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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1952

Page

4

Christenson sells Renwick Savings Bank stake to Hansen

D J Christenson, longtime Renwick Savings Bank director and former president, sells his interest to F E C Hansen of Omaha Neb. Christenson will leave duties November 1 1952 and plans to stay in Renwick with his wife and two daughters. Hansen, connected with First National Bank Omaha, will relocate to Renwick with his family.

D. J. Christenson Renwick Savings Bank FE. C. Hansen Omaha Nebr Chris. Tenson Christenson Renwick Sayinga Bank Renwick Highi School Arizona Hansen First National Bank of Omaha Dedham Town

Auxiliary Gold Star Members Honored

The American Legion Auxiliary and members enjoyed a dinner at the Legion Hall in September. Campfire Girls entertained with a skit Grandmothers Album. Gold Star members Mrs. U.S. Pearson and Mrs. Velma Rademakes received remembrances. Auxiliary notes rags made by Clinton hospital veterans are for sale for three dollars via Mrs. Floyd Swan or Mrs. Pate Sadler.

American Legion Potluck Dimen the Legion Hall Campfire Girls Legion ‘Auxiliacy Gold Star U.S. Pearson Velma Rademakes Clinton Floyd Swan Pate Sadler

Band Boosters Meet to Plan Year Activities

Band Boosters met Monday night to map a membership drive and fund raising for uniforms and equipment. Director W Keith Baessler reported band pads in use, 44 members with potential growth, and plans to purchase more uniforms as a first project. A 4A ways and means committee was formed, and last year a bass clarinet and tympanic drums were purchased. Lunch served by Mrs. Floyd Swan and Mrs. Dick Hefty.

Keith Baessler Ways and Means Floyd Swan

Sunday School Teachers Institute at St Pauls Lakota

A Sunday School Teachers Institute gathered at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Lakota last Sunday afternoon. Attendees from Renwick included Mrs. Ray Block, Mr and Mrs. Paul Kirchgatter, Mr and Mrs. Maurice Nissen and Maurice, Mrs. Katherine Markman, and Rev and Mrs RK E Langholz.

St. Paul's Lakota Renwick Ray Block Paul Kirchgatter Maurice Nissen Maurice Katherine Markman RK. E. Langholz

West Defeats East In Football Jamboree 1952

The 1952 Football Jamboree opened Tuesday at Venture Park with six schools fielding two five minute exhibitions. West teams dominated, scoring 21-0 over East, with Livermore and Gilmore City contributing touchdowns and a safety by Bode. Mary Kleen and Maurine Nissen note the proceedings.

Venture Keith Baesster Dows Ventura Renwick Livermore Gilmore City Bode Raiders Ventures Bulldogs Dows Tigers Mary Kleen Maurine Nissen

Fire Inspection Tonight In Renwick

Members of the local fire department will conduct house to house fire inspections of homes and business places in Renwick this Thursday night. If any places are missed the inspection will be continued on September 25th. Cooperation is appreciated.

Renwick

Extension officers elected for Farm Bureau group

The Farm Bureau elected new extension officers including chairman Mrs Donald Peterson and vice chairs Mrs Oliver Huorley and Mrs Emery Engh. Other roles covered health international relations and internal committees with names listed in the irregular report.

Farm Bureau” Extension Donald. Petersony Vies Herman Nissen Oliver Huorley Bert. Martins TimEarvin Nelson Artins International Emery Engh

Renwick Band Invited to Iowa State Band Day at Ames

The Renwick high school marching band directed by W Beith Baessler was invited to perform at Iowa State Band Day in Ames on Saturday September 20. About forty high school bands will join a mass performance between halves of the State South Dakota game, with an estimated 2500 musicians.

Renwick High School W. Beith Baessler Iowa Dayar Town State College Ames South Dakota

Park Shelter Re-shingling Help Sought

Smith Park shelter house needs shingling work and is seeking volunteers to contribute a few hours. Contact Ernest Eggerth to offer help and arrange a time to assist.

Park Board Smith Park Sre Ernest Eggerth

Notice of Absence From Sept 18 to Sept 26

A notice stating the author will be out of town from September 18 through September 26 and signing as Dr N R Yarbrough.

New Arrivals in Area Babies brief

Mr and Mrs Darrell Matteson welcomed a seven pound ten ounce boy named Jon Alen born Thursday September 11 at Belmond hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert Heide announced a nine pound fifteen ounce boy named Curtis Peter born Tuesday September 16 at Mercy hospital Fort Dodge. Mr and Mrs Keith Sadler of Mertola Minnesota welcomed an eight pound eleven ounce girl named Sherry born Sunday September 14 at Ortonville Minnesota hospital. Mr and Mrs Tom Garmon reported a baby boy named Doaahi born September 7 at St Ann's hospital Algona.

Darrell Matteson Belmond, Hospital Jon Alen Robert Heide Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge Curtis Peter Keith. Sadler Mertelta Minn Ortondille Sherry Jr Tom Garmon St. Ann’s Hospital Algona Doaahi

First Home Football Game Opens Season

The first home football game of the season is set for Friday night September 19 on the new Hehted field. The Scarlet Reiders host Ventura with an 8 o clock kickoff and the Renwick marching band will perform to start the evening.

Scarlet Reiders Ventura Renwick

Renwick Churches Schedule Community Activities

Renwick area churches publish a busy schedule with Rev. Thompson at Baptist, Pastor Langholz at Lutheran and Custer at Methodist guiding weekly services, Sunday School, choir practices, and midweek events. A Fort Dodge Lutheran conference report and Lake Church activities conclude the list.

Normen Langholz Corwith Thor St. Olaf Lutheran Church Fort: Dodge Lake Lutherate I. Severtson Sundsy

Large Chest X rays To Be Taken Soon In Humboldt

The Mobile x ray unit returns for residents who were asked to report for a large film not necessarily TB related. The schedule lists Bede Main Street Sept 19 10 39 AM Livermore Main Street Sept 19 2 00 PM Gilmore City Main Street Sept 22 9 00 AM Library Humboldt Main Street Sept 22 2 30 PM Humboldt Library Sept 23 12 00 noon reporting times and locations provided.

Humboldt’ County Bede Main Street

Dental Clinic Held Three Schools

The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored a dental clinic at Renwick and Vernon Hare dy schools on Sept 9 to Sept 10 with Dr Long in charge. Vernon 52, Hare dy 10, Renwick 126 students checked up with no dental work needed. Helpers included Mrs L R Turner Mrs Albert Nelson and Mrs Roger McCormick. Enlistees Dawame Kiley and another son of Mr and Mrs Tacsyn join Army, depart next Monday.

American” Legion Auxiliary Et- Vernon Renwick Long Vernon Haredy American Legion Auxiliary Albert Nelson Roger’ McCormick

Harvest Festival at W S C S Methodist Church

The W S C S of the Methodist Church will hold its annual Harvest Festival in September. Proceeds from baked goods and foods will fund church activities. Prices are noted as affordable with a variety of items available for purchase.

W.S.C.S. of the Methodist Church

Local Notices From Milford and Nearby Heads into Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs Marion Weldhouse and Arthur Streeter families attended a last Thursday gathering with Carl Streeter in Des Moines. Frank Bebove’s funeral was held at Chelsea with many relatives including Milford McPeak and Leonard Anderson kin. The article catalogs visits and social events across Milford Wis Medison Canton Linesboro and Thompson, including trips to Colorado and a string of home visits.

Marion Weldhouse Arthur’ Streeter Ted Carl Streeter Des Moines Jerald Sherman Badgersted Lewiz Leebig Bank Behounek |Ai Frank Bebove Chelsea Milford MéPeak Michael George Martin Medison Eddie Simpson Canton Minn EE Forstrum Linesboro Richard Feltis Harding Hansen Roger Milford -McPeak Leonard

Local social guests visit Fontenelle and Eagle Grove families

County Line reports neighbors hosting weekend gatherings at various homes. Rev P A Lutz, Lyle Ergene, Pavletes of Fontenelle stayed with Maurice Nissen. George Mills and family, Merion Hoveland group, attended Mrs Nissen birthday. Hottmen visited Nissen. Floyd Kelling family dined with Stanley Nering in Eagle Grove. Nerems’ daughters Kathy and Wendy spend week at Gerhard Nerem home while parents travel.

P. A_ Lutz Lyle-Ergene Pavletts Fontenelle Maurice Nissen George Mills Myrna Mack- End Merion Hoveland Alsurice Nissen Nissen Orval Hottmen Floyd Kelling Stanley Nering Eagle Grove Kathy Wendy Nerem Sre Gerhard Nerem

Meeting notices from Lake WMP and YPLL schedule

Denser Orten Lerdal Olaf Kleveland serve on the Lake WMP committee with Don Leaverton Lloyd Jensen Lawrence Lerdal Leonard Nelson and Marvin Nerem. The Lake WMP meets Wednesday October 1 at 2 00 p m topic Imprisonment at Caesarea by Mrs Ole Tjelle Thankoffering topic by Mrs John Vought hostesses Airs Mrs Ole Skiye and Mrs C C Heggen. The YPLL meets Sunday evening Lent 28 at 7 30

Reception for Vernon and Renwick teachers

The Vernon and Renwick school faculties will be honored at a Thursday evening reception at the Renwick school auditorium at eight oclock. Sponsored by five local churches, the event invites all, especially parents, to meet teachers, learn about the schools, and enjoy a program with several musical numbers followed by a lunch.

Vernon Renwick Oclock

Renwick Falls Falls to Garner Cardinals 45 6 in Friday clash

Garner Cardinals defeated Renwick 45 to 6 on Friday September 12 at Garner. Garner relied on thirteen returning lettermen and a 168 pound average to overpower Renwick, whose lineup included Phillip Onpedshl Frank Siemens Everett Kraftie Kenneth Pose Don Huffaker Jerry Dooley and Marvin Wergelen.

Garner’ Cardinals Renwick Ders Garner Sanerio Renwick Falk Wes Phillip

Legion Meeting Here September 22 Speaker Fort Dodge Congressman

The Legion County meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening September 22. Honorable James L. Déiliver of Fort Dodge, congressman from the 6th District, will be the speaker. All GOAL members are urged to be present.

A. County Legion Renwick James L. Déiliver Fort Dodse Urred

Sound Equipment Repaired At Theater

Sound repair at the Ren Theater improved the sound quality after thorough work by a technician. The manager urges patience during the next two months as patrons enjoy an enhanced movie experience and asks for continued support.

Thersany Marces Marco Tris

Office Closure Notice for Vacation

Staff are informed the office will be closed during a vacation period. The message notes dates around Thursday September 25 with ambiguous names and typos.

Teachers Will Attend County Institute Friday

No school at Renwick and Vernon on Friday as teachers attend a county teachers institute in Humboldt. Keynote speakers include Prof Mabel Snedeker of Town College of Education and Prof Willis Dugan of the University of Minnesota.

Renwick Vernon Humboldt Mabel Snedeker State University of Town College of ‘Education Willis Dugan University of Minnesota

Camp Fire Girls present Grandmother's Album pantomime

The Camp Fire girls staged a pantomime titled Grandmother's Album on September 10 at the Farm Bureau Tea and repeated the program on September 11 at the American Legion and Auxiliary meeting.

Camp Fire Farm Bureau American’ Legion

Also Mentioned on This Page

D.J. Christenson S.S. Teachers, Institute West East Ames Sat the Churches OF Methodist Church E Custer James Yungelas Rigenmaains ASM Hardy Town Harold’ Pannell Gudton Anderson Evelyn Mack Ruth Kitler Dorothy Skiye Evangelical United BRETH Harold A. Varce Eldon Welter Sanford Anderson College Seminary Little Heralds Darlene Gugisburs EF. Thompson Amos Wilde St. Clai Lutheran Church Hanover Germany Lutheran Brotherhood of the Lake Church Alvin Dental Clinic BOONE TWP Vernon and Renwick Falls Dro County Institute
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