Albert McPeak 85 Dies in Akron Colorado Rites Held Here
Albert McPeak born December 24 1852 in Alton Illinois died February 2 1938 in Akron Colorado. He leaves 7 sons 2 daughters 24 grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral held last Saturday at Renwick home of Mr and Mrs Walter McPeak with ministers R E Cook and C R Yeager officiating burial Elmwood Cemetery.
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Albert McPeak
Alton
Ilinois
Pat
Eternal Life
Akron
Colorado
Olive Woods
Maquoketa
Renwick
Iowa
Arickaree
Frances Culpit
Walter McPeak
R. E. Cook
C. R. Yeager
Elmwood Cemetery
Elmwood Cemetery. Mr. McPeak
Rites Held Here for Mrs Mabel Mosely 68
Mrs Mabel T Phipps Mosely died February 5 1938 in Waterloo Iowa aged 68 years and 1 month. She was born January 4 1870 in Hopkinton Massachusetts and moved to Iowa with her parents as a child. She married S E Mosely May 21 1891 and lived in Renwick and other Iowa towns before settling in Waterloo. Survived by an adopted daughter Mrs A R Gillians of Lottsburg Virginia two sisters and two brothers all of Renwick and several relatives. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 pm at the Renwick First Methodist church with Rev C R Yeager officiating. Burial in Elmwood cemetery.
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Mabel T. Phipps
Hopkinton
Mese
Waterloo
Iowa
Wright County
S. E. Mosely
Renwick
A. R
Hazel) Gillians
Lottsburg
C.H. Long
Ora Phipps
Wilburn
Walter Phipps
Osely
Rennes
Methodist Church
C. R. Yeager
Elmwood Cemetery
Card of Thanks From the McPeak Families
The McPeak Families express gratitude to friends for the help and for the beautiful flowers shown during their recent bereavement.
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McPeak
Bert Block Suffers Head Injury Kicked by Horse
Bert Block and Ralph Block suffered injuries at the farm last Friday when a horse kicked Bert in the head, cutting a deep scalp wound requiring stitches. Ralph, laid up with a lame back, was also hurt but received prompt medical care from Dr. Turner and is recovering with his head bandaged.
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Bert Block
Ralph
Men’s Community Club Meeting Set for Monday Night
The Men’s Community club will meet Monday evening February 11 at the schoolhouse. Rev. F. J. Lawton of the Evangelical church will speak on Lincoln. A male quartet will provide music. All men and young men of Renwick and surrounding area are invited.
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F. J. Lawton
Evangelical Church
Lincoln
Renwick
Death of Mrs. Mary Ketman Flemmig in Dakota City
Mrs. Mary Ketman Flemmig, 82, died at her Dakota City home after a lingering illness. She was the mother of C. F. Flemmig and is survived by several other children. Funeral services were held this morning in Dakota City with Rev. C. G Wright officiating.
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Mary Ketman Flemmig
Dakota City
C. F. Flemmig
Flemmig
Rev
C. G Wright
Youngster Breaks Leg At Home In Renwick Party Plans Set
The youngest son of Mr and Mrs Talmai Heggen broke his leg last Thursday after falling from a high chair. He is recovering well. Renwick high school freshman class hosts a party February 16 at the schoolhouse from 730 to 10 pm. Miss Velya Hoffman and Leonard Christensen of St Ansgar were dinner guests Monday at Otis Johnson’s home in Eagle Grove.
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Talmai Heggen
Renwick High School
Velya Hoffman
Leonard Christensen
St. Ansgar
Otis Johnson
Eagle Grove
Nate Stevens Injured in Farm Spreader Accident
Nate Stevens employed at the Floyd Lane farm and driver of a Rerwick school bus fell from a spreader last Thursday. A wheel ran over a stake, the machine skidded, he hit shoulders and the back of his head, dazed, but reached the house for a doctor. He suffered a slight concussion and was in serious condition for days, with expectation of recovery. Floyd Lane has been driving the bus while Nate recovers.
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Nate Stevens
Floyd Lane Farm
Rerwick
Bat
Floyd Lane
Nate
Airs Saxton's Father Dies at Humboldt Home
Henry Marcellus 86 died Sunday at his Humboldt home after weeks of illness. He was the father of Mrs. Harold Saxton who recently cared for him there. Mr and Mrs Saxton attended the Humboldt funeral Tuesday afternoon with Rev Harry M Burns officiating.
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Henry Marcellus
Humboldt
Harold Saxton
Saxton
Bridge Club Luncheon Yields High Low and Draw Prizes
The SOS bridge club held a 1 PM luncheon last Friday at Mrs A R Martin's home. After the meal four tables played bridge with Mrs L W Miller winning high score, Mrs M Kirk Sperry taking low score, and Mrs A H Stafford receiving the draw prize.
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SOS Bridge Club
A. R. Martin
L. W. Miller
M. Kirk Sperry
A. H. Stafford
Young group dines and dances at Yanney home
A company of 16 friends of Harold Yanney attended a 6:30 Wednesday dinner at Mr and Mrs Maiie Yanney. Afterward the youths enjoyed games and dancing, continuing the social evening at the home.
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Harold Yanney
Maiie Yanney
L B P Bridge Club Hosts Dinner and Bridge
Mr and Mrs H D Black entertained the L B P bridge club at their home last Thursday evening with an o clock dinner followed by bridge at five tables Dr and Mrs W H Long were special guests Harold Goettsch of Keystone visited over the weekend at the parental R M Goettsch home
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H. D. Black
Bridge Club
W. H Long
Harold Goettsch
Keystone
R. M. Goettsch
Twenty-One Years Ago Items From Renwick Times
February 8 1917 report notes storm disruption in Renwick area. Services held across churches due to Sunday blizzard. coal shortage hit local light plant. trains blocked and mail carriers took vacation. Granny Grace Fleimmig Humboldt visit. Miss Ethel Beckwith teaches. Corner Store arrow shattered window. basketball game vs Woolstock canceled but played later with Renwick losing.
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Ethel Beckwith
Helen Farrell
Renwick Theatre Schedules Two Shows Each Night
On Fri Feb 11 and Sat Feb 12 Renwick Theatre offers FIT FOR A KING with Joe E Brown plus Sweeties and News at 7:15 and 9:00. Tue Feb 15 and Wed Feb 16 features SPRINGTIME IN THE ROCKIES with Gene Autry plus March of Time and the Races with Drawing Night on Wednesday. You may register on Tuesday for Wednesday drawings. Drawing night 10e 26¢. other nights 10e 20¢. Tune in to WMT on Tues Thurs and Sat at 12:55 for Casa theatre circuit news with free admissions.
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Joe E. Brown
The
Rockies
Gene Autry
WMT
Casa Theatre
L. W. Miller Subscriptions Rate Notice
L W Miller at Renwick Post Office lists subscription rate for one year at two dollars.
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L. W. Miller
Renwick
Government Reports Mockery Red Tape Frustration
In the Livermore Gazette a rant questions the endless government forms and the missing query on wasted days and hours. The piece mocks the focus on demographics and routines while noting fines or imprisonment for noncompliance.
Where the revenue goes in Frederick the Great tale
Delwin Register recalls a banquet where Frederick the Great asks who knows what happens to public revenue. An old Huzzar general demonstrates by circulating a melted ice piece, showing the money passes through many hands until almost none remains. The moral: revenue is in many hands, not wisely controlled.
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Delwin Register
Frederick the Great
Frederick Fnally
Frederick
Little Businessmen Seek White House Conferences
A study of small town businessmen seeking White House conferences reveals varied backgrounds. One is a senator four years in office, another a WPA laborer, a World War veteran on disability pension, and a New York taxi driver. The analysis notes the push for relief measures aimed at ordinary towns and their shopkeepers.
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White House
New York
Naval Expansion Race Looms Between United States and Japan
The United States and Japan are set to engage in a naval expansion race. The current program, approved by the President, plans a multi year build up of the navy. It calls for many minor ships and several capital ships with heavy main guns costing millions.
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United States
Japan
Krafts Host Bridge Club Evening at Home
Mr and Mrs Fred Kraft entertained their bridge club at their home last Thursday evening. Mrs Floyd Lane and J E Jones won the high score prizes and Mrs Lane also won the traveling prize. Refreshments were served by the hostess at the close of the evening.
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Fred Kraft
Floyd Lane
J. E. Jones
Snow Ridge Cleared On Main Street By Warne Harris
Warne Harris drove his large tractor plow and grader along Main street on Tuesday and removed the long-standing snow ridge that had blocked the center of the street for several weeks.
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Warne Harris
Main Street
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Renwick Savings Bank
Renwick, Iowa
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
H. E. Luchsinger
Dyer’s Hatchery
Chiropractic
Susanne Gallup
Lewis Store Britt
Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Mason City
S. H. Klassie
Allis-Chalmers
Colo
Mabel Mosely
L. B. P. Bridge Club
Renwick Times
BC Barvices
Fred Myers
Bergna Falls
Minn
A.B. Richardson
George Beill
Lilian Tanck
Martin’s
Vernon Consolidated School
Alice Merson
John Hefty
Vernon District No. 2
Evener
Woolstock
P. H. Thiel
Iowa City
Des Moines
Thiel
Ed Paimaieer
Renwick Theatre
Livermore Gazette
Lst
Entertains Bridge Club
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