County Farm Bureau and 4-H Club News
Humboldt County hosts fly control seminar in Assembly Room Court House Tuesday April 29 at 7 00 pm executive secretary from Ames Chamber of Commerce to show fly control measures state and township representatives from across Humboldt County expected to attend demonstrations likely in each township in the county also a cattle feeders spring meeting April 26 at 7330 pm in the Legion Basement Humboldt speaker Mrs J C Holbert details of cattle feeding and livestock judging experience and Jack Pot prize announced at meeting cattle owners urged to buy tickets beforehand also a wide Farm Bureau meeting scheduled at Humboldt Lenin basement Friday night April 25 speakers C M Wilson and H J Storey to urge full township delegation attendance
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Humboldt County
Buserent
Court House
Lackore
Almes
Aiumboldt Anpone
Daiso
Legion
Humboldt
Ory
Washington
Iowa
Holbert
Town’ State College
Howbert
Jefore
Ee Oppedakt
Wemboldt
Lenin
Humbolder
C. M.wilson
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
H. J. Storey
Farm Bureau Organization
Algona Methodist District Conference Set for April 25
The Algona District Conference of the Methodist Church will convene at the Algona Methodist Church on Friday April 25 starting at 10:00 A M with morning and afternoon sessions. The event gathers church leaders and members for reports and discussions.
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Algona District
The
Methodist Church
Methodist
Health Council Meeting in Humboldt Plans School Health Exams
Mrs. Ed Oppedahl Mrs Georgee Lateh and Dr W H Long attended 3 County Public Health Council meeting at Humboldt Monday evening. The session focused on offering medical and dental examinations to all youngsters planning to start school next fall.
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Ed Oppedahl
Georgee Lateh
W.h.long
County Public Health Council
Humboldt
Amvets Auxiliary to Meet for Hall Cleaning
Members of the Amvets Auxiliary are asked to gather at Richardson Hall on Wednesday evening April 30 at 7:80 p.m. for the purpose of cleaning the hall.
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Amvets Auxiliary
Richardson Hall
Mrs Minnie Straight Dies in Chokio Minnesota
Mrs Minnie Straight passed away April 19 at the home of her son Frank M Straight in Chokio Minnesota. Funeral services were held at St Pauls Church in Chokio on April 21 with burial at Wilton Wisconsin. Obituary notices not received in time for this week's paper.
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Minnie Straight
Chokio, Minn
Mingle MY Straight
Frank M. Straight
Chokio
Minn
St. Paul’y Church
Wilton, Wise
Renwick Senior Class Play May Show Set
Renwick high school will present its senior class play titled Battered Side Go at the schoolhouse on Friday night in May. Details and cast will be announced in next week’s paper.
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Renwick
Vernon Senior Class Calendar of Events
Vernon senior calendar lists events in May including a class play on May 10, baccalaureate and commencement on May 14, and a school picnic on May 16 with details from the Vernon school page.
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Picnié
Hail and Wind Storm Damages Ren Theater Neon Sign
A Wednesday morning hail and wind storm damaged the east side of the Ren Theatre, breaking the neon signal through the marquee. Repair will require replacement of the damaged sign and related components.
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Bearn
Itis Ime
John Searle
Jolson Story at Ren Theatre Five Days
The Jolson Story starring Carry Parks and Belyn Keres comes to the Ren Theatre for five days, April 27 through May 3. Al Jolson is praised as a beloved comedian in glorious technicolor, drawing crowds in this small Iowa town. calendars note four-picture entertainment and brief descriptions to help selection.
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Maton
Carry Parks
Belyn Keres
Ren Theatre
Isi
al Jolson
Tecisia
Teceira
Searle
Annual Baptist Church Meeting and Officers Election
The Baptist Church holds its annual business meeting and officer elections tonight. A Patrick supper will be served from seven to seven thirty before the meeting.
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Baptist Church
the Baptist Church
Patrick
Boone Township Red Cross Drive Yields $492.50 Total
Mrs. Walter McPeak, chairman, reports Boone Township Red Cross Drive collected 492.50 dollars in donations, bringing the total results to 492.50 for the fundraiser.
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Boone Township
RED Cross
Walter McPeak
Vernon Senior Class Play Set for April 28
Vernon Consolidated schools announce the senior class play High Pressure Homer to be staged in the Woodruff living room setting. Cast includes Junior Zenith Dorothy and Boots with Aunt and Mrs Marsa sand e and others.
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Vernon
Vernon Consolidated Schools
Woodraff
Mother Woodraff
Father Woodruff
Junior Woodruff
Boots
Woodruff
Leneae
Junior
How- Zenith
Dorothy
Edward Simpson of Sherburn Dies at 68 in Minn
Edward Simpson husband of the late Mrs Harriet Simpson of Renwick and Sherburn Minn died at his Secura home April 27 1947 aged 68 years 4 months and 25 days He was born December 25 1878 in Webster City Iowa later living on farms near Renwick and Sherburn He married to Bertha Martin October 28 1902 They had nine children and sixteen grandchildren Survived by his wife eight children Rex preceded him in death Funeral held at Renwick Methodist Church Rev P Wy Neal officiating Burial at Elmwood Cemetery
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Edward
Arthur Simpson
Adem
Harriet i Simpso
Webster City
Secbura
Minn
Methodist
Highview
Methodise
Jackson, Minn
Hes
Marrige
Buer
Martin
Renwick
Shenburn
Tig Brothers
Sherburn
Arnold
Mankato
Vergi Erwin
Réuben
Lloyd Gaiser
Elmer Forshdin
George Stewart
Peoria
Harold
Scott
Field
Til
Rex
Renwick Methodist Church
P. Wy. Neal
Alfred Kleen
August Hoffman
Brerett Nelson
Ernest. Janes
Oscar Engstrom
Steve Palmer
Urial
Elmwood
Boy Scouts Plan Tree Planting at City Park
On Sunday April 27 at 2 30 PM the Boy Scouts will hold a tree planting ceremony at City Park. They will plant a named tree and an organized program has been arranged with Mrs R E McGowan leading. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Boy Scouts
City Park
R. E. McGowan
Commercial Club Meeting Scheduled for Monday Night
Commercial Club announces its regular monthly meeting for Monday night on Bon Gay night. Members are reminded to be present and participate. details are scarce due to OCR errors but emphasize attendance and timely gathering.
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Commercial Club
iCommercial Club
Renwick Music Contest Participants in State Event
Readable fragments show Renwick contestants tested in a state music contest held in Boone on Thursday. Details on participants or exact event name are unclear.
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Renwick
Seing
Boone
Town
Eldar
Renwick Senior Calendar of May Events
Renwick calendar lists events in May including a class play on May 2, Junior Senior Banquet May 18, Baccalaureate May 22, and Graduation Exercises May 3. Schools Picnic also noted.
William Sheridan Household Goods Sale at His Farm
A sale bill lists William Sheridan offering household goods for sale at his farm, located one mile south on Hishwar Road. The notice describes goods available and directs buyers to the residence for purchase.
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Wm. Sheridan
American Mother of 1947 named in Iowa family links
Mrs. Frederick Murray of Cedar Rapids Iowa crowned American Mother of 1947. She is a cousin to the McGowans and Stevensons of this community, highlighting local family ties amid the national honor.
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Frederick Murray
Cadar Rapids
Iowa
Library Board Meeting This Evening Appoints New Member
The Library Board met this evening for a business meeting. Mrs. PHL Sadier has been appointed to succeed Mrs. P. Seigelid, who resigned some time ago.
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Phl Sadier
P.¢. Seigelid
Methodist Youth Rally at Corwith Sub-District
Young people from the Corwith Sub-District attended a Methodist Youth Rally Sunday at the Gorwith Methodist Church. Participants included Dorothy Hoffman Ruth Gerson Ruthann Bleen Beulah Xenney Richard Gugger Robert Doolittle James Gillespie and Rev P W Neal. The rally covered sub-district business and an evening program titled The Great Commandment.
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Corwith
Dorothy Hoffman
Ruth
Ane Gerson
Ruthann
Bleen
Beulah Xenney
Richard, Gugger
Robert Doolittle
James Gilespie
P. W. Neal
Gorwith Methodist Church
Samus
New Books Arrive at Renwick Public Library
Eighteen new adult and juvenile books have been received and placed on shelves at Renwick Public Library. More titles are expected soon and the list will be printed as soon as the nature shipment has been received.
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Renswick Public Library
May Term District Court Petit Jury Drawn at Humboldt
The May term petit jury for Humboldt county is drawn and scheduled to appear at the courthouse in Humboldt on May 25 at nine o'clock. Names listed include Arthur D. Alexander, Winifrea Bell, Richard Coitheron, John Collins, Mildre Edwards, Francés Hansen, Paul Learmont, Harold OBrien, and others.
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Pollowing
Humboldt
Lowe
Court House
Humbeat
Alexander
Arthur D
Bagte Grove
Bell
Winifrea
Renwick
Baumann
Uhy Coitheron
Richard
Boné Collins
John
Bede Davis
Livermore Edwards
Mildre
Grae ‘Helga
Auniboris Hansen
Francés
Farsboldt Healand Ephriam
Goldfield
Ball, James, ii
Johnson
Vernon
Humboldt Learmont
Paul
Humbotat Lee
Leamar
Mrs
Ena
Liverimore Mckee
Obrien
Harold
Humbok Panne
LaVerne Couple Wed at Livermore in April
A wedding notice from Livermore reports Bernice Stalzer daughter of Mr and Mrs Winn Stalzer wed April 10. The ceremony occurred at Heart Church near LaVerne with vows exchanged before family and friends. The couple plan a home in Mait Baumgartner west of LaVerne.
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Bernice’ Stalzer
Air Ane
ARS
Vernon Music Contest Highlights Soloist Deelah Jean
Vernon Consolidated School hosts a state music contest with Deelah Jean as a standout soloist. Spencer Vernon and NeiSOR 4 SDt Er te are noted in the crowd as participants.
Fire Department Plans Regular Monthly Meeting Tonight
Members of the Ressinck Fire Department will hold their monthly meeting tonight starting at eight o’clock. The brief session will cover standard department matters and upcoming duties.
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Ressinck Fire Department
Wit
Tomishi
Creamery Meeting Attendees Reported in Ruthven
Ruthven area notes show Ton Weer Harl Gimer and Robert Johnson attended a creamery meeting held Thursday night at Raehver. The report emphasizes community dairy matters and local participation.
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Ton Weer
Harl Gimer
Robert Johnson
Isix Hela
Raehver Lesz Thur
Sixth District Auxiliary Meeting Held at Lutheran Church Ther
The annual Sixth District Auxiliary meeting took place at the Lutheran Church in Ther on April 17. Attending from Ther were Mesdames Florence Nerem Rose Hefty Maude Anderson Augusta Palmer Inds Biesle Vers Macha Marie Goetsch Evelyn Dane and Anna Stock. The meeting was interesting and enjoyed by all. A Boy Scout meeting is set for Monday night April 28 at the Legion Hall.
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Aan Auxiliary
Lutheran Church
Ther
Mesdames
Florence Nerem
Rose Hefty
Maude Anderson
Augusta Palmer
Inds Biesle
Vers Macha
Marie Goetsch
Evelyn’ Dane
Anna Stock
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4-H Club
Health Council
Jolson
Edward Simpson
Sherburn, , Minn
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Labrary
Renwick Public
I Petit Jury
District Court
Vernon Music
Spencer
Ruthven
Aine
Lagion Hall
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