Weekend visits and a fatal crash in Hardy Iowa
Ames visitors travel to Ratdolph and Kanawha then report on Easter gatherings in several towns. A late Friday crash near Hardy killed Don Larsen and injured three others including Harald Cleveland, Cledix Anderson, and Lyle Kitley as their Buick left the bridge approach and rolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy
Lareen
Cledia Anderson
Hirold Cleveland
Fort Dodge
Lyle Kiley
Doyen
Aveldert
Allen
Kitkey
Deucker
de. Turner
Beenen
Renwick
Lutheran Hospital
Don Larsen
Hardy Cash
Dows
Cledix Anderson
Monnay
Harald Cleveland
Thhe Hardy Produce
Lyle Kitley
Real difference in car cost per mile noted
A reader argues mileage is a talking point rather than economy and claims a 17 to 19 mile per gallon gap exists in a SIGS car with a V4 engine. The note highlights low price, safe brakes, and safety glass as improving value at lower cost.
Last Rites Held Saturday for Mrs Barbara Britt
Funeral services for Mrs Barbara Britt were held Saturday afternoon at her home and at the Evangelical church. Rev Laurence Sohl preached. Burial was in Vernon cemetery. Mrs Britt, born January 31 1862 in Kanton Glarus Switzerland died April 8 1946 at Renwick Iowa aged 74 years 2 months 7 days. She married Georgy Britt in 1888 and had two sons George and Write. The family lived in Humboldt county Iowa and Kansas before returning to Switzerland in 1900 where her husband died weeks later. She and the two sons returned to Renwick in 1901 and remained there as she supported her family. She joined the Evangelical church in 1905 and was active in Ladies Aid Royal Neighbors of America and American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by her son Fritz and wife and one grandchild Barbara Sune and a brother in Switzerland. Relatives from a distance included Irene Marti St. Maries Idaho Mr and Mrs Harry Harrison Chicago Illinois Mr and Mrs Arnold Brittard and Alvert of Waukon Iowa and Mr and Mrs J C Olson and Robert of Minneapolis Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Britt
Elock
Evangelical Church
Laurence Sohl
Vernon Cemetery
Barbara Marti Britt
Kanton Glarus
Switzerland
Renwick
Iowa
Reform Church
Georgy Bill
Blepeed
George
Write
America
Humboldt County
Renowick
Kansas
Writt
Britt
Evangelical Ladies’ Aid Society
Royal Neighbors of America
American Legion Auxiliary Unit
United States
Eastleigh
England
Fritz
Barbara Sune
Misa Irene Marti
St. Maries
Idaho
Harry J. Harrison
Chicago
Arnold Brit Ard
Alvert
Waukon
J. C. Olson
Robert
Minneapolis
Minn
Card of Thanks for sympathy after mother’s death
The family expresses sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends for kindness words and Mars tributes at the time of their mother’s death. Mr and Mrs Pritz Britt and Barbara Jane extend thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Pritz Britt
Barbara Jane
Glee Club Sings at Sunday Service in Renwick
Selected group from Iowa State Teachers College Minnesinger to present a concert at Renwick high school auditorium Sunday morning April 19 during union church service. Darwin Maurar of Renwick to be a member. Sunday school held as usual. Lutheran service time adjusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Teachers College Minnesinger Give Club
Renwick High School
Darwin Maurar
Renwick
Twenty One Years Ago News From Renwick Time
Items note events from Renwick area April 15 1916 including new smokestack at tile factory a birth Nellie and Kiva Packard mothers health Mrs Packard low Rev Scheddler visiting Mitchell and northern Iowa Chris Pogge and wife Rochester Minn for operation Otis Sanders returns from Lebanon Indiana new dry era in Minnesota counties candidates ride water wagon before band wagon Meedames Yerni Ned McPeak move to Minnesota Clyde Mills hired men arrive April 3 and Edwin Palmer Rochester trip for horse injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Hervey
Laura Packard
Eagle Grove
Anna
Fey
Madison Reynolds
Nellie
Kiva
Dea Moines
Mra. GH
Packard
Rev. Scheddler
Mitchell
Meedames Yerni
Ned McPeak
Dalaca County
Minn
Clyde Mills
BE. J. Palmer
Edwin
Rochester
Edivin
Edward Oppedahl Announces Candidacy for State Representative
Edward Oppedahl of Renwick launches a Republican bid for Humboldt County State Representative. A farmer born in Lake township in 1890, he has taught rural schooling, runs his own farm, and has long been active in church and community affairs. He pledges fair and impartial representation guided by financial responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Oppedahl
Renwick
Numboldt County
Mr. Oppedsh
Hasing
Lake Township
Mr. Oppedahl
Humboldt County
Waldorf College
Dimes
Lake Tatsapehip
Igoineine
Oppedahl
Mrs Yeoman Died After Long Illness in Renwick
Mrs. Mary Yeoman 72 died early Wednesday at her Renwick home after a long illness. A resident since 1896, she leaves two sons Gidarge of Algona and Will of Monticello plus grandchildren and relatives. Obituary details to be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Yeoman
Renwick
Gidarge
Algona
Will
Monticello
Graudchil Ideen
Local Post Office Clears Subscriptions Rate Notice
The Renwick Post Office lists subscription details for The Her Wick Times. A weekly publication issued every Thursday morning under J L W Miller, with a one year subscription rate of two dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HER Wick Times
Laba Wiganes
JL. W. Miller
Renwick Post
Notice of Petition to Dissolve School District Hearing Set
A petition for dissolution of the Consolidated School District of Hardy Humboldt Iowa has been filed with the County Superintendent of Schools. The proposal splits the district into Subdistricts 3 of Mumboldt, Land 6 of Grave, the Independent District of Hardy, and Subdistricts 4 5 8 and of Lake Township. A hearing is scheduled for April 27, 1936 at 2 PM in Dakota City with objections due by noon the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy
Consolidated Independent School District
Humboldt
Iowa
Mumboldt
Grave
Lake
Dakota City
Laws
Ggon Say
Richardson's Store Ad Promotes Hosiery and Dress Goods
Shopping call highlights Admire d on Hosiery with spring shades and Kleint's Baby Food plus fruits vegetables cereals. Oxfords in brown or black calf or kid stock at 2.49 with Goodyear well 2.59. New straw hats and Frank Buck helmets in stock. Also Fleur-Four Beil Mother's Bene Pillsbury Chick Mash and Feeding Oat Meal advertised. Coffee fresh ground at purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kleint
Klen
Oxford
Goodyear
Frank Buck
Pillsbury
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Thonine Gimner
Wax
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Analytre
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Neh
and Afra
Easter Amisson
Jows City
R.M. Gilleapie
Clarunee Johnson
Abies
Milidred Johnson
Lemme
Des Moines
Coneh
Mra
Oren Selyelid
Albert City
8. C. Selielid
Hone
Pridmy
Dike
Dm Mra
Martin Kleve
Arnold Block
Tyro
United States Navy
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Aire
George Rieu
Supl
Kirk Sperry
Boone Valley
Hele
Myhuretay
Mmr
O. G. Davis
Perley Selgelid
Franklin Bilbray
Corwith
Bilbray Sr
Kanawha
Mixa Clareltta Bilbrey
Meadinies
W. HH. Long
RE. McGowan
J. J. Peer
Braden Stonke
Goldfield
1Supl
Henry Poster
Nora Springs
Foster
Nora Siulaya
Galary
Sora
Fallon
SIGS
Paisa
T. C. Glee Club
Misa Lois Sexton
Mazon City
Hag
K. J. Griebel
Fred Nieller
Mra. Roy Witham
Doris
Fern
Tuma
Renwick ‘Timea
Office of State Representatives
Thos.e. Johnson
Richardson’s Store
Renwick Theatre
Francis Lederer
Frances Dee
Streen
Rachelle Hudson
Henry Ponda
Slim Summerville
Will Ropers
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