04 Jan 1940
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1940
Page
1
A reader recalls frontier life and prices, arguing advertising lowers modern costs. The essay contrasts high historic prices due to logistics with current lower prices driven by advertising, claiming advertised goods offer better value and service. Charles B. Hoth signs the piece.
The piece promotes a weekly analysis by Joseph W. LaBine that filters European war events from propaganda and censored reports. It highlights LaBine as a seasoned journalist whose interpretation helps readers understand actual happenings and form informed discussions.
Mrs Phebe Benedict of Renwick died Sunday morning at home after injuries from a fall. Funeral Tuesday at the Methodist church with Rev E D Hart. burial in Elmwood cemetery. Born November 6 1856 in Coldwater Michigan she was 83. She lived 65 years in the Renwick area and was affectionately called Aunt Phebe. She outlived by siblings and many relatives, in community service and church membership.
Miss Consuelo Hanna, 43, Luverne resident and former justice of the peace, was fatally injured last Saturday when struck by a passenger train near Corpus Christi Texas. Daughter of the late George W Hanna she practiced law in Luverne for a decade and recently sold 4467 acres of the Hanna estate for 272500. She had been visiting family in Mexico and her body will be cremated then returned to Luverne for rites. Survived by two sisters Ms Ingalls Swisher Iowa City and Mrs T Ayrea Robertson Monterey Mexico.
Everett Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Jess Anderson and Miss Juen Resmussen daughter of Mr and Mrs Nels Resmussen were married on Saturday December 23 at the Evangelical Lutheran parsonage in Eagles Grove with Rev T J Severi officiating. They will live on a farm near West Bend. A wedding dance followed in the Yeomen hall at Humboldt last Tuesday night.
The town council bought an improved La Verne fire truck with booster pump and 1000 feet of hose. It replaces the old Ford unit and will boost fire department efficiency. Firemen tested it on New Year’s Day and approved the new equipment.
The Men’s Community club meeting set for January is postponed to Monday night January 15. Dr W G Muhleman will present 1500 feet of colored Canadian pictures and the Lake township quartet provides music. Dinner by Lutheran Aid society women.
The local American Legion post held a stag party at their hall last Friday night. They opened with an oyster supper then renovated the Auxiliary cloak room, installing a new ceiling and making additional interior repairs. Mr and Mrs Clarence Hippen hosted their 500 club at a hard time party Thursday evening with hard time costumes and refreshments. High score prizes went to Mrs George Hoffman and Melvin Hezgen.
United with a New Year's note of snow and cold as readers recall events from January 2 1929. The column lists residents visiting relatives in Dakota Brooklyn Livermore Fort Dodge and surrounding areas plus local farm sales and reunions. Notable items include a Renwick High School class of 1918 reunion and obituaries for Brian Brink and Anne Baker with brief family details and burial information.
Mrs Harl Gimer entertained a group of young ladies at a tea Friday afternoon at her home in honor of Mrs Frank Gibbs of Stoux City visiting the area. Guests included Mrs Robert Wayte of Goldfield Mrs Carroll P of Midland and Mrs Robert Watson of Worth Platte Neb The event featured a Christmas theme and bridge.
Mrs D J Christenson entertained two groups of pianist pupils from Eagle Grove at her home Thursday evening. Contract bridge was played. A program was presented with refreshments and each pupil received a gift at the Christmas party yesterday afternoon.
The local high school will host Boda this Friday with both boys and girls teams scheduled to play.
The Renwick Times notes a dismal holiday season performance with Thanksgiving easing sales by about two percent from the previous year. The piece claims Roosevelt would likely be defeated by Dewey Teft or Vanderberg in a current vote, per political forecaster Rogers Dean.
Local families from Richardson to Eagle Grove and Webster City hosted New Year dinners and suppers at various homes, with guests from surrounding towns. Notable events include the Richardson, McCurry, Block, and McGowan families sharing meals. weather turned colder, reaching 10 below zero midweek. memorials note the deaths of Alex Stracke and Rev. J. J. Share, with funeral details and longtime ties to Renwick Humboldt and Webster City.
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