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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1934
Page
6
Reports from farmers across the territory describe widespread corn ear worm infestations far exceeding common beliefs. Observers note ears with damage ranging from a few kernels to half an ear, with yield losses estimated 10 to 26 percent and grade quality potentially lowered.
The Renwick Public School will open at 3 o'clock Monday morning September 3 for the new school year with Srbonl in session until noon. New faculty includes M. Kirk Sperry superintendent, Bill Lindsay high school principal, Misa Huthadneobson home economics, J. G. Briggs athletics and social acsence, Thomas Miller music and biological science, Misa Mary Stoaks dumpy High principal and English, Miss Mary Speich fifth and sixth grades, Miss Dorothy Kammiueller third and fourth grades, Miss Naomi Howell first and second grades. Book store hours next week are Wed Thu Fri. bank store closed Saturday. Humboldt county updates grade texts with few geography texts for grades four to six and language for grades three and five. Adoptions will be gradual to limit cost.
The notes mention a Ladies Aid meeting with Mrs Peer on a Wednesday afternoon September 6 and praise for pleasant weather. There is a brief item about Thomas Miller, a new local actor from Saint Peter Minnesota, married with no children. The text also discusses farming, Dan Turner for governor, his experience, character, and potential to manage state administration.
In Humboldt county district court for the past week two divorce cases were filed and one granted. Lulu Bangonta seeks an absolute divorce from C H Human a practicing physician at Bode Iowa filing grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. She asks $500 alimony and $300 legal fees plus $200 monthly permanent alimony and custody of two minor children Robert age sixteen and Phytes age eighteen. The Hansons married in 1902 have two children and the case notes their ongoing custody and alimony claims. Fawn E Johnson was granted a divorce from Gale Johnson in 1922 with two children aged five and eleven and custody awarded to Fawn plus $340 monthly permanent alimony and household furniture, the latter to be moved to Marshalltown for schooling.
H W McCauley of Humboldt announces plans for the forty ninth Humboldt County Old Settlers Association picnic. The event will occur Monday September 3 at St Log Cabin park Livermore with dinner at noon and ice cream and coffee provided by the association. A business meeting and program follow the dinner. A Labor Day celebration will be held at Livermore on the same day.
The black top surfacing on Main Street was completed last Saturday and a light coat of gravel applied. It has been raked, swept and groomed until it shines. Initial tracking of sticky material is now eliminated and the job is excellent, promising one of the best roads.
Mrs Harold Baler of rural Renwick area is reported recovering after an apparent suicide attempt by drinking lye water. The middle aged mother of five children is cared for at her parents’ home in Gorwith.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for illness death support sympathy and floral tributes. Notes a Winnebago family picnic at Deliver park near Port Dodge and a New Hampshire visit. Mary Stowks named Junior High Principal and English teacher at Renwick School. Mr and Mrs G He Seoth visit Goldfield. Lyne Geigel visitors return home.
Twenty-One Years Ago items copied from the Renwick Times dated August 21 1918 note Miss Bertha Smith trip to Owen City Mrs E B Kelling of Borup Minnesota visiting at J Kelling home Ming Pearl from Dakota City visiting Frank Walkner’s home Miss Neilie Thiel Esther Straight Minnie Siachfaheher teaching at Webster City teachers institute John Schneider travels to Marshall Minnesota for Rawleigh Remedy Co. work Henry Luchsinger to Ludlow South Carolina real estate interests Mrs Gua Rohwer to Rochester Minnesota for stomach operation Emma Nelson to Palmer school Myra Jensen Engy atrom district Myla Nicholson Luni Ralph Anderson and father from Rochester Minnesota health improving Beedle from Selina Kansas visiting Renwick state reform school Eldora Iowa Albert Merton Backard born Luni Iowa died Mandan North Dakota funeral in Renwick August 19 Rev Nicholson Goldfield assisted by H S Hocking burial Luni cemetery B Ward stricken right side severe attack Dr Everett Ward Mrs Lockwood Leila arrival from Brandon Mrs Nash Ames Mrs Eda Patrick Rockford Mrs Garrie Tyler Goldfield arrive Tuesday
Fortnightly Chub announces a community flower show open to Renwick and locals on Saturday August 26 at the Legion hall. Entries are due by noon. Printed programs listing exhibits divisions and classes are distributed or available. This is Berwick's first exclusive Mower show. A Silver Tea will be held to offset expenses.
A puzzling science theater act at the World’s Fair in Chicago features Elliott James performing a cold mouthful trick. The spectacle showcases a squid air demonstration at extreme subzero conditions, drawing curious crowds.
The Renwick Times, established in 1884 and published every Thursday, lists I. W. Miller as publisher. Subscription rates include one year for $2.00. The notice notes first class mail and post office service for readers.
Belden Wesker pastors Renwick 104.1m and Hardy churches with morning worship and sermons. The junior catechism class awarded certificates to Jerry Andrew and Maclyn Clancy, children of Mr and Mrs Melvin Clancy, with Maclyn uniting. Seventy three members welcomed this pastorate at Renwick and Hardy. Church School meets with Mrs Clyde Olden supervising.
St Pauls Lutheran Church led by Pastor J H Reents invites worshippers to a Sunday mission rally with Inday School at 10 a m Maurice Divine service at 1 4 p m sermon by Rev Mail from Mason City and a German sermon by Rev Mail English service by Rev Schardt from Gilmore City Also Luther League presents The Spooky Tavern on Friday August 24 at the local theatre
Laurence Soh Evangelical Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Worship at 11:00 a m Evening Worship at 8:00 p m All are invited Ladies Aid Society meets the free Wednesday of each month W M L S and S meet every second Wednesday of the month.
The program for next week at First Baptist Church. Bible School in the morning with Homer Thiel as superintendent and a class led by a good teacher. Morning worship will feature a helpful message from Pastor J A Hurley.
Guy Ballard and family enjoyed a visit from their uncle who arrived Monday from Mattoon Illinois. Mr and Mrs Carl Swanson and sons of Estherville stayed several days at the home of Mrs Jengie Swanson and Nr. and Mrs Wilbur Phipps drove to Webster City to meet Florence returning from Cedar Falls after a two week visit.
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