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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1948

Page

4

Wedding of Donnie Bygness and Arlene Valen at Palestine Lutheran

Candlight ceremony Sunday August 22 at 8 PM joined Donnie Bygness and Arlene Valen in marriage at Palestine Lutheran near Dolliver. Rev Ehner Vile and Rev Russell Olsen officiated. Grand procession featured Miss Marjorie Tweedt and bridesmaids in green and yellow gowns with lavender and white floral arrangements. Ringbearers Ronald and Gary Kubly wore Navy Whites, flower girl Dianne Kub continued on insert page.

Dolliver Arlene Oo. Valen Lewis Valen Estherville Merle D.don’ Ry Ness Byyness Goldfield Ehner Vile Buiter Ming Valen Russell Olsen Palestine Lutheran Marjorie Tweedt Tweete Mr. Valen Gladys, Egerison Alpha Minn Ralph TL. Kaiser Egerison Bernadine Anderson Eagle Grove Sroom Ardeen Mikkalson Bricelyn Ronald Gary Kubly Dianne Kub

Harold Rasmussen Injured in Pole Accident

Harold Rasmussen son of Pere Rasmussen sustained a broken leg above the knee and a badly bruised arm last Saturday when a Wehe pole he was working on broke. The accident occurred south of town.

Harold Rasmussen Pere Rasmussen Wehe

Schellenberger and Turner Tie The Knot In Humboldt

Miss Hope Schellenberger of Humboldt and Robert Turner of Renwick were united in marriage this Sunday in Humboldt. A wedding write-up was expected in Tuesday’s paper, but allocation delays prevented completion. a full write-up is anticipated in next week’s issue with details of the ceremony and couple.

Hope Schellenberger Humboldt Robert Turner Renwick

Reading Laboratory Gets New Director Gladys Parsons

Miss Gladys L Parsons has assumed duties as director of the Reading Laboratory at the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport Connecticut. The program offers diagnostic and remedial reading services for city residents and university students. Parsons co founded and formerly served as an associate of New York University's Reading Laboratory and edited Reading for Profit and Pleasure for seven years for Reader's Digest.

Gladys L. Parsons Reading Laboratory University of Bridgeport Bridgeport Connecticut New York University Reader's Digest

Beenen Funeral Service Purchases New Pontiac Ambulance Car

Beenen Funeral Service has bought a new Pontiac ambulance car. The vehicle is equipped with modern conveniences to handle all ambulance cases.

Beenen Funeral Service

Special Meeting Notice at Methodist Church

A special meeting of the WS: CS. of the Methodist Church will be held at the church on Friday September 19 at 2 p.m. All members are urged to be present.

Methodist Church Pridar

Renwick School Opens With 289 In Enrollment

The Renwick School opened Monday with 289 students, state noting 203 in high school and 86 in lower grades. Grade totals are listed as First 30, Second 33, Third 23, Fourth 21, Fifth 24, Sixth 36, Seventh 24, Eighth 18. Corrected teacher names for Second and Fourth grades are Miss Phyllis Larson and Miss Ardyce Drury. The first football game of the season will be at home against Ventura on Friday Sept 10.

Renwickchool Stade Renwick School Phyllis Larson Ottesen Ardyce Drury Spencer Ventura

Severe Electrical Storm Last Sunday Night

Lightning hit multiple locations during a severe electrical storm Sunday night. Crews fought a fire at a trailer home belonging to Chas Walker and responded to a house struck by lightning with minimal damage. Several instances of lightning damaged windows, blinds, a transformer, and a tree near the Samson Flagsted home. Residents reported brilliant, blinding flashes and hot tree limbs near delivery sites and farms as emergency services cleared scenes.

Renwick Chas Walker Main Street Chas. Fischer Glen Brook Hardy Brocks Samson John Banmearmer Gail F&mmons

Calf Auction Tops County 4 H Sale Totals

The 4 H sale at Humboldt County Pair Aug 24 sold 118 head of calves for 40322.10. Grand champion Hereford shown by Farrell Wright Avery Twp bought by Pioneer Hybrid Seed Corn Co for 4450 per hundred and weighed 395 pounds for 14 total. Reserve champion Agus shown by Phillip Oppedanl Vernon Twp bought by Renwick Savings Bank for 343.00 per hundred and weight 20 pounds for 395.60 total. Auction run by Ed Anderson and Jean Kleve. Royal Bennete bank clerk, Art Hoff treasurer, Clarence Olson comptometer operator, Clarence Kramer scale man.

Humboldt County Farrell Wright Avery Township Pioneer Hybrid Seed Corn. Co Phillip Oppedanl Vernon Township Renwick Savings Bank Anetonger Ed Anderson Jean Kleve Royal Bennete First National Bank of Humboldt Art Hoff Farmers Trust and Savings Bank Clarence Olson Hofise Clarence Kramer Wis

Final Services For TS Marion Hanson

Final services were held Thursday afternoon August 26 at Kastler Funeral Home for TS Marion Hanson son of Mr and Mrs Guy Hanson of Basle Grove. He died from wounds received in action in Luxemburg on February 22, 1945. Former Ren sick residents attended the services including Mr and Mrs J J Belling Mr and Mrs Flera ng and G HL Belling.

Marion Hanson Abs Guy Hanson Basle Grove Kastler Lagi Bis Comtrrom Luxemburg Hansons Rensick

Blood donors urgently needed for Judy

An urgent plea appeals for blood donors to support Judy Entreim who requires weekly transfusions. Six or more donors can book evening appointments. donations can be made at Lutheran Hospital Ft Dod ge on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3 to 5. The Judy Entreim Fund HQ reports $636.66 raised so far, with many named local contributors supporting the cause.

Hitle Judy Judy Anani Lutheran’ Hospital Ft. Dodge Stoup Monder James Nelson Good Will Cinb

Old Settlers Picnic Planned for Sept 4 at Livermore Park

The Humboldt county Old Settlers organization will hold its sixty third annual picnic and reunion on Saturday September 4 at the Old Settlers log cabin and park in Livermore. Plans are led by Livermore chairwoman Mrs Harry Clark with committee members Mrs Leon Miller and Mrs John Reed of Humboldt.

Humboldt County Old Settlers Organization Old Settlers Livermore Harry Clark Leon Miller John Reed Humboldt

Packard Picnic Set for Town Park on Sunday

The Packard Picnic will be held at Town Park on Sunday September 5 with community turnout expected.

Packard

Will Present Pupils In Recital Friday Night

Mrs. Eddie Bygness will present her piano organ and voice pupils in a recital on Friday evening December 3 at Renwick Methodist Church. The public is cordially invited.

Eddie Bygness Rember Renwick Methodist Church

Commercial Club Holds Regular Meeting in Renwick

The Renwick Commercial Club met Monday night in the council room with President Deie Cole presiding. Minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. Committees reported progress on the Pall Festival set for September 23 24. D J Christenson urged returning sold tickets stubs to him. Concessions promised free rides. Program committee near completion for the two day event. Renwick and Vernon Consolidated Schools will dismiss at 2 15 and 1 15 respectively each day. The new Chevrolet Fleetline Aero sedan will appear at fairs including Webster County Fair next Tuesday. Calls for continued cooperation and prep work.

Renwick Vernon Chevrolet Fleetline Webster County Everrong

George McCormick Killed in Auto Accident Near Ogden Iowa

George McCormick was killed in an auto accident near Ogden Iowa. Funeral services were held Monday for McCormick. Miss Glen Martin of Renwick attended.

George McCormick Perry Wes Prigay Ogden Iowa McCormick Glen Martin Renwick

Vernon School Enrollment Rises in 157 Class Totals

Vernon School reports 157 pupils with a freshman class of twenty and a spread across grades. Seventh and eighth grades gain Mrs. Lee Howard of Hardy as teacher. Donel McGowan returns for music. Jo Ann Kreuse named office girl. Baseball practice begins. game schedule to come.

Lee Howard Hardy Howard Ft. Dodge Donel. McGowan Jo Annn Kreuse

Stores And School Closed Labor Day In Renwick

Renwick observes Labor Day on Monday September 6 with business places closing for the holiday and no classes at Renwick School. The post office will operate briefly in the morning and late afternoon. Vernon Consolidated School will hold classes all day. Closed shops include Green's Food Market Alimbady's Grocery Martin Drag Store Wm Beene Furniture Store McGowan Grocery Selvig Barber Shop Chas Walther Hardware Wi Heetland Produce C A Richardson General Store M B Richardson Hardware Alan Goetisch Be Aeteet Gee Co Farmers Co op Wisconsin, for Co Renwick Savings Bank.

Renwick Vernon Consolidated School Green's Alimbady's Martin Drag Beenee Furniture McGowan ‘Grocery Selgelig Walther Hardware I. Wi Heetland Produce C. A. Richardson General M. B. Richard Son Hardware Alan Goetisch Aeteet Gee Co Farmers, Co-op Wisconsin For’ Co Renwick Savings Bank

In Piano Recital Night at Mission Church

Miss Phillis Helmke daughter of Mr and Mrs Helmke presented a 2 piano recital Monday evening at the Methodist Church. Jessie Ger and Roselyn He of Rennie joined Phillis, singing three solos with classmates acting as ushers and waitresses.

Phillis Helmke Ang Sirs Henest’ Helnke Methodist- Church Ieen Jéssié Ger Phrilis Phyls Roselyn Rennie Shitler Plogstedang Haeron Doolittle

James H Kleen Receives Degree at College Ceremonies

James H. Kleen, son of Ay Ei Kleen of ise wes, was among 257 graduates at State College. The commencement, presided by campus officials, marked Ames Temes as the venue for diploma presentation. The event highlighted the largest summer session graduation in the college’s history.

James H Kleen Ay Ei Kleen Ise Wes Dom. Lowe Collége Az Ager Dae Iic Grmussium

Draft Registration Begins This Week in Humboldt County

Draft registrations started Monday in Humboldt County. Registrants will check in at the Humboldt Trust and Savings Bank building on the east side. The office operates 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, from August 30 to September 29.

Humboldt County Frees Humboldt Humboldt Trust and Savings Bank

Also Mentioned on This Page

Donnie Bygness Arlene Valen Nage Independent School Davis-Schneider County Farm Bureau 4-H Club Jj . Belling Flera Eung G HL Belling Commercial Club George. McCormick James H. Kleen
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