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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1951

Page

4

Churches to Hold Good Friday Services United in worship

The Baptist, Methodist and Evangelical United Brethren churches join for Good Friday services at the Methodist Church at eleven o'clock. St Paul Lutheran holds a Good Friday service at 7 30 pm with Langholz speaking Words From the Cross. Lake Lutheran Church hosts a Good Friday service Friday evening at 7 30 with Holy Communion.

Baptist, Methods and Evangelical United Brethren Churches St. Paul Luthersn Langholz the Lake Lutheran Church

Father and Son Banquet Well Attended

The postponed Community Club banquet was held Friday night at the Newark schoolhouse with about 135 attendees. Amvets and Auxiliary prepared and served a dinner while tables matched St. Patrick Day decor. State conservation officer Frank Radenbrodh spoke on father and son hunting and fishing bonds and showed office films.

Neawick Amvets Joe Lane Ray Mills Renwick High School Vonala Tesuah Jerry Helmke Bob Hefty Curtis Ganzeveld Frank Radenbrodh Humboldt

Second Blizzard Strikes Iowa Interrupts Return to Normalcy

A second blizzard hit Iowa last Saturday and Sunday, bringing heavy new snow, drifting winds, and blocked roads. Public gatherings were postponed and schools largely suspended until midweek, with Kenwick Independent School and Vernon Consolidated School operating only selectively before classes resumed with bus service where possible.

Iowa Kenwick Independent School Vernon Consolidated School

Pre School Health Program Planned in Humboldt County

Humboldt County Nursing Service and Farm Bureau volunteers will host two meetings next Monday afternoon March 26 to plan a preschool health program. The effort surveys county children entering school next fall, schedules medical and dental exams, and arranges parent appointments to ensure early defect detection and protection from disease. Local officials and physicians cooperate. Esther Bertelsen will lead the instructions at the county courthouse office with volunteers from Hardy Renwick Lake and township groups assisting.

Humboldt County Nursing Service Ste T Court House Esther Bertelsen P.M. Dunphy County Farm Bureau Edwin Wanken Hardy George Lateh Renwick Vernon George Mills Lake Alva Hilh

Stores To Close For Good Friday Church Services

At the Commercial Club meeting it was voted to close all business places during Good Friday church services from 11 am to 12 noon. The action aims to respect the hour of worship. Local merchants will observe the noon hour by closing briefly for the service.

Commercial Club

Happenings in Renwick 21 Years Ago

Renwick notes from March 20 1930 report visits by Harry Wigans and daughter Aldeen to Fort Dodge. Marguet Christensen and Genevieve Cancy visited Cedar Falls. Carl Swanson of Clarion attended Jennie Swanson's home. Miss Gene Potter visited La Verne. GW Kelling of Ledgermain visited. Mrs Kay Bunanselier from Corwith was here. Mayd Lane and son visited Des Moines. Sub-district music contest held with Renwick posting eight firsts and several seconds. winners advance to Belmond district contest in Belmond.

Harry Wigans Aldeen Fort Doage Marguet Christenson Genevieve Cancy Cedar’ Falls Leo Mimbach LaVerne GW. Kelling Ledgara Bane Kay Bunanselier Corwith Visiwr Mayd Lane Son Doe Des Moines

Des Moines 4-H Leaders Tour Capitol and Governor Office

Mr and Mrs Robert Oppedahl and their son Phillip traveled with Clair Swan Ernest Kiley and others to Des Moines last Friday to join a tour for parents and leaders of 4-H Clubs. The visit included the Capitol building and the governor's office among sites of interest.

Robert Oppedahl Phillip Clair Swan Ernest Kiley Des Moines Capitol Building Governors Office

Obituary of Vickroy Children in Desolate Fire Tragedy

Four Vickroy children and two siblings perish in a March fire that destroyed the Vickroy name. Parents Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Vickroy survive with two other children. Funeral services were held March 15 at Hardy Methodist Church with Rev. C E Custer officiating. Interment in Vernon township cemetery. Local and distant relatives attended, including the Vickrey and Brayton families from Indianola Indianola Fort Dodge Fort Dodge area.

Airs MS Vickroy Hardy, Jows Vickroy Susan Kaynes Anne Louise Rebecca Ruth Merrill David Mrl Keith Gary Gen Braynon Haray Wtr Hary Vickrey Hardy Methodist Church C. BE. Custer Muir Marshall Clancy Harrold Smith Alen Wigens Vernon Township Keith Brayton Carl Lippelt Alan Brayton Leland Swan Maclyn Clancy Bill Walkner Beenen Renwick Harry Vickrey Marie Vickrey Owen Vickrey Fred Peteson Indianola Eunice Brayton Nels Larson Emer Green Fainhanville G. W. Everhart Clair Everhart Lohrville Grace Brayton LaVerne Brayton Wyatt Maon City

Easter Church Services at Renwick and Hasdy

Methodist churches in Renwick and Hasdy announce Easter Week events led by Pastor C. E. Custer and Harold Pannell. Plans include Good Friday Holy Communion, choir rehearsals, Week Day Church School sessions, and a breakfast at 7:230 a.m. with baptism and baptismal rites scheduled after Easter.

T. Pauls Lutheran Church Lent and Easter Schedule

Renwick re Langholz pastor leads Lenten service with Holy Communion at 7 30 pm on Thers and Good Friday prayer meditation on the seven words from the cross Easter sunrise service at 6 30 am with sermon the empty tomb Speaks To Us Easter breakfast at 7 30 am for Lutheran Lesene Junior Mission Band and Junior Choir Easter service at 10 36 am with sermon the risen Christ Speaks To Us Tue March 27th at 7 pm a movie the Sickle of the Cross free will offering

Empry Tomb Luther Lesene

Easter Sunday Services and Sunday School Schedule

ABE LOTHERA and CHURCH T J Severtson announce Easter Sunday services at 10 o clock and additional Friday services at 730 pm with Holy Communion. Sunday School also at 10 o clock. Easter morning services follow.

Change In Junior High Basketball Tournament

Due to weather and road conditions the Junior High Basketball tournament has been postponed from Monday to Wednesday at Vernon Consolidated School. The second round games are tonight March 22 with semi finals Saturday afternoon and finals Saturday night if weather permits.

Vernon Consolidated School

Wright 4-H Fun Night March 30 at Clarion Grade School Gym

Wright County 4-H Fan Night slated for Friday March 30 in Clarion grade school gymnasium. Doors open at 7 p.m. with a ten cent admission for all attendees including 4-Hers. No complimentary tickets. Queen candidates listed from various 4-H clubs. Proceeds support Wright County 4-H activities.

Wright County Gymnas Ium Clarion Arer Y Ellen McClure Belmond Busy Bees Jo Ann Krause John Joy Makers Faith Kelling Belles of Boone Marjorie Nelson Blaine Blue Ribbon Coleen Norris Vernonites Charlene Edwards Littl Liberty Ladies Barbara Barnes Grant Go Barbara Christenson Eagle Red Peppers Helen Stapp Dayton Dandi

Thompson Leads Interim Pastor at Baptist Church Service

The Baptist Church announces interim pastor Thompson presiding at Church School at 10:00 A.M. Wilbur Nissen serves as Superintendent for the morning worship at 11:00 A.M.

Baptist Church Renwick Iowa Elf. Thompson Wilbur ‘Nissen

Evangelical and United Brethren Church Notice

B D Sunderman pastor Sunday School 10:00 AM Morning Worship 12:30 PM The Lord s Supper will be commemorated in worship Special Lenten offering to be received Union Good Friday service at 1:00 PM March 23 at the Methodist church Builders Class will meet with Mr and Mrs Clarence Hef on Thursday evening March 22 at 8:00 PM Annual election The arrival congregations election will be held at the schoolhouse April 1 at 1:30

C. E. Custer Renwick Iowa James Yungelas Thur Hine’s Heralds Aly.f Ws.cs B.D. Sunderman Clorence Methodist ‘Church Cless Clarence

King and Queen Candidates Parade in 4-H Fun Nite Program

A long list of 4-H clubs and king queen candidates is read during a 1951 Fun Nite program. The event features stage introductions, crowning by Laurel Wilson, and a sequence of acts from 4-H groups such as Lincoln Leaders, Pleasant Pioneers, and Boone Valley Go Getters. Leroy Knoths is replaced by DeLos Poolman, with Leroy at Waldorf College on tour.

the King Merlin Heiverson Belmond Boosters Carl Hiemstra Norway Ramblers Charles Espe Boone Valley Go Getters Ceri. Nelson Bleine Livewitres Jack Westweber Vernon Vide Gleen Lyons Liberty Pathfinders Jerry Murphy Grant Growers Bob Flatebo Eagie Grove Eager Beavers Ronald Jorgensen Deyton Dynemiters Don. Williamson Woolstock Robert Retchum Iowa Hawkeyes Harold Anderson Lincoln Larry Mernanga Pleasant Pioneers Leo Pongmes Wall Lake Faithful Laurel Wilson Wotstock Wotstock Wising Woke,s 1950 Fon Nite Queen, and DeLos. Poolman, Lincoln Leaders DeLos LeRoy Knoths Leroy Waldorf College Forest City Michigan Girls County Ross Mechem Pat Ketchum de Ton Dandies Dayton Dynamiters Thing Lincoln Lassies League Leslie Crooked Mouth Family Blaite Devlin Bill Tell Big Story

Fenwick Commercial Club to meet after funeral for Martha Tjetle

The Fenwick Commercial Club will meet Monday night March 26 for a seven o'clock dinner and a business meeting at People's Café. Mrs Martha Tjetle aged 83 died Monday noon March 19 at her home southwest of Renwick after a period of ill health. Funeral services will be held at two Gelotk this afternoon March 22 at Lake Lutheran Church with burial in Lake cemetery.

Commercial Club Martha Tjelle Fenwick Commercial Club People's Cafe Martha Tjetle Renwick Itwo Gelotk Lake Lutheran Church Lake Cemetery

IS T C Choir To Perform In Cedar Falls March 30

The 62 voice College Choir of Lone State Teachers College will give six performances on a three day tour in Northcentral Town. Maurice Gerow announced a spring schedule including a Renwick stop on Friday evening March 30 at the Renwick schoolhouse. The choir will sing American music modern arrangements religious and sixteenth century tunes. Miss Marilyn Attig of Renwick is listed as first alto.

Cedar Falls Lone State Teachers College Northcentral Maurice Gerow Renwick Marilyn Attig

Be Careful With Heating Devices This Year

Fire Chief Otto Swanton warns for tar rowing time and baby chick care, urging careful use of lamp heaters and other devices. Ensure equipment and wiring are in good condition, away from combustibles, avoid overloading lines, and conduct routine checks. Rural fires spike now from heating devices. prevention is essential.

Otto Swanton

1951 Iowa crop guides outline targets and supports

Humboldt PMA notes 1951 acreage guides for Iowa with corn at 11,500,000 acres and soybeans at 1,900,000 harvested. Humboldt County set targets include corn 118,610 acres and soybeans 3, etc. Emphasizes crop rotations, conservation practices, legume seeding, and potential adjustments to corn parity with marketing season changes.

Humborldt PMA Lowe Iowa Humboldt Counties

Joint American Legion Association Meeting in Humboldt County

The Humboldt County American Legion Association will hold a joint meeting with the American Legion and Auxiliary on March 25 at 7:00 PM in Humboldt. This marks a combined session of both organizations.

Joint American Legion Assoc. Meeting Legion Association Humboldt American Legion

Service Men From Here Dear Sir Hello From Pru Reed

A reader, Pru Robert Reed, writes from here sending greetings to the girls and boys basketball fans. He compliments the paper for covering Renwick’s team and asks to read more home games and updates in future issues.

Ivorr Renwick Pru Robert Reed

Wright County Farm Bureau News Items

Canner safety notes discuss testing gauges for home canners. Extension office in Ag 2H or May handles testing. Zuber busy with August work into June and July and cannot test prestere canner gauges.

Wright County Farm Bureau Mes Zuber

County Farm Bureau and 4-H Club News

Delegates from Humboldt County attend the sixteenth Iowa Rural Youth Assembly at Ames to discuss the present international situation and youth adjustments. Eleven Humboldt youths joined sessions, with eight Rural Youth members called into service. A Friday banquet and Saturday HY.P. event capped the gathering, with reports on the International Farm Youth Exchange and several program highlights including father-son topics and elections.

Peepie Iowa Rural Forres Peoples Assembly Iowa State College Ames Istate Assembly Rye Humboldt County Myrile Diewitt County ‘Extension Home Avis Norman Lila Bowen Averill Oppedahl Eddie Edge Charlene Hoffman Warren Whipple Don Harvey Maryn Solbeck Norval Hordertmark Phi Naeve Hy.p. Dence

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Beltiond Nenwick Belmond Vickroy Children C. L. Mack Methodist Church Hasdy Ville A. M Harold Pannell Lu A Iidu T. Pauls Lutheran Church Renwick RE. Langholz Abe Lothera T. J. Severtson Liew Good Wright CO United Brethren Is.t.c the Humbold 4-H Club
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