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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1934
Page
5
A farmers relief and mortgage relief overview notes county adjustment committees cutting debt through negotiations. The piece cites rising emergency crop funds, shifting credit policy, and regional AAA conferences endorsing supply adjustment, with emphasis on contracts, county allotments, and timely signups.
A lengthy local item lists Algona visitors and residents: George Bell and Harbare Puckstd, Mr and Mrs He1 Cole, Lulu Clanasen, Elve McCurry, Tressa Brink, Mr and Mrs George Berger of Livermore, Garrell Richardson visiting Allison’s with his brother M.13, Will McGowan delivering stock to Chicago, Ernest Kraft and others observing trades, Mrs Martin Christenson visiting Webster City, August Hulmke and wife welcomed a baby boy, and Miss Jennie Christenson slated to return from Noznerca. Also noted are potatoes shipped to Chicago, a new residence planned east of Callexon, charitable relief donations, a share of western Iowa/ Nebraska events, a double horse death, a baseball game with the “fats” and “Means,” a paper shortage during seventh inning, and a baptism by Rev. T. Husson. An obituary for Mrs Atward Queary, Minnie C. Reheat, marks a recent death. The birth control discussion is mentioned as a controversy.
Humboldt county announces the baseball tournament at Thor on May 11 and 12 with pairings set. Teams entered include Livermore Gilmore City Hode Bradgaty Dakota City Yarnon Humboldt Renwick Thor Pioneer Ottosen and Vernon Township. First round begins Sunday morning with byes for some squads and finals slated for Saturday afternoon with Hen Sanford officiating.
Otto Ewanson’s cream truck, his first trip completed Tuesday, burned in the Wisconsin barn shed overnight. The cab and front box were damaged, likely from wiring, and the fire started hours after the truck was left. No lumber was harmed though nearby stacks were scorched. the truck itself survived despite the blaze.
Abby boy born Tuesday morning April 17 to Mr and Ara Walter Hussonan. Mrs W Hy Martin underwent zeriany operation at the hospital in Town City last Thursday. She is ree parted getting ilong, nicely. Art Kraft arrived from Coolidge Neb where he has maile his home the last year. A number of relatives and friends were entertained at Will Andersons to celebrate his birthday. Weather past week moderate with windy skies and much dirt in the air. spring work and gardening underway, making house cleaning difficult.
Specials list includes 6 large bars of Laundry Soap and 1 bag of Health Soap at 25 cents each, 2 packages of Wheaties at 25 cents, a candy dish free with Grape Nut Flakes and Scot tie Spann ten cents. Oyster shells and chick mashes featured at bargain prices.
A young man sought in the Renwick port office robbery was detained by Sheriff Sexe at Goldfield after a transient tipped authorities. The suspect, later moved to Dakota City jail for federal inquiry, was found with stamps and small change. origins unclear.
Smoke issued from a side door at the Vernon theatre on Thursday afternoon. A small heap of sweepings near the door caught fire but did not spread, causing limited smoke damage to walls. The theatre had been unused for a week and the cause remains unknown. door forced openings by unknown persons have been reported.
The Methodist Ladies Aid plans a Guest Day on Wednesday April 26 at the homes of Mrs. Alfred Martin with assistant hostess Mrs. Walter McPeak. Mrs. Chris Rasmussen has been gravely ill ten days and her granddaughter Jenny Bram helps with care and house work.
Two game management tracts near Hardy in Vernon and Lake townships mark the first step in Humboldt county toward the Iowa Fish and Game Commission's 25 year conservation plan. Farmers will issue permits, control hunting on their land, and signs will mark the boundaries. Pheasants likely to be hunted. other species possible in time. A meeting on Owl Lake reclamation for waterfowl habitat is set for Humboldt April 23, with officials to discuss funding and feasibility.
The Renwick Times, established in 1884 and published each Thursday, describes its post office filing as second class. Subscriptions are listed at one year.
Evangelical Church Laurence Sahl Pastor announces Thursday April 9 Preparatory Service for Holy Communion and quarterly conference at 7 45 pm. Sunday School 10 00 am Morning Worship and Holy Communion at 11 00 am Subject The Mystery of Christ Suffering Pastor in charge E L C Rat 7 pm Subject Importance of Public Worship in Christian Life C Maurer Jender Evening Worship 7 20 pm District Superintendent in charge Prayer meeting Tuesday 7 pm Notable study Thursday evening All are invited Ladies Aid Society meets the second Wednesday of each month W M S on the second Wednesday of each month
Renwick church calendar lists 10 a.m. church school under A R Martin, 11 a.m. morning worship with sermon, and 3 p.m. Epworth League led by Mrs Belden Weikel. Hardy church services feature 10 a.m. morning worship and a German service plus 10 a.m. church school led by Mrs Clyde Olden.
The program for next Sunday includes 10 a.m. Bible School led by Homer Thiel, 10 a.m. Alorning Worship by Pastor J A Horley, 7 p.m. Young Peoples Meeting with Grace Martin as president, and 7 p.m. Evening Worship with an Evangelistic message. Everyone is warmly invited to all services.
St Pauls Lutheran Church led by Pastor J H L Reents hosts Sunday School at 1 a m and Divine Worship at 11 a m. After services a Luther League delegation departs for Rockwell City spring conference. No service at Corwith. Choir rehearsal Saturday at 8 o'clock.
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