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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
5
Renwick notes report after Christmas events at Lonohur school with pupils and teachers. Activities include a Christmastide party, a Christus party, a Blue Birds gathering, a high school party planned for December 28, and a mothers group Christmas gathering. teachers held a yearend party, and a debating contest showcased student speakers with several named students and judges.
The speaker recalls a house once lived in by a child, now aged and forlorn. Shadows linger on battered toys, trains, and soldiers guarding the stairs. A longing emerges for a time when babies played and bright playthings filled the rooms, a memory that gladdens the heart of any survivor.
Three holiday dances are announced at Princess Pavilion in Livermore. On Thursday December 24 the Dixie Ramblers perform a southern colored bang. Friday December 24 Gate unto his Ten Keying Vagabeads appear. Monday January 3 Range Whip and his Duperjal Bay perform with five pieces.
A group of seven robbers struck the State Bank stealing over 60000 in cash and bonds. They terrorized residents by tying up staff, cutting telegraph lines, breaking into the telephone office, firing shots, and plunging the main street into darkness. A 1000 reward is offered for information identifying suspects.
Last Friday authorities took the Class Nelmke, found carrying a concealed weapon, into confinement at Clarion after his peculiarly unsettled behavior. Ex-service man Gl austy and American Legion members accompanied him to Clarion, then provided evidence that the mind condition likely stemmed from shock. He was moved to Cherokee for observation and treatment, with friends hoping for recovery and a return home soon.
Church events announced for Thursday at 8 o clock with a book review Sunday evening at 7 30 Missing by Mrs Elum phry Word Sunday School 0a m Preaching at Taian Epworth Lengua Od TR January church month Turn over a new seat and yourself thing family and neighbors Fill car raftntiy with alcohol Banks the furnace roast potatoes oven derriers over at 12 o'clock sharp Church basement mentions comfort after rebutting basement
Fragmented text notes a First Baptist Church service with a Christmas program on Thursday and references to heaven, warship terms, and personal reflection. Content is incomplete and garbled with no clear dates or coherent events.
The fragment mentions St Pauls Lutheran Church with Pastor E G Gnede and outlines a Christmas program by Samay Scheot. It notes services with Holy Communion and a Christmas theme centered on Bethlehem, suggesting a liturgical observance with music and preaching.
A whimsical notice states the Renwick Times will print next week with Christina and New Years dandy at the Giue. The message mentions taking the week off, sharing meals with relatives, and thanking readers while promising to pay debts owed.
Little Marence Binet daughter of Meand Mra Clins Binek went to Morey hospital at Port Dadee last week Wednesday for an appendix operation. After the operation she contracted pneumonia and died noon Tuesday. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10:90 at her grandmother Mrs Metta Block’s home and at the Lutheran Church. Further obituary details will appear in the next issue.
Leo Ehrhardt of Fort Dadga area sustained a fractured skull and multiple injuries when a tar incident weeks ago. He returned home from Mercy Hospital last Sunday after a feared death, now showing partial recovery though far from full. His sight and speech are affected but may improve with care.
A young man was severely injured when his clothing caught on a tractor’s wheel while he attempted to start it. He was lifted and hurled, then transported to town for treatment. doctors later found multiple broken ribs and minor injuries.
Thieves entered the Honerict Store last Thursday and took about $400 worth of goods. They carried away two sacks of flour a fur coat 400 cigars silk hose gloves and other items. A window was pried to gain entry and automobile tracks were found behind the building.
The regular annual meeting of stockholders of the First National Bank of Renwick will be held at the bank on Tuesday May 12 between 2 and 4 PM to elect directors and transact other business. R M Goustack, cashier.
Ominous cracks in St. Peter's dome near Rome raise fears as the church marks the 17th centenary of St. John Lateran’s dedication. Papal jubilee preparations intensify concern about the cathedral’s stability amid ceremonial rites centuries old and amid a long history of cathedrals in the city.
A proposal from W. Vi Weight of Muntington urges the nation to allocate funds for teaching men to more effectively “conice ty” and spruce up appearances. The plan emphasizes start and sightedness in dressing from bargain sources as a key component of a final campaign.
Strikers marching to a Japanese owned Shanghai cotton mill clashed with guards when barred from entering via the main gate. As police prepared for trouble, the crowd retreated to nearby fields while management altered its stance and opened the front gates for the night shift workers.
A quirky dialect note about appearance and social expectations. It hints at a humorous scene where a character questions hairstyles and readiness to meet a partner. The piece frames social norms and personal image with playful language and regional flair.
The London Mail reports that over 31,000 dogs and 12 years of surplus cats have been painlessy killed at the Animal Rescue League in London. Electrocution is used, with a table-like device delivering instant death and collars linked to a swiveling current. Bodies are daily removed to a crematorium run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
A shuffled reminiscence details evolving nicknames during a troubled marriage. The speaker recalls insults and endearments as terms of address shift across years, culminating in a generic refrain as the relationship wears on. The passage presents a personal, fragmented glimpse into intimate dynamics over time.
A five man family from Axerer is under probe amid claims of unusual height measurements. The father Ol Sleeper and two sons Alman and Otto are listed with varied inches, including Vertes Boufret at two. William Weiz, described as the show man, is noted for his lesser height.
The Dowagiac resident, J. Madden, reported at the courthouse that he has slain 55 coyotes, likely making him the leading coyote killer in the county and possibly the state.
A 42 year old resident of Kenilworth, XN, died after his body was pierced by a water whistle stalk while adjusting a broken window on a rented page. He fell backward, striking his head as the stalk caused fatal injury.
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