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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1948

Page

4

Renwick Fall Festival Set For Sept 22 24

Pinal details show Renwick Fall Festival Thursday and Friday featuring 2:15 start times, political speech by Guy M. Gillette, football game between Renwick Scarlet Raiders and Alden, and a star-filled show headlined by Carl Mario with The Castle of Dreams and Do-He's Hanky and Dorie.

Renwick Guy M. Gillette Renwick Scarlet Raiders Alden Carl Mario Mario G. I. Joe Murlo Madig Mark Far East Tibet Garden of Plowers Hanky and Dorie WLS Barn Dance Review Chicago

Contributors to Judy Eittreim Fund Update

The column lists new contributors since last printing including Mr. and Mrs Bar Gimer Mr and Mrs Frey De Mooy Mr Joan Betti Sr Mr and Mrs Wm Zentner and the Glen Martin family Total contributions to date total 690 18 dollars noted for the Judy Eittreim Fund record.

Judy Eittreim Myr Bar] Gimer Frey de Mooy Joan Betti Wm. Zentner Glen Martin

Household Goods Sale Friday October 1 in Renwick

In this issue the Times notes a household goods sale by Lewis Johnson of Renwick to be held Friday October 1 at the Johnson house located first horse west of the Phillips 66 station. The item cites locals including Mr and Mrs Clarence Erwin and family, Phyllis Hanson visiting from Estherville, Walter Hanson and Marion Hanson visiting, and a trip to Webster City and Blairsburg for weekend activities.

The Times Uhe Lewis Johnson Renwick Johnson House Phillips 66 Station Phyllis Hanson Estherville Walter Hanson Marion Hanson Esthervlle

Silver Wedding Anniversary for Glen and Mrs Martin

Mr and Mrs Glen Martin observed their Silver Wedding anniversary at their farm home on Tuesday September 14. Over 100 relatives and friends called during the day to extend congratulations and share a pleasant afternoon and evening with ice cream cake and coffee. Guests served by a list of hosts and guest book attendants, with pink and white silver themed decorations. A short program in the evening included a prayer by Rev S C Blumhagen and remarks followed by musical numbers. The couple received many lovely gifts.

Glen Martin Carl Kelling Omar Davis Marion Porterfield James Nelson Marvin Nelson Louis Loebig Delbert Reis Walter McPeak Alfred Kreen Guy

Social notes from Clarion and surrounding towns

Sunday visits and regional gatherings are recorded, listing households in Clarion, Goldfield, Ames, Stanhope, Thor, Spencer, and nearby areas. People attended meetings, birthdays, showers, and fairs, with multiple entries noting travel to Des Moines, Ames, and northern Minnesota trips. Notable names include Bar Duer, Erdman, McCurry, Mills, Peer, Larson, Richardson, Braden, Swanson, Heid, Engstrom, Rasmussen, Anderson, Entler, Fisher, Neram, Foley, Erickson, Lairg, Studeman, Kerr, Nelson, and McCurry family returning from Minnesota trip.

Renwick High School 1948 Football Squad

Renwick High School announces the 1948 football squad led by coach Bob Janes. The roster lists all players and positions as the team prepares for the upcoming season at Renwick Stadium.

Renwick High School

Gillette to Speak at Renwick Fall Festival

Guy M. Gillette, former U S Senator and eight year veteran, will appear as guest speaker on Thursday afternoon September 25 at the Renwick Fall Festival. Though a Senate candidate, his Renwick talk will be non political and of broad interest, drawing on Europe trips and extensive firsthand knowledge.

Guy M. Gillette Guy M._ Gillette Renwick Mr. Gillette Gillette U. S Europe

Mrs Kathryn Roberts Dies After Fall At Lime Springs

Mrs Kathryn Roberts died Saturday night after a summer fall injured hip while visiting the Montgomery home in Lime Springs. Supt and Mrs F H Montgomery and Maxine were notified Sunday morning. Funeral services held Tuesday at Lime Springs.

F. H. Montgomery Maxine Lime Springs

Great Lakes Naval School Chooses Choir Member

Robert Lanel of The Great Lakes Naval School in Chicago is selected for the Great Lakes Naval School choir, a 100-member ensemble.

Great Lakes Robert Lanel Great Lakes Naval School Chicago

Ten Day Crusade At Fort Ledge Churches

The Renwick Baptist Church joins ten Fort Ledge area Baptist churches in a ten day crusade for Christ. Rev. UE Burroughs of First Baptist Mowat Ayrt Max leads the evangelism. Dr Paul Smith from Carbondale directs. The campaign ends September 26 with a training conference at First Baptist Church.

Renwick Fort Ledge Sunder Torche UE. Burroughs First Baptist Church of Jesus Christ Jesus Christ Tro End James Nelson Wilbur Nissen Lois Nelson Eugene Nelson Anc C. Blumhagen Ar. E. Burroughs Fort Dodges Paul Smith Carbondale

The Bachelor and The Bobby Sexer at Ren Theater

Cary Grant Myrna Loy and Shirley Temple star in a Sunday and Monday Ren Theater engagement. A whimsical farce about a bobby sexer who attaches to a puzzled bachelor and a jealous judge who won t be benched in a game of love.

Ren Theater Bobby Sexer Cary Grant Myrna Lor Shirley Temple

Scarlet Raiders Face AldenFriday at Home Field

The Renwick Scarlet Raiders schedule a second football game against Alden this Friday at the Athletic field. Attendance is expected to rise due to the Fall Festival.

Renwick Scarlet Raiders Alden Aarge

Dolliver Campaigns in Renwick for Reelection

James J. Dolliver, Republican candidate for Congress in Iowa's Sixth District, campaigned in Renwick on Saturday.

James I. Dolliver Renwick James J. Dolliver Iowa

Vernon Township Farm Bureau Meeting Sept 27

Vernon Township annual meeting to be held at Vernon school on Monday Sept 27 with election of officers and discussion of resolutions. Program committee includes Mr and Mrs Omer Davis and Mr Wirs. Humboldt County Farm Bureau president to attend.

Vernon Township Farm Bureau Verton Township Vernon School Orton& Lerdal Humbeld Canary Ferm Bureau Ara Birs Marvin Nelson Omer Davis and. Wirs George Amalis Congregational Humboldt Comuties Frank Ebman Des Moines Nicholas Ames Martin Selbeck Ler Cripte Washington D.C Geral Odland Jack Russell Lynn. Kerm A.A. McWitrick Flord Knehbnest Talms Humbold County

Betty Agard and Duane Harris Wed in Eagle Grove

Betty Agard daughter of Mr and Mrs Jess Agard of Eagle Grove married Duane V Harris son of Mr and Mrs Vern Harris at the Methodist Church Eagle Grove Monday Sept 26 1948 The double ring candlelight ceremony was officiated by Rev Harrison G Dawes The bride wore white satin with fingertip veil carried American Beau roses Her sister Mrs Helen Jorgenson of Clarion was matron of honor and wore a pink colonial bouquet The ring bearer was Jean Homan cousin of the groom Both families hosted a reception at nearby homes Guests included Renwick and Bazile Grove residents with several out of town attendees Virginia Burger of Amana Iowa among the guests.

Helen’ Jérgeson Clarion Bowanet Jean” Homan Robert Harris Rengo Bowtonni

Vera Marty Enrolls in Three Year Nursing Course

Vera Marty of Luverne joins 65 freshmen beginning a three year professional nursing program at Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago on September 20. Marty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Marty, is a 1946 Vernon Consolidated High School and Western Union College graduate, LeMars, before entering.

Luverne Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing Chicago Miss .Marty Henry Marty Vernon, Cons Renwick Western Union College LeMars

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clarence Erwin Stanley McCurry Kenneth Block Ergity Carrell Iowa Ui Univ Bar Duer Art Erdman George Mills DYHA Keneth Tillman Norman Peer Suuday John Larson Goldtieb Land Oscar Swanson Stanhope Howard Smith ‘Ang Son Thor John, Swanson Lloyd Swanson Jennie Swanson Otto Swanson Nels Swanson Kenneth, MacDonald Graettinger Waltar Hanson Robert, Heide Baby Alvin. Engstrom Pomeroy Henry Heide Mrs. Orville, Anderson F. F.rasmussen Mrs Ray Entler of Rutland F. F. Rasmussen Jess Fisher Lawrence Neram R. W. Myers Pocahontas Ed Erickson M Arion Robert Lairg Edward Orris E. N. Studeman the Edmundson Hospital Council Martha Kerr Mandus ‘Nelson Ohio J. H. McCurry Minnesota Bob, Janes Jefus John Pogee Bob Zimerman Bonymrow Charles Green Yarbrough Donald Green Dale Bob Rourke Bob Hoffman Darrel Ries Dean Huffaker Richard Mrazek Jim Yungelas Larry Liscum Danny Rasamssen Donald Kiley Jerry Shultz Gary Baesler Guy M._ Gillettee Kathryn Roberts Baptist Church Ten Day Crusade the Bachelor and County Farm Bureau 4-H Club Betty Agard Duane V. Harris Hembold Bazle ‘Grove Was Geese Pook States Navy Phose Welter ‘Bollman Beb Iand George Hoffman Jackie Joana Orville’ Hoffman Bre Dalete Melvin Heegen Airs Hetty Leo “Mimback Vera Marty
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