Kraft-Benson wedding at Corwith Iowa in 1950
Miss Martyn Kraft daughter of Renwick residents wed Phillip R. Benson of Britt in a November 8 ceremony at St. John Lutheran Church Gorwith officiated by Rev. Norman Langholz. Attendants wore pastel gowns. reception for about 70 followed. The couple plans to live in Brim where he works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martyn Mae Kraft
Carl Kraft
Renwick
Phillip R. Bengon
Britt
Norman Langholz
St. John Lutheran Church
Gorwith
Janice
Kraft
Dresed
Light
Betty Benson
Vern May
Corwith
Poored
J. E. Sherland
Ranawhe
Lester Krauss
Elmer Krauss
Juling Fansen
Melvin Tores- Gabi
Brit
Brim
Benvan
Kenneth Kraft
Douglas
J. E. Shelton
Lois
Marjorie Shelton
Marykee
Edward Engstrom
Thomas Lundy
Kanawha
John Pogge
Linda
Kenneth
Henry Pogge
Ole Oleson
Anna. Helmke
Ed~na Helmke
Walter Hiceafe
Gary
Donald
Sandre
Melvin Toresdahl
Arnold
Hydecker
Pritchard
Jenet Reichsamen
Reymond Peterson
Bill
John
Bob
Raymond Bachman
Donald Johnson
Clarence Stone
Carol Ann
Gilmore Johnson
Maynard Peterson
Margo
Jim
Peg
Garner
Edwin Peters
Beverly Benson
Mason City
Eweld Mueller
Dianne
Waveply
Stanton Brunes
Goodell
Lyle Devan
Linds
Carolyn
Thompson
Firemen's Assoc Meeting Held Here
Wright County Firemen's Association gathered with good attendance last Thursday evening. A film Smoke Eaters was shown, staff discussed recent fires, and officers for the coming year were elected Fritz Brity Renwick president Tom Sahellian Belmond vice president Glen Doctor Clarion secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright County Firemen’s Association
Fritz Brity
Renwick
Tom Sahellian
Belmond
Glen
Clarion
Adult Classes Held Last Week in Wright County
Wright County Extension adult study classes led by Mrs. Zuber of Clarion met last week. On Wednesday they gathered at the Carl Flemily home and on Friday at the Bert Martin home. The subject was Christmas presents. About forty attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright County Extension
Zuber
Clarion
Carl Flemily
Bert Martin
Dr Long Attends Dentists Party Line Event
Dr W H Long of Renwick joined 38 other dentists for a Fort Dodge telephonic broadcast from the University of Illinois college of dentistry. The Dentists Party Line reached 254 dental societies with 19 000 members, with a 6 15 dinner and 7 30 program at the Waukonsa hotel. Six doctors from four universities discussed Modern Concepts of Drug Therapy in Dental Practice as the two hour program ran through March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Long
Renwick
Fort Dodge
University of Thinvis College of Dentistry
Chicago
Dental Society
Waukonsa
Pam Diane
Vernon to play basketball at Bode November 21
Vernon high school boys and girls travel to Bode on Tuesday night November 21 for their fourth game of the season. The schedule lists games through February including home and away contests against Corwith Gilmore City Renwick Livermore La Verne Kinawa Goldfield and Little Nine Tour, with girls and boys sectionals in early February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon High School
Bode
Vernon
Men's Community Club Dinner At School House
At the school house Monday evening the Men s Community Club held its meeting with 37 members present. A seven o clock dinner was served by Evangel icst United Brethren Ladies Aid. President Joe Lane presided as Fritz Britt introduced new members. Ray Mills read minutes and treasurer s report while December committee was named. Dr L R Turner introduced guest speaker Dr g L Knowles of Fort Dodge who spoke after returning from Africa with films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelicst
United Brethren
Ladies Aid
Joe Lane
Fritz Britt
Tast
Ray Mills
W. H. Long
Donald McGowan
Ole Bygness
Thes Auditorium
L. R. Turner
Do. G. L. Knowles
Fort Dodge
Knowles
Africa
Christmas Seal Drive Chairmen Met Friday
Mrs George Mills and Mrs W H Attig attended a luncheon for County Chairmen of the Christmas Seal drive at the Coffee Shop in Humboldt last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christmas Seal Drive
George Mills
W. H. Attig
Humboldt
Renwick Timer to Be Reprinted One Day Early
Notice informs correspondents and advertisers that the Renwick Timer will be printed on Tuesday November 21 due to Thanksgiving no mail service on Thursday. Readers are urged to adjust submissions and advertising to Monty accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
Monty
Union Church Thanksgiving Service to be Held
The Baptist Evangelical United Brethren and Methodist churches join for a Union Thanksgiving Service at the Methodist Church on Thanksgiving Day November 28 at 10 00 am Rev Thompson of the Baptist Church will preach the sermon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist, Evangelical United Brethren
Methodist Churches
Methodist Church
Thompson
The
Baptist Church
Attended Youth Rally At Algona
Fourteen youths from Renwick and Hardy Methodist Churches attended the sub-district rally at Rowan on Sunday November 12. Names include Joyce Heetland Nancy Latch Marilyn Dasch Joan Porterfield Joanna Yungelas Arleene McGowan Gary Basler James Yungelas Newell Roseberry Rachel Pannell Janet Smith Norman Smith Donald Rasmussen Jerry Rasmussen and Mrs Lstch Mr and Mrs Howard Rasmussen and Rev and Mrs Custer joined. There were 75 people from surrounding communities. Gary Basler Joyce Heetland and Merrill Kelling were elected officers of the Rowan Methodist Youth Fellowship Sub-District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
Hardy Methodist
Rowan
Joyce ‘Heetland
Nancy Latch
Marilyn Dasch
Joan Porterfield
Joanna Yungelas
Arleene McGowan
Gary Basler
James Yungelas
Newell Roseberry
Rachel Pannell
Janet Smith
Norman Smith
Donald Pasmussen
Jerry Rasmussen
George Lstch
Howard Rasmussen
Custer
Renwick Wesley B B game open with Wesl ey Friday
Renwick high school basketball season starts Friday night November 18 with both boys and girls meeting Wesley at home. The Reach schedule lists games from November 17 to February 3 against Wesley Gilmore City Rode Goldfield Vernon Livermore LaVerne Dows Corwith Bode and Little Nine Tent on various dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick High
Wesley
Gilmore
Rode
Goldfield
Vernon
LaVerme
Dows
Gimore
Bode
Little Nine Tent
Corwith
Former Resident D Thiel Died in Minnesota
Oscar H Thiel 8 of St Peer Minnesota died October 26 after a heart attack. He had two years of poor health. Born in Germany he came to America at age 11 settling near Belmond with an uncle. Married 1905 to Minnie Miller they had a daughter Ed Mogenson. Survived by wife daughter four grandchildren five great grandchildren and siblings in Germany. He worked in well drilling and hardware in Renwick until 1908 then moved to Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar H. Thiel
St. Peer
Minn
Thiel
Germany
America
Belmond
Minnie Miller
Ed Mogenson
Renwick
Minnesota
W.S.C.S Bazaar At American Legion November 25
The W S C S of the Methodist Church will hold an annual sale of fancywork and food at the American Legion Hall on Saturday afternoon November 25 from 1 to 5. A lunch will be served during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S.C. S of the Methodist Church
American Legion Hell
Bazaar fancywork collection notice
Notice to all who have fancywork for the bazaar to hand it to the fancywork committee as soon as possible for marking and display.
Vernon Wins Double Header in Boys and Girls Games
Vernon swept a girls and a boys game on November 13. In girls action Vernon rallied late as Deloria Ogan led with 20 points and Ruth Mary added 8. Ottosen’s Lala Fidar fouled out late, while Regine Gilland subbed for Mary Ehrhardt. In the boys game Vernon edged Ottosen in overtime, Ronald Brechler scoring 14 and Jerry Zweifel adding 9. Otossen’s top scorer was Wigans with 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Deloria Ogen
Muriel Zinnet
Vernon
Deloria Ogan
Mary Ehrhardt
Ruth Mary
Donna Wilhelm
Lala Fidar
Jshed Ther
Hhe Gems
Regine Gillgent
Lala Mary Ebrhardi
Janior
Wes
Vérnon
Omosen
Oitosex
Ottesen
Ronald Brechter
Jerry Zweifel
Ronald Brechler
Loren Wilhelm Lwin
John Kiley
Cerot Merty
Keith Wilhelm _ ao
Wigans
Oo Diederberg
Ottosen
Carel Marty
Carol Marty
Allen Wigans
National Book Week Promotes Library Visits
National Book Week invites readers to visit the Renwick Library this week. New books arrive regularly as the Library Board completes a thorough Monday cleaning and plans extended Saturday and evening hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
Grand Chapter of OES Attended in Des Moines
Mrs. Fred Gagisburg and companions attended the Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star in Des Moines from Tuesday through Thursday. Participants included Brs. Floyd Lane Mrs. W. H. Long and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Yanney, marking a regional gathering this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gagisburg
Floyd Lane
W. H. Long
Harold Yanney
Eastern Star
Des Moines
Tresdey
Sister of Chas Walker Died in Washington DC
Miss Evelyn Welker of Omehe Nebraska died recently at George Washington Hospital in Washington DC after several months of illness. She was a sister of Chas Walker of Renwick and had lived in Washington fifteen years as secretary to a senator. Burial was in Omaha. Survived by her 99 year old father of Phillips two sisters Mrs Clarke Jacobsen Ralph and Willie of Los Angeles Harver of Gary and Charles Welker of Renwick. Mr and Mrs Charles Welker attended the funeral in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Welker
Omehe
Nebr
George Washington
Washington
D.C
Chas . Walker
Renwick
Charles
Charles AW Welker
Omaha
Oyster Supper Planned by Local church group
The Builders Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church sponsors an oyster supper at the Legion Hall beginning Saturday at 5 30 p m on November 18. The menu includes soup sandwiches salad and dessert. patrons are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Legion Hall
Piano Soloist in Cedar Falls Student Recital
A fall student recital at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls featured piano soloist Beulah Vanner of Renwick and other performers from the college music faculty and students. Participants included Russell Baum Jane Birkhead Emil Bock Henry Herris and Willard Starkey, with Beulah Vanner noted as a piano soloist.
CROP DRIVE PROGRESSES ACROSS Humboldt COUNTY
Humboldt county workers push CROP drive for the Christian Rural Overseas Program. Rev. R E Langholz of Renwick leads volunteers as churches coordinate cash and food contributions to aid war ravaged areas. The local goal is 38000 in cash and foodstuffs, with many farmers already donating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County
Humboldt Sonner
Humboldt
Hiemboltz
Renwick
Church World Service
Lutheran World Relief
T. J. Severtson
Band Boosters Meet Monday Night At School House
The Band Boosters Club will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday night November 20 at the school house to discuss upcoming events and support for the band program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Boosters Club
Fleskes Clancy Wedding at Corpus Christi Fort Dodge
Miss Beulah Frances Fleskes of Fort Dodge and Gerald M. Clancy of Berkeley Calif married at Corpus Christi Church Fort Dodge at 2 pm October 28 1950. The bride wore a peach peau de soie gown with lace and illusion veil, carried orchid mums, and was given in marriage by her father. Attendants wore orchid gowns, and the groom is a chemical engineer with J C Brenn Engineering Co. in Alhambra Calif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Frances Fleskes
Edward
Jen
Robert Dougherty
Gazriase
Melonna Fleskes
Sioux City
Maclyn Chaney
Leland San
Hardy
Robert Hatbech
Fort Dodge
Weddicz Co
Clinabe Ieoup
J C. Brenn
Teu Bete
Andiha
Sigma
Alpha
Epsite
St.anthors
Hema City
Oela
American Distitic Association
Dr Sherman of Des Moines Begins Practice Here in Renwick
Dr R J Sherman of Des Moines has arrived to set up practice in Renwick. Dr Crawford announced the move noting Sherman is single and recently married. Sherman has practiced in South Dakota and Iowa and will join Mrs Crawford who will remain briefly. The Crawfords came to Renwick in 1939 and many here regret their departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Sherman
Des Moines
Flal Crawford
Crawford
Renwick
Sherman
Lake Lutheran Bazaar and Luncheon Date Announced
The Lake Lutheran Church announces its annual bazaar and luncheon to be held Friday evening November 24 at the church parlors starting at 7:00. Fancywork and baked goods will be sold during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lake Lutheran Church
Attended Children's Workers Rally at Wesley Church
Mrs Arlo McGowan, Mrs Samson Fidgstad, Mrs Ralph Anderson, Mrs L W Heetland, Mrs Norman Peer and Mr James Yungelas attended the Methodist Church School Children's Workers Rally at Wesley on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlo McGowan
Samson Fidgstad
Ralph. Anderson
L. W. Heetland
Norman Peer
James Yungelas
Methodist Church School
Children's Workers
Wesley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kraft-Benson
Firemen’s Assoc
Dr. Long
Dentists
Gilmore City
LaVermne
Livermore
Kinawha
Goldfeld
LaVerne
Ther
Waesley
Waesley, Here. Tue
Adv
Union Church
Algona
Rowan Methodist Youth Fellowship
Joyce Heetland
Merrill Kelling
Wesley B.B
W.s.cs
Bazaar
Ann Krause
Ik UK
Chas. Walker
Fleskes
Clancy
CL. Mack
Children’s Workers
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