William Kraft 30 Died at Farm Home Read in Port Dodge
William Julius Kraft born August 11 1904 died Friday afternoon September 7 at age 27 from surgery at Mercy hospital Port Dodge after a short illness. He lived in the area most of his life and is survived by a sister and two brothers and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at St Pauls Lutheran church with burial in Elmwood cemetery.
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William Julius Kraft
Mercy Hospital
Port Dodge
Whch
Freda Hydecker
Walter
Carl
William Kraft
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
J. H. Reenta
Borlul
Elmwood Cemetery
Lake 4H Club Meets at Marjorie Wilsons Home
The Lake 4H girls club met at Marjorie Wilsons home last Saturday afternoon with six girls answering roll call. Margaret Heggen gave a health talk, Gert rude Heggen spoke on table manners, and sid Micanor Heggen performed a primo solo. After a social hour, lunch was served by the host.
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Marjorie Wilson
Lake 4H
Margaret Heggen
Gertrude Heggen
Sid Micanor Heggen
Hest- Bag
14 Inning Loss Sparks Heated Kanawha Encounter
An extended game saw Renwick fall to Kanawha in 14 innings with a disputed final drive to right field deemed fair by Kanawha as Renwick protested what they believed was a foul ball. The dramatic finish followed a long drive that inspired strong reactions from both sides.
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Renwick
Enim
Kanawha
Car Plunges Off Bridge Injuries Avoided
Two cars driven by Roy Milla and Teddy Engstrom collided while passing on the grade near the tarrow bridge northwest of Renwick last Friday night. The Milla Chevrolet coach tore off a front wheel and crashed through the railing, piling fifteen feet into a muddy ditch upside down. occupants Mike and Elmer Prelipp escaped injury though the vehicle was badly damaged. Engstroms car, an Orria French family note, was only slightly damaged with a blown tire. passengers Ona Marie Engstrom and Roland Erdman were unhurt.
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Roy Milla
Teddy Engatrom
Tarrow
Henry Dram
Renwick
Milla
Chevrolet
Mike
Elmer Prelipp
Engstrom
Orria
Ona Marie
Roland Erdman
Community Program at Schoolhouse Sept 17
The first season’s community program will be at the school house on Monday evening September 17 at 8 o’clock. It features community singing directed by Mrs L W Miller, invocation by Dr J A Hurley, a musical number, introduction of new faculty members, welcome by Mrs A R R Martin, vocal solo by Mr Thomas Miller, a talk by Supt M Kirk Sperry, and election of officers.
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L. W. Miller
J. A. Hurley
A. RR. Martin
Board of Education
Thomas Miller
M. Kirk Sperry
Sparrow Decline On Main Street Town Notice
Sparrows have vanished from main street and nearby areas after days of noise and visible flocks. Residents note the sudden absence of the buzzing birds, once a nuisance, with no sparrows observed along the thoroughfare today.
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Main Street
Bridge Luncheon at Home Delights Local Ladies
Mrs R M Goettsch and Mrs Harold Goettech hosted a bridge luncheon last Friday afternoon. After a two course meal, five tables played, with Mrs L W Miller winning high prize and Mrs H D Black taking low prize for the eventful afternoon.
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Mra
R. M. Goettschh
Harold Goettech
Mra. L. W., Miller
H. D. Black
Rev H S Hocking Dies in Canada Remembered Former Pastor Passes
News of Rev H S Hocking death reached here from British Columbia where he died August 12 after a heart attack at his daughter Mrs F E Farrow's home. He once served as local Methodist pastor for twenty years and is recalled by many older residents.
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Fay
Methodist Church
George Lateh
Myra
W. T. Dreonen
We. Hy Bell
Renwick
Drennen
Mackaburg
J. H. Watts
Bell
Ruhl
Idaha
Ray Overbaugh
H. S. Hocking
Rev. Hocking
F. E. Farrow
British
Colombia
Twenty One Years Ago in Renwick Tales
Renwick Times notes from Sept 17 1913 cover Mina Laura Boge beginning teaching in Martin district last Monday. Several locals travel to Des Moines for hospital and college visits while weddings, marriages, and business changes unfold including Overbaugh family news and auto business plans.
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Tema
Renwick Times
Mina Laura Boge
Martin
Mise Ann Skeely
Buntley
Viailfrig
B. Brink
Mias Louise Overbaugh
Des Moines
Renwick
Webster City
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Peterson at Bridge Party
Peterson organized a quiet Monday evening gathering with a few friends to celebrate Mrs Petersons birthday. The couple arranged homemade ice cream and cake without arousing suspicion during a bridge game, concluding the evening with refreshments.
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Peterson
Renwick Market Quotations for Wednesday Sept 12
Local price list shows corn No 2 at 69a, oats at Ble, hogs at 6.00, eggs at 198, butterfat cash. A student describes the stomach as bowl shaped cavity containing the organs of indigestion.
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Renwick Savings Bank
Farm Loans and Insurance
Renwick, Iowa
See and Stetson
Lane Clothing Co
Humboldt, Iowa
Humboldt Rendering Works
Humboldt
Lowa
North Dakota
Herm Brummond
D. J. Christenson
Madison & Meeks
Big Black Miller Creek
Wisconsin Lumber Co
L. P. Marsh
Frada Hydecker
Walter Kraft
Biz
Carl Kraft
Lake
Washington
Canada
Frank Card
Charley
Lee Martin
Superior
Wis
Adlen Brinks
Brink
Wilbert Kubly
Fort, Dodge
Harl Gimer
W. F. Miller
Livermore
Mrs. Miller
Mr. Miller
W. C. Clauzzen
Des Moinga
Misaes Lillian Vanek
Winifred McGowan
Howard McCurry
Ames
Iowa State College
Misa Mildred Thiel
Ju. A. Pope
Santa Monica
Calif
L. S
Algona
George Kinney
Audry
Mark Fowler
Mr. Kinney
R.W. Frank
Clarion
Aberdeen
Kossuth
O. B. French
Howe
French
Ed Queary
Old Settlers
Mr. Queary
A. N. Overbaugh
P. H. Thiet Ant
Mrr. Overbaugh
Claus Helmke
Maxwell
Florence Rice
Len Overbaugh
H.S. Rice
G. 8. Malone
J. E. Olden
North Yakima
Wash
Overbaugh
Renwick Creamery
B. Hefty &Son
Charley Swiger
Krusie Broa
Flo C.d. Hode Baba
Henry Bekholf
Henry Blumer
Blumer Bros
Mike Hina
Roy Gillespie
Eldon Oberhelman
Hans Hols
Earl Cundall
Wendall Friday
E. L. Anderaga
John Zimmerman Antone Speich
Heggen Bros
Mrz
G. K. Knight
Clarence Johozen
Ed Perguade
Conrad Elmer
Julian Knopp
Hugo Riche
Harry Gibbs
P. Hook
Ed Housch
J. GC. Williams
Everell Biesner
John Swanson
Fred Baumgartner
Hana Hannieck
J. H. Wankee
Rufun Steffen
Hednick & Son
Geo. Bell
Dick Hefty
Kamp Bros
G. Schmull
Wm, Starr
Henry Groh
Floyd Lane
Frank Clapnaddle
Albert Perzunde
Dim McGowan Lucas Buck H.R. Larson
Arthur Stauffacher
E. B. Untly
Grover & Lord
Ed Eggerth
Renwick Market
DR. W. BH. Long
Renwick, Lowe
M. C. Rockwood
Iowa
L. A. Turner
A. H. Stafford, D. V. M
Phons No
Reawick, Iowa
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