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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
7
Community tidbits report Easter visits by Bryan Egenes and Nellie Thiel from Ames and Montour, along with Cedar Falls and Algona callers. A light snow storm, muddy roads, and spring work interruptions are noted. Local residents and events, including recounts of travels and job changes, populate the brief column.
The Cornell College Glee Club under Miss Skinner presented a 24‑member female ensemble at Mepnop Theatre last Friday. The audience praised the magical entertainment and the performance drew high remarks for the size venue.
Time bring me your rags magazines and books. Will pay per 100 pounds for books and magazines. Papers tied in bundles at two cents per 100. Rag in sacks two six per 160 pounds. Scrap iron paid at ten dollars a ton for 20 days by Hiss Luchsinger.
Town Clerk invites sealed bids by May 1 1920 for Street Commissioner and Coal Hauling duties. Street work bids must show hourly prices for one man and two teams, one team and one man, and one man alone. coal hauling bids must show price per ton. Other local notices mention Easter visits, marriages, sales, and social news from Vernon area.
A garbled legal notice from Tolada Ohio claims Frente J. Cheney as partner of F. J. Chaney & Co a Toledo firm with obligations to pay one hundred dollars per insured on a stated date. It references a notary and a December 1998 deadline and mentions a bank surface on Mucoua.
A report from Livermore notes a purchaser found a stash of buried booze in the basement of a damaged furniture store building during repairs. Property renters are chipping in a dollar each, hoping for recovery, but recovery appears unlikely as the alcohol is long gone.
Three boys skipped school and hosted a picnic near a north town barn. They roasted slain chicken and eggs, then were corralled into the lockup for a few hours to consider their misstep, though the seriousness may not have sunk in.
At a Monday meeting the new mayor and councilmen were sworn in. The retiring board raised salaries for the mayor clerk and councilmen. Fritz Britt named town clerk and Jess Gibbond appointed marshal. Church notes list morning worship and Epworth League activities with Rev. Herman delivering the sermon.
Mr and Mrs B C Kraft visited last week in Lincoln Township at the home of daughter Mrs Jacob Kubley. Grandparents saw two newborns start life and the World Wide Guild Girls play at the Baptist church drew a full house and praise. A freewill offering topped $20 to support the New World Movement mission pledge.
Emile Oxborrow submits as Republican candidate for Humboldt County Clerk of the District Court in the June 7, 1920 primary. The declaration states political support hinges on Republican voters' will.
County Attorney announces candidacy for Humboldt County position subject to Republican voters in the June 1920 primary. He respectfully solicits support from voters and emphasizes allegiance to the party.
Margaret E. Preble announces candidacy for Recorder of Humboldt County Iowa and seeks support from veterans ahead of the Republican primary on June 1, 1920.
Roy Miller traveled to Renwick on Monday for the summer. Mrs Harvey Fall and children from Thor spent the week at the Alber Fale home. Elmer Brad was a Renwick visitor this week. Vidy Keister spent Sunday with her sister in Renwick. Mr and Mrs Averette Nelgon of Renwick visited Rev and Mrs J B Nicholson on Friday last week. Laura Vanner of Webster City arrived to assist with Mrs John Schipull who is ill.
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