Five Inches of Rain Fell Here Over 36-Hour Period
Five inches of rain drenched the area over a 36 hour span ending Tuesday morning. The downpour relieved a four month dry spell, easing ground conditions for fall plowing and benefiting corn yields. Earlier events like the state fair Humboldt county fair and Kossuth county fair benefited, while the Old Settlers picnic at Livermore was largely spoiled. A heat surge followed the rain, with more rain possible ahead.
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Heela
Humboldt’ County
Kossuth
Livermore
Reception for Teachers at Baptist Church Friday
The Baptist church of Renwick hosts a reception for teachers from Renwick Independent and Vernon Consolidated schools and Supt. Rossman and his Hardy school family next Friday evening. A brief program precedes an ice-breaker in the basement, with refreshments served by the social committee.
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The
Baptist Church of
Renwick
Western Stars at Tuesday and Wednesday Show
Roy Rogers and Smiley Burnette star in Under Western Stars with supporting Pictorial Band Act and News items scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday, September 13 14. The program promises featured film and live performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Rogers
Smiley Burnette
Three States Represented At Hippen Family Reunion
Members of the Hippen family from three states gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hippen for their annual reunion. Relatives from several distant towns joined, while some could not attend. The event featured long-distance family visits and plans for a future reunion in Illinois.
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Arlene
Dale
R. Hippen
Roy Hippen
Yvonne
Forrest, Sr
Leater _Hippen
Henry Hippen
Peoria,Til
Henry Plessner
Cabery
Joe Vens
Madelyn Hippen
Alfred Beaater
Kenosha
Wis
Herman Hippen
Mary Evelyn
Albert Hippen
Waterloo
Norma, Lewellyn
Albert Jr
Edward Hippen
Garner
Edward Green
Lyle
Delbert
Wallace
Corwith
John Hippen
George
Kanawha
Linois
Twenty One Years Ago Sterling News From Renwick Times
Activities list local moves and births in Renwick area. Harvey McPeak heads to Long Island en route to France with Battery C. Howard McCurry and Clyde Mills go to Minnesota to escape hay fever. Lon Overbaugh buys Hazelwood residence. Frank and Mrs. Kranze welcome a baby girl born September 2. Olaf Anderson family moves to Minnesota after selling their home. Roy Wigans welcome a baby boy born September 1. Hans Bannick and family visit Wilton Junction and Davenport. Hawthorne Bros ship threshing machine to Buffalo Center for 1,000 acres. Local stores hire clerks and workers. Several residents visit relatives in Wisconsin and Nebraska. All whiskey and gin distilleries to cease operations by 11 PM September 8. Vera Blesie hosts a recital with many local pupils performing. Retirements served after program.
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Howard McCurry
Clyde Mills
Minnesota
Lon Overbaugh
Hazelwood
H. M. Dunkins
Frank Kranze
Peter Bram
Storm Lake
Olaf Anderson
Rd Martin
Roy Wigans
Hans Bannick
Wilton Junction
Davenport
Hawthorne Bros
Buffalo Center
New Industry Opens In Renwick Last Week
A work crew opened a 4/1 1mhattress factory in the old Yeoman hotel building in Renwick last week. Three families live in trailers on vacant lots east of Dick Elmer's store, with two to three other workers staying nearby. The plant is not a permanent residence for the workers. Mrs Foley and daughters from Webster City and Frank Messa of Fort Dodge visited Eloise Packard at her parents’ home, as H H Kelley of Tucson, Arizona, and family parted Temes.
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Elmer Starr
Estherville
John Peterson
Vernon Peterson
Joliet
Ill
Alfred Peterson
Norene Griebel
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Sonny Mimbach
Will Blesse
Albert Emme
LaPorte City
Tom Ross
Kenosha
Wis
Frank Lewis
Albert Lea
Minn
A. A. Packard
Webster City
E. H
H. R. Packard
A. C. Thompson
Robert
Charles
Rock Falls
Levi Krotsinger
Allen
Mercer Hospital
Ed Eggerth
Henry Eggerth
Beverly
Blooming Prairie
Arthur Tvedt
Montour
P. Hthiel
Wm. Beenen
Fred Rasmussen
Des Moines
Rockwell
R.E. Cook
Jess Fisher
Richardson
Herbert Helmke
Quality
John Brink
Martin’s
Iva
Lola
Ruth Peters
Ruthven
Fred Legler
LaVerne
Les ‘Legler
Lucile
Wisconsin
S. B. Hefty
Spencer Babbit
Gilmore City
Nerce
Gus Norder
Reia
Frank Geigel
Algone
Fannie Baumgertner
Creston
Neb
Peter Hoescr
Rea Wick
Yeoman
Dick Elmer
H. H. Kelley
Tucson
Arizona
R. M. Goettsch
Foreign Affairs May Be Key to Tomorrow's Business
John Craddock notes how last weeks headlines from foreign capitals shape future business margins. Europe faces tension with Germany Czech autonomy disputes and Chinese fighting near Hankow while Italy orders Jews to leave. Mexico City Congress opens with anti arbitration stance as U.S. land claims dispute dominates. In the U.S. a Navy unit is assigned to Atlantic patrol for the first time since 1932.
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Europe
Continent
Fer
Germany
Rhine
France
Switzerland
Czechoslovakia
China
Hankow
Italy
Mexico City
Cardenes
United States
America
Atlantic Ocean
Good neighbor policy needs broad support to work
The piece critiques the United States approach toward Mexico, arguing the good neighbor policy is only a temporary patch. It warns that without widespread neighborly cooperation the bad neighbor will exploit the goodwill and derail diplomacy.
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Hull
Mexico
Noler
President Roosevelt Referred to Senator as Old Friend
The report notes Roosevelt called Senator Hattie Crawer my old friend though the text questions accuracy. It suggests a misquote or humorous misrendering reflecting archaic speech and possible typographical errors in the source.
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Roosevelt
Hattie Crawer
Prisoner’s Final Plea Cited as Executions Rise in Sing Sing
The article notes a rising number of executions at Sing Sing with the chief executioner asking the condemned man to bless you and be friends. It mentions one candidate not running for public office, driven by creditors urging him into the race.
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Cendi
Ate
Lawyer Recalls Two Wills Reading Oddly About Property
A Newton lawyer recounts two wills that read oddly, granting the testator's beloved all property including personal items, with the text noting a desire to wear a pair of pants the deceased had wanted to wear.
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Newton
Franklin’s Guthrie Era Echoes Live Within Means
A historical echo argues the axiom live on less than you earn, likening it to Franklin’s prudent financial habit and urging the same discipline for another era or leader. It frames frugality as enduring virtue and practical governance.
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Franklin
Early Frost Delays Budding Political Campaigns
Hatrdids reportedly sing their songs earlier this year signaling an early frost. This foretells a setback for numerous budding political campaigns relying on extended seasons and public attention.
Minister Defends Profanity as Not Swearing in Taxpayer View
A minister argues that the words damn and holy should not be treated as profanity, stating his belief while noting he is a taxpayer. He stresses personal faith perspectives amid broader debates on language and morality in public life.
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A. D. Gimer
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Dean Castleman
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George Bell
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Iowa City
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