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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
5
Frank Berry fell asleep at the wheel while driving from Woolstock to Renwick last Sunday night. His car went off No 60 near the Carl Flemmig farm, burst open and rolled several times, but Berry was thrown clear and escaped with minor bruises. He walked home and went to bed.
Firemen and volunteers fought a morning blaze at Carter's hotel cafe in Goldfield last Friday. The two story frame building suffered roof damage after quick actions saved the structure, avoiding a broader block fire near Mosely's grocery and the IL B P Bridge Dinner site.
The fifth annual performance of Handel's Messiah by a seventy-voice chorus directed by Mrs. D. J. Christenson at the high school auditorium drew a capacity audience last Sunday evening. Reported as the best locally, the audience showed keen appreciation for the oratorio.
The Fortnightly club held its annual Christmas party last Thursday afternoon at Mrs. A. H. Stafford home. Mrs. George Latch assisted as hostess. A 1:30 luncheon followed, with a two course menu. Mrs. D. J. Christianson led the program assisted by members, a Christmas program was presented. The Stafford home was festively decorated and a trimmed Christmas tree stood by the fireplace. At the program's end Gloria Stefford acted as Santa Claus distributing the gifts.
Fred Eden of Titonka bought the 160 acre John Zweifel estate farm located one mile east of Vernon consolidated school for 100 dollars per acre. Fred Loeffler had farmed the property the prior year.
Mrs. Winfred Baker celebrated her daughter Laura Jeanice turning three with a Friday afternoon party at her home. Five little girls and their mothers attended, enjoying games and refreshments.
Testing cattle for tuberculosis, required every three years, is underway in Humboldt County. Dr. J. F. Ball of Fort Dodge supervises local veterinarians as the three month program proceeds. Also noting visitors from Minnesota and local family visits to relatives in the area.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Nissen hosted a large dinner last Sunday at their home in honor of their daughter Donna Lee who celebrated her fourth birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nissen and son Herman, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Nissen and daughter Marie, Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Donald McGowan and daughter Karen, and Mrs. Robert Watson visiting from Omaha Nebraska.
The L B P bridge club met last Thursday at 7 pm with a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Beenen. Five tables of bridge followed with prizes awarded to Dr. L R Turner for high score, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rasmussen for low score, and Dr. W H Long for the traveling prize.
Mr and Mrs Fred Kraft entertained their bridge club at their home last Thursday evening. Bridge was played at four tables. The high score prize was awarded to Mr and Mrs Virgil Erwin, and Mr and Mrs Floyd Lane received the low score prize. Refreshments were served at the close.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Lane and children visited the parental C J Lane home in Eagle Grove for Sunday dinner. Mr and Mrs Art Nunnemaker of Holmes were Sunday guests at W G Snyder's home. Dolores Blesie Ivan Maurer Lois Baker Mary Lois Flemmig Lavonne Helmke and Mildred Fisher returned from Cedar Falls for Christmas vacation.
From the Renwick Times December 20 1917 Lee Smallwood and Fay Snader enlist in the U S Army Nellie Thiel home from Des Moines for Christmas Ralph and Mrs Anderson welcomed a baby boy born Friday December 14 Six pages long for Christmas ads Harve Me Peak in France writes he is well and enjoying army life Local youngsters at G A Stoddard's for Phil's birthday Hallie Allinson sold his barber shop to Chas Helmke Red Cross donation sale raised 340 dollars Frank A Gotch former world heavyweight champion dies in Humboldt Fortnightly Club met at Mrs L E McDirmid program by Mrs Flemig and Mrs Rockwood Allinson leaves barber chair. Hallie stays until replacement found Carroll Richardson passes Marines exam headed to South Carolina Coast Artillery men Searles and Zimmermen stationed in Colorado Parent teacher association organized at school with Mrs W H Martin president and other officers to meet first Friday evening each month.
The Literary Guild ladies held their annual Christmas party for the children last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Perley Selgelid. A decorated Christmas tree with gifts for all children and club members was the highlight. Mrs. Telmai Hegi gen led the program with games, followed by refreshments.
Two nightly shows start 730 and 900 PM. Christmas weekend features Happy Landing with Sonja Henie and Don Ameche on December 24 and 25. December 27 and 28 present Bluebeard's Eighth Wife starring Claudette Colbert Gary Cooper and Edward Everett Horton plus News. Wednesday drawing night. register Tuesday for Wednesday drawings. Admission Adults 20 and 26 cents. children 10 cents.
The Renwick Times, established in 1884 and published each Thursday morning by L. W. Miller, notes its post office entry as second class matter and lists a subscription rate of one year for $2.08.
A public safety reminder urges care during Christmas season. It warns against candles on trees and near decorations as fires threaten children. It urges safe electric lights, nonflammable costumes, and proper disposal of wrappings to prevent rapid fires and injuries.
Congress can appropriate four and a half billion dollars without hesitation while government splits over a proposal to furnish the governor with one automobile. By extending its cotton loan the governments saw world bales of the staple, enough to shape Cleanses in the next election.
The Eastern Stars held their annual election of officers on Tuesday with Mrs George Lateh named Worthy Matron, Mrs Walter McPeaky Associate Matron, Rev G R Sager Worthy Patron, Wr Beenen Associate Patron, Mrs BL McGowan Secretary, Mrs B D Black Treasurer Bertie Martin Conductress, and Mrs Charles Trask Associate Conductress.
Theber and Winston Yeager return from Drake University for holidays while Helen Latch hosts a Christmas party at home. Clarence Hoovier Eunice Kinessy visit from Western Union College Le Mars. Gilbert Carlson Ch Burk and Renemeth visit Corwith Jobo Callie Lawrence homes. Bobby Cook ill with measles at grandparents Rev and Mrs R B Cook. Mrs 8 L Jackson visits daughter Anawayne in Mankato then returns home for Christmas. George Laten Nellie Barnes and family visit Manly relatives before Christmas celebrations.
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