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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1949

Page

4

Renwick High Leads In Music At 24 Schools

Renwick High School dominated the preliminary state contest with 74 firsts and 13 seconds from 29 entries among 24 schools. Top honors went to multiple soloists and ensembles led by Marilyn Paine, Ruth Martin, Beulah Varner, and others as standards rise and northern towns set the benchmark.

Renwick High School Renwick Ridera Marilyn Artig Clara Edwards Eddie Bygness Ace Donny Rose Hetty Trua Macréi Charles Hummer Marilyn Paine the Oley Specks D. J. Christenson Elsin Hsaland Nevin Merdelle Larson Phyllis Helmke May Brahe Rose Courtney Ernnest Helmke Henry L. Hetry Mattinaia Tosth Marilyn Paine Bob Zimmerman Marjorie Ann

Dedication of New Lodge Hall Draws Local Attendees

Local residents traveled to Eagle Grove for the dedication of the new Odd Fellows and Rebekah Hall last Friday afternoon. The children from the Odd Fellow and Rebekah home in Mason City provided the evening service. Attendees from our area included Mrs. Samson Flogstad and several others with names such as Mrs. C. A. Paskard Mrs. R. A. Anderson Mrs. Clarence Hippen Mrs. Anna Potter Mrs. Minnie Saxton and Mrs. James Nelson plus Mr and Mrs. Moine Varney and Mae White.

Odd Fellows Rebekah Hall Eagle Grove Oddfellow and Rebekah Mason City Samson Flogstal C. A. Paskard R. A. Anderson Clarence Hippen Anna Potter Minnie Saxton Mae White

Dr Cushman Speaks On School Reorganization

Large attendance heard Dr Cushman of the Iowa State College Educational Department discuss school reorganization last Thursday at the Renwick school gym. A Vernon School girls trio and a local soloist performed before his talk which outlined reasons for reorganizing to achieve a better, more economical educational system. The plan will be publicly presented for a vote once a definite program is drawn, with further meetings planned in the area. Federated Clubs sponsor the informative session.

Il. M- Cushman Iowa State College James Iowa Renwick School Cushman Donna Hefty Mr. Hummer Vernon School Elaine Rummens Jo Ann Krause Alicia Ruberg Donald McGowan Minch Dr. Cushman

Luther Leaguers Fall to Sheffield in District Final

Luther Leaguers lost the Iowa District League cage tourney final to Sheffield Sun. at Rockwell. Remyick top scored for Renwick with 16 points as Greer and Pogsge fouled out mid third, letting Sheffield pull ahead to win 33 to 26 and earn federation title and state tournament berth. About 40 fans supported Renwick led by Richard Larson and Henry Poske.

St. Paul Lowa Waverly Sheffield Rockwell Remyick Ors Greer FH. Pogsge Sheffield Fire Renwick Ume Shefield Hawkeye Federation Partizipate Richard Larson Henry Posxe Wauh Carlson Lakota Mason City Rockwell Sundny Lutheran Bean

Local Winners Preparing for Spencer Competition

Winners will compete at Spencer on April 28, 29, and 30. Mr. Charles Hummer handles vocal music and Mrs. Hummer directs instrumental music.

Spencer Charles Hummer Hummer

Vernon Gains Six Firsts and Three Seconds in Music Contest

Vernon Consolidated School vocal musicians place six firsts and three seconds at the preliminary plate music contest in Dows. Twenty performers entered. groups included Soprano, Contralto, Mixed, Girls Sextet, Mezzo Soprano, Tenor, Boys Quartet, and Girls Trio. They advance to Spencer for the April 28 to 30 competition.

Vernon Consolidated School Vernon Dows Vernon School Betty Hefti Mr Piper Curran Alicéa Ruberg Firestone Elaine Rommens Charles Ann Krause Bohm Alivia Ruberg Jackie Jorgensen Wayne Marty Joann Krause Praetoreus Cradie Song Brahms Joan Wilhelm Elaine Rammens Delores Hinz Margaret Wilhelm Alicia Rubers Raynes Adma Heftz Stenson Beatrice Max Leonard Kiley Salmon Richard Larson Brahe Stainer -Flanne Rummens Alissa Rubere Jo Ann Krause Donald McGowan Siemens Spencer

Richardson Birthday Open House Marks A B Richardson Veteran

About 115 relatives and friends attended a birthday open house at the home of Mr and Mrs C A Richardson honoring A B Richardson. Guests included Ernest Griebel and family from Des Moines and folk from Britt. The veteran ran the A B Richardson General Store in Renwick before passing it to his son, and remains active at 90 with strong health.

Mes C Richardson A. B Richardson Donald McGowan Wilbur Nissen George ‘Bell B. Richardson Braden Richardson A. B. Richardson Renwick C. A. Richardson Ernest Griebel Meth Des. Moines Hur Folkerts Keeney Bob Smith Martin Christensons A. B Keeneys Smiths Christiansens Richardsons Claus Block

Annual Finkbine Dinner Honors Student Leaders

Jaws March 27 Gerald M Clancy of Hardy attended the annual Finkbine dinner at the State University of Iowa honoring outstanding campus feeder male students. One student is chosen from each campus organization. Clancy represented the African institute of chemical engineering. Finkbine, a Des Moines businessman and 1880 Iowa law graduate, died in 1939 at 73 and supported student leadership.

Jews City Jaws Gerald M. Clancy Hardy State University of Iowa Clancy Wee Ambr¢An Institute of Chemical W. C. ‘Finkbine Des Moines Finkbine Bes Moines Iowa Law Watdns

Eastern Star School of Instruction Held Tuesday

Eight Grand Chapter officers attended both afternoon and evening sessions of the Gertrude Chapter Eastern Star School of Instruction in Remwick. A noon lunch was served for Past Matrons. Dr Warne Bonnet of Fr Dodge District instructed. Three candidates were inducted. An evening session followed with a dinner. Visitors came from Corwith Clarion Hagte Grove and Kana wha.

Eastern Star School of Instruction Sas Vers Corwith Clarion Hagte Grove

Vernon Consolidated School Election Results

Forty five votes were cast last Monday in the Vernon Consolidated School election two directors were elected. E O Marty received 38 votes and Henry Wigans 42 votes with three spoiled ballots. Voters approved authorization of two and one half million dollars for construction of two new buildings or additions.

Vernon E. O_ Marty Hexry Wigans To & Na

Democratic Victory Dinner At Humboldt Hotel

A Democratic Victory Dinner was held at the Humboldt Hotel in Humboldt Lest Thursday evening. County chairman Dr. N R Yarbrough presided and introduced guests including Democratic State Chairman Jake Moore. Attendees from here included Leo Mimbasa Relph Sivumbo Keith Ball Clarence Erwin A B H Goeusde George Pa ers and Elms Ame.

Humboldt Hotel Humboldt Lest N. R. Yarbrough Renwick Jake’ Moore Yarbrough Leo Mimbasa Relph Sivumbo Keith Ball Clarence Erwin A. B H. Goeusde George Paers Elms Am

Town seeks newspaper return to serve growing community

In a west town a drive by local business leaders aims to restore a newspaper after years without one. They promise a new home and financial backing, noting a big local investment hinges on bringing back the press amid housing shortages.

Here Bseimond Independent

Renwick High to Present Hebi Opera A Waltz Dream

Renwick High School plans an operetta on Friday March 25 featuring Oscar Straus Hebi opera A Waltz Dream. Cast lists include leading roles and minor parts with Beulah Yenner as accompanist and Charles Hummer directing and staging.

Renwick High School Oscar Straus Crerle Fred Law Sherman Mogstad Alen Breyton Charles Green Errill Kelling Henry Hei Donne Hei Marjorie Ann Gugisburg Paine Huth Mertin Petricia Niki Edward Johnson Johnson Metropolitan Opera Beulah Yenner Charles Hummer Donelé Tesdehl Om. Tollin Ceram

County Easter Seal Campaign Chair Named in Humboldt

Rev. Robert James Watson of Humboldt named county chairman for the 1929 Easter Seals campaign. The drive, led by Heeler Ball and editor Mason, targets Humboldt County residents with mailings and home visits to raise funds for medical dental hospital services convalescent care therapy and special schooling for handicapped individuals in cooperation with local agencies.

Robert James Watson Humboldt Peign Humboldt County Agres Barry L. Strorg R Buckwelter C. F DeGroore EOL Freeman Lokens Oscar Holdengate D. Sliss Nelle Sebults Underderg Dorothy, Terwilliger Masazon Sundar Society Salsele Easter Seal Organics

Boone Valley Junior High Tourney Schedule

The Boone Valley Junior High Basketball Tournament will be held at Vernon Consolidated School on March 23 24 26. Four girls teams Vernon Luverne Renwick and Bode play through a Wednesday Thursday and Saturday schedule with finals on Saturday. Six boys teams compete with a Thursday and Wednesday slate and a Saturday final for trophies. Admission is 10 cents for students and 25 cents for adults.

Aeid Vernon Consolidated School Vernon Bode Luverne Renwick Thur Goldfield Livermore Bys

Party at Iowa Soldiers Hospital Attended by Mrs Fiord Lane

Mrs Fiord Lane visited Marshalls town Sunday to attend a party at the Iowa Soldiers Hospital sponsored by the 6th District of the ambulers Aim Mary. Ladies provided an hour of entertainment and refreshments for patients while Mrs Lane also visited her grandmother Mrs J W Ales.

Fiord Lane Marshalltown Iowa Soldiers Hosptal 6Th Discriet of the Amrvers Aim Mary J. W. Ales

Union Lenten Service Sunday Night at Brethren Church

Union Lenten service will be held Sunday night at the Brethren Church with S.C. Blemhazen as speaker. His topic will focus on living with gross and everlasting consequences.

Union Brethren Church S.C. Blemhazen

Roof Fire at Masonic Building Tuesday Morning

A roof fire at the Masonic Building Tuesday morning was reported and extinguished before it grew serious. The blaze appeared to start from sparks from a diameneer and was discovered quickly by Raymond Gteretl, preventing major damage.

Masonic Building Asumic Snerks Tye Raimond Gteretl

Father and Son Banquet Draws Large Local Attendance

The Father and Son Banquet hosted by the Men's Community Club in Renwick drew 176 attendees. A delicious dinner was served by the Mesbrasse tables as minutes and reports were read and approved, followed by remarks, music, and brief entertainment.

Renwick School Election Yields Three Fresh Ballot Totals

Thirty nine ballots were cast in Renwick Monday. Lloyd Lane was reelected director with votes. George Mills was elected secretary with 39 votes. Hames Wess received five votes on two ballots.

Renwick Lloyd Lane Hames Wess George Mills

Modern Beauty Salon to Close March 19 to 21

Mrs. Lorne Nevermaan announces that the Modern Beauty Salow will be closed Saturday March 19 through Monday March 21. Mr and Mrs Dillon Sprait of Belmond were Wednesday visitors in Renwick.

Belmond Renwick

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Renwick High Marjorie Gugisbeers Gloria Stafford Patrica Jones Phyllis Heimke Andantino Marjorie Ann Gugisburs Hambler Osriene Gugisburgs Ruth, Martin Danny Bor Charles Lutz Purell Alan Brayton Carolie Ben” Giordini Miss Riewett Reen Mr. Hammer Remon Haris Sherman Flogstad Petrie Henry Hefty Charles Lu Frea! Tanz New Lodge Ig. Fr. Pi Tp. Z J. Heimke F R Larsen D. Green C. H. Posges Schultz G. A Ij. Posse R. Schuz G. U “Ny A.B. Richardson Boone Valley Junior High Iowa Soldiers Hospital Father & Son Faether Son Baroger Hien School Messing Deck Selby Dalb Reaktie Delay Mr Daley Wes Norman Peer Thamkices Cis Tme
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