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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1949

Page

4

Wedding of Marcene Pogge and Ewald Mueller in Renwick

Miss Marcene Pogge of Renwick and Ewald Mueller of Waverly were married September 18 1949 at St Pauls Lutheran Renwick in a candlelight ceremony conducted by Rev Paul C Lutz. The bride wore a white nylon gown with lace yoke and train and a veil. bridesmaids wore pastel gowns and carried colonist bouquets. After the ceremony a reception for 140 guests was held in the church basement with a three tier cake and silver bells decor. The couple will live on a farm near Waverly.

Marcene Katie Pogge John Pogge Renwick Ewald Mueller Albert Mueller Waverly St. Paul's. Lutheran Church Paul C. Lutz Mardelle’ Larson Dolores’ Mueller Miss Rose Hamlett Waterloo Linda, Pogge Joan Mueller Henry Pogge James Moeller Kenneth Paige Chris John Pogze Wiothers Kamp Mueller LeVonne Halverson Maxize Bank Wartburg College

Sixth District FWC Convention October 5 Jefferson Iowa

The Sixth District Annual Convention of the Town Federation of Women's Clubs will meet Wednesday October 5 at the Methodist Church in Jefferson Iowa. The theme Facing Our Responsibilities. Registration from 80 dollars by 9:00 am. Program includes Streamline Caravan of State Officers and Department heads County Parade of Projects music panel workshops luncheon committee reports exhibits. Luncheon is one dollar and reservations by October 1. Contact local club president for details.

Town Federation of Woman’s Clubs Methodist Jefferson Towa Ocal Club

Auxiliary School of Instruction Attended by Local Leaders

Mrs. Ralph White and Mrs. W BR Attig attended an American Legion Auxiliary school of instruction for presidents and secretaries of the county units. The meeting was held last Friday in Bode at the home of county president Mrs. Miles Helmen.

Ralph White W. BR. Attig American Legion Auxiliary School of Instruction Bode Miles Helmen

Humboldt County winner in Farmstead Improvement Program

Mr and Mrs Harold Klassie of Renwick were selected as Humboldt County's winner in the 1948-49 Farmstead Improvement Program sponsored by radio station WNAX and the State College Agricultural Extension Service. Fifty dollars in merchandise and a chance at a $1000 state award reward progress in improving family living conditions.

Harold. Klssie Renwick Humboldt County WNAX State College Agricultural Extension Service Myrtie Hewitt Klassie Humboldt Parsons Earl Ferrell Eagle Grove W. Hanson Leohard’ Kirchoff Stanley McCurry Archie Goodell Hum ‘Boldr Harold. Klassie Minnesota Dakotas Nebraska Towa Myrtle Hewitt

Renwick High at Alden in Friday Football Match

Renwick High School football team travels to Alden Friday night for their second game of the season. Kickoff time is at 7 o clock. Supporters are expected to attend in strong numbers and hope for a fine showing.

Alden Renwick High Schoot Renwick

New Farmers Co op Elevator Completed

Work on the new Farmers Co op verstive Company elevator has been completed except for finishing touches. The main construction crew has left and business is being conducted in the new building. A formal opening will be held later.

Farmers Co-opverstive Company

School Board Hosts Dinner for Renwick Faculty

The Renwick School Board and their spouses including Mr. and Mrs. Gimner, Dr. and Mrs. Long, and others entertained the Renwick school faculty and their spouses at a seven o'clock dinner and party last Friday evening at the schoolhouse.

Renwick School Board W. H. Long Ed Oppedahl Floyd. Lane Mac Clowes George Mills H.goettgch Renwick School

Yarbrough to Enter Navy Prep Training School

Roger Yarbrough will attend a Navy Prep Training School at Bainbridge Maryland for eight months. Dr and Mrs NLRL Yarbrough will drive him to Des Moines Thursday evening and he will depart Bainbridge Friday morning.

Roger Yarbrough Bainbridge Maryland Nlrl Yarbrough Des Moines

Memorial services for Alan G Bonwell

Memorial services for Alan S Bonwell son of Mr and Mrs Harry Bonwell of Eagle Grove will be held at Evangelical United Brethren Church Renwick on Monday September 26 at 1 20 pm. The church opens to the public at 11 06 am preceding the service Burial will be at Amsterdam cemetery Goodell Iowa.

Alan S. Bonwell Harry Bonwell Eagle Grove Evangelical United Brethren Church Renwick Amsterdam Cemetery Goodell Low

Local Resident Ob serves 90th Birthday

Mrs Jennie Swanson was guest of honor at a Wednesday afternoon party at the John Swanson home for her 90th birthday, with seventeen guests including Peter Ostbloom of Duncombe Iowa. A birthday dinner followed with two cakes and bouquets from Sweden. Attendees listed locally include Alvin Swanson, Vernal Swanson, Howard Smith, John Swanson, Lloyd Swanson, and Kent Renwick, among others.

Jennie Swanson John Swanson Peter Ostbloom Duncombe Iowa Wanson Abe Lloyd Swanson Howard Smith Carl Swanson Spirit Lake Sweden Goteborg Halsinborg Superior Wisconsin Arid Alvin Swanson Borington Vernal Swanson Linda Clinton Itwaty Oscar, Swanson Moriet Stanhope Martha” Bark Eacle Grove Carol Sue Daryl Thon Jowa Lloyds Swanson Kent Renwick

Quaker Oats Plans New 80,000 Bushel Grain Building

Quaker Oats Company begins work on two 40,000 bushel grain storage buildings located behind the company office along the railroad right of way. Each structure measures 50 by 100 feet with concrete floors and steel sheeted sides.

Quaker Oats: Company

PTA Meeting at Hardy School Elects Secretary Treasurer

The initial PTA gathering for the new school year at Hardy School on Thursday elected Mrs Leonard Kubig as secretary and treasurer to replace the resignation of Mrs Lloyd Pardon. The program featured vocal solos, humorous readings, and amateur performances.

Parent Teachers Association Hardy School Lloyd Pardon Leonard Kubig Nancy Damon Jimmy Jo Ann Krause Elaine Rummens G. L. Dooley Dewey Norse Bones

Eastern Star Resumes Meetings After Two Month Break

After a two month vacation the Eastern Star resumed their meetings. The group gathers on Tuesday evenings and their regular meeting night is every third Tuesday of each month.

Eastern Star

Reception honoring Vernon and Renwick teachers draws crowd

A large crowd gathered Monday evening at Renwick School for a reception honoring teachers from Vernon and Renwick schools. Sponsored by five local churches, the program featured introductions by A J McGowan and W P Wittmer, community singing led by Mrs D J Christenson, vocal selections by a men’s quartet, piano by C A Richardson, and a benediction by Rev S C Braimhagen.

Renwick Facal Uest Vernon C. E. Caster DJ. Christenson C.A. Richardson H. L. Sanderman A. J.mcgowan The Consolidated Schol W. P. Wittmer Offer Bob Johnson John. Zimmerman Bob “Op‘pedahl C. A. Richardson Fintesolo Ruth Martin Tap ‘Gance Judith. Goettsch Benediction S. C. Biamhagen

Hardy Gazette: Student Edited Junior High News

The Hardy Gazette reports on student editors at Hardy Junior High, noting classes and activities. Third graders weigh and measure progress, study sentences and salt from water, while fourth and fifth graders write stories and create booklets. Teachers attend a district institute and a Thursday staff meeting brings a short break.

Mseas Dakotas Las ‘Clancy Ands Nervi Humboldt Patricia Johnson Sandra Myron Myrna Shirley Georsiz Frances Norma Bernadine Raymond Sbont Transportation

CROP MEETING IN HUMBOLDT WEDNESDAY SEPT 28

Church farm and civic leaders of Humboldt County invited to a CROP meeting at the Farm Bureau office in Humboldt to discuss creating a local drive for the Christian Rural Overseas Program. Rev Celyin Grosshensch of Klemm will attend and the film Operation Mercy will be shown.

Humboldt County Farm Bureau Humboldt Christian Rural Overseas Program Oversea Celyin Grosshensch Klemme

County Farm Bureau 4-H Club News Meeting Plans

Humboldt County Farm Bureau leaders meet to review the 4-H exhibit at the county fair and discuss the October enrollment program for fall 1949. President Leslie Stockdale notes the issue of flexible price supports and parity in agriculture while outlining the need for uniform support levels to avoid surpluses and high government costs.

Aiil Opie Humboldt Heeboldt Bareex Leslie Stockdale Stockdele Farm Bureau Tone Farm Bureau IMBF Ser Plase

Humboldt County Federation Meeting Attended

A Humboldt County Federation meeting was called and held last Wednesday. Attendees from the local club included Mrs. Carl Flemmis Miss Bertha Heggen Mrs. Norman Peer Mrs. Wayne Doolittle Mrs. Herman Nissex Mrs. C. A. Packard and Mrs. Ralph Anderson.

Gordon Hoffman Humboldt ‘County’ Club Féderation Humboldt County Federated Club Carl. Flemmis Bertha: Heggen Norman’ Peer Wayne Doolittle Herman Nissex Ralph Anderson

Renwick Students Take Music Aptitude Tests

Renwick School fifth through eighth graders were given the Ledder Music Aptitude Test by Mr Baessler. Tests were sent home with students as part of a reorganized program in the forty five member class.

Renwick Renwick School Strom

Reunion of Former Pupils Draws Local Alumni

Former pupils gathered last Friday evening at Brotherhood Hall for a reunion. Attendees included alumni from several classes and longtime community members. The event fostered nostalgia and renewed local ties.

Lgbs Brotherhood Hall

Sunday School Convention Set for September 26

Baptist associational teachers and officers gather for a Sunday School convention at First Baptist Church in Eagle on Monday September 2. Rev. Viewox O Wik of Des Moines, professor of Christian studies, to address the gathering as Christian educators.

Sts Baptist Eagle Cass Selnsor Saree Christian Ieee A8 Viewox O. Wik Des Moines Stsce Christan Eexipaties

Renwick Commercial Club Dinner and Meeting Noted

The Renwick Commercial Club will hold a dinner and business meeting next Monday evening at seven o'clock at the People's Café.

Commercial Club Renwick Cink Ati People’s Cafa

New Sign On Quaker Oats Company Office

H Dale Cole manager of the local Quaker Oats Company attended a meeting of country elevator agents at Fort Dodge Tuesday DeWitt Mimbach another Quaker Oats employee attended a similar meeting at Storm Lake on Wednesday painting of the office building has just been completed

Qusker Oats Company H. Dale Cole Quaker Oats Company Fort Dodge DeWitt Mimbach Storm Lake

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Marcene Pogge Auxiliary School of Farmers Co-op Alan G. Bonwell Quaker Oats CO Vernon-Renwick Hardy Gazette Hardy Students Carolé McKenna Jody Ann Johnson Red Cross Ronny Kuably Donald John Son Humboldt Wed Aill North West Iowa Federated’ Breeders Coon Sheldon Philo Tabor Sheldon Ball Heearns County Farm Fann T.N.T
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