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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1944
Page
5
Notice from Renwick Iowa that the Town Council will meet at the Town Hall on June 12, 1944 at 8:00 PM to consider proceedings for issuing bonds of 17000 dollars in 3 percent Electric Light Plant Revenue Refunding Bonds dated June 1 1944 to refund outstanding 4 percent Electric Light Plant Revenue Bonds.
Lieut. William F. Palmer, son of Mrs. A. W. Gray of Bode, married Miss Padrebarne, daughter of Mrs. Ted Monson of Bode, at Wesley on Saturday May 27 with Rev. Riggs officiating. Palmer, a former Renwick boy, served as co pilot on a B 24 Liberator in Africa and Europe, recently completed fifty mission tours, and is home on leave. His wife has lived in the Bode community. Palmer has earned medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with oak leaves clusters, and a presidential citation.
Mr and Mrs Dick Elmer observed their 54th wedding anniversary yesterday May 31. Their daughter Lena from Minneapolis attended with Mr Elmer's brother Jacob Elmer from Hebron SD. Mrs and Mrs Elmer and daughters Martha and Clara hosted a dinner last Sunday at Laverne in honor of the event.
A records-style note recounts a miscellaneous shower for Miss Loraine Lassieres hosted by Nelson. Guests from Algona and out of town included Carmen Peer and Sam Flagstad with family, plus Ernest Pieper and children visiting from Iowa. The piece mentions piano music, cottage moving, and short furloughs for Cpl Bob Nelson from Jacksonville, Florida, before transfer to Lincoln Nebraska.
Arlene Richardson will perform a piano recital at the Methodist church on Friday evening May 2 with Mrs Christenson assisting at the second piano. The program features Beethoven Mozart Chopin Rachmaninoff and Kreisler among others. Local residents and families are noted as attending and visiting over Decoration day.
Republican Congressman Fred C. Gilchrist highlights wartime support for Army Navy Air Corps and Lend Lease and calls for a just lasting peace. He cites leadership on Agriculture and recent Congress actions on GI Bill rights and veterans benefits while pledging free enterprise, anti bureaucra cy spending restraint, and strong farm measures.
Twenty one years ago from the Renwick Times dated May 31, 1923, notes reveal social events at Thoraday hosted by Mrs J C McGinley, a baby born in Britt, a town picnic at Smith Park, and a flurry of visits and weddings. Local staff recounts include Alpha Packard closing her Dolliver school, Miss Ellen Dawson home for the summer, and Cecil Kelling’s marriage to Martina Olson. Community movements mention a Dodge editor's road trip, a towed auto, and a Humboldt Wright counties gravel dispute affecting the county line road.
Miss Ardith Schipull heads to Detroit for summer employment while Pfe Selmer Nerem and family take furlough. L R Turner couple depart for Lexington Mo for Wentworth Military Academy graduation where son Robert is in the class. Elmer and Stauffacher attend funeral in Monroe Wis for John Elmer 79. Jacob Elmer visits Renwick after return from Monroe.
The Renwick Times, established in 1884, notes publication on Thursday mornings. L. W. Miller is listed as a contributor or editor with subscription rates mentioned for one year, though the text is incomplete.
J. F. Miller declares his bid for the office of State Representative for Humboldt County Iowa, subject to Republican primary decisions in June 1944. He emphasizes veteran status and party affiliation as he seeks the nomination.
Republican candidate MoAS Wallakait announces run for Clerk of the District Court in Humboldt County Iowa, seeking voters’ support at the June 1944 primaries. Candidacy subject to primary results and voter approval.
O Joknaen of Humboldt Iowa announces candidacy for Humboldt County Auditor in the June 5 1944 Republican Primary election. He asks for voters support and appreciation from the Republican electorate.
Voters are urged to consider the Republican ticket for county recorder in Petambniat County. The notice calls for staff dedication and pledges to uphold public service, urging participation in the upcoming June election.
County voters are invited to support UE Ge Olson in the Republican primary for county treasurer. Olson announces candidacy on the Republican ticket for Humbaldt County, subject to voters' will at the primary election in 1944.
Dorothy Al Neilsen seeks the Humboldt County treasurer post, asking voters for support and pledging appreciation from Jane Primaries era context.
Mrs Percy Brink and Fred Potter of Burt attended Decoration Day services. Mrs George Campbell returned to Burt with visiting Mrs Alvin Engstrom. Mrs George Peters hosted the Renwick Womans club, lunch served after a Spanish and World Intellectuals lesson led by Mrs George Bell. Humboldt county group including Thames Damon Glen Wigans Thomas Anderson and Gerald Clancy traveled to Des Moines May 24 for army induction. Edwin Speich of Ottosen, a former Renwick boy, was also in the group. Carroll Block went to Des Moines last Friday for navy service. Mrs Lawrence Thompson of Greely Colorado stayed to attend the funeral of her mother Mrs Anna Heggen held Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church southwest of Hardy. Heggen died at her daughter Miss Agnes Heggen’s Des Moines home. a son Seward survives. The Heggens formerly lived at Hardy.
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