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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1938
Page
5
A concise editorial praises a robust local newspaper as the town’s strongest asset, arguing that quality reporting attracts business, supports community identity, and sustains civic engagement through accurate, timely information.
Miss Lucile Klassi daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Kiasai Renwick and Grant S Chapman son of Mr and Mrs J E Chapman Belmond were married Saturday August 6 at 5 pm at the Little Brown Church near Nashua Rev William Kent officiating They were unattended A short wedding trip to Minnesota followed The bride a Vernon consolidated school and Iowa State Teachers College graduate taught in township and consolidated schools The groom a Belmond high school graduate works as a D E products distributor They will reside in Belmond
Mrs. Marx Hossley, sister of S. B. Hefty, died last Saturday at her Creston Neb home. Funeral held there Tuesday with local attendees including 8. B. Hefty and several Hefty relatives. Other items note Miriam McCurry home from Vinton, parsonage quarantined for scarlet fever, Miss Hazel Holek visiting from Jeffers Minn, trips to Colorado, Iowa City summer school, birthday party, fine week weather, threshing progress, and a corn-supper at Smith Park with mosquitoes and lights out.
Five members of the Jake Kubly family suffered cuts and bruises from an auto wreck near the Hanna ranch at 4 30 Sunday afternoon. Mrs Kubly drove into a hole sending the car topple. Helen 15 had cuts on both knees a sprained ankle and other injuries while Mr Kubly had a bad head cut a nose cut an injured ankle and other injuries. Mrs Kubly Leslie and Ethel escaped with minor injuries. Other items note a Creston visit by T M Thompson and a Webster City reunion attendance. Norene Griebel was taken seriously ill and hospitalized at Fort Dodge for an operation. Swanson and related families from Stanhope Burlington Clinton Arnolds Park and Excelsior Springs are mentioned in nearby notes.
In Renwick residents show little interest in a new town hall or improvements despite a possible PWA grant covering 45 percent of costs. Only four people discussed the idea. the town remains content with current facilities. Nearby Humboldt received 20,000 for a new school gym and Wesley 4,500 for two town halls.
A Renwick Times copy from August 16 1917 reports Elizabeth Jones of Hallowell Maine visiting friends here. Local events include W H Helmxes herd winning seven prizes at Wright county fair and George Ball becoming parents to George Gordon born August 13. Marine enlistment for Don Harris and Henry Hedzon. Harvey Gardner leaves Jocet light plant for Clarion Iowa Light Power. A nail injury to Jess Fisher is mentioned, along with Renwick baseball’s 4–2 win over Goldfield. Car crash injuries, a party for Lillian Wagner, and reunions at Smith Park are covered.
The Humboldt County Fair issued 2888 premium books circulating with about $2,000 in premiums expected to be paid to exhibitors this year. Otis Nelson, fair president, predicts the event may be among the county’s best. Other items note Mrs. Dean Castleman’s gallstone operation and visits by Des Moines and Minneapolis guests to local homes.
The cottontail and jack rabbit season begins August lat in Iowa and runs until March 1, 1939. Daily bag limit is set at 20 per person for possession. Squirrel season starts September 15 and ends November 15, inclusive.
Reports list residents ill at home near Renwick and several social items. S. H. Klessie and J. E. Janee attended a Chevrolet jamboree in Clear Lake. Glen Martin family took a Black Hills trip. Mrs. George Latch and Mrs. Bertie Martin joined an American Legion Auxiliary convention in Waterloo. The editor’s brother and wife from Aurora visited. Clarence Hefty spent time in Titonka with his uncle Ed Zweiter for Indian Day events. Boone Township Woman’s Club met at Mrs. Oscar Engstrom’s home with Mrs. W. H. Heimke leading. Dr. and Mrs. L. R. Tamer and others returned from a ten day Black Hills trip. Mrs. Wm. Beenen visited Des Moines. Hazel Hevig recovering from surgery. Upcoming school season concert at the schoolhouse Sunday afternoon August 28. Mrs. T. B. daughter Jean visited with the AC Thompson home. Tresehmen visited over the weekend and returned with him. S. H. Blessie to Cadre Falls for graduation exercises as daughter Marion graduates. Ray Feltis family and Mrs. P. H. Thiel visited at Catheran hospital in Fort Dodge. Miss Gane Potter returned home. Supt. K. L. Benner and family moving to Davenport. Benner to be elementary superintendent. Mrs. W. A. Fisher sent a Bermuda onion sample weighing nearly a pound and a half.
Tuesday and Wednesday August 23 and 24 present danger patrol featuring John Bea and Harry Carey. Also comedy and news elements offered in the program.
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