Rural fire truck passes tests after community fund drive
The new rural fire truck completed a string of rigorous tests last Wednesday afternoon earning acceptance. Funds raised through scrap metal drive and a local committee led by Virgin Te Win and Paul Heggen supported the purchase, with $7760 raised. The vehicle passed three demanding tests and will be housed in Renwick for local firefighters to train on, with cost details to follow.
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Harry J. Corcoran
Nowansurance Service Bureau
Sears
Virgin Te Win
Paul Heggen
Curt Immis
WH. Helmke
O.J. Caristenson
Ty S
Trodstrom
Eire Shier
National
Renwick
Sfort
Happenings In Renwick 21 Years Ago
Readers note events from November 1926 in Renwick and surrounding towns. Mrs. M B Baumgermer and daughter Barbara visited Hagle Grove, a newborn eight pound baby girl arrived Friday November 12, Leo Mimbach and CA Maurer with Geo Latch visited LuVerne, Richardson and Turner families visited Ft Dodge, Beryl Mimbach stayed in West Bend with grandmother, Nissen of Eldora visited Wm Nissen home, A R Martin hosted 28 girls for Vanida’s ninth birthday, Legion Auxiliary meeting attended by Je Turner Barbara Bathingartner at Algona district meeting.
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M. B. Baumgermer
Barbara
Hagle Grove
Leo Mimbach
CG. Maurer
Geo. Latch
Luverne
A. Richardson
E.R. Turner
Ft. Dodge
Beryl Mimhach
West Bend
Joh Nissen
Eldora
Wm. Nissen
A. R. Martin
Vanida
Je R. Turner
Barbara Bathingartner
American Legion Auxiliary
Algona
Firemen's Meeting Postponed To Dec 11
The Renwick Fire Department meeting is postponed until Thursday night December 12. At that time members will hold their annual oyster supper and elect officers.
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Renwick
Library Week Observance Earns Strong Support
The library board and staff thank all who cooperated in National Book Week success. Visitors enjoyed the week and found worthwhile information. They hope continued patronage and access to books for enjoyment. Over the weekend twenty three dollars worth of books were checked out.
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Library Board
Mbrarian
Board
Ibrary
Awards Presented At Boy Scouts Court Of Honor
The Boy Scouts held a Court of Honor Monday evening November 42 at the Renwick School. Rev. Sunderman presided as Scour Master and Robert McGowan directed the candlelight service. Awards included Donald Green for first class Scout and Star Scout. Frederic Lar for second class Scout and Tenderfoot Air Scout candidate. Charles Lutz for first class Scout badge in bookbinding network home repair and stamp collection. Robert McGowan received first class Scout badge along with leatherwork stamp collecting and photography and is a Tenderfoot Air Scout candidate.
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Boy’ Scouts
Renwick
Schook
Robert McGowan
Hevl
Sunderman
Donald
Frederic Lar
Nis
Charles. Lutz
Tenderfont
Rust College Singers To Present Concert Here
The Rust College Singers of Holly Springs Mississippi will present a concert of Spirituals and sacred music at Renwick Methodist Church on Monday evening December 1. An offering will be taken for the benefit of the college. The program promises an evening of musical entertainment.
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Rust College Singers
Holly Springs
Iss
Renwick’ Methodist Church
Obituary of Emma May Matteson G3
Emma May Matteson daughter of John and Stella Hoy was born May 14 1885 in LaDelle Spink County SD. She married John Allen Matteson January 2 1969 by a Redfield Minnesota? Methodist minister. Survived by husband son Darrell Renwick daughter Evelyn Neal Westfield IA three grandchildren sister Amanda Gueffroy Salem OR two brothers Clyde Hoyockham SD William Hos Bet Springs SD and Frank and Nellie preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Thursday November 20 at the Renwick Methodist Church with Rev Py Wy Nealy in charge. Burial Vernon Cemetery.
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Ima May Matteson
John
Stella” Hoy
LaDelle
Spink Country
South Dakota
John Allen Matteson
Redfield
Darrell
Evelyn
Birs
Matteson
Fort Dodge
Renwick
Evelyn Neal
Westfield
Iowa
Amanda Gueffroy
Salem
Ores
Clyde Hoy Ockham
Dakota
William Hos
Veterans Hospital
Bet Springs
Frank
Andi
Nellie
Methodist Church
Renwit
Attend Meeting At Fort Dodge District Church Event
Rev J J Are mold, Rev Sunderman, Mrs Anderson and Mrs Sunderman attended a district Evangelical United Brethren Church meeting in Fort Dodge. Sunderman led devotions and delivered two messages on personal evangelism.
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Fort Dodge
Bare. Hy
Ls. Sunderman
J.J. Aremold
Sanforge Anderson
Evangelical” United Breethren Church
Anderson Wassin
Sunderman
Des Moines Meeting Attended By Supt Hl Montgomery
Supt Hl Montgomery attended a state meeting of County Boards of Education in Des Moines Monday, then returned home Tuesday evening. Details from the brief OCR note indicate attendance and travel dates with no further context.
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Des Moines
Montgomery
County Boards of Education
College Festival Messiah at State Gymnasium
Students Waller and Martin from Renwick perform in the annual Sandel Messiah presentation at State Gymnasium at 2 PM with Dir Tolbere MacRae leading the Music Department. Broadcast on college radio WOE. Renwick basketball dates listed for December at home and away venues.
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Ames
Waller
Martin
Berry
Marcin
Renwick
Sandel
Messiah
State
Fim
Direrang
Tolbere MacRae
Fifth Adult Sewing Class December 4
The fifth meeting of the adult sewing class will be held December 4 at the high school lunch room. The session covers putting zip and buttonholes in garments and related topics.
Vernon Farm Bureau Meeting At Vernon School
Vernon Township Farm Bureau held a Monday night meeting at the Vernon School. Bad weather reduced attendance but a program was presented and enjoyed. The program included two selling items by Allen Wigans and Arlene McGowan, a walk by Ralph McBurner, and a report on the State Farm Bureau convention led by Za l Oppedahl.
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Vernon Township
Vernon School
Liang
Allen Wigans
Arleene “McGowan
Ralph McBurner
Humboldt
State Horn Bureau
Za! Oppedaht
Lake Lutheran Church Bazaar Friday Night
Lake Lutheran Church holds its annual bazaar Friday evening November 25 at 7 30 p m at the campus. Proceeds support church programs with an on site auction and a post sale meal served.
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the Lake Lutheran Church
Lake Lutheran Church
Future Farm Sales sets Eph Holm will hold a farm sale
Future Farm Sales announces Eph Holm will hold a farm sale on Wednesday January 7 at the farm site. The notice calls for items from the property to be offered at public sale with details published in upcoming schedules.
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Eph Holm
Your Share Buy Christmas Seals Today
County association seeks help in tuberculosis fight via Christmas Seals. Palmer, Christmas Seal Chairman, urges every family to buy and return the donation promptly to aid prevention and treatment efforts.
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Smithis
Steve’ Palmer
Christmas Sas
Renwick and Vernon Schools at LaVerne Music Festival
Renwick and Vernon high schools join Livermore LaVerne and Des Moines township bands for a postwar festival at La Verne High School auditorium. A 240 piece band and 250 voice mixed chorus perform with National Music Contest Winners in solo selections. Karl King and Bir Ring lead the festival under Paul Nissen directing school music with high anticipation.
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Renwick
Vernon
LaVerne
LaVerne High
Livermore
Des Moines
Ren- Whe
Bote
Will
Nate
Karl
King
Karl King
Bir
Ring
Dst
Paui Nissen
Legion Members Enjoy Oyster Supper at Legion Hall
The American Legion membership drive climaxed last night with an oyster supper at the Legion Hall. The losing team led by captain Robert Heide served the winning team captained by M. Al Green. A good crew was present to enjoy the supper, followed by a social evening.
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American Legion
the Legion Hall
Robert Heide
M. al. Green
Box Social At Hardy School December 4
Hardy School hosts a box social on Thursday evening December 4 with games contests prizes and a door prize. Proceeds go to the school. refreshments will be served and all ladies are urged to bring a box.
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Hardy School
Hardy
Lee
Pam
Ray
Uuneh
Goffee
Walter Ruger Farm Sale Announcement
Walter Ruger announces a farm sale to be held at the property. The notice mentions offerings and sale details with emphasis on the North area options and sale event in the paper.
AMVETS Plan Regular Meeting In December Night
AMVETS announces its forth regular meeting to be held Monday night December 2 in Richardson. Members are urged to attend as plans for holiday events and community service are discussed.
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Monthis
The
Richardson Haloo
Dedication Service Honors Methodist Church Expansion
A Sunday dedication at the Methodist Church celebrated opening of a new organ and building addition. A basket dinner followed, with a program honoring church members, teachers, and superintendents and noting the completion of months of construction adding space for Sunday School and activities.
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Methodist Church
Ane
W.H. Long
RL OE. McGowan
Fi Lanes
Har Yanner
Carr Én. Peer
R.B. McGowan
Virgil
Erwin
Simlt
Lora
Peer
Alfred. Kleen
Herman’ Wise
Kings
Heral
Mary Ellen
George Latch
Moy.f
Phyllis Lane
LaVerne
Womens Society of Christian Service
T. W. Gimer
Howard Dasex
T. W. Gizer
Walter McPeak
Wayne Doolittle
Walter Hoffman
F. E. Burgess
PL Www
Neal
Renwick Junior Class Play Sparks Attendance Numbers
A Renwick Junior Class play drew notable attendance figures as students and staff reported lively interest. Details on cast and exact counts were partly obscured, but the event is described as well attended with school leaders noting engagement.
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Renwick
Methodist Bazaar and Supper on December 4
The Reuwick Methodist church will host a Christmas bazaar and auction sale on Thursday evening, December 1, with a supper served from 5:30 to 7:00 and fish pond for children. Proceeds support church programs. volunteers welcomed.
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Reuwick
Anchors Peihe
Commercial Club Met Monday Night For Dinner At Renwick
The Commercial Club met at Peeples Cafe with nineteen members present for a turkey dinner. President Green called the meeting to order as plans were discussed to continue the skating pond and flood it soon. Dr Christenson reported costs and methods for blacktop streets. committees were tasked to obtain more information. The club voted to host a Christmas party for Renwick High School athletes and to consider a show or entertainment similar to last year after committee findings. The meeting adjourned after a successful session.
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Renwick
Peeples
Mlm
Green
J. Christenson
Siven
Renwick High School
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Library
Boy Scouts Court of Honor
Emma May Matteson
Bode
Platteld
Thera
Vernon Farm Bureau
Legion
Walter
Ruger
Nillés
Amvets Meeting
Sun
P. W. Neal
Sitis
Commercial Club
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