04 Aug 1932
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1932
Page
1
A community group pledges strong backing for the local bank and hopes conditions improve to retain homes amid economic strain. Residents discuss selling property to cope with hardship and note a new dip remedy and a sale on a sulfur product offered in five gallon increments.
The Renwick bank reopened after a holiday period declared by Mayor Pek Finer to secure waivers from depositors. The waiver plan, supported by the community, extended the holiday to Saturday night and enabled the bank to resume business on Monday morning. Christenson or Britt offer explanations to anyone unclear about the waiver workings.
Mrs. W P Drennen reports a daytime entry to her home. A box of preserves and jelly was disturbed from her bedroom. She was at church Sunday morning and the theft was not during any absence. She asks for the empty jars to be returned for more canning.
W J G Saunders, assistant manager in charge of the Hardy Kings Unit, announced a tentative ten percent dividend for the bank's customers. The vouchers were prepared for distribution Tuesday after being printed, marking the first dividend since the bank's closing in September.
The piece discusses how repeated falsehoods persist and cites the water bucket fish paradox as a demonstration that assumptions can mislead. It notes misperceptions about juvenile delinquency and Chicago crime, contrasting common beliefs with statistics showing crime growth tracking population, urging caution before drawing conclusions.
The public is told that 10 million dollars must be raised to finance the Hoover Roosevelt presidential clash. It notes parties spent 16.5 million in 1928 and questions how much money will be needed to aid the needy this winter. The piece urges both parties to donate campaign funds to relief work and let voters decide freely.
An Engliary train reportedly achieved a 162 mile distance in a record time amid windy conditions. The report notes caution about travel speeds and concerns over safety before authorities could intervene. Political references hint at campaign confidence and veteran platform trust without clear specifics.
Frank and Mary pursue a dream home despite worries about funds. The piece traces how one building dollar circulates through the economy from contractor to grocer, carpenter to real estate agent, and beyond, ending with neighbors praising Frank for stimulating business and jobs.
Pioneer merchant A B Richardson marked fifty years in Renwick on Sunday August 1st with a party at the I O O F hall attended by about 150 local business leaders and residents. Family and community members recalled his Wisconsin origins, move to Webster City, and 1880s Renwick arrival, while Mayor Elmer presented a gold watch. The event featured songs, speeches, and a humorous note on prices and the era’s depression.
Iowa health officials state cancer is not contagious and cannot spread through contact. They note a steady rise in cancer deaths in earlier years but a sharp drop in 1931, crediting early diagnosis and rational treatment for improving outcomes.
Pastor J A Hurley urges church membership as essential to healthy life and personality. Next Sunday includes Sunday School, Morning Worship on Life's Interchanges, Young Peoples Meeting with discussion, Evening Worship on the biography of a man who moved from doubt to faith, plus Friday choir rehearsal and Mission Circle at Mrs Walter Martins.
Evangelical Church with Pastor Lawrence Sohl holds Sunday worship at 10 am and 7:30 pm. Midweek service Tuesdays at 7 pm at Mrs Anna Schneider’s home. EBLC E on the first Sunday at 1 am. Ladies Aid first Wednesday monthly, Woman's Missionary Society second Wednesday. Choir practice Thursdays at 7:30 pm.
Pauls Lutheran Church lists Geo F Dirks as pastor. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. American service times. German worship on the last Sunday of each month at 9:00. Luther League devotional on first and third Sundays. Ladies Aid meets first Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. All welcome to attend services.
Church notes list George R. McDowell as pastor with Sunday School and morning worship times. The entry mentions purchasing a lot of items this summer, noting a typical pattern.
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