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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1944
Page
5
The fragment shows secured deposits totaling 5,006,000 with pledged assets and a centry teeter value of 68,371.81, plus non secured deposits of 1,449.00, totaling 70,020.81. The text is garbled and inconsistent in amounts and terms.
Pvt Clarence S. Hefty graduated from the AAP Training Command aircraft radio mechanics School at Truax Field Madison Wisconsin. He was trained in servicing radio equipment on bombers and fighters and RAF operations worldwide. Hefty trained as a skilled technician with courses in physical training chemical defense aircraft identification firearms and related subjects. He may be assigned to advanced schools or centers as a radio mechanics instructor.
Lt William F Palmer has returned to the Army Air Forces in Miami Florida and awaits reassignment after spending leave at Gray Home with his wife in Bede and visiting relatives in Renwick. He flew as a pilot in Italy and Africa with fifty missions and has earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with six Oak Leaf Clusters.
Mr and Mrs R R Blesie announce the marriage of their son Merton L Blesie to Elaine Jones on September 26 in Seattle Washington They undertook a brief wedding trip to Vancouver Canada Merton has been stationed at the naval air station in Seattle and Elaine is a registered nurse in Seattle
Mr and Mrs Howard Bogard received word from the War Department that their son Sgt Carroll Bogard is a prisoner of the German army. He was a ball turret gunner on a bomber and was previously listed missing in action over enemy territory on August 8. The item also notes local social notices including anniversaries and a birthday celebration.
Renwick high school triumphed over Alden 28 to 0 on Friday after scoring in the first quarter on a pass from Siemienz to Pieper. Siemens added two rushing touchdowns, including a 30 yard score, while Petchow crossed for another. Renwick made all conversions and held Alden on downs in Alden territory. Renwick meets Pocahontas next Friday.
Mr and Mrs Thor Selvig of Bode report their son LeRoy Selvig known as Selvig E Mac, has been released from a hospital in Italy after fifteen weeks of confinement from burns received in an explosion. He is stationed at the naval barracks and hopes to resume sea duty soon. His wife Nadine Shores of Renwick now works in Washington D C.
The Rust College Singers from Holly Springs Mississippi will appear at the Methodist Church on Tuesday evening October 10 at 8 oclock. They will present a program of Negro spirituals. A free will offering will be taken. The public is invited to attend.
William French 19 son of Ellwood French died Monday at IL Q.O. F. hospital near Mason City. His remains were brought here Wednesday afternoon for burial in Vernon cemetery. Numerous local residents noted visitors and family updates as the community observed this event amid other notices and visits from relatives and friends.
Avgroup of relatives were entertained at a dinner at the M B Richardson home last Friday evening in honor of M B Richardson who was celebrating his birthday. Numerous local residents attended a note on military names and travel details appears through the clipping.
A look back notes many local clubs hosting events at Smith park Fortnightly Club at Mrs Irvine Peer’s home Boone Township Women’s Club at Mrs Harry Mantle’s home A.B Richardson family dinner for M B Richardson birthday J H Haas turned 65 with family celebration Teacher party hosted by Sunt and Mrs E A Ralston Rev R E Cook returns to Renwick for another year Crystal wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs M B Richardson Tim Smallswood’s rabbit pen incident nearby Ed Win and Katherine Blatti visit S B Hefty home Renwick band elects officers and a new court house proposition vote counted locally with 48 against and 8 for the measure
Analyzing the ongoing war to peace transition, the article outlines the likely expansion of price controls under OPA. It notes regulatory complexity will grow with reconversion, possibly creating hundreds of ceiling variations and prolonging inflation fears while demanding readjustment for citizens amid rising wages and farm pressures.
Al light frost described last Thursday night harming crops and gardens. United Service Women's Organization raised 11000 at a Saturday schoolhouse supper. Mr. and Mrs A T Johnson and Mreland hosted visitors from Stratford, and Pvt Richard Walker moved to Camp Lejeune with promotion to private first class. High school dance, chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Maine Long, drew attendees. Reverend Schleagelman led Evangelical service at the Masonic hall and visitors from Spencer, Nebraska, stayed with H D Black family. Eleven Humboldt county youths aged 18 registered for selective service, including Chris Henry Schneider and John George Hefley.
The Renwick Times published weekly in Renwick Iowa for October 1 1944 lists L W Miller as publisher editor and owner with no bondholders or mortgagees. The statement is sworn and subscribed before notary S H Klassie on September 25 1944.
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