Frank Straight Writes From Chokio Minn
A letter from Frank Straight of Chokio Minnesota discusses the recent election as settling major national problems. He sends a check for subscriptions to Republican newspapers, noting no one asks about political origin for payments. He mentions snow around election time, warmer weather, completed fall farm work, and deer hunting. Frank and his mother are in good health and send regards to friends.
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The
Times
Frank Straight
Chokio
Minn
Frank
Renwick Loses Tough Game to LuVerne High
The Scarlet Raiders fell to LuVerne 41 to 37 on their home floor after a tense finish. Renwick tied the score at 37 with five seconds left but missed two free throws then LuVerne pulled away in the overtime. LuVerne’s seconds also beat Renwick 18 to 15. Renwick schedules Corwith on January 8 for a full program.
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Scarlet Raiders
LuVerne
Raiders
Renwick
LaVerne
Corwith
Foot Crushed At Implement Shop Sidelined Worker
Will Claussen suffered a crushed instep when a backing truck rolled over his foot at S. H. Klassie's implement shop last Saturday. An Eagle Grove x ray showed no broken bones. a cast supports the injured foot. He will be unable to perform active labor for some time and uses crutches to get around.
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Will Claussen
S. H. Klassie
Mr. Claussen
Eagle Grove
Will
California Trip For McGowan Family With Rose Bowl Plans
James McGowan Jr. and Everett travel from Goldfield with Mr and Mrs Guy Wheeler heading to California via Denver to San Francisco and Los Angeles. They plan two weeks away and expect to attend the Rose Bowl game and Rose Parade in Pasadena on New Year’s day. The Wheelers stay for the winter.
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James McGowan Jr
Everett
Guy Wheeler
Goldfield
California
Denver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
James
Pasadena
Wheelers
Mailman theft chase prompts safety measures
El lis McCurry reports a laundry bag stolen from a mail box near Goldfield. He pursued in a hunt that identified carrier Harry Bonwell driving a gray Whyte Motor Co. sedan, while his own car was in repair. Bonwell now outfits his vehicle with bullet proof glass and wears a vest.
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Eagle Grove Eagle
Ellis McCurry
Goldfield
Harry Bonwell
McCurry
Rudy Schilpull
Mr. Schipull
Mr. McCurry
Bonwell
Whyte Motor Co
Gilmore Williams Dies at 63 In Wisconsin Minnesota Memoir
Gilmore Williams died Monday morning at his brother in law Emil Lerdal’s home south of Renwick at age 63 after a year of illness. Born on a farm near Bode he lived in Wisconsin and Minnesota and married Mina Lerdal of Goldfield in 1923. He worked in farming and other jobs and is survived by his mother, wife, and six sisters. Short services were held at the Lerdal home and burial followed in Lyle, Minnesota.
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Gilmore Williams
Emil Lerdal
Renwick
Lerdal
Mr. Williams
Bode
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Mina’ Lerdal
Goldfield
Sioux Falls
Timan
Williams
Lyle, Minn
Howard Persons Writes From Oklahoma City
Howard Persons reports from Oklahoma City, where he has moved to work in his father's old tracts as a carpenter. He notes the city is booming with ample building work, and the area he lives in stretches north and south, east of the Santa Fe tracks, reaching the capital grounds and the governor's mansion.
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Howard Persons
Oklahoma City
Okla
Howard
J B C Christmas Luncheon At Mrs Mitchells Home
The Jolly Birthday club held its annual Christmas party last Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Terry Mitchell’s home with associate hostesses Mrs. Guy Ballard and Mrs. Edward Luehsinger. A 1 o’clock luncheon was served. A Christmas tree stood in the living room for a gift exchange. Mrs. George Hoffmann and Mrs. Edward Luehsinger organized the entertainment.
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Jolly Birthday Club
Terry Mitchell
Guy Ballard
Edward Luehsinger
Christman
George Hoffmann
Edward Luchsinger
Kerrs Spend Winter in Circleville Ohio
Mr and Mrs John Kerr left last Thursday night for Circleville Ohio to spend the winter with relatives. The couple makes the annual winter trip by various means and this year was taken to Webster City by Mr and Mrs Fred Rasmussen to catch the train.
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John Kerr
Circleville
Ohio
Kerrs
Fred Rasmussen
Webster City
Christmas Party Observed by The Fortnightly Club
The Fortnightly club held its annual Christmas party last Thursday at Mrs. D. J. Christenson’s home with assistant hostess Mrs. J. S. Peer. Tables gleamed with Christmas decorations. After luncheon, a program of music readings and games followed, and Santa Claus handed out gifts to members, making it a very enjoyable occasion.
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D. J. Christenson
J. S. Peer
Santa Claus
Birthday Cheese Gift From Holland Reaches Laura Jones
Laura Jones received a round cheese from Amsterdam, Holland, sent by fourteen year old Jeanne Prims. The gift arrived Monday, timed to Laura's Tuesday birthday, continuing their yearlong correspondence between the two girls.
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Laura Jones
Holland
Jeanne Prims
Amsterdam
Laura
Miss Prims
SOS Bridge Dinner At Mrs Black Home
SOS bridge club enjoyed a 6:80 dinner last Friday hosted by Mrs H D Black. Four tables played bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs R E McGowan Mrs W H Long Mrs Herl Gimer and Mrs Perley Selgelid.
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SOS Bridge Club
H. D. Black
R. E. McGowan
W. H. Long
Herl Gimer
Perley Selgelid
Birthday Party Honoring Donna Lee Hosted by Mrs. Wilbur Nissen
Mrs. Wilbur Nissen entertained many children and their mothers and grandmothers at a birthday party for her daughter Donna Lee held at her home last Friday afternoon.
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Wilbur Nissen
Donna Lee
Twenty One Years Ago Items From Renwick Times 1915
A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Frakes on Wednesday. Miss Anna Elmer visits Henry Bless home at LaVerne. Mrs G S Peters learned of her father’s death in Sheridan Texas. Austin Jenkins died December 13 at his daughter Mrs Kate Packard’s home in Estherville. Cards announced the marriage of E Rugger of Elmore Minnesota. Joe Ross slipped on ice and cut a hand after falling through Olson billiard parlor window. Grace Wedd returns from South Dakota to spend holidays with family. Mrs Gus Rohner returned from Rochester Minnesota in good health and visited Rev Mall and his mother at Mason City. Rev Perry, former pastor here, chosen again to fill Baptist church vacancy with wife and daughter already located here. High school pupils celebrated Henry Eggerth’s eighteenth birthday at his home. Boone Township Rural Life club will host a program at Luni schoolhouse January 4 with participants listed. Mr Knight who left the schoolhouse after season also left unpaid bills and a sold team and wagon, causing mismatched equipment.
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Walter Frakes
Anna Elmer
Henry Bless
LaVerne
G. S. Peters
Sheridan
Texas
Austin Jenkins
Kate Packard
Estherville
E. Rugger
Elmore
Mian
Joe Ross
Grace Wedd
South Dakota
Gus Rohner
Rochester
Minn
Rev. Mall
Mason City
Boone Township Rural Life Club
Luni
M. L. Howell
Carroll Gillespie
Charley Packard
Walter Hoffman
Marvyl Gillespie
Violet Hanson
Evelyn Packard
Nine Samuelson
Lyle Packard
Knight
Winn
Bill i
L. BLP Bridge Club Entertained at Home
The L. BLP bridge club was entertained last Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Winseau. Bridge was played at six tables with prize winners including Mrs. J. W. Fleming, A. R. Martin and L. W. Miller. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Maine Yanney and Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Stefford. Refreshments featured Norwegian pastry.
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L. B. P. Bridge Club
Traveling party to Texas from Wichita Falls area
Mr and Mrs Rudy and daughter Maxine along with Mr and Mrs Robert McKenna depart for Texas visiting Mr Big Mae Wilson in Wichita Falls and Philis Bartleville to become better acquainted with products at the Gilling station. They expect a ten day trip.
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Rudy
Biles
Maxine
Robert McKenna
Texas
Big Mae Wilson
Wichita Falls
Philis Bartleville
Renwick Times announces weekly publication details
The Renwick Times announces a Thursday edition schedule, publisher L W Miller, post office entry and 1664 establishment. Rates listed include one year mail subscription for two dollars. The notice preserves classic small town newspaper branding and archival style.
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L.W. Miller
Renwick
Farm Bureau Elects Humboldt County Leaders at Annual Meeting
Edward Oppedahl of Renwick was elected president of Humboldt County Farm Bureau. Levi Olson of Beaver township became vice president, J. Sayers named secretary, and Wendell Friday of Renwick elected treasurer. Membership fees rose from 5 to 10 dollars.
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Edward Oppedahl
Renwick
Humboldt County Farm Bureau
Levi Olson
Beaver Township
BR. J. Sayers
Ee Wendell Friday
Humboldt County Board bans car relief for dependents
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution denying relief to any applicant who spends money on buying or operating an automobile, except when used for their trade or business.
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Board of Supervisors of
Humboldt County
Farm Sale Near Renwick Raises $15000
Emil Lerdal purchased the former Pete Peterson farm four miles south of Renwick from Federal Farm Loan Bank of Omaha for 147 acres at a consideration of $15000.
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Emil Lerdal
Pete Peterson
Renwick
Federal Farm Loga Bank of
Omahe
Ward Barnes Recaps Labor Turmoil in Eagle Grove Column
Ward Barnes reports in his Human Interest column from last week on an incident at the Eagle Grove paper where a linotype operator was compelled to resign. He hints at underlying tensions and a possibly mistaken or murky cause behind the forced departure.
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Ward Barnes
Eagle Grove Eagle
Linotype
Musta
Ben Somethin
Ex-King Edward Worries Over Ongoing Ailments
The former monarch, following abdication, endures severe head and ear pains and is feared to awaken one morning with intensified suffering that would dwarf his current ailments.
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Edward
Old age plan hints at fewer infirmaries in county
A discussion suggests the old age Social Security Act might reduce the need for county infirmaries. The speaker notes it could still preserve infirmaries as a haven for employers who pay most taxes yet receive little security, implying a benefit to employers rather than retirees.
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Renwick Savings Bank
Insurance and Farm Loans
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Renwick, Iowa
Farmers Co-operative Co
G. L. Peterson
Mgr
Merry
A. B. Richardson
Chokio, Minn
LuVerne High
J. B.C
Renwick Times
Perry
Baptist Church
Henry Eggerth
L. Blp
Bridge Club
Heads Farm Bureau
Renwick Theatre
Ming
Bobby Bree
Comedy and News
Npliss
Anne Shirley
Guy Hibbee
Dron Beal
Ile
Bank
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