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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1951
Page
4
Church calendar for Renwick Iowa lists services and activities at St Pauls Lutheran Baptist Evangelical United Brethren Methodist and Lake Lutheran churches. Entries include sermon times Sunday school sessions choir rehearsals quarterly meetings W S C S events minister meetings and a mission sermon by Edward Sovik with upcoming mission offerings and youth group programs.
Campfire Girls held their first meeting Tuesday at 4 45 pm with officers elected including President Da Huntley Vice President Charlene Hooker Secretary Louise Gabby Treasurer Re Scribe During Swan. An October 2 meeting at 4215 showed lunch provided by Livis. The group, led by Mrs Roger McCormick guardian and Mrs Turns Gitner assistant, discussed Fire safety and the Haibergt Tra-Wa-Ke group presented a ghost playlet. Donna Swan served as scribe.
The Renwick Commercial Club met Monday night with a large attendance. After a dinner, the business meeting focused on reopening the Ren Theater. President Howard Davison introduced Mr. Gorman from Redfield, who spoke on theater operation. The group decided to continue fundraising and a committee was appointed to draft articles of incorporation. Members listed include De W. Lone, Dr. Yarbrough, A. H. Goettsch, CoRun Lae UN, and R.
Dr Sherman plans to depart around October 1 to take a new position at a Detroit hospital. The announcement notes the move will occur in the fall, with Sally or Ae one listed as the contact.
A contestant won first place in the District and earned a spot on the Seattle Convention programme. An aur on work display is planned along with an advertisement by Missionary Savik. The Sunday School Teachers meet October 1 at 8 pm. Lake Church W M F L gathers next week Wednesday afternoon at a member’s home. Mr Hans Lerdat and Mr and Mrs Nell ard Lund host the gathering. The two ladies will entertain the Society with a topic Faith Hid by Mrs doe Gangstead. Themas Severtson expects to leave for Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, Thursday evening for a week of evangelistic services. Expected return home to Keawick by Thursday or Friday. Pastor Severtson to assist Marley Severtzon during the week. Pastor Brandt to preach at Bake Church Sunday morning. Olaf Klegeland accompanies.
The Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association hosts nine regional Seal Safe conferences across counties and towns. Hancock County hosts the event with K Morgan presiding at lunch where Paul C Williamson outlines tubercu losis work forms, progress in accelerated casefinding, and yearly goals. Wright County attendees include Mrs Carl Flemmig and Mrs Bert Martin among 48 participants from nine counties at Brin
Methodist children from Renwick and Hed y attend the first session of a Saturday Week Day Church School meeting the fourth Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30. Two courses offered this year include Understanding God's Children and The Story of the Older Man. Mrs. Nissen spoke on Red Cross work at the last session, and the film Isaac of the Tears was shown. Fourteen children were enrolled this Saturday with others to join next month.
Phillip Oppedual and Billy Nesor attended a Luther League Convention at Bede on Saturday and Sunday as delegates from the Lake Lutheran Church. Mrs. Lloyd Jensen and Adelle attended Sunday afternoon and evening, with Mrs. Jensen singing in the choir during the evening segment.
The Humbolds County Teachers Council met in Gilmore City on a Wednesday last week. An 8:30 dinner was served in the high school gym. A state exhibit of Water cowry was displayed during the business session. Renwick spoke about his term and national issues.
About eighty members of Humboldt County American Legion gathered Monday night in Renwick to hear district commander Art Johnson of Fort Dodge. County officers were installed with Robert Nelson elected vice commander. A social hour followed lunch and the program.
The Band Boosters Club printed cards inviting Renwick School parents to join with dues of 100 dollars per family for a year. Cards mail this week with Mrs. John Zimmerman at the schoolhouse next Tuesday to collect dues. Funds support band events and free yearlong entertainment led by Mr. W Keith Baessler and help purchase hand equipment for a better band.
Klassie's introduces two new line items in New Idea Horn farm equipment. The hydraulic loaders save time on loading and lifting heavy tasks while the shredder promotes cleaner plowing and cultivation. Also featured are two all steel wagon boxes for safer hauling and cost efficiency. The ad invites readers to learn more at Klassie's.
A County American Legion Auxiliary meeting will be held at the Legion Hall in Renwick on Saturday September 9 beginning at two o clock. A fine program has been arranged and there will be refreshments served.
Renwick edged Ventura 7 6 in a tough nonleague football clash at Renwick Stadium. Liscum hauled in a 30 yard pass for the Raiders touchdown after Basters connected on a key pass, with Janes converting. Ventura threatened late but held at the goal line, while Renwick’s defense stalled a second Vent ura scoring bid.
Mr and Mrs Fred Rasmussen attended the district mail carriers and auxiliary meeting in Humboldt Saturday afternoon and evening. A fine program was presented with a two bake quest and a served evening program.
The Lutheran Brotherhood area meeting convened last Sunday on Lakers Street in Orville with attendees Hoffman Raymond Der land Roy Block Harold Fitch Paul Kirebgeller Herman Nissen and Maurice Nissén. The afternoon session covered community issues and organizational matters.
Eleven youths from the Renwick and surrounding churches attended the Alcona District Methodist Youth Fellowship Rally at Clear Lake. The event, described as among the largest, enrolled 36 percent of expected participants with sponsors including Mr. and Mrs. Louis Heetland, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gorrell, Mr. James Agreids, and Rev. C. E. Coster.
Roscoe Olden traveled to Des Moines on business Wednesday followed by Mrs Olden and daughters on Thursday. Mrs I L Smith remains critically ill at her daughter Mrs Merton Helvicks home after a recent heart attack. Ronald Mason and family hosted a weekend visit from Chariton. Mrs M J Siemens and Margrete of Goldfield called on Anne Anderson. Livermore residents Mrs John Sorlin Mrs Chris H Schneider and Mrs Francis Taylor visited Mrs Lawrence Nielsen on her birthday.
Community members and students completed field leveling for the Livermore area project. A short dedication will precede Friday night’s game with the Renwick marching band and the Livermore band as guests. A lunch stand with hot dogs and coffee will be available amid prepared field lighting.
The M B Richerdson Hardware Store announces a fair value days sale starting this Thursday and continuing through Saturday. Read their advertisement elsewhere in the Times for details.
The regular monthly meeting of the Kenwick Fire Department was held Thursday evening in the council room. All firemen were urged to attend as discussions covered department needs and upcoming training.
A football jamboree at Boda attracted 1300 attendees, with 250 hand members and 141 players listed among participants. The event followed a prior week’s turnout of 1360 spectators, indicating strong enthusiasm for the community program.
The Vernon Boys 4 H Club met Thursday evening at the Irem Friday home. Officers elected for the year include Jerry Kransa president Ronald Ogas vice president Arnold Wigans treasurer Clare Swen reporter and Robert Oppedah leader.
Mrs. P. C. Selgelig chaired the public relations committees at a gathering of chairmen and district officers of the northern district association of teachers on Tuesday September 25. The session took place at the Rainnda Hotel in Fort Dodge.
St Marys Catholic Guild of Corwith sponsors a chicken supper this Sunday evening at Leach Hall Corwith. Serving starts at 5 p m. Adults tickets are one dollar and children under 12 pay fifty cents.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Carlson welcomed a baby boy named Terry Eldon born Friday afternoon at Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge weighing 1 pounds 4 ounces. Mr and Mrs Elmer Philipp welcomed a baby girl born Monday morning at Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge weighing 9 pounds.
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