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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1948

Page

6

Baccalaureate Services Preview at Renwick High

The Renwick school year ends with Baccalaureate on Sunday May 16 at Bish School auditorium. Rev. SC Blumbhagen will deliver The Guest of Your Life. Commencement for twenty graduates on Thursday May 20 at the High School auditorium with Dr. Batton Morgan of Iowa State College at Ames as speaker.

Renwick Bish SC Blumbhagen Renwick Baptist Church Batton Morgan Young Hoyal Iowa State College Ames

Attending Hydra Matic Course of Instruction

Sant Flogstad of the Klassie Pontiac Co Renwick Ia attends a Fort Dodge factory course of instruction on the Hydra Matic automatic transmission. Attendees receive individual instruction from Pontiac zone service instructor G Vorkes using training aids and hands on work on the transmission itself.

Pontiac Sant Flogstad Klassie Pontiac. Co Renwick Fort Dodge G. Vorkes

Tjeran Tjelle Announces Candidacy for Humboldt County Supervisor

Tjeran Tjelle announces his candidacy for County Supervisor in Humboldt County, seeking the Republican nomination for the third district. He previously served one term, has lived in the community for 38 years, and is portrayed as a capable longtime resident.

Tjeran Tyee Humboldt Councy Tielle

No Drivers License Exams May 18 in Dakota City and Clarion

Humboldt County Sheriff Bradley reports no drivers license examinations will be held in Dakota City on Wednesday May 18. Next exam date is June 2. Also no examinations in Clarion Town on May 21.

Humboldt County Bradley Dakota City Clarion, Town

Renwick Fire Department Urges Use of New Reporting Number

The Renwick fire department announces the fire reporting telephone 3501 and asks the public to use it only for fire calls. Do not use the number for conversations or business. A plant line exists for plant matters, and prompt accurate reporting is requested to avoid delays.

Renwick Fire Department Tre Renwick Mire

Doctor Crawford Announces Office Closure Next Tuesday

Dr P L M Crawford states his office will be closed all day and evening next Tuesday The notice specifies the date as the first.

PL M. Crawford

County American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Held Here

Large turnout attended the Humboldt County American Legion Auxiliary Spring meeting in Renwick. Miss Clara J. Suss of Grasttinger spoke, while Mrs Corle presided. Members reported charitable gifts, essay prizes, Girls State support, and community service including hospital gifts and a Dec oration Day plan.

County American Legion Auxiliary Humboldt County American Legion Auxiliary Renwick Clara J. Suss Grasttinger Corle Siss Wes Australia New Guinea Manila Myron Collins Veterans Hospital Knoxviile Foterans Hospital Des Moines American Leprosy Foundation Jaws Children’s Home American Cancer Society National Defense Harriett Hoffman Americanism Committee Girl's State Renwick, Hardy and Vernon Unessco Humboldt Legion Hall

Farm Bureau Victory Party Planned in Humboldt County

The Humboldt County Farm Bureau hosts a Victory Party Monday night May 17 at the high school auditorium starting at 8 pm. Fort Dede Men's Civic Glee Club directed by Clarion Hathaway performs a full program with Shelby Nelson of Havelock as soloist. The event marks the county reaching 1273 members and 102 percent of its goal, including 343 farmers and additional business and interested individuals. All Farm Bureau members are invited.

Humboldt County Farm Bureau Humboldt ‘High Spm Fort Dedze Farm Bureau Aa Farm Bureau

AMVETS Auxiliary District Meeting Report

The AMVETS Auxiliary District meeting was held Tuesday in Emmetsburg. Attendees included Mrs Flori Lane Mrs T W Gimer Mrs Ernest Macha and others. State president Marcia Gard spoke as hospital chairmen reported on local hospitals and new district officers Eloy Lane was elected president and Mrs Ty W Gimer as secretary. A full report will be given at the next auxiliary meeting Friday afternoon.

Amvets Emmetsburg Levée Ettending Flori. Lane T. W. Gimer Irwin Ernest Macha Robens Jesperson Marcia Gard Save Aes Eloy ‘Lane Ty WW Gimer

Loyd Jensen Appointed New Lumber Yard Manager

Mr. Lord Jensen of Berview Mina has been hired as new lumber yard manager for Wisconsin Lumber Company to succeed W. R. Johnston. He comes from L P Lumber Co in Minnesota and will move with his wife and two children to Ren wick around June 1. Johnston plans to relocate to Migie- S0ta next week.

Lord Jensen Berview Mina Mensser Wisconsin Lumber Company W. R. Johnston Jensen L, Pld Ff Lumber Co Minnesota Migie- S

Senior Class Play Tattletale Delights Renwick Gym Crowd

A large audience attended Friday night at Renwick Gymnasium as the Senior Class presented the play Tattletale. The performance and musical numbers were very much enjoyed by all in attendance.

Renwick Gymnasium

Reverend Sunderman Returns to Renwick Church

Rev H L Sunderman and family return to Renwick for another year as pastor of the Evangelical United Brethren Church Their Sunday School class shows appreciation at the session closing expression.

H. L. Sunderman Renwick Rev. Sunderman Evangelionl United Brethren Church

Women’s Federation Group Meeting Held in Woden Iowa

Members of the Women’s Federation Group gathered Friday at the Renwick and Corwith Lutheran Church in Woden Iowa. Attendees included Mrs Macum Johnson Mrs Henry Kamp Rev and Mrs Lurz Mrs Carl Kreit Mrs Alvin Risgold Mrs Cheries Clapsaddle Mrs Lester Krauss Mrs Wm Erdman Jr and Mrs Frank Meyers. Foregoing officers were elected to serve as department chairmen for the area Mesdames Kraft Lutz Clapsaddle and Krauss.

Women's Federation Woeden Lutz Clapsaddie and Krauss

Eastern Star Meeting Set for West Tuesday Evening

The Eastern Star will meet on Tuesday evening May 15 for its regular gathering. Members are advised to attend and participate in the scheduled agenda items.

AMVETS Auxiliary Meeting Friday May 14

The AMVETS Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly gathering Friday afternoon May 14. A district meeting report and installation of officers will be presented during the session.

Amvets

American Legion and Auxiliary Meeting

The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary will meet this evening for their regular monthly gathering.

American Legion and Themerican Legion Auxiliary

Hardy Eighth Grade Commencement Exercises May 25

The Hardy School will hold its Eighth Grade Commencement on Thursday at 11:69 am with an invocation by Rev Pan Neal and a program including class history by Gerald Rasmussen Betty Liscum and Arnold Johnson. The event will feature presentations by teachers and students followed by a noon picnic and afternoon sports.

Hardy School Pan] Neal Gerald Rasmussen Strass Betty Liscum Arnold Johnson Robert Reed Rachel Pannell Ronald Bretton Marlene Shire E. Wilson Miss Geiger Frank Clancy

Renwick Faculty Nears Completion for 1948 45 Term

The Renwick School prepares for the 1948 45 term with most faculty nearly secured. Returning teachers include Velda Blumhagen Viola Kepper Virginia Hummer Charles Hummer Averill Blewett Mae Rossman Montgomery and new signees Phyllis Larson Joan Diary of Belmond and Robert Van Houten Hansel.

Velda. Blumhagen Viola” Kepper Virginia Hummer Charles Hummer Averill Blewett Mae Rossman Montgomery Joan Diary Belmond Fourth Stade Phyllis Larson Ottosen Robert van Houten Hanseli

Railroad Announces Centennial Celebration Across System

The Chicago and North Western Railway announces a system wide centennial celebration. A display tour shows historic equipment including the first locomotive The Pioneer and the latest streamlined trains The Train of Tomorrow. Des Moines showcases these pieces drawing wide attention.

Chicago the Times Des Moines Iowa

Alumni Reservations Requested for Festive Years Event

Alumni urged to make reservations by 22:00 noon on Thursday June 3 1948 to avoid delays in volunteering for the Alumni Bargnet. Tickets available from Raxsmord Gor rell Tjeran Hexsgen Hardli Fanner Wilbur Moore Loren Kelling Her old Goettsch Thomas Gimer Wil bur Nissen.

Dsse Raxsmord Gorrell Tjeran Hexsgen Hardli Fanner Wilbur Moore Loren, Kelling Herold Goettsch Thomas Gimer Wilbur Nissen

Adventure Island at Ren Theater Friday and Saturday

Rory Cathoup Rhonda Fleming and Paul Kelly star in Adventure Island where two beach rats ally with a well bred victim of circumstances to steal a ship and cargo then face fierce action on a mapped island ruled by a madman. Maureen O'Hara John Payne Edmond Green in Miracle of 34th Street midweek show. Eddie Bracken Cass Daley Virginia Welles Spike Jones headline Ladies Man with Paramount comedy energy.

Rory Cathoup Rhonda Fleming Paul Kelly Maureen, O'Hara John Paine Edmond Green Eddie Bracken Cass Dailey Virginia Welles Spike Jones Bis City Eddie Paramount

Change in Fire Reporting Number by Northwestern Bell

The Northwestern Bell Telephone Company announces a new fire reporting number 3391 due to office equipment rearrangement. New directories are mailed March 23 and readers are urged to update to report fire by dialing 2502 in the future.

Times Northwestern Bell Telephone Company the Times

Graduates From Nurses Training

Miss Margaret Martin daughter of Mr Bertie Martin graduates from nurses training in Marshalltown Sunday. She will remain in training there until the national Board examinations in September.

State tax funds returnto Humboldt county detailed

The State Tax Commission releases county by county tabulations of special tax funds returned to local communities. Humboldt County shows allocations for farm to market and primary roads, homestead credits, old age assistance, dependent children and welfare, aid to schools, and city treasury payments from liquor profits and gasoline tax totaling 401 891 with federal aid matching, and estimated county collections at 534 605.

Saig George Simian Tax Commission Lauor Lois Cook Humboldt County Hunboldt County Gillin

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Hydra-Matic Tjeran Tjelle Farm Bureau Victory Party Eastern Star Meeting American Legion and Auxiliary Meeting Hardy Ren Theater
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