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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1951
Page
3
Mr. W. S. Barrick died at his Renwick home after a lengthy illness. Funeral services are set for Friday afternoon at the Renwick Methodist Church, with arrangements in the Methodist tradition and local obituaries.
Clarence Ellis Foley born on the Foley homestead near Hardy Iowa died July 2 1950 in a Spirit Lake nursing home. He edited the Renwick Times and Sanborn Pioneer before starting in insurance with the Boston Protective Co. He married Lou Beth Tassard and had one child Myra who died in infancy and an adopted daughter Helen. He was active in the Masonic Lodge and Methodist Church and is survived by his sister Rae and brother Stewart B Foley and many nieces and nephews. Burial was in Vernon Cemetery following funeral services at Hardy Methodist Church.
George Markman of Renwick won second prize at the Ledget show during the Des Moines State Fair for a two quick release insulator gadget used on electric fences.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly meeting this Thursday at the Legion hall. The date was moved up one week due to a conflict with a four county meeting.
Becky and Ihnnie Langholz spent Sai and Sun at the Maurice Nissen home. Marvin Nereni and Jerry Roseberry were in Minnesota from Tuesday to Friday on a fishing trip. Art Streeter family visited their granddaughter Darlene Weldt who fractured her ankle at school and returned home near Kanawha. Duane C. Anderson and sons hosted relatives at their home.
Final baseball game of the season sees Renwick Independents fall 5 to 4 to Whittemore at Labor Day outing. Renwick led 4 0 into the ninth as Whittemore rallied with two runs and ended the game on a grounder with bases loaded and no outs. Dick Larsen pitched for Renwick. team praised for spirited effort despite a 2 12 league wins.
The 1951 Renwick High football schedule is set with four home games and three away. The opener is a home game on Sept 23 against Garner. Coach Stover reports 23 players in practice. five starters graduated last spring. Adult athletic season tickets cover both football and basketball.
Local residents report diverse social gatherings over the past week including Sunday dinners in Leon and near Eagle Grove, visits to the Andrew Oppedahl home, and guests from Sioux Falls. Other items note trips to Canada, birthdays celebrated at multiple homes, and preparations for a state fair attendance while mentioning European travel and family connections in the community.
Notice calls all residents to attend a meeting at the school house this Friday night September 7 at 8 p.m. to discuss installing lighting for the local football field.
The Renwick churches announce a busy week with confirmation class Sunday at 3 PM, Sunday School starting next Sunday morning, and worship services at 11 AM and 7 PM. A campfire meeting at the Lerdal home features pastors and families, while church events include a wedding trip, pastoral conference in Redmond, and Luther League convention plans in Bede Humbleldt and Rolfe with rehearsals and choir activities.
Church listings show St Pauls Renwick Langholz pastor 9 30 Sunday School 10 30 Worship. Methodist Church Church Going Families happiness Custer pastor 20 00 Superintendent Morning Worship. Hardy Hib A M Mrs Harold Pannell superintendent Morning Worship 10 00. Baptist Church E F Thompson interim pastor no Sunday School or Worship September 2 and 4.
The estate of the late Mr and Mrs Fred Gagger will be sold at public auction at the G wren farm located one half mile north and one half mile west of Renwick on Saturday Sept 8 starting at 1 pm A detailed list of articles to be sold is printed in an ad elsewhere in this issue of the Renwick Times.
Miss Pauline Klassie, who went to California about a month ago, is employed at a California research and development company in San Francisco. She performs stenographic and office work in the atomic research department. Mr and Mrs Joe Torkelson and Lois of Bradgate visited Monday at the Gus Avie home.
A Cub Scout Pack held last Friday evening with flag pledge and singing. Wilbur Nissen announced Mrs Nerem received the Pack Charter and John Hal led the opening. new Cubs and parents were inducted with Bob Cat pins for Gordon Jensen Jimmie McGowan Verle Tate Ronny Larry Anderson Darrel Behounek and Harold Bisbee. A new den organized under Mrs Lloyd Jensen with Wilbur Nissen as Cub Master invites 8 9 or 10 year olds to join.
Wright County extension director Aaron R Bowman invites farmers to the Agronomy Field Day at Iowa State College in Ames. Visitors will tour the Agronomy Farm to compare corn rotation and fertilizer treatments and view soybean varieties. Talks cover weather, storage, and research updates. the event is free and open to the public.
The local fire inspection of the Herwick homes Thursday night drew cooperative participation from residents. A final inspection meeting was held to complete checks for hazards and ensure heating and electrical safety to prevent fires.
Vernon School opened the season Monday and fell 12 to 0 to Corwith. Coach Wesley Carlson released the schedule for the remainder of the season listing games against Laverne Bradgate Wesley and a tournament at Bradgate with home games expected this month.
Boon e township residents visit relatives in Osage Dubuque and Des Moines while attending weddings fairs and reunions. Dozens of local families including the Hippen, Paines, Huntleys and Nelsons are noted visiting kin and taking part in the State Fair and birthday gatherings.
Hardy school opened Monday September 2 with a faculty including Miss Mary Campbell Rolfe for primary and sixth grade, Mrs Mary Jane T for intermediate and seventh and eighth, and Mrs Cutfield for primary. The district purchased a second hand school bus driven by Keith Brayton, with Knute Apland as custodian.
County executive board meting and a unit presidents and secretaries instruction session were held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. John Zimmerman's home with Mrs. Zimmerman as instructor. Attendees included Mrs. Friedman, Mrs. Miles Canningham, Mrs. Lloyd Lenning, Mrs. Odto Olson, Mrs. D. B. Harmes, Mrs. McPherson, Miss Cordelia Helstrud, Miss Olson, Mrs. Hattis Cooper, Mrs. Ernest Ottoson, Mrs. Robert Heide, and Mrs. Geo. county secretary-treasurer of Renwick. Plans discussed for next county meeting tentatively set for Renwick.
Vale Schnetzer and family spent the weekend at the Elmer Schnetzer home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Elmer Schneter, Mrs Fred Kreft, Joyce, Clark Kiley, Jean Aan, and family at Ames. Marilyn taught in Iowa Falls while visiting. Numerous relatives traveled for dinners, school assignments, and a state fair in Des Moines.
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