Hardy Cons School District Votes On Dissolution Again
A special election will be held in Hardy Consolidated School District at Midwest Service Co. on January 20 to decide whether to dissolve the district. The district has previously voted to consolidate and dissolve, with defeats and close margins. Students currently attend schools in Renwick and Vernon while the district awaits the vote.
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Hardy
Midwest Service Co
Renwick and
Vernon
Past Week Brings Most Snow and Colder Weather
A heavy snowstorm blanketed the territory last Thursday with about twelve inches covering the countryside and little drifting. Temperatures plunged to 10 below zero Thursday night and dropped to 24 below on Friday and again Saturday night. Roads were blocked, schools closed, and business halted until openings allowed travel. Since then a slight warming occurred but no thawing or snowmelt appeared. The region limped through continuing winter conditions and expressed mixed sentiment on the harsh spell.
Taxpayers Association Meets at Humboldt January 4
The Humboldt County Taxpayers Association met at the Farm Bureau office in Humboldt on January 4 and elected officers Edward Oppedahl president A F Weiss vice president Phillip Lovrein treasurer Levi W Olson secretary. Articles of incorporation were adopted and filed and bylaws were made and adopted.
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Humboldt County Taxpayers Association
Farm Bureau
Humboldt
Edward Oppedahl
A. F. Weiss
Phillip Lovrein
Levi W. Olson
Shower for Mrs Carroll Packard after nuptials
Mrs Carroll Packard was the honored guest at a postnuptial shower hosted by Mrs A R Martins and Mrs Harold Amosson at the Martins residence yesterday afternoon. A program of games entertained attendees and Mrs Packard received a nice assortment of pantry gifts as refreshments were served.
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Carroll Packard
A. R. Martin
Harold Amosson
the Martins
U S Bridge Club Holds Luncheon Meeting
The U S bridge club met at 6 o'clock luncheon hosted by Mrs. Howard Barton on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. L. W. Fleming won the prize for the score nearest 1937 and received the club draw prize, with Mrs. Wm. Wilson taking the traveling prize.
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U.S
Literary Guild entertains husbands with 6:30 supper
The young ladies of the Literary Guild hosted their husbands at a 6:30 dinner last Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Selgelid. The evening featured card playing. The Jolly Birthday Club was entertained last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Raymond Gorrell.
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Literary Guild
Jolly Birthday Club
Raymond Gorrell
Renwick Eighth Graders Tie In Quadrangular Meet
Corwith LuVerne and Goldfield shared top honors as Renwick trailed in the quadrangular tournament featuring Corwith LuVerne Goldfield and Renwick. Results include Goldfield 41 LaVerne 10 and Corwith 24 Renwick 3d, plus Saturday games: Goldfield 41 Corwith 23, LaVerne 35 Renwick 19, Corwith 24 LaVerne 20, Renwick 23 Goldfield 32 with 29 fouls and four ejections. Renwick next hosts Fort Dodge B then plays Goldfield January 19.
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Corwith
LuVerne
Goldfield
Renwick
LaVerne
Lie Verne
Corw
Serios
L B P Bridge Club entertain guests at Maurer home
The L B P bridge club was entertained last Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B C Maurer. Five tables played with Mr and Mrs H D Black winning the high score prize and Dr W H Long and Miss Virginia Neal the low scores. The hostess served refreshments. Guests included Dr and Mrs W Sperry Mrs Rose Heft ginia Nees and J G Brigs.
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L. B. P. Bridge Club
8. C. Maurer
H. D. Black
W.H. Long
Virginia Neal
W. Sperry
Rose Heftginia Nees
J. G. Brigs
Shower for Mrs Henry Groh after wedding
The Baptist Young People's Missionary society held a shower at the B G Griebel home last Thursday evening for Mrs Henry Groh formerly Rubr Gorrell who recently married. Devotionals and business were held. Mrs Charles Tr gave a Ruth talk, Charles Trask led entertainment, and Mrs Groh received a blanket. A two course luncheon followed.
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Baptist Young People’s Missionary Society
B. G. Griebel
Henry Groh
Rubr Gorrell
Charles Tr
Ruth
Charles Trask
Kellogg visitors share weekend at Dr Turner home
Mr. and Mrs. Ern Brooks of Kellogg and Mrs. Eben Turner visited the Dr. L. R. Turner residence over the weekend. The doctor accompanied Mrs. Brooks to Fort Dodge on Monday where she entered Mercy Hospital for an operation.
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Ern Brooks
Kellogg
Eben Turner
Turner
Local Notes From Renwick Times January 13 1925
Readable column chronicles small town life in Renwick area. Flossie Straight moves to Wisconsin to live with grandmother. High school held a skating party at Kelling pond. Mrs. Fred Hefty recovering from operation at Algona hospital. Attorney General Coseon campaigned, visiting the Times office en route to Goldfield. Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Dr. Waterman visit Algona for Mrs. Frank's hospital stay. Local National Bank held annual meeting electing C A Packard president and J P Kelling VP. A. Richardson named assistant cashier. Strong notes on Selmar Amosson’s injury, athletic exhibition at Yeoman’s Hall, and plans for an athletic club. Special session of local court over Yeoman assault case with fines paid. Car accident near Fort Dodge injures Elzy Yawthorpe’s son amid icy roads.
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Fred Hefty
Algona
Coseon
Times
Goldfield
J. H. Frank
Dr. Waterman
Frank
National Bank
C. A. Packard
J.P. Kelling
RR. M. Goettsch
C. A. Richardson
Selmar Amosson
Frider
Yeoman
Hell
Mevor Kelling
Locah Court
Land
Chamberlain” S
Bean
Take Inventory of Driving Habits for the New Year
Businessmen and readers are urged to audit stock and self as 1986 may set an all time auto accident record. The piece stresses personal responsibility, noting human factors as the cause, and urges safe driving to avoid incidents. It also mentions Renwick Farmers' Institute dates set for February 26 and 27.
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Renwick Farmers’ Institute
Renwick Times Gazette Debuts in 1684 Thursday Issue
The Renwick Times, established in 1684 and published each Thursday, notes L. W. Miller as the local contact. Subscriptions run one year for $2.09 with post office entry as second class matter.
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Renwick
L. W. Miller
Inaugural Ceremonies Moved Ahead to January 20
Disclosures from sources close to the White House indicate the inauguration date is moved to January 20, cutting the four year term by 42 days and trimming the president’s funds. The public should brace for new legislative measures unknown to Americans as preparations proceed.
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Roosevelt
White House
Local Oklahoma City Teacher Accused in Child Sealing Case
A local father questioned a teacher in Oklahoma City over an alleged act of muffling children with clothing pins. He asks whether the method achieved its aim, seeking clarity on the outcome and potential consequences.
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Oklahoma City
Bitter struggle over relief money in the 13th Congress
One of the bitterest struggles looming on the battlefield of the 13th Congress concerns this year's spending of relief funds. The debate centers on how relief appropriations are allocated and overseen, with lawmakers divided over priority and control.
Local Dad Finds Nenghtr Books Moved From Mattress
A local dad notices Nenghtr books that aren’t new have been moved from under the mattress to the living room table, signaling a recent change in their storage.
President Roose Demonstrates No Budget-Balancing Intent
The observation notes that President Roose shows no plan or effort to balance the national budget. It highlights perceived inaction on fiscal restraint and prioritizes ongoing spending. The statement casts doubt on fiscal discipline at the national level.
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Roose
Fellow saves money to go places and do things
A fragment notes that when the fellow saves enough money he can travel and pursue activities, though rheumatism limits his plans and mobility remains affected by illness. The text implies a small personal reflection on saving, health, and future mobility.
Rabbit Season Closes in Iowa Chronicle
The notice reports the caci pile going down and snow buildup as the season ends for cottontails and jack rabbits in Iowa. January 15 marks the closure window.
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Lowa
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