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Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1916

Page

7

State Bank of Renwick Stockholders Meeting Notice

Notice is given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the State Bank of Renwick will be held at the bank office in Renwick Iowa on Tuesday May 2 1926 at 700 oclock P M for the election of directors and to transact other lawful business. T Q O Heggen cashier. Also advertise oil and kerosene prices offered by Wim Blesie agent in Cedar Rapids.

State Bank of Renwick Iava T. QO. Heggen Cedar Rapids Wim. Blesie M.C. L Vernon Theatre Fairfield Dean Abner Thompson Chas, Scott C. Richardson Perry Schedtler Schlesselman

Lutheran church notes announce services this Sunday

No service Sunday morning. Sunday evening the Young Men's Christian League will hold their monthly service at this church. Sunday School and Bible class at 10 30 o clock. All please attend these services. R F Schedtler pastor.

Young Men’s Christian League R. F. Schedtler

Baptist Church Notes Service Times

The Baptist church lists Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 8 p m with Sunday School at 11 30 a m P U at 6 30 p m at Luni Sunday School 2 00 p m and preaching at 3 00 p m all are welcome Pastor J H Perry invites attendance at any or all services.

Luni J. H. Perry

Methodist Church Notes Cancel Sunday Night Service

Union Service at Lutheran church replaces Sunday night worship Preaching at 10 30 a m Sunday School 11 30 a m Epworth League 7 00 p m Bible Study and Prayer Service Thursday 7 30 p m Pastor J G Moyer invites all to attend

Epworth

Evangelical Church Schedule For Week

Evangelical Church notes list Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. German Service at 11:00 a.m. P A meeting at 7:00 p.m. led by Mr Olson English service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer service at 7:20 p.m. chair rehearsal follows. Teacher training Friday at 8:00 p.m. Hearts invitation extended.

Olson

Women club meeting endorses suffrage and plans welfare drive

The B T W club met with Mrs F A Engstrom hosting on a sunny Wednesday. Members read papers on Pendal life in England and King William II. They endorsed Woman's Suffrage in Iowa nearly unanimously and set a baby welfare day and interclub plans.

F. A. Engstrom Mesdames Frank Mantle Nelson Pendal England King Williams William Rufus Stratford On Avon Iowa Chapman Council Bluffs

Local notices and social notes from town visits

Local residents share visits with neighbors including Mrs Nicholson from Goldfield and Mrs Jutte with her baby. Mr L A McMurray was a business caller. Minnie Stauffacher visited from Webster City. The street commissioner praised for reducing mud holes. For sale Barred Rock eggs for hatching. Marie Hefty of LaVerne visiting Sam Maurer home.

L. A. McMurray Marie Hefty LaVerne Sam Maurer E. B McCormick Minnie Stauffacher Webster City Anny Bram Clarion George Jutte Goldfield

Empress Theatre Changes Hands Between Local Builders

Manager Hawthorne sold the Empress Theatre this week to Burr Packard and George Merson, two popular young men. The paper notes Hawthorne ran a first class show and expects the new owners to continue the theatre’s success with Merson bringing experience to the venture.

Hawthorne Empress Theatre Burr Packard George Merson Merson

Baby Welfare Week Observed By Renwick Citizens

Renwick prepares for Baby Welfare Week with events by the Merry Few and two Boone Tip clubs. Mesdames Smith and Callesen traveled to Des Moines yesterday afternoon. A speaker from Ames will attend and merchants are asked to decorate storefronts as part of the nationwide recognition by the Confederated Clubs. Further details will be announced next week.

Mesdames Smith and Callesen Des Moines Renwick Merry Few Boone Ames

Renwick Iowa Declares Cleanup Days May 1 2 1916

Renwick town mandates cleanup days May 1 2 1916 for removing rubbish by hauling or burning under J G Kelling, mayor. Dumping grounds controlled by the town council with strict enforcement and penalties for noncompliance.

Renwick Iowa Kelling J. G. Kelling

New Mail by Air and Auto Promises Faster Rural Service

The journal discusses two emerging government mail methods using automobiles and airplanes. Air service between postal stations may begin once reliability is proven, delivering regular daily mail to distant mountain and desert regions, with auto mail also on the horizon.

Evolution of a village cut up into a surgeon

A Louisville Courier Journal item notes the unusual transformation of a local character from a village cut up to a successful surgeon. The piece admiringly highlights his rise and claims no appendix case is complete without him.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Landlord Says Walls Bulging Merits Higher Rent

In a terse exchange the wife recalls asking the landlord about bulging walls. He replies that expanding the house would force higher rent.

Quiet chatter surrounds major college chess tournament unfolding

The column notes a large college chess tournament underway with limited public notice. Two speakers express surprise and curiosity about the event and its details, suggesting the organizers are keeping information low profile.

The Cost of Fame and Wealth Commentary

A quoted exchange discusses why work for money rather than fame. The speaker argues fame is an expensive luxury reserved for the rich, noting money first as a practical priority while observation informs the view of fame's costly burden.

Backhander for Sappy in town sparks sharp remarks

A local exchange centers on Sappleigh-Robson described as the town’s biggest fool while his wife, Miss Keen, is praised as the cleverest woman, with a playful aside about present company.

Sappleigh—Robson Miss Keen

Electricity to Milk Cows in Berlin Farm

A municipal Berlin farm uses electric milking in the fields with power supplied by cables. The setup shows cows milked on site powered by electric machines connected to a local grid.

Berlin

He and She Debate Sport Obsession and Dominoes

A humorous exchange sketches a man and woman arguing over sports and the charm of dominoes with playful banter and exaggerated passion. The dialogue highlights competing interests and lighthearted romance.

Miss Jennie Prompts Damsel On Verb To Love

A witty classroom exchange quotes a teacher asking about the future of the verb to love and a modern damsel replying that it means to get married in her bookish view. The remark captures playful social slang in a dated schoolroom scene.

Jennie

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