Armistice Day Observed With Post Office Open Hours
Armistice Day will not be observed on November 21 this year. The bank will be closed at daybreak and the post office will observe usual holiday hours while other business places remain open.
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1951
Page
5
Armistice Day will not be observed on November 21 this year. The bank will be closed at daybreak and the post office will observe usual holiday hours while other business places remain open.
Four teams from the district vie in a Vernyn school event on Tuesday November 13. The first game begins at 7 15 and the second at 8 30 with Hanlontown Vernon and Hutchens teams competing in a key matchup to showcase top players.
Myr Hewitt and Nor ih Beaver led a series of county extension meetings in November across Bode Gilmore City Livermore Grove and other townships. Sessions covered craft patterns and child care topics with many attendees.
Local residents and families including the Nissen, Maurice, Kelling, Kiley, Bjornson, Nerem, Green, Rotenmeyer, Huschka, Anderson, Amosson, McCarry, Neen, and Ter alliances share hospitality and visits. Neighbor profiles mention guests at homes in Goldfield St Benedict Algona and week end gatherings with family.
Renwick students stage Almost Spinner a three act comedy with Paul Geraldine and Mary in a tangle of romance and mistaken deeds set around a school. Principal and audience face a night of fun as students manage backstage and onstage chaos including a mistaken kiss and a radio announcer cue.
The Second Mutual Concert Association announces a recital by Williamsens as a featured artist in Eagle Grove on November 15 at 85 PLM. The performer is praised by Mr Masselos and has appeared at Carnegie Hall and Town Hall and has performed with major Eastern symphonies. He will be soloist with Mitropoulos and the New York Philharmonic next April.
Thirty three men attended the Firemen's annual gym event at the American Legion building Tuesday evening. Oyster stew with trimmings was served and the crowd, in good spirits, enjoyed the supper. The remainder of the evening was spent socializing and sharing stories.
The Builders Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church will host a pancake supper at the American Legion Hall on Sunday evening November 20. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
The Ren Theater will begin performances promptly at 7 25 PM with the box office open until 8 30 PM.
Twenty nine votes cast in the Hardy town election. M. V. Clancy elected Mayor and will fill the unexpired term of the resigned Mayor Story. Council members elected are S C Tawnswick L F Wilson J W Sever Robert McKenna and Carl Lip polt. Lip polt to serve Clancy’s unexpired term.
The Wright County Firemen's Association will hold its regular meeting tonight at Earle Grove. Members and delegates are expected to attend to discuss arrangements for upcoming events and duties. Subacene Ta Phe Rewwick Dies.
The Renwick Fire Department answered a Sunday evening alarm at six near the Coffee Shop that proved false. Oil burner flames misled onlookers but firefighters praised early caution and urged reporting any signs of fire.
Eighty one votes were cast in the town election on Tuesday with only one ticket having candidates. Heetland was elected as the fifth councilman amid scattered write ins and various vote counts for other names. Marvin Anderson won the treasurer post with 69 votes. Terms run from April 1, 1952 to December 33, 1954.
Mrs Herman Harvey hosted a Thursday afternoon for granddaughter Kathryn's fourth birthday. Local groups meet with Lake Boys 4-H, LC RO, and Berean Women hosting events and readings at various homes. Several residents and visitors attended gatherings, travels to Iowa City for surgery, and funeral services were noted among community activities.
The Renwick Evangelical United Brethren Church weekly program lists Sunday School at 9 00 AM Morning Worship at 11 00 AM Mission Band at 3 05 PM Youth Fellowship and Evening Service at 5 00 PM Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 8 00 PM Choir practice Thursday at 8 00 PM Congresses and a sweetheart gathering are also noted in the church activity slate.
E F Thompson is the pastor of the Baptist Church with Sunday School at 2 PM and 11 AM worship led by C E Custer. Morning services feature a church going families theme and the Junior Choir rehearse. Various superintendents oversee Sunday School and choir rehearsals occur midweek and Friday.
Renwick service times Sunday school and worship at 3 30 AM with senior choir rehearsal and classes listed. Emanuel Lutheran Titonka notice mentions a Black Hills Play life of Christ at Fort Dodge on Nov 17 18 with ticket info and price details.
Lake Luther Shury and T. J. Severt lead a CROP Sunday effort to relieve local need. Confirmation class meets, Sunday School at 9:30, services at 21: o'clock, and fall convention at First Lutheran Clarion with guest speaker C. L. Hinderlie. Nov 12 offers a Passion Play at Fort Dodge High School with reserved seats.
Campfire Girls will sell Christmas wreaths with orders taken and delivery in early December. The effort, announced for Saturday November 11, aims to raise funds through the sale of festive wreaths.
The Amveis Angilis announce Pie Day events with sales on a rescheduled date. Local units postponed the sale from October 25 to November 16 due to prior commitments, to be held on a Saturday with proceeds supporting the organization nationwide.
The Hot Lunch program celebrates its tenth anniversary at the Lumeh zawick Schools with a special high school assembly. Anna Block and Anna Kleve have led the effort since the start, with Mrs. Bollason assisting for eight years. On the first day 169 meals were served as students ate on steps and floors. average lunches now exceed school meals. Equipment has modernized from lard cooking and limited refrigeration to large stainless pans, multiple kettles, and modern appliances. Daily reports show 10 385 meals served this year through November fifth. the program invites community members to visit and even dine with students, with reserved seating for visitors.
Students from here joining the Baptist Youth Fellowship Conference include Jack Hoffman Roger Ruct Donald Harris and Gien Martin who attended Friday.
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Mrs. R. E. McGowan of Pras gona District WLS attended a W S C conference executive meeting in Town Falls on Wednesday Oct 31. She was accompanied by Mrs. W 3, Mrs Samson Fisgstad and erley who visited friends and relatives there.
On Tuesday traders reported a new high price for a rare item described as a soda product. The buyer, Mr Keaft, paid a record sum, marking the highest price ever paid for this kind of item.
The first meeting of the season for the men’s Community Club will be held Monday night November 12 at the school house. A seven o’clock dinner will be served in the lunch room followed by business meeting and program. Howard Gram speaker, agriculturist for the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, is featured.
Hardy church announces a turkey dinner hosted by the Women’s Society of Christian Service on Wednesday evening November 14. Meals will be served starting at 3:20 PM at the Hardy Church with proceeds supporting church activities.
First Renwick concert of the term in the auditorium features school music groups including band chorus and other grades. Students perform various numbers as the concert begins at 7 o clock and is open to the public.
Names and addresses of local service members recently inducted are being gathered for Christmas greetings. The list aims to publish servicemen from the vicinity with available addresses to aid community wishes.
Vernon basketball teams prepare for a five game stretch starting Friday night November 9 at 7 30 versus Wesley. The schedule lists Ruthven on the 13th Godell on the 18th and HSE Cane beginning play in this sequence.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold their regular meeting tonight at eight oclock at Legion Hall. The Armistice Day dinner has been postponed for the present time.
The Evangelical United Brethren Ladies Aid held their annual bazaar at the Legion Hall. A noon lunch and supper were served. The sale netted about 360 dollars.
Sunday afternoon at Eminance Lutheran Church Tranka attendees included Larson Mrs Ray Bioy Marie Nissen Mrs Fur Larsen Miss Donaldere Kraft and Pesur Lange holz. Rev Sidney Rand president Waldorf College was the mass speaker with Mrs Howard subscribing to the Renwick Pinre.
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