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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1948
Page
4
Renwick School schedules two pre contest programs at the Renwick high school gym. On Tuesday March 20 vocal and instrumental solos and small groups perform for the Renwick contest. On Tuesday April 6 bands glee classes and mixed chorus perform for Graetting contest April 10. Public invited.
Virgil Erwin reports Vernon township Red Cross drive signed up 13 persons with a total of 251.50 contributed. Floyd Lane notes Lake township drive signed up 124 members and 2158.80 donated. Walter McPeak reports township drive incomplete but date shows 2300 contributed.
A Sacred Music Concert was presented Sunday evening by the junior choir of St Pantthera Church under Pastor Rev Paul. The three part program displayed earnest work and effort, with each part performed exceptionally well, drawing a large appreciative audience.
The Renwick Fire Department was called to the Marlin Smith farm Sunday afternoon. The blaze started around a stove pipe on the second floor and was extinguished before arrival of fire equipment. The fire was not large and only small damage occurred.
Palm Sunday worship at Evangelical United Brethren Church confirmed the class taught by Rev. H L Sunderman. Certificates were presented as students Donald and Gerald Anderson Daryl Friday Lola Friday Darlene Gugisburg Robert Hefty Jerry Krause Deloria Ogan Sharon Sampson received New Testament copies. Stars removed from the service flag and ex service men honored. Wallets mailed to those absent. Following service, the group visited Humboldt for pictures and a dinner at the Grotto West.
Mr and Mrs Grant Trask observed their 50th wedding anniversary Tuesday at their home near Eaglerove where they were married 50 years ago. Relatives and friends attended the open house with six children and families also present. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Marvin Nelson Walter of Ames and Mr and Mrs Chas Trask and Martha.
The Renwick girls posted 18 wins and 3 losses last season, losing to Pocahontas West Beland and Mallee. They claimed the Toone Valley Conference crown for the fifth straight year and finished second in the district tournament with a 42.6 scoring pace and 28.4 allowed per game. Seniors Dorlagene Kratt Olen Jotten Joye Anderson Eklaine Bhunhagen and Alice Pannell graduate.
Two business places entered Tuesday night. Shorty’s Pool Hall and the Wisconsin Lumber Co. were broken into with back door access and window damage. About $60 in Roogeval dimes were stolen from Elroy Siegelich, owner, while manager Afr Johnston reported nothing taken and sheriff’s pursuit underway.
Four H families can buy tickets for the 4 H basketball tournament with adult seats at 1.00 and children’s at 50 cents. Tickets cover Renwick Rutland games on March 29 30 and April 3 plus county semi finals at Davermere. Junior and senior divisions share access to all games.
Local residents from Eldora Belmond and nearby towns share visits and birthday celebrations. Families including Schipull Packary Lambie and Stauffachers gathered for birthdays and funerals while relatives traveled from Albert City Mason City and Monroe to join in events and condolences.
Notice states the Modern Beauty Salon will be closed on March 29 30 and 31. The notice lists dates in a nonstandard format and preserves the closure as stated.
Arlene Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Anderson of Hardy and Gerald Engh son of Mr and Mrs William Engh of Kanawha united in a double ring ceremony Friday March 23 at 2 20 PM at the Evangelical United Brethren Church Renwick Rev H L Sunderman officiated The bride wore a dusty pink street length dress with brown accessories and a gold heart shaped pocket watch pendant Her corsage of white carnations matched the bridesmaid Miss Batty Amy Larson Clarion wore a powder blue street length dress with navy blue accessories Her corsage was pink carnations The groom wore a brown business suit with a white carnation boutonniere The best man Sir Sivin Eliason of Kanawha a relative wore a blue business suit The bride has been employed at the Bell Telephone office in Clarion The groom is a Kanawha High School graduate and plans to farm south of Kanawha Refreshments followed with the table decor featuring pink candles
Renwick Town announces municipal election will be held Monday March 29 in the council room from 8:00 am to 7:30 pm. A single ticket headed by C. A. Packard conducts the race with candidates Warner Doolittle Fréz Gusser George Latch McGowan Chas Walker and Don Richardson running for mayor council and treasurer respectively.
Members of the Renwick Fire Department will hold their regular monthly meeting tonight at eight in the town hall.
The Renwick Commercial Club will meet Monday night March 24 at the Peoples Cafe for a seven o clock dinner. Election of officers will be held at this meeting.
The Vernon Township Farm Bureau will hold its regular meeting Monday evening at the Vernon School. Howard McKee of Humboldt REA will discuss the Rural Electrification Program and Miss Mettie Hewitt will present Extens Tips. Fred Rasmussen reports pheasant survey data from a four day count, noting generally low totals with hens and cocks listed.
Palm Sunday services at Hardy and Renwick Methodist churches drew crowds as three youths Patricia Olden Allen Wigans and Arnold Wigens were confirmed at the Hardy church. Others listed included Therara Jerry Green Clair Swan Lois Kleen Phrilis Tancz Brest Kiler John Riley and Clair Flog stad with additional couples and families noted in attendance.
Work completed on five overhead doors for a new garage. Crew members Fritz Greger and Otte Swanson assisted, noting the project met orders and improved appearance.
The message from Afri Jones informs readers that Eugene Hoag land will be available at the front desk for secure pickup today. Four papers are requested by the proprietor.
The Vernon Consolidated School senior class will present their class play on Tuesday, March 26. The production titled Meet the Folks features the Hardy and Jones families and includes James, Mary Jane, and Aunt Ma. Smith as characters in a streamlined family comedy.
An invitation note directs readers to a display at Klasie CA and invites participation in Space Ik. The item is a brief neighborhood notice with event details and location cues for attendees.
A remodeling project at Helmke Garage is completed and secured. Rey McCurry and Bert Currr are noted in connection with the work and completion status.
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