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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1948

Page

5

Truman Barkley Gillette and Beardsley Win In General Election

Unofficial returns from Renwick Tuesday show 326 voters. Dewey and Warren received 167, Truman Barkley 143. Gillette led the senatorial race with 209 to Wilson 103. GOP candidates held light statewide leads with 91 straight Republican tickets vs 89 Democratic. Wallace earned two votes. soldiers bonus bill passed 194 yes to 6 no.

Truman Farkleyr U. S Guy M. Gillette James Dolliver Beardsley Renwick Dewey Warren Houticans Truman-Barkley Gillette George A. Wilson Wallace

District Methodist Rally Sunday Plans Four Year Program

Rev C E Custer and Mrs Custer and Mrs B E McGowan attended a Des Moines regional interdenominational meeting on missions. The four districts plan a united program “Looking Forward to the Advance for Christ and His Church” at Algona Methodist Church on Sunday at 2 30, with district superintendents presenting the afternoon program For Christ and His Church.

C. E. Custer BE. McGowan Des Moines Bmonday Christ Algona Methodist Church

Hardy Church Dinner and Bazaar Announcement

The W.S.C. of the Hardy Methodist Church will host its annual dinner and bazaar on Wednesday evening, November rath oato the Hardy Church. Supper is served family style and costs $5 for adults and 50 cents for children. Afterward an auction of articles made by the ladies will be held. Everyone is invited.

W.S.C Hardy Methodist Church

Merton of the Movies heads Ren Theatre November bills

The Ren Theatre presents a come dy Merton of the Movies starring Red Skelton and Virginia O'Brien for Sunday and Monday. November show calendars have been printed and mailed. bring your calendar for a free admission during December 18 week. Visitors to Lloyd Jensen home include Judge M J Staven Britton Dakota Mr Peter Jensen Star Minnesota MT Mrs H W Nie and David New Ulm Minn and Mr A E Thoreson family Esther Villa Sunday.

Ren Theater Merton of Red Skelter Virginia O'Brien Lloyd Jensen M. J. Staven Britton Dakota Peter Jensen Star- Minnesota H W. Nie M and David New Ulm Minn A. E. Thoreson Esthervilla

Local Congregation Votes to Build New Church

At a Monday evening congregational meeting of the Evangelical United Brethren Church Elfred Pearson and Jack Hefty were elected trustees. The group voted to build a new church with plans to follow later. The gift from Mr Fred Klasse will be used for stained glass windows rather than church chimes.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Elfred Pearson Jack Hefty Fred Klasse

Local social notes from Vernon and surrounding area

Vernon and Humboldt Township residents hosted and visited relatives and friends over the weekend with numerous Sunday dinners and Friday gatherings. Guests included the Schnieder, Mills, Davis, Engstrom, Yanney, Lerdal, Weldhouse, Nikolai, Krause, and Carlson households, plus 4 H training in Dodge and a Church women’s sewing project in Renwick.

Birs John Weldhouse AL Nikolai Hanawha Ber Ole Carlson Lonise Vorland Ang Everett Veérle Winter Herman Krause Grace Krause Mason

Social News From Boone Township and Surroundings

Boonse township residents and guests share visits and gatherings across Cham pagne Clarion Marathon and surrounding towns. Names include Hart Kelling Nelson Engstrom Heide Zimmerman Kl een Davis Zimmerman and others with multiple dinners, shopping trips, and hospital updates noted during the period.

Renwick School Board Hosts Faculty Dinner

The Renwick School Board members and their wives entertained the school faculty at a dinner Tuesday evening at the school house.

Renwick

Mrs W. H. Long Installed As Grand Martha

The Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of Iowa met in Cedar Rapids last Thursday and Friday. Mrs. W. H. Long of Renwick was installed as Grand Martha. Attending members included Mrs. George Latch, Mrs. Calla Tanck, Mrs. Carl Flemmig, Mrs. A. Stafford, Mrs. W. H. Long, and Mrs. Marion Carter of Thor.

Grand The Order of the Eastern Star of Iowa Cedar Rapids W. H Long Renwick Martha George Latch Calla. Tanck Carl Flemmig A. Stafford W. H. Long Marion Carter Thor

Local Notes On Sunday Guests In Ellsworth And More

Sunday events include Mrs Atte’s birthday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Clifford Grand and other Ellsworth residents with Attig home guests. Goldfield and Fagle Grove visits follow, plus weekend gatherings at the Ralph Anderson home in Marshalltown and Spencer. Other items note moves, travel, and family visits extending to Renwick Allison and Eagle Grove with several local families attending birthdays, funerals, and church-related activities.

WHA George Bell Jessie Heimke B. B. Stoakes Goldfield Eddie ‘Bigness BE. el, McCallum Fagle Grove Eddie Bigness Henry’ Blum Sr Sam Kinssey Walter Blum Spencer Wail Ray Dickinson Saughter Renwick Watts Ernest. Helmke Wickinson Helmke Sarage Kingsbdurr Nevada M. B. Richardson Martha Kerr Allison Leo Mimbach Eagle Grove Pearl Ann Carlson Marathon Town Wesley Carlson Eldon Carlson Pete Sadler

Renwick Scarlet Raiders Face Final Conference Showdown

Renwick and Dows meet Friday at 2 45 pm to decide the conference title in the season’s last game. Renwick holds a half game lead with one defeat while Livermore and Ventura each have two losses and a tie. Local fans urged to attend and support the team.

Renwick Scarlet Raiders Dows Renwick Livermore Ventura

Vernon Junior Class Play Friday Night

The Vernon Junior Class of Consolidated School presents a comedy drama titled Six Wires on a Rampage by Lillian Mortimer. Friday November 5 at 9 o'clock directed by Miss Carmen Féer. Cast includes Buzz the house keeper Francis Makhim Harriet wife Joan Wilhelm Pamela Alma Hefty Romola wife Wanda Ehrhardt Celia wife Elaine Rummens Bodie wife Virginia Krause Celia argite DaVonne Erwin Jim myrs terious intruder Richard Larsen Bungle would be sheriff Robert Marts Jack mysterious Richard Brock Bill DeWarne Aver Jobr.

Vernon Lillian Mortimer Carmen Féer Buzz Francis Makhim Harriet Bhe Joan Wilhelm Pamela Alma Hefty Romola Wanda Ehrhardt Celia Elaine Rummens

Methodist Choir Christmas Program Planned for Dec 19

The Music Committee of the Reawxk Methodist Church outlines plans for their annual Christmas program. The service will be held Dec 19 evening with committee members Mrs Howerg Daseh Mrs Hari Gimen Mrs Will Blesie Mrs W H Long Beulah Yarner and Mrs Harold Yanney listed.

Reawxk Methodist Church Howerg Daseh Hari Gimen Will Blesie W. H. Long Beulah Yarner Harold Yanney

Attending Meeting In Des Moines

Rev. S. G Blumbages the Renwick Bentist Church pastor traveled to Des Moines to join the Iowa State Baptist Convention Town and Country Work committees meeting at the headquarters office. Rev. Carlton W. Saywell serves as the director of the town and country program.

S. G Blumbages Renwick Bentist Des Moines Iowa: State Baptist Convention Carlton. W. Saywell

Inlaid Floor Covering At The Peoples Cafe

The Peoples Cafe closed Sunday and Monday for a new inlaid tile linoleum floor. The work was done by owner Velva Jones and Myrtle Collins who created an attractive, easy to clean floor.

Peoples Velva Jones Myron Collins

Deep Freeze Purchased for Store to Expand Ice Cream Space

Installed Deep Freeze units have been bought and installed at the store. This addition expands the shop by providing extra storage space for ice cream and related products.

Tiny's

Duck Hunters Busy Local Sportsmen Post Few Ducks

Local sportsmen have spent the past week duck hunting with many ducks in the area but shots are often fired high and ducks do not descend to small ariskas and ponds. Still, hunting remains enjoyable and occasional ducks are brought down.

Ariskas

Amvets Auxiliary Convention Attendees Named

Attendees from this district included Mrs. Flogg Lane District President Mrs. Rose Helty Mrs. Ole Carlson Mrs. Ernest Macha Mrs. Tom Gimer and Mrs. Wm Blesie at the Rockwell City meeting last Thursday.

Dr Turner Shoots Elk on Hunting Trip

Dr Turner and his wife L A Turner returned from Colorado visiting relatives. He enjoyed two seventeen day hunting trips in the countryside and had the thrill of shooting an elk during the mornings.

Dr. Turner L. A. Turner Colorado Turner Moonings

Traveling Library Books On Shelves

Local Librarian Mrs. J. Beer reports the traveling books are now on the shelves and invites patrons to visit the library to select from these excellent volumes for reading enjoyment.

Funeral Saturday for Amos Flemmig

Mr and Mrs Carl Plemmig attended the funeral of Amos Plemmig in Humboldt on Saturday. The obituary notes he lived in the township and was well regarded for his long life and community work.

Carl Plemmig Mr. Flemis Amos ‘Plemmig Humboldt Fiemmi

Men's Community Club Dinner and Meeting Schedule

The Men s Community Club holds its first fall dinner and meeting at the school house on Monday evening November 8th at 7 pm. The executive committee will organize the event and Northwestern Bell Telephone Company will present the program with demonstrations of telephone operation and a brief discussion. Attendance has been strong in past years and members invite others to join. contact Frizz Britt at Wick Savings Bank to reserve seats.

Piom Tink Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Frizz Britt Wick Savings Bark

Farm Bureau Ladies To Meet Friday

Farm Bureau ladies will hold a meeting Friday at Renwick Methodist Church. The event is set for the afternoon and will cover a project being undertaken by the group.

Walter McPesk Virgil Erwin Harold, Simpson Alaska Vernon and Humboldt Township Fannie ‘Baumgertner James Kelling John Baumganner Mr. Baumfartner Farm Bureau Renwick Methodist

Farm Sold Friday for 274 per Acre

A farm was sold on Friday at a price of 274 per acre, with details listing the property and buyer. The short notice notes the sale occurred on Friday and identifies the per acre rate as the main cost metric.

Renwick Baptist and First Methodist Church Notices

Parish notices from Renwick Baptist and First Methodist outline weekly worship times and events. Renwick Baptist Morning service at 10200 am with pastor delivering message, choir rehearsal, and fellowship Thursday. First Methodist church plans planning conference after choir rehearsal Thursday night November 1.

Renwick Henrwicrs Sunderring Wilbursseni Bythe

Church notices and event plans list for St Pauls Luimeran Johns

Readable church notices from St Pauls Luimeran St Johns Lutheran Lake Superior parish listings show upcoming meetings teacher institutes confirmation classes and Bible study times. Also notes a male choir from Norway performing and a Lutheran Brotherhood event with banquet scheduled in early November.

Brethren UXURCH HH Sunderman Pastor Service Notes

Brethren church weekly schedule lists Sunday School at 9 30 am and morning worship led by Pastor Sunderman. Bible study and prayer service at 7 09 pm, baptismal service, youth fellowship, and junior choir practice coordinated by Mrs D J Christenson with Marjorie Gusborg mentioned among leaders.

Sunderman Sanford Anderson St. Jokz Ebasiche Marjorie Ann Gusisborg Wis W.swil Meer O’clork D. J. Christenson

Goldyteld Church of Christ Clayton SW Sunday Schedule

Minister Renr leads Bible school at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Evening Gospel Hour at 7:30 p.m. Youth meetings at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice at 8 p.m. Saturday evening. All members urged to attend as Christmas music begins. Missionary meeting Thursday November 4 announced.

Attrorneos Stunder Corwith Earther League ST. Johns Lutheran Iowa Woumen’s Mission Circle Teacher's Institute Goldyteld Church: of Christ Clayton SW. Renr

Also Mentioned on This Page

District Methodist Rally Hardy Church Chris Schnieder l Laura Maxine Ray Mills Brodhead Wisc Omer’ Davis and Hershell Chris H. Schnieder Moline Yanney Beulah Fred Engstrom Home Glen -Martin Janet Orten Lerdal Boone Township Ivan Hart Champagne Ill Carl Kelling Fred Kraft Carl Keiling James Nelson Eugene Nelson Oscar Engstrom Leo Woodley Robert Heide John Zimmerman C.G. Johnson Glen Martin Glen Barl Ruth Omar Davis Dodge Malcolm Clowes Addie Livingston Alfred Kleen Owen Kurfmann Glen Hower Mercy Hospital Amos Amosson Magle Grove Sam Amosson Roy Hanson Warian Jotten Cedar Falls Methodist Choir Duck Hunters Amvets Auxiliary Amos Flemmig Men’s Community Club Hosta Ivestate Fara Chergh Semaar Seto Mrs. Walter Mer Reet Es Church Oelock Renwice Uxurch
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