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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1948

Page

4

Vernon Giant leads in junior high basketball tourney

Results from the Vernon junior high tournament show Vernon Giant winning first place and the consolation trophy. Round summaries include Bode 12 Vernon 34, Corwith 20 LaVerne 16. Duncombe 23 Renwick 1 Livermore 8. second round Vernon 11 Corwith 11 Duncombe 10 Renwick 2. final Vernon 37 Duncombe 39 in consolation. Renwick 12 Corwith 10 in final.

Phe Renwick Senat Tourrament Vernon Giant Bode Vernon Corwith LaVerne Duncombe Renwick Livermore

Union Passion Week Services Start March 22

Union Passion Week schedule begins Monday evening March 22 with services to be held at United Brethren Church. Speakers include Heal, Blumhagen, and Sunderman, with union followers to participate in the week of events.

Union United Brethren (C Blumhagen Sunderman

Boy Scouts Hold Board of Review at Local Store

The Boy Scouts held a Board of Review last Thursday at McGowan Grocery Store with Frederic Lutz and George Lutz as members. Sampson Flogetad and others reviewed a Scout for first class and awarded merit badges to McGowan and Charlie Lutz. A second Board of Review is planned for April.

Boy Scouts McGowan Mir Gowan George Lateh Samson Flogetad Frederic Lutz Charie Lutz Scouts

Special Lutheran Service and Confirmations Planned

Special Service at Lutheran Church lists Sunday service at St Pauls Lutheran Chan 10745. Attending confirmands include Jerry Helmke Jerry Schultz Curt Lutz Marilyn Larsen Henriksti Kamp Dorothy Gjersted Eldo Hanssen The young folks will take instruction completed earlier and will join first Communion. Good Friday service at 7 30 pm Easter Sunday 9 00 am, with Sunday School and Bible Class at 10 00 and 10 30.

St. Paul's Luthéran Chan Jerry Helmke Jerry Schultz Frederic Curt Lutz Marilyn Larsen Henristi Kamp Dorothy Gjersted Eldo Hanssen Theran Church Pnt Renwick

Walter Hansen New Manager at Renwick Light Plant

Walter Hansen of Graetzinger took over as superintendent of the Renwick municipal light plant. He returns after several years with Graettinger and moves his family into the Anna Walkner property. Donald Palmer resigns as plant superintendent and relocates to the Steve Palmer farm.

Walter Hansen Graetzinger Renwick Hansen Graettinger Anna Walkner Renwith Donald Palmer Steve Palmer Donald

AMVETS Auxiliary Bake Sale Saturday at ALBL Goettsen basement

The AMVETS auxiliary Will hosts a bake sale on Saturday afternoon March 20 in the basement of the ALBL Goettsen building. Free doughnuts will be sold, coffee and doughnuts served, and buyers are asked to place orders in advance by dialing 2511.

Amvets Albl Goettsen

Ella Rettig Funeral Services Held in Renwick

Mrs Ella Rettig aged seventy was laid to rest beside her husband in Vernon Cemetery after services at the Renwick Methodist Church. Born Ella Queary near Gencatur Illinois on February 12, 1818, she married in 1912 and moved to Missouri before settling in Des Moines area. Last rites were led by Rev. Pa Garden at 2:00 p.m. Friday March 12 with pallbearers from her family and friends attending from Des Moines Jackson Minnesota Ver million South Dakota Spirit Lake Huntington Huntington area and Westbrook among others. Relatives from away included Leon Benson Des Moines Meryin Giffen family and many Rettig kin. The Beeren Funeral Service conducted arrangements.

Ella M. Queary William Anni Queary Gencatur Winois Ebruary Des Afolnnes Hospital Missouri Benson Bor Alweyshends Ella George Los Ang Jackyon Lds Laubach Spokane Stella Grigsby Chicago Nina, Anderson Renwick Ake Hart Ginier Rettig Vernon Beeren Feneral Service Leon. Benson Des Moines Meryin Giffen Dag

Ren Theater Schedules Western and Romantic Comedy Lineup

Ren Theater owner Mr Don Scott prints March calendars announcing shows starting Friday March 19 with Guanchester a cinécolor Western starring Barbara Britton Dorothy Hart and Randolph Scott. Also Three Stooges and a Levitie Ball and Franchot Tone film Her Husband's Affairs with a cartoon and news reel. Fire show March 24 25 features It’s a Wonderful Life. First show each night at 7 30 p m.

Barbara Britton Dorothy Hart Randolph Scott Stooges Levitie Ball Franchot James Stewart Donnz

First Hatch March 21 at Renwick Hatchery

George Laten owner of Renwick Hatchery announces that the first hatch of baby chicks will come March 21. He urges early setting due to a shortage of chicks and notes the factory setting conditions and supply concerns.

Renwick George’ Laten Rewick Hatchery

Klassie New and Used Farm Equipment Sale

Sale starts at 12:30 PM and offers Klassie New and Used farm equipment. Interested buyers are urged to attend this local event featuring a range of beet and farm gear.

Lake News Social Notes From Lake Community

Jim Deréal spent Friday evening at Donovan Lerdal. Subday events, callers and visits fill the week. Families and neighbors from Eagle Grove, Blairsburg, Renwick and Rolfe attended gatherings, birthdays, and a style show in Goldfield.

Jim Deréal Donovan Lerdal Sallers Ar’ de Steve Pancaea Aie Ang ‘Hatson Eagie Grove Cane Pete Hansen Ft. Dodge Al’.Hansen Dianne Diora Leanins Alya Ail Bode -Ware Andrew Oppedahl Lake Goldfield Renwick Clyde Phil Gist Loyia Walter Harwood Carl Speilmerer Thur Speilmerer Spellmyer Clarion Charlotte Harvey Karen Sorenson Betty Lane Sharon Hiatt W. S. Wiezel Claon Carl Spelliyer Clarence Peterson N.Y

Vernon Senior Class Play Meets The Folks

Vernon Consolidated School's senior class presents Meet The Folks on Tuesday night March 30. The play depicts the Hardy inspired Jones family and neighborly life with Pa Ma Smith and their son James and daughter Mary Jane. The plot centers on James giving his first public speech as Aunt Matilda's well meant advice turns humorous before Pa and Ma intervene.

Vernon Consolidated School Hardys Jones Ma’ Smith James Mary Jane Matilda Hedy Harrington Marra Davis Rmcgowan

Mrs John Loobey Dies in South Dakota

News item reports the death of Mrs John Loobey in South Dakota with brief, non-graphic details. No additional biographical data or survivor information is provided in the readable text.

John Loobey South Dakota

Renwick School Board Meeting Recaps Presidency

Renwick School Board met Monday night with Flora Lane reelected as president. The session covered routine agenda items and governance updates.

Renwick Flora Lane

Red Cross Drive in Renwick Yields Strong Results

Renwick hear report shows the Red Cross Drive was successful. Mrs George Peters chaired the effort with 09 members signed up and a total of 357 dollars raised for the cause.

Red Cross Renwick George Peters A.ver Upland Owas

Nerem family hosts birthday and housewarming gatherings

A note from County Line reports Flora Kelling and others visiting at the Guy Hansen home in Zagle Grove. Clair Nerem celebrated his fourth birthday with Dennis, Kathy, Terry, Gloria, Gary Nerem and Roland Shipman. A surprise housewarming for Lawrence and Mrs Nerem drew relatives including Marvin, Gay, Tieran, Selmer Neerem, the Jacks, and M C Hoveland and Beverly. Vistors from New Hampton joined Ernest Mache family. F B Mache to Wisconsin soon.

Flora Kelling George Keling Guy Hansen Zagle Grove Pus Howard Dash Lawrence Nerem Clair Dennis Kathy Nerem Terry Nerem Gloria Gary Ner Em Beverly Vance Macha New Hampton Ernest Mache F. &. Mache Wisconsin

Renwick High School Presents Chimes of Normandy Operetta

Renwick High School staged Chimes of Normandy under Mr and Mrs Charles Hummer drawing a large audience. The operetta was well presented with attractive costumes and the high school band performing several numbers before the show.

Renwick High School Chimes Normandy Charles Hummer

Bram Named Webster County Agent

Jake Bram of Fort Dodzé, son of Mr and Mrs Henry of Renwick, has been appointed as Webster County agent. The appointment officializes Bram as the county representative in the agency role.

Jake Bram Webster County Jake W. Bram Fort Dodzé Btrs Henry Renwick

Funeral services set Tuesday for Mrs Emma Lockwood

Funeral notices outline services for Mrs Emma Lockwood to be held Tuesday at Dorn Methodist Church. She married George H Lockwood in 1892 and left five children, eight grandchildren, two brothers, and survived by daughter Pearl and friend Nina Rummells. P.W. Neal led the service with music by Mrs. P.W. Neal and Mrs. Marshall Clancy. pallbearers were Merlin, Earl, Harold, Homer, Dale Lockwood and Henry Press. Arrangements were by Beenen Funeral Service.

Emma Lockwood Dorn George H- Lockwood Charles Des Moines Floyd Cedar Burt Pearl Evelyn Mack Sever Srenchreacchiiren Henry Messbank Sask Canada Grant of Kansas Wes Nina Rummells Gore Methodis Harry P. W. Neal P.W. Neal Marshall Clancy Circle Olden Pallbersers Merlin Lockwood Earl Lockwood Harold Lockwood Homer Dale Lockwood Henry Press Beenen Funeral Sersite

Dorothy Hoffman Weds Robert Paul in Cedar Falls

Dorothy Hoffman daughter of Mrs Walter Hoffman and Robert Paul of Eddyville wed at 4:00 pm March 12 at the First Methodist parsonage Cedar Falls Iowa. Dowry ring ceremony featured, bride wore white suit with orchid corsage. Ruth Beetor of Denver attended in gray with red roses and white sweet peas. groom and attendants wore basin suits and white carnation boutonnières. The couple will live in Cedar Falls where Paul attends school and Hoffman is a graduate of State Teachers College.

Dorothy Hoffman Walter Renwick Robert. Paul Eddyrne Cédar Falls Lowe Ruth Beetor Denver Aris Falls Cedar’ Falls Pani

Sacred Music Concert At Lutheran Church

Sunday evening sacred music program at the Lutheran Church features the Simier Choir and Tythetan with Accompanist Marilyn Paine. Other performers include Goettses Sendra, Renn Belmich, Ananay Damon Altos Cortisend Lile Hatz and MardeRe Larson. Public notesi invited. a free will offering will cover junior choir costs.

Lutheran Church Sendra Renne Belmich Ananay Damon Altos Accompang -MardeRe Larson

Former Resident Died At Des Moines

Funeral services for Walter Lacer Kramme 64 pharmacist of Degboines were held in Des Moines last Thursday. Kramme died at a Des Moines hospital hours after a heart attack. Born Laurely he spent boyhood at Story City and Ames. He lived in Renwick and Van Meter before moving to Des Moines twelve years ago. Survived by wife Marie daughter Dorothy Metzger two sons Walter and Robert all of Des Moines three grandchildren and four sisters.

Kramme Des Moines Mareh St E Kramme Story City Ames Renwick Van Meter Marie Dorothy’ Metzger Walter Robert

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ella M. Rettig Ren Theater Don Scott Hag Stow Lake News Aylman Shive Arlo McGowan Regent Ofease School George Markman Don’ Seoir Theater Emma Lockwood Dorothy Hoffman Robert Paul Mass Marilyn Paine Sr . Swesian Folksons Walter Lacer Kramme Deg. ‘Boines
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