Dodge City on Front Street Replica Brings Wild West to Life
A reader recalls visiting Dodge City in the 1870s era, describing the Boot Hill replica on Front Street with six frame buildings including the Long Branch Saloon and a deadly sawed off shotgun under the counter. The piece blends history with local lore and Gunsmoke references to illustrate the town's rough frontier past.
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Garden City
Dodge City
Kon
Texas
New Mexico
Aney
Anne Wolly
Front Street
Drag Stone
Lumber Star
Long Branch
Matt Dillon
Kitty
Doe
Chester
Festus
Tin
Pale
Doc
Hatlin
Floyd the Barber
Andy Griffit
Toi
Ayas
Lot
Masons and Eastern Star Hold Joint Installation Night
Members of Masons and Eastern Star held a joint installation in Le Misanto Hell on Wednesday evening. Worshipful Master Joe Lane led Vieny Lodge No. 538 AF AM with officers including Senior Warden Jane ar, Senior Deacon Leland Swan, and Treasurer Raymond Garretl. Installing officers were Norman Peer and Walter Marth, with Vera Macha assisting as Installing Marshall. Evelyn Lane chapter installed officers led by Grand Matron Norma Long and Grand Patron Mildred Nelson, with Mary Ann Martin and Charlene Lawson among others.
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le Misanto Hell
Vieny Lodge No
Joe Lane
Mop Jane
Geral Ras
Mussen
Rite Masha
Raymond Garretl
Jerry Rosebery
Leland Swan
Edwin Murty
Adrian Rademaker
Tom Rundle
Albert Schipul
Norman Peer
Walter Marth
Norma Long
Worthy
Vera Macha
Evelyn Lane
Worthy Maton
Mildred Nelson
Ernc Macha
Asso
Evelyn Roseberry
Wall of Martin
See
Wilna Clancy
Tivns
Cleone Erwin
Marshall
Aldys Llintuti
Beth Swan
Mary Ann Martin
Assam
Adahavis Rasmussen
Ruth-Darlene Persom
Esther Ariis Gimer
Martin
Mary Ann Lane
Elesta
Katherine
Yanney
Charlene Lawson
Sentinel Maretull
Clancy
Lois Nelson
Uncertain Graves of Booths Ground for Duce Il
The article recounts a six year period in the 1870s at Booths ground used to bury unknown men killed in gunfights. Historians dispute the death toll with figures from 19 to about 40. A dance hall girl known as Nell Alise Chambers died there and a man named Jack White facilitated a fatal shooting. By 1879 the bodies were moved to another cemetery and laid to rest with various boats and pillows described in tale.
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Dio
Alise Chambers
Tonthiess Nell
Jack White
Former Teacher Misa MacCanus Marries in Marshalltown
Misa Jenice MacCanus daughter of Fer une Dirr Hopert MacCanonon and Donald Mitchell son of Rev Lloyd Mitchell of Hampton were married on Sunday December 26 at Grace Evangelical Church in Marshalltown The double ring ceremony was conducted by Grandfather G E MacCanon a pastor The bride wore a white satin velvet gown with lace appliques and carried white spider mums Her attendants wore emerald velvet gowns and carried white spider mums A reception for 100 followed in the church hall The couple both hold teaching degrees from Westmar College and have worked in Iowa schools with the groom later teaching at Estherville Junior College
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Misa Jenice MacCanus
Fer
Une Dirr Hopert MacCanhon
6Th Ave
Donald Mitchell
Lloyd Mitchel
Hampton
Tod Gum
Grace
U.N
Marshalltown
Theltey
James Grossman
Marilyn
Becke MacCanon
Lee
Carrie
Marilyn MacCanon
Becke Miranon
Richard Utt
Cedar Hapiy
James Stebranits
Dumont
Gmomsmin
David Brown
Moscow
Itog Vr Busnva
Fhlji Ball
Minnie McGrew
L. E. Nea
Corpus Chrixti
Texas
Richart UI
Cedar Rapids
Misas Patsy Pukacz
Barbara Heller
Dorothy Waddingham
Minneapolis
Minit
Marshalltown High
Westmar College
Dysart
Mavison Community
Dumont Ugh School
Westmar Colege
Boone Valley
Renwick
Coloradio State College
Estherville Junior College
Rev Buenning Attends Convocation in South Dakota
Elmer Buenning pastor of the Ren wick Baptist Church is among nearly 100 churchmen from eight states registered for the 5th Annual Pastors Conve cation at Stony Falls College January 10 14 12 The event’s principal resource learners include Br James Chuck pastor of the First Chinese Baptist Church San Francisco and Dr Paul W Kopp pastor of the First Baptist Church of Southgate California
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Elmer Buenning
The
Baptist Church
Renwick
Mth
Stony Falls College
Br. James Chuck
First Chinese Baptist Church
San Francisco
Calif
Paul W. Kopp
First Baptist Chive
Southgate
California
Lady Bobcats Fall to Mes Thorn in North Star clash
The Mes Thorn ladies defeated the North Star Conference rival 82 to 7 as Medervey Thormany led the scoring surge. Hoberts and Mhor struggled in the cellar while Meg sealed the lop-sided defeat with a late run.
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Lady Bobcats
Mes.Thorn
Medervey-Thormany
Hoberts An Mhor
Tammy Jo Bishis Birth Announcement
Mr and Mrs Jonett A Bish er welcome a daughter born Monday January 10 titled Miss Tammy Jo. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Melvin Bye and Mr and Mrs Robert M Fister.
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Jonett A. Bisher
Tammy Jo
Melvin Bye Ag
St. Joseph
Robert M. Fister
Bobcats Defeat Mel Thorn by Scoring Bonus 9058
On January 7 the Bobcats defeated Meservey Thornton with a 9058 score. Don Leardal led the floor game with 14 points, while Jerry Carlson played strong defense and D Berkeness contributed 8 points. Multiple players added points as the team showed balance and solid defense in the win.
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Meservey-Thornton
Ji D. Lerdal
Schipull
D. Rundle
B. Clowes
R. Baessler
R. Thompson
U W. Jorgensen
R Hansen
Sescats
Bobcats Beat LuVerne Second Time This Season
The Bobcats defeated LuVerne for the second time this season in a strong team effort. Coach praised every player including those who did not see action as the group stays focused on winning the conference and the Cal game ahead.
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Bobcats
LuVerne
Slaverg
LaVerne
Sone
I. Johnson
Carlson
Berkeness
Swanson
Lerdal
BT J. Sehipull
D. Rundle
Henriksen Funeral Rites Held for Minnie Henriksen
Mr and Mrs LN Henriksen Judy Britt and Ren Janice Cedar Falls attended funeral services for Minnie Henriksen at Andeban on Tuesday January 11.
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LN Henrikset
Judy
Britt
Ren
Janice
Cedar Falls
Iis
Minnie_Henriksen
Andeban
Mission Group Centers on New Year Theme
The WSWS meet of the EUR church, led by Mrs. Elfred Pearson, opened with a New Year Recipe. Devotions used Genesis, Amos, Isaiah, and John. hymn In Christ There is no East or West sung. Barbara Kelling presented Our Glorious Task of Mission as the lesson. Twenty two members attended. next meeting is Feb 9 with hosts Mrs. John Baumgartner and Mrs. Veto Hefty.
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WSWS
Weines- Hay
Fternoon
Elfred Pearson
John
Fred Gugisburg
Barbara Kelling
Rell Cal
Mire
John Baumgartner
Mir Veto
Notice for January event at RGB Church
Meeting details readable in the notice indicate a January 1 date and an RGB Church location with a gathering described as a reg Wee eet and welcoming attendees to come.
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Oladowk
RGB
0 Inch Average Snowfall for Towa
The report notes a near zero average snowfall for Towa with minimal accumulation. It references an annual figure around thirty inches in prior years, or similar, but details are unclear and the source is fragmented.
Mr and Mrs Olaf Kleveland Visit Canton and Rochester
Mr and Mrs Olaf Kleveland stayed Sunday night with her brother Ben Hushy and family in Canton Minnesota. On Monday they traveled to Rochester Minnesota for a medical checkup for Mr Kleveland.
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Olaf Kleveland
Ben Hushy
Canton, Minn
Rochester Minn
Mr. Kleveland
Surgery and hospital notices from Fort Dodge area
Herman Krause underwent surgery at Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge on Monday morning January 10 with wife and daughter at his side. Mrs Raymeesd Schipull of Hardy and Mrs Wilbur Nissen admitted to Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge after a fall causing bruises and minor injuries. Nissen’s team number listed as 202.
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Herman Krause
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Raymeesd Schipull of
Hardy
Wilbur Nissen
Lutheran Hospital
Little Liberty Ladies Club Meeting Recaps Pledge and Lessons
The Little Liberty Ladies Club met at the Sorensen home on December 39. Attendees included 13 members, one leader, and helpers. Judy Skadbure gave a talk on Parliamentary Procedures, and Debbie Nolting Suzanne Axon and Lynda Saressoi formed the game committee. The event featured refreshments by Lynn, Penny Sorensen and their mother.
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Little Liberty Ladies i I
Minda
Menay Sorensen
Farewell Party Honors Hi Nelgh ar Club Members
A farewell gathering for the Hi Nelgh ar Club marks its disbanding. About 30 members attended at Pele Wewstop Hall, Renwick Public Library, raising a bailot to Mr and Mrs Mewes after a planned function. Mr and Mrs Clowes head to Minnesota in Bear llure. Mrs Clowes served as president of the HE Ni Club.
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Hi Nelghar
Mr. and
Mies
Clowes
Satuday
Pele Wewstop
Renwick Pirhlie Libary
Mewes
Funk
Baptist and Evangelical Church Activities in Renwick Area
The text lists multiple Renwick Iowa church activities including BAPTIST CHURCH weekly services and a Church School, EVANGELICAL UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH events such as a Thursday social action workshop and Sunday worship. It also records the 1966 church officer election results with numerous named officers and committee members.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Renwick
Iowa
Laurice Streyffeler
Fort Radge
Artair
Prac- Konwith Baptist Church
Wice
Carl Kelling
Methodist Women’s Society Meet Circle Hosts Service
The Methodist Women’s Society met Friday with Mrs Howard Moe and Mrs Raymond Gor co-hostesses. Leader, Mrs Lane, spoke on Life Abundantly. Devotion led by Mrs Verill.
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Society Christian Service
Howard Moe
Raymond Gor
Wazlord Lane
Devo
Veril
Tate family recounts hospital visit and home return
Out of hospital, Mr. and Mrs. Verle Tate of Ales were able to take their son Kerry home Saturday afternoon. Their other son Loney remained with his grandparents Virgil and [unreadable] Tate as family members visited in Eagle Grove.
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Alr
Verle Tate
Kerry Homie
Kennsas Hospital
Clarion
Loney
Virgil Tate
Sur-unday
Janelle
Lonne v
Oliver D. Allie
Eagle Grove
Jan Henriksen Activated into Sorority
Jan Henriksen was activated into the Kappa Theta Pst Social Sorority at the State SAUNA of Vereeet Rails after a pledge period of xin weeks. She serves as historian for the 16 spring semester.
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Jan Menriksen
Vereeet
Religious church schedule and events in Renwick area
A dense list of weekly church activities and meetings across several denominations in Renwick. Includes youth groups, confirmation classes, choirs, Sunday School, worship times, and monthly official board gatherings at Methodist, Lake Lutheran, EUB, and St. Paul Lutheran churches with pastors Wilbur Egeland and A W Hoppenworth named among leaders.
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Methodist Church
Renwick
Iowa
Wilbur Egeland
Thuretey
Boaz
Rebrksh Circle
Unclear Source Text About Movements
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names Smith Mark and Wes with notes of moving to an area around Rumeleis. No clear event, date, or organization is identifiable.无法 extract a coherent news item or facts beyond scattered names and locations.
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Jack Bahroeder
Bettendorf
John W. Bekstein
M.D
Fleatt Associaton
Sen. Schroeder
Masons and Eastern Star
Buenning
So. Dak
Pinyer
A. Smith
B. Lehipull
D. Erduuny
Mary’ Stevenseny
Lina Hoimike
Olsterial Bonha Palmer
Mel Thorn
W. S. Met
Towa
Roenecs
Marens
Marcha
Little Liberty Ladies
Dein Dock Bridge
Elaine
Myron Collins
Laverne Henriksen
Pan Heggen
Wayne Hagee
Carl * Kelling Denera
George Hoffman
Ona Marie Engstrom
Marvin Nelson
Marcial
Charlie
Engstrom
Omer Davis Aulery Reichter
Mission Treasure
Annétte Engstrum
Trustre
Wilbur Aincen
Beryl Reichter
Donald Palmer
Russel Cameron Lajtizmal
Christian Education
Refine Rossman
Charlie Home
Glen F. Martin
Fred Engstrom
Oron
Omer Davis
Glen Bark Marlin
Virgil Duitscher
Russel Cameron
Charlie Trask
Baptists
Methodist Women’s Society Met
Jan Henriksen
Hang
Wilbur Egelina
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Gudrin Anderson
Tly Parish House
ST. Paul Lutheran Churci
Laon
Weilipsday
Pam
Sepige
Paris
Tan
Birar
Ani
Rumeleis
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