Local Social Roundup From Mason City to West Bend
Edward Blessie enrolls at a Mason City business college. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bonwell of Eagle Grove. The Paulsons move from Mason City to Marshalltown. Fort Dodge pair visit Conrad Elmer family. Mountain Lake couple visits C. H. Martin home. L. P. Marsh family visits R. E. McGowan home in Toledo. Stanley McCurry plans to return to college in Ames. Rasmussen and Bell families visit Swea City. George Schoolcraft and Ben Lamfer family visit Grotto in West Bend. Arleene McGowan birthday party hosted by Arlo McGowan for daughters and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schoolcraft
Ben Lamfer
Kanawha
West Bend
Calves From Humboldt 4-H Dead and Injured in Sioux City Run
A Humboldt county 4-H truck carrying calf stock to the Sioux City stock show overturned after a tire blew on a curve near Sioux City. One calf owned by Robert Oppedahl was killed, two others were injured and euthanized, and calves belonging to James Gangstead and a lab near Humboldt were also involved. The driver and two 4-H boys escaped injury and finished the trip with another truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gangstead
Lake Township
Humboldt
SOS Bridge Club Enjoys Evening at Mrs McGowan Home
The SOS bridge group held a 6:30 dinner last Friday at Mrs. R. E. McGowan’s home. Four tables then played, with Mrs. L. R. Turner winning high score, Mrs. S. C. Maurer low score, Mrs. M. Kirk Sperry the draw prize, and Mrs. Floyd Lane the nearest score prize of 937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SOS Bridge Club
R. E. McGowan
L. R. Turner
S. C. Maurer
M. Kirk Sperry
Floyd Lane
Sophomores Initiate Freshman At Renwick High School
The annual initiation of the freshman class by the sophomore class occurred last Friday evening in Renwick high school auditorium. Sophomores hosted the student body and faculty, with a special invitation program and refreshments served by a committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick High School
Birthday gathering at Mrs Swanson’s marks 78th year
A group of friends celebrated Mrs Jennie Swanson’s 78th birthday last Monday evening at her home with refreshments. Attendees included Paul Oppedahl visiting Waldorf College in Forest City. Attorney Harlan Larson of Goldfield made a business stop Tuesday. Radiant Roast Coffee touted at Richardson's Store. Mrs C A Richardson visited sister Mrs George Bawn in Eagle Grove. Miss Ursula Altman of Cleveland Ohio visited Wilbur Phipps and Henry Bloom homes last Friday. Mr and Mrs L M Bonnstetter and daughter Kay of Corwith visited Wm Hoffmann home Friday. Mr and Mrs A C Thompson and sons Robert and Charles were dinner guests at Wayne Townsend home in Duncombe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Swanson
C. A. Richardson
George Bawn
Eagle Grove
Ursula. Altman
Cleveland
Ohio
Wilbur Phipps
Henry Bloom
Mrs
A. C. Thompson and Sons
Robert and
Charles
Wayne Townsend
Duncombe
State Fair Attendance Hits 380000 and Profit Estimated
A. R. Corey, secretary of the local state fair, reports attendance this year around 380,000, about a 20 percent rise and among the record highs. Estimated surplus near 50,000 dollars. Officials cite improved farming and business conditions and note livestock, industrial, and farm exhibits were the largest in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Dual Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Geigel and Mr Babler
Mrs Henry Geigel and Mrs Fannie Baumgartner celebrated birthdays at the home of Mr and Mrs M Babler last Sunday. Guests included Lens C H Scott of Goldfield and Mr and Mrs George Krise Mr and Mrs Fred Gugger Mr and Mrs G Gugisberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Geigel
Lens
C. H. Scott
Goldfield
George Krise
Fred Gugger
G. Gugisberg
Church
Fannie Baumgartner
M.babler
Senior Class Skating Party at Lake Cornelia
The Renwick high school senior class plans a skating party Friday night at Lake Cornelia. Miss Ethel Lindsay is the class sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick High School
Lake Cornelia
Ethel Lindsay
social visits plus a sick child in Algona area
Miss Ora Phipps and Velva Hoffmann visited friends in Algona and St Ansgar over the weekend. Mr and Mrs M B Richardson visited in Goldfield with Mrs Bertha Loobey on Tuesday. Lodges Renwick and Bradgate held a joint picnic in Humboldt Park. Swanson, Block and Oscar Swanson family visited Stanhope. Godfrey family visited Ray Feltis home. Gibbs family from Harlan came for a few days with A D Gimner. Husking season nears as Richardson's Store stocks Yankee Doodle Husking gloves. Hugh Millard family visited Hazel Berry in Park Rapids Minnesota. Jake Blesie and daughter Esther returned from Minneapolis after weeks there. Anna May Schoolcraft ill with colitis but improving.
Twenty One Years Ago Items From Renwick Times 1916
A compact roundup of Renwick area notices lists Herbert Searles starting work at Carter's restaurant and Fritz Britt moving to Melbourne to run a restaurant with his brother. Many locals travel, visit relatives, or attend events in Des Moines Canton Algona and Humboldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick Times
Herbert Searles
Carter
H. M. Jenkins
Estherville
Fritz’ Britt
Melbourne
George
Duck Season Changes and Local Social Notes
The migratory water fowl open season in Iowa now runs October 9 to November inclusive with shooting allowed daily from 7 am to 1 pm. The Eastern Stars hosted Corwith and Kanawha chapters at a friendship meeting Tuesday evening with Mrs. Burroughs of Dumont as district instructor and refreshments served. Chris Dahmke of Millard, Nebraska and Mr and Mrs John Dahmke of Omaha visited Mrs E D Lassen and Will Pogre homes last Sunday. they were schoolmates of Mrs Lassen in Germany sixty years ago. Town officials including the town council visited Mayor Dick Elmer who is recovering from an operation at Lutheran hospital in Fort Dodge. Mr Elmer returned home Monday. W C Merson of Palmyra, Wisconsin and Mr and Mrs Harry Horn and daughter Arlene of Milwaukee visited Maine Yanney and C A Packard homes over the weekend. Merson is a former Renwick resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.B. Richardson
Allison
Renwick
Maurice Nissen
J. A. Ross
Montana
Andrew Myers
Fergus Falls
Minn
H. S. Stone
Childres
Hubert
Harold
Jennie Ketman
Humboldt
C. F. Flemmig
Thursder
Nezperce
Idaho
Christianson
Washington Hand Press
Iowa
Corwith
Kanawha
Chris Dahmke
Millard
Neb
John Dahmke
Omaha
E. D. Lassen
Will Pogre
Lassen
Germany
Fritz Britt
Howard Barton
Lass
Dick Elmer
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Elmer
W. C. Merson
Palmyra
Wis
Harry Horn
Arlene
Milwaukee
Maine Yanney
C. A. Packard
Mr. Merson
Renwick Times publication and pricing notes
The Renwick Times announces its established date in 1884 and weekly Thursday publication by L. W. Doller. Subscription rate shown is one year for $2.00, with mailing details noted as second class matter at the Renwick Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renwick Times
L. W.doller
Renwick
Politicians Dodge Taxation Accounting
A stern critique of congressional inaction on taxes and debt. The piece argues for reduced government spending a systematic plan to cut the national debt and lower taxes, warning that voters are learning about hidden costs and taxpayers face rising burdens. It questions whether elected officials can dodge accounting much longer.
True Essay on Benjamin Franklin for a Child
A short tale frames Benjamin Franklin as a poor boy who moved to Philadelphia with little clothing. He meets a pretty girl on a street, they exchange smiles, and the narrative moves toward marriage and his later discovery of electricity.
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Child’s
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Mr. Franklin
Bank lobby crowded with ten people this week
In a local bank lobby this week ten people gathered. Four were on the public payroll, federal and local, two waited to cash federal checks, and four others were there to borrow money to pay their taxes.
Cats on government payroll kept in post offices
About 2000 cats are kept in federal post offices to catch mice. Uncle Sam directs postmasters to feed the felines from miscellaneous funds. The note frames the arrangement as a relief measure and a peculiar clerical expense.
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Uncle Sam
Odd Weather Jokes Highlight Local Worries and Policy Talk
A witty letter notes a cold snap prompting ore use in heating stoves, jokes about a longer winter, and a quip on government poultry ventures. It references Governor Graves of Alabama naming his wife to the Senate vacancy, with a light touch on domestic "every husband" understanding the rationale.
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Graves
Alabama
Senate
Remembering Horse and Buggy Days of Prosperity
Residents recall the era when large harvests were believed to guarantee farmers prosperity and community growth as crops dominated local life.
League of Nations credited for choosing safest war avoidance site
The article credits the League of Nations for selecting a location with the lowest probability of war, suggesting a strategic preference for peace by situating discussions and authority where conflict risk is minimized.
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League of Nations
Briand Kellogg Pact Sparked Era of No Declared Wars
The Briand Kellogg anti war pact has been hailed as a great success. Since signing the agreement, all wars have been declared to be non wars and not officially engaged in by nations.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Renwick Savings Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Ike
Golden West
Cactus Center
Edward Blessie
Mason City
Harry Bonwell
5. H. Paulson
Marshalltown
al Smith
Conrad Elmer
Ed Simpson
Mountain Lake, Minn
C. H. Martin
Stanley McCurry
Ames
Fred Rasmussen
George Bell
Jimmie
Arlo McGowan
Arleene
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
W. H. Long
M. C. Rockwood
Eves
Renwick, Iowa
A. H. Stafford, D. V. M
Menwick
Sioux City
SOS
Bridge Club
Paul Oppedahl
Waldorf College
Forest City
Harlan Larson
Richardson’s Store
Renwick Theatre
Jane Withers
Edward Everett Horton
A. R. Corey
Ora Phipps
Algona
Velva Hoffmann
St. Ansgar
M. B. Richardson
Bertha Loobey
Bradgate Reveka
Lford
Ermal Swanson
Bert Block
Oscar Swanson
Stanhove
W. F. Godfrey
Ruby
Florence
Ray Feltis
Frank Gibbs
Douglas of
Harlan
A. D. Gimner
Richardson’s
Hugh Millard
Park Rapids
Minnz
Hazel, Berry
Jake Blesie
Esther
Minneapolis
Anna May
Oscar Engstrom
Boone Twp Center School
Tillie Elsesay
Sylvia Bloom
Canton
Peter Claassen
Colfax
Phoebe Ketman
Nellie Thiel
Des Moines
J. H. Yanney
Child
Avi
Ilinois
Julius Egenes
Lee Potter
Hardy
Joe Abernathy
Lillian Murray
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