Doctor M C Rockwood Dies After Brief Illness
Dr. Merle Clinton Rockwood 58 a Renwick Iowa physician for 21 years died last Friday afternoon after a short illness at his home He had been in poor health over a year but had shown improvement The funeral Monday drew many friends and medical colleagues Born April 6 1879 in Antrim township Watonwan County Minnesota he married Myrtle Mae Davison June 29 1910 and they had three children Vivian Violet Wilder Walker and Curtis Clinton He graduated from Madeira Minnesota high school in 1900 and earned his MD in 1908 from the State University of Iowa He practiced in Arthur and Alexander before moving to Renwick in 1916 He was active in the Masonic Order First Baptist Church and the local school board Survived by two brothers and three sisters the obituary notes his death in Renwick on November 26 1987
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Rockwood
Renwick
Merle Clinton Rockwood
Antrim Township
Watonwan County
Minnesota
Iowa
Lewisville
Christian Church
Myrtle Mae Davison
Vivian Violet
Wilder Walker
Curtis Clinton
Rockwood
Madeira
State University of
State Board of Medical Examiners
Arthur
Alexander
Masonic Order
Viona
First Baptist Church
Fellowship
American Medical Association
Ralph H. Rockwood
St. Paul
Minn
Edward W. Rockwood
Parma
Idaho
H. M. Rorvig
Ruth
Renwick Theatre Dec 4 5 New Faces of 1937 Showings
Two Renwick Theatre performances begin at 7 15 and 9 00 PM Saturday and Sunday December 4 5 feature New Faces of 1937 with Joe Penner Milton Berle Parky Karkus Harriett Hilliard Pathe News. Tuesday Wednesday December 7 5 presents Windjammer with George O'Brien Trailing Along and Swing Stars Drawing Night Wednesday registration Tuesday Drawing Night 10e 26e admission 10e 20e Tune in to WMT Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays at 12 55 for news on Cass theatre circuit free admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Penner
Milton Berle
Parky Karkus
Harriett Hilliard
Pathe News
Windjammer
George O'Brien
WMT
Cass Theatre Clicuit
Rockwood Family Mourns At Mundelia Funeral
Rockwood of Mundelia Minnesota and Mrs C A Lee Morris Minnesota mourn family death. Service held Monday at home and Baptist church with Rev Broner of Webster City, Rev Ew ing Holland assisting. Leola Clark sang solos. Masonic burial led by Robert G Remley. Burial Vernon cemetery. Relatives from St Paul, Morris, Madeira, Huron, Chicago, Webster City, and East Orange attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Remley
Webster City
Vernon Cemetery
Ralph H. Rockwood
Paul
St. Paul
Mion
C. A. Lee
Morris, Minn
Ruth Rockwood
End
H. M. Borvng
Madeira, Minn
Fred Davison
Vance
Huron
S. D
E. Ray Green
Chicago
Vivian Rockwood
Curtis Rockwood
East Orange
N. J
Card of Thanks from the Rookwood Family
We express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kind deeds during our sorrow. We are grateful for floral tributes and expressions of sympathy. Myrtle M. Rookwood and children Vivian, Wilder and Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle M. Rookwood
Vivian, Wilder
Curtis
Mr. and Mrs. John Egenes Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Egenes marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at the Roland Lutheran church with about two hundred relatives and friends. Five children and families attended along with telegrams from Harold in Chicago and Byron in California. A cafeteria dinner followed an appropriate program and the couple received a silver purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Richardson
S. H. Paulson
Marshalltown
John Egenes
Roland
Lutheran Church
Egenes
Harold
Chicago
Byron
California
College Students Home for Thanksgiving Dinner
The article lists students visiting home for Thanksgiving and staying over the weekend. Names include Marion Klassie Vauida Martin Grace Long Dolores Blesie and many others from Cedar Falls Ames Forest City Mason City Des Moines and Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Klassie
Vauida
Martin
Grace
Long
Dolores
Blesie
Ivan Maurer
Dorothy Hanson
Mildred
Fisher
Ruth Figi
Gayle Morse
Constance Carr
Grace Clancy
Donna Olden
Edna McCurry
Annal Blessé
Cedar Fails
Stanley McCurry
Bette Beanen
Thomas Goettsch
Eugene Nelson
Carmen Peer
Dale Peterson
Ames
Paul
George Mills Seeks Postal Position After Exam
George Mills, long employed on the Walter Hefti farm near Fort Dodge, ranked seventh on the postal service list after an earlier exam. Five above him have already been called to service, and he was asked to report at the Fort Dodge post office to work during the holidays. A permanent posting may follow after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mills
Walter Hefti
Fort Dodge
United States Postal Service
George
Double Six Bridge Club Hosts Luncheon At Mrs McPeak Home
Mrs Walter McPeak entertained the Double Six bridge club Tuesday with a 16 oclock luncheon at her home. Three tables played bridge, Mrs Dean Nellis winning the high score prize, Mrs L W Fleming the draw prize, and Mrs Wm Nissen the traveling prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McPeak
Double Six
Dean Nellis
L. W. Fleming
Wm. Nissen
Twenty One Years Ago Items From the Renwick Times
A patchwork of local notes from Renwick area: Fritz Britt started as helper at the C N W depot. Dr and Mrs L R Turner visited Des Moines. Julius Egenes left for Northwestern at Fenton. Mary Miller and Laura Packard, Goldfield visitors. Mrs A H Packard and children visited Eagle Grove relatives. Mrs T T Thompson and Lavon visiting Radcliffe. Frank Straight to Elmore Minnesota to visit Esther. Thanksgiving services at Baptist Church with Rev Figge preaching. Renwick boys defeated by Goldfield high 32 to 12. Vera Biesie visited at Fred Bell home. Virginia Bell visiting. WA Packard and sons to Rochester for eye operations. district basket social announced for Dec 8 at No 2 with teachers Tressa Brink and Lu er Boge. second six weeks of high school ended Nov 24. top students listed by grade. death of Andrew Jackson Frakes 76 at Woolstock. Civil War veteran survived by wife and seven children. funeral at Methodist church, burial in Cass Center cemetery. Fred E Brown 42 died Nov 28 of pneumonia. funeral at Baptist church. burial in Webster City cemetery.
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Fritz Britt
L. R. Turner
Des Moines
Julius Egenes
Northwestern
Fenton
A. H. Packard
Eagle Grove
T. T. Thompson
Lavon
Radcliffe
Frank
Elmore
Minn
Esther
Baptist Church
Wm. Figge
Methodist Church
Goldfield ‘High School
Renwick
Vera Biesie
Fred Bell
Goldfield
Virginia Bell
WA. Packard
Lyle
Emmett
Rochester
Ruth Dunkins
Lucille Southtrick
Hattie Blair
John Brick
Dorothy Lessen
Walter
Long
Erie Black
Sarah Heggen
Andrew Jackson Frakes
Hi Woolstock
Phile
Methodist
Woolstock
Cass Center
Fred. E. Brown
J. B. Perry
Ing
Webster City
Mrs E D Lassen Spends Winter In California
Mrs E D Lassen and Mrs Paul Fitzmaurice of Los Angeles recently visited the Lassen home and Mrs A W Gray Bode. They departed last Sunday with Lassen to spend the winter in California, joining her daughter Mrs W W White in Santa Ana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. E. D. Lassen
California
Paul Fitzmaurice
Los Angeles
Calif
E. D. Lassen
A. W. Gray Et Bode
Lassen
W. W. White
Santa Ana
Mrs Alfred Kleen Hosts Party for Miss Ing Hoovler
Mrs Alfred Kleen entertained many ladies at her home last Friday afternoon in honor of Miss Ing Hoovler and announced the approaching marriage of Hoovler to Malcolm Clowes, set for December 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Kleen
Ing. Hoovler
Hoovler
Malcolm Clowes
Mrs. L. M. Smith Heads to Florida for Winter
Mrs. L. M. Smith departed last Monday night to spend the winter in Florida. She will first stop in Pensacola and then travel to other cities in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura M. Smith
Florida
Pensicola
Sophomore Class Ice Skating Party at Rendwick High
The Rendwick High School sophomore class will host an ice skating party on Wednesday evening December 8 from 7 to 930 pm. Miss Wilkins is the sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rendwick High School
Miss Wilkins
Renwick Times Subscription Rates Update
The Renwick Times announces its 1884 established publication details and subscription price. One year costs 32.00, with the paper issued every Thursday morning and entered at the Renwick Post Office as second class matter.
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Renwick Times
Renwick
Churches Use Thanksgiving Turkey Draw in Preaching Feast
A Methodist church in a nearby town promoted a two week preaching feast and offered a free Thanksgiving turkey as a prize in a drawing or contest. The event drew ten pastors from neighboring towns and aimed to attract more attendees, with supporters from local businesses involved. The paper noted giveaways and bank nights are popular for drawing crowds to various events and establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Focal Weekly
Restaurant town prank ends with planned mischief
In a small town scene a young businessman entered a cafe for breakfast then pulled out a pocket stash to toast his toast and coffee while a second patron drizzled syrup on drinks. The incident, described as a planned act of humor, caused disruption but left parties reportedly still friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ealmy
Old Romance Says Bride Stood the Test of Time
A nostalgic note mocks long romance by saying a bride looked similar after washing her face. It dabbles in humor about gender roles and cites fifteen years of radio and a ventriloquist dummy as the era’s biggest hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oguist
Baby's Smile Might Hide a Rusty Temper
A playful remark suggests a baby may smiles mask mischief or even anger. The speaker cautions not to misread gentleness as loyalty.
Former Resident John Blumer Dies in Cedar Falls
John Blumer, formerly of Reén-WICK gomte years ago, died Tuesday at the Evangelical home in Cedar Falls where he had lived for nearly eight years. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Evangelical church in LuVerne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blumer
Reén- Wick Gomte
Cedar Falls
LuVerne
Keystone residents visit Editorial Home Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Harold Goettsch Mr and Mrs T Haskin and Dr and Mrs Dahlmyer of Keystone were visitors over the Weekend at the editorial home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Goettsch
T. Haskin
Dahlmyer
Keystone
Editorial
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Renwick Savings Bank
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
George Agnew Chamberlain
Mexico
Joyce Sewell
LaBarranca
Inter
Mexican War Ministry
Dirk van Suttart
Furniture Mart
Humboldt, Iowa
Bridge
Main Street
Ike
Cactus Center
Renwick Theatre
Double Six Bridge Club
Mary Miller
Laura Packard
Boone Township
Tressa Brink
Luer Boge
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