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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1938

Page

4

Local News Roundup From Ames and Nearby Towns

Local items report visits by Mr and Mrs R E McGowan and others to Ames and Eagle Grove, plus residents traveling to Fort Dodge Emmetsburg Humboldt and Minneopolis. A seven pound baby born to Lunds, meals, beauty services, a Messiah program, court opening, and basketball injuries are noted along with property rentals and home moves in Renwick Kanawha and Goldfield.

R. E. McGowan Ames Mable Kitley Fort Dodge John Zimmermen Rose Hefty Eagle Grove Martin Mimbach Emmetsburg Leo Mimbach Renwick Fred DeMooy Fred Walkner Clara Huston Iowa Thelma Gimer Drake University Momes Clifford Myers Clarion A. D. Gimer Sandar Fesson Glerenca Hippen Wm. Wilson Varn Barris Peter Lund Terry Mitchell George Rhiner Goldfield Betty Place Ant Charles E. Persons Fessenden St Washington, D.C Elmer Engstrom Paul Kanawha Alfred Peterson Parson Humboldt Otto Zogstrom A.D. Gimer Clarence Johnson Gimers Chris Heimke

Renwick Markets Daily Quotations For Wednesday Markets

Local dealers report market quotations for Wednesday December 34 with notes of potential correction. Prices reflect bid and ask ranges across commodities and securities, sourced from Renwick markets.

Shower for Miss Peterson Married Yesterday

A shower was held last Saturday afternoon at Mrs Earl Finch's home in honor of Miss Lorrinia Peterson who became the bride of Edward Richards yesterday.

Earl Finch Lorrinia Peterson Edward Richards Resterday

Know Your Neighbor Club Christmas Party Signals Local Social Scene

Know Your Neighbor club hosts a Christmas party at Mrs Virgil Erwin's home with luncheon and program. Local visits include Louise McCurry at Don Way home in Eagle Grove and Dorothy Gangstead of Ames visiting relatives. Fort Dodge and Eagle Grove residents join in community events while a new electric franchise is granted after officials travel to Des Moines.

Know Virgil Erwin Lousasea McCurry Eagle Grove Dorothy Gangstead Ames Reuben Simpson Mountain Lake Mion R. L. Roseman Son Refine Fort Dodge Ed Marty Chilren Laverne Dick Elmer

First Baptist Church Bible Sunday Service Note

The First Baptist Church under Pastor E. F. Thompson reports a hearty congregation turnout with choir singing and a duet by Mrs. McGowan and Alis. Stafford during Universal Bible Sunday. A business and covenant meeting is planned for next Saturday at 2 p.m. in the church basement, with children rehearsing a Christmas program. Next Sunday's evening service is canceled due to the school Christmas program. morning service proceeds as usual.

Double Six Bridge Luncheon Held At Mrs Goetterich Home

The Double Six bridge club met Tuesday afternoon at a T o'clock luncheon hosted by Mrs. R. M. Goettsch. A Mexican theme colored the refreshments and each guest received a potted cactus favor. Three tables played bridge with Mrs. Walter McPeak winning high score, Mrs. L. W. Fleming the draw prize, and Mrs. H. Goettach the low score prize.

Double Six R. M. ‘Goettseh Walter McPeak L. W. Fleming

Renwick Womans Club Christmas Party

The Renwick Womens club held its annual Christmas party at the president Mrs. G. S. Peters home last Thursday afternoon. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Harold Saxton and Mrs. C R Yeager. Refreshments were served after the program and several guests attended.

Renwick Womens Club G. S. Peters Harold Saxton C. R. Yeager

Loren Schipeil Celebrates Sixteenth Birthday at Home

Loren Schipeil son of Mr and Mrs John Schipeil was surprised by a friends gathering Sunday afternoon to observe his sixteenth birthday. The group played games and enjoyed refreshments at his home last week.

Goldfield Loren Schipeil John Schipeil

Dinner for Kerrs honored by Rasmussen hosts

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rasmussen entertained a number of friends Tuesday evening at a 6:30 dinner at their home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr who will leave this coming Friday for their annual winter visit with relatives at Circleville Ohio.

Fred Rasmussen John Kerr Circleville Ohio

Birthday Party for Gene Bowman in Her Honor

Mrs. Myron Collins entertained six girls last Thursday evening for Gene Bowman's 14th birthday. The party featured games and refreshments.

Myron Collins Gene Bowman

Weekend Rest and Visit Notes

James Lerdal was home over the weekend from Ames. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Rush spent Sunday with relatives at Dayton. Lorraine Blesie spent the weekend with her sister Dolores at Cedar Falls.

James Lerdal Ames R. R. Rush Dayton Lorraine Blesie Sister Dolores Cedar Falls Lucile Downs Anawayne Jackson

Buy and Sell Surplus and Finished Livestock Now

Local market promotes modern trading of surplus and finished livestock. Advertises streamlined listings, quick assessments, and responsive buyers ready to move stock efficiently. Suitable for farmers seeking efficient, up to date selling channels.

Should a car at 35 mph keep more distance than at 20 mph

Yes. Stopping distance grows with speed so following distance must be larger at 35 mph than at 20 mph. At 20 mph shown stopping ranges are about 39 feet with 24 inch brakes or 20 feet with 4 wheel brakes. At 35 mph they are about 120 feet with 2 wheel brakes or 61 feet with 4 wheel brakes. Road and vehicle conditions vary but the rule holds. The text also notes local social mentions including Miss Blanche Jones visiting from Ames and LeRoy Mateen visiting Britt.

China de Ant

Town Council Proceedings December 9 1935

The regular town council meeting was held December 9 1935 with all council members present. Minutes from November 11 were approved and bills totaling numerous items including furniture, printing, supplies, utilities, and services were read and allowed by the finance committee. The treasurer’s report was presented and the session adjourned with all aye votes.

Elmer ALR. Martin North Side Garage Geo Fischer L. W. Miller the Marley Co Chas. A. Walker M. B. Richardson & Co Des Moines Blue Print Co Terry-Dorin Westinghouse Elec Wisconsin Lumber Co Chas. Fischer S. F. Crawford Co Ray Alonzo Leach Electric Supply Co Humboldt Co. Tress Jequa Prtg. Co R. R. Rush Agt Renwick Savings Bank N. W. Bell Tel. Co Smith Park Fund J. H. Jeter Pet. Corp. Lili L. W. Fleming M. Babler James H. Kelling W. H. Phipps F. E. Thompson Walter Hansen Donald Palmer Oscar I. Hytbak Finance Committee Fritz Britt

Adlerika Promotes Clear Skin and Digestive Relief

An advertiser claims Verca Schlepp used Adlerika to clear pimples and improve skin tone. The product is said to cleanse both bowels and relieve constipation that allegedly worsened a bad complexion. Available at leading druggists.

Verca Schlepp

Japs Restrict News of China

New York dispatch describes a secret Japanese censorship charter on reporting China operations. The 55 rules regulate news on military, economic and propaganda aspects, with emphasis on justifying Japanese actions to Chinese audiences. It urges portrayals of Japanese troops as noble and self sacrificing while limiting coverage that questions or criticizes Japanese conduct.

New York China United Council For Japan United Council Far East Siate Manchukuo

Little Church Becomes Media for Gypsy Colony

SELGRADE A new gypsy church is the Hitt church in the gypsy Mage of Privlaka near Vinkovtsi. This summer the first public reading in Romany was held amid the most beautiful ms. Weeping and ecstatic dancing followed the ceremony. A Privlaka gypsy named Chedomir Nixolitch funded the present church, having earned his wealth as a fiddler.

Privlaka Vinkovtsi Priviaka Chedomir Nixolitch Ter

Services in Church Puzzle to Little Girl

A little Ohio girl on her first church visit found fault with the service remarking that one man did all the work and another man received all the honey. The playful comment reflects a child’s candid take on adult roles and fairness during a church service in Conneaut Ohio.

Conneaut Qhio

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