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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1949

Page

4

Marian Hansen Weds Robert Reed in Renwick Church Wedding

Miss Marian Joan Hansen and Robert Donald Reed were married May 20 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Renwick. The ceremony featured a candlelit double ring service, bridesmaid Phyllis Hansen, andattendants Paul Robb. An evening reception followed at the bride’s home with a three tiered cake. The bride, a Northwestern Bell employee, and the groom, a Clarion native farming south of Clarion, will reside nearby after a Chicago honeymoon. out of town guests came from Clarion Belmond Eagle Grove and other area towns.

Marian Joan Hansen Walter Hansen Renwick Robert Donald Reed George W. Reed Clarion Evangelical United Brethren Church H. L. Sunderman Frank Roger Phyllis Bansen Paul Robb Russ Roselyn Artig Eddie L. Pugness Anna Walkmer Cremony Loren, Reed Phyllis Hansen Pride Greettinger Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Clariom Bligh U.S. Army Korea Chicago George WW. Reed Warren Reed Donnie Alvim Anderson Belmond Dorothy Christopher Loren Reed Diana Eagle Grove

Milo Francis Ralston Wed At Waterloo

Miss Rosemary Friedl daughter of Mr and Mrs Phillip Friedl wed Milo Francis Ralston son of Mr and Mrs BE A Radston at Waterloo in a Sacred Heart church ceremony conducted by Rev Fr Francis Friedl. Attending were Mr and Mrs Fred Rasmussen of Trenwick and other relatives.

Rosemary Friedl Phillip Friedl Waterloo Milo F. Ralston BE. A. Radston Kitritze Tlaiscay Sacred Heart Catholic Cuareh Fr Francis Friedl E. A. Ralston

Lutheran Vacation Bible School Underway at St Pauls

The Daily Vacation Bible School at St. Pauls Lutheran Church opened Monday with an enrolment of forty three. Teachers and assistants include Mrs. Charles Brown Mrs. Norman Larsen Mr. Ray Block Miss Muardelle Larsen Miss Donaldene Kraft Miss Marilyn Larsen and Rev. Paul C. Lutz. The school runs daily from 9:30 to 11:30 am. There will be no school next Monday May 34.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church Charles Brown Norman Larsen Ray Block Muardelle Larsen Donaldene Kraft Marilyn Paine Marilyn Larsen Paul C. Lutz

Memorial Day Closures Across Renwick Stores

Businesses in Renwick will close for Memorial Day May 23rd guiding shoppers to plan ahead. The post office will be open at 9 and again at 5 for dispatching duties.

Renwick

Funeral for Thomas 0 Heggen Draws Local Relatives

Relatives from here attended the funeral for Thomas O Heggen 29 year old son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Heggen former Renwick residents who died May 19 in his New York apartment He authored the bestseller wartime book Mr Roberts later a Broadway play services were held Monday in Minneapolis where his parents reside Attending from the vicinity were Mr and Mrs Paul Hezgen Miss Bertha Heegen and Mr and Mrs Ole Tjelle Also present were Miss Sarah Hleggen of Fort Dodge Tieran Thompson Bertha Tjeranson and Tjeran Tieranson of Eagle Grove among others.

Thomas Heggen Thomas Heggen Renwick New York Mr. Roberts Minneapolis Minn Paul Hezgen Bertha Heegen

Funeral Notice for Nevada High School Class of 1924

Mr and Mrs Omer G Davis attended the funeral of a former classmate in Nevada Iowa The Nevada High School Class of 1924 planned a 35th reunion for May 25 with members from several states The death of Clyde Knudson led to canceling reunion plans The class will observe the 75th anniversary in May 1952 with a planned reunion for the class of 1912 Three members of that class are now deceased

Nevada Iowa Jasc‘Thurs- Guy Clyde ‘Knudson Knudson Towa Caugill High Tyresent Nevada High School

Drake to grant 470 degrees at 68th commencement

Shirley Crawford, daughter of Dr and Mrs F M Crawford of Renwick, is among 470 graduates at Drake University's 68th commencement in Des Moines. She will receive a bachelor of music degree from the college of fine arts. Due to large class size, the ceremony moves to Drake Fieldhouse for the first time.

Shirley Crawfford F. M. Crawford Renwick Drake University Des Moines College of ‘Fine Arts Drake

Renwick Commercial Club Dinner Sets Memorial Day Date

The Renwick Men's Commercial Club will meet Tuesday night May 31 at Jeanette's Coffee Shop for a seven o'clock dinner and business meeting. The change from the regular meeting night accounts for Memorial Day.

Renwick Men's Commercial Club Gexc Jeanette's

Presented Pupils In Recital At Laverne

Mrs Eadie L Bygness presented fourteen of her voice and piano pupils in a recital at the Methodist Church in Laverne on Sunday afternoon. A good attendance was present.

Eadie L. Bygness Laverne

Renwick Fire Department to Hold Monthly Meeting Tonight

Renwick Fire Department members will convene for their regular monthly meeting tonight starting at seven o clock. Members will discuss department affairs and upcoming public safety plans.

Renwick

Memorial Day Program Planned by Local Legion Auxiliaries

Memorial Day observances are planned May 30 at Elmwood, Park Bridge, and Verson cemeteries. The American Legion and auxiliary units will host music by the band, grave decorations, prayers, Pledge of Allegiance, readings of honored dead, wreath placings, Taps, and several addresses. Wreaths will be arranged Sunday evening March 29 at 5 o'clock with public donations welcomed.

American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Am- Vels Amvels Auxiliary Elmwood Cemetery Park Bridge Verson Cemetery BlumBasen Bor Cub Sunderman Richard 'Claner Alan ‘Heggenance West “Gettysburg Flanders Field Jers Krause Chester E. Custer John Zimmerman Matilda S.C. Blumbagen Beulah Yanney

Reburial Services Here Friday For Gordon Wilson

The remains of Gordon Wilson arrive in Rann for reburial Friday after death in World War I on Okinawa. He was born and raised in Renwick, son of Mr and Mrs William Wilson of Waterloo. The American Legion and Am iso will lead the service at two oclock, with Mercehurch at Renwick.

Gordon Wilson Rann William Wilson Waterloo Renwick Gordon Certon Okinamwa American Legion Amiso Ren Mercehurch Aelock

Little Six Softball League Forms. First Game Friday

The Little Six Softball League debuts Friday night May 27 at Renwick under high school lights. Six communities Corwith Kanawha Luverne Renwick Titonka and Wesley compete with Tuesday fixtures and posters printing schedules. Renwick is sponsored by the Amvets Post with player names to be listed next week.

Renwick Little Six League Corwith Kanawha Luverne Titonka Wesley Laverne Wesler Amvets Post

Music and Junior High Teachers Hired

Keith Baessler of Livermore is hired as music instructor for Renwick Independent School for the coming year. He is married with one child and will move to Renwick when housing is available. Baessler is a Wartburg College graduate from Waverly Iowa. Richard M. Opheim of Bode Iowa is hired as junior high teacher for the fall term. Opheim is unmarried and studied at Iowa State College Cedar Falls.

Keith Baessler Livermore Renwick Baessler Wartburg College Waverly Lows Richard M. Opheim Bode Opheim State College Cedar Falls

Nancy Helmick Run Over By Jeep

A small girl Nancy Helmick daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Helnick was injured when struck by a jeep. She was taken to a hospital and remained in City Hospital on Tuesday morning for treatment.

Nancy Helmick Jeep Nancy Carl Helnick SE Doge Xerars City Hospital

American Legion and Auxiliary Potluck Notice

A potluck dinner will be held in the town park following the Memorial Day programs. Members and their families are invited. In case of raid they will meet at the Legion Hall. Members planning to attend the convention at Webster City on June 5 should get their reservations in to Mrs. W. HL Attig by March 27.

Mondar American’ Legion American Legion Auvilisrr Legion Hall_ Al Webster ‘City Snd W.hl Attig

Hardy Vacation Church School Opens May 31

Hardy Methodist Church will start Vacation Church School on May 31 with Class 85 for six children aged four through junior high. Sessions run 9:90 to 3:00, covering Kindergarten through Intermediate levels, and the school closes on June 4.

The Hardy Methodist Church

Instructors Named For Baptist Bible School

Berwick Baptist Church announces a Baptist Bible School starting Tuesday May 31 for two weeks with daily sessions. Director will be Mrs. J. C. Blumhagen and teachers Elaine Blumhagen Betty Kelling Ona Marie Ingstrom and Rey Blumhagen.

Berwick Baptist Church 3. C. Blumbagen Elaine Blumhbagen Betty Kelling Ona Marie Ingstrom Rey Blumhasen

Marilyn Paine Nominated for State 4-H Office

Marilyn Paine of the Belles of Boone 4-H Club is Wright County nominee for the state 4-H office. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Paine, county Historian, has served as treasurer, and has been an active 4-H member for six years.

Marilyn’ Paine Belles of Boone Wright County Marilyn Raymond Paine

Union Memorial Services at Renwitt Methodist Church

Memorial services will be held Sunday morning at Renwitt Methodist Church. Rev. 5. C. Blumhagen will be the speaker. Everyone is invited.

Union Methodist Church

Methodist Vacation Bible School Underway

Methodist Renwick Church opens a two week Vacation Bible School with an enrollment of forty eight. Classes cover Kindergarten through Intermediate with a team of teachers and assistants led by Mrs Simo Arne, Joan Jones, Mrs Dorothy Tarek, Mrs Berthe Bjornson, Mrs Louis Heetland, Mrs RE McGowan, and Mrs Raymond Gorreil among others. The program runs until June 3rd except Memorial Day May 26.

Renwick Methodist Church Begam Inter- Imediate Raymond Gorreil Samson Flogstad LeVonne Erwin

Humboldt Fire Schools To Be Held This Spring

Humboldt County fire schools will be held on May 2, June 10, and June 17. The sessions, organized by Iowa State College Engineering Extension Service, cover practical and usable fire school topics. It is hoped local fire departments will be welcomed at these meetings.

Humboldt County Fire Ont Ridar’ Nishis Engineering, Extension, Service of Iowa State College Eed

Alumni Banquet Planned for Friday June 3

Plans are underway for the Renwick Alumni Banquet set for Friday evening June 3. Reservations must be in by the deadline, with noted attendees including McGowan and Mrs. Jeanette Darland.

Renwick Benque Renw Air One Tjeran Heer Pan’ Sismens Mulford AirPeak

Tiny Popcorn Machine Installed in Store

The store installs a new popcorn machine described as compact and sturdy. The unit features a steel cabinet a metal popper and warmer with electric controls and adds a quality upgrade to the shop.

Tiny

Private Jean Riggins Enlists at Lackland Air Force Base

Private Jean M. Riggins daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence B Rissins of Renwick reported to Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas for basic training. Home of the indoctrination division Air Training Command Lackland is the largest base in the United States. Riggins former Renwick Independent High School student hopes to attend photography technical school after basic training completion.

Jean M. Riggins Clarence B. Rissins Renwick Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas Air Force Air Training Command Lackland United States Riggens Renwick Independent High School Photography Technical School

Drivers License Test Schedule In Humboldt And Wright Counties

The Humboldt County tests run every Wednesday in May and the Friday of May 30. Wright County tests occur on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except the first Wednesday of each month when tests are held at Eagle Grove.

Humboldt County Wright County Eagle Grove

Poppy Day In Renwick And Hardy Marked

May 26 set for Poppy Day in Renwick and Hardy to honor those who died defending America. American Legion Auxiliary chairman Mrs George Miller leads poppy sales with Daughters of the American Legion and veterans groups selling badges to support hospitalized veterans and convalescent care.

Renwick Hardy America George Miller American . Legion Auxiliary Berwick Harthr Daughters American Legion Renwick and Hardy

Renwick Commencement Exercises at Masem Wesley Church

The Renwick commencement exercises drew a well attended crowd at Masem Wesley Church where Dr Paterson shared a message on the brevity of life. He urged graduates not to waste time on trifling issues and cited examples of overcaring for minor matters.

Nerbers Pauli Armold ‘Peters Wesley MezhoGst Masem Paterson Dr_ Peterson Jana Perry Peterson

Rutland High School Commencement Address Delivered

Mrs H L Sonderman gave the commencement address at Rutland High School last Thursday evening. Five graduates received diplomas. A large attendance was present.

Mra H. Ll. Sonderman Ruteland High School

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marian Hansen Robert Reed Milo Francis Ralston Lutheran Vacation Bible School Thomas 0. Heggen Commercial Club Rev.c. Blumbagen Boy Scouts Wesley Sunderman Sole Roselyn Arug E . John Zimmerman Wwe Mary McPerk Hadar S. G. Blumbagen Beulah Yeuner Taps H. UL. Sunderman Robert Oppedahl Thomas Gimer Little Six Softball League American Legion and Hardy Vacation Church Baptist Bible School Methodist Vacation Bible Humboldt Jean Riggins Texas Air Force Base Sricaa Rutland
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