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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1946
Page
3
John Groh Sr. of Renwick died at his home about seven o clock Wednesday morning September 25. He had been in poor health for some time. Funeral arrangements were not complete at press time.
The Renwick Commercial Club invites members to a 7 o'clock dinner September 30 at The People's Cafe followed by the regular meeting. All members are urged to attend to finish unfinished business and handle new matters.
The Boy Scouts and Scout Master Rev. Silndermann held initiation Monday night at the Legion Building. New members are Charles and Frederick Gure and Jitamie Strathen. After the initiation, Scouts played games.
The Ladies Aid of the Evangelical Church sponsors a waste paper drive asking all residents to bring scrap paper to the church basement by October 1. If unable to bring it, call Mrs Burr Packard to arrange pickup. paper is still badly needed.
Mrs. A W Trummiel hosts Lutheran Ladies Aid at her home on Wednesday October 2. All church ladies invited. Bazaar items made for sale and baked goods are welcome. This sale replaces the regular annual supper and bazaar, which will not be held this year.
Lake Township residents voted against selling No.1 Lake school house on September 1. Only twelve votes were cast, ten against the sale and two in favor.
Renwick High and Grade School report a busy period across grades. First graders celebrate birthdays, plan a new playhouse room, and note attendance and reading progress. Second graders welcome back Gene Packard after an arm injury and read to three hundred, with strong math work on addition factors. Third graders display model airplanes, fall art, and weekly readers, while Fourth graders study Canada rivers urban growth and Africa travel. Fifth graders attend football games and enforce new rules, with SteVIE noting opening exercises and Lassie Come Home. Junior High reports new English texts, perfect attendance, and dramatizations. eighth grade reviews sentences and enjoys fall bouquets. High School notes English reviews, new diction, and planned November play with Juniors.
At the Eagle Grove Methodist Conference Rev P W Neal was appointed to the Renwick Hardy pastorates for another year. This marks his fourth year in the community. Other appointments include Rev E D Hart to Pomeroy Jolley, Rev Beldon Weitel to Rembrandt Truesdale, Rev Chas Yeager to Bede Blisworth, and Rev C L Day to Dolliver Fossoria as supply.
The first PTA meeting is set for Thursday evening September 28 with invites extended. Seventh and eighth graders plan six portfolios, eight tray covers, and Christmas cards with Junior Red Cross folders. Mrs. Keister to assist as digitman for the school year.
The KENCh guest day was held last Thursday at Mrs. Walter McPeak's home with thirty five members and guests present. Mrs. Ernest Heinzke and Mrs. Dick Porterfield presented two musical numbers and two comedy sketches. Mrs. L. Wi Heetland read an interesting book review. Games, contests, and refreshments followed, with every attendee receiving a small potted plant.
Obituary recalls Mary Sophia Frederika Meyer nee Schuknecht born June 23 1870 in Cook County Illinois baptized Lutheran childhood schooling in Illinois married November 25 1885 to Charles I Meyer at Germantown Iowa eight children two sons and four daughters later living on a farm near Paulina Iowa then Lake Park Iowa after 1913 widowed in 1933 and later resided with daughter Mrs Ernest Kraft of Eagle Grove Iowa She suffered strokes in September 1948 and died September 12 1948 aged 76 years 2 months 17 days The service was at Eagle Grove and Lake Fork with interment at Silver Lake cemetery Memorials were given for missions and the Lutheran Hour.
Amvets met at the school house last Friday night where Mrs Claus Block of the Amvets Ladies Auxiliary attended and outlined the charter process. Selmer Nerem was named acting Commander as they plan to secure a charter and organize Amvets Post No 42. The group aims to promote American program and world peace through civic activity and goodwill.
Marilyn Long daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Long attends Iowa City University of Iowa. She made the university concert band after tryout last week. A first year student, her achievement is praised and she plays the trombone.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Duroc Jersey boar and gilt sale dated October 3 with uncertain details. Possible auction location or seller name appears garbled, making precise entities unclear.
A district school hosted a faculty gathering at Smith Park on Monday with three new members welcomed. Attendees included Renwitk School faculty, Ags Ethel Se Deratee, Maxine Montgomery, Consid McGowee and daughters, Keren, Rev Parisi, Fanck, and Rev Sr. C. Mr. and Mrs. Warne Jones visited Sunday at her brother Iewin's home.
Renwick Alden football squad played Livermore at home last Friday, losing 26 to 0. The boys have one win and one loss. They will host Aden on Friday September 27 hoping for a large crowd to push Renwick to two wins and one loss.
Local fishermen report dwindling catches as lingering ice and murky waters affect daily fishing. Names and precise locations are unclear due to damaged text, but the piece notes ongoing fishing activity around lakes and rivers with mixed success.
In Sunday edition, Florencé Diron of Aarmarte is highlighted as a notable local figure. The report notes community ties, recent activities, and plans affecting residents, with emphasis on local impact and ongoing projects tied to the Dakota area.
Vernon schools report music study across grades focusing on Hansel and Gretel and William Tell, with string family instruments and readings from Ice in Orchestration. Teachers note remedial reading progress, health work, and recent birthday treats, plus rostered student names and grades detailing assignments in fractions, civics, and literature.
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