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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1936
Page
9
Fragmented lines describe visits and gatherings involving residents of LuVernal Cade Kayids Hußnboldt and Drake University mentions. Names include Martin Gugisberg Mrs Alfred Smith and Mrs Gouna M Smith. Events: birthdays and family visits over a recent weekend in May.
Renwick I S students dominated the sub district music contest at Brill last week, earning seven superior ratings for girls chorus and violin solos among others. Individual honors went to Ruth Nigh piano solo and Mary Lois Wemming violin solo, with several groups and soloists advancing to district competition next weekend in Mason City.
A. H. Clark a former Goldfield marshal and pumpman sues the town for 1597 back pay spanning 1931 to 1936 claiming forced continued salaries after wage standards were restored Other residents of nearby Remwick and Clark’s prior Remwick ties are noted with interest in the pending April term at Clarion.
Mrs Barbara Britt died early Wednesday in Renwick at age 72 after long illness. She lived in Renwick about forty years and is survived by her son Fritz and family, plus a brother in Switzerland. Her husband and one son preceded her in death.
Arthur Kraft and Miss Gladys Hamm of Corwith wed in Corwith Methodist parsonage on March 31. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Llaram, wore a navy blue outfit with light blue accessories. groom is F C Kraft of Renwick. Attendants were Miss Florence Brummond and George Kraft. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home.
Richard Walker, 11, son of Air and Mrs Chasai, placed second in Humboldt county spelling contest held last Saturday. Inez Ophelm, 13, from Delanas Township District No 7, won and will represent the county in Des Moines on April 18. Sixty three spellers entered. Tochard Brink of LuVerne, formerly Renwick, won Kossuth county spelling contest.
Roy Wigans, lifelong Humboldt County resident, announces his bid for Humboldt County supervisor in the third district. He has lived for 30 years on the Forday four and one half miles northwest of Remwick and says he entered the race after encouragement from many local friends.
The D. D. Matheson family left Goldfield and moved to the Helmke farm three miles southeast of Renwick. Mr. Matheson will work with his son-in-law, Ernest Helmke, in farming. The couple had lived in Goldfield in the same house for 26 years after their marriage.
A public program listing shows Edward Everett Horton performing Your Uncle Dudley on Tuesday and Wednesday April 14 15, featuring musical comedy and sport reel segments as part of the bill at the local theater.
Twenty one years ago notes from Renwick report pneumonia recovery for Hert McCuery and visits from Blue Earth and LaVerne residents. Local tradesmen update, incl new Carver Store staff, barber pole paint, and an electric sign. School board actions and minister appointment, plus family illness news from Bloomington Illinois. Renwick Evangelical church appoints Rev Schlesseman.
A list of home economics contest results from Renwick Farmers Institute. Awards cover bread, cakes, cookies, doughnuts, candies, fruit items, jelly, sewing, and crafts with numerous individuals named alongside first and second placements. Names include Mrs. Oppedahl, Mrs. FJenaen, Mrs. G. M. Gillespie, Mrs. Elf Carlson, Mrs. Heggen, Mrs. Francia Krause, H.E. Bloom fat, Effe Lockwood, Walter McPeak, Chas. Walker, Kath ering Markman, R. White, O. G. Heggen, G. Erdman, Sanford Anderson, Jake Kubly, Percy Brink, Geo. Latchers, Lena Elmer, H. EB. Goettech, Fred Gugger, Effie Lockwood, Matt Baumgartner, Eldean Grant, Perey Brink, Guy Ballard, WW. E. Phipps, Henry Bloom, Katherine Markman, Rex Simpson, Martin Klevelat, Emil Aggerth, Emil Holm, J. K. Oldaker, Otillia Minor, Otilla Minor, Myrtle Block, Fleury Bloomord, Mildred Bjornson, Henry Norder, Alice Oldaker, Wayne Luela, Loretta Burk, Marcha Bjornson, Howard Barton.
L. W. Miller is listed as entering at the Renwick Post Office as second class matter. The item notes a subscription rate of one year. The short notice reads like a typical postal filing or newspaper notice from the era.
Paul's Lutheran Church invites parishioners to Good Friday services in German at 10 a.m. and English service at 7:46 p.m. with Holy Communion. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Maurice Nisan, Superintendent, announces Easter service at 11 a.m. A special offering is planned and confirmation instruction is Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
The First Baptist Church invites attendance at 10 a.m. Bible School led by James Nelson and a team of teachers. The morning worship features an Easter message from Pastor J A Hurley. All are welcome to join the Easter service.
Mr and Mrs Pater Looft and Amanda visit the Fred Rasmussen home in Swea City yesterday. Mrs Josie Brink visits G A Stoddard home after wintering in Alberta Minnesota with her daughter Mire Trill Lee and family. Alfred Martin injured by sawing wood last Saturday. finger damaged but not seriously. Readers weigh in on Renwick Times twenty one year items with mixed reactions. Some youths claim to be twenty one while buying cigarets and beer. parents’ wedding announcements note youth honesty. Rumor of liquor books among young men denied as unfounded. one 21 claim may reflect tax payment.
The January 2 1936 order to the Department of Rural Credit Sales Division announces sale of over 4800 farms owned by the state with substantial price reductions and discounts for large down payments. Prospective buyers are offered free field service from district offices and lists are available from the State Office Building in St Paul Minnesota.
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