Death Takes Pioneer Resident of Vernon Two
Vernon Township pioneer Joseph Walkner, born March 27, 1861 in Dubuque Iowa, died December 9 1931 after a two day illness of asthma. He lived in Vernon and Kernville areas, married Katherine Kinase of Renwick in 1888, leaving four sons and two daughters. Survived by sons Alvey Joseph Lloyd Lee and Millard Frank and daughter Viola Mae Shurtz, with siblings Mrs Elgarth and Pred Walkner. Funeral service was at Evangelical Chapel, Rev O Hachlen officiating, burial in Vernon cemetery.
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Doxaph Walkner
Verton Township
Dubuque
Lows
Humboldt County
Paranta
Genie Rice
Koyauth
Corwith
Hawginee
Vernet Township
Nvey
Higaon Lloyd
Wast
Renwick
Velowves
Alvey Joseph
Lloyd Leg
Millard Frank
Viola Mac Shuria
Elgarth
Pred Walkner
Fort Darlge
Joseph Walknar
Evangelical
Little Nine Banquet At LaVerne Gym Honors Leaders
The Little Nine banquet gathered all school reps including captains and coaches at LaVerne gym. About thirty attended the dinner, teachers served a three course meal, and numbers by Ber nies Swenean L Spotwood and Ricard Niver plus a reading by Evan Lichty entertained. A post dinner discussion on athletics followed led by Supt Swanson. New officers were elected: President SB Bliss Vice President M J Sperry Secretary Supt Sayre. Little Nine Tournament slated for Goldfield February 14 and 20. A post banquet basketball game between captains and coaches ended with the coaches winning 30 to 18.
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LaVerne Gym
Memlay
Agapeinion
Bernies Swenean
L. Spotwood
Ricard Niver
Evan Lichty
Supt. Swanson
Wumbalitt
SB. Bliss
M. J. Sperry
Renwick
Supt. Sayre
Garlibald
Nowne
Goldfield
AL Ue
Savas
Cupiains
Sheriff Coming Dee in Renwick to Take Applications
Sheriff Coming Dee and Deputy Bradley will be in Renwick Friday December 18 to take applications for licenses. They will hold a session at Ixelida Cafe from 9 o'clock for the rest of the day. Anyone without a license should apply to avoid a trip to Dakota City.
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Sexe
Bradley
Renwick
Ixelida Cafe
Anyona
Thame
Dakola City
County Declamatory and B B Tournament Plans Outlined
A county meeting at the Dakota City school house set dates for a boys declamatory and county basketball tournament plan. Participants include Bode Bradgate Gilmore City Humboldt Ottosen Thor Renwick Verna and Dakota City with events in Humboldt high school and Dradgary Mebuney dates February 6 11 22 26 27. Sub county contests split east and west with venues at Bode Vernon Consolidated Thor Livermore and Hardy.
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Dakota City
Couity
Bode
Gilmore City
Ottveen
Bradgate
Pindeer
Vernon Consolidated High School
Vernon Consolidated
Renwick
Thor
Livermore
Hardy
Mable Laws
Hardy Rutland
Humboldt High Subeot
Yall
Five Cows Illustrate Dairy Profit and Bankers Aid
A county banker argues five good cows yield enough milk and cream to cover taxes, auto license, tires, kitchen cabinet, weaving machine, furniture, school books, and children’s clothes. He says funds to buy the cows can be borrowed, as bankers support dairy expansion to strengthen the local economy.
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Piy Uis
Dressed Hog Stolen From E Packard Yard
A hog dressed by E Packard was left to cool, but pieces were stolen during supper. Tracks indicate a vehicle drove by the yard and the thief returned on foot to take the meat, then drove away.
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E. Packard
Bdred Packard
Tiee
Reverend Lease Survives Narrow Car Overturn Near Bancroft
Reverend W H Tease had a close call Sunday morning three miles north of Tosennace on his way to Bancroft. He avoided a truck and his car left the pavement, turning twice and overturning before landing in a ditch wheels up. He crawled free with help and was uninjured though shaken, lamenting missed sermons and meetings due to the crash.
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Algona
W. H. Teasé
Tosen Nace
Lease
Dead Birds Cover Streets in Laurens and Pocahontas
Hundreds of snow birds lay dead on Laurens streets last Wednesday morning and a similar scene was reported in Pocahontas. Theories blame bright lights or frozen breath for suffocation while observers note the birds were migrating and previously unseen in the area.
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Laurens and
Pocahontas
Laurens
Royéere
Interesting Notes On Bridges And Global Stats
The note highlights the Uayonne ridge over the Kill Van Kull as the world’s longest arch span bridge connecting New Jersey and Staten Island. It cites Argentina’s radio leadership with 43 stations and about 400,000 receivers Bets. mentions $2.5 billion invested in cinema and studios. notes Zuyder Zee drainage expanding land by 550,000 acres. China’s population at 474,787,000. and reports on injuries from rail, home, and automobile accidents totaling about 20,000 Americans killed yearly.
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Kill van Kull
New Jersey
Staten Island
New York
Primary 60 Extended to Missouri State Line
The State Highway Commission extends Primary 60 south of Des Moines to the Missouri line. It follows the former Primary 6 route through Knoxville Centerville and Abia. Primary 60 now runs from the Missouri line north to Des Moines via Bagte Grove Goldfeld and Renwick to Primary 18 near Wesley. Highway No 32 becomes U S Highway 6 from Cape Cod to Colorado.
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The
State Highway Commission
Des Moines
Missouri State Line
Knoxville
Centerville
Abia
Bagte Grove
Goldfeld
Renwick
Wesley
Cape Cod
Colorado
Weather Bureau's Longevity Fails to Improve the Weather
The Weather Bureau has existed for over four decades yet shows little improvement in weather outcomes, with critics arguing longevity does not equate effectiveness and noting gaps in predictive accuracy.
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Weather Bureau
Renwick Community Creamery Opens January 2nd
The Renwick Community Creamery announces its January 2 opening for farmers and dairymen. It outlines semi monthly checks, weight based cream testing, cash price options, in plant customer service, and designated local cream truck drivers to serve a large Renwick territory.
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Renwick
Christmas Season at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church invites all to attend services next Sunday for morning worship and Sunday School with a Christmas lesson. An evening program titled The Quest of the Light is planned for December 21, followed by Good Tidings of Great Joy. Pastor J A Hurley urges participation in church activities during the holiday season.
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Jesus Christ
God
House of God
Young’ Peoples Meeting
Church Notes at MLBE Parish Preview Free Hospital Service Plan
MLBE church notes by Pastor George St McDowell discuss a new free hospital service plan for members and how to enroll. The message urges inquiry to the pastor and notes rising demand for free care, funded by White Cross. Also mentions a district music festival rehearsal and February plans to travel to Algona. Sunday School and morning worship times are listed with an invitation to regular attendees and newcomers.
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White Cross
Algona
Chureh
Evangelical Church Services and Activities Schedule
Evangelical Church announces Sunday worship at 10 a m led by Pastor Haeblen with evening service at 7 30 p m. Midweek service Tuesdays at 7 p m at Mrs Anna Schneiders home. Junior BE and EB meet Sundays at 1 a m. Ladies Aid meets first Wednesday monthly. Woman's Missionary Society meets second Wednesday. Choir practice Thursdays at 7 30 p m.
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A. Mt
E.L.C
Toem
Anna Schneider
L. CG
Island
Ladies’ Aid Society
Woman's Missionary Society
Steond
St Pauls Lutheran Church announces services and groups
St Pauls Lutheran invites as pastor Geo F Dirks. Sunday School 4:00 p m. Services 12:00 p m. German worship last Sunday 9:00 a m. Luther League devotional first and third Sundays 7:30 p m. Ladies Aid first Wednesday 2:00 p m. You are welcome to our place of worship. Americans may breathe easier after grand jury adjourns.
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Luther League
Ladies Aid
Swatship
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Vernon Two
Dee
Argentina
Zuyder Zee
Uwolt and Sill
China
Ministry of the Interior
Missouri
Henry Luchsinger
Harry Packard
Otto Swanson
Tjeran Nerem
Renwick Community Creamery
A. D. Gimer & Son
First Baptist Church
J. A. Hurley
Mlbe
George St. McDowell
Evangelical Church
D. Haeblen
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