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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1934
Page
5
Voters approved a 37 500 bond for adding to the present school building by a 162 to 102 margin. The outcome reflected strong district interest with observers noting voters chose sides to make a statement rather than on the addition itself.
Final pleas urge Renwick to host the Farmers Institute on February 23 and 24. Premiums will mirror prior years as farmers groom stock and grain samples while Indies prepare baking and preserves. Community efforts and committee work promise a strong prize program. Get ready for the big show.
A group of boys built a tree house in a damp ground area near the city. The crude shelter measured six to eight feet long, four to five feet wide, and about four feet high, perched twelve feet up with a ladder as stairs. They lit a fire in a stove last Saturday afternoon and discovered the blaze. The structure was a total loss with no insurance.
The six month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Enge of northwest Renwick was seriously hurt after falling from a high chair. She struck her head and suffered swelling. Parents took her to Mercy hospital Fort Dodge then to Rochester. An operation on her head was successful and she is improving.
The Civil Works Service funds an adult education program with about twenty five adults enrolled. Miss Florence Phipps instructs at the schoolhouse offering afternoon and evening sessions in instrumental music, pedagogy, business English and natural science.
Humboldt hosts a Friday afternoon bridal shower at the Lennon home for Miss Vern Weyer of Hardy. Miss Weyer will wed Mr. Howard Casey on February 7 at the Renwick Methodist parsonage with Rev. Welkel officiating.
Mr. Klausie returned from a Chevrolet program in Fort Dodge Iowa on February 7 1934 outlining low delivered prices. The plan removes pack and padding from f o b prices, reducing additional costs for buyers and promising lower overall auto prices in the territory compared with other volume cars.
Goldfield defeated Renwick 24 to 23 in a close high school basketball game on Goldfield’s floor. Renwick led 18 to 12 at halftime and 18 16 in the third before Goldfield surged ahead in the final period. McGurry of Renwick was injured early and returned in the last quarter. Agard led Goldfield with nine field goals. Robinson and Block had four each for Renwick. In a curtain raiser, Renwick seconds beat Goldfield 16 to 16.
King County Sheriff H J Sexe and Clerk Matts Wallakait announced they would again seek their current offices after years of service. Support from many friends countywide is anticipated, with past records cited as their strongest recommendation.
The final date for corn loan papers is March 1 with Cammnedilly Gredil corporation. Farmers should submit early to ensure processing. Those who delay until late February may hold papers until then and incur no interest until submitted.
Mrs Loren Kelling Mrs Frank Clancy and Mrs Chris Brechler hosted a miscellaneous shower last Thursday at the Rockwell Clancy home near Hardy in honor of Miss Helene Vought. Her marriage to Hubert Saxton of Hardy is planned for Saturday February Ww.
Viftieth anniversary events announced for Mr and Mrs G A Stoddard with Sunday Feb plans and invitations extended to Emenda. The message notes guests expected at the O G I hall as events unfold. Also mentions Mr and Mrs Frank Gitbs visiting from Sioux City and Maxine Gilleapie traveling with them for a visit with Mrs Lloyd O Rourk.
Renwick Community Creamery releases a preliminary 1933 patrons list with about 600 names and their cream trade. The paper plans to publish the full butter fat amounts next week and thanks all patrons for their substantial business.
Renwick church events list a Sunday School superintendent updates attendance with 36 more present than last week and 46 more than eight years ago. Morning worship theme What Is Worth While includes a sermon and special choir music. Epworth League and Junior League meet. A county Sunday school institute and a Clarion music festival are planned with O G Herbrecht of Des Moines heading Young People’s work for Iowa Religion Education.
Those present last Sunday evening enjoyed a review by Mrs. Bertie Martin on a work by Doctor Seagraves of India entitled Were Walket Sur Imerys. Beginning Sunday March 18 through Easter the church sponsors a pre Easter campaign with sessions each evening except Saturday.
Laurence Soh as pastor led Sunday School at 10 40 a m and Morning Worship at 11 00 a m. Evening Worship began at 7 30 p m with BU G B at 700 p m. Ladies Aid meets first Wednesday, W M S second Wednesday, Bible Study Friday at 7 00 p m. Alvare invited.
St Pauls Lutheran Church led by Pastor J H Reents announces Sunday School at 1 D a.m. Divine Worship at 1 a.m. Service at Gorwith at 2 80 p.m. Choir rehearsal Saturday at 8 p.m. Luther League monthly social at Claus Block home next Tuesday.
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