Local News From Algona Area Fortnight
Local notes report visits and events including W. H. Helmke in Algona last Friday Mildred fisher from Cedar Falls Mrs Rose Hefty hosting Evangelical Ladies Aid The Sperrys attended a funeral in Ledyard Aprons and dry goods at A B Richardson's store Mrs Ewing Holland called to Wheaton Minnesota by her mother's death Funeral today Mr and Mrs Floyd Lane and others attended a home project extension meeting at Clarion Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Homer Thiel of Havelock at the Knont and Thiel homes Jeanette remains in Rowan after visiting there Glara Huston Beauty Shop in Eagle Grove offers complete services Mrs Gerhard Meyer visiting from Dover Port Plans to move to a mall farm near Franklin Grove Ill March 1 Ivan Rasmussen released from quarantine expects sinus operation Doctors note We observed a dog with frozen ash in its mouth and a merchant displaying fish in a high box Mrs Ree Duer and Mr Howard Schoonover visited Roy McCurry for his birthday Announcement of Judith Lyon seven and a half pound girl born January 21 1938 at Keystone Iver Sendar visited by Marion Saxton and Roger Sanborn Lois Sexton returns to Mason City then Audubon Gook busy with assessor books Everett Winter visiting Verne township Duroc Jersey sow sale at W H Heimke farm February 17 Catalogues and bills in preparation Harold Goeitsch Keystone residence announcement of local births and gatherings Lays out a busy community calendar including visits, sales, and family events
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Helmke
Algona
Mildred Fisher
Cedar Falls
Rose Hefty
Evangelical Ladies’ Aid Society
M. Kirk Sperry
Ledyard
A. B. Richardson
Ewing Holland
Donald
Jeanette
Robert Keith
Rowan
Norene Griebe
Skipper Schiesselman
Renwick
Victor
Glara Huston
Eagle Grove
Iows
Gerhard Meyer
Dover Port
P. H. Thiel
Mayer
Iivan Rasmussen
Ree Duer
Clerton
Howard Schoono
Iver Sendar
Herold Sexton
Lois Sexton
Mason City
Audubon
Lake Clippers form at Ed Op Pedahl bore
Nine girls organized the Lake Clippers 4-H club at the Ed Oppedahl barn last Saturday afternoon. Officers elected were Ruth Rasmussen president Joen Rasmussen vice president Ruby Severson secretary treasurer and Lois Rasmussen historian. County 4‑H leaders and committee members attended and installed the officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Oppedahl
The
Lake Clippers
Ruth Rasmussen
Joen Rasmussen
Ruby Severson
Lois Rasmussen
County 4 5
Teachers Entertain Board And Local Social Notes
The Renwick public school faculty hosted the school board and wives at a party Tuesday at the Goettsch home with games and refreshments. Also noted are visits among local families, new hosiery at A B Richardson’s, sales of furniture, and weather reports. A January 17 bank robbery insurance reduction takes effect nationwide except New York, reflecting lowered losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick Public School
R. M. Goettsch
Art Kraft
Maynard Yeomen
Renwick
Will Yeoman
Monticello
Will Schons
Fort Madison
Seturdey
New York
Extraporaneous Speech Concept Cited by Speaker and Audience
The speaker defines extraporaneous speech as a talk given without preparation and with an audience unaware of the content until after it ends. It highlights the spontaneity and uncertain reception of such discourse.
Evangelical Church Announces Day of Prayer Schedule
Evangelical Church led by Pastor F J Lawton invites the community to a Day of Prayer. Morning worship at 11 with Subject Prayer, Sunday School at 10, and evening service at 7 30 on the same day. Bible study Thursday at 7 30. Theme The Second Coming of Christ. Local Missionary Society participates. welcome extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zimmerman
Missionary Society of the Church
Christ
St Pauls Lutheran Church Announces Services and Activities
St Pauls Lutheran Church led by Pastor J H Reents lists German services at 9 a m and 11 a m with Sunday School at 10 a m and 1 45 p m Corwith, plus 2 30 p m divine service. Luther League devotional at 7 45 p m on What Has Confirmation Meant to Me led by Nadine Shores. Confirmation instruction Saturday at 1 30 p m and choir practice Saturday at 7 45 p m at A W Trummet home. Ladies Aid meets next week Wednesday at Mrs R M Goettsch home. St Pauls invites you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Nissen
Corwith
Luther League
Nadine Shores
A. W. Trummet
Ladies’ Aid Society
R. M. Goettsch
St. Paul’s
M E Church Notes CG Yeager Pastor
The M E Church notes list CG R Yeager as pastor with Hardy Morning Worship at 10 a m and Sunday School at 11 a m led by W S James and Ruth Brayton. Renwick Sunday School starts at 10 a m and the high school choruses will provide special music. Sixty men attended the Brotherhood supper and meeting Monday evening at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy
S.james
Epworth
Donald Smith
Ruth Brayton
Renwick
Brotherhood
Renwick Markets Midweek Quotations From Local Dealers
Local dealers quote market values for Wednesday February 2 with updates subject to correction. Cera grade No 3 oats hogs price and eggs listed amid miscellaneous entries for cream and sweet goods in shorthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cera
Star Cleaners Webster City Offer
Dry Cleaning time before spring with Star Cleaners of Webster City offering guaranteed satisfaction. Pick-up service in Renwick every Tuesday and Friday. Leave bundles with E G Griebel, agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Cleaners
Webster City
Renwick
E. G. Griebel
Residence for Sale in Renwick Area Tow a
Three 560 by 140 foot lots provide space for an 8 room house with water and electrical service. Outbuildings and several fruit trees accompany the property. For details write P.O. Box 190 Renwick Tow a
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P.O. Box
Renwick
Towa
Rockwood Visit and Fort Dodge Hospital Update
Miss Vivian Rockwood is home from Webster City for the weekend. Jim Anderson underwent another operation at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Dodge last Saturday and is reported to be in a very serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Rockwood
Webster City
Jim Anderson
Lutheran
Fort Dodge
Right of way and courteous driving urged for safety
A discussion promotes yielding at intersections to prevent crashes, stressing that courtesy and prudent driving go together. Local notes report Fort Dodge visitors, family visits, and social events, plus a groundhog forecast for early spring and a Burns celebration in Traer.
AiR PROGRESS PUTS END TO FRONTIERS
Canada’s commercial air transport shows record express freight and airmail in 1936. Freight rose 43 percent to about 25,250,000 pounds with eight large carriers carrying most, while airmail hit 1,153,812 pounds as Wings Ltd moved a full mining plant 145 miles and ferried heavy equipment and workers between sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canada
Drinking Rules for Anite Drivers City Hospital London
Dr Alexander Baldie, divisional surgeon of the metropolitan police, offers a set of refreshment rules for motorists. Key tips include skipping alcohol before driving, avoiding drinking on long trips, and only drinking with meals. The advice emphasizes not driving after modest alcohol consumption and sipping water to counter fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anite
London
England
Alexander Ba
Metropolitan Police
Baldie
Cattlemen in Cheyenne Report Best Year Since 1929
Wyoming cattlemen, led by state cattle growers association secretary Russell Thorp, say the year is the best since 1929. The comment comes as producers enjoy strong markets and higher cattle prices across the state, signaling renewed optimism for ranchers statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Russell Thorp
State Cattle Growers’ Association
Thumb'ng Ordinance Stops Free Ride Policy in Warren
A new city ordinance in Warren Ohio bans thumb ing for a free ride. The measure aims to end hitchhiking style conveyance by residents and visitors, effective immediately, with enforcement by local police and fines for violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannes Warren
Ohio
Incomes in Million Class Highlight 1935 Tax Figures
Treasury data show one person in 3.1 million earned $1,000,600 plus in 1935 while 1 in 3.86 million paid higher rates. Boom year 1929 saw 513 individuals with seven figure incomes amid evolving tax brackets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Treasury
Squires
Trailer Homes Increase Tenfold in Two Years
Earl M. Kouns, director of the state welfare department, warns that trailer homes are expanding rapidly and may become a significant factor in Colorado relief. He notes nationwide trailer numbers rising from 20,000 in 1925 to about 200,000 currently, with estimates of a million people living in trailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colo
Earl M. Kouns
State Welfare Department
Ekouns
Colorado
America
Judge Removes Hat in Court Debate
In a Southeastern court, Mrs. Duncan becomes the first woman on the police bench and causes a stir by appearing hatless. Judge Harris notes the moment is not a protest but a personal choice, claiming thinking improves without a hat.
Thirteen-year-old Br- 0 in for nine months at village project
A readably garbled report notes a thirteen year old boy in a nine month stay connected to a village construction project that includes an arch, park, school, rating station, homes and town gardens.
Farmer's What Is It Ducks Through Somersworth Tale
A fragmented local piece from Somersworth New Hampshire describes a farmer and a peculiar duck hen named George Beeshen. The odd creature’s short legs and waddling gait are noted in a quirky, informal tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somersworth
George Beeshen
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