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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1947

Page

4

Excellent Program Presented At Rece ption Monday

A well attended reception Monday at Henwick Senuor forge Renwick and Vernon teachers. Sponsored by the four Renwick Churches. Rev. PLC. lburz presided. Community singing led by Mrs. Hurl Gimer with C A Richardson at piano. Welcome address by Rev. HL. Sunderman. Vernon School superintendent Montgomery introduced the Vernon teachers. Vocal solos by Donald Martin and Marjorie Ann Guggisburg. Clarinet and other solos by Mardelle Larson Rev. C Blumhagen played. Play Advertisting for a Companio was presented. Closing prayer by Rev. AW Neat followed by refreshments.

Fou Ranwick Plc. Lburz Hurl Gimer C. A. Richardson HL. Sunderman Are E. Montgomery Renwick School Voual Solo Donald Martin Enfred Pearson Marjorie Ann Guggisburg Eh rRano Mardelle’ ‘Larson Carroll” Gillespie Walter Edna Hoseberry Louis Heerland

Vernon Carnival Draws Large Crowd and Crowns Winners

Vernon Consolidated School held a carnival that drew a large crowd. Virginia Krause and Richard Larsen were crowned king and queen. Gross income reached $105.61 plus 20 bushels of corn used for preliminary varsity events. Proceeds support the Iowa Children's Home. Radio prize was awarded to Mrs Tom Riley. clock prize to Mrs Lewis Sampson. door prize to Mrs Elwood Rummens. Faculty and students thank attendees and helpers.

Virginia, Krause Richar Larsen Ival Townshin Quott Iowa Tom Riley Lewis Sampson Elwood “Rummens Vernon Wisit

American Legion Hosts Membership Drive and Oyster Supper

The American Legion launches a membership drive to close Armistice Day November 11. Captains Robert Heiden and M. MM. Green lead recruiting efforts. A prize awaits the winning team with an oyster supper. The group runs a series of ads in this paper.

American Legion Robert Heiden M. MM. Green

Walter Martin joins Iowa State College Glee Club

Walter Martin son of Mr and Mrs Bert Martin Renwick has been chosen as a member of the 70 voice Men s Glee Club at Iowa State College this fall. The group directed by Prof William Clendenin will perform at the homecoming barbecue October 24 and the following day s football game. Walter is a freshman in the Division of Agriculture at the college.

Walter Martin Bert Martin Renwick Iowa Strate College William Clendenin Department of Music Walter Division of Agriculture College

Meeting at Algona Monday for district leaders

Rev. Paul Neal and Mrs. R. McGowan attended a district leaders meeting at the First Methodist Church in Algona. Neal is District Counselor of Junior High Youth and McGowan is District Vice-President of the Women's Society of Christian Service.

Paul Neal R. McGowan First Methodist Church Algona Rev. Neal McGowan Women's Society of Christian Servlce

Local Church Sponsors Waste Fat Collection

The W. F. of the Evangelical United Brethren Church sponsor a waste fat saving project. Residents are asked to take their waste fats to the Corner Store where a container is located for collection.

W. 5.W.S The Evangelical’ United Brethren. Church

Plowing Demon Demonstration at Lester Smith Farm

A plowing demonstration led by S. H. Kinssie is scheduled for October 22 at the Lester Smith Farm three miles north of Renwick on Highway 60. Farmers are invited to see a new plow system with Graham Plow Co. representatives on hand to assist.

S. HW. Kinssie Ley ‘Smith Renwick Highway 60 Graham S.-H. Hlassie

Lutheran Ladies Aid Bazaar and Bake Sale Details

Lutheran Ladies Aid at St. Pauls hosts annual bazaar and bake sale on Saturday October 25 at the Masonic Building. Doors open 11:00 AM with fresh baked breads and doughnuts available throughout the day. Proceeds support parish projects.

Lutheran Ladies Aid St. Paul's

Teachers Institute Attended at Titonka Luther Church

Sunday School teachers Maurice Vissen, Mrs. Howara La Som, and Miss Edna Helmike attended a Sunday School Teacher Institute at Titonka Lutheran Church. Also present were teachers from Lutheran Church and Rev. Stes. Paul Laz. attended with the group.

Revi Stes.Paul “Laz Maurice Vissen Howara Lasom Edna Helmike TitopKa Luthe Seu Atternogn Sever ‘Yeachers Tom Thé. Comvith Lutheran Church

Helmke and Sons Hog Sale Draws Buyers Across States

The Helmke and Sons hog sale last Thursday drew buyers from several states. About 60 hogs sold with an average of 127.80 and a top hog priced at 3520, reflecting strong demand at the event.

Ajuyers

Duroc Jersey Hog Sale Brings Strong Bids Across States

The Duroc Jersey Hour gilt sale in Marion led by Mor gan FL R Scott and Howard Guse drew buyers from several states. Top gilt sold for 230 dollars and top sow for 305, average price of 118.62 on 34 head. Eight animals sold for 31560, total sale reached 6205.50.

Marion’ Morgan FL R. Scott Howard Guse

District Soil Tour Features New Classes In North Central Iowa

The 2011 soil classification update was shared with county extension directors and 4 H youth at a district conference on Friday October 17. The tour started at Emmetsburg and ended near Hampton as participants examined soils in new classes at several stops. Louis Rank Humboldt County extension director attended. Wayne described the Europe trip. Continued on page 6.

North Central Tows Emmetsburg Hampton Louis Rank Humboldt County

Rural Fire Truck Delivery Set for Early November

The rural fire truck, delayed by material shortages, is now on track for delivery in early November after a Renwick meeting where a company representative explained the supply issues. The Rural Fire Truck Committee urges continued farming community support and subscriptions to fund the project.

vErucks Renwick

Women Missionary Federation Meeting At St Olaf Balmond

The Eagle Grove Circuit of the Women s Missionary Federation of the Lutheran Church held an all day meeting Wednesday last week at St Olaf Lutheran Church near Balmond. There were 260 registered. Attendees from Lake Lutheran Church included Mesdames Olnt Kleveland Ole Tjelle Ed Oppedahl Gus Arne Teran Heggen Donovan Lerdal Pal Heggen Andy Strand Ole Lerdal Grant Nesheim Ole Skive Steve Sampson and Miss Agnes Sampson Bertha Heggen Anna Tialle and Anna Kleve.

Eagle Grove Women's Missionary Federation of the Lutheran Church St Olaf Lutheran Church Balmond The Lake Lutheran Church Olnt Kleveland Ole Tjelle Ed, Oppedahl Gus Arne Teran Heggen Donovan Lerdal Pal ‘Heggen Andy Strand Ole Lerdal Grant Nesheim Ole Skive Steve Sampson Agnesi Sampson Bertha Heggen Anna Tialle Anna Kleve

Brotherhood Sunday Observed at Local Church

Brotherhood Sunday observed at United Brethren Church with scripture reading from Luke by Fritz Britt and Roselyn Attig singing and accompanying with Heard the Voice of Jesus choir. S. C. Maurer reported on state Brotherhood meeting. Rev BH L Sun of Germany spoke on world brotherhood. reception followed.

Boys Free Horses From Mud After Hunt

Two boys Eugene Palmateer and Eugene Haugland found horses stuck in mud in the Kelling pond during a Sunday hunt. They notified owner Ellis McCurry and, after much effort with tractors and log chains, the horses were pulled free from depths up to their stomachs.

Eugene Palmateer Eugene Haugland Kelling Pond Opon Ellis McCurry

Organ Recital at Renwick Lutheran Church

A Hammond electric organ recital will be held at Renwick Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon October 28 at 3 o clock The instrument will also be used for Sunday School and church services The senior choir will sing at church services The public is invited to any or all of these events.

Renwick Lutheran

Renwick Commercial Club Plans Monthly Meeting

The Renwick Commercial Club will meet Monday evening October 27 at the council rooms for their regular monthly session. Members are urged to be present.

Renwick

Mrs Helmke 80 Died After Long Residence in Renwick

Mrs Peter Helmke aged 80 died Monday evening in Renwick where she had lived about 65 years. Funeral services will be held October 23 at 2 05 p.m. at Knight Home and St Pauls Lutheran Church in Renwick. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery.

Peter Helmke Goldfield Knight Home St Paul's Lutheran Church Renwick Elmwood Cemetery

Gilmore City And Renwick to Play Football

Gilmore City and Renwick will meet on the football field with a good crowd expected on hand. This matchup headlines the local gridiron action as fans anticipate a strong performance from both teams.

Gilmore City Renk

Funeral Notice for Men Returning from Overseas

An obituary note records a funeral for men returning from overseas, mentioning Mrs Re EL Cook of Renwick and linking to Amberidan and Mr Whitei as family connections in the兰 local notice.

Errberal Service Amberidan Whitei Re EL Cook Renwick

Collecting Clothing For European Teenagers

The Youth Fellowship of the Evangelical United Brethren church sponsors a clothing drive for European teenagers. Lois Pearson is in charge and asks people to leave donated items at the church.

the Youth Fellowship Evangelical iBrethren Renwick Lois Pearson

Vernon Junior Class Play Set for October 30

The Vernon Consolidated School will present its Junior class play on Thursday evening October 20 in Springfield Missouri. A comedy titled Bolts and Nuts features Lutie Spinks Desores Hiniz Rebecca Bokwa Margaret Wilhelm and others as listed in the cast with a sanatorium manager a cook and a porter among the roles. The show starts at 9 pm local time and tickets are available at the school office.

Vernon Consolidated School Springfield Missouri Lutie Spinks Desores Hiniz Rebecca- Bokwa Margaret Wilhelm Martin Leonard Riley the Cook Twink Starr Coed

Amvets Auxiliary District Meeting Notice

Amvets Auxiliary District Meeting scheduled for Wednesday night of next week. There will be a discussion and official business including appointment of delegates to attend upcoming events.

Amvets

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Henwick Senuor Forge Renwick Ias Vernon Consolidated Schiool Iowa State College Glee Club Lester Smith Jaduarr H. Prozrar Tours Elnbci Awhout Fou Titonka Helmke and Sons Duroc Jersey County Farm Bureau 4-H Club Toch Europe Wayne Women’s Missionary Federation Commercial Club Enwick Will
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