Local News Items Highlight Visits and Socials in County
Hefty returned home from Nebraska after two visits. Frank Berry worked at Selgelid's. Mrs. Orville Carlson of Fort Dodge visited the Chas Schipull home. Methodist Ladies Aid to meet February 23 hosted by Mrs. Calla Tanck. Des Moines visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Clowes and others. A cattle shipment to Chicago involved Ralph Stumbo and others. Clars Heston Beauty Shop advertises services. Miss Derlene Zentner worked in Kelling's cafe during the county tournament. Mrs. Lena E. Miller renewed her Times subscription from Crystal Lake. Several families hosted Sunday dinners at the Maurer and Hofmann homes. Igelid visit to Blue Earth and Des Moines planned. Numerous local relatives visited state hospital in Cherokee. Mrs. R. E. McGowen and others were guests in Norse Springs. An early February baby girl, Maribelle Joyce, born to Irvine Shultz family in Illinois. A fender accident near the section house involved Conrad Baumgartner and two Bode basketball cars.
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Nebraska
Frank Berry
Selgelid’s
Orville Carlson
Fort Dodge
Chas
William Beene
Des Moines
Ralph Stumbo
Harold Amosson
Walter McPeak
Peter Hefty
Chicago
Clars Heston
Esgie Grove
Derlene Zentner
Algons
Wm. Zentner
Kelling
Lena E. Miller
Crystal Lake
Til
the Times
Bob Zweifel
TaVerne
Francis Krause
Rose Hefty
Gon Clarence
C. Maurer
E.C. Selgend
Blue Earth
Minn
Igelid
California
Elroy
Wm. Solmsnn
Velve
Herbert
Lockwood
Burt
L. M. Boun- Stetter
Kay
Orval Hofmann
Fairfield
Dean
Darlene
Edwin Dean
Corwith
Conrad Rensonberg
Humboldt
Hen Geigel
Lene
Fairfield Desn
State Hospital
Cherokee
Renwick Markets Mixed Quotes For February 16
Local dealers publish market quotations for Wednesday February 16 with corrections possible. Corn No 3 is listed with a price, along with other grain figures such as oats, reflecting a compact regional quotation sheet.
Star Cleaners of Webster City Dry Cleaning Offer
Dry Cleaning Now urges spring readiness with Star Cleaners of Webster City offering guaranteed satisfaction. Pick up service in Renwick every Tuesday and Friday with bundles left with agent E. G. Griebel.
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Star Cleaners
Webster City
Renwick
E.G. Griebel
Local Socials and Visits Across Fort Dodge Area
Notices recap a week of visitors and travels including W W Rockwood and family at Fort Dodge. Mr and Mrs Snyder in Rockwell City. Maine Yanney guests of Floyd Lane. Mrs Donald Lambie from Fremont at Packard home. Edith Mae Packard visit. Harry Hansen’s return from Dickeyville. Kerrs’ winter trip to Circleville. Gillians and William stay for funeral in Lottsbor. Packards moving to Welcome Minnesota with farewell church social. Gregerson Nissen and others at Nissan home. Mayer from Devonport visiting Mrs P B Mayer. basketball player Ottosen noted. Maxine Gillespie and Robert White wed last Saturday. Mrs Andrew Frakes visiting old friends. Janice Paulson injures leg at school.
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W. W. Rockwood
Maynard Yeskel
Fort Dodge
W. G. Snyder
Clarence, Black
Rockwell City
Maine Yanney
Floyd Lane
Donald Lambie
Fremont
Web
C. A. Packard
EH. Packard
Edith Mae
Webster City
B. M. Packard
Harry Hansen
Ren- Wick
Dickeyville
Wis
John Kerr
Circleville
Ohio
Arthur Gillians
William
Lottsbore
Mabel Mosely
C.H. Packard
Minn
Henry Gregerson
Humboldt
Wm. Nissen
Nora
Herman
Maurice Nissen
Wilbur Nissan
Gerhere Mayer
Devonport
West Thursder
P. B. Mayer
Ottosen
Leo
Misa Maxine Gillespie
Roy Gillespie
Renwick
Robert White
Goldfield
Little Brown
Andrew. Frakes
Menedge
Mint
Harry Mantle
M. B. Richards
Mire
S. H. Paulson
Marshalltown
Janice Paulson
Safety in schools through patrols and student governance
Every school should implement a safety program with student involvement and local officials supporting it. Safety patrols have shown effectiveness in reducing traffic problems near schools and engaging children, though driver responsibility remains a factor.
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Bois Y
Adoot Atech
M E Church Notes Pastors Yeager and Lay Meetings
M E Church notes list Pastor C R B Yeager and Winston Yeager leading morning worship at 11. Sunday School times are 30 a.m. and 20 a.m. A Sunday afternoon Lay meeting at Clarion is announced for this sub-district with all members invited to attend. You are welcome at any service.
Evangelical Church Activities and Local News
Sunday School at 10 g.m. with John Zimmerman superintendent. Morning worship at 11 with communion and the Cross and Its Message. Evening service at 7:30 with Death-bed Conversion. Bible study Thursday at 7:30. Carl Vought in Eagle Grove on business. Thelma Boger visiting Logan. Howard Doach and Humboldt visit. Epworth League district meeting at Clarion. Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Stafford and Gloria visited Webster City. S. H. Klassie dinner at Tom Michelson’s Humboldt. Harold Saxton with Mrs. Marcellus in Humboldt. Ray Deischer and children visit Raymond Correll. Queen Esthers of Hardy hosted Renwick Standard Bearers at Rev. Yeager’s. Nixon of Pocahontas and Mrs. Jordan of Canada visit Ray Feltis. Steuart Hemlin family and others visit Clarence Johnson. Martha Proud ill, M. Kirk Sperry substitutes. Marriage license issued to Gordon Tanner and Marvel Baker of Swalesdale. Two basketball games at the local gym: faculty ladies vs high school girls and junior high boys vs their dads. high school girls and dads win. Mrs. Arthur Gillians and sons William, Wilbur, and Walter Phipps travel to Waterloo to settle Mrs. Mabel Moseley’s effects. Will Fisher drives truck for storage at Ora Phipps home.
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Thelma Boger
Logan
Howard Doach
Humboldt
Epworth League
Clarion
A. H. Stafford
Gloria
Webster City
H. Klassie
Tom Michelson
Harold Sax
Ray Deischer
Eagle Grove
Raymond Correll
Queen Esthers
Hardy
Renwick
C. R. Yeager
T. A. Nixon
Pocahontas
Gene Jordan
Canada
Ray Feltis
Steuart Hemlin
Joe Johnson
Art
Kiemme
Clarence Johnson
County Sheriff H J Sexe Seeks Re election in Humboldt
Announcement by H J Sexe seeks re election as County Sheriff of Humboldt County. Candidacy is subject to Republican voters at the June 1988 primary election.
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Humboldt County
Laws
H. J. Sexe
County Auditor Augster Primary Vote in Humboldt Iowa
Voters in Humboldt County Iowa head to the June 1938 primary to choose a county auditor candidate, C. H. Johnson listed among contenders.
Baker Edwards announce candidacies Humboldt County Rep
County voters in Humboldt County Iowa are asked to note candidacies for the June 1935 primary. Melvin L Baker runs as Republican for State Legislature representative from Humboldt County subject to June 1935 primary voters. Willard H Edwards also announces Republican bid for the same seat in Humboldt County in the 1938 primaries.
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Humboldt County
Willard H. Edwards
Candidacy Filed for Humboldt County Clerk Reelection
M A Wallukait announces his candidacy for re election as Clerk of the District Court in Humboldt County Iowa subject to Republican voters at the June 6 1988 primary Your support is appreciated.
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Humboldt County
Iowa
M. A. Wallukait
Strachan Seeks Humboldt County Treasurer Nomination
W H Strachan runs in the Humboldt County Republican primary for the office of County Treasurer in June 1988 seeking party selection to serve as treasurer. He faces Republican voters as the candidate for the post.
Town Council Proceedings February 11 1938
Regular meeting of the Town Council held February 11 1938 with all councilmen present Mayor Elmer called the meeting to order and minutes from January 14 were read and approved Bills from L W Miller M B Richardson Co Wisconsin Lumber Co and others were read A motion to pay all bills approved by the finance committee and a roll call followed The Treasurer's report was read A motion to adjourn carried all ayes Fritz Britt Town Clerk.
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Elmer
L. W. Miller
M. B. Richardson & Co
Wisconsin Lumber Co
Wm. Black
Renwick Savings Bank General Elec. Supply Corp
Matt Parrott & Sons Co
A.B. Richardson Humboldt Co. Abstract Co
Herbert Woodcosk
W. D. Allen Mig. Co
R. RB. Bush
Treas. of State
Donald Palmer Howard B. Barton
Waiter Hansen Therman
Finance Committee
Fritz Britt
Strachan Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer
Humboldt resident W. H. Strachan announced his run for county treasurer on the Republican ticket. A long-time local, he served as county supervisor for the first district and as state representative for two terms. He has 22 years as secretary of the actual board in Corinth township and is seen as well qualified for the office. Mrs Floyd Anderson and Misa Louise Byenes are noted as visiting relatives in recent days.
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H. Strachan
Humboldt
Times
Strachan
Humboldt County
Corinth Township
IGE Pack Setting Record For Speed
In Fairbanks Alaska journalist reports from E N Patty former head of Alaska College s school of mines that Black Rapids glacier is advancing at unprecedented speed. Otto William Geist of the University of Alaska museum led measurements showing an average 25 feet per day with a total move of about 250 feet over the observation period. If the advance began last November 1 the glacier may have traveled over 90 feet daily at times. Experts note possible seismic events and avalanches contributing to the rapid pace.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Black Rapids
E. N. Patty
Alaska College
School of Mines
Patty
Muir
Otto William Geist
University of Alaska Museum
Iso
Geist
Pupils Object to Pie Diet at Shelton High School
Shelton Connecticut pupils protested the cafeteria menu as officials, led by Superintendent Barry E Fowler, investigated complaints about “nothing but pie” being sold. Mrs Mary Wright, lunches supervisor, insisted sandwiches were not served, while students described the offerings as insufficient.
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Fowler
Youth Hostels Spread Across Pennsylvania State
Philadelphia inspired youth hostel plan extends from the city to the Manada gap and Appalachian trail. Horse Shoe Trail Club backs the project offering accommodations for riders and cyclists with rates from 25 cents per night. St John Catchpool lauds youth movement for global nature fellowship during his US visit.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Europe
Manada Gap
Appalachian Trail
Horse Shoe Trail Club
New England
St. John Catchpool
America
Train Took Its Time, Got There at Last
S R Biering of Galveston recalled a freight train that took eighteen years to complete a Beaumont to Galveston run. The service began during the 190 storm disaster, wrecked tracks, and destroyed the countryside. Rail workers rebuilt tracks and secured a new right of way before the train finally arrived in Galveston.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Beaumont
Galveston
S. R. Biering
Southwest Railway
Per Capita Costs Rise in Big Cities
Washington reports per capita costs for operation and maintenance of general city departments in 94 large cities rose from 7.73 to 49.93 dollars between 1935 and 1938. The survey details debt, investments, and taxable property values across cities, states, and other divisions, totaling billions for various municipal obligations.
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Washington
Bureau of the Census of the Commerce Department
Isea
Wa- Bros
History of Bay Bridge Compiled by Operator
A San Francisco Bay Bridge history project by an operator at a switchboard details a large three foot bound volume collecting more than 40,000 newspaper clippings and numerous long magazine articles and pictures. The four volume set, begun in 1934, traces the bridge’s development with shipyard and shore work images and notes a 1933 dated first clipping.
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San Francisco
Bilos
Oakland
Glover
Verte
Busna
Sen Fran
Women Rate Highest in Tests for Jury Service
A deputy in Exie county reports women score better on jury service tests than men. He cites over 1,700 service participants and notes women understand court terms more than men. The remark implies men are likelier to misstate or commit perjury in juror contexts.
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Exie
Mather
Queen Mary Sister Ship Aims For Compact Design
A sister liner to the Queen Mary will be more compact with built in ballast and lighter weight. The new ship will be renamed Queen Al and will feature strong engine power and higher speed potential. Launch is anticipated for October, with a focus on efficiency and earlier completion despite prior delays.
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Scotland
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Nore Springs
McGowan
J.h.teach
WH Long
Hes
Meggie Collins
Maribelle Joyce
Irvine Shultz
Thurador
Conrad Baumgertner
Bode
Section House
Baumgartner
Renwick Markets
W. H. Long
Renwick, Lowe
L. R. Turner
A. H. Stafford, D. V.M
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Goldfield, Lows
Ree
M. E
Yeager
John Zimmerman
Carl Vought
Martha Proud
M. Kirk Sperry
Mason City
Gordon D. Tanner
Marvel M. Baker
Swalesdale
Gordon
Renwick Creamery
Aon William
Wilbur
Walter Phipps
Waterloo
Will Fisher
Ora Phipps
C. H. Johnson
Melvin L. Baker
W.H. Strachan
Council Proceedings
W. H. Strachan
Floyd Anderson
St. Benedict
John McKenna
Misa Louise Byenes
P. H. Thiel
Louise
Lutheran Hospital
IGE
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