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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1947
Page
4
Erna Louise Helmke, long time Renwick area resident, died after illness. Survived by seven children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. funeral service held last Thursday at St Pauls Lutheran Church Renwick.
The Renwick Scarlet Raiders defeated Gilmore City 7 to 0 on a rainy muddy field Friday. Full back Henry Posse scored the touchdown for the Raiders, and despite the poor weather the crowd enjoyed a hard fought game.
Buffalo Center hosts its final home game of the season this Friday at 3 40 p m Fans are urged to support the strong team as they close the schedule with a hoped for win on a good night for football in town
Rev and Mrs Neal announce hobby classes starting Tuesday night November 4 running weekly through Christmas. One night per week covers advanced leather craft and enamel work with copper options. equipment provided, materials cost only. All ages invited. call to enroll as supplies are arranged.
A Boy Scout group planned a hike for star observation if weather allows on Monday November 3 meeting at the Lesson Hall 723 dressed for biking. On Wednesday night October 28 fifteen Scouts and one Cub Wesley L Sunderman were sent to Ft Dodge for swimming merit badge practice. Braden Richardson and Donald Green swam 20 yards in 26 seconds.
Funeral services were held from the home and St Pauls Lutheran Church Renwick Iowa on Thursday afternoon October 22. Rev Pant C Lutz officiated with a quartet singing O Where Is The Home of the Soul to be Found and I Know as Sleep in Jesus Name. Pallbearers were Kenneth Merle Forest Rasmussen Marvin Bernard Helmke and Jim Knight. Interment followed at Flimwood cemetery.
The Famous Globe Trotters, world’s colored champions, visit Vernon School Tuesday evening November 11 to face the Vernon independents in a standout season game. Johnson of Ohio leads the troupe with high scoring, backed by Edwards and Pryor. Expected a lively exhibition of skate and stunt basketball drawing a capacity crowd.
Humboldt County Teachers Council met Wednesday evening at Renwick School with good attendance. A KY Club dinner preceded remarks by Wayne Posfield of Mutual Insurance Co. The program included songs by Renwick High School girls and violin by Mrs Hammer. Superintendent Montgomery serves as vice president. Next meeting scheduled for November 14 at Gilmore City to discuss UNESCO.
Football schedule notes show Buffalo Center hosting on the 31st and Dows set to play away on November 7. The record lists opponents and venues in compact form for the upcoming games.
The Men's Community Club holds its first fall meeting at Renwick Schoolhouse on Monday night November 1 with dinner at seven. Officers include Dr N R Yarquone president Norman Peer vice president and Wayne Doolittle secretary treasurer. Ticket sales chairman D J Christenson and committees announce season tickets at five dollars and single admissions at one dollar twenty five. The club aims to provide social time and interesting programs for town and rural men through winter meetings.
Sunday program at the United Brethren Church featured Sunday School items led by JoAnn Krause and Mrs. Santorgerson. Included were readings by Der Hional, a clarinet duet by Marjorie Ane and Darlene Gusisburgs, and solos with local participants as the congregation joined in.
Sunday report notes attendees including Rev. and Mrs P W Neal and Mr and Mrs Da El McGowan at a Sunday School Rally for the Algoma District. The Methodist Church marks the final year of the Crusade for Christ with focus on Church School Advance.
In Renwick Times an advertisement highlights National Honey Week from October 27 to November 1. It promotes honey as a healthy flavorful natural energy source and notes R. E. Cook, a local honey producer, as running an ad in this issue.
AMVETS Post No. 43 at Renwick will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday night at Richardson Hall. All members urged to attend. American Legion members enjoy a social evening at the Legion Hall Tuesday. L H Persons confined at home with flu earlier this week. Mr and Mrs John Baumgartner and others visited Jack Allman in Gilmore City Sunday.
Humboldt county schools will receive five transportation checks totaling 17 157.76 dollars. Rench dependent school gets 22965.48, Vernon Consolidated school 2499.59, and Hardy independent school 10.45 dollars.
The Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church holds a district meeting in Algona today with Mrs Eloise Woolever of New York City delivering the morning address and a Saturday program expected to include many local participants.
Mrs. Raymond Gorrett and Mrs Carl Flemmig attend the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star in Sioux City. Mrs Gorrett serves as Worthy Matron and Mrs Flemmig as conductress of the local chapter.
The Commercial Club met Monday night to discuss possible use of the ice skating rink for two signs for Renwick and to consider closing the rink for the day. They debated the theater purchase, and approved not using the Rok oara honor item. The meeting adjourned after considering town interest in the rink.
Adult classes in beginning sewing start November 6 at 3:00 PM in the hichroom of Renwick High School. The first of ten lessons covers the care and repair of sewing machines with individual planning projects to follow under the instruction of Mrs. Rossman from Home Economics.
Miss Elaine Flemmig of Newton completed the Senior Red Cross Water Safety Instruction course at the M C A in Newton. A St Louis specialist led the program after a preparatory crater safety course. She is now a certified life guard.
Vernon Consolidated School will present the junior class comedy Bolts and Nuts on Thursday evening October 24 at Springfield Missouri. The health resort setting features Benita Bolt Alicia Rudberg Rebecca's Niece Lutie Spinks Delorés Hints and a large cast including Rebecca Bolt Margaret Wibhein manager, Leonard Kier, Twink Starr, Jack Gor and Crispy Ralph among others.
Public auction of the Conrad Baumgartner estate property in Bern to the Soli on November 7 at 7 p.m. The sale will be conducted by Sleat. End of notice.
The Fire Department members will meet on October 3 for their regular business meeting.
Mr. Howard of Bogard completed redecorating his pool hall interior with repapering and repainting. Attendee J.B. Jones and Harris attended. A meeting in the city occurred on Tuesday. Mrs. Lee and Norder were mentioned. A major operation was planned at De Hospital in Marshalltown. She is improving as expected.
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