Machovec Pleads Guilty in Dakota City Murder Trial
The Dore Machovec murder trial ended abruptly when the accused pleaded guilty before District Judge G W Stillman on the fourth day in Dakota City. Previously not guilty, the defendant faced second degree murder leaving a sentence date of April 15 and possible hospital mental observation in Iowa City before any final sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dore Macthovec
G. W. Stillman
Dakota City
Mahovee
Wold
Stillman
Psychopathic
Iowa City
Former Renwick Girl Nurse at Guadalcanal
Ensign Elsie Ni Leatwyler of Iowa was among the first navy nurses ashore at Guadalcanal, part of a fifty nurse contingent. A Renwick High School graduate, she trained at Lutheran Hospital Fort Dodge and Fairview Hospital Minneapolis, and served in Portland, Oregon before joining the Navy Nurse Corps over two years ago.
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Guadalcanal
Solomons
Islands
Fort Dodge
Navy Nurse Corps
Portland
Ore
Fairview Hospital
Minneapolis
Malta Fever Tests Conducted in Goldfield
The Public Health Service tested residents in Goldfield last Wednesday and Friday for Malta fever. About 200 people were tested on Wednesday with five active cases noted at one time. Roughly 100 adults and as many students participated, indicating ongoing fever prevalence in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldfield
Jordan
Des Moines
Austin
Fort Dodge
Lawn
Public Health Service
Visit and family notices from Seattle and Washington DC
Mr and Mrs R H Packard of Seattle visited Mrs A A Packard and relatives. Mr and Mrs Wilson Lester learned their son Earl in England has been promoted to captain. Mrs Harold Saxton left for Washington DC to visit her daughter Als Jerome Lipski and another daughter Mrs Duane Bonwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Packard
Seattle
Wash
A. A. Packard
Wilson Lester
Earl
England
Harold Saxton
Washington, DC
Als
Jerome Lipski
Duane Bonwell
All Town Officials Re elected Monday
Seventy four ballots were cast at the town election held last Monday and all of the present town officials were re elected. For Mayor Harl Gimer received 60 votes. Councilmen M M Green 53, S H Klassie 63, C A Packard 61, P H Sadler 62, Chas A Walker 63. Treasurer C A Richardson 65. Assessor R E Cook 20, Leo Mimbach 14, Frank Ward 12. Cook had announced he did not seek re election but received the highest vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aled
Harl Gimer
M. M. Green
S. H. Klassie
C. A. Packard
P. H. Sadler
Chas. A. Walker
C. A. Richardson
R.E
Cook
Leo Mimbach
Frank Ward
Three Town Properties Change Owners in May Plans
Town property transfers report Thomas Gimner buying the L. W. Fleming residence and intending possession by May 1, with the Flemings moving to Storm Lake. J B Jones sells to Wm Nissen who will occupy and move to town this spring. Harl Gimer sells his residence now used by Thomas Gimer to J E Janes, whose family will move in around May 1.
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Thomas Gimner
L. W. Fleming
Fortnightly Club Hosts Evening With Lesson and Elections
Mrs. W H Long entertained the Fortnightly club at her home last Thursday. Mrs. M B Richardson led a lesson on Alien Legislation while Mrs. R J Huck presented a surprise program. Officers elected: Calla Tanck president, Ole Tjelle vice president, R J Huck secretary, D J Christianson treasurer. Hosts served refreshments after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calla Tanck
Ole Tjelle
R. J. Huck
D. J. Christenson
The
Hosteas
Mrs Hubbell Hosts Renwick Womans Club Meeting
Mrs Hubbell welcomed Renwick Womans Club guests at her home last Thursday afternoon. Miss Bertha Heggen presented the lesson on Special Test on Small Nations Future of Small Nations. Refreshments were served at the close of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry’ Hubbelly
Renwick
Bertha Heggen
Mrs. Stanley McCurry Hosts Literary Guild Meeting
The Literary Guild met at the home of Mrs. Stanley McCurry with leader Mrs. Elmer Philipp giving a review on Liberty Street. Nearby reports note visits from Mrs. Brayton and sons to Fort Dodge, and Mr. Irvine Peer visiting J. H. Tanck’s family for a birthday dinner while Booster Club members held a Tuesday dinner with Chamfer Commerce speaker Mr. Clarke.
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Literary ‘Guild
Stanley McCurry
Elmer Philipp
Liberty Street
Mrs. Irvine Peer
Algona
J. H. Tanck
Clarke
Chamber of Commerce At
Fort Dodge
Twenty One Years Ago Items From Renwick Times March 29 1923
Items copied from the Renwick Times dated March 29 1923 include local notices about Steve Falmer’s lumbago Irene Stauffacher visiting Adel spring vacation and the Boone Township Womans club meeting at Mrs. Orria French. Also reports on Arthur Stauffacher’s Wisconsin visit Crissie Worley visiting Sioux City and Rebekahs guest day. Ed Palmateer and Will Paskin’s Morris trip and a Legion ministers show with ice cream and a Richardson’s hall dance. Confirmation at the Lutheran church listed class members. Easter party at A R Martin home hosted by Fortnightly club. American Legion home talent show praised. no outside help, good orchestra. Marshal Gibbons’ Humboldt trip notes Joe Collins fined for intoxicated driving. Oil prospects on Peter Johnson farm near Humboldt spur drilling plans and claims of a 250 ft pond yielding 250 barrels daily and a 1,000 ft lake yielding 1,000 barrels daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Falmer
Irene Stauffacher
Adel
Boone Township
Rebekahs
Ed Palmateer
Will Paskin
Morris
Minn
American Legion
Richardson’s Hall
Lutheran’ Church
Ida’ Block
Olive: Pelmer
Elvira’ Hoffmaan
Oren Selgelid
Alton. Olson
Melvin Agar
Albert Bornholt
Mesdames
A. R. Martin
J. Peer
Edred. Packard
O.H. Emngstrom
A. R. Mmartic
Jess Gibbons
Humboldt
Joe Collins
Meyer Tanck
Collins
Péter Johnson
Government by Executive Order? Senator Shipstead warns
Minnesota Senator Shipstead faults the surge of Executive Orders after 4,553 laws in ten years and 3,703 orders by the President. He urges Congressional review to probe authority sources and warns the danger of governing by executive fiat. He says if laws can be made by order, Congress might as well go home.
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Minnesota
U. S
Shipstead
Congress
Senate
Innesotan
Renwick Times Publisher Details and Rates
The Renwick Times, established in 1884 and published each Thursday by L. W. Miller, notes postal registration and subscription terms. One year subscription costs 22.00.
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Renwick Times
Miller seeks Humboldt County State Representative seat
J. E. Miller announces candidacy for State Representative in Humboldt County Iowa subject to Republican voters decision at the June 6 1944 primaries. He aims to win the party nomination and compete in the general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County
Iowa
J. E. Miller
M A Wallkait Announces Candidacy for Humboldt Clerk Nomination
M A Wallkait announces as Republican candidate for the Clerk of the District Court in Humboldt County Iowa. The bid seeks the party nomination at the June 1944 primaries with voter support urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lhéreby
Humboldt County
Iowa
M.A. Wallckait
Sketebs Announces Candidacy for Humboldt Auditor
County Auditor candidate O H Johnsen of Humboldt Iowa announces his run for the office in the June 5, 1944 Republican primary. He asks for Republican voter support and signs off respectfully from Humboldt.
County Recorder Candidate Seeks Humboldt Voters
To the voters of Humboldt County I announce my candidacy for Recorder on the Republican ticket in the June 5th Primaries. I believe my past work as recorder has earned your approval and I pledge to serve to the best of my ability if re elected. ADR. Sorlten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County
Towa
Adr
Sorlten
Humboldt County Attorney Candidate Announces Run
Franklin Jaqua declares candidacy for County Attorney of Humboldt County in the June 1944 Republican primaries. He seeks voter support from the party and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County
Franklin Jaqua
Humboldt County Treasurer Candidate Announces Run
County voter notice from T. Q. Olson announcing candidacy for Humboldt County Treasurer on the Republican ticket for the primary election. Olson asks for voters' support and states the run is subject to Republican voters' will. Addressed to Humboldt County voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt Cou
Humboldt
James
Olson
Barkley eyed as Roosevelt running mate amid diplomacy
Rumors say Senator Barkley could join President Roosevelt on the ticket next November as officials smooth over sharp private remarks. Casualty figures released by Orion on March 22 report 38,546 dead 58,964 wounded 39,521 missing and 31,730 prisoners including 1,894 deaths in prison camps largely among Japanese.
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Barkley
Roosevelt
Senator Barkley
U.S
Orion
Third tire inspection period ends March thirty one
The third tire inspection period for Class A gasoline ration coupons ends March 31. Inspection records must be kept up to date to maintain eligibility for gasoline.
Dr Gugisberg Visit Highlights Family Gathering
Dr A W Gugisberg from Des Moines visited yesterday at the parental Gugisbergs home with relatives. Mrs Walter Attig's Home Project group plans a meeting at Mrs John Baumgartner's home Friday to discuss Home Nursing. Mrs S C Maurer mourns the death of brother August Tiepperman 63 from brain hemorrhage. funeral held last Friday. Edward Oppedahl and wife learn their son Robert has moved from Boulder to Oceanside to attend a communication school in California.
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A. W. Gugisberg
Des Moines
G. Gugisberg
Walter Attig
Home Project
John Baumgartner
5. C. Maurer
Adair
August Tiepperman
Edward Oppedahl
Robert Oppedahl
S.2 c. R.M
Boulder, Colo
Oceanside
Calif
2 Communication School
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Renwick Savings Bank Capital
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
Richland Soybeans
Quaker Oats Co
Renwick, Iowa
Ailis-Chalmers
Farm Commando
Allis
Chalmers
S. H. Klassie Garage and Implements
Machovec
Malta
REN Theatre
Sun
Mon
Sonja Henie
Jack Oakie
Lucille Ball
Harry James
Universal Post
Mrs. Hubbell
Literary Guild
John Swanson
Lloyd Brayton
Daryl
Brayton and Sons
Don Thomson
Trenton
N. J
R. Martin
Lieut. Thomson
Camp Dix
Henry Luchsinger
Chas. Schipull
Henry
L. W. Miller
Sketebs
Tsill
O.H. Johnsen
Lows
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