Town Buys New Diesel Engine For Light Plant
The town of Renwick purchased a new four cylinder 300 horsepower Fairbanks-Morse Diesel engine for the Municipal Electric Light and Power Plant at a total cost of 24 150 dollars. The contract includes building changes and extensions. Work will start soon and finish in July. The plant already has two Fairbanks motors and one Worthington engine and supplies electric energy to two rural lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks-Morse Company of
Omaha
Renwick
Municipal Electric Light and Power Plant
Fairbanks Motors
Worthington
Peter Hefty Weds Girl From Badger
Miss Ruth Erickson of Badger and Peter Hefty of Renwick united in marriage last Saturday evening April 8 at 7 at the Evangelical parsonage. Rev F J Lotton officiated with the couple attended by Phyllis Larson from Callender and Dick Hefty of Renwick. Hefty, a promising farmer, will reside on the bridegroom’s farm north of Renwick after a wedding trip out west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Erickson
Badger
Peter Hefty
Renwick
Evangelical
F. J. Lawton
Phyllis Larson
Callender
Dick Hefty
Hefty
Small Roof Fire at Montgomery Home
A small roof fire at Supt. F. H. Montgomery’s home was discovered by neighbors and quickly controlled by volunteers after the fire department arrived. The blaze burned a hole in the roof and likely started from a chimney spark. Estimated damage about $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. C. Maurer
Former Renwick Boy Weds Ottosen Woman in Fort Dodge
Miss Darlena Hansen eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Van Hansen of Ottosen married Allyn C Brink son of Mr and Mrs Percy Brink of Burt in Riverside Methodist church parsonage Fort Dodge last Wednesday at 4 pm Rev G R Gilbert officiated with the single ring service The Brink family formerly lived in Renwick moving to Burt recently Allyn Brink is a Renwick high school graduate They plan to reside on a farm near Burt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlena Hansen
Allyn Brink
Renwick High School
Burt
Basler Couple Purchase Wesley News World
Mr and Mrs Chas Basler have bought the Wesley newspaper the Wesley News World and taken possession of the plant. They issued their first paper last week and, until housing is secured in Wesley, stay with Roy Gillespie near Renwick while commuting to work. Basler is a Iowa City state university journalism graduate and formerly a Des Moines advertising salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Basler
Wesley
Wesley News-World
Roy Gillespie
Renwick
Basler
The
State University At
Iowa City
Des Moines
Werlings Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary at Farm Home
Mr and Mrs George Werling marked their 50th anniversary with a family dinner and day long celebration at their farm home on Friday. More than 70 relatives and friends attended the noon meal prepared by family members. The couple spent the entire day and evening in festivities.
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George Werling
Werlings
500 Club Enjoyed at Ed Luchsingers Home
A social evening hosted by Mr and Mrs Hd Luchsinger featured 500 club with prizes for high scores won by Mrs Louis Heitland and M M Green and a traveling prize captured by Mrs Melvin Heggen. Ed Luchsinger’s gathering included refreshments and a festive close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hd Luchsinger
Louis Heitland
M. M. Green
Melvin Heggen
Renwick Times 1918 Highlights Reach Vernon Area
Twenty one years ago items note W W McCurry starting a new residence frame D Strain visitors Mrs Roy Witham of Gladbrook visiting relatives Otto Block burned a hand rescuing his son's coat Heavy rain and subsequent frosts struck area Wm Biesie acquired J G Kelling property Bertha Smith called to Washington D C after civil service exam Local events include I O O F farewell for Albert Nelson Cieas Helmke Alvin Eggstrom Alfred Price enlisting in Air Lquadrum Harvey McPeak praised for bravery in trench fight Judge Coyle patriotic address and flag ceremony Boy Scouts medals Medals and a patriotic service flag presented by Renwick Womans club A warning to return surplus flour and to deliver wheat before May 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. McCurry
Wm. Biesie
J.G. Kelling
Bertha Smith
Washington, D.C
Harvey McPeak
Albert Nelson
Cieas Helmke
Alvin Eggstrom
Alfred Price
Air Lquadrum
Madison
Wis
Harvey
France
United States
Judge Coyle
Vernon Theatre
Renwick
United States Food Administration
Birthday Dinner for Mrs. John Anderson at Goldfield
Guests at the Beare birthday dinner honoring Mrs. John Anderson included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Wm Anderson and Helen Jensen at the Ed Anderson home in Goldfield last Thursday. Mrs. Anderson kept her 14th birthday celebration. Mrs. J. Ston of Algona visited over the weekend with M. M. Green family. A B Richardson visiting Des Moines with daughter Mrs. Everett Graber and family. Paul Oppedahl and Edmund hellison from Waldorf college Forest City spent the weekend at Edward Oppedahl's. Mr. and Mrs. Hartimer attended the National Creamery Buttermakers Association convention at Mason City. Supt. and Mrs. M. Kirk Sperry and children Willis M E Jr and Lou Ann of Greene visited here over Easter and attended Easter Vesper services at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Anderson
Wm. Anderson
Helen Jensen
John Anderson
Ed Anderson
Goldfield
Anderson
M. Kirk Sperry
Willis, M. E. Jr
Lou Ann
Greene
Methodist Church
Will and Testament Probate Notice in Humboldt County IN
An instrument purporting to be the last will of Hans H Bannick deceased dated February 14 1935 has been filed and is set for hearing proof on May 10 1939 at 10 oclock in Dakota City Iowa before the District Court or Clerk to determine if it should be probated as the deceaseds will.
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Humboldt County
Hans H. Bannick
Dakota City
Iowa
Said
Dakote City
Iowe
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Renwick Savings Bank Capital
Farm Loans and Insurance
Renwick, Iowa
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Wehrheim Auction Market
Webster City
Catire
V. H. Wehrheim
Algona Rendering Co
Algona, Iowa
Montgomery
Literary Guild
Wilbur Nissen
Harl Gimer
Alfred Martin
Donald Green
Frank Gibbs
Douglas of
Harlan
A. D. Gimer
Chrischilles
Algona
Ottosen
Chas
Basler Bay
George Werlings
Ed Luchsingers
Winston Yeager
Drake University
Doris Krause
F. L. Krause
Ben Thompson
Lorraine Aiken
E. F. Thompson
Bert Helmke
Lohrville
Claus Helmke
Jas. McGoowan
Selgelid’s
Otto Swan 1Gan
Lucy Kelling
Mason City
George Kelling
Jim Kelling
Estel Brown
Waterloo
Clyde Trimble
Terris
Josie Brown
Kanawha Reporter
Clifford Jordanger
Jordanger
Ida Black
Bertha Hunter
Shell Rock
F. H. Montgomery
Marvin Gugisberg
Owatonna
Minn
G. Gugisberg
Gugisberg
B. M. Packard
Renwick Times
Mother of Anderson
Vwonzy
Jerma
Wisconsin Lumber Company
FHA
Quaker Oats Company
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