Alford McPeak G. Wi Péckerd Henry Clearken Arthur Livingston George Yeoman Randall Will Mindergarten Randal Lowa State Teachers College Frank Geigel
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