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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1948

Page

4

Renwick Fall Festival Draws Strong Crowd

Renwick Fall Festival sponsored by the American Legion Aro yels and Commercial Club drew a large attendance. The event featured a midway with rides and concessions, daily programs, and a 59-0 football win by Kenwick Scarlet Raiders over Alden. Prizes included a 1944 Chevrolet Fleetline, a Dexter washing machine, a De Laval water heater, an Eureka vacuum cleaner, and a Philco-Phone combination. organizers thanked attendees and local communities, hoping for an annual festival.

Renwick American Legion Aroyels Clu Guy M. Gillette Kenwick Scarlet Raiders Alden Vernon Christenson Eagle Grove Hee Aero William Blau Alexander Dexter Carl ‘Helmich Wesley Bolleror Belmond Eureka Elmo Arne Ralph Anderson

Commercial Club Meets at Jeaneme’s Coffee Shop

The Commercial Club held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at Jeaneme's Coffee Shop where seventeen members attended. After dinner a business session approved several bills and discussed the Quaker Oats building sign painting the Christmas show treats Rexwick's Fall Festival results and plans to make it an annual affair before adjournment.

Commercial Club Jeaneme Rexwick

Scarlet Raiders crush Alden 59 to 0 in festival clash

Renwick High School football steamrolled Alden 59 0 last Friday as the Scarlet Raiders dominated from the first quarter. The win boosted offense across the lineup with many players seeing action, and a large crowd attended amid Fall Festival festivities. The team travels to Pocahontas this Friday for a decisive away game.

Renwick High Alden Scarlet Raiders Pocahontas Poca‘hortas Renwick

Master Mason Degree To Be Conferred In Des Moines

A Des Moines lodge invites Master Masons to a ceremony to confer the Master Mason degree on Monday October 4 at the Des Moines temple 61 Park Street. Acanthus Lodge extends the invitation and refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Des‘Moines Chicago Illinois Onan Town I Moines Park Streets Acanthus Lodge Des Moines

Moore Accepts New Manager Post at Roberts Co op Elevator

Wilbur Moore, longtime second man at Farmers Co operative Company of Renwick, will become manager of Roberts Cooperative Elevator in Roberts, Iowa. He plans to assume duties around October 15 after three years at Farmers Co op here. The community extends regrets but wishes Moore and his family success in their new endeavor.

Wilbur. Moore Farmers Co-operative’ Company of Renwick Roberts Co-operative Roberts Moore Farmers Co-on Madre

Tycoon at Ren Theater Stars John Paine and Dara Dat

The Ren Theater presents Tycoon on Sunday and Monday. The drama in Technicolor features John Paine and Dara Dat in a acclaimed production.

Ren Theater Sun Mon Ren Theater John Paine Ka~raine

Doctor Turner Announces Office Closure Dates

Notice from Dr. L. R. Turner that the office will be closed from Thursday October 7 through October 11.

L. R. Turner Nis

Custer Named New Pastor for Renwick and Hardy Churches

Rev. Clarence E. Custer from Ohio and his wife become the new pastors for Renwick and Hardy Methodist churches. They arrived in Renwick Sunday evening and will reside at the Beene home while furniture is arranged. Custer earned a B D at Garrett and an M A in religion at Northwestern. Mrs. Custer also earned an M A in religion at Northwestern. The couple, Californias natives, will preach first at Renwick at 11:00 and at Har Av Sunday morning at 20 o'clock. The communities extend a warm welcome and best wishes.

Clarence E. Custer Ohio Renwick Hardy Methodist Custer Wm. Beenea Garret Biblical Institute Evanston Northwestern University Northwestern Universis Califorbia Har- Av

District Scout Roundup At Humboldt District Event

A joint Cub Scout and Boy Scout roundup was held at Humboldt Monday evening. Attendees included Rev. H. L. Sunderman and Mrs. Sunderman, Rev. P. C. Gutz, Cub Scout leader, and R. E. McGowan. Mr. McGowan was elected Boy Scout Sheriff for the county to boost scout participation. Additional roundups are planned, with the final one slated for the last week in November.

Humboldt H. Tl. Sunderman

Rasmussen Gugisburg Shorthorn Sale Headlines Crowds

A large crowd attended the Rasmussen Gugisburg Shorthorn sale held Wednesday at the fairground pavilion in Iomboldi. Buyers from seven states besides Iowa were present. Sixty cattle lots were sold with seven head going to Walla Walla Washington.

Iumboldi Gugisburg Iowa Walla Wash

Renwick Fire Department Meeting Tonight

The Renwick fire department members will meet this evening for their regular monthly gathering on September 30. The note emphasizes the planned agenda and confirms the date for the local fire service group.

Renwick Fire Department

Methodist Ladies Attend Cherokee Conference

Mrs. George Latch served as conference delegate while Mrs. R. E. B. McGowan presided district W.5.C.5 at the Methodist conference held in Cherokee last Thursday and Friday.

George Latch R. EB. McGowan W.5.c Cherokee

Contributors To Judy Eittreim Fund Missing Names

Printing last week failed to include Mr and Mrs Ben Wilkinson as contributors to the Judy Eittreim Fund. The omission is acknowledged and corrected in this notice.

Judy Eittreim Judy Eittriem Ben Wilkinsons

Six St Pauls Lutheran men attend Titonka area meeting

Six men of St Pauls Lutheran Brotherhood of Renwick attended the Area Brotherhood meeting at Immanuel Lutheran Church Titonka last Sunday afternoon. Attendees were Maurice Nissen Paul Kirchgatter Fred Kirchgatter Henry Groh Howard Larson and Rev Paul Lutz. One representative John Janssen from Corwith also attended.

St.Paul's Lutheran Brotherhood of Renwick Immanuel Lutheran Church Titonka Maurice Nissen Paul Kirchgatter Fred Kirchgatter Henry Groh Howard Larson Paul Lutz John Janssen Corwith

Happenings In Renwick Twenty One Years Ago

A reel of social notes from Renwick covering September 1 1927 events. Attendees include Dorothy Richardson Blanche Thiel Vivian Rockwood Ruthabermathy Lola Ruth Peters and WLW.G Rally at Eagle Grace. Visiting relatives and friends frequent the area with trips to Ames Des Moines Mason City Winterset Harcourt and Port Dodge.

Dorothy Richardson Blanche Thiel Vivian Rockwood Ruth Abermathy Lola Ruth Peters Eagle Grace Walter Hansen Baby Cedar Rapids Frank Walkner Omar Davis Ames Omar Des Moines M. B. Richardson Leela Dorothy Mir Pred Rasmussen Richardson Dalby Lucas Bunk Bunk Ackler Robert’. McGowan Gladys McGowan George Paine Eagle Grove Bonen Verni. McPeak McPedk Mason City Ralph White End Walter Hoffman Minnesota Black Hills Oscar. Engstrom Frank Trowbridge Winterset Mitchell Garten City Minn Mr. Mitchell

District Dental Meeting Attendance by Dr. W H Long

Dr W H Long spent Monday and Tuesday in Fort Dodge attending the District Dental meeting. He joined fellow practitioners for the regional gathering, focusing on professional updates and collaborative discussions.

W. H.long Fort Dodge

Price and Carmilean Wed at Lutheran Church

Kenneth Price son of Alfred Price of Renwick and Rose Carmilean daughter of Walter Seitz of Clare were married at the Lutheran Church east of Clare Sunday morning. Attendants Don Seitz and Henrichia Doif. guests included Walter Seitz Timmy Alfred Price Lee Price Earl Zimmerman and Part Jones.

Kenneth Price Mirs Alfred Price Renwick Rose Carmilean Walter Seitz Clare Lutheran Church Don Séiiz Henrichiadoif Timmy Lee Price Earl Zimmerman Part Jones

Drivers Licence Exam Schedule Announced by Chief Examiner

Clarence Shirer, Chief Examiner of the Drivers License division, announces the October to December schedule for license examinations and renewals. Changes include adjusted hours to align with office hours, printed scrats sent to newspapers and radio stations, and notices to sheriffs and highway patrols.

Clarence Shirer Department of Public Safety Shirer Ombie Radio Sero Parnday Apem Saris Univ

Evangelical Church Plans Another Paper Drive

The Evangelical United Brethren Church announces a paper drive planned for a forthcoming month. The drive aims to collect paper for recycling and conservation, inviting participation from the community.

Evangelical Church Evangelical United, Brethren; Church Etnnouneés Iia

Furrier Sale At Latch And Maurer This Saturday

An expert furrier will be on hand at Latch and Maurer for a special introductory sale Saturday October 22. The event features authorized representatives for Remwick and Marshal & Swift furs assisting customers in choosing selections.

Mrs. Starr of Corwith Dies After Illness

Mrs. Wm Starr of near Corwith died Tuesday evening September 28 after several weeks of illness at Ft Dodge Hospital. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Renwick Methodist Church with Rev Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Vernon Cemetery.

Wm Starr Near Corwith Gia Ft. Dodge’ Hospital Starr Renwick Methodist Church BR. E. Cook Vernon Cemetery

Obituary of Mrs Cathryn Roberts from Lime Springs Iowa

Funeral services for Mrs Cathryn Roberts were held at the Methodist Church in Lime Springs Iowa. She was mother to Mrs F H Montgomery of Renwick and well known there after summers spent locally. The life history read at the funeral noted her birth September 15 1843 in Cresco Iowa and listed her children, grandchildren and surviving relatives.

Cathas Roberts Methodist Rae Were Kansas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Toeal Am Humans Wilbur Moore C. E. Custer Hardy Henwick and Hardy Jhurches Boy Scout Rasmussen-Gugisburg Elc. Selgeligi To. Fayette Oren Upper Dtown Andy Martin Howard MccCarty Charles Walker Steve Palmer Raymond, Bonnstetter Alfred Kleen A. Hefty Los Angeles Miss Ora Phipps Algona Clare Long Claus Block Fred Rasmussen Latch & Maurer Wm. Starr Cathryn Roberts Aires Mebelle Starkee Desaloines Ate Ecstasy Piocher Ty R Avy Schoek
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