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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1937
Page
5
The Freshman Class of Renwick High School will hold a weiner roast at Smith Park Monday evening from 5 to 6 o'clock. Mr Morton will be the sponsor.
Carroll Packard, assistant at the local Quaker Oats Co elevator, fractured his collar bone last Thursday morning when he slipped from a plank used to load a truck with feed in Latimer. He also suffered a serious elbow injury and is recovering but unable to work.
People in Renwick and vicinity may file Homestead Tax Credit applications at Renwick Savings Bank instead of the auditor's office in Dakota City. County Auditor C. Johnson notes this convenience for those unable to appear at the courthouse on the specified day.
Several April showers this past week have greened lawns and pastures. Trees are budding and birds are building nests. Much farm work has been completed and vegetable gardens are taking shape.
Mr and Mrs Henry Friday of Humboldt celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their home last Sunday. Attendees included Wendle Friday, Irwin Friday and their children Lola Ann and Daryl from Renwick, Wayne Jones from LaVerne, Clifford Sadderis from Dakota City, and Dorothy Gangstead with Clair Mueller from Ames. The Fridays previously lived on the Renwick area farm where their son Wendle now resides.
The Senate passed a new fish and game bill largely as written by the conservation commission with minor friendly amendments. The House substituted the Senate bill to speed passage, expected within days, then sent to the Governor for signature. it would become law upon publication. Local fishermen await opening day.
The seventh Wright County Rural Declamatory Contest was held Friday in Clarion High School. Dorothy Hydecker, 12, seventh grade, Boone 3, won first in oratorical, receiving a gold medal. Carrie Gruis, 12, seventh grade, Belmond township, won in dramatic, and Lynette Cundall, 10, Lincoln 3, won humorous. Social notes include local visits and a birth and funeral.
Twenty one years ago items note an electric lighted night passenger on the C N W railway. Mrs Fred Hefty visited at Rev Krafit's LaVerne home last Friday. Burr Packard and Lillian Gugisberg visited Webster City Tuesday. Miss Clara Weadle Humboldt visited S B Hefty in LaVerne ten days last week. Miss Anta Stoddard Humboldt visited Packard home. Anna and Helen Elmer stayed in La Verne and Humboldt this week. Dr R F Avery veterinary delayed by bad roads illness. Fred Walkner named rural mail carrier Route 2. Ed Queary previously carrier after Irwin Peer. Methodist Ladies Aid held farewell for Mrs George Yeoman moving to Fenton and Mrs Pred Bell moving to Goldfield. Lee Hazelwood died Tuesday at his daughter's home, services at Methodist church. Vernon theatre debate next Tuesday on early marriage hindering a young man's success. Wedding at Algona April 12 Christina At tig Kruse LaVerne and Emil Eegerth Renwick to reside near Renwick. Sam Elessie's garage broken into Saturday night with several tires and items stolen. Sheriff Fishe traced scent from Clarion. thieves likely fled east of town on gravelled road.
The L B P bridge club held its final meeting of the season at Mr and Mrs L W Millers home with six tables of play and prizes awarded to Mrs H D Bleck S C Menier and Mr and Mrs Dean Nellis. Refreshments followed. A seven pound baby girl named Janet Marie Smith arrived Monday April 19 to Mr and Mrs Harald Smith. Mrs W R Benedict returned home Sunday from Belmond after visiting her brother Henry Palmateer. Mesdames A H Martin Howard Barton L W Fleming and L W Miller attended the Humboldt county federated clubs meeting at Ottosen last Saturday.
The Wagner Act upheld by the Supreme Court shifts power toward labor organizers, limiting employer influence and drawing sharp criticism as the most one sided law in years. Iowa prepares to contest a Polk County riot court injunction over Champlin Refining payroll tax. The US Circuit Court of Appeals finds key Social Security Act provisions for unemployment insurance and old age assistance unconstitutional.
The article notes slot machines are specifically outlawed in Iowa, declaring the end of a pastime where a man could spend nickels. It suggests residents will instead continue with straight poker.
A reader urges drivers to inspect brakes regularly, noting the risk of accidents when brakes are poor. The message stresses timely checks and maintenance to prevent regret after crashes, urging responsible driving and preemptive action.
Mrs. Ell. Schoolcraft returns from five week trip to Charles City Rock Island Il Toledo Iowa Miss Evelyn Sohi Western Union college LeMars chosen as Drake Relays queen candidate Monie Fleming completes plans for new residence excavating work finished Mr Fietine builds on lots between George Bell and Will Anderson homes in south part of town
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