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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1947

Page

4

Large Crowd Hears Lt Comdr Monster Speak at Club Meeting

A large turnout filled Kenwick Schoolhouse as the Men's Community Club hosted Lt. Comdr W. J. Menster, sharing South Pole expedition experiences. Dr. N. B. Yarbrough introduced the speaker and a musical program followed, with the evening ending after a public program request.

Comdr. Monster N. BR. Yarbrough Carroll Gillespie He Heimke Ed Oppedah Aquinasium Yarbrough Martabu Hlaine Blumbagen Marjory Darlene Gugisburg Charles. Bummer P.O. Cure W. J Menster Navy Alenster Pole Narcit Poly Sant Polo Bosl Ir. Comdr. Menster South Pole Lil Comdr Menater Admiral Byrd

Goldfield Woman Killed In Auto Accident

Mrs Harold Wilson of Goldfield died in an auto crash last Saturday three and a half miles south of Humboldt. Teal Bygness and Fay Kelling were injured. Bygness dislocated shoulder and lacerations, Kelling fractured wrist. Car hit ice, rolled over, occupants thrown from top. Funeral services for Mrs Wilson at Goldfield Methodist Church, with rites at Wheatland. Mrs Wilson married recently. Bygness is daughter in law of Mr and Mrs Eddie Bygness in the area.

Harold’ Wilson Goldfield Harold Bygness Fay Kelling Humboldt Bygness Wilson Methodist Wheatland Mro Eddie Byeness

Attend Eastern Star Friendship Meeting

An Eastern Star Friendship meeting was held Tuesday evening at Clarion. A quartet of Airs. Floyd Lane Mrs. Hart Gimer Mrs. Paul Neal Mrs. W. H. Long Mrs. S C Maurer and Mrs. Dp. J. Christenson performed. Miss Beulah Fanney was the accompanist. Attendees from here included Mr. and Mrs. Yanney, Mr. and Mrs. Boine Yanney, and Mesdames Montgomery Crawford Mayer Hoffman Devis and Gorreil.

Clarion Floyd Lane Hart Gimer Paul Neal W. H. Long S.C. Maurer Dp. J. Christenson Sane Miss' Beulah Fanney Mir.ard

Pattern Alteration Class Heads Adult Sewing Session

The second meeting of the adult class on beginning sewing will be held Thursday, November 12. It covers pattern alterations and how to place material for cutting. Bring pattern and material. class meets in the lunch room at Renwick School.

Renwick School

Calf Exhibitor Phillip Oppedahl at Chicago Show

Philip Oppedahl of Renwick, an 11 year old member of Vernon Boosters Hoe Club, to exhibit an Aberdeen Angus calf at the International Livestock Show in Chicago. He showed three calves at Humboldt County Fair, with Amos and Andy and the Hereford Prince all earning blue ribbons. Amos, the champion Aberdeen Angus, was sold at the 4-H sale after the fair and taken to Chicago for exhibition and sale.

Philip’ Oppedahl Renwick Chicago Phillip Edward Oppedahl Vernon. Boosters Humboldt Co Amos Andy Prince

Polar Padre at Sea Lecture Recalls Antarctic Trip

Lt. Comdr. Menster recounts a seven year old Antarctic voyage with equipment, except airplanes, recovered. Color films showed penguin feeding and equator crossing as officers were initiated into the Deep. The lecture previews material for a spring book titled Polar Padre.

Comdr Menster South Pole Antarctic Circle New Zealand

National Education Week Invitation From Local Schools

The Schools are yours theme invites Vernon Renwick and Hardy communities to visit this week. Superintendents and faculty of Renwick Independent Vernun Consolidated and Harar Independent schools welcome you to their classrooms as education remains a central community priority.

Vernon Renwick Hardy Renwick Independent

Teachers Attend State Teachers Convention in Des Moines

Teachers from Enwick Independent and Vernon joined colleagues at the State Teachers Convention in Des Moines on Friday and Saturday of last week. NP reports the event featured various sessions and drew strong attendance from local educators.

Enwick Independent Vernon Des Hoines Serurdax Ciast

District Ministerial Meeting November 18 at Fort Dodge

The Institute of the Evangelical United Brethren Church holds a district ministerial meeting on Tuesday November 18 at First Evangelical United Brethren Church in Ft Dodge. Sessions start at 9:26 a.m. Leaders are invited. Guest speaker is Rev Virgil Hague of Dar ton Ohio. A Brotherhood Banquet will be held at 6:10 p.m.

Kenwick Evangelical United Brethren Church

Amvets Auxiliary to Meet Friday at Richardson Hall

The Amvets Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting Friday afternoon at Richardson Hall. Members are reminded to attend and participate in the routine business and community service planning.

Amvets Auxiliay Amvets Richardson Hall Ayontith

Liberty Township Meeting Described By Home Economics Lesson

The Liberty two Farm Bureau Women met last Thursday for a 2 dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs Alfred Wheeler. The serving committee included Mrs Ernest Helmie, Mrs Carl Plemming, and Mrs John Schipull. Mrs Zuber, home economist, presented the lesson on home efficiency. About 28 ladies attended.

Liberty Bureau Alfred Wheeler Ernest Helmie Carl Plemming John Schipull Zuber

Renwick Girls Open Season With Two Trips This Month

Renwick High School girls basketball begin season with a Friday game at Burt on November 14 and a Tuesday game at Pocahontas on November 18. The first home event is December 4 hosting Bode with both boys and girls teams. A full schedule will be printed next week.

Renwick Burt Pocahontas Bode

Armistice Day Pot Luck Supper at School House

The American Legion and Auxiliary held their annual Armistice Day potluck Monday night at the school house with a fair crowd. After a delicious supper a program followed featuring community singing a talk by H. P. Lutz a reading by Mire Wilbur Moore a family album reminiscence with Mrs Leo Mimbech 48 and two clever contest games.

American Legion Amerian Legion Auxiliary Ammual Lutz Mire Wilbur Moore Leo Mimbech

Try Buying From Your Renwick Merchant

A community prompt urges residents to support Renwick merchants first before buying out of town. It argues local shopkeepers provide advice, stock and service to strengthen schools and churches, and that buying locally helps town growth and resilience.

Renwick Sverything

Former Renwick Resident Weds in Garner Ceremony

The marriage united Miss Blanch, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tohu Nedved of Garner, with Forest D Rasmussen, son of Mr and Mrs Rasmussen of Wesley. The couple wed Tue last week as the Rasmussen family, longtime Renwick residents, attended.

Marilyn Long pledges Gamma Phi Beta at State University of Iowa

In Towa Iowa on November 12 a list of 79 women announced as BS pledges in rushing season at the State University of Iowa includes Marilyn Long of Renwick. A sophomore in liberal arts and daughter of Dr and Mrs W H Long of Renwick she joins Gamma Phi Beta after a three week informal period.

Towa City Iowa The State University Marilyn Long Renwick Gamma Phi Bete

Vernon High School Basketball Schedule Preview

Vernon High School opens the season with a home game on November 22 at Dumcombe. The schedule lists away games at Woolstock, Wesley, Bode, Corwith, Goldfield, Renwick, LaVerne, and a Little Nine Tourney. The Boys season includes tournaments and sectionals, with dates through February 25.

Dicht Dumcombe Woolstock Wesley Bode Vernon Corwith Goldfield Renwick LaVerne Little Nine Duncombe Bede Hen

Renwick Junior Class Play Set for November 21

Renwick High School juniors present their class play titled A Case of Springtime on Friday night November 21. Cast includes Bob Parker Keith Sadler Roger Yarborough and several others in a light comedy with student roles and Mrs Hill and Mrs Abernaker among the adult parts.

Renwick High School Bob Parker Keith Sadler Parker Roger Yarbrongi Marilm Paine Eelty Parker Beverly Engstrom Dickie Parker Donald Greex Gwen Anderson Patricia Jonts Joan Abernaker Gloria Staftora Eddie Abernaker Charles Lutz Lovela Fatty. McCarry Mro Abernaker Ronald Schuizairs Brunswick Betty Seigelid James Ruby Bennet Hill Marjorie Gugisburg Man “Martin Ballard Miss Bright Sme Lois Brophy

Happenings In Renwick 21 Years Ago

Happenings in Renwick recounts events from 1926 including births in the community. A Fort Dodge visit and a Fiddlers contest in Livermore are noted along with birthday celebrations and social gatherings involving local families and individuals.

Renwick

Know Your State Traffic Laws Overview

The article explains the state headlight law requiring dimming when another vehicle is on the highway after dark. It notes the safety need for low beams to prevent blinding other motorists and cites accidents and deaths caused by failing to dim lights. It urges motorists to dim lights regardless of others' actions.

Ishway Iowa

Churches Unite For Thanksgiving Day Services

The Evangelical United Brethren and First Baptist and Methodist churches will hold Thanksgiving Day Union services at 10:00 am at the Evangelical United Brethren Church. The host church choir will provide music. The speaker will be announced next week.

Evangelicsl United Brethprem Evangelical United Brethren Church Spea

Renwick Raiders Rally to Beat Dows 7-6 in Season Finale

Renwick Scarlet Raiders edged Dows 7-6 in a season finale win at Dows last Thursday. The Raiders finish with a 5-4 record and praise Coach Daily for his leadership. The office hopes to obtain a team photo in football suits for later publication.

Renwick Scarlet Raiders Dows Raiders

District W.S.W.S. Meeting Today

District meeting of the Want ben's Society of the World Service of the Brapgeteel Brethren. Carl, Buztin, Miscignare te Atrica attend as sirs. D. J. Christenson is the pianist for the event.

Want Ben's Society of Service of Brapgeteel Nea Brethren Carl, Buztin Miscignare Te ‘Atrica D. J. Christenson Dar

Service Emphasis Sunday Observed at Local Church

The observance highlighted service emphasis at the Timberan Church. Pastor Ber iZ exchanged pulpits with Rev EL Tentt of Betmiond Tawa, reflecting a local clerical exchange on Sunday.

Beriz EL Tentt Betmiond Tawa

Some Firearms Must Be Registered

Fragmentary text references firearms registration and government authority. It mentions the need to register certain firearms with a department, notes barrel length considerations, and hints at attachments or features like a short stock or fencing attachment. The readable content is incomplete and ambiguous.

Bist

Notice from Sideneed of LHL Regarding Deceased Persons

The notice reports certain individuals recently deceased with references to numbers 3092 and 3Lat. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.

Lhl

Renwick Library to Observe National Book Week Schedule

Renwick Public Library announces National Book Week November 16 to 22 with extended hours. On November 17 eighth through twelfth grade students will visit, Vernon Consolidated and Hardy School visits planned, adult day Thursday 2:30 to 6:00 p.m. Librarian Mrs. Peer and board members will host tours. State Traveling Library donation of 100 juvenile books received for three months. New adult and juvenile titles available as free and rental books.

Renwick Hardy School Peer

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Eastern Star Friendship Meeting County Farm Bureau 4-H Club Liberty Township Meeting Uunder Way Gamma Phi Beta Blesie Even Anderson Aldin- Gmar Davis Clin W Vere Forts ‘Dodge Vistears Juntheon Romer Betty Will. Anderson Chris. Luebsinger al Trominéy Livermore Regina Miler Churches Unite For W.S.W.S Vernon Consolidated School
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