The Turners to Be Honored at Community Event
Doctor Turner and his son Bob will be guests of honor Wednesday October 26 as Renwick pays tribute to the physician who has served the community for 47 years. The gathering recognizes the family with Mrs Turner serving as Personal Page to the State American Lesson Auxiliary president and Patsy and Bob’s long years of schooling and achievements.
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Turner
Hardy
Patsy
Fort Dodge
Ames
Des Moines
Bob
Renwick
Lexington
Missouri
Military Academy
Navy
Denver University
KVFD
Port Dodge
Doctor Turner
A Renwick Doctor's Early Years and Community Arrival
On July 1, 1908 a new doctor arrived in Renwick with a crowded platform and questions from residents. He set up in two rooms above a drug store before moving to his current office, treating over 3000 babies by memory since his arrival and relying on horse and buggy or early motor vehicles for travel.
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Cheago
Western
Renwick
Motte
Algona
Ringling
Gircus
Sud
Fd. Selessid
Dr.Bliss
A. H. Stefford
Win Bailey
Ered Bent
Farner
Andi
First Avernus South
H. B., Cole
Leo Mimbach
Ralph Anderson
Remembering Doc Turner a town’s cherished figure
A long tribute recalls Doc Turner also known as Doc, his love of outdoors and children. He drove unusual cars, raised funds with minstrel shows, and served in community roles from First Aid to city planning. His faith and wife Beulah supported two children as the town honors his memory.
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Soem
Aire
Lincoln
Turmer
Doc
Eva Ludgate
Regilar
Methodist Church
Saidi
Beulah
Dee
Renwick
Doc Turner the western faced doctor of Renwick life
Lola Marie Pool recalls Doctor L R Turner known as Doc a tall kindly town physician who served Renwick for over forty years. She describes his warm personality his family Beulah and son Bob plus Patsy the tragic sister figure. He loves rocks collects minerals and once advised moving to Colorado where they reconnected during reunions and climbs in the mountains.
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Lola Pool
Turner
Colorado
Doc
Carol
L. R. Turner
Renwick
Beulah
Bob
Denver
Hope
Patsy
Doctor
Patey
Pat Sy
West
Jis Usushv
Dad
Dee
Golden
Lola Marie Pool
Lake News Social Notes Show Local Visitors
Mrs Walter Cunningham of Sparks Nevada visited the Joe Gangstead home on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Gene Northrop and daughter from Hardy were evening visitors there. Mr and Mrs Ole Skiye Mr and Mrs Hilman Skiye Helen and Jane were Sunday dinner guests at the Bill Skiye home near Clarion in honor of the baptism of Donald Roy Martin Jr.
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Walter Cunningham
Sparks
Nev
Joe Gangstead
Gene Northrop
Hardy
Ole Skiye
Weekend Socials Across Des Moines and Central Iowa
A long list of visits and gatherings spans Des Moines to Humboldt and Clarion. Guests include Mr and Mrs Don ald, Martin of Belmond, Lee and Mrs Lee Martin of Clarion, Ed Hansen Jr of Renwick, Jean Skiye, Bert Siemens family, and many others at Ray Lester, Carl Hebner, Don Leaverton, Leo Bartzen, Leyton Hansen, Mary Stockdale, and various Siemens and Nelson households. Events cover weddings, birthdays, and Sunday dinners with extended kin and friends attending from multiple towns.
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Donald
Martin
Belmond
Lee Martin
Clarion
Ed Hansen Jr
Renwick
Jean Skiye
Des Moines
Ray Lester
Lester-Erwin
Whitford Bentley
Virgil Watts
Marathon
Harry Anderson
Mike
Gilmore City
Besse Anderson
Carl Hebner
Denald Sliver
Dallas Center
Bert Siemens
Don Leaverton
Robert Christenson
Humboldt
Leo Bartzen
Bart Nelson
Tee Follies
Bill Basinger
Leyton Hansen
Fort Dodge
Lewis Sampsons
Mary Stock
Hardy
M. J. Siemens
Bernard Siemens
Max Bill Siemens
Kanawha
Kenneth Siemens
Milton
Nelson
Pam
Merle Arends
Alfred Nelson
Edwin Nelson
Don’ Nelson
Curtis’ Nelson
Don. Lerdal
Judy
Janet Skiye
I J. Lerdal
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Turners
Anderson
Dial
Iowa
Fountain Service
ELK Cleaners
Lake
Hilman
Skiye
Campbells
Derergert
MATL
Dr. Browar
H&g
Doc Turner
Ocean Perch
Green’s Food
Mkt
Renwick, Iowa
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