Duane Bonwell Writes From the Canal Zone Cruise
The Times received an air mail letter from Duane Bonwell in the U S Navy aboard the U S S New York. He outlines a world cruising schedule from San Pedro to Norfolk and on to London for the May 20 Coronation, with port calls in Haiti Ireland Germany Greece Italy Canada and New York through September, then a return to Norfolk. He expects a two to three year posting in New York. Also notes local sports and social items including coaches Briggs and Sperry visiting Des Moines Mason City and Rudd and the SOS bridge club luncheon at Mrs George Latch’s home with prizes awarded to Mrs A H Stafford Mrs Dean Nellis Mrs S C Maurer and Mrs Fred Rasmussen.
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Times Office
Duané Bonwell
San Pedro
Calif
New York
Philadelphia
Balboa
Canal Zone
Duane
U.S. Navy
U.S.S. New York
U.S.S
San Diego
Germany
Erry Greece
Athens
Livorno
Italy
Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Annapolis
Halifax
Canada
M. Kirk Sperry
Mason City
Rudd
Sperry
Iowa State Teachers Association
SOS Bridge Club
George Latch
A. H. Stafford
Dean Nellis
Clarence Erwin Home Damaged by Fire Sunday
Fire at the Clarence Erwin home occurred shortly after noon last Sunday when Mr. Erwin spotted flames from a pail of water from a neighbor’s well. Neighbors helped remove all contents, the fire company controlled the blaze with chemical extinguishers and a pocket brigade. Damage is estimated at 3500, the house owned by the John Blumer estate and insured.
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Clarence Erwin
Erwin
John Blumer
March Blizzard Returns With Heavy Snow Across Region
A March blizzard brought snow sleet and rain Friday afternoon and night with more snow Monday and into Tuesday night and Wednesday. Temperatures were mild, snow thawing into slush, and another wintry spell expected in late March. First robin sightings preceded the storm. Local residents note Elmer Engstrom’s 25th wedding anniversary and family gatherings. Renwick resident Mr. Peterson resigns as manager of Farmers' Co operative, moving to George Town elevator to oversee lumber. successor remains unnamed. James McGowan and family hosted a large dinner at Guy Peterson’s near Downs with twenty two attendees including relatives from several households.
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Robin
Jake Blesie
Alvin Engstrom
Chidren
Oscar Engstrom
Elmer Engstrom
Kanawha
G. L. Peterson
Farmers’ Co-operative Company
George Town
Peterson
Renwick
James McGowan
Guy Peterson
Downs
James McGowan Sr
James McGowan Jr
Marion McGowan
Irene Larson
W. E. McGowan
R. E McGowan
Donald McGowan
Arlo McGowan
Braden Stoakes
Goldfield
H. G. Helmke
Lohrville
Spring Snow Stirs Renwick News in 1916
Twenty-One Years Ago items from the Renwick Times note a spring snow storm after sunny days. Local events include funerals for Mrs. Harvey McPeak and Chet Stoddard, visits by Miss Laura Packard, plans for Dr. Avery to locate as a veterinarian, a geese invasion halted by street lights, and election ballot changes amid legislative shifts.
Local Post Office Second Class Matter Notice
Subtext shows L. W. Miller as author and Renwick Post Office designated as second class matter. Subscription rate listed at one year for 32.00 dollars.
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L. W. Miller
Renwick
Easter Week Services and Rally Study in Local Churches
M E Church notes report Easter week services led by Pastor C R Yeager at Renwick and Hardby area churches. Plans include morning Sunday schools, Eternal Life sermons, Passion Week services from 7:30 p.m., and a March 29 Enneberith League Rally in Renwick with regional towns Alexander Rowan Clarion Goldfield Corwith Kanawha and Heras.
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Fia
Hardy and
Renwick
King’s Heralds
Oreakfact
Legion Hall
Herdy
Morning Villa
Eternal Life
Wm. James
Martin
Corwith, Kenawha, Heras
First Baptist Church Ewing Holland services and events
A large audience attended last Sunday evening to hear the junior choir. Rev Holland baked four fudge cakes served to the boys and girls. Easter observances planned next Sunday with choir providing special music. Sunday School 10 a.m. James Nelson, Supt. Morning worship 11 a.m. Young Peoples 7 p.m. Evening worship 7:30 p.m. Tuesday March 25 midweek prayer and Bible study at Mrs Charles Trask home followed by rehearsal.
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Holland
James Nelson
Young Peoples
M. Tees
Charles. Trask
St Pauls Lutheran Church Seeks Worshipers For Easter
St Pauls Lutheran Church invites parishioners to Good Friday and Easter services led by Pastor J H Reants. A German service and Sunday School meet at 10 am with confirmation instruction on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the parsonage and church. Service times include 2 36 pm and evening components.
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St. Paul's
Evangelical Church Lawrence Soh Pessor Service Notice
Evangelical Church Lawrence Soh announces a 7:00 p m Communion service and a 7:30 p m Evening Worship. Choir will conduct cantata. Ladies Aid meets first Wednesday monthly. W M S meets second Wednesday. Lenten services are held every Thursday evening.
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Evangelical Church
Ladies’ Aid
W. M.S
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Renwick Savings Bank
Insurance and Farm Loans
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Renwick, Iowa
S. H. Klassie
Carlisle
Red Star
Grove
Grove Township
Humboldt County
Iowa
Lenda
Seid
Francis Beier
J.H. Wever
Mary Weyer
Maria L. Reeves
Meee
J. B. Saxton
Board of Supervisors of
Humboldt
Board of Supervisors
Dakota City
H. Johnson
Low Grove Loca
Quaker Oats Company
Sure and the Boss
Duane Bonwell
J. G. Briggs
Thomas Gimer
Stanley McCurry
Dale Peterson
Thomas Goettsch
Des Moines
Renwick Community Creamery Co
Renwick Theatre
Dixie
Jane Withers
Sam Summerville
OH Susanna
Gene Autry
Renwick Times
Laura Packard
Mary Miller
Chet Stoddard
LaVerne
Vernit McPeak
Cove
Minn
Harvey McPeak
Boone River
Martin Christianson
Christianson
Webster City
Will McGowan
Edith Claussen
Avery of
Montour
E J. Palmer
Nicholson
Luni Cemetery
J. G. Kelling
New Hampshire
Heitland
Welp’s Hatchery
Bancfort, Iowa
Clarion-Mason City
M.E
C. R. Yeager
Baptist Church
Ewing Holland
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
J. H. Reants
M. C. Rockwood
L. R. Turner
Renwick Saings Bank
Towa
A. H. Stafford, D. V. WM
Renwick, Towa
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