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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1933
Page
5
An old advertisement laments higher costs for inferior baking flour and urges readers to buy Occident brand. It praises the flour’s quality and warns against overpaying for rival products, claiming Occident offers better value and results for Diana Larsen style bakers.
Markets qualified by local denters for Wednesday February 18 published with possible corrections. Items include oats and various poultry entries with prices and consignments noted for Vega, Springs, and other local points.
We wish to thank our friends for their sympathy and floral tributes following the funeral. Special thanks to the chair and pallbearers, and to Mr. and Mrs. Chaney Palmatege and Family.
Obituary recounts the death of James A Schoolcraft a Wright county farmer who lived on the Boone township farm for decades. Born in 1862 in Arkwright he migrated to the United States at age nine and later settled renwick area with his wife Mrs. Chff Pesra They had six children two died in infancy and he leaves a wife four children and several siblings with funeral services conducted by Rev Behren Woikel at Renwick Methodist Church and interment at Lie Bewood cemetery northeast of Tennwick. Relatives attended from Charles City Goldfield Toledo and other towns.
Our neighbors and friends express gratitude for the Wwang kindnesses and words of sympathy during the illness and death of our husband and father, Mrs. Edgar L. Selooleragt nel Children.
A mailbox was stolen from in front of J. O. Wilson’s residence south of Renwick on No. 60 last Sunday night. Wilson expects to pay about $8 to replace it and quips he would have preferred the thief take one of his dogs, as they are worthless to him. He notes Uncle Sam’s interest in mail Boxes and jokes about government interference. The remark references the period between an election and inauguration as a strange interlude.
At the Renwick high school declamatory contest held Tuesday in the auditorium, first and second places were awarded in Oratorical Dramatic and Humorous divisions. Judges Supt. E R Swanson Misa McKee and Miss Stheimer of Wesley. First place winners advance to the state series in Renwick on Monday evening Feb 28. Second place contestants advance to subdistricts. Vernon convalidated school hosted the first such event with competitors from Liver mare Thor Renwick and Vernon.
The deadline for using 1922 license plates in the state is set for Monday February 20 by Lew Wallace head of the state motor vehicle bureau. Town licenses and foreign plates under reciprocity will be collected then under state forces. Wallace cites financial strains and the need to raise revenue as reasons to outlaw old plates.
Iowa Falls Judge John B. Werda spoke to the Men's Community Club at the schoolhouse during a Monday meeting. He discussed present day difficulties and their causes and remedies. About 120 members attended as a ladies trio and Vernon's club performed a tone act sketch before a generous audience.
A. B. Beisell a 72 year old retired merchant and longtime Goldfield resident died at home after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Monday. Surviving are his wife and five children Arthur Dewey Oliva Sherman Mrs W T McCutcheon and Mrs Jus Gangstead all of Goldfield area. One son Earl was killed in France during the war. Beisell was raised near Renwick in Boone township.
D. W. Stephens slipped on an icy walk Monday night while returning from the store and fractured a small bone above his left ankle. The injury is not serious but will confine him to his home for several weeks, delaying his store duties.
An article stresses how fatal accidents result from carelessness by motorists and pedestrians. It cites a high toll of 30,000 deaths and 750,000 injuries in the United States yearly, noting many incidents could be avoided with common sense and safety education.
A Washington newsletter notes lawmakers shielded from civil damages for in Senate remarks. The commentator argues that reckless attacks on citizens are common, broadcast via Congressional Record and papers, yet victims lack protection. Some Senators enjoy re election while engaging in hostile rhetoric.
The Cardiff Giant hoax from sixty years ago may be exhibited at the World’s Fair this year. Fort Dodge junior chamber secretary says over fifty proposals have been received to display the giant, which was rescued years ago and stored in a Fort Dodge amusement park. The giant is carved from a block of Mart Dodge spey psa.
Mrs W W McCurry celebrated her seventh birthday with a large family dinner hosted by Mrs ALR Martin and the McCurry relatives. The Fortnightly Club will host a talent show supper for husbands at the Legion hall this evening featuring entertainment and games.
Renwick 10:00 Church School with discussion and a competent teacher. Men’s class meets at Sperry home. Attendance rose by 44 from last Sunday’s 144. Morning worship at 1:00 with theme Morning Visions and Psalm 5:3. Music by ladies chorus. praise for last week's selections. Epworth League leaders Marjorie Stephens and Lois Saxton. Evening music by Church and Sunday Senior orchestra, directed by J B Cook. Jr League Saturday 2:00. chair rehearsal Saturday. Music Festival for a group of Methodist churches at Belmond Wednesday Feb 22. represented churches include Alexander, Rowan, Latimer, Belmond, Clarion, Kanawha, Carinth, Goldfield, Hardy, Renwick. District Festival at Algona Sunday March 5.
The notice outlines a 10:00 morning worship with a sermon on Morning Visions, 11:00 Church School for all ages with a live teacher, and Epworth League activities for 70 members. Thursday after school Kings Heralds for ages 8-14 at Will James Home, and a league meeting Saturday at 4 PM at the church.
J A Hurley pastor outlines next Sunday's schedule at First Baptist Church Bible School at 10 am for all ages Morning worship at 11 with The Power of Love theme 645 pm Young Peoples meeting 730 pm Evening worship with singing and message preparations for March special meetings All are invited to attend all services
St Pauls Lutheran Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. American services at 12:00 p.m. German worship on the last Sunday each month at 9:00 a.m. Luther League Devotional on the first and third Sundays at 7:90 a.m. Ladies Aid meets first Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. All welcome to worship.
The Evangelical Church of Lawrence Sol announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship at 7:30 p.m. Ladies' Aid Society meets first Wednesday each month. W. M. S. meets on the second Tuesday of each month.
Vernal Swanson visited his brother Carl in Spencer at the start of the week. Elasaie and daughter Mation and Thelma Gimner were Al gona visitors last Saturday. Mrs Jennie Swanson and Vernal visited relatives at Lehigh last Thursday. Mrs Annan Backstrom, visiting here, returned home with them.
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