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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1948
Page
4
Local churches unite for the CROP drive during Thanksgiving week. Four pastors and a lay organizer will canvass Vernon Township and nearby towns to raise funds through Catholic Rural Life, Church World Service, and Lutheran World Relief.
Hardy Mir reports visitors from Akron and Ft Dodge, a Trinity Lutheran Bazaar raising about 275 dollars, and the W S C Thankoffering program with recitations, songs, and a missionary talk. Nearby weddings include Miss Madona Ehrhardt and Edwin Schreier in Ft Dodge. Families attend fundraisers, funerals, and reunions across Hardy and surrounding towns.
The Gertrude Chapter No. 300 of the Order of the Eastern Star hosted a 6:20 banquet and party for Mrs. W. H. Long, recently named Grand Martha of Iowa. About 110 guests from surrounding towns attended at Renwick High School, with a program including musical selections, speeches, and presentations. A birthday cake was given to Mr. Hinkler of Eagle Grove, and a gift to Mrs. Long from her daughter Marjoris.
Luverne hosts a music festival on December 1 in Renwick with about 220 members under chairman Mr Hummer. Kurt King will direct a program featuring classical and Janeen tunes, two of his own works, and All-State chorus director Clayton Hathaway will lead about 200 chorus members plus soloists. Tickets are 40 cents adults and 25 cents children. last year drew near sell-out crowds.
Miss Vivian V. Rockwood head of home economics at Keen Teachers College Manchester New Hampshire named president of the New Hampshire Dietetic Association. native of Renwick Iowa former dietitian at St Luke's Hospital New York City.
The Ren Theater stages Good News this Wednesday and Thanksgiving night starring June Allyson Peter Lawford and Joan Mel Cracken in Technicolor. Additional shows Red Stallion Friday and Saturday and Sunday matinee at 2 30 with Emptrer Waltz starring Secret and Joan Fontaine. Dress code noted Dr and Mrs Yarbrough visited Des Moines on business Monday and Tuesday.
A late list of blood donors for Judy Eittreim caused delays in printing. The Times office thanks donors and Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge for cooperation. Names include Mrs Fred Holm, Bob Zimmerian, Mrs Ed Anderson, and many others who contributed to the Judy Eittreim fund for transfusions.
Ralph White of Renwick has purchased a mounted corn sheller and will perform corn shelling and hauling. Note appears in this paper. Mrs W H Long traveled to Burlington and Cedar Rapids over Friday and Saturday to attend events for the Grand Sentinel and Grand Warder of the OES.
Adult classes start December 1 at 7 30 pm in the Renwick school Yaneh room. The adult council selected Wednesday evenings for ten sessions with a film and exhibit on Time Savers in Household chores. Each meeting stands alone and invites all to attend any or all sessions.
The Ladies Aid of Lake Lutheran Church will hold their annual bazaar and auction at the church Friday evening November 26. After the sale a bountiful lunch will be served featuring potato cakes lass a light and dark cake cookies sandwiches and kringla. Everyone is invited to attend.
Thanksgiving Day in Renwick will be observed with a union church service at 10 a m. A business place will be closed all day. The post office will be open in the morning and from 5 30 to 10 p m for dispatching mail.
Mrs. Mary Foley aged 71 died Monday at Mercy Hospital in Fort Dodge after several weeks illness. Family prayer service to be held this afternoon at 1 at Bogard Funeral Home Humboldt. Partner services at Hardy Methodist Church Humboldt at 9 with Rev Custer and Rev Hart Warr in charge. Interment Vernon Cemetery.
Vernon Consolidated High School boys and girls basketball teams defeated Bradgate on the road last Friday. Details for both sides are incomplete due to press deadlines. Upcoming games are set for Vermon Court against Corwith on Tuesday night, November 82.
Rev Blumhagen reports a ten day school for rural pastors held at Green Lake Wisconsin. Pastors attended from West Virginia New York Pennsylvania Michigan Minnesota Iowa Dakota and Nebraska, with sessions described as instructive.
Cadet Sergeant Carl Martin of the ROTC unit at Town State College has been promoted. The advancement, announced by Col. C Bushee commanding officer, marks his first case as cadet sergeant in the ROTC program at the college.
Amés Iowa State College announces John W. Siemens as circulation manager of the Veterinary Student, the quarterly publication by the Division of Veterinary Medicine students, with Siemens noted as the son of B. J. Siemens.
The Renwick Commercial Club will meet Monday evening November 29 at seven o clock a dinner at the Peoples. A business meeting will follow the dinner.
A home in Remwick offered by Selr Em will be sold at public auction on November 27 at the listed paper location. The notice advertises the sale date and venue for the property amid local real estate listings.
Mrs. Margaret Griebel aged 89 who lived in the community died Sunday at a relative's home in Pt Dodge. Funeral services will be held this afternoon November 24 at 1 o clock at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Renwick with burial likely to follow.
A Methodist church altar dedication service was conducted with the minister delivering dedication words as the congregation, clergy, and pew rail items joined in the ceremony. The altar furnishings were described as a sacred display of devotion, with the Father and God featured in the ritual.
The W S C S District held its unit meeting at Renwise Siéthoais Church with several guests from Goldfield Corwith and Siverne. Dr Earl Burgess delivered a talk on Work and Eaters, outlining district activities and upcoming events.
A report notes Mrs. Redemerac delivered an engaging talk at Vernon School, described as very educational and of high interest. Australis attendees and Hertae figures participated, with audience reactions highlighting the value of the talk.
The W S C S of Renwick Methodist Church announces its annual bazaar and sale on Thursday evening December 2 with an auction followed by a luncheon. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
The 32nd annual Tuberculosis Seal Sale is underway with Mrs. Walter Attig as local chairman. She has mailed stamps to each Renwick family and asks residents to include their contribution in the return envelope promptly.
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