Local News Items From Eagle Grove Area
Local notices list numerous visits and travels including Arlene Richardson at the George Bawn home near Eagle Grove and Perley Selgelid at a Cedar Rapids barber convention. Several residents visit relatives, attend events, or travel to Des Moines and Chicago. local social news includes a kitchen shower, beauty services, and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Richardson
George Bawn
Eagie Grove
Perley Selgelid
Cedar Rapids
Julius Egenes
Ireton
John’ Egenes
Benny Eggerth
Excelsior Springs
Eggerth
Henry Studer
Dale
West Bend
Leo Mimbach
Winding roads urged to cut straight-road crashes
Statistics show many serious accidents occur on straight roads. Some propose winding well marked routes to keep drivers attentive at all times. While hills and curves cause some incidents, many occur on wide smooth highways, so never let yourself relax while driving.
Renwick Markets Prices For Wednesday May 19
Local dealers quote commodity prices for Wednesday May 19 with notes of possible correction. Corn No 8 sits around 505-255 cents per bushel and oats priced at 82 cents per bushel.
Seed Corn For Sale In Iowa Town Arm Shows Strong Strain
Seed corn for sale from Kossuth Reliance seed line, the same blood strain as the Iowa State field test winner for three consecutive years. Shelling and grading twice, priced from 2.50 to 4.00 dollars. Arthur L. Look, LuVerne, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth Reliance
Arthur L. Look
LuVerne
Iowa
Residence for Sale in Renwick with Easy Terms
Property in Renwick offered for sale or rent with possession June 1 1987. Price 800 dollars with 200 down and 10 dollars per month balance. Contact E R Queary for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick
E. R. Queary
Local Visitors and School Events Highlight Weekends
Maervin Gugisbere spent the weekend from Drake University in Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Al Smith of Fort Dodge visited the Conrad Elmer home last Sunday. Mr and Mrs V F Nellis and children of Waterloo were weekend guests at the Dean Nellis home. Revival attendees included Rev and Mrs R E Cook and Rev and Mrs C R Yeager at Mrs L G Garmer’s Sanetal in Titonka. Renwick high school commencement is tonight with Rev A S Kilbourn of Eagle Grove as speaker. school picnic follows at Smith Park after promotions. Decoration Day program planned for Sunday May 20 with Union Memorial Day services May 30 at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Engstrom
St. Cloud
Minn
Ed Engstrom
Rath Camport
Ceylon
Ad Peterson
Dake Blesie
George Losen
Thor
Mitchen
Mabel Opheim
Craig Carter
Renwick
CR. Yeager
Methodist
Clarion
Buthman
Kansas
Muhleman
Everett Graber
Joyce
Helen
Des Moines
I B. Richardson
Ditner
A. Richardson
Walters
la Verne
Vernon Consolidated School
W.G. Mubleman
Maervin Gugisbere
Drake University
al Smith
Fort Dodge
Conrad ‘Elmer
V. F. Nellis
Waterloo
Dean Nellis
R. E. Cook
C. R. Yeager
L. G. Garmer
Titonka
Renwick High School
High School
A. S. Kilbourn
Eaglerove
Smith Park
M E Church Notes Sunday Services and Meetings
M E Church notes show GC Yeager pastor and morning worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School led by Wm James Renwick and A R Martin at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 6 43 p.m. WFLMS meet with Mrs George Latch on Tuesday evening May 25 led by Mrs A D Gimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E
GC. R. Yeager
Hardy
Cincm
Wm. James
Renwick
R. Martin
Epworth League
W. Flm.s
George Latch
A.D. Gimer
Evangelical Church Service Times Summary
Evangelical Church led by Pastor Laurence Sohl lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Evening Worship at 7 30 p.m. Ladies' Aid meets first Wednesday and W. M. S. on the second Wednesday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Church
Laurence Sohl
Ladies’ Aid
W. M.S
First Baptist Church Ewing Holland Service Schedule
Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Evangelistic services at p.m. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Harold Saxton from Pilot Mound and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Saxton. Keen Van Mouton of Humboldt visiting grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ike Smith. Methodist Ladies Aid meets May 26 at Mrs. J. E. Peer’s home. Freshman roller skating party at Lake Cornelia Friday 7 p.m. sponsor Thos. J. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Saxton
Pilot Mound
Earl Saxton
Willard Duer
Kanawha
W. PF. Bleaaner
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
J. E. Peer
Keen van Mouton
Humboldt
Mrs
Ike Smith
Renwick High School
Lake Cornelia
Thos. J. Miller
Town Council Meeting Minutes and Bills Authorized
The regular May 14 1937 council meeting had all members present. Bills from multiple vendors were read and approved via finance committee. The Band Fund balance of 201.88 was transferred to the Renwick Band before adjournment. Fritz Britt, Town Clerk. Wm. Dawson repairs noted for a residence repaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
Boone Valley Electric Co-op
W. H. Phipps
Donald Palmer
Dean
Nellis
M. B. Richardson
General Electric Supply Corp
IB. D. Kees Miz. Co
Leighton Supply Co
Fisher Tent & Awning Co
R. M. Goettsch
W. A. Fisher
Chas. Fishher
Westinghouse Elec. Sup. Co
Kennedy & Parsons Co
Elec, Eine. & Const. Co
Pratt Electric Co
Guy Johnson
Iowa Mutual Ins. Co
Il. W. Miller
Renwick Savings Bank
Wright County
N. W. Bell Telephone Co
Terry-Durin Co
Ho Tanck
John Egenes
Howard E. Barton
Walter E. Hansen
F. E. Thompson
Finance Committee
Renwick
Fritz Britt
Radiovoter could speed public polls via home radios
New York reports a device named Radiovoter by National Electric Ballots Inc. It allows radio listeners to answer yes or no questions during programs, with instant counts shown by a reactance meter in the set. The system aims to gauge public opinion on policy questions without full device adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
National Electric Ballots, Inc
Nevil Monroe Hopkins
Hopkins
Indian Population Gains in Numbers During Year
Washington reports a slight 1 cent gain over 1933 with 334,01 Indians on federal rolls. Oklahoma hosts the largest Indian population, while Arizona, South Dakota, California also show substantial counts. Major tribes include Navajo Sioux and Chippewas with high enrollment figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federel
Oklahoma
Inci
Five Viles
Miami
Peoria
Scientists Probe Mass Death Of Whales On Cape Coast
A South African museum party departed to the Cape coast to study a mass death by self action of 50 false kin whales that stranded on jagged rocks. Schoolboys nearby reported massive rushing toward shore, spouting jets and loud noise. Authorities suspect an undersea disturbance and a highly phosphorescent sea prior to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
Cape ¢Coast
Queer Names on Harvard Rolls in the Harvard Contest
Cambridge mass Harvard students competed over long names with Kaisui Nimmanahaeminda of Chiengmai Siam credited with the longest. The contest had many entries including Ky Peiping C Y Lo Nanking P B S Ou Kwangsu and H K M Wu Honolulu. Other names among the student body include H x d Aeth England Messrs Ting Toong I Pass B Schur and A Schuh.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Kaisui Nimmanahaeminda
Chiengmai
Siam
Harvard University
Peiping
C. Y. Lo
Nanking
PB. S. Ou
Kwangsu
Police guard Mussolini in staged public works event
Rome reports Mussolini’s secret guard of 309 policemen dressed in work attire to mingle with laborers during ground breaking for new public parks. The Black Musketeers, spun from fascist squads, perform an ideal continuity role while the dictator was cheered by crowds and followed on foot by agents in plain clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Benito Mussolini
Mussolini
Pontine
Agenis
Farre
Ren
Rece Mussolini
Terminale
Tl Duce
Buiyguard
Reneu
Velun
University of Missouri Plans Wild Life Farm
The University of Missouri plans a unique wild life preserve in Missouri to be run as a dedicated facility for native species. A 2.3 mile street south of Columbia was purchased for the project, funded by state authorities and aimed at showcasing natural vegetation and forest life without commercial lumber practices. Dr. Rudolf Mitt, zoology professor and director, explains the preserve will focus on native fauna and conservation in contrast to multi-use reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Missouri
Resey
Rudomitt
Benr
Philadelphia Scientists Review Musk-Gx Steak Trials
Philadelphia scientists test Musk-Gx steaks and Jersey cow dairy derivatives noting domestication potential. An academy report describes grazing, snow crust breaking hooves, and pushing devices used on pig snouts to study feeding behavior and steak quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Scientist studies goldfish frozen in liquid air experiment
Dr Paul C Sound of the University reports three goldfish survived freezing tests. The fish were placed in a beaker and exposed to cold air, then swam again in liquid air after a few moments. He notes some fish have been frozen up to four days without permanent injury, though many specimens die of old age.
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Paul C
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