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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1949

Page

3

Local couple wed at Little Brown Church in Nashua

Miss Patricia McCurry daughter of Roy McCurry Renwick and Charles Smith of Renwick united in marriage in a simple ceremony Tuesday September 6 at the Levie Brown Church in Nashua Iowa The bride wore an orchid linen dress and a yellow rose corsage Attendants were Carroll Packard and his sister The bride's father accompanied them The bride graduated from Renwick High School last spring The groom works in Renwick and they will reside at the Tom Kiley farm

Patricia McCurry Roy McCurry Renwick Charles Smith Levie Brown Nashua Owa Hans Church Towa Hans Carroll Packard Renwick High School Renwieix Tom Kiley Farm

Packard Family Reunion Held at Renwick Masonic Building

The Packard family reunion took place Sunday at Renwick’s Masonic building with a noon pot-luck. President Mrs. A. H. Kleen led a post dinner business meeting and elected new officers, C. A. Packard as president and Mrs. Floyd Cane as secretary, with fifty four attendees including out-of-town members from Sibley Thornton Clarksville Maple Hill Buffalo Minn Eagle Grove Algona Animy and Columbus.

Packard Renwick A. H. Kleen C. A. Packard Floyd Cane L Mc Sech Tillotsen Sibley George: Arkstrom Thornton BR. F. Packard Leon Packard Clarksville L. E. Schultz Maple Hil Muriel, Packard Buffalo, Minn Harold “Amossen Eagle Grove Miso

Boone County social notes recount weekend visits and hometown greetings

Boone Township updates list numerous weekend visitors and gatherings from Eagle Grove Aberdeen and nearby towns. Families such as Trask, Kurfman, Amosson, Jensen, Zimmerman, Siekmann, Pfeifer, McCurry, and Luchsinger drop in for dinners and short visits, with routings to Des Moines South Dakota and Clear Lake noted among the exchanges.

Duane Olson Carol Richard Hurfmen Owen Kurfman Russell Kurfman Raymond Kurfman Peoria Sam Amosson Audrey Shirley James Jergenson Neils Jensen Nancy John Des Moines Harlan Jones Sam Amosson Roy Hanson Linda Harlan Jolien Glenda Lester Amos Amosson Eagie Grove Clifford Anderson Clear Love John Zimmerman Duste McCurry Mary Ellen Ruth Pfeifer Aplington Gene Siekenann Mary Ellen McCurry David Dennis McCurry Frank Engstrom Fred Siekimann Kessey Iowa Gene Siekmann Gretchen Ina South Dakota Gretchen Ann Zimmerman Milford McPeak Michael Lynn Kenneth Luchsinger

Large Attendance At Congregational Meet

A large attendance filled the congregational meeting of the Evangelical United Brethren last Friday evening. Dr. M. N. Berger of Dayton Ohio presented building plans and the congregation directed the building committee to secure prices on the proposed structures.

Congregational Meeting Evangelical United Brethren M. N. Berger Dayton Ohio

Special Renwick School Election Results Revealed

A special election in Renwick produced 59 votes with 44 in favor and 14 against the proposed plan. The school board will meet this week to decide whether to continue the project.

Renwick

Wright County Farm Bureau News Roundup

Wright County Farm Bureau reports entries and placings at the State Fair with Norma Jean Arndorfer from Lincoln Lassies League earning blue ribbons and Audrey and Janice Hammond from the A-Go-I Go club receiving red ribbons. DHIA August shows 27 herds tested and 358 cows examined with 15 305 lactations completed, listing top producers including Krause Hardy and Hefty Conwith among others.

Norma Jean Arndorfer Lincoln Lassies League Wright County Audrey Janice Hammond Iowa Norma Mishler Jane Et Olson Donna Anderson Norma Mishier Cotten Ruth Martin Bled Dorothy Claude Eleanor Peterson Sisron Caquellc Blee Spor Peticoat Ruth ‘Martin Stig Rita Barbara ‘ Christenson Reichter Loiis Kleen Melva Pearl Shirley Olson Eleanor’ Peterson Joann Kurtz Delores’ Beisner Janice Neilsen Ruth “Martin Denise Ainslie Ruth Martin Janice Neilser Doris Joseph Marilyn Paine Charlene Edwards, Inc Edwards Janice+Neilsen DHIA Frita Krause Hardy Clarence Hefty Conwith Lynn Thompson Clarion Mills ‘Bros Renwick Charles Nail Ray Stevens Wendell Swanson Galt Robert. Marshall LeRoy Miller Kenneth Tillman

Labor Day Disruption Delays Hardy News This Week

The Labor Day holiday halted Hardy news coverage this week leaving readers awaiting updates. No reports, scores, or local items appeared in the usual Hardy section.

Wveek

Renwick High opens season with first football game at Ventura

Renwick High School gears up for its season debut on Saturday night September 1 at Ventura. Twenty nine players tried out with ten returning lettermen. a prior season of limited success is expected to improve. The fall schedule lists September 10 at Venture, September 16 at Opes, September 23 at Alden, September 30 hosting Pocahontes, October 7 hosting Gerner, October 14 at Livemore, October 21 hosting Gilmore City, October 28 hosting Mason City second team, and November 4 at Dows.

Renwick High Ventura Futal Venture Opes Alden Pocahontes Gerner Livemore

District Farmers Union Man Here

Leo Paulson of Crystal Lake district man from the Farmers Union visited the community last Friday to sign up new members. He was accompanied by Floyd Swan and they signed up several new members. Paulson plans another canvass in the future.

Leo Paulson Crystal Lake Farmers Union Nes Floyd Swan Paulson

Fall Youth Rally Here Sunday

The seventh district Fall Youth Rally of the Evangelical Galley Brethren Church will be held Sunday at 2:20. John Tarn of Fort Dodge is district president and Rev. H. C. Sunderman is youth director. A fine program has been arranged and the public is invited. The young people will have a picnic supper at Renwick Town Park.

Evangelical Galley Brethren Church Lermoon John Tarn Fort Dodge H. C. Sunderman Renwick Town’ Park

Student Prices At Ren Theater Introduced

The Ren Theater announces special student prices from Monday through Friday each week starting September 12 for all students from Ren wick, Vernon and Hardy Schools. Student admissions will be 1 cent and 25 cents on those nights, while Saturday and Sunday continue at the regular 10 and 40 cent rates.

Les"Kingsolver Ren Theater Jatt Renwick Vernon and Hardy Wil

Locals Visit Distant Friends Across Iowa and Minnesota

Weekend visitors include Ed Oppedehi in Mason City on a business trip, Packard family reunion in Mason City, Nerem family with Raymiond Paine near Goldfield, Carroll Jones home in Marshestown, and trips by Mrs. Rose Hefty and Mrs. John Zimmerman to Waverly. Attendees also include Anna Bloom of Mizani Florida, Krause family, Hefty and Ogan households in Hardy, and Rev. T J Severtson at Riverside Bible Camp.

Air Rober Oppedehi Oaby Parentail FB. L. Cummings Manson Ed Oppedehi Donald Lambie Mason City C. A Packard Packard Ann Lawrence Nerem Raymiond Paine Goldfield Anna Bloom Rose Hefty Chester Ogan Hardy Harrold Byygness Joyce Roger Eddie L. Bygness T. J. Severtson Riverside Bible Camp Randall, Iows Williams Lou Bender Davenport Fred Cornelius Maquoketa Paul C.lutz Rey Hasson Clinton Paul Lutz Lloyd Jensen Peter Jensen Storden Minn

Local Delegate Attends AMVETS National Convention

Mrs. T. W. Gimer served as the local delegate to the AMVETS National Convention in Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson joined Gimer as they traveled Saturday afternoon to attend the event held over the weekend.

Amvets T. W. Gimer Des Moines Rovert Johnson

American Legion and Auxiliary Pot-Luck Membership Supper

The American Legion and Auxiliary plan an annual membership potluck supper this Thursday evening at the American Legion Hall. All members should attend and bring one covered dish, sandwiches, and table service for their family. Two drawings for free memberships will occur, open to those who have paid dues for the ensuing year before September 8.

The American Legion and Auxiliary American Legion Hall

County Farm Bureau and 4-H Club News

Humboldt County 4-H Boys win ribbons at the State Fair in demonstration and livestock judging. Pauls Watnem Diane Wood and Lee Jarvis earned top medals for Grassed Waterways and Remodeling a Milking Parlor. Iowa Farm Mutual announces a special dividend of $260,000 to county members. Humboldt Farm Bureau plans send a large delegation to the Ames Sports Festival featuring county entries in chorus softball tiger trap and more.

Humboldt-County Pauls Watnem Diane Wood Lee Jarvis Pauls Dane Keen , Eeonard Rubey Gerald ‘Héllickson Ralph Rolland Humboldt County Iowa Mural Duidena Mutual Insurance Company Farm Bureau Thise Levi Olson Iowa Farm 3Nitwal Company Town Farm Mutual Ames Humboldt County Iowa Bates Stein Brothers Gilmore City State College

Hardy Gazette junior high progress and class notes

Hardy School students in sixth to eighth grade report a busy year with balanced classes, new arithmetic and geography, and a history built around interests. One pupil Dean Nerviz spelled 200, others missed only one word. Intermediate and Primary sections list class counts, flowers, and art decorations.

Hardy School Dean Nerviz Petrick Johnson Owice Jady Ann Johnson Jimmie Wever Stanley Madser Kebly Darrold McKenne Jimmie Weyer Eesley Blesi

Relative of Local Residents Dies at Fort Dodge

Mrs. W.B Williams of Port Dodge died Sunday evening at Fort Dodge. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Fort Dodge. Attendees from the area included Mr. and Mrs Howard McCurry, Mrs A R Maxtin, Mrs Dor Thorson, Mr and Mrs Stanley McCurry, Mr and Mrs Garrett Packard, Ray McCurry, Mr and Mrs Duane McCurry, and Mr and Mrs Bit McCurry.

W.B Williams Port Dodge Fort Dodge Howard McCurry A. R. Maxtin Dor Thorson Stanley McCurry Garrett Packard Ray’ McCurry Duane, McCurry Bit McCurry

Vin ton Woman Kristi Mahood Dies From Polio

Kristi Mahood of Vinton died of polio at age years and a half? The funeral was held Monday at Vinton with burial there. She was formerly Miriam McCarry, daughter of Howard McCursy of Renwick. Attending relatives included Mr and Mrs Curry and Micha Jones family members.

Robert Lowe City” Hospital Vinton Mahood Miriam McCarry Howard McCursy Renwick McCursy Curry Irs Micha. Jones Dorothy Donald Mass Ee Martin Thomson Ae Doris Belson Somer Yanner

Thompson Reunion at Clear Lake State Park

The Thompson family reunion was held at Clear Lake State Park with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Steve Palmer, Mrs. Donsid Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Milford Tappson, Terry Long and HRenewhs family, Alvin Seepiead Darrell Storvick, Henry Tiguieon and Jeanette, Herless, Relph Reed and Redcliffe family, and Leotard Thompson of Ames.

Thompson Sunder Clear Lake State Steve Palmer Donsid Palmer Ste of Reswick Palmer Raw Cor Maivi Ae Thompson Milford Tappson Terry Long Hrenewhs Alvin Seepiead Darrell Man Storvick Henry Tiguieon Jeanette Herless Relph Reed Redcliffe

German Girl Guest At Zimmerman Home

Miss Roth Pfeifer a 22 year old German student from the University of Dubuque stayed at the John Zimmerman home for a week. She arrived February 28. A Tuesday night gathering honored her with several local couples as guests and she spoke about her homeland.

Roth Pfeifer America John Zimmerman University of Dubuque Darman Germany Irwin Mirs Lloyd Stevenson Chris H. Schneider Duane McCarry George Mills Robert Heide Rey’ Mills Miss Pfeifer

Vernon 4-H Girls Win Blue Ribbon at Town State Fair

Vernon 4-H girls earned a blue ribbon at the town state fair amid a community event sponsored by the Ri Riwariis Club. The program featured exhibits from Dairy Quees and educational tours through local stores, highlighting the week’s learning and competition.

Vernon Town

New Machine Installed At Times Office

The Times office reports a new model 3 Linotype from Brist Tribune was installed last week after selling the old machine. Indira helpers arrived Thursday night to unload it, then Britt was visited Friday to fetch the old press. Installations continued through the weekend with adjustments still underway to speed up newspaper production.

Brist Tribune Beitr Indira Midnich Britt

Vernon P T A Meeting Friday Evening

The Vernon Consolidated School P T A will hold its meeting Friday evening September 5 at the school. A reception for the faculty will precede a fine program highlighted by an eight square dance demonstration by a group from the Vernon community.

P.T.A Vernon Consolidated School Sym Aed Vernen

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Little Brown Packard Family BOONE Lorenzo Trask Charter Trask Albert Trask Floyd Trask Aberdeen Dakota Mrs. Delmar, Fisher and Son Woodbina Milford McPeak Home Wotes Wright County Farm Bureau Steve Traasth Lawrence Woodley Mexico Boone Tip Norway Abner Toftey’s District Farmers Union Ren County Farm Bureau 4-H Club Hardy Gazette Hardy Students Ft. Dodge Kristi Mahood Clear Lake
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