Brayton-Smith Nuptials Celebrated At Brayton Home
A simple wedding held at the John Swanson home Saturday afternoon united Miss Miles Brayton and Howard Smith in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Earl D. Hart. Attendants Miss Dorothy Tullis and Lloyd Swanson. The couple plan to honeymoon at Leech Lake and reside in Thor where Mr. Smith works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swanson
Miles
Ernint Brayeton
Howard Smith
Airs
H. Smith
Hardy
Dorothy Tullis
Fort Dodge
Cloud
Lloyd Swanson
Laskets
Earl D. Hart
Methodist
Pomeroy
Regwick and Hardy
Paul W. Neal
R.H. Smith
Sroom
Ass. Brayton
Lloyd
Iva Moses
Som
Marvin
Pocahontas
E. J. Barr
Gary
Dad
Earl Sorenson
Johnnie
Waterloo
Fred Presser
Thor
Eleanor’ Elm
Pr. Dodge
Kathleen
Renwick
Mrs. Smith
Leech Lake
Mimn
Mr. Smith
Floyd Sherrill Hardware
Firemen and Legion Meetings Scheduled This Week
The Wright County Fireman's Association will meet Thursday night at Clarion at eight o'clock and all local firemen are invited. The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary hold their regular monthly meeting next Thursday evening, July 10, at the Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Country Fireman's Association
Clarion
American Legion
The
Americas ‘Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Brothers Meet After Forty Six Years
Forty six years ago two small brothers were adopted by different foster parents from a Des Moines orphanage. Ernest St German of Cedar Rapids and George Merson of Los Angeles did not meet until week before last when the Mersons visited Tawa. George, a World War veteran, is a manager for International Business Machines in Los Angeles. George was adopted by Mr and Mrs John Merson of Algona. Mr. John Merson is an uncle of Mrs Meine Vannes of this community. The Mersons visited on Monday and Tuesday of last week at the Moine Yanney home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ernest St. German
Cedar Rapids
George Merson
Los Angeles
Cal
Mersons
Tawa
George
John Merson
Algona
Meine Vannes
International Business Mash
Merson
Bruce Worthington
Webster City
Moine Yanney
Former Renwick Girl Weds In Minneapolis Ceremony
Ahine Lou Yeakel daughter of Mr and Mrs M A Yeakel Renwick Minn and Dean Carlson of Minneapolis were married July 2 at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Minneapolis The couple will reside there Carlson a University of Minnesota senior Mrs Shelby Nelson and Mrs Nancy Latch were among out of town guests at the wedding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namie Lou Yeakel
M. A. Yeakel
Sinuaypolis
Minn
Dean Carlson
Minneapolis
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Shelby Nelson
Renwsaby
Carlson
University of Minnesota
Yeekers
Orpier
Wes
Cnt
Emiier
Weston Stoskogt Weer
Nelson
Mabel High School
Mabel
Luther College
Décorah
Town
Vernon
Renwick
Vernonigh
UF. 3
Army
Germany
Coyne Electrical School
Chicago
End
Albert Nelson
Gladys Nelson
Robert Nelson
Lioyé Erwin
Dale Harris
Stanler- Carlson
Amvers Auxiliary Program Well Attended
The Amvers Auxiliary sponsored a well attended program on Wednesday night July 2 held on the street near the bandstand. It featured vocal solos by Miss Arlene Richardson and saxophone solos by Miss Ruthana Kleen, with pianist Beulah Yan ner. two vocal muuroers by a boys quartet. three square dances called by Lyle Packard. Dancers included Mr. and Mrs. Gorrell and others in era costumes. Gifts were presented to several supporters and donors thanked for contributions to the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
vAmvers
Arlene Richardson
C. A. Richardson
Ruth Ana Kleen
Beulah
Yanner
Charles Lutz
Bob Lane
Walter’. Martin
Sherman Flogstad
Yanney
Lyle Packard
Walter McPeak
Jerry Anderson
Red McKenna
Raymond Gorrell
Carroll Packard
Ind
Vergil” Erwin
Lloyd
Swanson
Amvets
Wil Chase
Presenutan
Hod Andress
Dale
Behrends
Beimond
Iran
Marx Sthwyter
Renwick
Preste Cocker
Studer
Clarion
Radin
Vera Miller
Humbold Washing Machine
David Hansen
Goldfield
Dr A H Stafford Completes 25 Years in Renwick
Dr A H Stafford a local veterinarian has completed twenty five years of practice in Renwick. He came to Renwick on Saturday July 5 1922 after schooling at St Joe Veterinary College in Missouri. He has been an active participant in community affairs and a credit to his profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Stafford
Renwick
Stafford
St. Joe
Delegates Attend Lutheran Training School at Cedar Falls
Miss Betty Selgelid and Henry Fogse attended a religious training school at Cedar Falls last week for delegates from Lutheran churches. The topic focused on Religious Education and how to be a leader in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Selgelid
Henry Fogse
Cedar Falls
Blue Skies Bing Crosby At Ten Theatre This Week
The Ten Theatre schedules two shows this week starting today July 10. The first, The Cockeyed Miracle, features Frank Morgan and Keenan Wynn with a cartoon and a sports reel. Sunday Monday and Wednesday July 14 15 and 16 offer Blue Skies starring Bing Crosby Joan Caulfield and Fred Astaire with Crosby singing Irving Berlin tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Morgan
Keenan Wynn
Timr
Sun
Bing Crosby
Joan Caulfield
Fred Astaire
Band Concerts Begin in Renwick This Week
Summer Land concerts started in Renwick with the first performance Wednesday evening under Miss Arlene Richardson who will direct the band. A local girl and St Olaf College music student, she will offer lessons to beginners and band players at Renwick High School next Monday July 14 from 9 to 11 am and 1 to 4 pm to set her schedule. Band practice occurs Sundays and concerts begin at eight o clock on Wednesdays, with the band stationed on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
Arlene Richardson
Miss Richardson
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Minn
Renwick High School
Main Street
Funeral services held for Mrs Louis Mitchel in Lake Crystal
Funeral services were held Sunday at Lake Crystal Minnesota for Mrs Louis Mitchel with burial at Du Verne. She was the stepmother of Terry Mireaeil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Mitchel
Louis Mitchel
Laks Cristal
Minn
du Verne
Terry Mireaeil
Humboldt County Field Day Promises Seed, Weed Demos
Humboldt County farmers are invited to the Field Day at the North Iowa Agriculture Experiment Association farm in Rawhawa on July 17. Iowa State College experts will cover oats varieties seed treatment flax weed spraying and demonstrations. Transportation offered via County Extension Director sl Hagen after name submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Luchsinger
Paul Wade
Nigrile Hewitt
Ruth’ Mert
Farm Bureau
Des Moines
Humboldt County
North Iowa Agriculture Experiment Association
C. 5. Reddy
Iowa State College
EB. P. Sylvester
Elther
Sl Hagen
Farm Bureau Membership Reaches New High in Humboldt County
Humboldt County Farm Bureau membership climbs to 1455, matching county farm counts and ranking as Iowa's second county to attain the milestone. Campaign involvement counted at about two hundred members, with township tallies including Avery 98 and Norwag 122.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County
Parm Bureau
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Ralph McBurney
Farm Bureau Organization
Humboldt County Farm Bureau
Avery
Beaver
Corinth
Nelana
Grove
Humboldt
Lake
Norwag
Rowand
Vernon
Wacousta
Weaver
Town of
Final Drive For Funds For Rural Fire Truck
Rural fire fund drive continues as the purchasing committee reviews bids for a new fire truck. The Chevrolet chassis will carry the selected equipment once funds meet the contract. Subscriptions remain due within ten days, with donors including Virgil Erwin Carl Flemmig WH Helmke Paul Heggen D J Christenson Peter Sadler and Tretan Hesgen plus local farm and coop contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Equipment Company
Virgil Erwin
Carl Flemmig
Helmke
Paul Heggen
Extensive Fourth of July Picnic Attendance Across Area
Sunday guests gathered at Harold Madson Lome's home for a July 4 picnic with many families from Des Moines Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. Attendees included Olden McKim Bases Saxton Older Olsieski Ran Cleveland Rasmussen Amosson and several Johnsons Swansons and Brophy relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Madson Lome
Ed Harmon
Donald
Paul Harmon
Theda Sensorail
Manson
Arnold
Anterim
Linda Rae
Palmer
Cilfield Olden
Roscoe Olden
Wm. McKim
Thomas Bases
End Jorce
Saxton
Clyde Older
Olden
Ruth Thomas
Des Moines
Lila Kntison
Piina
Joseph Olsieski
Lynn Ran
Clecame Tue
Brophy
Donald Green to race in county soap derby Sunday
Donald Green will enter the uncarved county soap box derby at Humboldt Sunday, June 23. Sponsor H. Klassis helps with car building. The event, promoted by the Chevrolet Company, emphasizes hands on craft and prizes, teaching the art of building within the community. Donald's progress is highlighted as finishing touches remain on the body. Irene Austin, daughter of Canton, attends the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Green
Trene ‘Austin
Box Derby
Richard Nelson
Snt
Vncar
H. Klassis
Caevraler Sealer
Donald
Chevrolet
Donald Sachess
Carnival Draws Crowds At Renwick Am Legion Sponsored Event
The Renwick Renwick carnival drew large crowds during the first three days of this week with the biggest turnout before Wednesday evening. Sponsored by American Legion Post No. 238, the event attracted notable attendance and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest Carnivals Co
Berwick
Amerciar Legion Post No
Renwick
American Legion
Summer Socials DrawMany Guests From Nearby Towns
Vernon Township and Avonel residents hosted dinners and gatherings at Mrs Anna Swigerson’s home and the Geo Begerth, Ger Erikson, and Reed households. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Charles Adams LaVerne Mrs Bertha Bram and Richard Dunier Cedar Rapids and Ms Bertha Bram. Henry Bram, Fred Engstrem, and many others shared meals and hospitality across multiple homes over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gso
Retzernergand
Avonel
New Jersey
Paul Nyrbecken
Chicago
Robert Senford
Exsworths
Gur
Edith Smith
Laverne
Anna Swigerson
Rarpn Reterbers
Edith” Smith
ImVerne
Anne Swiger
Geo. Rice
Anne Walkner
Sun
West Bend
Roger
Het Allen Hansen
Loren Reed
Eagle Grove
Earl
Thompson
Gererd Nelson
Henry Bram
Charles, Adams
Bertha Bram
Richard Dunier
Cedar Rapids
Henry Ribsey
Ruthven
Fred, Bram
Ralph White
Roxie
Rey Lersen
Betty and
Larson
Local Social Notes From Wisconsin and Iowa
County Line reports Maurice and Marilyn Nissen returned Sunday after visiting the Emo Bathke home in Wisconsin. Howard Larsen and Margelle joined at the Maurice Nissen residence. Floyd Kelling visited Guy Harsen at Eagle Grove. Marion Morgan and another guest were Sunday evening visitors at Jack Hefti’s home. Ernest Macha and Beecher York shopped Humboldt. Ernie Macha attended business in Fr BDodse lon. Carroll Gillespie and Will Pegge spent the Fourth at Clear Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice
Marilyn Nissen
Wisconsin
Howard Larsen
Margelle
Sur
Maurice Nissen
Floyd Kelling
Guy Harsen
Eagle Grove
Marion Morgan
Sun
Jack Hefti
Ernest Macha
Beecher York
Humboldt
Fr Bdodselon
Carroll Gillespie
Will Pegge
Clear, Lake
Family Gathering at Goldfield June 26
A misfiled item was printed to note a family picnic held Thursday June 28 at Memorial Hall Goldfield. Attendees included Mrs Janet Murray of Cedar Rapids honored as Mother of 1947 with guests Mr and Mrs Arlo McGowan and their children plus Mrs Geo Bell Mrs Jessie Helovke Mrs Alvin Engstrom Beverly Mrs Robert Helde Mr and Mrs James McGowan and children and Mr and Mrs Harry Stevenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Cleveland
Dale Edgar
St. Catherine
Thor
Edgar
Howard Rasmussen
Sam Amosson
Renwick
James Jergenson
Clarion and
the Glen
Amosson
Clear Lake
Martin Jean
Ed ‘Rosenberg
Lucille
Cariveland
Cedar Rapids
Jim Brophy
Burt
Oscar Swanson
Muriel of
Stanhope
Otto Swanson
Jennie Swanson
John Swanson
Memorial Hall
Goldfield
Janet, Murray
Cédar Rapids
Arlo McGowan
Geo. Bell
Jessie Helovke
Alvin Engstrom
Beverly
Robert Helde
James McGowan
Harry Stevenson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brayton-Smith
Amvers
Dr. Stafford
Lutheran Training School
Lake Crystal, Minn
County Farm Bureau
4-H Club
New High
Irene Austin
Guy Austin
Canton Sina
Richard K. Nelson
Abert Nelson
Henwick
Prd Hiller
Pezore
Ellsworth
Susths
Carsied
Taffera
Abgert
Vernon Township
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