Local News Items and Community Notes from Algona Area
Local readers saw a flurry of visits and events across Algona and nearby towns. Residents including EH Broberg, the Gimer family, the Packard household, and the Heggen family in Oklahoma City were mentioned with weekend or weekday visits. A Renwick Theatre benefit raised 43.30 for the Red Cross relief fund. A beauty shop in Eagle Grove offered complete services. A Kanawha report noted a 20th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Engh with gifts and a shared meal. Dolores Blasio joined the Ensilem Rho pep fraternity at Cedar Falls. An Algona groomed tale recounted Drake Tsehudy’s misadventure while tracking a niece’s arrival, ending in a humorous misidentification of train schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick Theatre
Red Cross Hood ‘Relief Fund
A. W. Emme
Jesup
A. A. Packard
Vernon Johnson
Town Falls
Renwick Markets and Local Notes Snapshots
Market prices for corn oats and hogs are listed for Wednesday February 17 with corrections possible. The column also records local visits and movements including Swanson from Stanhone Frank French from Marshalltown Velma Luehsinger and Lucy Kelling from Mason City and several residents relocating or visiting relatives. A county tournament update notes Humboldt winning the tournament with Renwick eliminated by Bradgate and a police court fine and a stock train derailment affecting Saturday night service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oear Swanson
Stanhone
Frank French
Marshalltown
Velma Luehsinger
Lucy Kelling
Mason City
A.B. Stafford
Gloria
Dows
Will Blesie
George Keister
Eagle Grove
Be Unlucky Yet Lucky And Win a Prize for Bridge
A promotional offer from Mineral Springs Coca Cola Bottling Company of Humboldt, Iowa promises a free Coca Cola carton to any bridge player holding no card higher than a nine. Players must mail their name, hand composition, and signatures of the other three players for verification. delivery or pickup is arranged with a 15 cent bottle deposit returned upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coca Cola! Bottling Company
Humboldt
Towa
Ady
Accidents and caution on mountain roads
The article notes that accident statistics are puzzling and safer roads can lure drivers into complacency. It argues that narrow winding mountain roads seem safer due to heightened precautions, while many crashes occur under apparently safe conditions when drivers let their guard down. Regular car inspections reduce hazards.
Nellis Family Visits Waterloo Weekend
Mr and Mrs Dean Nellis and daughter Rosemary visited over the weekend with Dean's folks at Waterloo. The Methodist Ladies Aid Society will meet next week Wednesday afternoon February 24 with Mrs S J Packard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Nellis
Rosemary
Dean
Waterloo
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
S.J. Packard
Notice of highway vacation in Humboldt County Iowa
The commissioner reports in favor of vacating a highway starting at the southeast corner of Section 9-93-27 and running west along the half mile between Sections 9 and 16-93-27, ending one-half mile from the start. Objections or damages must be filed in the Auditor's office by noon Sunday in April 1987. Dated January 20, 1987 in Dakota City Iowa. County Auditor O. H. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer R. Hunt
O. A. Wigan
Dakota City
Iowa
H. Johnson
Humboldt County
M E Church Notes Pastor Yeager Announces Sermon Series
M E Church notes indicate C R Yeager as pastor with Hardy Morning Worship at 10 am and Sunday School times for Renwick Wa James and ALA Martin. Morning worship at 11 am features a John 3 16 sermon series. Epworth League meets 6 30 to 7 15 pm. A Men s Brotherhood Rally at Clarion on Monday evening February 22. Women s Foreign Missionary society meets Monday evening with Mrs R E McGowan.
Evangelical Church Schedule and Local Visit Notes
Evangelical Church services led by Pastor Laurence Sohl with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. ELL and C EB at 7 p.m. Evening Worship at 7 30 p.m. Ladies Aid meets first Wednesday monthly and W M S on the second Wednesday. Miss Dorothy Blesie visited Cedar Falls sister Dolores over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ell
C. EB
Ladies’ Aid
W. M.S
Dorothy Blesie
Dolores
Cedar Falls
Town Council Minutes February 12 1997 Proceedings
The regular meeting of the Town Council was held February 12 1997 with all councilmen present. Bills were read and approved as listed by the finance committee. The treasurer's report was read and the meeting adjourned with all aye votes. Fritz Britt, Town Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
L. W. Miller
R. Martin
Chas
Fischer
A.B. Richardson
Renwick Fire Company
F. Crawford Company
Guy Johnson
Terry-Duria Company
Howard Barton
Walter Hansen
F. Be, Thompson
Diesel Service Co
N. W. Bell Telephone Co
Leo J. Weeman
Dessa L. Richardson
Vena Rohwer
Leo J. Wegman
H. Klassie
John Egenes
Westingher Age Elec. Sup. Co
J. Arthur Herley
Donald Palmer
Fritz Britt
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation for Renwick Savings Bank
At a January 12 1937 meeting in Renwick Iowa Renwick Savings Bank amended its Articles of Incorporation The changes include capital stock set at 25000 divided into 500 shares of 50 par value and limit liability of stockholders The amendment also adds multiple vice presidents clarifies voting by proxy and lists dissolution terms The bank chairman Edw Oppendahl and secretary I J Caristen son signed the document for the bank on January 12 1987
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick Savings Bank
Renwick
Iowa
Ons
Therof
Board of Directors
Edw. Oppedahl
I. J. Caristenson
Also Mentioned on This Page
EH Broberg
Hari Gimer
Algona
Ted Johnson
Thor
Antone, Speich
Eloise Packard
EH. Packard
Webster City
Fred Rasmussen
Dorothy Hanson
Marion Blassie
Vaulda Martin
Donna Olden
Clara Huston
Lonthan
Vernon Township
Pauline Trindle
Mimbach
Dupli- Este
Dolores Blasio
Down State Teachers College
Cedaralls
Kanawha
Wm. Engh
Enghy
Roy McCurry
Phiilip Knott
Omaha
Ned
Lennox
Knott
Phillip Knott
A. B. Richardson
Phyllis Knott Hicks
McCarry
Drake Tsehudy
LaVerne
Esther Klasse
Minneapolis
Cleus Helmke
Jake
Albert Lee
Albert
Lee
Miss Klasse
Renwick Markets
Lost Deslérs
Donald Gillespiel
Somers
Donald
John Brink
la Verne
Jose Brink
G. A. Stoddard
Ws. Long
R. E. McGowan
Donald McGowan
Norman Peer
Des Moines
Earl Sexton
Hardy Neighborhood
Forest City
Hubert Saxton
Sexton
Bernard Anderson
Antone Speich
Iowa City
Arlin
Mimback
Bradgate
Clyde Mills
Dai Leapers
S. H. Klessie
Kossuth
Fort Dodge
Otto Leutwyler
Chicago
Fred W. Braun
M.E
C. R. Yeager
Evangelical Church
Laurence Sohl
Shirley Temple
Dimples
Musical and Newa
Deanna Durbin
Alice Brady
Charles Winninger
Council Proceedings
W. H. Long
Renwick, Iowa
MC. Rockwood
Phoe No
L. R. Turner
A. H. Stafford, D. V. M
Goldfield
Hardy
Lake Ladies Aid
Jersey
Farrow
McCormick-Deering
McCormick-Deering P. & 0
John Deere
Minnesota
Hayes
H. O. Heggen
R. K. Uhr
D. J. Christenson
Clarion-Magon City
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