Clarence Xanders Barn Fire Destroys Livestock
The barn on the Clarence Xanders farm seven miles southeast of Renwick burned early last Monday. Four head of horses a cow and calf and other property were lost. Four milk cows escaped with burns and may recover. Ralph White spotted the fire on his cream route and alerted the family. Xanders had lived on the farm for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Xanders
Renwick
Ralph White
Xanders
Kanders
Randers
Attend Funeral of Relative in Nebraska
A group including B. Hefty, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Krause, Mrs. George Krise, Mr. and Mrs. John Zimmerman, Mr. and Mrs. John Hefti, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hefti, Mrs. Henry Geigel, Conrad Elmer, Lawrence Blesie, Mrs. John Baumgertner, and Mrs. Frank French traveled to Creston Nebraska last Saturday and early Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Charles Mark held Sunday afternoon. S. B. Hefty is a great uncle of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Hefty
Francis
Krause
George Krise
John Zimmerman
John Hefti
Albert
Hefti
Henry Geigel
Conrad Elmer
Lawrence Blesie
John
Baumgertner
Frank French
Creston
Neb
Charles
Mark
S. B. Hefty
Egenes to California for Winter Stay
John Egenes former depot agent and Fort Dodge citizen, now Roland, updates Times on subscription and new Los Angeles address 1001 Santa Fe Ave. He and Mrs. Egenes sail January 12 for the west and will stay through winter, sending Christmas greetings to old friends. Fort Dodge visitors last Saturday include Mrs. Floyd Lane Mrs. J. E. Jones and daughters Laura and Blanche and Miss Lois Saxton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Egenes
Roland
Times
Santa Fe Ave
Los Angeles
Calif
West
Floyd Lane
J. E. Jones
Laura and
Blanche
Lois Saxton
Fort Dodge
Renwick Theatre Dual Shows With Harold Lloyd
Two shows per night start at 7 80 and 9 00 on Tuesday and Wednesday in December 2021. Professor Beware features Harold Lloyd. Wednesday hosts Drawing Night with registration on Tuesday. Admission 20 cents Tuesday 26 cents Wednesday 26 cents for adults. children 11 cents.
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Professor Beware
Harold Lloyd
Local Tax Payers Targeted by Smooth Strangers in Tax Refund Scam
Humboldt County officials warn residents of a tax refund scam where two strangers offered to secure refunds for a 50 percent fee. They used the town hall to solicit signatures, drawing in unsuspecting taxpayers who signed away their refunds. The public is urged to verify details in papers and avoid deals with strangers.
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Humboldt Republican
Humboldt County
Court House
Land
Renwick
Hlega
Fire destroys Moseley Grocery at Goldfield
A fire early Tuesday morning destroyed the Moseley grocery, its entire stock, fixtures and records. A bread-truck driver alerted the Eagle Grove fire department, keeping flames from reaching adjoining buildings. Owner J. E. Charison of Dows and operator Glenn A. Moseley owned the business. the store stood in a central Main street block with nearby post office and cleaners. Goldfield escaped a larger disaster.
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Moseley
Goldfield
Eagle Grove
J. E. Charison
Dows
Glenn A. Mosely
Accident Victims Recover After Train Crash Near Town
Accident victims W. F. Bleasner and J. F. Kelling narrowly escaped with their lives after a train auto crash Wednesday night. Bleasner reports the ride was the shortest and longest he ever took while Kelling is badly stove up and not yet lively, planning to buy a ticket only when he wants another ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bleasner
J. F. Kelling
Mr. Bleasner
Mr. Kelling
Local Visitors From Fisher Attend Stoddard and Eggerth Homes
Mr and Mrs Court Stoddard and Mr and Mrs Wm Reynolds of Fisher North Dakota visited last Friday at the homes of Ed Eggerth and Mrs George Stoddard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Stoddard
Wm. Reynolds
Fissher, N. D
Ed Eggerth
Mrs. i George Stoddard
August Shultz
Albany, Wis
Pete Luchsinger
Dakota City
Shultz
Henry Friday
Twenty-One Years Ago Items From the Renwick Times
Items copied from the Renwick Times dated December 13, 1517 include a baby born to Mr and Mrs Howard McCurry last Wednesday. Local residents visited Des Moines Chicago and Minneapolis for training jobs and events while youth groups hosted farewell parties and charitable acts.
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Renwick Times
Howard McCurry
L.R. Turner
Turner
Iowa
Chicago
Humboldt County Farm Bureau Meets Dec 20
The Humboldt County Farm Bureau annual meeting will be held Tuesday December 20 at the Congregational church. C. Gregory editor of Wallace's Farmer will be the guest speaker. A morning business session precedes a luncheon served by Congregational women for members and their families.
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Humboldt County Farm Bureau
Congregational Church
Humboldt
C. ¥. Gregory
Wallace
Farm Bureau
500 Club Entertained at Hippen Home
The 500 club was entertained last Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cisrence Hippen. Five tables were in play. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hoffman won the high score prizes and Mrs. Terry Mitchell took the traveling prize. Refreshments were served at the close of the evening.
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Fouke
Carroll Richardson
Rub. Newcomb
Fonke
Petty
J W. Merson
Cisrence Hippen
Walter Hoffman
Terry Mitchell
Richardson and McGowan Families Visit Fort Dodge Doctor
Mr and Mrs M B Richardson and Mr and Mrs Donald McGowan with daughter Keren visited at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Dodge last Sunday. They were with Glen Southwick who is recovering from a recent operation.
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M. B. Richardson
Donald McGowan
Keren
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Glen Southwick
Republicans Must Replace Miller as Secretary of State
The Iowa Republican Central Committee should admit a mistake in endorsing Earl G. Miller for secretary of state. Miller has caused trouble and will continue to, and all removable powers should be shifted from the office. The party likely has two years to endure him, but action is needed now to curb his influence.
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Iowa
Republican Central Committee
Earl G. Miller
Miller
Wilson
Secretary of State
Republican Party
Reorganization Plan Pledges Broad Government Changes
President Roosevelt plans to send Congress a message proposing legislation to empower him to reorganize government agencies. He met with reorganization experts and said there is broad agreement on the need for improvement, though he suspects Congress may resist a decisive push.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Storm Lake Pilot-Dritune ad marks first sale in five years
A full page Sheldon Sun ad from the Storm Lake Pilot-Dritune era announces a closing out sale at a Randy-to-Wear store. The notice questions delaying advertising and emphasizes urgency with the line If you don't sell em you can't sell em.
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Pilot-Dritune
Unu Jual
Sheldon Sun
Chicago church study notes athletic surge in youth facilities
A Chicago study surveyed 1,500 churches and found about 1,000 athletic teams, over 200 gymnasiums, 3,000 individual participants, 500 ping pong tables, and more than 100 bowling alleys. The report suggests a strong growth in youth athletic opportunities across the city.
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Chicago
Canadians and Irish Sweepstakes Burden on Society
Ti laments Canadian sanity and notes British Americans as the largest buyers of Irish sweepstakes while highlighting widespread money shortages and the need for circulation.
January Fret Sets Tariff Trade Date With Britain
A quip notes January is chosen for implementing the tariff trade pact with Great Britain suggesting April might be better and imagines a future moment in 1845 when Mrs. Roosevelt visits the White House to find the Roosevelts no longer reside there.
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Great Britain
Gore Takes Wisconsin From La Foliettes
The era of calm control ends as tragedy shifts the political landscape. A dramatic event grips Wisconsin, altering the influence of the La Foliette family and reshaping local leadership.
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Atlas-makers
Gore
Wisconsin
la Foliettes
Autobiography and Bilography Quote
A reflective line notes that every great man deserves two books one to tell his side and one to reveal the low down. The remark frames the idea of self narration paired with candid behind the scenes reporting.
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Renwick Savings Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Messiah
George Frederick Handel
Renwick High School
D. J. Christenson
Harriett Beattie
Dorothy McGowan
Inwine Peer
Sherrill Oppedah
Martha Elmer and
Part
J. T. Haupt
Ceene Haydn
Alice Peters
Walter Peterson
Leonard Madison
Centralle
Adams
Anawayne Jackson
Gloria In Excelsis
Harold Gangsted
Sherrill
Oppedah
Godard Parks
Gaul
E.R. Walter
Luverne
Rev
J. E. Resnts
Kossuth
Burt Mattress CO
Burt, Iowa
Humboldt Rendering Works
Humboldt, Towners
At & Stcloch P
Renwick School
Miss Hunter
Miss Jackson
Clarence
Nebraska
California
Renwick Theatre
Moseley Grocery
Cora Martin
Fannie Baumgartner
J. C. McGinley
Des Moines
Fred Walkner
Implement Dealers
Abner Thompson
Great Lakes
Fort Logan
Colorado
Rebekah
LeVerne
George Britt
Minneapolis
Herb Searles
Abner. Thompson
Joan Zimmerman
Henry’ Norder
Evangelical Y. P. A
Presen
Harry Mantle
Ottumwa
Vernon
Lillien Tenck
Mr. Inman
Herb Woodcock
L. W. Miller
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