Funeral Services Held at Renwick for Mrs. Castleman
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Methodist church for Mrs. O D Castleman 63 of Renwick after a period of ill health. Rev C R Yeager led the service with Rev F J Lawton assisting. Burial was in Vernon cemetery. Surviving relatives include her husband five sisters and three brothers and many other relatives and friends. She was born August 10 1875 on the Potter homestead northwest of Renwick and married Oliver D Castleman March 7 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
O. D. Castleman
Renwick
C. R. Yeager
F. J. Lawton
Evangelical Church
Vernon Cemetery
Percy Brink
Josie Brink
Burt
John Brink
W. FP. Godfrey
Florence
Ruby
Will Biging
Bob
Mary Alice
Art Riley
Gus Baessier
LaVerne
Roy McClure
State Center
Leo Piper
Marshalltown
Homer Thiel
Inwood
T. A. Nixon
Pocahontas
Emil Holm
Goldfield
Alta Brink Potter
Harrison
Cordelia Potter
Potter
Oliver D. Castleman
Eagle Grove
Luverne
Castleman
Lutheran
Fort Dodge
Neilie Stoddard
Bertha Thiel
Mae Feltis
Genie Potter
Hattie Krutsinger
South Gate
Calif
Fred Potter
Flasher
N. D
Florello Potter
Rapid City
S. D
Lee Potter
Hardy
Card of Thanks from Castleman and others
People thank relatives and friends for sympathy and kindness after a death. The note mentions C. D. Castleman Brothers and Sisters, a 25th wedding anniversary at Lake Crystal Minnesota, visits to Nora Springs and Ames, and a family gathering at the A. D. Gimer home with Frank Gibbs and Douglas of Harlan.
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C. D. Castleman
Freight Train Strikes Oscar Engstrom's Car
Oscar Engstrom's car was badly damaged when hit by an eastbound Illinois Central freight train after a collision with another car near Webster City last Thursday evening. No injuries were reported. Engstrom's car was westbound. the freight train struck the rear, sending the car onto the tracks. An electric motor valued at 150 dollars had been removed prior to the collision.
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Oscar Engstrom
Illinois Central
Webster City
Engstrom
Slim Goes to Hospital After Auto Accident
Slim Doulehary, a mattress factory worker, crashed into a ditch near Helmick farm north of town last Saturday night. He suffered a severe cut across his left wrist, five tendons severed, lost considerable blood, and received first aid before being taken to Mercy hospital in Fort Dodge. Surgeons repaired the tendons and expect a weeks-long recovery with a disabled hand.
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Douvlehary
Mattress
Helmick Sfarm
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Doulehary
Saturday and Sunday Night Shows Return at Cass Theatres
The Renwick theatre will reopen for Saturday and Sunday night shows starting Saturday October 15 with old admission prices: Tuesday adults 20c and 26c, Wednesday 26c, Saturday and Sunday 20c, children 10c. Pictures promised of the very best. Community notices include a house warming for Mr and Mrs Fred Rasmussen with 14 guests and dinner, plus visits and travel notes about local residents Cherlene Nelson, Mildred Fisher, Miss Merjorie Harkness and families.
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Cass Theatre
Renwick Theatre
Twenty-One Years Ago Items from Renwick Times October 4 1917
Notes from Renwick Iowa dated October 4 1917 recount residents traveling to Buhl Idaho social events hosted by Mrs M W Yanney and the Renwick Womans club. Mentions Myrtle Marston’s return from Waterloo E J Palmer home visits by Mrs Albert Gillland and Miss Emma Pierce, a prohibition rally at Vernon theatre with A C Rankin, Bert Charlson’s move from Roland, Des Moines wedding of Katherine Luchsinger and F J Wenck, and district meeting in Forest City. Also Ruth Whyte hosting guests for Myrtle Whyte’s upcoming marriage to W E McGowan and a long Navy electrician Will Stanek letter column observations.
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Myrtle Marston
Waterloo
E. J. Palmer
Albert Gillland
Chicago
Emma Pierce
Nevada
E. M. Smith
Vernon Theatre
A. C. Rankin
Bert Charlson
Roland
Bert
Renwick
N. Y
Will
Rattlesnake Shot Guns Warn Hunters
A cautionary note likens handling loaded firearms to facing a rattlesnake. Protect yourself by breaking and unloading the gun in tight spots, never directing the muzzle at a person, and treating every gun as loaded.
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Lyon
Drs
Surprise Birthday Party Honors M B Richardson
A gathering of friends and relatives surprised M B Richardson last Friday evening at his home with refreshments and games. The event also celebrated the upcoming wedding anniversaries of Mr and Mrs M B Richardson and Mr and Mrs Fred Rasmussen the following day.
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Fred’ Rasmussen
Mrs. Rasmussen
Peter Looft
Amanda Looft
Swea City
M. B. Richardson
Goldfield Couple Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Warren West hosted a 25th wedding anniversary reception at their Goldfield home Tuesday evening attended by Mr and Mrs George Ball, Mr and Mrs R E McGowan, and Mr and Mrs M B Richardson. Norene Griebel has been recovering at Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge after three major operations and a six week stay.
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George Ball
R. E. McGowan
M. B. Richardson
Warren. West
Goldfield
Norene Griebel
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Renwick Times Advertisement and publication note
The Renwick Times appears as a historical Thursday issue listing establishment and post office handling details. Subscription rate line indicates one year terms but the exact price is not shown. The masthead credits L. W. Miller and notes second class matter status at the Renwick Post Office.
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L. W. Miller
Renwick
Buy Wisely and Keep a Balanced Budget
An Ohio editorial urges prudent spending to spur recovery and growth. It argues that postponing purchases like clothing, furniture, homes, cars, and equipment slows industry, dampens employment, and undermines national prosperity. It cautions against overspending yet stresses that sound spending drives jobs and higher income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Ohio
News Journal
Lehor
Siwars
New Auto Plates for 1939 in Humboldt County Colors
New automobile plates for 1939 will use reversed coloring from 1938 with blue numbers on white. Humboldt County is expected to receive the new plates within the next thirty days.
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Humboldt County
Mosquito Plague Marks 1938 Era in Local History
In a grim note the 1938 fail is described as the most vicious mosquitoes ever seen in the area, interfering with work and daily life. At Miller home last Friday evening Jedids were guests at a seven o clock dinner. A few bridge games followed with prizes won by Mrs. Maine Yarney J. E. Jones and Mrs. Dean Nellis.
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Renwick Savings Bank
Renwick, Iowa
Farm Loans and Insurance
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Iowa
Iowa State College
Oscar Engstrom Renwick
Inner Spring Mattress Co
Clarion, Iowa
Hampshire
Meservey
Iowa Light
Fortune Rider
Heiko Janssen
Thornton
Henn
Terry Mitchell
Lewis Mitchell
Lake Crystal
Minn
J. H. Tanck
R. BE. McGowan
A. Richardson
A. H. Stafford
W.,h. Long
George Latch
Nora Springs
Henry Foster
Wm. Beenen
Wm. Brooks
Tucson
Arizona
Beenen
Brooks
A. R. Martin
Ames
Bette Beenen
Vanida Martin
Frank Gibbs
Aon Douglas
Harlan
A.D. Gimer
Slim
Fred
Emma
Cherlene Nelson
Des Moines
Jess Fisher
Mildred Fisher
Cedar Falls
Merjorie Harkness
Bufffalo
Center
Dolliver
Renfrew
the Royal Mounted
Jimmy Newill
Carol Hughes
Renwick Times
Mias Vera Blease
Buhl
Idaho
Rebexahs
M. W. Yanney
8. P. Figi
John Zimmer
Katherine Luchsinger
F.J. Wenck
Luchsinger-Wenck
S. L. Huntley
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