Ben Bjornson dies at Goldfield at 100
Mr. Ben Bjornson died Wednesday morning May 14 at the home of his daughter Mrs Ada Rasmussen in Goldfield Iowa. He celebrated his hundredth birthday on July 23 1946 and remained active until injuring himself on May 8. He lived in the territory all his life and his parents homesteaded the Dick Elmer farm. He learned mason work in Sioux City at seventeen and was a charter member of Viona Lodge. He leaves four sons Homer Fred and Frank and a daughter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete as printed.
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Ada Rasmussen
Goldfield
Low
Bjornson
Dick Elmer
Wem
Steil
Sioux City
Viona Lodge
Dakota City
Blue Lodge
Homer
Humboldry
Art of
Fred
Frank
Renwick
Boone Township Cancer Fund Drive Totals 227.50
Mrs Bert Martin, chairwoman, reports a total of 227.50 turned in so far for Boone Township Cancer Fund drive. She thanks district leaders for their efforts, naming several key volunteers and noting top contributions such as 32.00 from district No 1 and 30.00 from district No 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Township
Ingmar Earle
OQ. A. Overbaugh
Arc Streeter
Elfred ‘Pearson
Alfred Bieen
Emma Engh
Frank Engstrom
G. A. Graves
Chas. Trask
Veisha at Iowa State College May 15 17
James Kleen son of A H Kleen chosen as general chairman for the Agronomy Education open house. Veisha activities theme Veisha views tomorrow. The 1947 Veisha to be held May 15 16 17 with James a janitor in Agricultural Fiducation at Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kleen
Agronomy Education
Iowa State College
James
Iowa State Collage
Little Jimmie Schnetzer Hurt As Window Falls
Little Jimmie Schnetzer, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Schnetzer, suffered a painful injury Tuesday when a window fell on his right hand. The little finger was nearly cut off and it is doubtful it can be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Schnetzer
Elmer Schnetzer
Preschool Clinic At Dr Crawford's Office
A preschool clinic will be held at Dr F M Crawford's office on Thursday May 15 from 2 to 4 pm. Children will be seen by appointment arranged by Fara Bureau, a public health nurse, and the public health council chairman.
Fifteen Graduates From Vernon Consolidated School
The 1947 Vernon Consolidated School graduating class held a Baccalaureate service Sunday with Lt Rev Beckman of LaVerne delivering a message on patience for the race ahead. He gave 28 examples stressing training and faith, and urged turning to God first. The program featured Girls Glee Club numbers and a Shirley Jergengen vocal solo. Commencement for the class occurred Wednesday May 14 with Rev Paul Lars of Renwick Lutheran Church delivering the address on Man's Greatest Experience. Members include Arlene Anderson Bettr Bram Dorothy Jewn Brown Delah Jexun Hetti Yunior Hinz Dorothy Kruse Betty Ann Larson Howard Juse Mary Metlain Gladys Rathrra Pergande Hoy Thompson Vivien Thompson Gati Wigans Milton Wilhelm. Congratulations from the Vernon faculty and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Consolidated School
Beckman
LaVerne
Girls’ Glee Club
Shirley Jergengen
Vernon
Paul ¢. Lars
Renwick Lutheran Church
Lutz
Arlene Anderson
Bettr. Bram
Dorothy Jewn
Brown
Delah Jexun Hetti
Yunior Hinz
Dorothy Kruse
Betty Ann Larson
Howard Juse
Mary Metlain
Gladys
Rathrra Pergande
Hoy Thompson
Vivien, Thompson
Gati Wigans
Milton
Wilhelm
Two More Excellent Shows At Ren Theater
Ren Theatre presents The Plainsman with Ga Casper and Jean Arthur returning to the screen by popular request for Thursday and Friday May 15 and 16 plus 17. Courage of Lassie in technicolor shows Sunday May 15 and 19 plus 21 with Lassie Elizabeth Taylor and Frank Morgan in a war dog life story. Also includes cartoon and news reel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ga Casper
Jean Arthur
Ren Theatre
Lessie
Progress report on rural fire truck fund drive
The Rural Fire Committee notes ongoing subscriptions from Tieran Heggen Pete Sadler and others totaling about 1050 plus 3300.09, 100, and 50 dollars. Delays due to busy farm times and weather are acknowledged but the drive will continue after corn planting. A new 60 16 Lau water truck is planned to replace the old unit with 108 gallons, aiding rural fires and potentially saving homes like Helgerdian's burned recently, which would have cost over 38900 to replace decades ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tieran Heggen
Pete Sadler
Renwick Savings Bank
Carroll Gillespie
Lawrence
Helmke
Kerr
Alfred- Martin
Evan Tjevanson Preile Brothers
Vale Grove
Dar
Aca
Ed Loobery Goldenfield Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary
Former Renivick residents Mr and Mrs Ed Loobery celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house at their Goldfield home on Saturday May 17 from 2 to 5 PM. They invite friends to attend and join in the commemorative event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Loobery
Goldfield
Loober
Renivick
Amvets Auxiliary Meeting Set For May 19 In Richardson Hall
The Amvets Auxiliary will meet Monday afternoon May 19 at Richardson Hall. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming events and activities.
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Aimvets
Richardson Hall
Beverly Yarbrough Appears in Our Town Play
Miss Beverly Yarbrough daughter of Dr and Mrs N R Yarbrough and Lindenwood College student acted in Our Town at Roo ney Auditorium St Charles on May 9. The production was presented by Alpha Psi Omega National Dramatic Fraternity of which she is a member.
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Beverly Yarbrough
N.R. Yarbrough
Lindenwood College
St. Charles
Our Town
Rooney Auditorium
Alpha Psi Omega
Miss Yarbrough
Helen Gray and Otto Swanson Wed May 9th
On Friday evening at eight o clock at the Renwick idtheran Parsonage the marriage of Miss Helen Gray daughter of the late A W Gray and Otto Swanson son of Mrs Dennie Swanson was performed by Rev P C Latz in a single ring ceremony Attendants were Mr and Mrs Clarence Ervin The bride wore a navy two piece dress with corsage of roses and gardenias The groom wore brown suit and a gardenia boutonniere They will reside in Renwick where Swanson is employed.
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Marth
Renwick Idtheran Parsonage
Helen Gray
A. W. Gray
Otto Swannson
Dennie Swanson
P. C. Latz
Clarence Ervin
Erwin
Renwick
Mr. Swarson
Poppy Day Observed Nationwide On Memorial Wear
Poppy Day scheduled for Saturday May 24 with volunteers from the American Legion Auxiliary and allied groups distributing handmade crepe paper flowers to honor World War I and II dead and aid disabled veterans and families. Mrs. John Zimmermen leads as president of 304 units. Mrs. Fred Rasmussen charges arrangements. The event aims to cover the city so all can honor the war dead and support living victims.
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Poppy Davy
Renwick
United States
John Zimmermen
American Legion Auxiliary
Dar
Fred Rasmussen
Auviligre
France
Belgium
Beverly Heggen Named to Renwick Savings Bank Post
Miss Beverly Haggen will be employed at Renwick Savings Bank replacing Miss Eloise Packard who resigns June 1.
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Renwick Savings Bank
Beverly Haggen
Renwick Saving Bank
Eloise Packard
Renwick Commencement Exercises May 22
Rev Roy C Helfenstein of Mason City Iowa will be the commencement speaker for the 154 graduating class of Renwick High School Exercises will be on Thursday evening March 22 at the High School Auditorium The complete program will be printed in next week's paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Helfenstein
Mason City
Iowa
County Fam Bureau and 4 H Club News
County 4 H and Farm Bureau news from Owl Lake Boosters meeting at Byro home. Delegates named for County 4 H Club Camp. Vernon Club held meeting at Vernon School to plan rally day activities. May 19 gathering planned. Camp delegates and fees noted. Eleven County Camp planned at Clear Lake. Spring Cattle Feeders Day set for May 28 at Iowa State College with extension specialists.
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Owl Lake Boosters
Byro
Hege County Extension
Jene Eo
Sim Doidi Commis
Camnikai
Clear Lake Jung
Burau
Iowa State College
Ruth Ann Kleen and Elaine Blum Hagen Win Firsts
Ruth Ann Kleen and Elaine Blum Hagen won two first places at the Renwickigh School music contest. The event featured several contestants and listed performers including Ruth Ann Bleemer and Martin who placed in other categories. Accompanists supported the performers as the program presented a range of numbers, with judges recognizing top entries.
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Renwickigh
Medean
Fine Shore Br
Ruth Ann Bleemer
Saarimd
Martin
Im Bartle
Legion and Auxiliary Met Thursday Night
The Legion and Auxiliary met Thursday night with members including past presidents and officers listed. They discussed the Decoration Day program, which will be printed next week, and planned future activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
Sinsrican Deston
James
Tjeram
Nerem
Ralph White
Robert
Heide
ML OM
Green
Guys Balierd
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Ben Bjornson
Ben Byjornson
Aiway
Puneral
Boone
Bert Martin
Vebha
Iowa State
Jimimy Schnetzer
Padyfucl
Ren Theater
Hardy
Ronald Brechler
Richard Clancy
Merril
Kelling
Paul W. Neal
Will Merril
Bonnie
Roger Johnson
Arnold Johnson
Robert Reed
Jerry Rasmmussen
Miss Geigel
Amvets Auxiliary Meeting
Otto Swanson
Beverly Heggen
Vernon Club
Mervin Nelson
Ole Ceri- Son
Myrtle Hewitt
Vernon School
Miss Hewitt
Vernons School
Burea
Farm Bureau
Saturdeye
Verious Thibs
Ruth Ann Kleen
Elaine Blumhagen
Donald Martin
Vents
Denis Are
Glen
Beulah Yanney
Paul G. Lute Roselynn
Paul WiNeal
S.chrumbag
Avis Anderson
Ruth Anderson
Roselyn Atti
James Gillespie
Richard Gugger
Dorothy Hoffman
Donaldene Kraft
Robert Lane
Walter Martin
Jerry “McCurry
Stanley Nervig
Harold Pannell
James Plunkett
Mareene Pogge
Jean Riggins
Beverly Schult
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