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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1949
Page
4
The Renwick School Band Boosters sponsor a carnival Thursday night November 3 to raise funds for band uniforms. The event features king and queen voting, a boxing match, supper club, floor show, juke box, movies, games, prizes, and door admissions. Crown at 10:30 followed by multiple attractions and contests.
Elwin A Pope born in Humboldt Iowa 82 years ago died in Los Angeles California Sunday morning October 15 1948. He leaves a daughter Dr Marie Ee Walks of the University of New Mexico and a sister Mrs Nina McCurey of West Los Angeles. Services were held Tuesday at Beaver Mortuary and he will be remembered by old friends from Towns and Santa Monica.
W. EK Belmke and Sons report their Duroc hog sale last Thursday. The top boar brought 366 dollars and was bought by J.B. Geertes and son of Everis Iowa. The top gilt sold for 210 dollars to Arthur BiH of Dows. Twenty nine head sold at an average of 12 dollars per head. The buyers came from four different states.
Local residents host visitors from Goldfield Hardy Fort Dodge Belmond and Ames. A large group attends the church event honoring Alma Knutson of Ames whose home was recently damaged by fire.
The October 17 issue features a poem titled God Lets Us Share written by Mrs L Sunderman of Renwick. Sunderman has previously had several stories appear in well known magazines.
The seventy second session of the Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star met in Des Moines Tuesday through Thursday with a grand hall reception Monday. Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Lucille H. Johnson and custodians board members were honored at a Tuesday breakfast, and numerous luncheons followed for grand ushers, pages, representatives, matrons and patrons, and officers. Elections and next year’s meeting site were decided Thursday morning, with installation of officers to close the session. Attending from town were Mrs. George Latch, RE McGowan, Mrs. Floyd Lane, Mrs. George Hoffman, Mrs. Walter McPeak, and others.
County Farm Bureau and 4-H Club News reports on farm machinery lighting for dusk and night on public highways, urging tractors and picker loaders to display front lights and rear red lights to prevent accidents. Kenneth Thatcher to speak at Humboldt County Farm Bureau annual meeting October 27 at 9 pm, highlighting farm program and grassroots farm policy. Elections, officer appointments, and director approvals to be decided. refreshments by Humboldt County Rural Women’s Chorus.
Posters display in Renwick shops announce the Town and Country Quiz contestants. Country team includes Mrs C F Flemmis, Mrs Olaf Klevelsnd, Orto McGowan, Maurice Nissen. Town team lists Mrs Wm Beene, Mrs W Hoenig, S H Klassie, Dr W H Long. Quiz begins at 8 pm with entertainment. proceeds benefit polio fund, sponsored by American Legion Post No 289.
The Renwick football squad edged Gilmore City 14 13 after a fast start with a first quarter touchdown by Siemens and Pogge’s extra point. Siemens added a second TD in the second quarter, Pogge extra point, while Gilmore City fought back with two late fourth quarter touchdowns and a successful extra pass.
The Benedick Firemen’s Benefit dance on Monday night drew a well attended crowd. Music was enjoyable and storage and facilities proved adequate. Raymond Gorreil and John Kiley called the mixed dances, and the Renwick Firemen thank everyone for strong support and a pleasant evening.
Roselyn Attig of Renwick is a member of Iowa State Teachers College choir traveling to Des Moines for two performances on Friday November 4. The group will sing at a Towe State Education Convention session and at the annual Teachers College alumni dinner in Des Moines Friday evening.
The Ren Theater announces a Halloween program with a Thursday to Saturday lineup of Variet Ty Time starring Leon Erroll and the western Index Agent with Tim Holt and Richard Martin. Sunday Monday and Wednesday feature My Wild Irish Rose starring Dennis Morgan. Halloween night shows start at 10:00 p.m. after My Wild Irish Rose begins at 7:30 p.m.
Mr and Mrs Harl Gimer traveled to Des Moines on Friday to attend the Iowa Creamery Association Convention and returned home Sunday.
The Renwick Public Library board met Tuesday evening October 25 and decided to order new state books from the state library. Plans to observe National Book Week November 13 to 19 were discussed, with details forthcoming next week. A new shipment of books has arrived for readers.
The Christian Rural Overseas Program committee at Renwick School met October 27 to plan a CROP drive in the township during the week of November 6 to 13. Twenty men and women will participate in this area conducting the drive this year.
Hardy Gazette edited by the Hardy students details sixth grade work on colonial days and early settlers, plus juniors and intermediates sharing reports, birthday celebrations, gift drives, spelling triumphs, and a Red Cross box project. Students bring plants, toys, and books. a Busy week with language, art, and club activities.
Vernon junior class presents a four act comedy Socially Arshitions on Friday evening October 26 at the Caldwell social hall. Directed by Biss Carmen Peer with most class members taking part. Nordis Hansen Dennis Olden manage stage and sound with music between acts by the department. Cast includes Wilbur Lewis Pergande Millie John Krause Ann Betty Kruse Fred Richard Clancy Van Mary McKim Tom Ronald Breshter Joseph Crossiey Nordia Hansen Florence Mary Petersen Mrs Ridgeway Fahrenheit Betsy Hefti Geraldine Gur
Rev. T. S. Severtson expects to attend the Iowa District Pastoral Conference on November 22. He is president of the District Conference and will be at Hotel Hanford in Mason City, Iowa.
The Scarlet Raiders face Mason City second team in their final home game Friday afternoon October 2. It will be the teams’ first meeting and is expected to be a close contest. Attendance last Friday was about two hundred despite weather.
The Boone Valley Go-Getters 4-H Club met October 17, 1939, at Jeck Pogge’s home with 17 members present. Officers elected last month were installed for the new year: Bil Siemens as club leader Don Silver as assistant leader. Art Hiebrar welcomed as Wright County 4-H Youth Assistant. two more enrollments hoped for. Frank Long reported.
Vernon and families attend wedding in Des Moines as Bette Blesie ties the knot. George Stuart Parmele and Virgil Erwin share weekend visits with Mix Faor Siug’s son in Sherburn. Luther en hospital Fort Dodge. Ed Lande Sioux City and Jo Ann and Jerry Krause Clarion guests. Friday visits to Herold Smith home. Ben Wilkinson family weekend at Richard Ahrends Kanswhe home. Cliff Jordanser and Kensiwha relatives seen. Howard Smith family and Olin Fort Dodge guests at dinner with John Swanson. Des Moines and Humboldt business trips noted along with Jean Heinen’s first birthday.
The American Legion of Auxiliary announces the annual Armistice Day dinner is canceled due to the Town and Country Quiz event. No new date is set.
Local residents and visitors are listed with weekend and weekday visits. Names include Crocker of Minn Wil, Welk, Hoffman, Richardson, Yeoman, Rose Hetty, Car Rietz, Nissen, Kiley, Anderson, Gilgen, O Rourke, Parker, Canningham, Yarbrough, Rasmussen, Holek, Krause, Gremerson, Dale, and Nissen. Events cover visits, dinners, and funerals across Algona, Des Moines, Livermore, Webster City, Rutland, and surrounding towns.
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