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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1948

Page

4

Junior Class Play Friday Night in Renvick

The Renvick Junior class presents There’ll Come 4 Day a three act farce about the Kelton family in Hollywood directed by Charles Hummer with Donna Hefty as stage prompter. Cast includes Elvise LaVonne Balverson Lindy Mardelle Larson Mether Ruth Martin Beulah Elaine Haaland Phyllis and Jim White Lila Kautson Janes Mac Boughee Miss Ménnoen Beuleh Vanney Gertie Joanne Janes Father Alan Brayton Kenny Leroy Howard Gillespie Emil Eugene Haugland Charles Green Pollenkort Raman Harris Bob Zimmerman Mariene Wilson Mu Blamer Dave Patton and Miss Purine.

Renvick Kelton Hollywood Charles Hummer Donna Ars Elvise LaVonne Balverson Lindy Mardelle Larson Mether Ruth Martin Beuilea Elaine Haaland Phyllis Jim White Lila Kautson Janes Mr Mac Boughees Mac Douzhee Miss Ménnoen Beuleh Vanney Gertie Joanne Janes Alan Brayton Kenny Leroy Harris Bob Zimmerman Dlariene Wilson Blamer Dave Patton Miss Purine

Junior Mission Band Meeting At Corwith And Renwick

Seventeen youths from St. Pauls Lutheran Renwick with host family attended the Junior Mission Band gathering at St. Johns Lutheran Corwith last Sunday evening. The group plans to form a local Mission Band led by Miss Donnie Heart, targeting members ten years old and up. Sponsored by St. Pauls Ladies Aid and part of the Women’s Missionary Federation program.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church Renwick Hener Kraft St. John’s Lutheran Church Corwith Tast Donnie Heart St Paul's Lutheran Church St. Paul's Ladies Aid Women's Missionary Federation

Youth Rally Draws 300 To Clarion From Algona District

About 300 youths from the Algona District attended a Methodist Youth Fellowship Rally at Clarion last Sunday evening. Renwick and Hardy Churches each sent groups with listed attendees. Dr. Edwin A. Briggs of Newton delivered the address after discussions and recreation, speaking on conditions in Europe following his trip to Amsterdam.

Methodist Youth Fellowship Clarion Algona Renwick Hardy Alten Brayton Thaeron Doolittle la- Venne Erwin Shirley Flogstad Arivene McGowan Phartlis Tanck Beulah Yanney Roger Yarbrough Joan Yungelas Dennis Olden Patty Olden Rachel Pannell Marilyn Pardon Marlene Skire Myron Clancy Ernest Helmke Chester Custer Edwin A. Briggs First Methodist Church of Newton

Car Mishap Injuries Minor For Mrs Huntley

In a foggy memoir style report a car mishap near a ditch on the road home from a daughter’s home left Mrs. Bert Huntley battered but containing only minor bruises according to the brief notice.

Bert Huntley Mike Boyes Algona

Will Sell House At Public Auction In Renwick

A public auction notice states Selmer Ner em offers his modern home in Renwick for sale on Saturday November 27.

Selmer Nerem Renwick

Renwick to Open Basketball Season With Doubleheader

Renwick High School hosts the first games of the season on Tuesday November 23 at 7 30 p m on the Renwick court. The doubleheader features both boys and girls teams with expected strong support from a large crowd.

Renwick Renwick Court Wesley Sym

Drive For Funds For Crop Drive For Funds For Crop

The Iowa Christian Overseas Program known as CROP will hold a Thanksgiving week fundraiser. Catholic Rural Life Church World Service and Lutheran World Relief coordinate the drive. Funds are raised jointly and distributed through the church agencies. Local ministers and church members plan to meet Sunday November 21 to form drive plans and announce details next week.

Iowa Catholic Rural, Life, Church, World Service Lutheran’ ‘World Relief

Funeral Friday For Harley Abernathy

Harley Abernathy longtime Eagle Grove resident died unexpectedly at home Tuesday night after heart trouble. He lived alone and was found by neighbors minutes later while putting in stock at the store. Out of town funeral guests included Mrs E J Morgan Renwick Mrs Bessie Swanson Minnesota Mrs Charles Dinsmore Ft. Dodge and Mrs Marion Morgan Thompson.

Harley Abernathy Eagle Grove Troy J. Morgan Renwick Bessie Swanson Minnesota Charles Dinsmore Ft. Dodge Marion Morgan Thompson

Good Neighbor Act For Chester Ogan

A group of forty men gathered at the Chester Ogan farm Monday morning with corm pickers and helped harvest about 3000 bushels of corn for Mr. Ogan who was recently injured in a combine accident. A group of ladies also helped prepare dinner at the Ogan home.

Chester Ogan Farm Ngon Mr. Ogan Ogan

County Farm Bureau and 4-H Club News Plans For Drive

Humboldt County Farm Bureau plans a November 19 meeting led by Fieldman Tom Hammer. This kicks off a county wide membership drive with township captains named for Avery Chad Zeman, Beaver Ewald Weiss, Corinth Roy Stevenson, Delana Maurice Ansheim, Grove Joe Sabacky, Humboldt Paul Jarvis, Livermore Luke Alva Hill, Goldfield Orin Eyre, Eagle Grove, Rutland Bud Conlon, Humboldt Vernon James McClamrack, LaVerne Wacousta Carroll Adams, Ottesen, and Weaver Richard Mother. Additional leaders will assist captains in conducting the drive.

Farm Bureau Capitans Humboldt County Farm Bureau Fieldman Tom Hammer Avery Ed Zeman Bradgate Beaver Ewald Weiss Humboldt Corinth Roy Stevenson Delana Maurice Ansheim Bode Grove Joe Sabacky Paul Jarvis Livermore Luke Alva Hill Goldfield Norway Orin Eyre Eagle Grove Rutland Bud Conlon Humboldt Vernon James McClamrack Laverns Wacousta Carroll Adams Ottesen Weaver Township Richard

Renwick Times Office Announces Early Next Week Issue

The Renwick Times Office says the next issue will be printed a day early on Tuesday Neb 23 and mailed Wednesday. It requests readers to send all correspondence, news, and adverts by Saturday or Monday evening for the one week edition.

Renwick Toles Renwick Times Ubatl the Times

Union Thanksgiving Day Church Services at First Methodist

The community is invited to the First Methodist Church in Renwick for the annual Thanksgiving Day Service at 10:00 AM. Rev. H. L. Sunderman of the Evangelical United Brethren Church will deliver the sermon.

First Methodist Church Renwick H. L. Sunderman Evangelical United Brethren Church

Funeral Services Held for Marlin E. Klassie Sunday

Services for Marlin Eugene Klassie, a World War II Army Air Forces veteran killed in an October 1945 Austria air crash, were held Sunday at Renwick Methodist Church with the AmVets and American Legion in charge. Interment followed at Vernon Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, three sisters, and grandparents. Out-of-town relatives listed include families from Eagle Grove, Marshalltown, La Verne, Belmond, Humboldt, and Greene.

Renwick Methodist Robert Oppedahl Thomas Gimer Marl Gimer Robert Johnson Nelson Leland’. Swan Orem Séhipull Bernard Anderson Clarence Heitz Vernon Ceme Tert Marlin Eugene Kassie Samuel Oneida Rassie Salzburg Arlin Methodist Church State University of Iowa Army Air Corps Army Jeffsrson Barriers Missouri Tarling Aloe Army Air Field Victoria Texas Homs Frre Jougix San Antonio Beni Fano Italy 79Th Twelfth Air Force Sth Army Austria Yugoslavia Linz Loraige Sinclair San Jan Anne L EL Badgley George Rengstorf Henry Rengstorf Eagle Grove Marshalltown Bernard Wolt Jerry LaVerne Grant Chapman Karen Belmond Wilbur Klessi Greene Wade Little Merlin Litthe Humboldt Clarence Hetty Dallis Center Frank Sinclair Berkley Cait

Ground Ready For Skating Pond

Last Thursday morning five or six business men armed with tools invaded the Tanck property on Main street and cleared a large area to form a skating pond. Vern Harris aided by bringing in a Toad trader and leveling the ground, making a four sided bank. The site is suitable for many skaters though more work and pond flooding depend on weather conditions.

Main Street Vern. Harris Levelins

Adult Classes Begin Wednesday December First at Renwick School

Adult classes start Wednesday evening December 1 at 7 30 PM in the Renwick school lunch room. The adult council chose Wednesday evenings to avoid other community events and the year features ten independent meetings on Time Savers in Housekeeping with topics like washing clothes ironing and meal preparation. Each session includes discussion a film and an exhibit and a weekly note will outline upcoming classes.

Renwick Conneli

Renwick Woman's Club Seeks Crutches for Loan Closet

The Renwick Woman's Club loan closet invites donations or loans of crutches to assist ill or convalescent community members. The service, housed at Beenen's Lore, relies on state donations of sickroom supplies to maintain its aid.

Renwick

Nerem Couple Adopt Baby Girl Kristi Anne

Mr and Mrs Tjeran Nerem welcome Kristi Anne a two month old baby girl from the Lutheran Welfare Society at Ft Dodge Adoption procedures are underway and they hope to have the child soon for their own.

Tjeran Nerem Kristi Anne Lutheran Welfare Society Ft. Dodge

Amvets Auxiliary Meeting Held in Humboldt

The Amvets Auxiliary County meeting took place last Friday at Mrs. John Reed’s Humbold t home. Attendees from our area included Mesdames Floyd Lane Thomas Gilmer Robert Johnson Carl Flamm Ralph Anderson Anna Potter and Walter McPesk.

Amvets Humboldt John Reed Mesdames Floyd Lane Thomas Gilmer Robert Johnson Carl Flammig Ralph Anderson Anna Potter Walter McPesk

Stores Close All Day Thanksgiving in Renwick

Thanksgiving Day in Renwick will be observed with a union church service at 10 am. All business places will be closed all day. The post-office will be open at train time in the morning and from 5 40 to 6 00 pm for the dispatching of mail.

Renwick

Firemen's Oyster Stew Tonight Draws Community crowd

The annual oyster supper hosted by the town fire department will be held this evening at 1 o'clock. The regular firemen will welcome honorary firemen the mayor town council and rural fire crack committee as guests. A anticipated event combines food with witty humor and camaraderie.

American Legion We Town Council Ward OFS- Ter

Armistice Day Supper At Legion Hall Draws Crowd

The annual Armistice Day supper was held last Thursday evening at the Legion Hall. An Armistice Day town and country quiz entertained attendees with Mrs Geo Mimbach as master of ceremonies and Mrs Wm Beenen delivering the town history. The town team won a prize, with members including Mrs Nelson Capt Mre Walter Wesley Carlson BM Green and Ray Als. Entertainment committee members included Mr and Mrs C A Richardson Mr and Mrs Jobamummermen Mrs Ang Mr Peter Sadler and Mr and Mrs Wm Reenten.

Legion Hall Geo’ Mimbach Wm. Beenen Elson Walter Wesley Carlson Green Ray Als Omer Davis Ole Carlson Fee Sneren Senapily James Yungelas Anizall Ez Jored End A. Richardson Joba Mimmermen Miro Peter Sadler Wm. Reenten

American Legion Convention Revered Memorial Service

Mrs Eddie Breness attended the Wright County American Legion Convention held in Bekmond on Tuesday November 9. She sang intros duets and played the new state march Glory of America during the memorial service. The district president praised the service for its depth and significance.

Eddie Brenéss Wright County American Legion Bekmond Ning Breness America

Vernon Bode basketball results and next game

Vernon girls fell to Bode 38 to 21 in their season opener while the Vernon boys led from the start and finished 40 to 26. The girls rallied late but trailed by 17 after three quarters. Vernon plans a doubleheader with Bradgate Friday night in the Vernon gym.

Vernon Girls Bode Vernon Bays Vernoz Boys Bode Boys Vernon Gely Bradgate Vernon Gym

Music Festival At Laverne December 1

A meeting announced a music festival in Luverne area to be held December 1. About 220 band members will be directed by Karl King with Clayton Hathawar assisting. The program includes sacred music, songs, and a column of soldiers. admission is 40 cents for adults and 12 cents for children.

Hummer Karl Clayton Hathawar Kettor Tivad

Methodist Bazaar Slated for Thursday Evening in December

The W SCS of the Methodist Church announces a bazaar on a Thursday in December. An auction will follow the event with cash proceeds supporting church activities.

Methodist Bazaar Thur W.scs The Methodist Church

District Scoutorama At Humboldt November 19

District Scoutorama at Humboldt features a district gathering with demonstrations and activities at the fairgrounds. Scouts participate in tied events, wide incline activities, and exhibitions as part of the program.

Humboldt Scoutorama

Goodwill Industry Truck Visit Scheduled for Renwick

A Goodwill Industry truck will be in Renwick on Monday November 22 to collect contributions. Bring donations to the home of Rev. Chester E. Cranster for pickup.

Renwick Chester E Cnster

New Flooring Work Closes Jeanettes Coffee Shop

Jeanettes Coffee Shop closed all day Sunday for remodeling and new inlaid block flooring. Workers laid new flooring and completed work on site. The cafe planned to reopen with updated interior features once installation finished.

Jeanettes Coffee

Lake Ladies Aid Annual Bazaar at the Lake Lutheran Church

The Ladies Aid of the Lake Lutheran Church will hold their annual auction sale at the church on Friday evening November 25 at 6 o'clock. A bountiful meal will be served including potato cakes letsa light and dark cakes cookies sandwiches and kringla. Everyone is invited to attend.

Lake Luetheran Chureh Leach

Modern Beauty Salon to Close November 25 to 29

The Modern Beauty Salon will be closed November 25 through November 29. Mrs. Fred Neyermany R.

Fred. Neyermany R

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Harley Abernathy Chester Ogan County Farm Bureau and 4-H Club News Union Thanksgiving Day Marlin E. Klassie Eugene Lassie Firemens Goodwill Industry Lake Ladies Aid
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