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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
6
Bertie Martin narrowly escaped a serious accident Friday when his car slid toward the Boone River east of Renwick on the grade between two bridges east of Tanck's gravel pit. Rubbish dumped in the ditch and the bridge abutment prevented a plunge. the car was only slightly damaged.
The grades one to four staged the operetta under Thomas J. Miller at the school auditorium last Friday evening. Lane Knutson played Black Sambo, Bernice Minor Mother Mumbo, Keith Latch Father Jumbo, Marilyn Long Marimba, and Betty Blesie Bettimbo. Forty pupils were in the cast.
Thieves blew the post office safe with two charges, taking about $7 in cash and around 40 in stamps. They rifled Rural Carrier Rasmunssen’s wallet and stole an empty mail pouch and the postmaster’s revolver. Windows and doors shattered, safe doors blown off. Investigators Postal Inspector Mooney and Sheriff Sexe pursue leads.
About 600 people attended a Christmas Messiah concert last Sunday at the high school auditorium. The performance featured a chorus of sixty voices directed by Mrs. D J Christenson, drawing attendees from local and distant towns.
Frank Ward’s garage was gutted by a Friday morning fire with sixty chickens and miscellaneous attic items lost. Neighbors reported, firemen contained the blaze. no one was home and there was no insurance. Firefighter Walter Craig sustained minor burns from a falling ember.
Twelve year old Lyle Anderson of Livermore swallowed a toy whistle last Thursday and it lodged in a bronchial tube. A Fort Dodge Lutheran hospital specialist removed the whistle and he has recovered. Brother Manvis, eight, has battled lobar pneumonia in the past week.
Howard McCurry lost a hog from his trailer between Fort Dodge and Renwick while traveling about forty miles per hour. He only noticed after nearly reaching home. The hog was found the next day with only a lame check from the tumble.
Corwith Hustler adopts new leadership with Charles and Orville Marr taking over from long time editors . L. Thompson and W. J. Jennings after twenty five years. Charles previously led Woden weekly as postmaster and publisher. Orville brings years in the printing trade.
Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson of Algona were guests at the J H Frank residence last Sunday. The Eastern Star lodge hosted their husbands at the American Legion hall Tuesday evening.
A December 16 1915 item notes Bert Junkins traveling to Esmher ville for his father illness. Story City Egenes boys visited Joan Egenes at her home. A monetist and wife performed at the opera house for several nights. Mrs Claus Block mourns an aunt in Casville Wis. Mr and Mrs Andy Frakes move to rooms above Olson pool hall. Ver non theatre equipment arriving and interior work near completion. Will Blesie and George Bell tending farm near Winnebago Minn. City electrician Harley Gardner finished wiring the new schoolhouse and Corner Store. Mrs R R Smith learns sister died in Cleveland Ohio. Dick Elmer suffered appendicitis but recovered quickly. Children greeted Santa at the Corner Store and received candy. Four inches of snow fell with zero temperature. sleigh bells rang. An Independent school district special election to sell the old schoolhouse building on Dec 28 1915. Local women organize for action in 1916 leap year. Many bachelors once broke seek husbands. Mr and Mrs Alfred Peterson travel to Kasson Minn and Rochester for health reasons. Mr and Mrs A R Martin host a Friday reception for newlyweds Howard and … McCurry, presenting leather rock. About forty attend. A young workman Beans is shot in the leg while hunting. Dr Waterman treats him and he uses crutches.
Subscription rate quoted as One Year two dollars for Renwick mailing. notice lists handling of mail to local post office and rate details for subscribers.
The Scarlet Raiders were defeated 11 to 31 at Livermore Friday evening. Livermore's taller, more experienced squad and tight defense limited Renwick’s shooters. The Livermore second team and major high also beat Renwick teams by decisive scores. The remainder of Renwick’s schedule lists several home and away games through February and a county tournament.
Local residents share visits among households in Ideal S D Blooming Prairie and surrounding towns. A newborn welcomed at Algona hospital. Vernon Lake and Norway farmers receive soil conservation checks boosting Christmas cheer. Mr and Mrs Foley celebrate golden wedding anniversary in Penn Iowa after fifty years of marriage.
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