Humboldt Farm Hand Charged With Murder
Ronald J. Ackland, 21, charged with the murder of Lester H. Giddings, a Humboldt area farmer, after a quarrel following a night out with Fort Dodge. Ackland reportedly struck the employer with a whisky bottle and hammer, was held to the grand jury, and committed without bail. he allegedly signed a confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald J. Ackland
Lester H. Giddings
Humboldt
Ackland
Giddings
Fort Dodge
More Jurors Drawn For Machovee Trial
An additional list of 40 petit jurors has been drawn to appear in district court at 1 oclock on March 20 for the murder case of Dorn Machovec. The 16 year old, charged with killing his stepfather Paul Voss near Renwick in January, has pleaded not guilty. Maurice Breen of Fort Dodge will defend Machovec, who has been in county jail since his capture at Minden. Additional jurors from Renwick include Merie Eeperth, Regina Gimer, Elizabeth Klassi, and Anna Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorn
Machovecs
Paul Voss
Renwick
Maurice Breen
Fort Dodge
Machovec
Franklin Jaqua
Machove
County
Minden
Merie Eeperth
Regina Gimer
Elizabeth’Klassi
Anna’ Potter
Town Election March 27 With One Complete Ticket
The town voters will go to the polls on Monday March 27 to elect town officials. Only one ticket was filed containing all current office holders: Mayor Harl Gimer. Councilmen M M Green SH Klassi CA Packard Peter Sadler and Chas A Walker. Treasurer CA Richardson. Assessor RE Cook who states he no longer desires the post after nine years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harl Gimer
M.M. Green
SH. Klassi
C. A. Packard
Peter Sadler
Chas. A. Walker
C. A.richardson
Assesor
R. E. Cook
Cook
Anylonger
Nephew Receives Purple Heart For Bougainville Wounding
Mrs H E Goettsch reports that her nephew Pfe Robert Battien a U S Marine paratrooper son of Mrs Lillian Battien of Oakes North Dakota is home on a furlough from Camp Pendleton California He has earned the American Theatre Ribbon Presidential Citation Asiatic Pacific and American Defense Ribbons and the Purple Heart He was wounded by a bomb blast at Bougainville and spent 33 days in hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.E. Goettsch
Pfe
Robert Battien
U.S. Marines
Lillian Battien
Oakes
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Robert
Bougainville
Mrs. Barringer Visiting Sister in Rathven
Mrs. E. P. Barringer of Rathven is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. G. S. Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Barringer of
Rathven
G. S. Peters
Join the Women’s Army Corps for wartime service
A recruitment notice invites women to join the Women’s Army Corps to take vital Army jobs. It directs applicants to U S Army Recruiting Stations and to write The Adjutant General in Washington 25 D C for full details, noting required release from current employer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Army Corps
WAC
Adjutant General
Washington
D.C
U.S. Employment Service
Zentner Olson Nuptials in Des Moines This Weekend
Milton Zentner son of Mr and Mrs Wm Zentner Renwick married Miss Erma Olson daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Olson Eagle Grove on Saturday in Des Moines. Attendants Iris Hoyt Des Moines and Delmar Lane Hardy. Couple employed in Des Moines and to reside there. Parental home guests and a shower in Eagle Grove followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Zentner
Wm. Zentner
Renwick
Erma Olson
Joe Oleon
Eagle Grove
Des Moines
Iris. Hoyt
Delmar Lane
Hardy
Humboldt County Surpasses War Bond Quota by Far
Final 4th War Loan totals show Humboldt County buyers nearly doubled their quota. E bonds quota $691,000, E bonds purchased $708,745. total bond sales $1,094,198. Credit goes to local buyers and cooperative workers for the strong showing and unpaid effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County
Former Renwick Boy Awarded Air Medal
Lieutenant William Floyd Palmer, co-pilot of an army B 24 Liberator, received the Air Medal at a 15th Air Force bomber base for meritorious achievement during Mediterranean aerial combat. In a letter to his mother Mrs A W Gray of Bode he says he is now first pilot with a ten man crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Floyd Palmer
15Th Air Force
Mediterranean
A. W. Gray
Bode
Quiet School Election Yields Few Ballots
A small turnout of 25 ballots occurred at the school election held Monday with no opposing candidates. Dr. M. Crawford and Dr. W. H. Tike were elected directors, BRM. Goettach named treasurer, reprising their prior offices. Other directors include H. D. Black, A. D. Gimer, and Floyd Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Crawford
WH. Tike
BRM
Goettach
H. D. Black
A. D. Gimer
Floyd Lane
Son Dale Blesie Receives Purple Heart
Mr and Mrs Wm Blesie learned from their son Dale Blesie B M 1c that he earned the Purple Heart. He was wounded at Anzio by shrapnel in the right leg and received the decoration on March 2, one year after leaving the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Blesie
Dale Biesie
Dale
Anzio
Local notes on community moves and honors in Hardy area
A. B. Richardson marked his 85th birthday among close family as he recovers from a recent fin attack. Ed Luchsinger resigns from Highland Power to become assistant at Farmers Cooperative elevator. Marlin Smith quits at Farmers Cooperative elevator and moves to a farm southwest of Hardy. Mr and Mrs Myron Collins move from Des Moines into the Smith house owned by C Maurer. Leonard R Davids, Renwick native and Kanawha high graduate, sworn into the Army Air Corps Reserve on February 17 in San Diego, awaiting 18th birthday or second college semester completion. he earned top marks in trigonometry and led the first semester honor roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Smith
Farmers Cooperative Elevator
Hardy
Myron Collins
Des Moines
Smith
C. Maurer
Leonard R. Davids
James. Davids
Renwick
Army Air Corps Reserve
San Diego
Calif
Snyder Continuation School
Leonard
Twenty One Years Ago Items From Renwick Times
Recap of March 15 1923 events in Renwick area. A. B. Richardson family helped celebrate a big birthday with dinner. Henry Bloom family attended the funeral of Mrs. Kubley in Laverne. Jury drawn for April term. Farm moves by Ballard and McPeek. Masons hold three day school. Aberdeen Angus cattle sent to Des Moines breeders sale. School board elected with 82 ballots cast including 21 by women. House in Boone township burned while fumigating. Baptist Mission rally delegates from Renwick to Humboldt. Renwick among state girls basketball tourn participants, Audubon won the title. Chas Welker and others celebrated anniversaries. Alta Potter and O D Castleman wed at Eagle Grove. Silver wedding anniversary for John Hefti with family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Richardson
Henry Bloom
Mr. Bloom
Henry Kubley
Laverne
W. H. Phelpa
Perry
Masons
Roy Frank
Aberdeen
Des Moines
C. FB. Flemmig
M. B. Richardson
W.H. McDowgaliarm
Boone Township
Mesdames
George Peters
Bert Martin
Walter’ Martin
Humboldt
Audubon
Renwick
Sevilla
Chas“ Welker
Jake. Stanffacher
John Hefti
Luverne
Real March Weather Briefing and Camp Dodge Induction
Real March weather has brought rain snow and thunder showers nearly daily with mild temperatures defying forecasters. Lynn Carter of Thor a former Renwick boy joined Huum boldt county youths at Camp Dodge last Thursday for induction into the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Carter
Thor
Renwick
Huumboldt County
Camp Dodge
Renwick Times Ad lists establishment and rate
The Renwick Times, established in 1884 and published every Thursday, lists subscription details. L. W. Miller is identified as editor and proprietor. A yearly rate of 32.00 is stated for readers at the Renwick Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick Times
L. W. Miller
Renwick
Swish to announce candidacy for Humboldt Rep seat
SLB. Miller reports that Swish will announce his candidacy for the office of State Representative in Humboldt County, Iowa, pending the decision of Republican voters at the June 5, 1944 primaries. The filing signals a campaign start and party alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County
Iowa
Miller
Republican nomination bid for Humboldt County Clerk post
A candidate announces a campaign for the Republican nomination for Clerk of the District Court in Humboldt County. The filing urges voters to support the bid at the upcoming primary, noting appreciation for the backing of local residents.
Humboldt County Auditor Candidacy Announcement
O H Johnsos of Humboldt Iowa announces his candidacy for County Auditor of Humboldt County in the June 5, 194¢ Primary election, subject to the will of the Republican voters. He asks for supporters and signs respectfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County
L Wilk
O. H. Johnsos
Humboldt
Towa
Humboldt County Recorder Candidate Announcement
To the voters of Humboldt County I announce my candidacy for the office of Recorder on the Republican ticket at the Jones Street Primaries. I trust my work as recorder over the past has met your approval and pledge that if reelected I will continue to serve you to the best of my ability. A Ri Sorlien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County
Recorder
Sorlien
Faith in Congress and checks and balances urged
A historical reflection exhorts faith in Congress as the safeguard of personal liberties within the constitutional system. It argues the executive must seek congressional support with non partisan wartime tax plans if needed, and warns against undermining Congress through demagogic rhetoric. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant and defend the legislative branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Supreme Court
Legislative
Congress
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Renwick Savings Bank Capital
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
Richland Soybeans
Quaker Oats Co
Renwick, Iowa
Ernest
North Western
Ernest O. Tavener
Tavener
T Tavener
Gene
Iceland
South Pacific
Cary
Texas
Taveners
America
Humboldt Farm
Dale Blesie
B. M
Fin
Ed Luchsinger
Highland Power, Plant
W. A. Packard
Steve Palmer
Wright County
Petit Jury
Guy Ballard
Henry Martin
Walter Mc Peek
Walter Martin
Alta-Potter
O. D_'Castleman
W.g.'muhleman
Methodist Church
Skafte
Dean
Eagle Grove. Livestock Commission Co
Schwenck’s
Leroy Umstead
Mike Wehrheimn
R. K. Uhr
Geo. Paine
Jane
Wallokait
REN Theatre
Sun
Mon
Bear
Rhine
Bette Davis
Paul Lukes
Paramount News
Warner Baxter
Rose Hobart
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