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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1950
Page
4
Livermore's Bulldogs defeated the Renwick Scarlet Raiders 13 to 0 on Friday night. Vandt Plumged ran six yards for a second-quarter touchdown but the extra point failed. Jim Berryhill added Livermore's final TD in the third period and converted the extra point.
PFC Martin Ballard from Fort Jackson writes to express gratitude for free community papers sent to Renwick. He praises the town’s kindness and generosity, hopes to return home someday, and invites other service members to share letters or experiences for publication.
iM B Richardson and Wilbur Nissen attended a seven o clock dinner Monday evening of the Retail Hardware Association district meeting at Webster City.
Ten 18 year old Humboldt county boys registered for selective service at the county draft board office in Humboldt in August after turning eighteen. Names listed include William J. Green Renwick Vern A. Jensen Arthur M. Pedersen Dale E. Reedy Gerald F. Sawyer Wayne J. Vaudt Thomas D. Herrick Guy Ralph C. Borman Robert G. Thorn and Donald V. Mallison.
Mr and Mrs Earl Thompsons Fort Dodge have purchased the Coffee Shop from Mrs Jeanette Darland and took possession October 1 They have moved into part of the house occupied by Mr and Mrs DeWitt Mimbach The sale marks a new chapter for Renwick with the Thompsons welcoming suggestions and support for a successful venture
Participants at the Titonka Luther League Rally last Sunday included Misses Donaldene Kraft Mardelle Larson Donna Hefty Maurine Nissen Henrietta Kamn and Janice Helmke and Messrs John Kenneth Pogie Ed Harris Bevertt Kraft and Jerry Helmke. Pastor R E Langholz was elected advisory pastor of the Federation.
Mrs Wesley Carlson and Mrs John Zimmerman attended an American Legion Auxiliary School of Instruction at Bode last Friday. The meeting was held at the home of county president Mrs Miles Helman. Carlson is president and Zimmerman secretary of the local unit.
National Fire Prevention Week runs October 8 to 15. The local volunteer fire department led by Fire Chief Otis Swanson asks residents to inspect and remove hazards. Tips cover electric cords, heating appliances, and using labeled appliances, with reminders to hire qualified electricians for repairs.
Regional meetings were set this fall in Iowa to teach county and local workers the Christmas Seal sale techniques. The Fort Dodge event on September 99 was hosted by the Webster County Tuberculosis and Health Association. Attendees included Wright County members Mrs Bert Martin Renwick Mrs E B McCalhom Mrs Wm Fisher Mrs Sam Folkedahl and Mrs V Reischter.
Miss Elsie Wiser and Bess Keith of Goldfield joined Mrs. Martha Kerr for Sunday dinner alongside several neighbors and relatives including Mr and Mrs Lawrence Krone from Perry, Mr and Mrs Howard Hunt and Mrs W S Hunt of Rockwell City. Various guests traveled to West Bend and Cedar Falls for events while others attended Cattle Congress in Waterloo. A baby named Lyle Eugene was born to Mr and Mrs Gerald Blackman, weighing seven pounds twelve ounces.
The Vernon Boosters 4-H Club met at Mac Clowes home on September 21 1950 with 18 members present. New president Jerry Krause conducted the meeting and election results named John Kiler as president Clair Swan as secretary Jack Green as treasurer and Phillip Oppedahl as reporter. Six new members were welcomed and parliamentary procedure was discussed led by Krause. Lunch was served by Mrs Mac Clowes.
Mr and Mrs Darrell Matteson welcomed a baby girl named Patricia Eileen born September 28 at Belmond hospital weighing six pounds thirteen ounces. The family returned home Tuesday and stays with Mrs J E Jones. Mr and Mrs Lyle Opheim welcomed a baby boy named Thomas Exgene born October 2 at Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge weighing seven pounds twelve ounces.
Sunday and weekday visits mark a busy period as families from Audubon Manning Clarion Fort Dodge Nevada and Webster City gather at various hosts including the Henriksen Kraft Kurfman Jotten and Jot ten households. Notable dinners and suppers include LuVerne Henriksen Merion Hentley Wyatt Lyons and Owen Kurfman homes with relatives and neighbors sharing meals and company.
Evangelist H L Sunderman leaves for Merrill Iowa to conduct two weeks of evangelistic services at the Stanton Evangelical United Brethren Church starting this week.
The Rebekah Lodge will hold a seven o'clock Guest Day dinner at the schoolhouse on Thursday evening October sixth. Members are reminded to attend and bring two white elephants for the event.
The Literary Guild sponsors a bake sale on a Saturday in October at Richardson Hardware starting at two o'clock. Proceeds support Ren wick Public Library.
Mrs W H Pannell hosted a Friday evening coffee event at her home honoring Mrs Gus Anne before her move to Renwick. Guests included Cleveland, Chris Brechler, Marshal Clancy, and more at a handkerchief shower. Marshall Clancy’s home hosted supper with Lena Zink, Elizabeth Klass, John Hefit, Lelane Swan, Arnold Britt, Arthur Stautfacher. Various visits extended through Sunday with Stevenson, Krause, Carr, Reed and many others attending dinners and parties. A birthday cake with cream and raspberries celebrated Mrs Weyer's birthday, while Lockwood received gifts.
About 235 friends and relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rasmussen’s home to honor their 25th wedding anniversary. Sisters and nieces organized open house with a three tiered cake decorated by Aman de Looft of Port Dodge. Guests from multiple towns attended. gifts and cards were exchanged as the Rasmussen families marked the milestone with neighbors and kin from Fort Dodge, Fairmont, Webster City, and beyond.
A Dale Cole of the Quaker Oats Company received a silver lapel for fifteen years of service after a managers meeting held Thursday night. Oscar Swenson of Stanhope and several other managers were noted for long service, with multiple lapel pins awarded at a dinner ending the gathering.
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Lutheran Hospital met in Dodge, Friday. Mrs Patl Heggen attended with Mrs Donald Hooker of Golded, and the group discussed goals and took form products donated by members of the Lake Lutheran Church.
DeWitt Mimbach drove a new white Chevrolet pickup to Council Bluffs on Monday for the Quaker Oats Company. A new box was mounted on the track there by the Omaha Standard Co. Mrs. Mimbach accompanied her husband.
Al Rodriguez, manager of the local W H Co op Oil Company, attended the annual meeting at Badger Monday evening. A lunch was served by employees. The business meeting reviewed the 1949 financial report, followed by a short program and a film. A large attendance included many W H Co op members from the Renwick area.
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