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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1951

Page

4

Renwick seniors present play May 18 in school auditorium

The Renwick High School senior class will present a three act comedy titled Plessed To Meetchs on Friday evening May 38 at 8 o'clock in the school auditorium. The farce unfolds in a city swank apartment owned by the wealthy Bixby family and centers on a valuable necklace lost at a birthday party. The suspense grows as suspects emerge and the criminals are revealed at the end. Cast includes Martha Bixby Lois Eleen Henry Bixby Edwin Harris Shirley Rasmussen Ronald Hooker Merrill Kelling Charles Espe Donald Pesdahl Jerry Schultz Thaeron Doolittle Jackie Sadler Melvin Haugland Heiva Lois Pearson Binks Elmer Hicks Beevy Archie Pomeroy Andrew Grimes Helen Maxwell Ruth Adams Howard Wills Marie.

Renwick High School Bixby Betty Bixby Martha Bixby Lois Eleen Henry Bixby Edwin Harris Shirley’ Rasmussen Ronald Hooker Merrill Kelling Charles Espe Donald Pesdahl Jerry Schultz Thaeron Doolittle Jackie Sadler Melvin Haugland Heiva Lois Pearson Binks Elmer Hicks Beevy Archie Pomeroy Andrew Grimes Helen Maxwell Ruth Adams Howard Wills Marie

American Legion Aux District Meeting Notice

American Legion Auxiliary district meeting will be held in Emmetsburg on Tuesday May 22. Registration begins at 9:50 AM. Anyone wishing to attend should contact Mrs. John Zimmerman.

Phe Areciar Legion Ausiliary Ltd Emmetsburg John Zimmerman

Barber Shop Closure Notice From May 21 To 28

Barber shop will be closed from May 21 to May 28 as announced by P. C. Seigelid. The period covers one week of service interruption with reopening planned after May 28. Persons needing appointments should contact the shop beforehand.

Myber Shop

Rebekah Convention Held At Belmond 1951 Recaps

The Rebekah convention of districts 45 and 99 met in Belmond on Thursday May 10 1951. The Renwick Lodge joined in the afternoon work. Attendees from here included Meldunes Laura Hippen Burma Flogstad Mae White Lara Carlson Elizabeth Kiassi Emma Walker Margaret Goettsch Rose Hefty Mae Fellis and Miss One Marie Engstrom. The 1952 convention will be in Renwick.

Rebekah Belmond Thur Renwick Parr Meldunes Laura Hippen Burma Flogstad Mae White Lara Carlson Elizabeth Kiassi Emma Walker Margaret Goettsch Rose Hefty Mae Fellis Marie Engstrom

Junior Bible Campers Bake Sale Saturday

The Junior Bible Campers of St Pauls Latheran Church will hold a bake sale Saturday May 18 at Richardson's Hardware Store, starting at 2 30 p m.

Junior Bible Campers St Paul's Latheran Church Richardson’s Hardware Store

Last Day of Renwick School Activities May 25

The Renwick Independent School ends its term Friday May 25 with student work on display across grade rooms high school classes home economics and manual training. The program begins at 1 pm with the high school band selections followed by awards and eighth grade commencement with Frances Messer Humboldt county superintendent as speaker. A noon community picnic and afternoon baseball game are planned. Busineses places close at noon.

Renwick Srades Hays Glee Club Frances Messer Humboldt County Superintendent of Schools Renwick Busiess

Telephone Number Changed for W H Co op Co

The telephone number of the W and H Co op Company has been changed to 3917.

W&h Co-op of

Poppy Day Declared May 26 in Renwick and Nation

May 26 is Poppy Day in Renwick and across the United States. Mrs Albert Nelson, chairing the Renwick American Legion Auxiliary drive, urges wearing a memorial poppy to honor war dead and support disabled veterans and children of veterans. Poppies, made by disabled veterans of World Wars I and II, will be distributed by Auxiliary volunteers throughout the day. Contributions fund veteran rehabilitation and child welfare programs, linking poppy wear to aid for living veterans.

Renwick United States Albert Nelson American Legion Auxiiary America American Legion Aux American Legion Auxiliary Auxiliary Legion and

Will Observe 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Henry W siman will observe their 50th wedding anniversary at their home in Britt Lowe on May 27 with open house from 3 to 7 pm. All friends and relatives are invited.

Henry W.siman Britt,lowe Alli

Baby Girl Debra Sue Born at Mercy Hospital

Mr and Mrs Chris H Schneider welcomed a baby girl born Friday May Lith at Mercy Hospital in Fi Dodge. The newborn weighed nine pounds.

Chris H. Schneider Mercy Hospital Fi Dodge Debra Sue

Auxiliary Initiates New Members

The American Legion Auxiliary held a regular meeting last Thursday evening and initiated five new members: Mrs. Wesley Carlson, Mrs. Richard Nelson, Mrs. Conver Bygness, Mrs. Roscoe Olden, and Mrs. Velma Bisbee.

American Legion Auxiliary Wesley Carlson Richard Nelson Conever Bygness Roscoe Olden Velma Bisbee

Boy Scout Committee Men To Meet Tonite

A special meeting for Boy Scout committeemen will be held at the American Legion Hall this Thursday evening beginning promptly at 7 15. Scout Executive Mark Perkinson of Fort Dodge will be present along with two representatives from the local American Legion Auxiliary unit.

American Legion Hall Mark Perkinson Fort Dodge American Legion Auxiliary

Cancer drive for funds to be held in Renwick

Mrs. Gus Arne chairs Renwick cancer fund drive starting Tuesday morning. The drive seeks ongoing support for cancer research and control, noting great strides in recent years and urging local contributions to aid continued work.

Renwick Gus Arne

Beauty Bar to Close May 29 Through June 1

Mrs. C. A Richardson announces Beauty Bar will close May 29 through June 1 while My Beauty Shop remains closed. End of notice.

C. A Richardson

Recreation Leaders Workshop May 18 Held in Webster City Iowa

The eleventh Iowa Recreation Leaders Workshop takes place Friday May 18 at the Methodist Church in Webster City. The practical conference trains volunteers and professional leaders in all recreation activities. Twenty three leaders will direct. Continued on page 6.

Iowa Webster City Modist Church

Vernon School Ends Term With Picnic And Commencement

The Vernon Consolidated School will close its activities for the term on Friday May 18 and host a noon community picnic. Eighth grade commendment exercises feature Miss Frances Messer, Humboldt County Superintendent, as speaker. Seniors’ commencement occurred Tuesday May 13 with Ames high school coach Kenneth Wells delivering the address. Mr Weiss was named last year as football coach of the year.

Vernon Consolidated School Frances Messer Humboldt County Es Speaker Kenneth Wells Ames High School Weiss The Register and Tribune

Public Cub Scout Meeting Tonight

The public and anyone interested in cub scouting are invited to two special meetings at the American Legion Hall Thursday evening May 17 at eight o'clock. Mark Parkinson scout executive from Fort Dodge will give a short talk and help reorganize cub dens and leaders. Several Cub Scouts will receive awards. boys aged 8 to 10 and their parents are especially welcome.

Ssorine American Legion Hell Mark Parkinson Fort Dodge

Dr Long's Office Closure Notice

Dr Long's dental office will be closed from May 18 to May 24. The notice states the office will be unavailable during this period with a likely postponement of appointments.

My Dental Cies Thursder

Insurance ads run by A HL Goetisch series of notices

A HL Goetisch advertises various insurance forms and related merchandise. He partners with reliable companies to offer prompt payments and stresses the value of consulting local businessmen who know you personally and can tailor coverage to your needs.

A. HL Goetisch

Independents Lose To Corwith In Sunday Practice

Renwick Independent baseball team lost 12 to 1 at Corwith last Sunday afternoon. Herold Hilk hit a bases loaded grand slam in the ninth to flip the game. Wesley Carlson pitched seven innings, Gary Basier the last two. Independents had 13 hits to Corwith's 7. Stanley McCurry homered twice. Next Sunday’s league opener is at Whittemore. lineup and scores to follow.

Renwick Corwith Herold Hilk Wesley Carlson Independents Gary Basier Loce Stanley McCurry Egeinst W

Band Boosters Club Meeting Planned for May 21

The Band Boosters Club will meet Monday evening May 21 at the Renwick senest house for the regular monthly gathering. The notice urges members to attend and participate in club activities and planning.

Band Boosters Club Renwick Senest House Regnar

Renwick Seniors Set Commencement Week Program

Renwick high school concludes activities with two key events. Baccalaureate on May 20 at the high school led by Rev. H.T. Senderman of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Commencement on May 22 features speaker Tom Hippaka of Iowa State College, a Wisconsin-trained educator and former OSS member.

Renwick Ahferest HT. Senderman Evangelical United Brethen Tom Hippaka Towa -Suke Collex Renwick Hich D. Roere Fintasa Smrita “Ehen Bey Towa State College

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