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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1948
Page
4
Local leaders attended a Humboldt Tuesday evening gathering to better familiarize with Scout work. Participants from here included Mrs Maynard Pattop Mrs Laurence Nerem Mrs Elmer Philipp and Den Mothers Harl Gimer Wilbur Nissen and R E B McGowan.
Large attendance filled baskets for a potluck dinner at the Methodist Church honoring the new pastor Rev. C. E. Custer. A program followed with congregational hymns, devotions, piano solos, a welcome by Supt. F. S. Montgomery, a vocal solo, and a gift presentation to Rev. and Mrs. Custer by Herman O. Wise.
Vernon Consolidated School third through sixth graders accompanied by teachers Mrs Jessie Helmke and Mrs PLC Selgelid and Supt arlo Mec Gowsn visited the Renwick Community Creamery last Friday morning. They viewed the cream making process from truck to finished product and learned fire prevention steps during a visit to the Renwick Fire Station including how a fire truck operates. The students enjoyed a brief ride on the fire apparatus and plan future industry visits.
Ruth Ann Kleen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Kleen of Renwick, has been named to direct sorority ticket sales for the 1948 Home Economics Ball at Town State College.
Marty and Sons of Laverne announce a Spotted Poland China Boar sale on Saturday night October 25 at 7 45 PM. The sale is at the Marty farm located one and a half miles east and one quarter mile south of La verne. See their ad elsewhere.
The 6th District Convention of the Amvets Auxiliary will be held in Rockwell City Iowa on Thursday October 25 at 10:00 am. Mrs Evelyn Lauritson of Waterloo the state president will be the principal speaker. All members are urged to attend. Mrs lord Lane of Renwick is the fifth District President.
A report from the Ft. Dodge Youth District Rally confirms Audrey Amosson of Goldfield attended, as last week's paper noted a participant identified only by surname. The article preserves the full name for the record.
On Friday October 22 the Vernon Consolidated school will hold its annual carnival. The evening opens with an eight o clock program and crowning of the Corn King and Corn Queen. Bingo a fish pond a variety of shows and games plus a lunch room will be available for all. Plenty of prizes and family entertainment await.
Word has been received that First Lieutenant Marlin E Klassie of Renwick has arrived in the United States and will soon be returned to Renwick for burial services. Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Renwick hosted the Humboldt County Council of Education event on Wednesday evening. The Vernon school president Arlo McGowan presided as an engaging meeting followed a faculty dinner and discussions among attendees.
County farmers and 4 H Club members hear reports on State Committee work in artificial breeding at Iowa State College. Dean Dudley notes eighteen herds in the association with eight more capable of testing. Soil testing shows fertilizer and lime needs for better crops as farmers pursue production data for breeding and herd value.
The Eighth District meeting of the W S C S of the Methodist Church will be held in Clarion at the Methodist Church Monday October 25 at 9 30 AM. Mrs R E McGowan District President will preside. Those needing or offering transport should call Mrs Thomas Gimer.
The Wall Congregation of the Lutheran Women's Missionary Federation met at East Side Lutheran Church in Bagley Grove on October 13. Lake Church of Goldfield hosted. Theme Is There Any Word From The Lord. 426 registered. 365 dinners served. offering over 400 dollars received in afternoon.
A Humboldt meeting Monday elected C. A. Packard of Renwick to the Humboldt County Equalization Board, filling a vacancy and signaling continued local governance for property assessment adjustments.
Democratic rally at Leg ion Hall Humboldt Wednesday night featured Governor candidate Carroll Switzer as guest speaker after previews of President Truman at a plowing match in southern Iowa. James E. Inwit of Boone spoke briefly as a candidate for Congress.
Auction notice for the estate of the late August Hoffman. The farm will be sold at public auction on Friday October 29 at 2 pm on the premises. See another page for description and location.
A dramatic cinema presentation titled Green Dolphin Street screens at the Ken Theater Sunday and Monday. Lana Turner Richard Hart Van Heflin and Donne Reed star in the feature with a Sunday matinee at 2 38 and evening shows starting at 7 15.
W. H. Helmke and Sons will hold a Duroc hog and silt sale at their farm northeast of Renwick on Saturday afternoon October 23. The sale will begin at 1 o clock with 73 head of hogs offered. See their ad elsewhere for further details.
The membership tickets for the Men's Community Club are on sale and may be secured from Secretary Fritz Britt at Renwick Savings Bank. Other members have tickets to sell. A large membership is expected. The first meeting will be Monday evening, November 8.
Renwick Scarlet Raiders defeated Livermore 34 to 6 last Friday afternoon. Hangland opened scoring with a 30 yard kickoff return and a first play TD. Hangland added a 23 yard TD later, Heggen on a line plunge scored, followed by two Herger TDs on short runs. Livermore’s only score came on a second quarter pass completion. Renwick dominated with strong tackling, blocking, and effective rushing.
Mr and Mrs John Dyer of Cambridge Iowa and Mrs L Dreeney of Des Moines visited last week with the Richardson family. Families in the area included Will Richards of Woodward at C D Barrick home, and a Webster City funeral attended by Barrick and Dooler spouses. Homecoming events drew Warne Doolittle and Theeron, Ruth Martin, and others to Ames. Sgt Arnold Thompson on two week furlough visited relatives near Radcliffe with a large family dinner hosted by Reed. Additional social calls occurred at Chariot and other nearby homes as weekend gatherings continued.
The Raiders travel to Gilmore City on Friday afternoon October 22 for a conference clash with Gilmore City High School. Renwick currently leads the conference and every foe will seek an upset in this afternoon game, noted for Gilmore City’s lack of lighting.
The report notes attendees including Mir and Mrs James Nelson and C Blumhagen at the Iowa State Reorganist Convention in Sioux City. Speakers included Dr G Beers of New York City and Dr Charles Carman. Dr Calvin Schnucker of Dubuque also contributed.
The Renwick and Hardy Methodist Churches elected officers at meetings last week. Renwick named Roser Yaerbrough as President and Arioene McGow as Vice President, with Thaerok Doolittle Secretary and Keith Hezeen Treasurer. Worship Evangelism chair Pitts Lane and Missions chair for World Friendship Bewleh Yemner also listed. Hardy group leaders include Frances Urs as President, Atien Frise as Vice President, Charylene Wilson Secretary, Dick Clancy Treasurer, Ronald Sreshier Missions chair, Mary Me Bimond Marion Pardon Recreation, Rachel Bell Community Service chair, and Terry Rasmussen Recreation. The two groups meet biweekly. Renwick’s next meeting is October 28.
Navy enlistment efforts continue with Chief Marvin H. Radden stating applications are still accepted. Despite draft registration, qualified men may enlist before induction, as the Navy fills needs via volunteers. A traveling recruiter will visit Clarion at the American Legion Hall on October 23 and November 11 and 25.
Patricia Guy daughter of Roy Guy of Renwick and Louie Bram son of Henry Bram of Renwick wed on Sunday October 17, 1948 at the Biethodis Renwick Rev R E Cook officiated a five ring ceremony. The bride wore white satin with a court train and bouquet of white roses. Attendants wore long dresses in yellow organdy and pink. Best man and ushers assisted. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Georg Sate and son Hearmon Wilson and Mr and Mrs Melvin Guyot Colfax.
Notice shows changes to Sunday services at the Lutheran church. Confirmation class meets Thursday evening at 7 39. Sunday services at 230, Sunday School at 10. Eagle Grove Circuit fall convention gathers Saturday and Sunday with registrations at 6 o clock Saturday. Sessions cover papers and music. Banquet Saturday night. Sunday 11 am service and choral union program. Professor Harland Foss will be guest speaker.
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