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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1951

Page

5

Reception for Vernon Renwick teachers in Renwick Vernon

The annual reception for the faculties of Renwick and Vernon will be held Thursday evening at Renwick School at eight o clock. Sponsored by five local churches it invites parents and others to meet the teachers with a program including invocations, anthems, introductions by superintendents, and a closing benediction followed by refreshments.

Renwick and Vernon Renwick E. P. Thompson Glen McCoy W. P. Wittmer H. L. Sunderman

Renwick Raiders Hold Garner To 14-14 After Hard Battle

The Renwick Raiders battled Garner to a 14-14 stalemate at Renwick Athletic Field Friday afternoon. Jones returned a fumble for a touchdown, Basler added the conversion, and Basler again scored in the third period with Gerrell’s kick. Garner threatened late but the Raiders held firm under a heavy late push.

Renwick Garner Renwick Athletic Jones Basler Garner Fine Gerrell Raiders

Ministers Meeting at Renwick Evangelical United Brethren Church

Fort Dodge District ministers gather at Renwick or Renwick Evang elical United Brethren Church on Sept 25 and 26 for services led by conference superintendent Rev W R Tarr. Dayton Ohio pastor Dr L L Baughman to deliver evangelism and stewardship messages. Sessions begin 1 00 pm first day and 9 20 am Thursday with church ladies serving meals.

Fort Dodge Evangelical United Brethren Church Renwick W. R. Tarr L. L. Baughman Dayton Ohio

Uhrs Plan to Reopen Renwick Coffee Shop

Mr and Mrs Marvin Uhr will reopen the Renwick coffee shop in the former location. The opening date is not set. Mr Uhr recently discharged from the U S Air Force after stationing in Anchorage Alaska. Mrs Uhr is daughter of Mrs H B Blot of Renwick and they will return to Renwick this week after a trip to inspect late equipment.

Marvin Uhr Renwick Uhr U.S. Air Force Anchorage Alaska Uhe H. B. Blot

Local Club Sponsors Loan Closet for Community Needs

Beenen's Furniture Store houses a loan closet managed by the Renwick Women’s Club. The sterilized items include crutches, pillows, bed pans, a breast pump, wheelchair, and other medical supplies for community use. The club urges members to borrow what they need to support those in need.

Paydera Renwick Woenars Club Beenen

Renwick football field gets new lighting equipment

Work on the Renwick lighted football field progresses with all materials arrived. If weather permits, the field should be ready for the Sept 28 home game against Livermore. Volunteers needed, contact Supe We P. Wittmer. contributions to Normin Peer are urgently requested to cover remaining equipment costs.

Renwick Livermore Supe We P. Wittmer Normin Peer Xnerman

Family and Neighbor Visits Highlight Church Dinner

Local residents and relatives gathered around Boone Township at a Sunday dinner honoring Michel McPeak's fourth birthday. Guests from Rolfe LaVerne Kanawha Eagle Grove and Des Moines shared meals and visits at multiple homes, including the Pogge and Martin households.

Air Vernon Shinnon Rolfe Michel McPeak Milo Pallarsen Harding Hans d Roger LaVerde Walter McPeak Milford McPeak Michael Harding Hansen Rover la Verne Bill Siemens Kanawha Milford Pesk Raymond Paine Gri ‘ElGin Eagle Grove George Bail West’ Muasrland City Wm. Pogge Maxine Bunk Meservey Lucas Bunk Wim. Pogge Marletta Midland Carrall Selmke Walter Hoffman Bob Robert Paul Conrad Arthur Lubbert Des Moines Bert Martin Chas. Trask Albert Moellerine Woolstock Marvin Nelson Miriam Fred, Lubbert Sr Dike John Poese Johnnie Linda Kenneth Henry Pogge Win. Pegze Langhulz Donald Liver Win, Blesie W.H. Helmke Howard Larson Fred Kraft W. Ft. Helmke Alfred Kleen Mary Ellen Lois Cedar Falls Iowa Ste Luise Noahis Rage Grove

West Beats East at Annual Football Jamboree

The West upset the East for a second straight year with a 13 to 6 score at Bade Athletic Field on Tuesday night September 18. Teams: Bade Gilmore City Livermore Dows Ventura Renwick. Bands performed as the Mag was raised and a large crowd watched the halftime show and scrimmages.

Bade Gilmore City Livermore Dows Ventura Renwick W. P. Wittmer Renwick School Bede Gilmore City Boys Renwick Raiders Livermore Bulldogs Raiders Besler Yungelas Beck Venura Nancy Latch Janice Helmke

Community notes of Sunday visits and travels recounted

Sunday visitors and trips spread across multiple towns. Families including Nelsons Martins Trasks and Henriksens spent time at Clear Lake Perry Marshalltown Ames and Webster City with relatives and college visits. Several members traveled to Nebraska Minnesota Wisconsin and California, while hospital and hometown stops are noted for well wishes and family updates.

James M. Nelson Marvin Nelson Miriam James Nelson Jr Clear Lake Glen. Martin Perry Evelyn McCormick Susie Martin Ches Trask Glen Martin Ruth Freak Ward Marshalltown Tue Oscar Engstrom Ames Iowa State College Bert Martin Gen Mertin Nebraska Walter McPeak Minnesota Wisconsin Ned McPeak Austin Minn Eddie Simpson Denton Harry Protzeller Milwaukee Wis Walter P. Zimmerman Chicago Cams John Zimmerman

Boone Township Tea Meeting Elects Officers

The Boone Township organization met at the Frank Engstrom home on Friday September 14 with 23 ladies present. Officers elected for the year include Chairman Mrs Carl Fleming Vice Chairman and publicity Merion Huntley Secretary Mrs Giver Huntley Health Mrs Frank Engstrom Music Mrs Marvin Nelson School Mrs Darwin Roseberry Library Mrs Glen Martiny and International relations Mrs Emory Engh. Next meeting at Mrs Glen Martins will discuss Use your broiler. Mrs Francis Newburn discussed Farm Bureau work and shared Denmark trip photos from the ACWW conference. A tea was served by Mrs Frank Engstrom and Mrs Marion Huntley.

Boone Township Frank Engstrom Carl Flemiig M Merion Huntley Giver Huntley Frank Engstram Marvin Nelson Darwin Roseberry Glen Martiny Emory Enghe Glen Martin Newburn Francis Newburn Denmark Associated Country Women of the World Marion Huntley Emory Engh Vonred

Renwick Club Eyes Reopening of Ren Theater

A Monday meeting of the Renwick Commercial Club pledged 800 toward buying theater equipment, raising total to 2975 with 725 still needed to reach 3000. Committees are formed to run operations, seeking community support to reopen the theater soon.

Renwick Commercial Club Jas Bester Com Ghunite Perate

Eighth District American Legion Convention Held at Ft Dotge

The Eighth District Convention of the American Legion was held at Ft Dotge last Thursday. Members from here attending were Marvin Anderson, Ole Carlson, Jake and Clarence Heggen, Milford McPeek, Robert Heide, Fred Rasmussen, and Dr. A. H. Stafford.

The American Legion Ft. Dotge Marvin Anderson Ole Carlson Jake and Clarence Heggen Milford McPeek Robert Heide Fred Rasmussen A. H. Stafford

Suffers Pneumonia And Mild Polio Case

Omer Thompson was taken to a Fort Dodge hospital last week with pneumonia. Spinal tests revealed a mild case of polio. He is out of isolation now and is gaining rapidly.

Omer Thompson Ft. Dodge

Methodist Church Repainted By Congregation Members

Congregation volunteers stripped basement walls of old paint last Thursday and applied two coats of white exterior paint on Friday. The project, aimed at improving the church’s appearance, involved men with brushes ladders and paint.

Deposition Taken In New York Estate Case

Public administrator Joseph Cox Henry Sternberg of New York and Sam Skisrew conducted a deposition at the NJ office to obtain information about the Gilesre family. The inquiry aims to aid the settlement of the estate of Mrs. Besthaal of New York City.

Joseph Cox Henry Sternberg Iities Sam Skisrew New York NJ Or Yarbrough Kuene Parental Gilesre Besthaal City

Band Boosters Plan Projects For Year At Renwick

The Band Boosters Club met at Renwick schoolhouse with low attendance but high enthusiasm. President Mrs Donald McGowan outlined a year of plans including raising funds for a bass clarinet, a bake sale, farm sale, and minstrel show as fundraising ideas. Membership drive underway. dues of one dollar per family collected Tuesday morning with secretary Mrs John Zimmerman handling payments. Community members without children invited to join or donate to support the band’s free entertainment.

Band Boosters Club Renwick Shawe Donald McGowan Rencher John Zimmerman Hand’ Boosters Club

Scarlet Raiders to Ventura Friday football action

The Renwith Scarlet Raiders travel to Ventura Friday for an evening football clash. Coach Stover runs a light drill as Mandarin prepares for the Jamboree. Gerv Baster suffered a two foot injury last Friday but is expected to be in shape for the next game.

Renwith Scarlet Reidargravel Ventura Stover Bode Tue Gerv Baster Garner

Former Pastor Buried At Humboldt Mon

Groveside services were held at Humboldt Mon for Rev. Clarence Vin Horn 65 of Waverley Vana Horn. He was Baptist Minister at Renwick in 1997 28. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Chas Tresk Mrs Susie Martin Mrs Glenn Mrs. Oscar Enom Mrs Gee Peters and Frank.

Humboldt Clarence Vin Horn Waverley Vana Horn Renwick Servites Chas. Tresk Susie Martin Glenn Oscar En ‘Om Gee Peters Prank

Boone Valley 4H Club elects new officers at Roy Hansen home

The Boone Valley Go-Getters 4H Club met on Monday with 13 members present at Roy Hansen's home. New officers named for the club year include Tommy Roseberry as president Glen Earl Martin as vice president Billy Hippen as secretary and Frank Siemens as reporter. Refreshments followed the meeting. On Wednesday the group held a roller skating party at Lake Cornelis.

Boone Valley Roy Hansen Tommy Roseberry Glen Earl Martin Billy Hippen Frank Siemens Lake Cornelis

Renwick Commercial Club Dinner Sets Sept 24 Meeting

The Renwick Commercial Club will hold its regular meeting and dinner on Monday evening September 24 at the People's Cafe. This important meeting will decide the reopening of the Renchester. All members urged to attend.

Renwick Commercial Club People’s Cafe Renchester

Harvest Festival At Methodist Church Sale To Follow

The W S C S of the Methodist Church will hold a Harvest Festival on Wednesday afternoon September 26. A sale of baked goods and other foods will follow the meeting. All interested are invited to attend.

Methodist Church

County Legion Meet Se scheduled for September 24

Humperdt County American Legion Assoc. will convene Monday night September 24 at the Ars mn Hall. District commander to speak and county officers to be installed. Members urged to attend this important meeting.

Humperdt County American Legion Assoc Ren HE Arsmn

Services Held At New Evangelical Church

The dedication date to the New Evangelical United Brethren church is postponed to November 18 as finishing work continues. A worship service and Sunday School were held in the new building this Sunday and will continue there regularly.

Evangelical United Bre. Shared Elf

Beverly Hoveland Returns Home After Polio Treatment

Beverly Hoveland daughter of Mr and Mrs Merion Hoveland was brought home from Bisek Memorial hospital in Des Moines after ten days of treatment for a mild polio case. She suffered no paralysis and is making rapid progress. If no complications arise she will return to school next week.

Beverly Hovelend Merion Hovelend Monder Bisek Memorial Hospital Des Moines

Keith Sadler Accepts Assistant Manager Post

Keith Sadler accepts the assistant manager job at the Wisconsin Sumner Yard for a two year post. He and his son plan to move to Frost Lake next Monday, and well wishes are extended for their new home and role.

Keith Sadier Wisconsin Sumner Yard Ceneser Innerstare’ Lumber Co Lake Minn Sadler Frost Lake

Former Des Moines Resident Frank Orion Dies

J J Foley learned that his uncle Frank Orion of Des Moines died. Funeral services were held in Des Moines on Wednesday with burial at Fsirmor ning. Orion was a former Ranwick resident who once owned a grocery store here.

J. J. Foley Frank Orion Des Moines Grion Ranwick Brocerr

Amvets Auxiliary Announces Bake Sale Saturday

The Amvets Auxiliary will sponsor a bake sale on Saturday September 22 beginning at 2 30 PM at the Kis Gamer venue.

Amvets The Kis Gamer

New Arrivals Born to Families Across Local Hospitals

Reports list several newborns with parents and hospitals. Janelle Erene Nelson born to Mr. and Mrs Mack Nelson at Luther Hospital Fort Dodge. Marmiat Inerning Webster City Hospital. A Lang Dat LaHinnens welcome a baby girl Mon at Lutheran Portage. A baby boy born 3 evening to Mr. and Mrs Bull Dodge at Lutheran Hospital.

Clarence Henriksen Audubon C. B. Nielson Byron Nielson Elkhorn Ray Whitman Los Angeles Calif L. N Harris Forest Leon Bardwell Baby Yinmandt Nelson Webster City Omer Thompson Gerald Nelson Port Dodge Famly Harold Madson Merle Martin Tanghier Fort Dodge Hospital Baby Bert Lent Luthera Fort Dudes Janelle Erene Mack Nelson Marmiat Inerning Webster Iy Hospital Sirs Lanelyn Hinnen Mon Port Yaige Mrs. Bull Lutheran Hus Burt Dodge

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Vernon - Renwick Tor Evan. Church BOONE WEST EAST Renwick Livermore REN Theater Scarlet Raiders Commercial Club County Legion New Church Campfire Girls Organizational Meeting Amvets of Rwick Plen Plm Ali Gir Beverly Hoveland Keith Sadler Ass’t
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