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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1947

Page

4

Promotion Program and Picnic Well Attended

The schoolhouse promotion program Friday morning featured awards diplomas for perfect attendance and late-year honors. Music contestants received prizes, ball players earned letters, and several students were commended for clean records. A picnic followed, then a school band concert. A baseball game at three o clock ended with Renwick defeating Vernom eight to zero.

Lyfes Roselyn Attig Marjorie Gugisyberg Donald Martin Elaine Blunt Consid Miar Brayton Deatintia Er Yarbrough Morris Keith Heggen Sherman Piss Braden Richardson Robert Porterfield Shirley Groach Gary Kraft Lyle Lutz Maxine Montgomery Jean Porterfield Carolyn Kurfman Amd Joan Porterfield Jerry Gorrel Myron Hauglind Tenald Kiley Larry Liscum Richard Mrozek Phylis Tauck Thaeron Doolittle Charles Rape Melvin Hansland Jacquelyn Sadler Howard Gillespie Lois Brophy Ruth Martin F. H Montomen

Poppy Day Sales Total Reported In Renwick

Mrs. Fred Rasmussen, chairman of the Poppy Day drive, reports five dollars was turned in. All helpers and contributors to this worthy cause are extended a vote of thanks.

Renwick Fred. Rasmussen

Diary of A Chambermaid at Ren Theatre May 29 30 31

At Ren Theatre shows include Diary of a Chambermaid the strange tale of a French maid in an eccentric house starring Paulette Goddard and Merédith Starr. Also a two reel Vera Vagne cartoon news reel and the film Claudia and David with Robert Youngs Dorothy McGuire and Mary Astor.

Ren Theatre Paulette Goddard Ess Merédith Vera Vagne Claudia and David Claudia Robert Youngs Dorothy McGuire Mary Astor

Renwick Alumni Banquet Set for June 6

The Renwick Alumni Banquet will be held Friday evening June 6 at the Renwick Schoolhouse. All Renwick graduates and their guests are invited to attend. Due to extra work and expense invitations have not been mailed locally. Committee led by Norman Peer and including Bob McGowan Selmer Nerem Drool Hi Long Raymond Gorrell Dane McCurry and Kenneth Siemens.

Renwick Benqu Wiil Te Eld Rerwick Lving Bench Norman Peeret Bob McGowan Selmer Nerem Drool Hi ‘Long Raymond Gorrell Dane McCurry Kenneth Siemens

Local Legion Sponsors Boys State Attendees at Camp Dodge

The Renwick High School and Vernon schools will each sponsor two young men to attend Bankeye Boys State at Camp Dodge near Des Moines from June 15. Robert Doolittle was drawn to attend, with Andrew Oppedahl and Donald Marlin also named among participants.

Camp Dodge Des Moines Renwick High School Robert Doolittle Andrew Oppedahl Donald Marlin Americal Legion Post Renwick Vernon

Firemen's Meeting Tonight at Eight O'clock

Renwick Fire Department members will hold their regular monthly meeting tonight at eight o'clock.

Renwick Hre

Eastern Star Friendship Meeting in Livermore

An Eastern Star Friendship gathering occurred in Livermore on Tuesday evening with several chapters present. Attendees included Mesdames Gerhard Mayer and Raymond Gorrell along with L. H. Persons PLM Crawford Bert Martin Wart Gimmer Wayne Doolittle Carl Piemmig Marvin Nelson and many others who participated in the initiation ceremonies.

Eastern Star Friendship Livermore Mesdames Gerhard Mayer Raymond Gorrell L. H. Persons PLM Crawford Bert Martin Wart Gim Wayne Doolittle Carl Piemmig Marvin Nelson Ald. Gimer Maine Yanney NMarci@ Yanney Nelson Mayer Gorrell

Commencement Program Praised by Rev Helfenstein

Rev Roy C Helfenstein delivered an inspiring address at the Enwick School commencement exercises last Thursday evening. His talk titled The Day Ahead urged graduates to value education, cooperation, and personal achievement, stressing sacrifice by previous generations and the need for continued progress.

Roy C. Helfenstein Enwick Helfenstein Heifenstein

Unclear cause of death in horse incident at Henry Blesie farm

A Saturday event at the Henry Blesie farm involved deadly horses, with the head of the killer team dying during pasturing under Mr Fatland. The exact cause of death remains unknown.

Mr. Fatland Henry Blesie

Snowy Wednesday Brings Heavy Wraps to Vicinity

Residents bundled up as a cold wave and snowstorm hit the area on Wednesday May 2. Ground lay white by early noon with little expectation of improvement.

Amvers Auxiliary Activities and Notices

Amvers Auxiliary Activities and Notices reports a county auxiliary meeting in Rutland with Claus Block reelected county chairman and Mrs Robert Johnson elected county secretary. The annual State Convention begins Tuesday at Hotel Fort Des Moines Des Moines with Mesdames Florence Nerem Everimm Lane Anna Block and Judy Johnson attending. Regular meeting June 2 at Richardson Hall and a special Memorial Day bouquet event May 29 at the Legion Hall urged for all members.

Mésdames Florence Nerém Carl Flemmig Robert” Johnson Claus Block Amvers Rutland Robert Johnson Amyet Auciliary Fort Des Moines Des Moines Mesdames Florence Nerem Everimm Lane Anna Block Judy. Johnson Aiivets Avstiarr Richardson Hall Legion Hall He Amvets Auwcdharr Seloek Amvets- AuciHarr

Richardson Appointed Music Chairman at St Olaf College

Arlene Richardson was named music chairman and representative to the board of religious activities by the Lutheran Students Association president at St Olaf College Northfield Minnesota. At a recent meeting she was elected secretary of the Board of Religious Activities which heads all religious activities at the college.

Arlene. Richardson Lutheran Students Association St. Olaf College Northfield Minn

Legion and AMVET members meet for Memorial Day rehearsal

All American Legion and AMVET members are asked to meet at the Legion Hall tonight May 29 for rehearsal ahead of Memorial Day. Mrs Dean Ashland and her children of Clear Lake were guests at the Orten Lerdal home Thursday and Friday. Ernest Janes and Elmo Arne were Clarion business callers last Friday morning.

American Legion Antret Legion Hall Dean Ashland Clear Lake Orten Lerdal Ernest Janes Elmo Arne Clarion Business

Memorial Day Program Planned for May 30

Memorial Day observance scheduled Friday morning May 30 at Elmwood Park Bridge and Vernon Cemetery. Wilma Grace McCurry will wed Michael J. Tatone on June 12 at Holy Family Church Mason Iowa. Program includes Renwick Band under Donald SisGowan, Flag pledge by Braden Richardson, invocation by Rev Paul W Neat, taps by Bob Lane, and veteran tributes.

Howard McCurry Renwick Wilma Grace McCurry Michael J. Tatone Anil Is Alex Tatone Mason Iowa The Holy Family Charrch Meson American. Legion Auxiliary Ing Elmwood Park Bridge and Vernon Cemetery Elmwood Cemetery the Renwick Sirs Donald SisGowan Braden Richardso Pan Paul W. Neat Tring Sawad

Pupils of Mrs Christenson to be heard in recitals

Mrs D J Christenson will present her music pupils in recitals on Monday and Tuesday evenings at the Evangelist Brethren Church starting at eight o'clock. About thirty pupils are expected each evening. The public is invited to attend these recitals.

D. J. Christenson DB. J. Christenson Christenson

Humboldt County Farm Bureau and 4-H Club News

Humboldt County Farm Bureau and 4 H Club news highlight representatives to the State Conservation Camp from June 12 to 15. Miss Lindemann is county treasurer and Camp Mitignie is noted for its program on conservation, soils, and wildlife. Membership drives press for 100 percent county participation, urging neighbors to join as the drive nears the 1970 target.

Ewo Hom Aploit County Farm Bureau Humboldt County Farm Bureau Humboldt Go Ralph McBerner

Community Visits Across West Bend and Rolfe

Lake City residents report varied social visits this week. Mrs Wilmer Fereld and Mrs Marvin Helmke hosted in West Bend while Mr and Mrs Joe Gangstead joined dinner at Rolfe. 4-H guests from Humboldt and Webster City shoppers added to the social mix with local family gatherings and cordial neighborly exchanges.

Joe Gangstead San the Glen Samuels Rolfe Joe Gangstad Humboldt Mond Andrew Fuhr Sims Webster City Lewis Sampson Tue Lloyd Lenning Lena Sampson Clarence Sampson Clara Norrine Steve and Lewis

Commercial Club Dinner Sheds Light on Summer Concerts

A Monday night Commercial Club meeting discussed closing the day with a Memorial Car event and planning summer band concerts. The group weighed actions pending finances, and the condition of Rittersbalt field depended on Lyle George, Eagle Grove and Renwick manager, plus tele exchanges. Community spirit praised.

Rittersbalt Lyle’ George Eagle Grove Renwick

Amvets Regular Meeting Set for Monday Night

The Amvets will hold their regular monthly business meeting next Monday evening at the Richardson Hall.

Amvets Richardson Hal

Dr Longs Office Closed Saturday Afternoons

Dr W H Long announces his office will be closed on Saturday afternoons during the summer months starting Saturday afternoon May 31.

DR. Long W. H. Long Will. Be

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