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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1938
Page
5
Augusta Wisconsin newspaper urges motorists to protect children on tricycles. Editorial condemns careless driving and stresses that one crushed life cannot be repaired. It emphasizes the value of every child over automobiles and calls for cautious driving and vigilance on streets.
Burt visitors last Sunday at Mrs Abe Durell's home. Mrs Laura M Smith returns to Renwick from Florida and Texas. Mrs M C Rockwood visits. Henry Claussen suffered a heart attack. in Webster City, taken to Fort Dodge.
Henry Norder 82 died Thursday afternoon at Fort Dodge Hospital after illness. A Renwick resident for over 50 years, he worked as a stone mason and builder for 30 years. Survived by wife Mary Blassie Norder and seven children, service held at Evangelical church with Rev. Lawton. burial Vernon cemetery. Card of thanks from widow and children follows obituary. Many relatives from nearby towns attended. Born May 26, 1855 in Wisconsin, married May 24, 1884, lived in Renwick, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
A group of neighbors harvested and seeded eighty acres of oats at the W. E. McGowan farm south of Renwick for Mr. McGowan who has been in Mercy hospital Fort Dodge for typhoid pneumonia. Helpers included Howard and Roy McCurry Calla Tanck Lewis Oppedahl Ole Bygness and James McGowan Jr with tractors or feeders. Latest reports say Mr McGowan is steadily improving.
The Rebekah convention held last Thursday at the 1. C. Q. F. hall drew 110 registered attendees from Humboldt and Wright counties. Delegates from nearly all lodges attended to demonstrate work prepared for the convention. Sister Josephine Dustin of Maxwell, president of the Rebekah Assembly of Iowa, and Sister Emma Cammerrer of Spencer, past treasurer of the Rebekah assembly, were present.
The SOS bridge club was entertained last Friday at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. S H Klassie. Four tables played bridge with prizes awarded for high score draw traveling and guest. Mrs W H Long won the high score prize, Mrs I W Miller the draw prize, Mrs 5 C Maurer the traveling prize, and Mrs Maynard Yeakel the guest prize.
The Double Six bridge club met Tuesday afternoon until 1 o'clock for a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Maynard Yeakel. High score prize went to Mrs. Walter McPeak, drawing prize to Mrs. Clarence Johnson, and traveling prize to Mrs. L. W. Fleming.
Marvin Gugisberg returns from Des Moines after a stay. Theo Schaeffer of Eagle Grove visited with her daughter Mrs. P H Sadler. Iowa 1988 fair renamed Towa Territorial Centennial Fair. H D Black home quarantined for scarlet fever. Betty Lou recovering. Masonic lodge marked 250th anniversary of the Federal constitution. Jess Casey hosted relatives for his birthday. Local cribbage players at Eagles Grove. H D Black won high score. Stanley Wilson and Stanley McCurry to Leavenworth to try out for league baseball. Mrs Walter McPeak and others attended a Kanawha Eastern Star dinner and instruction. McGowans and Stoakes dined at Braden Stoakes home in Goldfield. Altman family attended Henry Norder funeral and called on Baumgartner and Kelling homes. Mayor Elmer spends salary increase on painting store building. Easter colors give way to a single brown finish.
A collage of society notes from April 12 1917 recounts local visits from Ames LaVerne and Plover births in early April including Velda Anna Johns and a baby boy for Mr and Mrs Claus Block. Names include Eggerth Hefty Schneider Allinson Vertree Beckwith Palmateer Nelson Packard Witham and Nelson. Also mentions a mastoid operation and a county relief applicant with a joke about back rent and modern plumbing.
In April Renwick Theatre will show only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The lineup features HIGH FLYERS with Wheeler and Woolsey, plus comedy, musical and news. Tuesday registers for Wednesday drawings with a 10 cent admission and 26 cent option. WMT broadcasts news Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at 12:55 PM. Cass theatre circuit offers free admissions.
The Renwick Times announces publication by L. W. Miller starting 1824 with Thursday issues. Subscriptions rate listed as one year for two dollars.
The M E Church notes a morning worship at 10 a m with special Easter music prepared by the choir. Baptism of children is part of the service with Sunday School at 2 o'clock led by superintendent James. The King's Heralds of Hardy entertain at the Easter breakfast in Renwick at 6:30. Choir practice Thursday at 7 38. An invitation to worship is extended to all.
St Pauls Lutheran Church under Pastor J H Reents presents Good Friday and Easter observances with services at 7 45 pm and 9 15 am at Corwith and Renwick locations. A cantata will be performed with Henawhe’s Lutheran choir. choir rehearsal set for Thursday 5 pm. Public invited.
Evangelical Church led by Pastor F. J. Lanton invites attendance at Sunday School at 9:30, morning worship at 10:30, and evening services. A special reception of members is planned with an offering box. Mission Band, under Mrs. Walter Attig, meets at 7:30 p.m. Lenten services run every evening this week. A Christian faith class meets Saturday after 30.
A provocative science note links concentrated food pills to a future supermax. The piece warns of danger as a dyspeptic mistakes a two pill dose for a seven course dinner. It draws a parallel between Whitney's financial collapse and national spending driving prosperity.
In Washington the week’s key event was the House defeat of the reorganiza tion bill. With revolt evident, the wages and hours bill may be tabled. The administration unveiled a plan for a larger public works program costing two to six billion dollars funded partly by local non-interest bearing loans callable in 30 years, risking debt surpassing forty billion dollars if approved.
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