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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1950

Page

4

New Evangelical United Brethren Church To Be Erected Here

The Renwick Evangelical United Brethren Church votes to raise a new T shaped building this fall with radiant heating, salvaged lumber, and Sunday services at Henwick schoolhouse until groundbreaking on Sunday Sept 17 at three o clock. Contractor Sam Fagre of Estherville to start soon.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Evangelical United Brethren Church of Renwick Tme Sam Fagre Estherville Henwick School

Doings of 1950 Vernon High School Graduates

The 1950 Vernon Consolidated School graduates are pursuing work or study. Joan Wilhelm assists at home. Alma Hefty Virginia Krause Eldon Marty Robert Marty Charles Green attend Junior College at Eagle Grove. Wanda Ehrhardt works at Fort Dodge J. G Penney Store. DeWarne Kiley works at Ashpole's Garara. Phyllis Beisch is a telephone operator. Ona is unclear. Richard Larson works at Renwick Community Cremery. Richard Breck helps on his father’s farm. Frances McKimn married Clyde Gist and lives at Hardy. Elaine Rummens attends Cornell College Mt. Vernon majoring in music.

Vernon Consolidated School Joan Wilhelm Eagle Grove Alma Hefty Virginia Krause Eldon Marty Robert Marty Charles Green Wanda Ehrhardt J. G Penney Fort Dodge DeWarne Kiley Ashpole Garara Phyllis Beisch Ab Ona Richard Larson Renwick

Week Day Church School Starts at Methodist Church

On Saturday September 16 the Methodist Church will begin a Week Day Church School, supplementing the church program. Classes for primary children grades 1-2 and junior children grades 4-3-6 will meet monthly on the third Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Participants bring sack lunches. Mrs Custer and Rev Custer teach.

Methodist Church Custer Phnreup Jesus Church Board of Education

Ramon Harris Enlists in U S Navy at Great Lakes

Ramon Harris and his brother enlisted in the U S Navy and last week reported to Great Lakes Illinois for boot training. Both are sons of Mr and Mrs Vern Harris and will begin basic naval duties after arrival.

Ramon Harris Vern Harris U.S. Navy Great Lakes, Ill

Band Boosters Meet Monday September 18

The Band Boosters will hold their first fall meeting next Monday evening at the schoolhouse. Many members are urged to attend as several business matters are to be transacted.

Dedication of New Organ at Evangelical United Brethren

The Hammond organ, donated by Mr and Mrs Sanford Anderson in memory of her father Henry E Bloom, was dedicated at Sunday morning services of the Evangelical United Brethren Church Rev W B Tarr of Fort Dodge led the service and gave the morning message A recital followed in the evening with Mrs Eddie Byg ness at the organ Miss Martha Rimer played and vocal solos were sung by Marjory Ann Gugisburg Donna Hefty and Roselyn Attig

Evangelical United Brethren’ Church Sanford Anderson Henry E. Bloom W. B. Tarr Fort Dodge Eddie Bygness Martha Rimer Marjory Ann Gugisburg Donna Hefty Roselyn Attig

Large Attendance At Teachers Reception

A large attendance filled the Renwick school house last Thursday night for a reception honoring the faculties of the Vernon Consolidated and Renwick Schools. The program was entertaining and a lunch followed at the close of the event. Sponsors were five Renick churches.

Renwick School Vernon Consolidated Renwick

R J Abels Funeral at Kanawha Today

Ralph J. Abels aged 52, a well known farmer living between Renwick and Kanawha, died Monday morning of a heart attack in the office of two Fort Dodge physicians. Funeral arrangements are pending in Kanawha.

Ralph_J. Abels Renwick Kanawha Fort Dodge

Vernon Baseball Schedule Shows Upcoming Road Games

The Vernon baseball team travels to Bradgate on Friday for a game. Remaining games include September 15 at Bradgate, September 22 sectional tournament, September 26 at LaVerne, October 3 at Wesley.

Vernon Bradgate LaVerne Wesley

Farmers Urged To Buy Seed Corn Now In Nimes Ad

The issue features a Kingscrust Seed Corn advertisement by SH Klassie, urging farmers to book orders now for next year’s seed corn amid a potential shortage and limited seed supplies.

SH. Klassie

Heetland Dealer Announces Golden Sun Feeds Line

The Heetland Produce Station announces this week that they are now handling the new Golden Sun feeds. See the advertisement elsewhere for details.

Heetland Golden Sun

American Legion Auxiliary Plans Membership Drive

The Renwick Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary announces a two campaign to boost enrollment for 1950. A kickoff potluck Sept 15 at 4 45 pm in the Legion Hall launches the drive through Dec 20. The unit aims to meet its 1950 quota with Mrs Wesley Carlson and Mrs W H Attie leading the committee to recruit wives mothers sisters and daughters of veterans and women who served in WWI or WWII.

Renwick American Legion Auxiliary Wesley Carlson Univ The Legion. Hall Univs W.H. Attie Chatman Robert Oppedehl Robert Nelson Lorenz Schipull American Legion Legion

Co op Barbecue Plans at Eagle Grove Iowa

F D Mead Cammon of Kansas City outlines a 19000 serving plan for Eagle Grove Co op Barbecue to be held September 26. He says 25 serving lines could feed 10000 in 20 minutes with pits by the 4 H building and parking space arranged. Chamber of Commerce Eagle Grove sponsors with 25 farmer Co op associations. Albert Kouthof of Webster City is general chairman.

F. Dean Me Cammon Kansas City Eagle Grove Me- Cammon Greenwood Park Chamber of Commerce of Faner Albert Kouthof Webster City Evens

New Second Man At Farmer's Co-op

Harold Smith of Eagle Grove began work Tuesday as second man at the Farmer's Co-operative Company. He is married with one daughter aged twelve and will move his family to town as living quarters are secured.

Harold Smith Eagle Grove Farmer’s Co-operative Company Mr. Smith

News Restricted On Pre-Induction Draft

Humboldt county draft officials announce limits on publication about pre indiction physicals. Information allowed includes number called, departure time and place, destination, and examining station. Names of registrants and passers will not be published. First groups report Sept 16 for Des Moines include Melvin Pare Bert Gordon Lee Dale Hemmestad Robert Powell Holm Robert Finney Marvin Mevic k George Keith Latch Robert Clark.

Humboldt County Draft ‘Board State’ Selective Service Tau Mex Des Moines Melvin Pare Independenza Bert. Gordon Lee Dakota City Dale Allen Hemmestad Bode Robert Powell Holm Bredgate Robert FE Finney Pioneer Marvin Derrei Mevick Ottosen George Keith Latch Renwick Robert Eugene Clark

High School Students Take Iowa Tests

Renwick High School students spent Tuesday and Wednesday taking the Iowa Test of Educational Development. The exams compare local results with thousands of peers to gauge intelligence, teaching effectiveness, and subject offerings, helping guide students to strengthen weaknesses and leverage strengths.

Renwick High School Iowa

Benefit Baseball Game at Goldfield

A benefit baseball game between Goldfield and Thor is set for Sunday afternoon September 17 at Goldfield. Proceeds go to Leo Bartzen a Goldfield player who broke his leg earlier in the summer in a game with Thor. Bartzen will attend as both teams donate admission proceeds. A large crowd is expected.

Goldfield Thor Leo Bartzen Mr. Bartzen

Firemen's Meeting At Eagle Grove Tonight

The Wright County Firemen's Association will meet this evening September 14. Renwick firemen who wish to attend should gather at the Renwick council room by 7 15 for transportation arrangements.

Wright County Firemen’s Association Renwick

Plans Set for 4-C Football Jamboree at Livermore

The Harvey McPeek American Legion Post elected Robert Nelson as commander and announced new officers. The first 4-C Conference Jamboree will be held at Livermore Athletic Field on September 19 at 7:30 PM with a six-band program and an East vs West football game following the band showcase.

Harvey McPeek American Legion Post Robert Nelson Adj Marvin Anderson Wm. Beenen Albert Nelson Champlein John Zimmerman Sareleant At Chris Schneider Livermore Dows Bode Renwick Gilmore City Venture

Renwick Times Free for Service Members Notice

The Renwick Times announces free delivery to all service men and women from this community. Send the name and updated address to the office promptly. existing Korea War veterans with paid subscriptions will continue receiving the paper. Service members listed include Braden Richardson Henry Hefty Dele Patton Roger Yarbrough Ramon Harris.

Renwick Times Braden Richardson Henry Hefty Dele Patton Roger Yarbrough Ramon Harris

1950 Renwick Graduates Selections and Postgrad Paths

The Renwick High School 1950 graduates reveal paths after graduation. LaVoone Halverson and Joanne Janes are pursuing farm life and nursing training respectively near Renwick and Des Moines. Others enroll in state teachers college Cedar Falls Kingerrarten and Ames, or remain on local farms. Navy training, home economics at Iowa State, and university studies at Iowa City and Forest City are noted along with local employment and relocation details.

Renwick High School LaVoone Halverson Henry Renwick Joanne’ Janes Hes Merhodiet Hospital Des Moines Stowe Teachers College Cedar Falls Phylis ‘Lane Charlene Wilson Kingerrarten Drknarr Beédlah Fanney Roth Mertin Towa State Ames Donna State University of Towa City Mardelle Larson SH. Kissste Geax Age Eiain Haalend Bes Angered Wal ' Dorf Forest Gir Remon Harris Dale Paros TSS. Navy Great Lakes TSL Bob Zimmerman Obuque University Debegre Dim White Eugene Heigland Fritz Guys Alan Brayton Js Herdy Howard Gillespie Donald Mrezek Clarion

Vernon High School Classes Elect Officers

Vernon Consolidated School students elected class officers for Seniors Juniors Sophomores and Freshmen. Seniors chose Jo Ann Krause as President Ronald Brechler as Vice President Nordis Hanson as Secretary Betty Kruse as Treasurer. Juniors chose Loren Wilhelm as President Ruth Marty as Vice President Beverly Frank as Secretary Jerry Zwiefel as Treasurer. Sophomores chose Jerry Smith as President Lola Friday as Vice President Margaret Guy as Secretary. Freshmen chose Donna Wilelm as President Dorothy Jorgensen as Vice President Jerry Green as Secretary Edwin Erwin as Treasurer.

Vernon Consolidated School Jo Ann Krause Ronald Brechler Nordis Hanson Betty Kruse Loren Wilhelm Ruth Marty Beverly Frank Jerry Zwiefel Jerry Smith Lola Friday Margaret, Guy Donna Wilelm Dorothy Jorgensen Jerry Green Edwin Erwin

Renwick Triumphs Over Goldfield In Sunday Showdown

Renwick defeated Goldfield Sunday by a 3 to 2 score in Goldfield as Wes Carlson pitched two runs allowed for Renwick. The game closed the baseball season for Berwick, with Stan the Man scoring twice and Ralph adding a run.

Béth Renwick Goldfield Indians Goldfield Wes Carlson Renviel Friuz Walden Ralph Getting Stan Wes Waldon Waldor Geome Berwick Col Fe Goldie Rodrigues

Raiders Open Season With Friday Game At Garner

The Raiders football team begins the season Friday night at Garner on Sept 15. Coach Robert Van Houten and assistant Lyle Op Beim prepare a mostly new lineup due to graduation. Local fans are expected in force to support the opener, with a season schedule listing home games Ventera Sept 29 and Bode Oct 3 among others and booster tickets available for all athletic events.

St Garner Sugport Ventera Bode Dows Gamer Livermore Podahoates Gilmore City Renwick

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Vernon High School Week Day Church U. S. Navy Mrs Walter Esgerth R. J. Abels Golden Sun Feed Charles Loux Farmer's Co-op Renwick Grad Garner
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