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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1944
Page
5
The calendar says spring, birds migrate north and songbirds arrive, but cold weather persists. Farmers hesitate to plant or garden as fields last year looked ready for flax and oats while town gardens and lawns show slow development, signaling a backward spring until temperatures rise.
Ronald J. Acklund, 21, arraigned in district court at Dakota City on Monday afternoon, pleading not guilty to the murder of employer Lester H. Giddings, 48, at a Humboldt area farm. Judge F. M. Audson ordered trial at the May term. Fred C. Gilchrist Jr. of Laurens named defense attorney. County Attorney Franklin Jaqua will prosecute. Acklund held in county jail.
The catfish season opens April 15 and runs through November 30. Before 1943 it opened May 1 and closed in June, reopening July 1. The change was made by the 50th General Assembly. Daily catch limit is 15, possession limit 80, minimum length 12 inches.
The Renwick Womans club sponsored Community Loan Closet adds a wheelchair funded by the American Red Cross and several local groups. Articles are sterilized and loaned gratis to anyone in need, stored at Beenena, with thanks to contributors and a call to live by the commandment to love thy neighbor.
Stanley J. Prochaska, 48, is charged with assault with attempt to murder after shooting his wife, 41, at their home between Gilmore City and Bradgate. Both were wounded, Prochaska slashed his wrist in a self inflicted act. They are at Mercy hospital Fort Dodge in critical condition under guard. No motive given.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Kleen hosted the 500 club at their Alfred Kleens home last Friday evening. Four tables played with prizes won by Mr Virgil Erwin Ralph Stumbo and Mrs Walter Mc Peak. Refreshments were served at the close.
A large gathering at the Wo. H. Helmke home celebrated three birthdays on one date including W. H. Helmke and Jerry Helmke. Guests included Corwin Peer and son Gary of Algona and Gretchen Helmke of Mason City with further notes on local residents and events.
Twenty-One Years Ago items copied from the Renwick Times dated April 5, 1923 note births, marriages, moves, and local events. Boyd Thompson visited from Carroll last Sunday. a baby girl born March 30 to Mr and Mrs Joe Abernathy. Jessie McGowan home on vacation from Lohrville school. Harry Spurling’s Milburn barber shop burned last Sunday night. O A Overbaugh family visited Belmond with H G Thompson and G F Eider. Easter visitors include several Elmer and Heggen siblings from Des Moines. Rev Gerald P Norton of New Hartford new Renwick resident. Norton to hold Baptist services this Sunday. Witty Good Friday potato quip by Dave Lo. Tom Dye family moving to Onamia Minnesota. Lyle Packard accompanying. Boone Township Womans club met with Mrs Orris French. some members delayed by snowdrift. Jolly Birthday club met with Mrs Albert Helmke. Myrtle Gillespie hosted bird-contest. prizes to Mrs Bert Martin and Lacy Simpson. Edward Oppedahl attended Stella Byron and Andrew Oppedahl wedding in Eagle Grove. ceremony at East Side Lutheran church. Body of Peter Holek arrived, funeral in Kanawha. early local settler, father of Mrs Ernest Kraft. Relatives from afar attended.
The speaker urges clear labeling of whether President Roosevelt, Citizen Roosevelt, Candidate Roosevelt, or the commander is speaking. The aim is to avoid public confusion and uphold responsibility that accompanies free speech.
Mr and Mrs Stanley McCurry entertained their bridge club at home Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Donald McGowan won the prize. Refreshments followed. The James Nelson Alfred Kreen and George Hoffman families shared Sunday dinner at the Glent Martin home. Beverly Heggen, daughter of Mr and Mrs O C Heggen, had mastoid surgery at Lutheran hospital in Fort Dodge last Friday. Grace Harvey Marguerite Oppedahl Marjory Heden and Ruth Oppedahl returned from Waldorf college in Forest City for Easter vacation.
The Renwick Times publishes every Thursday morning under L W Miller with a 32.00 annual subscription rate and post office entry as second class.
J F Miller announces Republican bid for State Representative in Humboldt County Iowa subject to June 5 1944 Primaries. M A Weilokait seeks Republican nomination for Clerk of the District Court in Humboldt County Iowa also subject to June 1944 Primaries.
C B Johnson of Humboldt County appeals to Republican voters for support in the June 5 1944 primary for the office of County Auditor. The note expresses appreciation and respect to fellow Republican electors.
Cavatt Towa announces candidacy for Humboldt County Recorder on the Republican ticket subject to June 5 primaries. He pledges to continue service if re-elected and asks voters for approval of his prior record.
Franklin Jaque announces candidacy for County Attorney of Humboldt County in the 1944 Republican primaries, subject to voters' decision. This notice states the candidate will seek the office and follow party will in the primary.
County voter notice from Humboldt Iowa announces Olson seeking Republican nomination for County Treasurer. Primary election set for June 5, 1944, with request for support and acknowledgment of voters’ will.
Don Herold muses on dividing the population into government workers and ordinary citizens. He imagines a government nurse who taxes income, regulates hours and production, and even handles daily personal tasks. He fears the trend already hints at such a system.
Officers of the United Service Women of America attended a La Verne chapter meeting yesterday afternoon. Ralph Hunter and wife and daughter Beverly of Pocahontas I visited Misses Lucille Earnhardt and Verla Jean Mitchell for Sunday dinner. Edward Erdmann Renwick Virgil Hansel Hardy and Harold Gangstead Goldfield were Humboldt county youths inducted in Des Moines last week.
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