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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1949

Page

4

Betty Ann Larson and Richard Bakken wed in Renwick

Betty Ann Larson of Clarion daughter of Mr and Mrs Rashoond Larson wed Richard Bakken of Bode son of Mr Alvin Bakken in a candlelight service at St Pauls Litheran Renwick officiated by Rev Paul C Lutz Brides gown white satin with heirloom lace crown. A reception followed in the church parlors with guests from Ottosen Goldfield Clarion Decorah and Ames.

Betty Ann Larson Clarion Rashoond Larson Renwick Rethard Af Bakken Bode Alvin Bakken Goede St. Paul's Litheran Church Paul C. Lutz Eddie L. Bygness Marilyn Larson Xod Bothy Bakken Richard Larson Larson Harriett Ruberg Goldfield Dennis Wilhelm Fach Maurice Nissen Eldred Schutt Willis Engh Wayne Rushster Doris Schipull Aligia Ruberg LaVonne Ba Telephone Bakken Bode High School Donald Bakken Max Janssen Ottosen William Siemens Kanawha Ed Bakken George Bronlewee Pa ¢. Lutz Edie Bygness

Rebekah Convention Held in Clarion on April 1

The Rebekah Convention for Districts 99 and 46 will be held in Clarion on Friday April 1. The morning session starts at 10 a.m. with afternoon and evening sessions to follow. Several members from Renwick plan to attend.

Rebekah Clarion Renwick

Purchase House For Lake Lutheran Pastor in Renwick

The Lake Laeran Church congregation has bought the D. F. Christenson home in Renwick to serve as a parsonage. Reavy and T. J. Severtson, now residents of Eagle Grove, will stay there sometime in June.

Lake Lutheran Lake Laeran D. F. Christenson Renwick Buster, Reavy T. J. Severtson Eagle Grove

Local Girl Shirley Rasmussen Poems Published in 1943

Shirley Rasmussen, a Renwick High School sophomore and daughter of Mr Иван Rasmussen, has three poems published in the 1943 edition of Important American Poets and Songwriters edited by Edith Warren and issued by Valiant Horse in New York. The poems titled Or Is Tr The Death of Night and Once More To Ae.

Edith Warren Valiant Horse New York Shirley Rasmussen Ivan Rasmussen Shirley Renwick High School

Wright County Convention of Federated Clubs

Wright County Federated Clubs convenes Wednesday April 6 at Congrega Henal Church in Eugie Grove Foli i. Morning sessions include invocation welcome by Margaret Rankin and reports by Basile Grive. Mrs Ronald Courson presides. Luncheon at 12:30. Afternoon features group singing led by Mrs Rory Givson and Eagle Grove High School music students. Walnut Iowa selects Wright County rural women’s organizations.

Wright County Congresa- Henal Eugie Grove Folii Sessio Renwick Margaret Rankin Basile Grive Ronald Courson Belmond Ging Pidente Womner Rory Givson Eagle Grove Mir Eres Harold Nissen Walnut Iowa

Commercial Club Elects Officers Monday Night

The Renwick Commercial Club held a dinner at People's Cafe with 14 members present and elected S H Klassie president Wayne Doolile vice president Lieva Jensen secretary and Harold Goettsch treasurer The retiring officers turned in over 200 memberships and discussed forming a youth center likely at the Legion Hall They may hold another celebration with Amvets and American Legion input sought as a community effort

Renwick People's Cafe S. H. Klassie Wayne Doolile Lieva Jensen Harold Goettsch Legion Hall American Legion Amvets Dale Cole SH. Biassie Tieran Hegger D. J. Christenson

Renwick to Stay Open Wednesday Nights in 1949

Beginning Wednesday night April 6 1949 Renwick business places will remain open for business to invite shoppers. Merchants promise high quality merchandise at lowest possible prices and appreciate your patronage. Try Renwick first you ll like it.

Renwick

Funeral Services Today For Mrs George Kelling

Funeral services are held this afternoon at the Evangelical United Brethren Church for Mrs George Helling. She passed away Tuesday at her home after several weeks illness.

George Kelling George Helling Mare Brathies Kelling

Large Attendance At Operetta Friday Night

Renwick school symnesium featured the high school operetta In Waltz Dream directed by Mr. Charles Hummer. The production showcased local talent with Mrs. Hummer on violin Donald Tesdahl on cornet Thaer on dulcimer and Fred Lurz on drums. Beulah Yanney accompanied the two hour performance.

Renwick School -Symnesium Charles Hummer Donald ‘Tesdahl Thaeron Doolitile Fred Lurz Beulah Yanney

Union Lenten Service At Methodist Church

Union Lenten service will be held Sunday evening at the Methodist Church with Rev. C L Blumhagen as speaker. His sermon title is Behold Thy Soul.

Methodist Church Methodist, Church Avith CL Blumhagen

Executive Brotherhood Meets in Renwick at St Pauls

The Executive Committee of the Brotherhood met at St Pauls Lutheran Church in Renwick on Sunday afternoon. Attendees included MracL Bender national president of the ASC from Davenport Iowa and Mr Earl Groth from Des Moines. Rev Buck of Melvin Iowa and local officers attended along with presidents of district groups. A luncheon was served to local Brotherhood members.

Brotherhood American’ Lutheran Churchk St. Paul's Lutheran’ Church Renwick Sunda Tairdrs Amone Mracl Bender A.s.c Davenport Towa Earl Groth Iowa I Moines Buck Melvin Lows St. Paul’s Church G.rouds Jocal Brotherhood Wa Pogee John Posge Paul Birchgatter Fred Ferchgatter Harald Gostesch Howard Larson Reai Rear Groh

New Arrivals Bring Three Baby Girls to Local Homes

Mr and Mrs Marion Axtel of Waterloo welcomed an eight pound four ounce girl born Sunday March 27 named Linds Lorraine. Mrs Axtel is formerly Lorraine Blesie, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Blesie of Renwick. LeRoy Thompson and wife welcomed a day old girl weighing nine and a half pounds. Clarence Herber DeLano of Clarion and wife welcomed a girl born March 23 at Mercy hospital Mason City named Cartona June. Delano is formerly Beuy Seigalid, daughter of Mr and Mrs P Seigland.

Marion Axtel Waterloo Linds Lorraine A‘tel Lorraine Blese Wm. Blesie Renwick LeRoy Thompson Merwith Ang Herber DeLano Clarion Mercy Hospital Mason City Cartona June Beuy Seigalid PC. Selgeiid

New Relief Agent Hired by Quaker Oats Company

Lauren Lengholz from Paultina is named as relief agent at Quaker Oats. Previously employed at Panilins, she takes on duties as relief staff at the Illinois plant.

Quaker Oats Company Lauren Lengholz Paultina Ips Quak Oats Company Panilins

Luther League Bake Sale Set for Saturday at Legion Hall

The Luther League of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Renwick will hold a bake sale on Saturday afternoon at the American Legion Hall, promoting church activities and community gathering.

Luther League St. Paul’s Lutheren Church Renwick American Legion Hall

Livestock Marketing Meeting At Hardy Tonight

Sam Thompson marketing specialist will lead a session at Hardy School on new developments in livestock marketing. The meeting starts Thursday evening March 31 at 5:00 PM. Thompson will share insights from eastern markets and the government marketing research program. All farmers invited to attend.

Hardy Sam Thompson Hardy School Mrn Thompson

North Side Garage Passes To New Owner Ashpole

Riston Ashpole of Goldfield has taken possession of the Northside Garage, purchasing it from Frank French. The shop will be renamed Ashpole Garage and will handle Kayser and Frazer cars. He plans some changes and will move his family here after school ends, occupying the Myrtle Corner Property.

Riston Ashpole Goldfield Northside Frank French aAshpole Somerry Kayser Frazer Myrtle Corner

Religious film shown April 24 by church class

The Builders Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church sponsors a religious film titled Reaching From Heaven to be shown on April 24 at the School. The event is open to the public with no admission charge.

Evangelical United Brethren Church

Cub Pack Meeting Awards Presented Last Thursday Night

Cub Pack gathered at American Legion Hall with 24 adults and 15 Cub Scouts. Dickie Gimer joined as a new member. Wolf recipients were Bernard Nelson Merrill Nerem Alvin Thompson who earned a gold errant point. Bear awards went to Jerry Dooler Donald Patton Donald Philips Gene Gilmeer and Jackie Hoffman. Wes Sunderman earned his final Webelos award marking three years of work across Wolf Bear and Lion stages. Den mothers Mrs Patton Mrs Nerem and Mrs Prilipp were recognized and badges awarded. Auxiliary chair Mrs Rainh White gave a two piano solo and a tribute to Gamous Americans. Meeting closed in the living circle.

Bernard Nelson Merrill Nerem Alvin Thompson Jerry Dooler Donald Patton Donald Philips Gene Gilmeer Jackie Hoffman Marvin Donald Hoffman Dele Luiz Joan DeMotis Keith Gillespie Wes Sunderman Wesler Webelos Renwick Sitver Axton Marmerd Patton Lawrence Nerem Elmer Prilipp Rainh White American’ Legion Auxiliary Charver Dhe Zarz

Humboldt County Federated Clubs Convention Here

Humboldt County Federated Clubs hosts a county convention at Renwick church featuring district reports, club updates, education notes, health service repots, a luncheon, community singing, a book review, and readings by Mrs. Clark Srechem and Mrs. Ralph Richards-Dolls plus yearbooks and chorus literature.

Humboldt County Federated Clubs Convention Rerwick Wochan Wisren Humbolar Panison Country Health Service George Lazeh Clark Srechem Humboldt County Chorus Ralph Richards Cali

Vernon and Livermore Boys Rule Junior High Tourney

Vernon Girls and Livermore boys won the Junior High Basketball Tournament held in Vernon last week. Games featured Vernon 32 over Bode 5, Renwick 15 over Pinais 3, and Livermore 33 over Renwick 14. Final scores included Livermore 24 Luverne 14 with strong attendance and competition throughout the event.

Vernon Livermore Lake Renwick Verns Pinais

Clarence Hefty Weds Des Moines Girl In 1945 Nuptials

Clarence H Hefty of Renwick married Miss Anna Howley daughter of Des Moines couple D B Rowley on March 26 1945 at First Baptist Church Des Moines with Rev Lewis Jepson officiating. The ceremony featured white florals and attendants including Russell Byeress of Renwick and ushers from Ames. After the ceremony the couple planned to live in Renwick.

Anna Howley D. B. Rowley Des Slaines Iowa Clarence Kirs Rose Heiter Renwick First Baptist Charen Des Moines Dor Lewis Jeconson Russell Byeress Wesses Gerboth Donald Osborne Denton J. Arere Je of Bock Lowe Denwor Breher Srough Amd Otide

Vernon County Farm Bureau Meeting Recap

Vernon Two farm bureau met on Monday with large attendance at Vernon schoolhouse. The TRE program featured multiple soloists including Hearr Lowell Herfrr, Charles and Fredrick Lx y, Sherman Flogstad, Berry Hetty, Darlene Zweifel, Leon ard Filery and a vocal by Miss Messer on the reorganization progress. Committees listed include program Wr. land Mrs. Quris Swanciger and menu coordinators Mr and Mrs. James McClamrock and others.

Vernon TRE Hearr Lowell Herfrr Charles Fredrick Lxy Sherman Flogstad Berry Hetty Darlene Zweifel Leonard Filery Progrems Miss Messer Tins &Y Mer

Two More Long Distance Lines Completed

The Northwest telephone manager announces two additional long distance lines now in operation. The expansion supports growth in local dialing and distant calls as usage has risen, prompting installation of new equipment to improve service.

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