Farmer Fires At Potato Thieves in Lane District
Lane, near Renwick, Iowa, farmer shot at a potato theft truck as two men loaded about 16 bags. They fled but were captured next morning in Des Moines after plates tied to the truck were recovered. Suspects Clifton Davenport and Ross Wimber of Des Moines face grand larceny charges in Humboldt.
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Lane
Ove Jake
Renwick
Sheagner
Des Moines
Clifford Davenport
Ross Wimber
Humboldt
Clubs Exchange Programs At Local Meetings
The Lo Joon woman's clubs swapped programs at Thursday gatherings. Fort Hightly met at Mrs S C Maurer's home while Mrs J A Hurley of Woruna reviewed Light in the Mountain school near Atlanta supported by oil women. She discussed an article on the problems of ah?a children titled Science Stubs It's Too. The Woman's club met at Mrs Henry Geigel's home and Mrs AL Ho Martin of the Fortnightly club reviewed Forgive Us Our Trespasses by Loyd Douglas.
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Lo Joon Woman's Clubs
Forts Hightly
S.C. Maurer
J. A. Hurley
Atlanta
Woman's Club
Henry Geigel
AL Ho Martin
Loyd Douglas
Surprise Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs WH Phipps
A group of friends surprised Mrs WH Phipps with a birthday dinner Thursday evening. Guests gathered at the Phipps home for a meal prepared for the gathering and an enjoyable evening.
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WH. Phipps
Phipps
Schulze Seeks Humboldt Sheriff Vote In County Campaign
Ben E Schulze, a Beaver County resident and farmer with two sons, seeks election as Humboldt County sheriff. He emphasizes his rural roots, law enforcement background with the Game and Inland Fisheries, and pledges to run the office honestly at minimal cost, asking voters for support on November 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wea Bern
Beaver
Alborts
Humboldt County Fair
S. T. Oppedahl Dies Tuesday Evening
S. T. Oppedahl died at home in Eagle Grove after a stroke on Tuesday evening aged 79. Survived by his wife and many relatives including Lewis Edward and Andrew in this vicinity, Mrs. Hilleson of Lee, Arthur of De Moines, Mrs. Tollakson of Danson, Peter of Chicago, and Mrs. Tendal of Huxley. An old settler, he lived on the Renwick home farm 48 years ago and has resided in Eagle Grove for the last decade. Funeral services will be held at the Eagle Grove home Friday afternoon and at Lake Lutheran Church at 2:30 p.m. with burial there.
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Oppedahl
Eagle Grove
Wis
Lewis
Edward
Andrew
T. B. Hilleson
Lee
Arthur
Dea
Huxley
Renwick
Lake Lutheran Church
Five Escape Injury When Cars Crash Saturday
Five persons narrowly escaped injuries last Saturday afternoon when the A H Krause and Roy Wigans collided at the Ray Feltis farm driveway four miles northwest of Renwick. Krause and his son Fritz came from the north as Gerald Wigans and his sister and another boy pulled onto the road. The Krause car went into a ditch and rolled, while the Wigans car spun but did not upset. All occupants escaped injury despite heavy damage.
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A. H. Krause
Roy Wigans
Ray Feltis
Renwick
Krause
Fritz
Gerald Wigans
Wigans
Father Dobberstein Made Union Member
Father P M Dobberstein builder of the Grotto of Redemption at West Bend was made an honorary member of the International Union of Bricklayers Masons and Plasterers by Fort Dodge union members. An eight man committee traveled to West Bend and presented the union card to Father Dobberstein who thanked them and gave uncut Brazilian amethysts to the committee members as souvenirs. He also presented a cut amethyst of value to the Fort Dodge Union.
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P.M. Dobberstein
West Bend
International Union of Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers
Fort Dodge Union
Father Dobberstein
Vert Dodge Union
Lad Kicked by Horse Seriously Injured
A five year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Jensen of near Renwick, was seriously injured Saturday when kicked in the face by a horse in the barn. The father, nearby, rushed to help as the boy lost several teeth and the tongue was nearly severed. He received medical care and is expected to recover without major complications.
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Fred Jensen
Renwick
Bridge party hosted by Mr and Mrs Dean Nellis
Entertains at Bridge Mtr. and Mrs. Dean Nellis entertained a number of friends at a bridge party at their home last Thursday evening. There were four tables, Mrs L W Miller and H Dy Black were awarded the prizes for high score, and Harold Goettsch received the traveling prize. The Westely served Inneh at the close of the evening.
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Mtr
Dean Nellis
L. W. Miller
H. Dy Black
Harold Goettsch
Westely
Jolly Birthday Club Hosts Family Halloween Party
The Jolly Birthday club entertained families at a Legion hall Halloween party last Friday evening. Progressive games provided amusement followed by a generous lunch. The piece notes people cannot all join government checks from Washington and jokes about paying the bill under a new deal.
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Legion Hall
Washington
Autumn reminiscences and a Livery Fire disaster report
A column recounts items copied from the Renwick Times dated October 30, 1513 including visits by local residents, school attendance in Des Moines, and winter plans. It notes a severe Rosa fire in LaVerne damaging the livery barn hotel and blacksmith shop, with five horses killed and several residences kept safe by firefighters led by H M Jenkins and Wm Niesen.
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H.M. Jenkins
LaVerne
Savage
Sam Klassi
Renwick
Notentine Bros
Hardy
Fremen
Farewell Luncheon for Mrs. L P Marsh at Renwick Club
The Renwick Woman's Club held a covered dish luncheon at Mrs. Ralph Anderson’s home on Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. L P Marsh who is moving to Toledo Iowa. Under the leadership of Mrs G B Mlemmig and Mrs G I Peterson an afternoon of Halloween parties followed.
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Renwick Woman's Club
Ralph Anderson
L.P. Marsh
Toledo
Iowa
G. B. Mlemmig
G.I. Peterson
M. E. Church Notes Belden Weikel Pastor
Loyaly month in the Algona district includes roll calls at Renwick and Hardy. Morning and evening services feature sermons on the Kingdom of God and a pledged effort by young people toward officer elections. King's Heralds visits planned with Mrs. Walter McPeak hosting Thursday and Mrs. Melvin Clancy hosting Wednesday.
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Renwick
Seheal
A. R. Martin
Ila
Algona
Renwick and
Hardy
TAS P.m. Epearth League
Walter McPeak
King’s Heralds
First Baptist Church Schedule Promotes Noted Sermon
J A Hurley pastors First Baptist Church as next week features 10 am Bible School led by Homee Thiel and 6 45 pm Young Peoples meeting led by Grace Martin followed by 7 30 pm Evening Worship with the message The man who built a great boat. Public invited. note the evening hour change.
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Homee Thiel
Young Peoples
St Pauls Lutheran Church Activities Planned
St Pauls Lutheran Church led by Pastor J H Reents announces Sunday School at ten with Maurice Nissen superintendent. Divine service at 1 a m. Luther League meets Sunday evening at 7 30 led by Elmer Krauss on The Lord s Supper. Ladies Aid gathers next Wednesday at Mrs Voas home inviting all.
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Maurice Nissen
M. Luther League
Elmer Krauss
Ladies’ Aid
Alrs. Voas
St. Paul’s
Evangelical Church Schedules Services and Notices
Evangelical Church Laurence Soht pastor. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. E.L.C. at 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship 8:00 p.m. Ladies Aid Society meets first Wednesday each month. W. M. S. gathers second Wednesday monthly. A satirical line warns against slick sales pitches on installment plans.
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Evangelical Church
Laurence Soht
E.L.C. BE
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. M
Hardy Town Council to Meet November 12 in Humboldt County
The Town Council of Hardy Iowa will hold a meeting November 12 at 8 p.m. at the Farmers Elevator Office. Taxpayers may speak for or against the proposed expenditure estimate. Town Clerk H W Pederson notes the details.
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Nolice
Couneil
Hardy
Humboldt County
Iowa
H.W. Pederson
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Renwick Savings Bank
Wisconsin Lumber Co
L. F. Marsh
Humboldt Rendering Works
Tawa
County
Totel
Rubley
J. Christenson
Britt
Asal
M, Babler
Mirla Britt
A. H. Goettsch
Democratic
Farmer
Ben E. Schulze
Tor
Ren B, Schulze
S. T. Oppedahl
Renwick Times
Andrew Meyers
Fred
Bancroft
Howard McGuery
Red Engatrom
John Zimmerman
Amea
A. N. Starr
Aon Cutler
Gus Nissen
Whittemore
Venis Meron
Jake Tschody
Turyday
A. H. Packard
Rebekahs
R. R. Smith
Jones
Hollowell, Maine
M. E
Belden Weikel
First. Baptist Church
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
J. H. Reents
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