Washington Visitors Visit Alfred Peterson Home
Edwin Peterson of Tacoma and Elmar Peterson of Chicago visited the Alfred Peterson home and related relatives including the Engstrom families. The Peterson boys last resided here twenty seven years ago and this is their first return since then. The Petersons and Engstroms were hosted at Ed Erickson’s Clarion home last Friday and were entertained again at Alvin Engstrom’s home on Sunday to honor the visitors.
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Washington
Edwin Peterson
Tacoma
Wash
Elmar Peterson
Chicago
Alfred Peterson
Engstrom
Peterson
Ed Erickson
Clarion
Death of Rudolf Freitag in Monticello Wisconsin
Mrs Frank Walkner went to Monticello after her brother Rudolf Freitag was struck by a passing car while crossing a road to fetch water. He died Saturday from injuries sustained Tuesday. S B Hefty and others traveled to Monticello Monday to attend the funeral.
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Frank Walkner
Monticello
Wis
Rudolf Freitag
S.B. Hefty
Fred Hefty
Fred DeMooy
Lena Liscum
Francis Krause
Then and Now contrasts Northwestern ticket sales totals
John Egenes, local C. and N. W. Ry. agent, notes a striking change from August twenty-one years ago. The paper reported ticket sales of $916.20 for the month, while this August the total reached $10.41, a contrast of about nine thousand percent.
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John Egenes
Northwestern
Rural Humboldt County Teachers Listed for This Year
The Humboldt county rural schools employ several teachers this year including Maxine Biesie in Beaver township District No. T and Dorothy Biesie in Grove township District No.7. Also teaching are Mable Kubly in Humboldt township District No.6, Gertrude Hes gen in Lake township District No.1, Mina Lerdal in Lake township District No.1, with Mrs. Doris Keister and Lillian Krause teaching again near LuVerne.
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Humboldt County
Maxine Biesie
Beaver Township
Dorothy Biesie
Grove Township
Mable Kubly
Humboldt Township
Gertrude Hesgen
Lake Township
Mina Lerdal
Doris Keister
Lillian Krause
LuVerne
Jury to Meet in Dakota City for October Term
The October term of the district court convenes in Dakota City on Monday October 12 with jurors called to meet at 2 o'clock Tuesday morning October 20 Those from Renwick called for jury duty are George W Eggerth Mrs Dean Nellis W W Phipps and E R Queary Mrs Harl Gimer hosted a bridge luncheon last Thursday at her home Five tables played with A R Martin high score and L W Fleming low score Guests included Mrs George Krise Henry Lueh singer and Mrs F J Wenck who traveled to Winner North Dakota last Friday for the death of their nephew Paul Shuereh He died after an operation for appendicitis and the group returned Monday after attendance at the funeral.
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District Court
Dakota City
Renwick
George W. Eggerth
Dean Nellis
W. W. Phipps
E. R. Queary
George Krise
Henry Luehsinger
F. J. Wenck
Winner, M. D
Paul Shuereh
Vernon Women Held Afternoon Tea Program
A Tuesday gathering at Vernon consolidated school hosted an afternoon tea for all township women. The program featured music and talks followed by refreshments for attendees.
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Vernon
Vernon Consolidated School
Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Tjeran Heggen
A baby boy was born on Tuesday September 22 at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Dodge. The infant is reported to be progressing well while the mother, Mrs. Tjeran Heggen, is in serious condition.
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Tjeran Heggens
Tjeran Heggen
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Willis Oberhelman
Bertie Martin
Vernon Farm Bureau Hosts Informal Evening at School
Vernon township Farm Bureau members and families gathered Tuesday evening at the Vernon consolidated school. Mr and Mrs Mro and Mrs M Lowmailler Mr and Mrs W Bleasner Mr and Mrs John Hefti and Mrs Will Hefti hosted a program and social time followed by lunch. One hundred people attended.
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M. M. Lowmailler
W. F. Bleasner
John Hefti
End
Will Hefti
Vernon Township
Farm Bureau
Vernon Consolidated School
Party for Teachers and Husbands Held by Missionary Society
The Womans' Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church hosted its annual party at Mrs. A. D. Gimer's home last Tuesday. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. C. R. Yeager and Mrs. R. E. McGowan. The event welcomed Renwick and Vernon teachers and included their husbands as guests.
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Womans’ Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
A. D. Gimer
C.R. Yeager
R. E. McGowan
Renwick
Vernon
SOS Bridge Club Opens Season At Country Home
SOS Bridge Club met last Friday at 1 o'clock at the country home of Mrs. Calla Tanck. Four tables competed with Mrs. L. R. Turner winning the high score prize, Mrs. Dean Nellis receiving a special prize, and the draw prize awarded to Mrs. Freda Raemussen.
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SOS Ladies’ Bridge Club
Calla Tanck
L. R. Turner
Dean Nellis
Fred” Raemussen
Community Notes and Visits from Renwick Area
Local residents welcome visitors and relatives from Ames, Des Moines, Spirit Lake, Mason City, and beyond. Updates include travel to Drake University, family gatherings, births, and a Sophomore class party. Also mentioned is a 1915 item roundup with town news, marriages, and a bridge accident report.
Kraschel warns against voting for two men on promises
In a radio reply to Landon, Lieut. Gov. Kraschel argues against electing two men based only on promises. He notes past errors and urges voters to use judgment to avoid repeating mistakes, pointing to candidates for governor and officials who make promises yet may not fulfill them.
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Alf M. Landon
Nele G. Kraschel
Senator Wilson resigns to avoid special election cost
Senator George A. Wilson resigns from the thirtieth district representing Polk County to avoid election expenses. Rennie Hean as governor hopeful would name his successor if elected, though his own term would not expire until 1938. Both party central committees urge convening this week to fill the vacancy.
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George A. Wilson
Rennie- Hean
Polk County
Wilson
Republican
Democratic Country Central
National politics draw major attention in Iowa and west
The national political scene reaches the viet towa and middle west as prominent speakers visit and campaigns intensify. Both major parties vie for former voters and third party support, with Iowa highlighted in the national limelight.
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Middle West
Iowa
Sereby
Republican chafing over state superintendent candidate
Republicans across the state criticize Agnes Semuelson the Republican candidate for state superintendent of public instruction after her answer to Governor Herring about introducing AJ M. Landom in Des Moines Tuesday. The exchange appears to unsettle the governor and his ally Kraschel while Semuelson claims to have all the answers.
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Agnes Semuelson
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Herring
Aj? M. Landom
Des Moines
Kraschel
Miss Sammerson
American Agriculture Faces Ups and Downs Yet Steady
The article argues that American agriculture mirrors industry with cycles of good and bad times and ongoing serious challenges. It notes that despite farmers facing hard conditions, the sector remains resilient and continues to adapt through tough periods.
Education funding contrasts global efforts in 1988
The text asserts that the United States spent more on education in 1988 than all other countries combined, framing a claim about the prioritization of education during a depression year. It emphasizes free education as a universal goal and contrasts domestic spending with international totals.
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America
Alx
Political drives bring traffic safety concerns in the region
With many political campaigns underway and no traffic regulations in place, a number of roadside accidents involving trees are likely. Authorities warn that campaign activities could raise risk of collisions and injuries until rules are established.
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Renwick Savings Bank
Insurance and Farm Loans
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Renwick, Iowa
Mr. Smith
Weekly News
Edward W. Pickard
William Bruckart
Bruckart
National
Ike
Golden West
Cactus Center
Vernon School
SOS Bridge Club
Walter McPeak
Stanley McCurry
Dale Peterson
Ames
John Zimmerman of
Dobungue
Elmer Starr
Estherville
Bertha Loober
Goldfield
M. B. Richardson
Marvin Gugisberg
Drake University
Carroll Packard
Latimer
Henry Geigel
Lena
Fairfield Dean
Corwith
Ned McPeak
Mason City
Jesse Fisher
LaVerne
W. H. Fisher
Clara Gearhart
Scotia, N. Y
Chas, Sehipull
W. R. Benedict
Henry
Polmateer and Family
Belmond
Gene Potter
Rapid City
S. D
F. E. Potter
W. G. Snyder
Spirit Lake
Bill
Roy McCurry
R. J. McCurry
Richard Peters
Henry Norder
Thelma
Henry Lachsinger
Bernard Wagner
Will Losse
Lake City
Wm. Black
A. H. Stafford
Gloria
Rushmore
Westbrook
Minn
Renwick High School
Mr. Briggs
Sponer
Renwick Times
B.C. Selge
Randall
Diettrich Elmer
Algona
Ed Marty
James Carr
C. H. Packard
Mrs. Carr
Mrs. Packard
Mrs
Henry Blesie
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
Inga Michealson
Lewis Ramsvig
Trinity Lutherans
Hardy
Leo Notestine
Anna Zentner
Humboldt
John Stauffacher
Willis
George
Lloyd
Monroe
The
Young Men’s Christian League
Baptist Church
Senator Alien of
Pocahontas
Earl Phipps
Earl
Jeabson & Stoneback
Perry
Finn Frazier
Finn
Hilda Boge
Mike Rettig
Spday
Rettig
Will Packard
Oakland
Albert Espey
Crow
Benedict Bridge
Packard
Espey
Renwick Theatre
Dick Powell
Ann Dvorak
Fred Alea
Patsy Kelly
Paul Whitemen
Pnthe News
the Ozarks
Julia
Mary of
Scotland
L. W. Miller
S. L. Huntley
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