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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1934
Page
4
Local items report Fort Dodge visitors and visitors in nearby towns, church and club meetings, hospitalization, and social events. Notable names include Mrs Vred Raantussen, Mra Chas Hasler, Mrs Wil Biging, the Fortnightly club, and district conference attendees. The Renwick basketball team win noted, plus a marriage report and several bridge club results. Weather notes describe mild temps with light snow and slippery roads.
The regular meeting of the Town Council was held January 6 with Mayor opening the session. Members Rabler Latel Love Pitaye and Schipull attended. Decent land and the special December meeting minutes were read and approved. Bills were read and approved by the finance committee including Fairbanks Morse Co Ralph A White W A Bisher H E Gaettsch Leo Minhach RR Hesia J Tanck Wm Milter Pittsburgh Des M Co Globe Machinery Marley Co Renwick Auto & Implement Rasmussen Renwick Fire Co M B Richardson Co Chas A Walker Guy Johnson Renwick Band Renwick Savings Bank G and NW Ry Co Joho Egenes Agent Thick Pay N W Bell Telephone Co Howard E Barton Maynard Yeoman Clarence Wack N B Norder Wd Miggins Fritz Britt Elmer George Latch Bernete Frank Ward Arnold P Saxton T James Palmer. The poll tax for 1934 was fixed at 3.00. The meeting adjourned.
Market brief notes that Renwick markets were quelled by local dealers for the coming Wednesday, listing commodities such as corn oats and old cocks. The report carries corrections and notes butterfat cash values.
Notes from Renwick reveal a Thursday meeting at Town Hall for farmers and local businessmen to discuss a potential school course this year. Several items mention sales, visits, and subscriptions among residents, with community updates on visits, charity, and local happenings.
The Renwick community weighs beekeeping as a rural industry with potential for local honey supply and farm benefit. Rev. Cook promotes commercial beekeeping, notes US lead in honey production, exports, and the need for supportive credit and local beekeeping expansion. The Times building offers residence bees to Rev. Cook.
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A garbled OCR passage recounts a National Geogeaphle Society note about NRA classifications, naming diverse industries from textile to leather goods and odd entries like wooden poles, wool blankets, anti hog serum, and horse show venues. It hints at broad, sometimes bizarre, industry groupings and classification concerns.
Notice declares a February 1984 special election in Renwick Humboldt Iowa from 1 to 7 PM. Voters decide if district may borrow up to 7400 dollars to fund an addition to the school building. Board secretary GA Stoddard cites petition and charter references.
Archaeologists at the University of Arizona gain access to a 1100 to 1500 year old village site through a deed. Work will continue as artifacts reveal distinct building periods and dates from 900 to 1500 years ago.
A chaotic incident at a Santa Clara Valley ranch involved dogs and chickens. A freak eyelone struck, injuring a chicken and breaking a leg, causing fright among the flock while witnesses described the scene and subsequent efforts to verify events and bills.
An excursion boat captain named Vlas is credited with saving 1,500 lives during a maritime incident. The report details the rescue effort and notes accompanying individuals and agencies involved in the emergency response at the time.
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