Humboldt Co Men Club Dinner and 4-H Congress Honor
The Humboldt County Men’s Community Club hosts a dinner November 13 at Renwick School with a public program and a Fort Dodge speaker Dr. P. L. Knowles showing Africa travel films. Tickets still available. Gerald Hellickson named one of 25 Iowa 4-H honorees to attend the National Club Congress in Chicago November 25–30, sponsored by Portland Cement Association and railroads. Hellickson, a 1947 Humboldt High School graduate, led the Lively Lads club and held multiple 4-H offices while raising hogs chickens horses dairy cattle and other projects. He reflects on learning cooperation and service.
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Cmd
Renwick School
PL. Knowles
Fort Dodge
Africa
Frite Britt
Stanley McCurry
Ernest Mucha
M. M. Green
Raymond Gorvail
M. J. Siemens
Frank Engstrom
Gerald Hellickson
Hannah Hellickson
Hardy
Iowa
Chicago
Hellickson
Lively Lads
Humboldt ‘County
Dr.s. D. Lind
Humboldt County
Vernon Girls Win First Game of Season at Ottosen
The Vernon girls defeated Ottosen 50 to 22 on November 6, 1950, with Geraldine Guy captaining the team and Muriel Zinnel the top scorer with 16 points. Forwards Mary Ehrards Ruth Marty Deloria Ogan and guards on the second unit are noted. floor conditions and attendance described with few mishaps. The Vernon boys lost their opener 23 to 15 with Ronald Brechler and Jerry Zweitel as guards and Loren Wilhelm leading scorers. Ottosen outshot Vernon 64 baskets to 28.
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Jo Ann Krause
Geraldine Guy
Margaret Guy
Lela Friday
Lela
Mary Erhards
Ruth Marty
Deloria Ogan
Muriel Zinnel
Ottogen
Il Pinal
Vernon
Ottesen
Carolyn Ehrhardy
Marilyn , Larson
Donna Wilhelm
Hegina Gilligan
Arigene McGowan
Patty Olden
Carlson
Joann Krause
Ronald Brechler
Jerry Zweitel
Allen Wigans
Keith
Loren Wilhelm
Keith Wilhelm
Bo Jerry Zweitel
John Kiley
Carol Marty
Joe Crossiey
Qute
Jacobsen
Oyster Supper Planned by Local Church Builders Class
The Builders Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church sponsors an oyster supper at the Legion Hall starting 6:30 pm on Saturday November 18. Menu includes soup sandwiches salad and dessert, with appreciation expressed for patronage.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
The
Legion Hall
Firemen's Dance Saturday Night November 11
The Renwick fire department sponsors a dance on Armistice night at the Quaker Qats storage building. Vernon, Hot Shots provide the music with Raymond Gorrell and John Kiley calling. Tickets are 1.20 per couple. The department seeks fire equipment and supplies. support appreciated.
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Renwick
County PMA Officials Warn Farmers on 1950 Practices
County PMA Officials warn farmers under the 1950 A C P program that approved soil-building practices must be completed by December 31 1950. Proof of completion via receipts must be filed by January 10 1951 at the County Office to qualify for payment. Some practices have time left while others are due, including lime and fertilizer spreading and drainage work.
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PMA
A.C P
Humboldt County
Stores to Close Saturday on Armistice Day Observance
Commercial Club members agreed Armistice Day on Saturday November 11 will see all businesses closed for the day. Stores may stay open Friday night November 10 for customer convenience. The Post Office will operate briefly in the afternoon for dispatches, with no window service or rural mail delivery.
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Commercial Club
Plasce
Anal
Election totals show Republican wins and defeated bonds
General Election turnout reached 274 votes here on Tuesday with all Republican candidates winning by large margins. Two special ballots were defeated while the county hospital measure failed 154 to 100. Overall county totals were 2359 against and 1898 for the proposal, below the 60 percent needed. The Constitutional convention was also defeated with Vernon township and county results listed.
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Totsl
Vernon
Township
County Farm Bureau Officers Elected Hum boldt County
Leslie Stockdale was elected to a third term as President of the Humboldt County Farm Bureau at the annual meeting on October 31. Officers include Richard Mother as Vice President Milo Bowen as Secretary Ed Zeman as Treasurer and delegate Talmai Heggen as leader of the Country Boys. Women’s division officers were Mrs Art Strachan County Woman’s Chairman Mrs Talmai Beggen County Vice Chairman Mrs Frank Duomphy County Health Chairman Mrs Harold Lassie County Library Chairman Mrs Wilbur Moore and County School Chairman Mrs Claire Tabor. Ed Zeman will serve for a two year period while others serve two one year terms.
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Leslie’ Stockdale
Humboldt County Farm Bureau
Quen Olson
Bede
Richard
Humbolldt
Milo Bowen
Gilmore City
Ed Zeman
Bradgate
Talmay Hegzen
Country Boys
Art Strachan
Talmai Beggen
Frank Duomphy
Harold Lassie
Wilbur Moore
Claire Tabor
Zeman
Armistice Day Dinner Hosted by Legion and Auxiliary
The American Legion and Auxiliary invite all service members and families to Armistice Day dinner on Saturday November 11 at seven o'clock at the Legion Hall. A program will follow the meal. No regular meeting Thursday night November 9 due to the event.
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The
Legion Hell
Esrvice
Observed Golden Wedding Anniversary at the Frants Farm
Mr and Mrs J H Frant celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary on Sunday November 5 at their farm home with an open house attended by about 185 friends and relatives. The event featured a guest book reused from their 36 year ago wedding, a brief benediction, a song by Mrs Donald McGowan, and lunch served by the Baptist Church social committee in yellow and white. Among out of town guests were niece Miss Muriel Lehman and her father of Webster City. The couple has resided on the same farm since their marriage.
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J. H. Frant
Everett Nelson
Beverly Frank
LaVerne
Frank
Thompson
The
Baptist Church
Donald McGowan
Maggie
Marvin Nelson
Baptist’ Church
Muriel Lehman
Webster Cite
Lehman
Mrs. Frank
Cattle Feeders Dinner Featured Guest Speaker
Humboldt County cattle feeders group hosts its fall dinner on November 16 in Humboldt with Art Mallory of Hampton as keynote speaker. Also attending are Jim Olson and Robert Li. Elections, price estimates, and meal details are announced. reservations close November 11 at the county extension office.
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Art Mallory
Hampton
Humboldt County
Groun
Humboldt
Tallory
Jim Olson
Hormel and Company
Robert Li
Austin
Hormel 2Nd Company
American Legion Auxiliary
New Arrivals and Local Notes From Fort Dodge
Mr and Mrs Rayreond Darland are the parents of two baby girls born Thursday November 2 in Fort Dodge. Mr and Mrs Keith E Hell end Mary spent Sunday at Pisinfield with the Ward DeLavergne home. George How d of Kanswha is at the Merion Hovelend home. Sherman Flagsted left Tuesday for Omaha to enroll in business college. Mrs Marvin Nerem is seriously ill at her home with pleurisy and will be confined to bed for some time.
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Rayreond Darland
Ar A
Fort Dodge
Hos
Keith E.hell End
Mary
Pisinfield
Ward DeLavergne
Sr George Howd
Kanswha
Merion Hovelend
Sherman
Omaha
Business College
Marvin Nerem
Charles Espe Set for 4-H Club Congress in Chicago
Charles Espe 15 of Goldfield will join 24 other Hawkeye 4-H members at the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago November 26 to 30. His trip is sponsored by General Motors. A Boone Walier Go-Geters 4-H member for six years, Espe studied farm home safety and eliminated hazards in home, electricity, machinery, and buildings. He has demonstrated first aid and fire prevention and served as president of his club, with prior roles as secretary treasurer and reporter. He is a senior at Independence High School, active in football, chorus, boys glee club, church, and community activities.
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Charles Espns
Harlan Esne
Goldfield
Hawkey Estate
Chicago
Espe
Mers
Agron Bbowman
Wright County
Lineweever
Sieiebers
One State College
General Meiers
Detroit Mich
Boone Walier
Charles
Isfei
Este
Fidence
Mi Rew
A. Reowick Independent High School
Mixadg Chorus
Renwick Junior Play Set for November 16 in Auditorium
Rehearsals pace the Renwick Junior Play Not In A Thousand Years as the stage crew builds sets. The production directed by Miss Welty is scheduled for Friday November 16 in the school auditorium.
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Renwick
Miss Welty
Firemen's Association Meeting Here Nov 9
The Wright County Firemen's Association holds its regular meeting at Renwick on Thursday evening November 9 in the Renwick school gym. A special from the State Fire Service Station will be shown along with the regular business session. Three local firemen are urged to attend.
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Wright County Firemen’s Association
Renwick
Methodist Choir To Present Cantata Christmas Program
The Beswick Methodist will present a Christmas cantata and drama near the church. Directed by Jenice Welty with McCurry and organist Mrs. Ger mer, the program promises a to be one of their finest productions.
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Methodist Choir
Beswick
3Fiss Jenice Welty
Sis
Fenley McCurry
Bers
Band Boosters Bake Sale Friday at Legion Hall
The Bend Boosters Club will sponsor a food and bake sale Friday afternoon November 26. Proceeds support Band Boosters activities and student programs at the Legion. Everyone is invited to attend at the Legion hall where Regie will assist with ordering and pickup.
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The
Bend Boosters Club
Legion’ Bait Erigar
Pnir
Food and Bake Sale Nets $140 for Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary expresses thanks for public patronage after a bake sale and lunch. Proceeds totaled $140, with organizers noting appreciation for community support during the event.
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The
American Legion
Correction notice omits Gary Basler name last week
A correction states Gary Basler was unintentionally omitted from a prior report about ball teas. The notice clarifies Basler's involvement and provides the accurate attribution for last week’s event.
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Gary Basler
Crop Drive to be Held Here from November 12 18
Plans are set for a five church backed crop drive November 12 to 18 for the Christian Rural Overseas Program. Rev. T. J. Severtson is county chair with Vernon township chaired by Rev. R. E. Langholz and Lewis Johnson of Herdy as Lake township chair. The drive funds overseas relief through Catholic Rural Life, Church World Service, and Lutheran World Relief. Residents and farmers will canvass farms to raise cash from commodity donations for Europe relief.
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T. J. Severtson
R. E. Langholz i
Vernon Township
Lewis Johnson
Herdy
Lake Township
Christian Rural
Catholic Rural Life
Church World Service
Lutheran World Relief
Europe
Attendees Named at BYF Convention in Fort Dodge
Those from here who attended the Baptist Youth Fellowship Convention held at the First Baptist Church in Fort Dodge Sunday were Jackie Hoffman Donna Nissen Carolyn Kurfman Leah Kurfman and Karen Mc Gowan. Donald McGowan also went to Fort Dodge.
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Baptist Youth Fellowship Convention
First Baptist Church
Fort Dodge
Jackie Hoffman
Donna Nissen
Carolyn
Leah Kurfman
Karen McGowan
Donald McGowan
Youn Pedsle
Notice Dated For Wednesday Evening November Fifteenth
A notice indicates an event or action will occur on Wednesday evening, November 15, with unspecified details. The fragment suggests a scheduled timing but lacks full context or participants.
Fred Bjornson Home From Hospital
Fred Bjornson Jr has returned home from Fort Dodge hospital after a five week stay following a car accident near here. He was injured and required a shoulder reset during treatment at the hospital.
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Fred Bjornson Jr
S Fort Dodge Hospital
Fred
Dear Mr Braden Richardson Letter to the editor
A reader from the Service Men From Here group writes about reading the Renwick ex and local ads, expressing pride in home news and uncertainty about future posting around November 21. The writer hopes to learn work details next week and thanks the paper for weekly support.
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Renwick
Braden Richardson
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Humboldt Co
Jerry Green
Ted Detmering
Jackie Jergensen
Jerry Era
Ottosen
Mr. Byyness
Ernest Kiley
Richard Vorland
Trp. Co
Bourke
Hickenlooper
Albert J. Loveland
Lester S. Gillette
Rd. Oltman
Geo. Gray
Edward Oppedehl
Stenley Burchfield
County Farm Bureau Officers
Legion and Auxiliary Armistice Day
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4-H ‘Club News
Charles Espe
Firemen’s Association
BYF
Ministica Darae
Eddie L. Byoness
Fred Bjornson
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