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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1942
Page
6
Art Oberhelman a farmer north of Renwick received severe facial and left arm burns when refueling his tractor caused a blaze during bean combining. He was treated by a Corwith doctor after firefighters saved the bean harvester but the tractor and front tires were badly damaged.
Henry Blesie has been on crutches for a week after injuring his foot while tending a malfunctioning combine at the Malcolm Clowes farm. His instep was badly wrenched and the big toe nail torn, causing significant pain and inconvenience.
Mrs S H Blassie slipped from a stepladder while washing windows Thursday afternoon. A ladder step twisted causing a backward fall. She tore ligaments in one knee and sprained an ankle, leaving her unable to walk for some time. Her mother Mrs J E Badgiy of Eagle Grove is helping care for the family.
Henry O. Heggen, 80, died Tuesday night at his home after a long illness. He leaves four children Anna Olive Gertrude and Tieren and many relatives. Funeral services will be at Lake Lutheran church at 2 o clock Friday. A full obituary will appear next week.
The office of price administration announces Sugar Stamp No 9 will be valid for three pounds of sugar for home use between November 1 and December 15. Stamp No 8, for five pounds, expires at midnight October 31.
Chas Trask, while working with elevator machinery near the Quaker Oats office, had his clothes torn from his body as his overalls were pulled into gears. He sustained bruises but avoided serious injury. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Bill J Krause and children visited Theo Weisbrod in Fenton. Frank French allegedly took over Sam Nerem’s service station as Sam plans defense work in Des Moines. D J Christenson and wife traveled to Rochester Minnesota for a medical exam and returned Wednesday night.
The local high school football team secured a hard earned victory over Dove attech last Friday. Scoring came from Harrig on a 15 yard run, a Kleen to Maurer pass, Harris on an off tackle run, another Kleen to Kraft pass, and Beebe on a 40 yard run. Crowds gathered as stores closed for the game and Renwick heads to Livermore for a return match Friday.
LaVonne Eleanor Thorson daughter of Elmer Thorson Story City and Richard Charles Huntley son of E. B. Huntley Renwick were married at St. John’s Lutheran church on Thursday October 8. Rev M N Peterson officiated the single ring ceremony. Attendants were Louise Huntley and Paul Thorson. The couple left for a short honemoon trip. Mrs Huntley is a 1940 Kanawha High School graduate. Mr Huntley is a 1940 Renwick High School graduate.
The Humboldt County Farm Transportation committee offers help completing the Certificate of War Necessity applications for truck owners, pickups, and truckers hauling farm supplies. Assistance sessions are scheduled for October 22, 28 and 24 at the Humboldt County AAA office in Humboldt.
Local school kicked off a scrap drive yesterday while the band paraded Renwick streets to announce the event. Families and relatives gathered for events at the Peter Laursen home for a recent marriage, and area residents hosted visitors from nearby towns as several locals prepared for military service and travel over the weekend.
Notes from October 20 1921 include Campfire Girls Halloween party at Richardson s nail entries on Tuesday. Obituary for L T Heggen at his farm home. A Cedar Rapids baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Harry Lambertson. Local visitors Mr and Mrs E R Green and Mrs Green from Des Moines. Farm Bureau election at Vernon school with Ed Eggerth president W F Bleasser vice president and Ernest Eggerth secretary. Fred Rasmussen escorted editor to Belmond show in his father s Ford. Kenawha Reporter wedding of Lieda Thompson and Newman Engh at Olin Engh home. Ducks shot by Father Nolen at Wall Lake. Two hogs killed on the road by auto drivers with one hog mortally injuring the vehicle. warns against unattended stock on highways.
Hari Gimer and spouse hosted their bridge club Tuesday evening at home with three tables in play War Savings stamps as prizes. Donald McGowan won high score and Mrs Walden Gorham was second. Lunch was served by the hostess at the close.
Mrs Wilbur Nissen hosted the SOS bridge club last Friday afternoon. Mrs A H Stafford won high score and Mrs George Mills won low score prize. Webster City visitors included B M Packard and daughter Eloise, Lucile Barnhart, Verla Jesa Mitchell, Violet Broberg. Mesdames Harry Hubbell, John Zimmerman, George Lateh and George Mills attended a district American Legion Auxiliary meeting at Fort Dodge last Thursday.
The Renwick Times announces subscription terms for 1884 with a thrice weekly schedule and postage details. Rates are listed for one year and the edition notes post office classification. It specifies publication cadence and origin by L. W. Miller.
A Navy Day message salutes the United States Navy across oceans and seas. It highlights the volunteer force, emphasizes Iowa’s large enlistment, and honors fallen sailors and families. It calls on all Americans to support the Navy as the country’s first line of defense.
August set a record with 335 strikes involving 79,400 workers, delaying a 260 million dollar alloy steel mill and 750,000 tons of steel. War Labor Board chair William H. Davis called the increase only a small share of total man-hours, while noting the potential impact on Allied production.
The War Manpower Commission and the armed services begin labor rationing, joining WPB and OPA in controlling critical materials and consumer goods. The nation acknowledges a mounting shortage of workers as manpower is allocated to meet military and production needs.
The Boone Township Woman’s Club held a guest day gathering at Miss Beasie Hansen’s home last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. B. W. McElhinney of Goldfield delivered a talk about her trip to Canada.
Mesdames L R Turner and D J Christenson will travel to Cedar Rapids next Monday for the East ern Star Grand Chapter. Mr and Mrs L W Fleming Mr and Mrs Ole Tjelle and sons Jerry visited Ray Dobbs at Pocahontas last Sunday.
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