Winter Still Supreme but Spring Is Near
Weather monitor cites previous frigid week with subzero temperatures and heavy blizzards. Roads blocked, drifts slow travel as nations attempt to dig out and anticipate milder days ahead.
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1936
Page
5
Weather monitor cites previous frigid week with subzero temperatures and heavy blizzards. Roads blocked, drifts slow travel as nations attempt to dig out and anticipate milder days ahead.
The Times reports postponements of sales including Anna Lueh singer and Peter Luchsinger Bs inty, due to weather for Thursday February 20. EX Kinsse sale 83 miles north and 2 miles west of Renwick postponed to Tuesday February. Readers urged to check advertisements for Mr Klasse and prior notices. Ed’s sale pushed again as he quits farming due to hard luck, attempting to sell out.
A grease fire near a container of gasoline at Klassies Garage Tuesday was halted by quick action with a fire extinguisher and moving the container outdoors. A workman knocked away a smoking match, sparking flames that were contained before spreading.
Due to coal shortages and transportation issues Renwick Theatre remains closed until Saturday evening February 29. Management cites weather as uncontrollable and notes four nearby theatres are also affected. The revival opens again with Here Comes Cookie starring Gracie Allen and George Burns on February 29 and March 1, plus Major Bowes Amateur Hour and Pathe News.
The small Little Nine basketball tournament is set for February 21 and 22 with eight teams: Bode Corwith Goldfield Humboldt Livermore LaVerne West Bend and Renwick. First round starts Friday evening at dusk with four games, pairings announced shortly before tipoff. Saturday features a 2:30 p.m. second round, with consolation and final Saturday night.
Orris French of Renwick Iowa advertises Elybird 931 seed corn for sale. Description notes harvest in September before freeze, proper curing and storage, worm-damaged kernels removed, shelled graded and treated. Germination 95 percent or better. Also mentions Frank Parcant of Sutherland Iowa winning Gold Medal on Tow a Hybrid 931 per Des Moines Register February 3. The text also briefly notes postal workers handling backlogged mail during blizzards and carrier health updates.
Twenty-One Years Ago items copied from the Reawick Tee dated February 11 1816 note Henry Bloom visiting New Glarus and Monroe with relatives. Mrs Bileses Della and Hilda host party at their new home with about thirty five guests. B.D. Lassen back from Rochester recovering from operation. BLY PLU held a Spigerink tumencial in the church basement with sixty five attendees. Howard McGuery returned to Ames to resume schooling after nose operation. J V Seager resigns Corner Store position and moves with wife to Des Moines. Miss Eather Straight teachers a party for Center School children with ice cream cake and fruit. Anna and Marie Elmer receive a miscellaneous shower with fifty five guests. Mr and Mrs Dietrich Elmer announce marriage of Anna M to Edward E Marty and Marie B to Wilhelm A Marty on February 10. A deal transfers control of livery barn to B C Selgelid who will take possession March 1 and moves into Banner building yesterday.
A Republican County Convention will meet at the Court House in Dakota City Iowa at 10 a m Friday February 21 1936 to elect nine delegates to the State Republican Convention in Des Moines February 28 1936 County Chairman Dr Rd Oltman and Secretary Mary E H Johnston are listed as organizers.
Local filing notes L W Miller entered at the Renwick Post Office on a second class matter. The item lists subscription rate for one year. Authorities record details for mailing and rate classification.
The Topeka Daily Capital editorial, controlled by Senator Arthur Capper, denounces President Roosevelt's claim that 34 months yielded new public power. It argues the powers threaten liberties, compare Roosevelts to dictators, and urges opposition to his reelection amid fears of autocratic control.
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