Blandon family reunion and local notices
Miss Doris Thompson attended a Blandon family reunion at the R A Anderson home in Britt last Sunday. Weather turned colder this week with Tuesday night well below freezing. Corn picking progresses briskly. Mr and Mrs J Celling visited Lakota with their son G W Kelling. Mr and Mrs George Werling attended a funeral of a relative at Rolfe Jest Sunday. W D Smith of Hardy recently retired as Rock Island depot agent after many years. A B Richardson visiting Des Moines with daughter Mrs Everett Graber and family. Now that school is in full swing parents blame teachers for children’s shortcomings. Jake Tschudy Marx Seehwater and Fred DeMay went to Stanhope last Thursday to joust or similar game with Oscar Swanson. Mr and Mrs L S McLaughlin of Tucson visiting relatives here and Lone Rock. Mrs McLaughlin is the former Beryl Sanders, a recent bride. Two deer seen on L L Thompson farm northeast of Corwith by Dean Brown. they jumped the fence into the cornfield and disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ¥. Kelling
Lakota
G. W. Kelling
George Werling
Rolfe
W. D. Smith
Hardy
Rock Island Depot
A. B. Richardson
Everett Graber
Des Moines
Jake Tschudy
Marx Seehwater
Fred DeMay
Stanhope
Oscar Swanson
L. S. McLaughlin
Tucson
Arizona
Lone Rock
L. L. Thompson
Corwith
Dean Brown
Humboldt County Legion Auxiliary Meeting Recap
Representatives from all Humboldt county units met in Renwick Legion hall on Saturday October 9 with about forty attendees. Honors guest Mrs Doris Lair eighth district chairman Rockwell City spoke about the national convention in New York City and answered questions on the citation chart. The session opened with a pot luck dinner and closed to plan next month’s meeting with the Bode unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Humboldt County
Legion Hall
Renwick
Doris Lair
Rockwell City
Clara Lander
Ottosen
Charles E. Stewart
Bode
John Zimmerman
Helen Latch
Roy Jacobson
Love Legionaire
Oscar Hanson
Sioux City
M. K. Sperry
Leo Kinseth
C. R. Yeager
Helen Stuart
Miskowski
Minnet
Beverly Bradburn
Humboldt
Doris Laird
Eighth District Committee
New York City
Renwick Man Arrested for Breaking and Entering
Wright County Sheriff Roy E. Wilson arrested Ernest Kallem of Renwick last Saturday on a daytime breaking and entering charge at Art Helgevold's dwelling in Eagle Grove township. Allegations say Kallem broke a window to gain entry after the maid rejected his attentions. A hearing was set for yesterday afternoon, with bond fixed at 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Kallem
Roy E. Wilson
Wright County
Art Helgevold
Eacle Grove
Kallem
Helgevold
Miss Irma Kraft Weds Charlie Westendorf of Buffalo Center
Miss Irma Kraft daughter of E I Kraft Renwick and Charlie Westendorf son of Mr and Mrs Westendorf Buffalo Center were united in marriage at Buffalo Center last Sunday October 10 by Rev Everett using the double ring service. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Fred Westendorf. The bride wore Mayan blue silk pebble crepe with gold accessories. bridesmaid wore green silk canton crepe. The groom and attendant wore dark suits. Mrs Westendorf is a Renwick graduate class of 1935 and has lived in Renwick area. Westendorf grew up near Buffalo Center and is employed farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Kraft
E. IC. Kraft
Renwick
Charlie Westendorf
Buffalo Center
Everett
Fred Westendorf
Wright County Corn Husking Contest Date Set
The Wright county corn husking contest will be held Wednesday October 20 at the W. J. Hagie farm two miles south and 24 miles west of Clarion. Start time is 10 am, with twelve contestants maximum. Registration with the county agent in Clarion is due by October 16. The rules follow prior years and the crop is reported to yield about 70 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright County
W.J. Hagie
Clarion
Mrs C R Rolfsema Hosts Lakota Auxiliary Ladies
Mrs C R Rolfsema entertained Lakota auxiliary members and guests last Friday afternoon in an auxiliary meeting. Attendees from Lakota included Mrs Wade Ball Mrs George Heetland Mrs R L Williams Mrs Fred Schroeder and Miss Louise Thaves. Also present were Mrs Harvey Johnson of Belmond and Mrs Archie Fedge formerly of Lakota now in Eagle Grove. The group spent the afternoon sewing for the Veterans hospital in Knoxville and finished with a 5 30 luncheon hosted by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Rolfsema
Wade Ball
George Heetland
R. L. Williams
Fred Schroeder
Louise Thaves
Lakota
Harvey Johnson
Belmond
House Warming Surprise at Moine Yanney
A large group of friends surprised Mr and Mrs Moine Yeaney last Friday evening assisting them in christening their new home. Guests arrived with food baskets and a hearty supper followed by a game of bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moine Yeaney
Bridge Club Opens Season With Six Tables Of Play
Mr and Mrs C Maurer entertained the L B P bridge club at their home last Thursday evening. Bridge was played at six tables with no prizes this year. A season long score record will determine the six lowest scoring couples who will host a big dinner for the winners. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3. C. Maurer
Double Six Bridge Luncheon At Mrs Goetsch Home
The Double Six bridge club was entertained at a 1 50 oclock luncheon at the home of Mrs R M Goetsch on Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double Six Bridge Club
R. M. Goetsch
Local visitors stop by Ray Feltis and Floyd Lane homes
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Potter of Rapid City South Dakota are visiting this week at the Ray Feltis home and with other relatives. Mr. and Mrs Alvin Edgar and children of Ames and Mr. and Mrs. C J Lane of Eagle Grove were Sunday visitors at the Floyd Lane home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
S. D
Ray Feltis
Alvin Edgar
Ames
C.J. Lane
Eagle Grove
Floyd Lane
Twenty-One Years Ago items from Renwick Times Oct 12 1916
Louise Overbaugh spent Sunday at home from Ames. Mrs Farland opened a millinery shop and a second branch is at Hardy. Henry Prult family from Ceylon Minn visiting Henry Martin home. L M Smith left for North Charles town New Hampshire. H E Luchsinger went to North Dakota to manage farm interests. Esther Straight teaching near Ceylon Minn visited mother here. Ed Zweifel family and Mrs Barquist of Titonka visited S B Hefty home. Frankie French broke arm from wagon runaway. Mr and Mrs Pete Hoesly and son left for Creston Neb after visiting relatives. Mrs S B Hefty stayed in Neb. W H Rice’s team crashed into parked wagons but no injuries. M D Garter found bakery closed with receiver's notice posted. Eagle Grove loses two bakers. both closed. Our high school basketball neighbors lost to Goldfield 11 to 49. Goldfield tall, husky team. Frank Trowbridge's garage door accident broke arm. High school girls basketball grows with 22 in squad under Mrs Newcomb. interclass games planned. Lene Block hosted Rebekah Circle. social and fancy work with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Trowbridge
Pete Hoesly
Creston
Neb
SB. Hefty
W. H. Rice
Main Street
M.D. Garter
Hegley Grove
Eagle Grove
Miss Anna Blesie Joins Cecilian Glee Club
Miss Anna Blasie daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Biesie of Renwick was chosen as a member of the Cecilian glee club at Iowa State Teachers college Cedar Falls. The senior majoring in school music with minors in mathematics and English is directed by Miss Olive L Barker and also belongs to the Women's League and college choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Blasie
Henry Biesie
Renwick
Cecilian Glee Club
Iowa ‘State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Olive L. Barker
Blesie
Women’s League
Renwick High School Beats Corwith 2 to 1 on Diamond
The Renwick high school baseball team defeated Corwith 2 to 1 on Monday afternoon. For Corwith the battery was Woodbury and Allen. for Renwick Bogard and Block. Woodbury tallied 5 hits and 5 walks while Bogard allowed 2 hits and 2 walks and struck out 11. Renwick hosts Goldfield this Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick High School
Corwith
Woodbury
Allen
Renwick
Bogard
Block
Goldfield
L W Miller Subscriptions at Renwick Post Office
Notice shows L W Miller subscribed as second class matter at Renwick Post Office. Subscription rate listed at one year for 2 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.W. Miller
Renwick
Pick Seed Corn Early Even Though Crop Is Well Cured
Iowa experts urge farmers to harvest seed corn early despite near normal yields. Early-picked seed shows higher germination and should be stored in furnace heated basements or upper rooms to protect against moisture and freezing. Seed with moisture under 15 percent can withstand 5 degrees below zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel L. Robinson
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association
Ames
R. H. Porter
Iowa State College Seed Laboratory
U S Sailors in Shanghai Stand Ready Under Fire
Three hundred officers and four thousand one hundred ten enlisted men of the U S Navy stand ready in Shanghai to protect American lives and interests. The fleet includes thirty-nine vessels led by Admiral Harry E Yarnell with the 10,000 ton cruiser USS Augusta as flagship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Navy
Shanghai
Ching
Far East
UU. S. Navy
Orient
U.S. Asiatic Fleet
Harry E. Yarnell
U.S. N
Ancosia
Man's Body Found Near Humboldt Gravel Pit
Unidentified man found in weeds near a gravel pit south of Humboldt last Sunday afternoon. The remains indicate death several months prior with partial clothing and bones. Wires from a nearby power line hung to the ground. investigators suspect electrocution. The Iowa State Board of Health ordered cremation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Towa
Cars Crash at Main Street Intersection
Two cars collided at the center of Main street last Saturday afternoon. Dr. L. R. Turner crossed from the north when his vehicle was struck by Mrs. Henry Groh coming from the west. Both drivers were uninjured and the cars were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Turner
Henry Groh
Main Street
Groh
Public reaction to historic Supreme Court appointment
The piece recalls long forgotten public reaction to Chief Justice White chosen for the Supreme Court. It notes his ex Confederate roots and Catholic faith and suggests initial uproar faded as the Nation grew to admire him, while hinting at worries about Justice Black's ongoing confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice White
Supreme Court
Justice Black
The trouble with the school of experience
The remark notes that when one graduates from experience they are too old to benefit from the education gained. The quote reflects aging and lifelong learning themes without naming individuals or places.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Renwick Savings Bank
Renwick, Town
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Ike
Golden West
Cactus Center
McGowan Grocery
Hubbard Brand Energy
Doris Thompson
Blandon
R. A. Anderson
Britt
S. L. Huntley
Humboldt County Legion Auxiliary
Renwick Theatre
Hollywood Cowboy
George O’brien
Royal Steeds
News
Noah Berry Jr
Nan Grey
Tramp
Double Talk
C. R- Rolfsema
Moine Yanney
B. P. Bridge Club
Renwick Times
Louise Overbaugh
Mrs. Farland
Henry Prult
Ceylon, Minn
Henry Martin
Jake Stainfecher
Fred and
Henry Rklesse
George Klasse
Westbrook
Minn
Lene Block
Rebekeh Circle
Bors
Anna Blesie
U.S
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