Local and Nearby Residents Share Weekend Talk
Diverse notes from Humboldt to Renwick recount visits by Deputy Sheriff Bradley, Miss Margaret Chvictensen from Gilbert, and dozens of locals. Visitors include Otto Leutwyler, Francis Krause in Creston and Columbus, and Fort Dodge guests among others. Senior mentions feature births, farm sales, beauty services, and a Christmas rooftop Santa prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
Margaret Chvictensen
Gilbert
Harold Saxton
Henry Marcellus
Humboldt
Otto Leutwyler
Francis’ Krause
Creston
Columbus
Neb
Bliss Carlson
Snd
Arla McGowan
Ruby Carlson
Fort Dodge
George Bawa
Eagle Grove
A. Richardson
Mira
Otis Sanders
Lone Rock
Howard Barton
Bridge Party and Lunch at Rebekahs Hall
Phe Rebekahs plan a bridge party and lunch at the Fj hall on Friday night December 17. Free for adults with a 23 cent upstairs bridge fee. Children’s games and lunch downstairs. program starts at 6 oclock. Public invited. Other notes mention local visits and sales including two for sale ads and birth announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phe Rebekahs
Card of Thanks and Local News Snippet
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to Renwick schoolmates for kindness and hospital stay. Ardath Goettsch returns home from Bode for weekend visit. For sale, choice Duroc bears offered by Frank Anderson of Goldfield. Mr and Mrs John Zimmerman visit Des Moines last Saturday. H Scott of Goldfield visits Mrs Henry Geigel. Baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Orville Hoffman on Wednesday December 1. Floyd Lane and Supt M Kirk Sperry travel to Cedar Rapids on business last Tuesday. Supt and Mrs Sperry host teachers for a 7 PM dinner at their home Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
Fred
Fred Resmussen
Ore Phipps
Rasmussen
W. E. Harvey
Cooper
Iowa
John Calleson
Howard Dash
Harold Smith
Eagle Grove
John Swanson
Charles Thompson
Corwith
Henry Geigel
Conrad Elmer
A. Smith
Fort Dodge
Creston
Neb
Peter, Hoesly
Henry Bloom
Wayne Lucas
Storm Lake
Lucas
Ida Bloom
Ardath Goettsch
Bode
Duroc Bears
Frank Anderson
Goldfield
John Zimmerman
Des Moines
H. Scott
Orville Hoffman
Floyd Lane
M. Kirk Sperry
Cedar Rapids
Renwick Town Council Proceedings December 10 1937
Town council met on December 10 1937 with Mayor presiding. Minutes from November 12 approved. Bills submitted by various vendors totaling dozens of dollars. Resignation of assessor Homer P Thiel accepted and R E Cook appointed to fill vacancy. Purchase of Lot 5 Block 6 original town discussed. Treasurer's report presented and electric rates proposed lowering for residential and power customers effective January 1933 billing. Roll calls recorded aye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
Guy Johnson
Brady Transfer & Storage Co
United States Check Book Co
L. W. Miller
Jows Fibre Prod. Inc
Whyte & Son
Elec. Eng. & Const. Co
R. E. Cook
Renwick
Homer P. Thiel
L. E. McDirmid
Long
Latch
Heat Rate and Water Heating Rates on Separate Meter
Rate details show monthly heat energy cost at 0.03 per RWH with a $22 minimum. Water heating off peak priced at 14 per RWH with a $140 monthly minimum. Availability limited to separate meter. language notes adjournment and carrying.
Ride Smart Not Reckless Driving Advice From the Era
Readers compare horse power to wild horses under a car hood and urge balance between horsepower and caution. The piece warns that driving fast on public roads endangers lives and property, urging drivers to pair horsepower with sense and drive carefully.
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Claus Helmke
Helmke
Clere Huston
Regie
Grove
Town
Ray Feltis 5
George Johnson
Main Street
Frank Lewis
Wes
August Hoffman
Einer Hanson
Canton
Hanson
Grace Holman
FL E
Thompson
la Jy Thompson
L.J. Larkin
Minneapolis
Maion
Genevieve Thompson
St. Paul
Brn
Lloyd Walkner
Om Fues- Gar
Edward Engstrom
Iowe State College
Deke Chi
Elmer Engstrom
Kanawha
Alfred Peterson
Jake Blesie
Oscar Engstrom
Alvin Engstrom
Renwick and Vicinity
Ted Handland
Britt
Thor
Wilbur Nissen
Highway 60
Maine
Yanney
Seattle
Nora Nissen
Duroe Bears
Elmer, Larson
Renwick Markets
Gisleby
Darlene Rhosds
Council Proceedings
Chevrolet
Tarra
General Motors
Salex
Corman
Pooner
Detroit
Michigan
S. H. Klassie
Renwick, Ia
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