Merle Eggerth Killed In Auto Accident Oct 31
Merle Eggerth born Sept 29 1920 to Emil and Christine in Renwick Iowa died October 31 1947 in an auto accident near Shanandoal Iowa. He was active in church work, Sunday School, and held superintendent roles 1943 1944 1945. Funeral services were held November 4 1947 at Renwick with burial Vernon Cemetery.
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Merle Eggerth
Merle
Emil and
Christine Eggerth
Renwick
Iowa
Evangelical Church
BE. ¢. Granner
Violet Heefner
J. Haehten
Evangeless Church
Lord Jesus Christ
R Enome
Esgle Grove
Civili Engineering
Ith the Lord
Shanandoal
Towa
Merie Edward Esgert Woz
Galt
Brethren Church Iy
I. Ts. Sunderman
Duvan
Jesus
Iegus
Francis Krause
Dick Hefty
Martha Elmer
Ole Carlson
George Markman
Louis Bram
Don Martin
Lyman Spencer
Marion Spencer
S.C. Maurer
Enfred Pearson
Tower
James Kelling
Ed Anderson
Vernon Cemetery
Clarinda’ Funeral Home
Beenen Funeral Service
Armistice Day Pot-Luck by Renwick Legion and Aux
The Renwick American Legion and Auxiliary plan Armistice Day events at the Renwick schoolhouse starting at 6 30 with a pot-luck supper followed by a program headlined by Rev Paul C Lut. The gathering marks the end of a membership drive and is an annual social event for the group.
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Renwick
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Paul C. Lut
Legion’ and Auxiliary
Lindenwood College observes 121st anniversary celebration
Lindenwood College marked its 121st founding anniversary by inaugurating Dr Frane L McClear as the twelfth president. Delegates from Yale Harvard and eastern colleges attended. 300 students from 35 states and two foreign countries were represented. Renwick, a sophomore, was elected representative to Student Council. Lindenwood mothers from Eagle Grove Des Moines planned a meeting.
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Lindenwood
Ay St. Char
Frane L.mcclear
Winwood
Westminister College
International R. McClear
Lindenston ‘Churchill
Fulton -Fer'a
Yale
Jared
Mar
Mur. Yarbrough
HeNaughton
Eagle Grove
Des Moines
District W S W S Meeting November 13
The Women's Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren Church plans a district meeting at First Evangelical United Brethren Church in Fort Dodge. Rev. Carl Buglin, a missionary to Africa, will speak. Morning and afternoon sessions planned with a 4:30 PM start for the morning portion.
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Women’s ‘Society of ‘World’ Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church Meeting
First Evangelical United Brethren Church
Fort Dorse
Carl Buglin
Africa
Globe Trotters to Play Vernon Team November 21
The Globe Trotters will face Vernon Independent at Vernon Consolidated School on Tuesday evening November 21. Tipoff is 9:00 p.m. The act promises side-splitting entertainment and the ad elsewhere lists admission prices and details.
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Theamous
Globe Trotters
Vernon Independent
Vernon Consolidated School
Three Ting Circus
National Education Week Highlights School Emphasis
National Education Week, set for November 12 to 15, spotlights public schools open daily to the public. Superintendents and faculty invite visitors to observe daily activities and thank educators for preparing children for the future.
Armistice Day Hours Notice for Henwick and Local Schools
Henwick observes Armistice Day on Tuesday November 11 with most businesses closed all day. The Post Office operates at morning and late afternoon to dispatch mail. Renwick School dismisses at 11 00 am and Vernon Consolidated School at 2 15 pm and will hold a brief Armistice Day program at 11 00 am.
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Henwick
iMke Renwick School
He Vernon Consolidates School
Renwick Hosts Salvation Army Service Unit Debut
Brigadier Alex Thomas announces Renwick will host its own Salvation Army service unit with local funds and a committee. The move is part of a nationwide Iowa extension. officials urge business and citizens to cooperate, donate only via local treasurer, and avoid unauthorized collectors.
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Salvation Army
Renwick
Alex & Thomas
Iowa
Jr Is
Salvation
Brixdier Thomas
Seréenteer
Thomas
Getty
Br. Ipersens
Local Woman Elected District W S C S President
A large Algona gathering for the District W S C S meeting featured an entertaining program and officers were elected. Mrs. R. E. McGowan of Renwick won the district presidency with attendees from the area including Mesdames Harold Yauner Lora Teer Ralph Anderson C A Packard Celia Tanck Alfred Martin Wilbur Higsins Geo Latch Paul Neal T W Gimer and R E McGowan.
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Algona
R. E. McGowan
Renwick
Harold Yauner
Lora Teer
Ralph Anderson
C. A. Packard
Celia Tanck
Alfred Martin
Wilbur Higsins
Geo. Latch
Paul Neal
T. W. Gimer
R. EF. McGowan
Renwick School Faculty Entertained At Monday Buffet
The Renwick school board members and their wives entertained the faculty members and their families at a seven o clock buffet supper at the schoolhouse Monday evening. Following the supper a variety of games were enjoyed by the group.
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Renwick
Dr Stafford's Office Closed One Week
Dr Stafford's office will be closed from November 6 through November 12 while he is out of town on business.
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Dor
A. U1
Stafford
Am yets Auxiliary Sixth District Meeting at Rolfe
A large crowd attended the Amvets Auxiliary Sixth District meeting held Thursday at the Presbyterian Church in Rolfe. President Mrs Kurfmap reported on the National Convention in Columbus Ohio. Local attendees included Mrs Nerem Johnson Klassie Lane Heetland Irwin and Philipp with Lane serving as District Sergeant at Arms.
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Virgil Irwin
Elmer Philipp
Floyd Lane
Sargent Ate Arms
Last Football Game Of Season Thursday By Renwick Scarter
The Raiders will play their final football game of the season Thursday as they travel to Des Moines due to a State Teachers Convention. The date has been changed to Ner 6, making this game moved up a day from the original schedule.
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Renwick Scarter
Dows
Desi Moines
District Meeting For Church Workers at Fort Dodge
An all day district meeting for Sur School and church workers of Evangelical United Brethren Churches will be held at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church in Fort Dodge on November 1. A prayer and singing session will follow in the evening.
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Evangelical’ United
Fort. Dodge
Brethren
St Olaf College Selections Mark Religious Board Activities
Alene Richardson daughter of e Richardson chosen as seer of the Boardoz Religious acts. Miss Richardson also member of LSIAL. The St Olaf College Ban orchestra maduiga singers and the St Ola Choir participate in activities.
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Alene
Richardson
E ” AL Richardson
Mick
Boardoz
Sti- Olaf College
Miss Richardson
LSIAL
St Olaf College
Maduiga
St Ola
Boy Scouts Court of Honor Held November Night
Boy Scout Troop 52 Renwick will hold Court of Honor at the shoal house November 24. A film shows will be shown and Scout Director from Prairie Cold Ages Cowneil will talk. All priests and friends are urged to attend.
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Lroop
Renwick
Shoal House
Cowneil
Will
Arend
Renwick Junior Class Play Scheduled for November 21
The Renwick School will present its junior class play on November 21 in the evening. Cast and details of the production will be announced in next week’s issue.
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Renwick
Renwick High
Adult Beginning Sewing Class Tonight At Schoolhouse
Rossmar Renwick Home Economics teacher will conduct a series of introductory sewing starts tonight at 7:00 pm in the school lunchroom. All who are interested are invited to attend.
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Ita
Rossmar
Renwick
Severtsons Honored at Eagle Grove Church Reception
Rev and Mrs T J Severtson of Eagle Grove were guests of honor at a Sunday reception at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove. The event marked thirty years of Rev Severtson's service to the Eagle Grove and Lake Lutheran churches. An excellent program was presented in the church parlors before the reception.
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T. J. Severtson
Eagle Grove
Evangelical ‘Lutheran’ Church
Severtson
Lake Lutheran
Renwick Raiders win 7 6 over Buffalo Center in close battle
Renwick Settler Raiders edge Buffalo Center 7 to 6 as Henry Paige scores on a first quarter end run and Keith Heggen adds the extra point. Buffalo Center answers with a second quarter TD but no extra point. Speaker Lt Cmdr J Menster to address Men’s Community Club on November 19 with South Pole exploration tales and photos.
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Renwick Settlet Raiders
Buffalo
Raiders
Henry Paige
Keith Heggen
Pinay
Lu Cmdr. J. Menster
Lt Cmdr. Menster
U.S. Navy
South Pole
Richard”. Byrd
St. Mary's Lie
Corwith
Menster
South” Pole
Renwick
Meksinez-Bank
Ae Farmers
Goa
Heggen
Rarmond
Correth
First woman named Motions Commissioner in Washington court
Miss Hummer became the first woman to be appointed motions commissioner of the United States district court in Washington. She earned a BA and JD at the University of Iowa and later became the first woman clerk to a federal trial court. Last year she was named assistant commissioner of motions. The oath was administered by Judge Laws.
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Tenéral Court of Washington
Miss
Federal Trial Court
Washington
Tes Litko J. Laws
Miss Hummer
Regton
Eepna
Aerignes
Gillespie Chosen for Advanced English Course at Ames
James Gillespie of Remwick, son of Mr and Mrs Carrell Gillespie, was selected at Iowa State College in Ames to take an advanced English course. He will receive extra credits for the program.
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Iowa State College
Ames
James
Gillespie
Carrell. Gillespie
Remwick
Rural Fire Truck Delayed to Late November Delivery
Delivery of a rural fire truck is delayed to the end of November with officials citing supplier issues and concerns about previous ships. Local officials report hopes the weather stays favorable to permit arrival and testing before year end.
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Chester
Pledge to Spread Real Democracy and Ban War Forever
The speaker recalls the November 13 1918 end of World War I and America's failure to sustain world peace. He warns that after World War II the United States must again commit to real democracy and tireless effort to build civilization and outlaw war forever.
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America
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