Messiah Presentation Draws Large Local Audience
The Uhrivtinag Messiah was presented last Sunday evening at the high school by a community chorus of sixty five from four churches Hardy Lake Lutheran Nor Was greeted by an audience of about ly six hundred The oratorio was well presented and praised as equal to larger towns Mrs D Theistenaon conducted the chorus soloists Ruth Middleton Rosamund Hefty Irvine Peer Shomna Miller Alma Scott and A Richardson led the orchestral sections A violin quartet and ensemble also performed A free will offering of over 26 00 was received to help defray expenses.
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Tha Hyeh School
Hardy and
Lake Lutheran
Fuch Dir
Mra
Theistenaon Waa
Ruth Middleton
Rosamund Hefty
Irvine Peer
Jene
Shomna Miller
Kasa
Alma Scott
A. Richardson
Vernon Couple Married At Fort Dodge Friday
Vernon couple Vernon Leater Smith son of I L Smith Hardy and Lucille Kubly daughter of Jol Kubly LaVerne united in marriage Friday at 440 o'clock afternoon in the Fort Dodge Methodist parsonage. Rev Hutchinson officiated with Mr and Mrs Merton Helvick of near Humboldt as attendants. The couple, Vernon consolidated school graduates, plan their home and future.
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Leater Smith
I. L. Smith
Hardy
Lucille Kubly
Jol Kubly
LaVerne
Fort Dodge
Hutchinson
Merton Helvick
Near Humboldt
Din-Lary
Corn Picking Party Aids Renwick Area Farm
A group of thirty neighbors and friends gathered at Howard McCurry's farm south of Renwick last Friday afternoon and picked the rest of Mr McCurry's corn. In four hours they harvested many bushels from twelve acres while Mr McCurry, suffering arthritis, and Mrs McCurry, ill after gallstone surgery in Rochester Minnesota, received help from Mrs W W McCurry and others.
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Howard McCurry
Renwick
W. W. McCurry
Roy McGurry
Will Blesie
McCurry
Bridge Club Hosts To Pain Dinner Evening
The LM. P. bridge party was entertained at a To'clack dinner last Friday by Mr. and Mrs. Win Nise and De and Mrs. L. B. Turner at a farmer's home. Six tables played with high couple scores by Dr. and Mrs. Turner. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Black won the two score prize, Mrs. Maurar received the traveling prize, and Mrs. Harald Goetach the surprise package.
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LM. P
Fortnightly Club Luncheon and Christmas Program
The Wortnightly club met at 1 block from Mrs Loyd Lane's home for a two course luncheon last Thursday. A Christmas program featured Mrs S G Maurer and Mrs Howard Gran ner with a Christmas tree and exchanges of gifts. The Easy Aces bridge group met at Mr and Mrs Ayle McGowan's last Thursday evening with four tables. Mr and Mrs Henry Foster won high and reveling prizes, with refreshments served by the hostess. A note mentions a federal tax at one percent.
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Oblock
Loyd Lane
Mra
Maurer
Howard Granner Ag
Ayle McGowan
Henry Foster
Raiders Rally Past Livermore 21 19 In Overtime Thriller
Renwick high school Scarlet Raiders edge Livermore in an overtime 21 to 19 victory. Wilson led Raiders with seven points, Olson paced Livermore with eight, and Thompson stood out for Renwick with seven. The tight defensive game opened 8 to 4 at halftime before both sides heated up in the second half and overtime.
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Renwick High School
Livermore
Olson
Renwick
Thompson
Wilson
Raiders
Leffler
Renwietk
Te Gimer
Peterson
Larson
L. Garter
Wilton
McCurry
J. Garter
Lotala
TP Ferguson
Bennett
Eff Behoune
Former Renwick Lady Dies at Home in Britt
Mrs. Robert Dressler died last Friday at her home in Britt where the Dresslers moved from Renwick about thirty years ago. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. The Dresslers were well known readers recall, with Mr Dressler formerly a local shoe maker and still in that trade.
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Renwick
Britt
Robert Dressler
Dresslers
Mr. Dressler
Surprise Party Honors Don Peterson Before Navy Leave
Sixteen youths surprised Don Peterson at his home Monday evening for a foresell party before he joins the U S Navy. Games included four tables of rock with Sherrill Oppedahl winning the boys high prize and Vaughan Martin the girls high prize while Eloise Packerd took the low prize. Refreshments followed.
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Don Peterson
Don
U.S. Navy
Sherrill Oppedahl
Vaughan Martin
Eloise Packerd
Renwick Woman's Club Holds Annual Christmas Party
Mrs G L Peterson hosted the Renwick Woman's Club Christmas gathering at her home last Thursday afternoon. The program featured a contest and an original Christmas club poem. Mrs C A Packard won the contest prize. Gifts were exchanged among members. Guest Mrs W A Misher attended. A Christmas tray luncheon was served.
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G. L. Peterson
Renwick
Legion and Auxiliary Plan New Year Party at Hall
The American Legion and Auxiliary met at the Legion hall for December, welcoming three new members and planning a New Year’s Eve party. The Auxiliary will donate and sew rugs for hospitals in Des Moines and Knoxville.
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American Legion and Ausiliary
Legion Hall
Auxiliary
Des Moines
Knoxville
Renwick Times 1918 items recap includes weddings and people
Twenty One Years Ago items note Ernest Kraft serving on a Clarion jury, local shopping trips by several residents, and community updates. Mrs Fred Hefty and Mrs John Callesen shopped in Algona. families from Spirit Lake, Webster City, Omaha, Rochester, Pedr ia, and Renwick are mentioned. A baptism of book work and a new library librarian elected at the Baptist church are recorded. The Farmers Exchange Co opened a new elevator. Katherine Bannick married Frederick Markman with a dinner and future housekeeping plans in Renwick. a Christmas extra page was added.
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Abner Thompson
The
Baptist Church
Farmers Exchange Co
Lindstorm
Hans' Bannick
Katherine
Christmas Seal Fund Thanks for Local Support
The local chairman thanks all who bought Christmas seals. Students sold pits and double cross bars with Junior and Senior High rooms doubling as buyers. To date $24.64 has been received. funds stay in the community and assist first aid kit needs before Christmas day sale closes.
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Christmas Seal Fund
Miss Hewitt
Misa Kymueiller
Renwick Creamery Sees 700000 Lbs Butter This Year
Renwick Community Creamery reports its third year closing with butter production exceeding 700 000 pounds. The note credits loyal patrons and goodwill for reaching this level, placing the plant among the state's best.
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Renwick Creamery
Renwick
Prohibition Era Drinkers Struggle After Prohibition Ends
A number of men who claimed they did not begin drinking until prohibition began admit they kept drinking after prohibition ended. The piece notes ongoing struggles with alcohol and references shifting social attitudes as control waned.
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Prohibtion
Renwick Times Publication Details and Rates
The Renwick Times is a weekly paper established in 1884, published every Thursday morning by L. W. Miller. It notes postal handling as second class and lists a yearly subscription rate of $2.00 for the year.
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Renwick
L. W. Miller
Financial Santa Claus Myths And Federal Grants
One of the greatest obstacles to curing laxity is the desire to get something for nothing. States chase federal funds, claiming credit for grants while the money comes from borrowed federal funds secured by liens. Interest and eventual repayment come from taxation, with states often funding unnecessary relief projects. The public must demand common sense and avoid chasing free money.
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Commonwealths
Santa Clara
Ancient Egypt told reliable plan to stabilize farming
The article argues farmers cannot predict annual yields and must adopt a plan to move from surplus to shortage years. It urges using sound economic practice and organized farmer effort to stabilize production and marketing, noting the difficulty of replacing destroyed crops and the need to carry over surplus from fat years to lean years.
Value of Local Newspaper Advertising Over Circulars
The letter notes direct mail or circulars have little value versus newspaper advertising. Most circulars are wasted, while newspapers act as a family letter read by all, borrowed among neighbors, and passed along to distant friends and relatives.
When You Decide the Young Are Going to the Dogs
A reflective note on aging and judgment about the younger generation. The fragment implies concerns about society and personal experience as time passes. The piece hints at irritation with perceived decline and suggests self-awareness of getting older.
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Renwick Times
Humboldt Rendering Works
Humboldt
Iowa
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Vernon
L. B
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Masy Aces
Woman's Club
Legion
Ausiliary
Lenwick Times
Ernest Kraft
Clarion
Bod. Wenek
H. B. Cole
Whittemore
Hugh Pierce
Magdalene Liscum
Alwona
Mrs.I'red Hefty
John Callesen
Algona
Mr. Rettig
Spirit Lake
Mira
F. Kelling
Omaha
Neb
C. A. Packard
Lee Candance
Webster City
Maude Packard
Nay Gillespie
Henry McCurry
Clarasen
Will Anderson
Pedria, Ill
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