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Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1947

Page

4

Students Entering Colleges From Here in Fall

The fall college openings bring many local students to campuses. Cedar Parish State Teachers College lists Dorothy Wortaiwn Moselyn, ALE and Robert Lane among those entering as upperclassmen while Carla Stuffs mngstrom and Marjorie second year students plan Denver University study. Others head to Eagle Grove Junior College for second year, Drake University for third year, Iowa State College for various years, University of Iowa at Iowa City for multiple years, Wartburg College, Western Union College, Waldorf College and Fr. Dodge business college among the institutions.

Unis Vicitity Te Fur School Yhose Trou State Teachers College Cedar Paris Dorothy Wortaiwn Moselyn Ale Robert Lane Carla Stuffs Mngstrom Marcjorie Merwin Maurer Robert Turner Denver Cole Kenneth Porter Eagle Grove Arlene Richardson St. Olaf College Northfield Minn Shirley Crawford Drake University Les Moines Dorothy Kruse Drake Iowa State College Ames James Kigen Marlon Martin Clarence Helty Ruth Ann Kleen Walter Martic James Gilespie University of Iowa Iows City Pauline Klussie Marilyn Long Keith Latch Carol Block Kenneth, Block Gladys. Nelson Donaldene Kraft Marcene Porgge Wartburg College Wryarly Beverly Schultz Fr. Dodge Delain Jean Hefty Howard Marty Western Union College LeMars Deveran Bigness Elmer Hoyrver Emory Botrleson Waldorf

Rev and Mrs Neal Return From Vacation

Rev and Mrs Paul W Neal and Rathiees returned last Wednesday from a summer vacation. Neal attended two courses at Northwestern University as part of graduate studies to help his church work. They visited Evanston with their daughter Kathleen staying with grandparents in Sleepy Eye. They enjoyed sights of Chicago and reconnected with friends while cooling off. Neal praised the nearly completed church and new organ upon return.

Paul W. Neal Rathiees Nel Neal Gartertigal Institute Northwestern University Evin the Jew Nent Hural Sovizi Evanston Hrile Kathleen Carl Jensen Sleepy Eve Minn Nealy City of Chigage Neal Sarys

Correction on Blue Ribbon Entries in Farm Bureau Notes

Marilyn Gangsterd and Elaine Manland of the Leke Clipners earned a blue ribbon for their demonstration Ironing Shirts Can Be Fun, a correction to the week’s farm bureau notes which previously listed the tx ribbon class.

Marilyn Gangsterd Elaine Manland Leke Clipners Chile Insweek Farm Bureau

Betrwick Home Spraying Notice for Friday Sept 72

Cooler weather approaches and insects will move indoors prompting a community spraying effort in Betrwick. Duane Harris announces a flat price based on sprayed area for garage and screen door treatment with full details available.

Betrwick Duane Harris

31 High School Boys Out For Football

Thirty one high school players report for football as Reawick opens the 1947 schedule with a Saturday night game against Ventura at the Clear Lake field. Couth Daily lists 32 men for a starting eleven and ten lottery tickets are available. Reported players include Donald Martin, Henry Pogge, Roger Yarbrough, Jerry Brayton, Bob Zimmer, Braden Richardson, Simon Flogstad, Keith Hesgen, Alan Brayton, Dale Patton, John Pogge, Martin Ballard, Ronald Schultz, Jim White, Jerry Schultz, Chus espe, Larry Rasmussen, Bernard Siemens, Andrew Oppedahl, Frank Long, Chas Lutz, Fred Lutz, Merrill Kelling, Henry Hefty, Ramon Warr is, Eugene Haugland, Melvin Haugland, Donald Mrazeky, Keith Sadler, and Howard Giviesapie. The first home game is September 19 at 2 40 pm against Livermore.

Reawick Ventura Clear Lake Couth Daily Donald d Martin Henry Pogge Roger Yarbrough Jerry Brayton Bob Zimmer Braden Richardson Siman Flogstad Keith Hesgen Alan Brayton Dale Patton John Pogge Martin Ballard Ronald Schultz Jin White Jerry Schultz Chus Espe Larry Rasmussen Bernard Siemens Andrew Oppedahl Frank Long Chas ‘Lutz Fred Lutz Merrill Kelling Henry Hefty Ramon Warris Eugene Haugland Melvin Haugland Donald Mrazeky Keith Sadler Howard Giviesapie Livermore

Football Schedule for September to November

Schedule lists games for Sept 13 at Ventura and Sept 19 at Livermore, Sept 26 at Alden, Oct 3 at Pocahontas, Oct 19 at Rette, Oct 17 at Livermore, Oct 24 at Gilmore City, Oct 31 at Buffalo Center, and Nov 7 at Dows. Matches specify home and away designations with several incomplete town names.

Ventura Livermore Alden Pocahontas Rette Gilmore City Buffalo Center Tera Dows

New Electric Organ Arrives At Renwick Methodist Church

A newly ordered electric organ arrived at the Renwick Methodist Church during test week. The instrument was placed on Wednesday, signaling a planned installation and use in upcoming services.

Methodist Church Renwick

Dr Turner’s Office Closed for Two Weeks in September

L. Ru Turner announces office closure from September 14 to September 28. Public notice states the office will be unavailable during this period.

Turner Sund

Lake News Briefs From Lake Mills Area Church and Social Notes

Lynda and Jane Ann Christenson and Skire were baptized at Lake Lutheran Church with multiple sponsors listed. Local visitors and guests included families from Des Moines Fort Dodge and Hills Minnesota, with dinners and suppers shared at several homes. Ladies Aid met at the Lerdal home with readings and a post meeting lunch.

Lynda Marie Christenson Dan Ter Edwin Chienson Minneapolis Janeann Skire Hilman Skire Stere Sun the Lake Lutheran Church Skire James Farler Blairsburg Jane'anun Christenson Ferley Ole Skiye Steve Sampson Mildred’ Hansen Des, Moines Peter Hansen Jennie Duncan Ft Dodge Lewis Sampson Bly Hills Minn Lars Age Lake W John Sampson Lena Sampson Barbara Hensen Lake Mills Rolf Kerr Rockford M. B. Anderson Bernives Eagle Grove Hilman Skiye Frank Gray Levin Lenning Thor Mon Don Bennett Irving Oolland Clarion Carl Jacobsen Chester Odland Helmer Lenning Gordon Porter Badger Man Annie Lerdal Orton Lerdal Andy Strand Don Lerial Chester Edwards Ephriam Haaland Bill Hert Herman Harvey

Our Schools The Bulwark Of Our Community

A community appreciation piece extols the vital role of schools and teachers from one room classrooms to town schools. It stresses their educational, social, and cultural impact, noting athletic events parties debates bands and clubs as community joys and supports.

County Farm Bureau and 4-H Clubs News item

Economists from the Extension Service note exports and imports gaps and dollar reserves shaping farm prices. The report highlights the British crisis, world loan dynamics, and the effect on meat and corn outlooks for 1947. County 4-H sale items include James Rasmussen’s Hereford grand champion at 1839 and breed champions with buyers from Phil Wilton, Henry Kraft, and Quaker Oats.

United States U. S England France Italy Latin America James Rasmussen Phil Wilton Bradley Boeckner Des Moines Phillip Oppedah Angus Henry Kraft Quaker Oats Company Renwick Bob Lane

Robert Blomker Of Hardy Wed To Humboldt Girl

Robert Blomker of Hardy wed a Humboldt girl in a single ring ceremony at the Methodist church in Humboldt. Rev C R Bluckwalter officiated. Blomker, son of Mr and Mrs Tom Leist of Rockwell City, is a Renwick High School graduate and a Navy veteran who spent thirteen months overseas. He now works at the Coca Cola plant in Humboldt.

Robert Blomker Hardy Humboldt Tom Leist Rockwell City Methodist C. R. Bluckwalter Mr. Blomker Renwick High School Navy Coca Cola Plaar

Boone Valley Co op To Rebuild At Eagle Grove

The Boone Valley Cooperative Processing Association at Eagle Grove voted to rebuild its plant after a recent fire. A new fireproof, larger facility is planned to meet growing demand for seed weeds, with engineering inspection of remaining walls before final plans.

Boone Valley Co-op Eagle Grove Boone Valley Cooperative Processing, Association Ed’ Olson Charther Sréseny

Household Goods and Property Sale Friday September 12

Auction of the late Mrs. Jobe Grok household furnishings and property will be held Friday at the Poudrety west of the Coffee Shop in Renwick. Sale begins at 12 30 pm with the house to be sold at 3 pm. Details listed elsewhere in the paper.

Jobe Grok Dublic Pfoderty Renwick I Pape

Dr Crawfords Office Closed Notice

The fragment states Dr Crawford will have office closed on September 19 and 20. It also hints at opening Tuesday plus Thursday dates around September 18 and 26, with unclear wording. The readable portion confirms a temporary closure affecting patient appointments on the specified September dates.

Dr. Crawfords

Westfall and Selgelid Wed in Des Moines Nuptials

On Monday August 25 Bernie Westfall married Elroy Seigelid in Des Moines. Attendants were Merle Torrence and the Selgelid family. Torrence and Selgelid became friends while in the U S Army. The bride wore a tan dress with brown accessories and the groom a business suit. The couple reside with Mrs Walter Phing at Bernm.

Des Moines Bernie Westfall Elror’ Seigelid E. C. Selgelid Renwick Merle Torrence

Renwick Happenings 21 Years Ago in Brief

Readers recount events from Renwick dated about 21 years prior. Visits by Mr and Mrs to Munch Ind and relatives in Des Moines for the State Fair. Miss Gladys Persons and others traveled, summer plans at Green Mountain Resort, pastor Mrs. Bebler resigns, Lucile Fisher teaches at Early, and several families visit Minnesota Wisconsin locations.

Munch Ind IndsMre Mrb. Richardson S.H. “Kigssie Des Moines Gladys Breaé Logi Green Mountain York Hiserr Norder Jake Star Heart Tnebsinger Cook Méthodisc Taiel Cilimen Bebler Henmon Cedaring Elon Frenet Turner A Turner Lucile Fisher Teachine Basyisi Wisconsin

Sheep Shearing Contest Yields Second Place

Jimmie Nelson of Rendick won second in the sheep shearing contest at the state fair. The event was part of the Renwick Times coverage with notes of a Chicago exhibition at a later date.

Jimmie Nelson Rendick Tora Nim Stowv Chicago

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Mrs. Neal M. B. Siemens Nick Anderson Bill Siemens Arne Anderson County Farm Bureau 4-H Clubs BAE Renge Elroy Selgelid Renwick Times
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