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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1944
Page
6
A National Dairy Council survey for the Office of Civilian Requirements shows butter tops Americans’ rationed items due to its vitamin A content and taste. Butter’s appeal lies in its color, spreadability, mouthfeel, and versatility on bread and rolls, prompting a plea for more cream to boost butter production.
A week of persistent rain drenched the area with three inches in two hours and more through Friday and Saturday nights. Streets flooded from curb to curb, basements inundated, and rivers overflowed. Farm land suffered as well as crops, while state totals estimate losses around 3 million dollars.
Miss Janice Norder daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Norder wed Lewis Swanson of Cedar Falls in a candlelight double ring ceremony at the Evangelical church in Marshalltown on Friday evening May 19 Rev Schlenter officiated with the reception following at Stones Hotel The couple will reside in San Diego Calif where the groom is in the U S Marine service and has served overseas
Mr and Mrs Roy Guy of Renwick announce the marriage of their daughter Charlotte to Robert Chantland son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Chantland of Humboldt. The ceremony was at Rev A J DeNeuf home in Humboldt on Friday afternoon May 19. Attending were bride sister Maxine Guy and Elwin Farrman. They will reside in Humboldt.
Mrs. George Latch and Mrs. W. B. Long hosted a Monday evening party with a group of friends at the Latch home. They announced the coming marriage of Miss Helen Latch to Pvt. Shelby Nelson, set for Sunday, June 18. Also noted, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Phipps and others hosted dinner for Mrs. John Kerr in honor of her birthday. Pfc. Carroll S. Bogard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bogard, recently earned corporal at Pueblo Army Air Base, serving as ball turret gunner. He enlisted November 25, 1942.
Herbert Woodcock 75 died May 17 1944 after a stroke at Bangston convalescent home Goldfield Iowa. Funeral at Evangeli cal church Thursday with Rev R E Cook sermon and Vernon cemetery burial conducted by local Masonic lodge Pallbearers named Chris Schneider S C Maurer Fred Schwandt Calla Tanck Marx Schwyter Henry Kraft. he was born November 27 1868 in Belton Suffolk England and lived in Renwick Iowa since 1900s. He leaves brothers Harry Ernest Frederick sisters Harriet Libby and two nephews Herbert R Searles and Walter A Searles.
We thank our many friends in Renwick and community for their kindness shown our uncle in his declining years and illness and for all service and thoughtfulness extended at the final rites. Herbert R. Sceries. Walter A. Searies.
The Des Moines Veterans Administration Facility supplies poppies for Poppy Day on Saturday May 27. About 1,000,000 crepe paper poppies are produced by 167 disabled WWI veterans and WWII veterans to raise funds totaling around 9600 for veterans and their families. Poppies will be distributed throughout town by Auxiliary members and volunteers to honor fallen soldiers and support ongoing aid. Local residents are urged to wear a poppy and contribute. Also noting visitors from Kanawha, Mr Hutchison and family.
A 1923 May reminiscence lists local names and events including Misa Mary Speich visiting from Dallas Center, Chris Anderson of Laverne in charge of Go Gas oil tanks, a Sun day school picnic at Smith park, eleven Royal Neighbors delegates to Clarion, juniors picnicking and seniors attending a Corwith play, Mary Kelling’s 12th birthday party, Mrs Wm Beenan and Misa Martin Olson’s Smith park picnic, Edith Dawson and Dorothy Luch visiting Clarence and Iowa City, Mrs Laura Smith called to Columbus Ohio for her father’s stroke, teachers Marvel Beardsley and Ruby Egenes hosting a lower grades picnic, Rev Charles B Tupper visiting from Milwaukee and delivering the commencement address, Marshal Teas Gibbons noting careless drivers with fines, Mrs Horace Van Nice and daughter Dorothy in Chicago, Matt Stauffacher of Ackley, Paul Schnabel of Hampton, Roy Steven and children of Corwith visiting the Babler home, Mrs Wm Nissen entertaining 24 ladies at a shower for Mise Martina Olson, and Mise Mary Reid of Woodbine visiting as a former local teacher.
Mrs. A. T. Saxton aged 81 died last Saturday evening at her home near Hardy. She was mother to Earl Saxton of Hampton and Mrs. Lers Clancy, with Mrs. Rockwell Clancy predeceased her. Funeral at Hardy Methodist Church Tuesday at 2 pm, Rev. Paul W. Neal officiating. burial Vernon Cemetery. Born Cascade, Iowa, she was formerly Katherine Lockwood and lived in the Hardy area most her life.
L. W. Miller announces mail matter entered at the Ranwick Post Office as second class. Subscription rate set at one year for 2.08 dollars.
J F Miller announces candidacy for State Representative in Humboldt County Iowa subject to Republican primary results on June 5 1944. BM Al Wallokait seeks Republican nomination for Clerk of the District Court in Humboldt County Iowa subject to voters at the June 1944 primaries.
C H Johnson of Humboldt Iowa announces his candidacy for the office of County Auditor in the Humboldt County primary on June 3, 1944. He states support is appreciated and that his bid is subject to the will of Republican voters.
Humboldt County Iowa voters are urged to consider A. Ri Sorlie n for the office of Recorder on the Republican ticket at the June 5 primaries. The candidate pledges to continue serving to the best of abilities if re elected, citing past work as recorder and asking for voters’ approval.
Franklin Java declares candidacy for Humboldt County Attorney as a Republican in the June 1944 primaries, asserting support from Republican voters and aiming to win the party nomination.
Meq Olson announces candidacy for County Treasurer Humboldt County on the Republican ticket, seeking votes in the June 5, 1944 primary. The statement asks Republican voters for their support and notes the will of the party.
Dorothy H Netizen announces candidacy for County Treasurer of Humboldt County subject to voters will. She states appreciation for support and asks for votes at the Jane Pa taries.
Marilyn Long visits at the J. I. Peer home in Algona while Mrs. Iva Moses of Afton visits her brother Lloyd Smith at the Virgil Erwin home. Mrs. Roland Erdman quarantined for measles as baby Roland Jr. is cared for by grandmother. Bert Martin loses two draft horses struck by lightning during a storm. Leo Mimbach learns their son Dewitt graduated naval training in Norman Oklahoma and is now a seaman first class.
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