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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1932
Page
5
A compact advertisement lists groceries including beans four pounds raisins two pounds fork and beans three cans at nineteen cents each. The line items show common household staples and a low per unit price, reflecting a simple midcentury shopping note.
A large delegation of Ma gona and their wives attended a bir milly at Eagle Grove on Thursday night for the birth of George Washington and the Mascole order. A wool program was followed by refreshments. Funeral services for Frederick Williway Rhiner, who died last Friday at his home in Eagle Grave, were held Monday at Hardy with burial in Vernon cemetery. The deceased was 85 years old, born near Hardy and lived there until 1917, remembered by older neighbors in the area.
A fragile editorial voice weighs quitting the corner project to save on county taxes and editor costs, notes coal shortages and mine logistics. The report mentions a Kentucky Elkhorn coal car delayed until January, plus arrival of Centerville Sunshine coal cars. soybean oilmeal donations planned, demand small, orders taken after March. Spring sealing requirements referenced. orders being booked.
John Egenes recounts a winter trip from Los Angeles to Utah Nevada and back, detailing a drive along the Garden of the Gods and through the Royal Gorge, a Salt Lake City stay with Mormon-era relics, a Tabernacle pipe organ visit, and a New Year celebration by roses in Page. The narrative mentions encounters with Byron and family, hotel stays, desert scenes, and a festive Chinese-like parade of floats.
The piece criticizes Senator Lafollette’s push for a government valuation of railroads begun nearly two decades ago. It argues the program cost over 40 million to taxpayers and 146 million to railroads, with outdated results and no public benefit, warning of more costly investigations under radical politicians.
Agriculture is hailed as displaying definite signs of returning health after a long downturn. The piece argues farm income supports the entire local economy including merchants, bankers, bakers, and craftspeople, and stresses the need for profitable prices and strong cooperatives to sustain rural livelihoods.
Harold Saxton the night man at the city light plant cares for four pet mice that entertain him during long shifts. The mice come out at lunch, roam freely, and differ in ear length and color, making each one unique and difficult to mistake.
Mrs Webb White visits East Los Angeles and surrounding areas with Mr and Mrs Fred Tell and Mr Bell. The Renwick party, staying at a Ml well, hosts guests and sends greetings from Byron’s home near Tia Juno, Mexico.
Thieves broke into the Bode School building on Friday night stealing more than 140 dollars in cash. The vault held sixty five dollars of tournament money and student fees for typing privileges and PTA dues. Deputies collected fingerprints Saturday morning but found no other clues as to how the vault was entered.
Sheriff Sexe of Humboldt searched Monday for the miscreant who broke into Humboldt township School House No 9 Saturday night. Windows shattered, many books burned or scattered. Teacher Alice Kuebler reported heavy damage and the law vows a stiff sentence if the vandal is caught.
Good roads are essential to farm prosperity and transportation. Efficient, weatherproof highways allow farmers to bring goods to market year round, keeping them ahead of rivals cut off by unimproved roads. The push for better farm-to-market roads grows as economical construction advances.
Renwick Creamery reports 83 deliveries and 4118 pounds of cream received, enough batter for 24 cubs of 63 pounds each, thanks to royal farmer and Unicymen support. A U Gilmer & Son pledges best service and appreciation to the community.
Washington authorities debate the value of the Reclamation Service with Gilchrist arguing the government agency is worth only thrice as little as current funds. He proposed cutting the Interior Department appropriation to reduce reclamation funds from 3,090,460.40 to a lower amount, a motion defeated 7 to 4. Separately, a note mentions selective breeding producing tailless sheep as an example of possible agricultural progress.
The year marks the 260th birthday of George Washington and launches a nationwide observance. Congress creates the Washington Bicentennial Commission to plan a multi month program including pageants plays concerts addresses and other events to honor the Father of His Country and inspire public spirit.
ME Church notes urge parents aged 30 to 40 to study child life habits before high school. Editor Woolever cites Japan's menace to world peace and militarist control in Manchuria. Sunday School 10:18 am, Morning Worship 11:15 am.
Sunday School at 10 a m worship at 11 midweek service held Tuesdays at a member home Mrs Anna Schneider 700 Junior E LG B. first and third Sundays at 142 Ladies Aid first Wednesday Monthly Woman's Missionary Society second Wednesday Choir practice Thursdays at 7 39 p m.
Sunday School invites attendance with a question about Bible School. Morning worship features the subject When Jesus Came Into the World. A young peoples service focuses on a message about a self mile pool and a popular gospel theme.
St Pauls Lutheran Church led by Pastor Geo M Dirks invites worship Sundays at 10:00 am and 7:30 pm on the second and third Sundays for Luther Leagns Devotional. Ladhea Aid meets first Wednesday each month at 2:00 pm. Welcome to our place of worship.
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