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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1938
Page
5
Renwick Theatre will restart Saturday and Sunday performances on June 4 and 5, offering a four night weekly program. The venue aims to provide top entertainment with carefully selected best pictures for public enjoyment. Show nights are Tuesday and Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, starting June 4 and 5.
Mildred Fisher a student at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls won the archery tournament last Thursday. She competed in the beginners class against thirty advanced students and won by 46 points with a total score of 137. Fisher is Theta Epsilon sorority member and president of the Kindergarten Primary organization.
Mrs. Howard Barton hosted twelve guests at her home last Monday evening for a surprise party honoring Gretchen Helmke on her 13th birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lane, their children, and Miss Eleanor Woods, who visited the Bonnatetter home in Corwith that Sunday.
Mrs Gertrude Simpson widow of Rex Simpson who operated a school bus was killed last fall when struck by a Rock Island train at Mason City. She was awarded 2958 dollars in weekly compensation plus 150 dollars funeral expenses and 9 56 dollars a week for 300 weeks by the deputy insurance commissioner in Des Moines.
Mrs. Sam Klassi and Mrs. John Hefti entertain the Fortnightly club at the Klassi home this afternoon. Members will present their regular program with Mrs. S. H. Klassie leading the lesson, Mrs. D. J. Christenson and Mrs. L. W. Miller performing a duet, and President Mrs. George Latch presiding.
A group of relatives gathered at the home of Mrs Flora Voss last Sunday to surprise her on her birthday. They brought baskets of food and a birthday cake and had an enjoyable time. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Floyd Zinser and children of Goldfield and Mr and Mrs A J Jensen and children of West Bend at the parental G S Peters home.
The couple tied the knot at the Eagle Grove Lutheran parsonage on May 22 at 2 pm with Rev. T. J. Severtson officiating. Miss Mina Jean Lerdal, daughter of L. J. Lerdal of Goldfield, wore white lace, with attendants in Eleanor blue lace. After a 3 pm wedding dinner at the bride’s parents’ home, the pair planned a home in Vandalia, Missouri where Harvey works as a ceramic engineer for Harbison Walker. The bride has taught in Humboldt county rural schools. the groom is a Goldfield native who studied at the School of Mines in Missouri.
Announced marriage of Miss Nola Loreen Schneider and John Waller Breen at Minneapolis Minnesota on Saturday May 21 1938. Ceremony held in the morning with a noon dinner at the bride’s parents home. The couple plans to reside in Minneapolis and visit Renwick over the coming weekend.
Announcement the marriage of Miss Helen Hefti daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hefti to Dudley Blesie son of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Blesie occurred May 8 at the Blesie home with Rev J H Reents officiating. Both born and raised in the community. The bride taught in Wright county rural schools and Dudley taught in Wright county. They honeymoon in the Black Hills and will reside on the John Hefti farm.
Marvin Gugisberg, a senior in Drake University's College of Commerce and Finance, will receive his four year band sweater this week. He has been a band member throughout his time in college and is affiliated with Phi Mu Epsilon, the national honorary music fraternity.
Poppy Day is observed nationwide on May 28 to honor World War I dead. Memorial poppies, made by disabled veterans, are distributed by the American Legion Auxiliary volunteers to raise funds for veterans and families, with every penny supporting welfare programs.
A miscel laneous shower honored Miss Mine Jean Lierdet, bride of Edwin T. Harvey, with forty guests. The event featured advice letters to be opened later, music by Olive Gjerstad, readings by Gladys Harvey and Ruth Rasmussen, and a pink and white lunch after a gift basket unveiling.
M J Boyle superintendent of the Chicago and North Western Railway Northern Iowa division asks Mason City mayor D Elmer to warn school children against trespassing on railway property as summer brings more trackside activity. The warning notes dangers of playing near tracks and asks parents and officials to help prevent casualties.
Renwick Theatre lists shows nightly at 7 30 and 9 00 with EBB TIDE featuring Frances Farmer and Ray Mill and a Disney cartoon plus news on May 31 and June 1. Cartoon nights include Wednesday drawing, admission 10c and 26c. tune in WMT every Tuesday Thursday Saturday at 12 55 for news. Cass theatre circuit offers free admissions and resumes weekend shows on June 45.
Twenty-One Years Ago items note a party for Otto Engstrom at his home with about 65 young folks. Mentions visits by Mrs. L. R. Turner, Steve Palmer and family to Albert Lea, and a fishing outing with the postmaster. Also reports Memorial Day services at the Baptist church May 27 and a Decoration Day program May 30. A voice serenade incident is described as high class to a point, then spoiled by a weak finale. The issue reports Proclamation of the draft to register men 21 to 31 on June 5, blue laws in Renwick, and a Wright county contrast. Boone township school picnic set for May 25 with many participants named, plus a sunny, music-filled day at Packard's grove.
Memorial Day program set for Monday May 30 at Vernon Cemetery with a $30 decoration fund. Music by Lake Two Male Quartet. Rev F J Lawton opens with invocation and Gettysburg Address. Lois Martin reads names of honored dead. Merritt Block, John Zimmerman address, firing squad led by Carroll Richardson. Luni Cemetery events at 11 am with Holland invocation and repeats of Gettysburg Address and In Flanders Field with Lois Martin. Jr. reading of names. Taps by Carroll Richardson. Flowers for bouquets requested at American Legion hall Sunday evening May 29.
Local notice states L W Miller's publication is entered as second class matter at the Renwick Post Office. Subscription rate listed at two dollars for one year.
H J Sexe announces candidacy for re election to the office of County Sheriff of Humboldt County Iowa subject to the will of the Republican voters at the June 1938 primary election
County voters in Humboldt Iowa participate in the June 1938 primary election. O H Jonnson appears as a listed auditor candidate or official in the county records.
Melvin L. Baker declares candidacy for reelection as County Attorney of Humboldt County Iowa. He seeks voter support at the June 1938 primary election.
Willard H Edwards announces candidacy for Representative in the State Legislature from Humboldt County. He runs in the June 1938 Republican primaries, subject to the will of Republican voters.
W H Strachan declares his bid for Humboldt County treasurer subject to Republican voters at the June 1938 primaries. He positions himself for the office in a formal party declaration.
M A Wathikeit announces candidacy for reelection as Clerk of the District Court in Humboldt County Iowa subject to Republican voters at the June 6 1988 primaries. Support appreciated.
Herbert F. Jensen announces candidacy for County Recorder, subject to Republican voters in the June 1838 primaries. If elected, he aims to serve as the county’s recorder of records and public documents.
State candidate JF Miller announces intent to seek the Republican nomination for State Representative from Humboldt County in the state legislature, pending the outcome of the 1938 primaries.
For County Treasurer I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Humboldt County Treasurer Iowa subject to the will of the Republican forces at Royal Bennett.
Grace L Flemmis appears in a readable fragment about the June 1939 primaries for County Treasurer. The notice references her candidacy and the local election context without additional details.
In Humboldt County Iowa voters in the June 6 1938 primaries consider E H Bradley for the office of Clerk of the District Court. The notice urges support for Bradley in the election as clerk candidate.
Geo. K. McCollough declares candidacy for Representative from Humboldt County in the State Legislature, subject to the June 1938 primary.
The county announces Sep J Sherman as a candidate for County Recorder, seeking election to the office with endorsements from local officials and backing from residents seeking record-keeping reform.
J. M. Rood announces candidacy for County Treasurer, subject to the Republican voters in the June 1938 primaries.
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