Public School Building At Hardy Destroyed by Fire
The Hardy public school building, a two story frame structure over forty years old, was totally destroyed by fire Monday morning. Fire chiefs from Hardy and Renwick battled the blaze for nearly two hours as the roof collapsed and interior flames raged before dawn. Practically all school books were saved. the piano and radio were lost. Loss valued at $9,000 with $6,000 insured. Superintendent Prof. A. O. Gurlock. classes moved to the Methodist church. An election on bonding for a new school is set for January 24 in the newly consolidated Hardy independent district.
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Hardy Public
Zehool
Dlumea
Hardy
Renwick
A. O. Gurlock
Eastern Stars and Masons Hold Joint Installation
Eastern Star and Mason ic Judges held a joint installation Tuesday night. Officers inducted include Mrs R B Sehipull as matron, W My Calla Tanck, W Pi. Mire, Neal Clancy, A Ma Win, Beenen, and others. A supper followed the ceremony in advance of the year’s duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Masonic
Astern Stars
R. B. Sehipull
W. My Calla Tanck
W. Pi. Mire
Neal Clancy
A. Ma. Win
Beenen
Mra
A. WT. Stafford
George Latch
Nirs
H. D. Hinck
R. E
Fire Department Seeks Public Cooperation
The Renwick Fire Department asks residents to stay out of burning buildings and refrain from helping unless requested by chief Leo Mimbach or assistant chief Bart Packard. Extra help may be needed at times, but large crowds hinder firemen from salvage work and preventing water damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
Teo Mimbach
Vernon and Dakota City Cagers Split Double Bill
Wakota City and Vernon consolidated a school split double header at the Dakota City court Friday night. Vernon first stringers scored 20 while opponents posted 20, as Dakota City reserves led in a two quarter contest with Vernon junior high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakota City
Vernon Consolidated School
Dakota City
Vernon
Farmers Should Test Corn Saved for Seed
Humboldt County farmers are urged to test saved seed corn. Germination on 228 Iowa samples averaged 82 percent, with ranges from 50 to 98 percent. If composite tests reach 90 percent or more, seed is okay. below 90 percent an ear test is advised to prevent planting shortages.
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Humboldt County
Iowa
H. Porter
Iowa State College
Porter
New Hardy Consolidated School District Apportioning Property
Humboldt Independent reports a meeting called by L O Larson president of the new Hardy consolidated independent school district to discuss apportioning assets among affected districts. Boards are urged to adopt a plan proportionate to property values taken over and will meet individually to decide.
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Humboldt Independent
L. O. Larson
Hardy Consolidated Independent
Fone Distiicts
County Schoolmasters Entertain Teachers at Bode
Supt. M. Kirk Sperry Coach Briggs Thomas Miller and other local teachers and the high school quartet traveled to Bode Thursday night where the Humboldt county schoolmasters club entertained county teachers. Ninety one town and rural teachers and the Bode school board with wives attended. Dr. A C Fuller of Iowa State Teachers college gave the address. The program concluded with a social hour and lunch.
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Supt
M. Kirk Sperry
Briggs
Thomas Miller
Bode Jaat
Humbardt County
Bode School Board
A.C. Fuller
Iowa State Teachers College
Renwick Theatre Weekend Shows Jan 16 29
The Renwick Theatre offers a slate of programs from Jan 16 to 29 featuring Twenty Million Sweethearts with Ginger Rogers Dick Powell Pat O’Brien and the Mills Brothers plus a Screen vaudeville and Pathe news. Jan 21 22 presents Three Kids and a Queen starring May Robson and Henry Armetta a family friendly drama with laughs. Jan 25 26 offers The Circus Clown with Joe E Brown and more vaudeville acts. Jan 28 29 presents Storm Over the Andes with Jack Holt Antonia Moreno and Gene Lockhart plus band and amateur vaudeville.
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Ginger Rogers
Dick Powell
Pat O’brien
Four Mills Brothers
Pathe News
May Robson
Henry Armetin
Mao
Joe E. Brown
Eircuy
Averyons
Algo Screen Vaudeville
Uand Pathe News
Andies
Jack Holt
Antonia Moreno
Gene Lockhart
Bers
Renwick brief items from 1886 notice page
G M Rettig of Spirit Lake greets friends this week. Mrs Byron Brink travels to Rochester for surgery. Algona visitors include Mrs Claus Block Mrs Alfred Kruse and Mrs Howard Bogard. Eagle Grove to pave 43 blocks this year per Times Gazette. Breand Angus breeders convention attended by R W Beank in De Moines. Unseasonable warm spell noted. Miss Etta Winter Verle visit Triumph Minn then return to Bruley. Dr Earl O Helmke died at 4, year old son of Mr and Mrs Ghas Helmke from peritonitis after appendicitis. Freight charges for Renwick 1914 total 18618.84 on received shipments and 46771.73 on forwarded. Ona Marie French married Fred Albert Engatrom with Rev J S Nicholson presiding before 40 guests. Local business folk and farmers improve roads into town with graveling ongoing. Dr Turner's Ford wrecked on county line road injuring doctor with minor injuries. Watch Night in Santa Rosa Fla marked by marriage of Martha Wienands to Frank Wilkinson, Rev J W Wienands officiating. Marie Stanton dies of heart attack. Earl G C Helmke also dies. services at St Paul Joitheran with burial at Elmwood.
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G. M. Rettlg
Spirit Lake
Byron Brink
Rochester
Minn
For & Guitre
Claus Block
Alfred Kruse
Howard Bogard
Eagle Grove
Times-Gazette
R. W. Beank
Dea Moinea
Aberdéen
California
Renwick
C. B. French
Ona
Marie
Fred Albert Engatrom
J. S. Nicholson
Erritory
J. W. Wienanda
Santa Rosa
Florida
Martha Wienands
Frank Wilkinson
J. W. Wienands
Morida
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Marie Stanton
Chas. Helmke
Townsend Plan Flares In Hot Political Battle
A heated debate surrounds the Townsend Plan with a Michigan special congressional election results showing the Townsend backed Republican winning easily. Townsend claims vast support with 25 million active members while economists warn it is economically unfeasible and would hyperinflate prices, Treasury risks, and trigger a presidential veto if advanced.
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Townsend
Michigan
Daito
Senate
Corn loan program status remains unchanged officials say
A flood of farmer inquiries reaches the State Department of Agriculture after the AAA was halted. Secretary Murray reports Washington information that the corn loan program status has not changed and remains limited to farmers who signed the 1936 corn hog contract.
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State Department of Agriculture
AAA
Murray
Washington
Rumor Ties Ames Campus to Justice Hangings on Highway
An erroneous report spread that January 7 hangings of Supreme Court justices by effigy occurred on the Iowa State College campus. The effigies were said to hang on a billboard along the Lincoln Highway, about one mile west of campus and half a mile outside Ames city limits.
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Supreme Court
Iowa State College
Lincoln Highway
Ames
Balancing a Budget Requires Real Frugality
The speaker argues that you cannot balance a national or household budget with trick bookkeeping. True balance comes from not spending more than you take in. Frugality and prodigality cannot work together in the same scheme.
When Young Couples Plan Lacking Five Year Goals
A reflective note on changing attitudes toward marriage. It contrasts older couples who felt wed for life with modern couples who often lack long term plans beyond the ceremony. The tone is observational and period style.
Plum that put Avantte between America and Europe
Fragmentary passage mentions a originator of a plum variety described as placing Avantte between America and Europe. The readable text hints at transatlantic horticultural influence but lacks a clear event date or full names.
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America
Europe
Pacifist Voices Question Defence Needs in Debate
A chorus of pacifists questions the necessity of any envy for defense amid broader security debates, while critics urge readiness. The discussion blends pacifist ideals with worries about national protection and deterrence.
Questioning Symbols on Currency and Garment Fit
A fragmented note asks about ski suits and trouser seams, mentions a pyramid on the new dollar bill as permanence, and questions what stands for fifty nine cents. The tone is speculative and references clothing and currency symbolism.
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Renwick Savings Bank
Insurance and Farm Loans
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Renwick, Iowa
A. B. Richardson
Wmder
County of
Humboldt
Borsa Anal Securities
Hngh
Total Resources
Ccoretate
Lowa
Baler
L. J. Chjatensam Ceitt
M. Hablay
Jy Chifidengon
Fritz Britt
Klosiie
Maurer
Edw
Oppedahl
Cehier
Fritz Bd
William Krag
Bruckart
Aylvat
Congress
Eastern Stars and Masons
Fire Department
New Hardy Consolidated School
Bode
Renwick Theatre
Flema
Renwick Times
John Schneider
Etta Winter
Verle
Triumph
Miss Winter
Brueley
Earl
Helmke
Ghas, Helmke
Algona Hospital
Dr. Turner
Ford
County Line
Li. W. Miller
Millers Creek
Wisconsin Lumber Co
L. W. Fleming
Mgr
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