Local social visits from Fort Dodge to Cedar Rapids
A series of small town visits is reported: Mr Will Biging of LaVerne visited Tueway at the G A Stoddard home. Mr and Mrs Ralph Binck and baby of Fort Dodge visited the H D Binck home last Sunday. Marvin Gugisberg has returned from Drake University for Easter. Mr and Mrs Alfred Smith of Fort Dodge visited the Conrad Elmer home Sunday. Mrs Harry Lambestaea and Mrs Laura M Sith of Cedar Rapids were guests at a birthday party for Mrs Ling at the A H Kielen home, with other relatives in Humboldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Biging of
LaVerne
Tueway
G. A. Stoddard Home
Mrs
Ralph Binck
Baby
Fort Dodge
H. D
Mex Alfred Smith
Conrad Elmer
Harry Lambestaea Andehll
Laura M. Sith
Cedar Rapids
A H. Kieen
Ling
Oestrich
Humboldt
Fred Rasmamnen
Rutland
Rae Muses
Avery
Renwick High Students Shine in Sub-District Music Contest
Renwick high school students participated individually and in groups at the tie aub-dl music contest, earning high ratings and teaser awards. The ratings praised the girls club, boys mixed chorus, orchestra, small group, tenor solo, and mixed small vocal, with several acts listed as excellent or good. Renwick will compete again in the district contest at Mevon City next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick High School
Gtria’ Gies
Nolo
Mevon City
Goldfield Ex-Cop Seeks Town Backing
A former Goldfield police officer appeals to residents to support his return to the town. Mr. Clark will observe the developments with interest as the outcome unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldfield
Suea
Clark
Barbara Britt Died Wednesday at Age 77
Mrs Barbara Britt died Wednesday morning after a long illness. She was 77 and had lived in the community about forty years. Survived by her son Fritz and family of Renwick and a brother living in Switzerland. Husband and one son preceded her in death. Regional notes mention telephone crews repairing lines and a recent snowstorm. Various local visits and a humorous note about a mistaken report of surgery for Mrs Rasmussen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz
Renwick
Switzerland
Ape Bot
Dealin
Arthur Kraft Weds Mise Gladys Hamm of Corwith
Arthur Kraft and Mise Gladys Hamm of Corwith wed in a Tuesday March ceremony at the Corwith Methodist parsonage with Rev. Karl Hiller officiating. Attendants were George Kraft and Mina Florence Bruty, the couple to reside on the Kraft farm northeast of Rene wick.
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Mise
Gladys Hamm
Charles Hamm
Residion
Corwith
Arthur Kraft
B. C. Kraft
Renewick
Methodiat Parsonage
Cork
Karl W.G. Hiller
Mina Florence Bruty Fond
Savain
George Kraft
Richard Walker Wins Local Contests at Humboldt County Meet
Richard Walker, 11, son of Chan Walker, placed first in the seventh county contest at Humboldt and also won a prior yearpel lage event. The community will note his school success and recurring performance in regional competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard ‘Walker
Chan
A. Walker
Humboldt County
Humboldt Chardig
Fortarly
Richard
Roy Wigans Bids for Third District Supervisor
Roy Wigans announces candidacy for Humboldt County third district supervisor role this week. A lifelong resident with thirty years in the Renwick area north of town, he says friends urged him to enter the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigans
Humboldt County
Renwick
M Wigan
Matheson Family Relocates Farm Near Renwick
The D. D. Matheson family of Goldfield moved to the Helmike farm three miles southeast of Renwick. Mr Matheson and his son in law Er nest Heimke farm together. The couple had lived in Goldfield since marriage 36 years ago.
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D. D. Matheson
Goldfield
Helmike
Renwick
Matheson Wal
Ernest Heimke
Mrs. Matheson
Twenty One Years Ago Items From Renwick Times
Twenty one years ago items copied from Renwick Times dated April 8, 1915 note Bart McCurry recovering from pneumonia Mina Selgelids visiting Renwick John Callesen new at Corner Store Mrs R R Smith taking a southern states trip Arthur Stauffacher visited Webster City Vernon township school board met at Humboldt Wm Biessner presided at Renwick school board meeting Krawe injured by sawing accident Boone township school board to discuss sub district school plan consolidation
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Renwick Times
E.G. Griebe
John’ Zwiefe
LaVerne
Mr. McGarty
R. R. Smith
Florida
Arthur Stauffacher
Webster City
Northwestern
Felt
Wm. Biessner
Vernon’ Township
Humboldt
Lee Norder
Renwick
Goldfield
Norder
Gee
Larean
Reinister
Renwick Evesgelle
Boone Township Sehool Board
Renwick Farmers Institute Home Economics Awards
The Renwick Farmers Institute honors home economics entries with prizes across baked goods and crafts. Winners include Mrs Ed Oppedahl and Mrs F Jensen for white bread, Mrs Eli Carlson and Mrs C C Heggen for nut bread, plus multiple prizes in cakes, cookies, candies, rolls, jelly, dresses, and crochet items led by top awards to Mrs H B Bloom and Mrs Jake Kubly among others.
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Ed Oppedah
F. Jensen
Mra. C. Mi
R.A. the Ltd
C. Hemmer
Sanford Anderton
Lena
Walter Craig
Matt Baucupssiner
Effie Lockwoodard
Divinity
Jake Kubly
Percy Brink
Snd
Gen Lateb
Fudge
Jake. Kubly
Eldean Bram
Percy Rink
B. ‘A. Whiteles
Phcebe
Eldean
Bram
Guy Ballard
L W Miller Entered at Renwick Post Office as Second Class
A terse public notice records L W Miller being entered at the Renwick Post Office under second class rate. The brief item confirms the filing status and location without additional context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Miller
Renwick
St Pauls Lutheran Church Announces Easter Services
St Pauls Lutheran Church under Pastor J H Reenta announces Good Friday German service at 10 a.m. and English service with Holy Communion at 7 45 p m. Easter service at 11 a m with a special offering. Sunday School and confirmation instruction details included. Maurice Nissen, Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Nissen
St. Paul’s
First Baptist Church Service Notice at 9 a.m
The First Baptist Church, under Pastor J A Hurley, invites all to morning worship at 9 a.m with a sermon by the pastor titled Exster. Bible School at 9 a.m supervised by James Nelson and a corps of prepared teachers. All are urged to attend Ester services.
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First ‘Baptist Church
J A. Hurley
Ada.m
Bible School
Jame Nelson
Eithes
Local Visitors and Mixed Reactions Mentioned in Times
The Renwick Times notes visits by Mr and Mrs Peter Lodst and daughter Amanda of Swen City to Fred Rasmussen's home, and Mrs Josie Brink visiting G A Stoddard's family while Brink returns from Alberts Minn. It cites favorable remarks about aging readers of one twenty one year old item, while decrying younger women’s opinion. It also reports young men claiming twenty one, some with tobacco and beer, and one paying old age pension tax.
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Mra
Peter Lodst
Amanda
Swen City
Fred
Rasmussen
Josie Brink
G. A. Stoddard
Mra. Brink
Alberts, Minn
Mra. Will’ ‘Lee
Alfred Martin Feint
Renwick Times
Statewide farm sale offer to buy 3300 acres in Minnesota
A 1936 notice describes a state liquidating Rural Credit division sale offering 1200 units this year. Prices are discounted for substantial cash down payments. The program invites buyers to select from 3300 farm sizes, with free field service from district agents and direct purchase from the state with no commission.
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Minnesota
Thia Great Mic
Wreck Farm
aGrican
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Renwick Savings Bank
Insurance and Farm Loans
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Renwick, Iowa
A. B. Richardson
Iowa
Marvin Gugisberg
Drake University
Renwick H
Stud
Barbara Britt
Northwestern’ Bell Telephone Company
Frank Gibbs
N Douglas
Davenport
Parentat A Do Gimer
Thomas Gimer
Ames
Roy
Renwick Theatre
Ened Temple
Curly Top
Major Bowes
Edward Everett Horton
Dudley
Francie Lederer
Frances Dee
Bart McCurry
Selgelid’s
Atster
Blue Earth
Mina
John Callesen
J. H. Tanck
Vinitora
Ash. Krawe
Renwick Farmers’ Institute Home Economics Awards
W. B. Whippe
G. Gogisberg
Henry Getgel
Henry Bloor
Katherine Markman
Rex Simpson
Martin Kleve
Emil Egworth
Katherine’ Markman
Peres Brink
Email
Holmnd
J. K. Oldaker
Seweg
Otillia
Henry Bloom
R. A. White
J. H. Oldaker
B.A. White
Alice Oldeker
Srd
Sanford Andemson
Oullia Minor
Alice Oldaker
Otilla
Minor
Myrtle Block
Henry Bloomard
Hildred Bjornson
Mya
Henry Norder
Will Blease
R.A. White
Wayne Lucialat
Loretta Burk
Marthe Bjornaco
Mre
Howard Barton
E. Luchsinger
Seley
Department of Rural Cradi
Sie
Brion
Safein
Seate Coffeg Taikting
St. Paul
Minnmots
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