Woodcock Family Home Lost in Early Morning Fire
Herb Woodcock’s home burned in the early hours after a stove fire smoke was noticed. Responding firefighters contained the blaze but water access was limited, and valuables on the main floor were saved while stairs and the basement were destroyed. No insurance covered the loss, and Woodcock remained out of work.
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Herb Woodcock
Apataira
Tatally
Hoth
Elly
Umfort
Herb
Staive
Wenriscock
Former Remwick Girl Weds Cedar Falls Man
Miss Mildred Granner of Paton married Vincent Messer of Cedar Falls in a ceremony announced last week. She taught in Renwick and Paton area schools and is the daughter of E. C. Granner, former Evangelical pastor, now at Paton. They will reside at Charter Oak.
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Paton
Renwick
State Teachers’ College
Collar Falls
Dean A. C. Neilson Speaks At Men's Club Meeting
Dean A C Neilson, dean of the Mart Dodge junior college, spoke at the Men's Community Club meeting at the schoolhouse last Monday evening. He gave a low mood talk on a new angle, "She Stamp in Character." Homer Thiel gave a talk on "hybrid coy" and several harmonica numbers followed by an oyster supper.
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A.C. Neilson
Mart Dodge Junior College
Homer Thiel
Teachers Meet at Renwicksett to Honor Humboldt Students
Humboldt county school teachers from Llaverns and Wright county gathered at Renwicksett house for an evening program. Dr A E Bennett president of Upper Iowa University gave an address. The Thsinuss meeting selected this year's athletic and declamatory awards and other school activity business was discussed.
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Humboldt County
Llaverns
Wright County
Renwicksett
A. E. Bennett
Upper Iowa University
Vernon Juniors Present The Smoldering Flame Play
The Vernon consolidated school junior class staged their annual play in the school auditorium last Thursday evening. Cast included Don Klaessy, Mary Jonson, Louis Maxine Schneider, Blanche Klave, Arlene Smith, Esther Firdman, Blanche Anderson, Valva French, Eloise Olson, Margie Noles, Wyatt, and Manly Or.
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Vernon Consolidated School
Lgt
Don Klaessy
Mary Jonson
Louis Maxine Schneider
Blanche Klave
Arlene Smith
Esther Firdman
Blanche Anderson
Valva
French
Eloise Olson
Margie Noles
Ating
Org
SOS Bridge Club Enchants Guests at Felday Afternoon
The SOS bridge club met last Felday afternoon at Mrs Henry Koster’s home. A one o’clock luncheon followed by a six-table bridge session saw Mrs A H Stafford win high score pins, with the draw going to Mrs B C Maurer.
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SOS Bridge Club
Mra
Henry Koster
Raiders Rout Goldfield In Renwick High Scoring Game
The Scarlet Raiders of Renwick High School defeated Goldfield twice before a large crowd. Art Thompson scored 6 field goals and 3 free throws for 21 points while John Carter added 8 points, and Richards led Goldfield with 5. Renwick led 12-6 after one quarter and extended the margin, dominating defense and forcing turnovers as Goldfield struggled with injuries.
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Scarlet Raiders
Renwick
Hgh School
Goldfield Vilinns
Lneup
Art
Thompson
Redmien
Richards
Varsity
Goldfield
Raiders
Indians
Agard
Wils
John Carter
Hor Goldfield
Klinger Jed
Community Chorus Presents The Messiah In Renwick
The Renwick community chorus presents Handel's The Messiah on Sunday evening December 16 at 6 o'clock in the high school auditorium. Sixty five voices from four church choirs perform with Mrs D J Christenson directing. Soloists include Irvine Peer Ruth Middleton and Rosamond Hefty with Thomas Miller as bass and Alma Scott Carroll Richardson as accompanists. This marks the second year of the Messiah here with improved seating capacity and stage for the oratorio. A free will offering will be taken.
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George
Frederick Handel
Renwick
D. J. Christenson
Boloises
Ruth Middleton
Irvine Peer
Rosamond Hefty
Thomas Miller
Alma Scott
Carroll Richarson
Humboldt Co Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Planned
The Humboldt County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting in the dining room of the Methodist church at Humboldt on Tuesday December 18. The allday session starts at 10 am and lasts until business is finished. A lunch will be served at noon. Afternoon speakers include Mrs Ellsworth Ridds on of Albia state chairman of the women’s work for the farm bureau and Lester Gillette president of the Dickinson county farm bureau and a member of the state executive committee.
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Humboldt County Farm Bureau
Methodist
Humboldt
Ellsworth Richardsson
Albia
Syomen’s Svork
Farm Bureau
Lester Gillette
Dickenson County Farm Bureau
Albert Keller Dead in Milwaukee Morgue Hold
Friends of Albert Keller learned Tuesday from Milwaukee Wis that he has died and his body is held in the city morgue for instructions from relatives. He left no details of his debts. Keller had no local relatives, and a cab telegram was sent to his brother W F Kelter in Germany. Albert Kelter lived here years ago and worked for his brother then operated the cheese factory.
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Albert Keller
Milwaukee
Wis
Beime
Keller
W. F. Kelter
Gerainy
Mbert Kelter
Twenty One Years Ago Items From The Renwick Times
Recaps from the December 11 1913 issue include visits by Mrs Ozria French and extended relatives in Hurmbaldt. Notes mention Win None humorist and Mrs Chua Forler of Seymore MA visiting 18 days, Clara Claussen at home, and Mr and Mrs M Babler returning from Wisconsin. Warne Leakey returns from Des Moines aiding Times office during holidays. Local farmers east of Hampton petition for a 16 foot cement road under new highway law. News items are sparse with ads from Martin's Pharmacy Goetsch Lichty and Maurer and other local merchants. Advertising support is praised as essential to the paper's survival.
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Win
Mra. Chua
Forler
Seymore
Clara Claussen
Mre. M. Babler
Wisconsin
Warne Leakey
Desi Moinea
Times Office
Hampton
Board of Supervisors
Highway Commission
The
Times
Christman
Martin's
R. M. Goettsch
Lichty
Rots & Maurer
F. W. Beckwith
Richardson's
J.G. Kelling
Ada
Expenditures Out Run Taxes in 1934 Government Survey
Expenditures totaled 14.5 billion dollars versus 8 billion in taxes, a gap of over 40 percent, according to a National Industrial Conference Board survey. The shortfall is funded by bond issuance, pledging all assets, and signals rising bankruptcy risk as current taxes strain businesses and individuals. Future commitments threaten higher taxes unless spending is curtailed.
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Aurvey
National Industrial Conference Board
Farm Hood Killed by Bull on Humboldt Farm
William Pool aged 60 a farm hood on the O F Hastian farm two and a half miles north of Humboldt was fatally injured by a bull in the yard last Saturday He died Monday noon from his injuries Pool slipped and fell while attacked and could not escape The incident underscores the dangers faced by farm workers in rural operations.
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William Pool
O. F. Hastian
Humboldt
Ife
Pool
Masons Elect Officers At Aragonie Meeting
At the regular Aragonie meeting Tuesday evening officers were elected for the coming year. Worshipful Master Joh Schipull Senior Warden J A McCurry Junior Warden A A Schipull Treasurer Dr A H Stafford Secretary George Bell. Following business, the Masons enjoyed an oyster dinner.
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Aragonie
Joh Schipull
J. A. McCurry
A. A. Schipull
A. H. Stafford
George Bell
Masons
Miller enters Renwick Post Office notice
L. W. Miller is listed as entering the Renwick Post Office as second class matter and a subscription rate of one year is noted.
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L. W. Miller
Renwick Post
Farmers Embrace Cooperative Action Amid Relief Shifts
A shift in government farm relief signals deeper farmer driven change. Officials cite limits of legislation and external factors like urban buying power and exports, urging cooperative efforts to raise production standards, monitor supply and demand, and strengthen marketing. The movement gains momentum as farmers unite to address common problems.
Iowa opinions on savings and liquor policies in midwestern era
The piece argues for prudent saving amid expected economic lows and criticizes cross state liquor sales, noting Iowa policy restrictions on possessing liquor bought in Illinois and Minnesota. Governor Clyde L. Herring calls for curbing imported rotten liquor. The writer parodies political rhetoric and highlights public attitudes toward investment safety and liquor quality in Iowa.
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Clyde L. Herring
Lowa
Minoit
Illinois
Iowa
Lina
Minois
Hinois
Alinda
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Renwick Savings Bank
Farm Loans and Insurance
Renwick, Iowa
Cherie Nicholas
Miss Nicholas
Nicholas
Trach
Farmers Co-operative Co
L. Peterson
Mer
Narrally
William Bruchart
Washington
Jong Service
Beuchart
Congress
Bruckart
Humboldt Rendering Works
H. Woodcock
Remwick
Cedar Falls
Dean A. C. Neilson
Vernon
Renwick Raiders
Community Chorus
Humboldt Co. Farm Bureau Meeting
Renwick Times
Ozria French
Hurmbaldt
Renwick Temes
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