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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1928
Page
7
Renwick School notes report May Queen selections for this year and praise for Superintendent’s visit. Senior play preparations begin while junior senior party and annual dinner featured. Board warns on bills before next meeting and promotes parent involvement for student start dates and tuition details.
Rev. Van Horn, pastor leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and church service at 11:00 a.m. with subject Sanctuary Gammon Special. An evening service is planned at 6:00 p.m. on the same day titled A Great Discovery. Everyone is welcome to attend.
St Pauls Lutheran Church under Pastor H. Gillaam announces Sunday School at 10 AM and morning English service at 11 AM. The quarterly meeting, postponed because of bad roads, will be held Sunday after the services.
The Vernon Cemetery Association will meet at the Vernon Theatre at three o'clock on Saturday May Sh. Election of officers and other business will be transacted. All interested should attend. Mrs Glenn Martin and J G Kelling visited Eagle Grove last Saturday. Mrs Allen Edgar and baby of Osage visited the Lane home. Night and water bills must be paid at the Town Clerk's office due to other arrangements. The father of the neighborhood's popular college girl believes she is home for spring vacation but has been too tired to confirm. Mrs GA Richardson's father M D Draden died last Thursday in Eagle Grove. funeral last Sunday attended by friends and relatives.
The record lists two declarations for the Humboldt County Iowa race. Vwlah seeks the Republican nomination at the June 1924 primaries, and Franklin Jacque announces for the same post in the June 1928 primaries, both subject to Republican voters. T. 8. Herrick is noted in the source.
Announcement of candidacy for County Recorder of Humboldt County Iowa. Ethel Barrett seeks the June 1828 primary voters support, respectfully urging Hepublic voters to consider her bid for the office.
War Clerk of the District Court Vowiah declares intention to run for Clerk of the District Board Humboldt County subject to Republican voters in the 1928 primaries M A Walluksit
W P Hansen announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Humboldt County Sheriff subject to the will of Republican veterans in the June 1923 primaries.
Thomas Ayrne announces he withdraws or annuls his candidacy for Humboldt County treasurer and submits to the will of Republican voters at the June 1928 primaries. He urges support from party members and notes the filing is subject to primary results.
J C Mefarland announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Humboldt County Auditor in the upcoming June 1928 primaries and seeks voters support and goodwill. The statement requests vote and backing from the voters in Humboldt County.
W. W. Sterna announces his candidacy for County Auditor of Humboldt County Iowa seeking Republican support in the June 1928 primary. He requests consideration from Republican voters and asks for their vote in the upcoming election.
W H Strachan announces candidacy for Representative in the 76th District in Yamboldt County with GOP support, and Fred G Lovrien also declares candidacy for Humboldt County in the June 4 primaries, 1928.
For Supervisor Third District candidate Lewis Saverude announces candidacy for the Republican nomination in the June 1028 primaries. The Third District covers Norway Lake and Vernon townships and seeks voter support.
The Rumvick Savings Bank of Tenmyick in the State of Tawa has filed full incorporations and capitalization, with authorities approving its paid in capital under Chapter 18. A board of directors is listed including Lund, Manrer, Op pedahl, Christenson, Pred Hofty, Conrad Etnnte, Smelter, and Rich. Andrew, Superintendent of Ranking, issues the certificate at Dea Muinea on April 10, 1928.
Dr Call of Ames visited Thursday. Mr and Mrs Walter Phipps and Bur D Phipps visited Goldfield last Saturday. Mrs G A Richardson enjoyed a visit from Mrs Braden of Eagle Grove. Ruth Peters stayed weekend from Laurens and joined Mr and Mrs G S Petery at West Bend Sunday. Leo Mimbach and family visited West Bend for fishing and Pratty luck. Will Remer and baby of Whitten and Peter Looft and family of Burt visited Fred Rasmussen's home. Mida Goan and Faraby families and Mrs Faraby's father and Miss DeWitte of Humboldt visited Koya and Laura Smith at Ward-Lackwood home.
In a peculiar sport history note a Chinese cricket training tradition is described. The article cites a scribe Hertford Lirnter noting methods from a Ming museum source. It mentions a strict diet with worms and mosquitoes, and crates or jars used to house and transport champion crickets.
The Miant Hally News questions the traditional story of Captain Myles Standish. Researchers cite gaps and conflicting details about his voyage to America, his marriages to Rose and Barbara, and alleged courtship of Prischac. They note inconsistencies in the popular legend and highlight historical doubters.
A large crowd gathers as a rowboat searches for tragedy after a bottle washes ashore. The finder reads a note directing to send it to a brother in Aberdeen, with instructions to take it to the Pit and Whistle, amid a scene of cautious excitement.
A seven year old visits her grandma and recalls a joke about a boy who goes to a store to buy pepper for his mother. The boy returns home, opens the package, and finds it contains only peas, prompting a humorous exchange between the child and grandma.
A fragmented report describes a rocky promontory on the south bank of the Arkansas River, about 50 feet above the dyer pod, as an abutment for one of four bridges. It mentions a nearby higher bluff called Hig Rock and notes the area is now the site of an arms post.
A five year old girl named Ethel attends a movie with her parents after dark and becomes fascinated by a moving star on the machine. She believes the star is a real movie star, showing the child's delight and confusion during the cinema experience.
Fragmentary text shows a newlywed rushing to Troy and a husband’s remark as a moment of confusion. Names and clear facts are obscured, leaving a puzzling scene with unclear actions and outcomes.
The piece recounts a satirical tale in which a dog, accused of stealing a cooped chicken, faces a mock court. Lawyers mock the case as the judge remains steadfast, while the dog reads like a mascot. The imagined scene ends with the dog facing a playful verdict and the court’s amused pity.
Fragmentary notes discuss ring finger etiquette from ancient to ecclesiastical periods. It mentions finger wear for brides, wedding rings, and debates over which finger was chosen, with references to customs aimed at heart alignment and time saving.
The article describes almond cultivation on Magerex where the industry prospers as old trees die. Almonds are shaken from tall poles, gathered by workers, and shells are removed before kernels are extracted.
A fragmented discussion of womanhood, femininity, and suffrage appears, with references to a female ideal and men’s admiration. The piece notes a woman’s traits and hints at debates around rights and gender roles, mentioning sources like H. W. Howe's Monthly.
An unclear OCR passage discusses insects with beetles and a spider observed among various creatures. It mentions polypaatiin and leg positions, noting specimens appear to be under a shield or guard, with references to South Asyertesa and the Wimeweagee context.
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