Vernon Graduate Will Become Missionary
Vernon graduate Donald Wood of Chicago plans foreign mission work after completing an MIT Chicago program. He leads Moody Bible Institute students preaching at Cook County jail and, after six years in the army, shifted from music to gospel ministry. He broadcasts weekly on WMRI Chicago.
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Donald Wood
Chicya
Hardy
Raymond Saxton
Wood
Moody Blule Institute
Chicago
Cook County
Tibet
Peking
China
Vernon Consolidated School
Army
Moody Bible Institute
West Poin of Christian Service
WMRI
Auto Ditch Accident Involving Washington Visitors
A car carrying Charles Persons and William from Washington DC, with Abr and Mrs Howard Persons and Teddy, stopped in Des Moines and traveled toward Renwick. Near Stanhope the grade edge failed, sending the car into a ditch and it burst into flames, nearly destroying the vehicle. Mrs Persons and Teddy were aided to Webster City and Renwick, while Mr Persons saved only his luggage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Persons
Williams
Washington, D. C
Nabbed for Taking Own Chickens at Market
Art Nervi near Hardy started to town early Saturday to sell a trailer of chickens behind his car. The trailer ditched, he faced trouble, then officers nabbed him for stealing chickens. A farmer reported a large chicken spill and Humboldt notified officers, who recognized Nerdy and returned him to market with his own flock.
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Art Nervi
Near
Hardy
Art
Ahen
Humboldt
Nerdy
Oflicers
Hand Mash Injures Clyde Olden During Post Setting
Last Saturday Clyde Olden suffered a severe hand injury while supervising ferica post setting. A hired man drove the post while Olden adjusted it, placing his hand at the moment of the final tap, with cement delays contributing to the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Olden
Ferica
Clyde
Mr. Olden
Ha Anheune Cement
Rural Scouts Extend Training to Distant Districts
Progress in rural scouting includes Lone Scouts training to extend activities. Thirty six merit badge awardees cover farm safety, tree culture, bird protection, and cleanup programs. A cabinet with first aid kits is planned for homes with such a cabinet and a sign posted for passerby awareness.
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Ucir
Boy Scout Organization
Shesp Lane
Wny
Parole Granted in Noted Rape Case After Conviction
Albert Rothbart, once jailed for rape and life sentence reduced to twenty five years, is nearing parole after petitions for leniency by many locals. The case sparked strong local interest and many suspect a miscarriage of justice, with parole viewed favorably by supporters.
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Albert Rothbart
Rothbart
Loretta Knox Dies in Chicago Funeral Held Saturday
Mrs Loretta Knox died last Thursday at her home in Chicago. Dr George Carter attended the funeral with Mrs Emily Carter of Ames and Mrs AL Richardson. She was sister of Fred Southwick and mother of the late M D Carter, once a frequent Renwick visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turvtta Knox
Chicago
AL. B. Richardson
Emily Carter
Ames
George Carter
Mrs Odes Hilton Funeral Thursday
The body of Mrs. Odes Hilton formerly Miss Winifred Share arrived in Humboldt with her husband. Services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in the Methodist parsonage at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J J Share. Burial will follow in Sioux City.
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Odes Hilton
Winifred Share
Humboldt
Hey
J. J. Share
Sioux City
Officers Nab Laborer In Lehrville Work Crew
Lehrville officers arrested a laborer from the city water tank crew last Monday for presenting about $300 in bad checks. His father settled the matter locally and the man returned, only to find his services no longer needed by the contractor in charge. Fred Freerksen purchased the Henry McGarry residence last week for investment. George McCarry and family will reside there. James McGowan and daughters Fathyl and Marion visited relatives in Wa rbury Nebraska. Mr and Mrs do HL Tanek accompanied them to Lincoln and then Minion Nebraska for further visits.
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Lehrville
Lohrvile
Fred Freerksen
Henry McGarry
Mr. Freerksen
George McCarry
Jas, McGowan
Fathyl
Marion
Wairbury
Neb
Do HL Tanek
Lincoln
Minion
Wes
Theory and Practice in Education Proves Futile Without Use
A teacher’s confession story contrasts strong factual knowledge with inability to apply it. She can solve equations name kings and recite theories yet fails in daily tasks like budgeting fixing a faucet or writing legibly. The piece argues education must pair theory with practical training for real use.
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England
Malthus
Adam Smith
Rockford Musicians Attend Bi Hreberg Gathering
Mrs. Victor Valmer, Stanley and Ralph of Rockford UL visited the Bi Hreberg home with friends last week. Stanley, a member of a prominent Rockford orchestra, played with the band Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Valmer
Stanley
Ralph
Rockford
Bi Hreberg
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Ti. W. Amiiker
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and Insurance
I.G. A. Grocery & Market Nissen & Stephens
Renwick, Tawa
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Vernon
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Boy Scouts
Loretta Knox
Mrs. Odes Hilton
A-L
Renwick Savings Bank
Renwick, Iowa
Vernon Theatre
Glen Tryon
Marion Nixon
Raymond Keane
Lock Exchange
William Boyd
Owen Moore
Carol Lombard
Diane Ellis
Elliote Clawson
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Curtiss Airport
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