Helmke Died at Farm Home After Short Illness
John H. Helmke, longtime Renwick area resident born in Holstein Germany, died at his farm northeast of Renwick at 6 AM Monday June 12 after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at his home and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Rev. J. H. Reents. Burial was at Luni cemetery. He was 71, married Anna Block in 1887, survived by wife, four children, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and many relatives. He was a charter Lutheran member and known as a diligent worker and kind family man.
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John H. Helmke
Renwick
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
J. H. Reents
Luni
Holstein
Germany
Davenport
Iowa
Anna Block
Hilda Schwandt
Wendel
Friday
Clara Shores
Claus
Anna
Helmke
Mr. Helmke
Henely-Wanken Wedding in St John’s Church
Mise Goldie Renely and Edward Wanken wed Tuesday morning at St John’s church in Clarion with Father J. M. O’Donnell officiating. The bride wore white chiffon marquisette and a pearl tiara, attended by her sister Mrs J G Richter Sr. of Wesley. the groom by J G Richter Jr. of Wesley. Altar boys were John Tomke and Paul Thul. out-of-town guests included Frank Shenker of Porterville and Mr. and Mrs. George Henely of Humboldt. After a two weeks’ honeymoon, they reside in Renwick where the groom is employed.
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St. John’s Church
Mise Goldie Renely
John Henely
Clarion
Edward Wanken
Renwick
John Wanken
Dayton Township
J. M. O’donnell
Lohengrin
J. G. Richter
Wesley
J. G. Richter, Jr
John Tomke
Paul Thul
Jesus
Mendelssohn
Frank Shenker
Porterville
Calif
George Henely
Humboldt
Wright County
Decorate Newlyweds Car Sparks in Corwith Wedding
Miss Doris Merriam daughter of Mr and Mrs Herry Merriam Corwith wed Richard Long Yale Iowa athletic coach last Thursday at the Methodist church in Corwith. After the ceremony the couple planned a quick getaway via Renwick but friends arrived with decorated bridal car tin cans and old shoes. The bridal party appeared with red faces amid the playful chaos.
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Doris Merriam
Herry Merriam
Corwith
Richard Long
Yale
Iowa
Methodist Church
Renwick
Marriage of Mary Elizabeth Cameron and Charles Saverude in Portland
Announcements from Portland report the marriage of Miss Mary Elizabeth Cameron, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander B. Cameron, to Charles Edward Saverude on Friday, June 10, in Portland. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Saverade of Renwick, was raised here, became a college professor, and may visit the Saverade home this summer.
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Mary Elizabeth Cameron
Alexander B. Cameron
Portland
Ore
Charles Edward Saverude
Lewis Saverade
Renwick
Saverade
Fortnightly Club Hosts Meeting at Gosttseh Home
The Fortnightly club met last Thursday afternoon at Mrs. R. M. Gosttseh’s home. Mrs. S. C. Meurer led a Popular Science lesson. Music by Mrs. C. F. Tanek. Refreshments served by the hostess.
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R. M. Gosttseh
Local Visits and a June Wedding Rumor in Ames
Gilbert Mitchell of Sioux City visited Mrs. A A Packard and relatives, M W Lindorfer and son of Rock Island arrived for a visit with J H Tanck Claus Block families, and Prof. Herbert Hurley of Ames announced an upcoming marriage on June 22 to an unnamed partner. Hurley is the son of the late Dr J A Hurley.
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Gilbert Mitchell
Sioux City
A. A. Packard
M. W. Lindorfer
Rock Island, Ill
J. H. Tanck
Claus Block
Herbert Hurley
Ames
Herbert
J. A
Hurley
Thirty Five Items from Renwick Times 1917
Twenty One years ago June 14 1917 notices from Renwick Iowa feature births marriages and local events. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs B A Ross at Corwith June 2. Pearl Friday of Dakota City visits. Odd Fellows convention at Ottosen with several auto loads attending. Anna Hefty breaks both bones in right forearm after a fall. Ross Maurer acquire Cover Store building. Emil Lassen walks with limp explaining cause. Renwick Womans club hosts B T W club at J W Merson home. Dave Ramm rides home with his team from Callesea farm. G A Stoddard takes son Phil and Florence Thiel to Town City for car treatment. Harley Gardner travels to Des Moines for appendicitis operation. Will Stanek leaves for U S Navy from home at J Merson. Ralph Anderson and Maude Badgley marriage news limited but they return to Renwick. Mr and Mrs A E Webb Grace and Florence return from Arlington DC. Grace to South Dakota for summer school.
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Miss Pearl
Dakota City
Ottosen
Anna Hefty
Ross & Maurer
Renwick Womans Club
B. T. W. Club
J. W. Merson
Dave Ramm
Callesea
Dave
G. A. Stoddard
Phil
Florence Thiel
Town City
Ralph Anderson
Maude Badgley Prain
Des Moines
Renwick
Jack Sprat Store Closes Amid Local Merchant Pressure
Bud Dewson, proprietor, closed the Jack Sprat grocery and meat shop last Saturday night after a short run. With five other grocers in town also selling meat, the venture faced stiff local competition and limited newspaper support. The business had relied on its own advertising, ignoring the local paper, a strategy viewed as ineffective for community merchants.
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Jack Sprat
Asc Tall
Bud Dewson
Itore
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Baumgartner in Humboldt
Mr and Mrs Paul Altman and daughter Gladys and Mr and Mrs John Baumgartner and daughters Grace and Marianne were Sunday dinner guests at Jim Kelling's home to celebrate Mrs Fannie Baumgartner's Birthday. Gladys Altman stayed through yesterday and Grace and Marianne Baumgartner returned to Humboldt to visit for the rest of the week.
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Paul Altman
Gladys
Humboldt
John Baumgartner
Grace
Marianne
Jim Kelling
Fannie Baumgartner
Gladys Altman
Marianne Baumgertner
Local visitors and gatherings noted in Storm Lake area
Mr and Mrs Leo Mimbach and children visited Storm Lake on Sunday. Miss Velma Luchsinger returned from Waterloo where Jake is employed for a few days. The Renwick Womans club met last Thursday at Mrs Henry Geigel s home. Mr and Mrs G J Peters plan to attend the Eaton Barringer picnic at the state park near Lost Island lake by Ruthven next Sunday.
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Lawrence Thompson
Greeley
Colorado
A. C. Thompson
Hardy
Harlow Frisby
Armstrong
Chris
Fred Rasmussen
Spencer
Beekman
Rev. Beckman
A. A. Packard
Doris Keister
Leo Mimbach
Storm Lake
Velma Luchsinger
Waterloo
Jake
Renwick Womans’ Club
Henry Geigel
G. 3. Peters
Eaton-Barringer
Lost Island Lake
Ruthven
Renwick Times Publication Note and Rates
The Renwick Times, established 1884 and published each Thursday morning by L. W. Miller, notes postal designation and subscription rate details. This entry records its long-standing local newspaper status and renewal terms for readers.
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Renwick
Local Eagle Grove ad promotes Chris Heggen’s gan and oil business
Chris Heggen of Eagle Grove paid for an advertisement in this paper to announce his gan and oil business. He aims to reach old friends in the territory, invite patronage, and cover the ad cost with expected local profits, arguing advertising benefits a nearby dealer more than outsiders.
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Chris Heggen
Esgle Grove
Chris
Eagle Grove
Senator Minton Truth Printing Idea Falls Flat
A reader mocks Senator Minton by imagining newspapers printing only the truth. He jokes obituaries and weddings would distort, citing unflattering details and reckless behavior. The piece lampoons the notion, suggesting the senator should abandon the plan.
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Minton
Primary workloads spark party control forecasts
After the primaries both major parties push claims of a path to November victory. One group asserts it will regain state offices while the opposing faction remains confident in its chances for Republicans.
Frogs Open Season for Lovers with Frying Promise
June 1 marks the open season for frogs in love, with the season closing November 30. The speaker laments a long time since enjoying fried frogs legs, noting a fond memory of a good mess of the delicacy.
Citizens Free to Speak on Administration Praise
A citizen expresses gratitude for living in a country where one can grow crops and freely voice opinions about the administration. The remark emphasizes liberty and the right to criticism without fear of retribution.
Entertaining asides When Silence Speaks Loudly
A quirky note on social grace urges agreeing and entertaining chatter when unsure what to say. It adds playful laughter as a social tool, framing a witty approach to easing awkward pauses and keeping conversations buoyant.
Feathers' Day Sunday urges extra courtesy to fathers
The coming Sunday is Feathers' Day and everybody having a father should show him a little extra courtesy on that day.
Renwick Theatre Summer Lineup Opens With Stage Door
Two shows nightly at 7 30 and 9 as June 18 19 feature Stage Door with Ginger Rogers Adolphe Menjou and Andrea Leeds. June 21 22 offers Trail Dust with Hopalong Cassidy. Pictorial comedy and musical Wednesday Drawing Night register Tuesday for Wednesday drawings. Admission 10c 26c or 20c. WMT noon news broadcasts Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays from Cass theatre circuit with free admissions.
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Ginger Rogers
Adolphe Menjou
Andrea Leeds
TRA
Hopalong Cassidy
WMT
Cass Theatre Circuit
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Renwick Savings Bank
Renwick, Iowa
Farm Loans and Insurance
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Humboldt County
J. F. Miller
Humboldt Rendering Works
Mr. Smith
Weekly News
Edward W. Pickard
John BH. Helmke
Will Biging
la Verne
L. H. Krohn
Perry
John Kerr
Harold Yanney
Pontiac
Mich
Fort Dodge
R. Rossman
M. Kirk Sperry
Lou Ann
Arlene
Braden Richardson
Mrs
George Bawn
Henely-Wanken
Charles Saverude
Portland, Ore
Renwick Times
Mrs. B.A. Ross
Emil Lassen
Harley Gardner
Methodist Hospital
Will Stanek
U.S. Navy
New York
L. W. Miller
Renwick Theatre
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