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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1938
Page
4
Visitors and family news fill the Garner region with names like Harold Saxton Otto Swan and Walter Kraft. Local births, anniversaries, and gatherings are noted along with sales auctions and farm updates in a mosaic of small town life.
Eight rural Humboldt County schools shut due to pupil shortages with five closures last year and three this year. Each school requires six students and an average daily attendance of five to stay open. Many farm families have moved, creating a rural education crisis.
Mrs Ralph White entertained many Vernon school mates at her home last Friday afternoon. It marked their first gathering in eight years. The group played Bunco and enjoyed refreshments. Guests included Mrs Willard Duer of Kanawha Mrs Wayne Jones of Woodbine and Mrs Harry Christenson of Hampton, with others residing in the community.
The Renwick Womans club gathered last Thursday at Mrs Susie Martins home with Mrs John Calleson leading. The discussion centered on The American Homemaker Considers Life Insurance for Herself and Family. Lunch followed the meeting.
The Fortnightly club gathered at Mrs. H Biassie’s home last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. M Kirk Sperry presented a lesson on Homes of Famous Americans focusing on Emerson and Edison. Refreshments were served at the close of the program.
A group of old friends gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Chris Rasmussen home to celebrate Mrs. Rasmussen’s 80th birthday. Guests brought refreshments and enjoyed a jovial lunch and afternoon. The Woodmen and Royal Neigaborg families held an oyster supper at the I O O F hall last Thursday with 120 in attendance and card games following the supper.
The seventh grade boys of Renwick Public School will hold a sledding party on Saturday January 22 at Smith Park from 1 PM to 5 PM.
The Vernon Farmers Institute wishes to thank the merchants of Renwick for their donations. Yours truly, Committee.
Edward Blesie spent the weekend at home from Mason City. W A Fisher visited Humboldt on business last Monday. A baby daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Henry Helmick on Sunday last January 16. Mr and Mrs Dick Hefty and their Humboldt children visited Peter Hefty on Sunday. The Methodist Ladies Aid will meet next Wednesday afternoon January 26 at the home of Mrs M Kirk Sperry.
A concise ad proclaims a surplus and finished livestock sale offering cows, fed heifers, steers, and light feeding pigs at good prices. Emphasizes a balance of scale for strong service yet personal attention and the chance for buyers and sellers to meet at the sale venue.
C. R. Yeager, pastor, conducts Hardy-Norning worship at 10 a.m. Communion service and Sunday School at 11 a.m. Harold Parnell oversees Renwick Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Communion service observed. Choir practice Thursday evening at 7:30.
St Pauls Lutheran Church led by Pastor J H Reents invites the community. Sunday School at 10 am with Maurice Nissen as superintendent, divine service at 11 am, and Sunday School at Corwith at 1 45 pm with divine service at 2 30 pm. Confirmation instruction Saturday at 1 30 pm. Choir practice Saturday at 8 pm at the Tremmel home.
Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. James Nelson, superintendent. Evening service at 7 30. Men’s night. Text Mark 11 22. Study class Thursday at 7 30 at Carl Kelling home. Text Samuel 16 26. Everyone invited.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. and evening services at 7:30 led by Pastor F. J. Lawton. Bible study Thursday at 7:30. Stanley McCurry visited Ames. Helen Gray of Humboldt stayed with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Howard McCurry visited Fort Dodge. Mr. and Mrs. Josie Brink and John Brink of LaVerne visited relatives Friday. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Bachelor from Mason City visited Mrs. Hazel Berry last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Gimer of Ackley were guests at the A. D. Gimer home. Mrs. Hattie Krutsinger of Humboldt staying with Mrs. J. P. H. Thiel and Mrs. Dean Castleman. The King’s Heralds of the Methodist church were hosted by C. A. Richardson on Wednesday after school. Farms for sale or trade advertised by Briggs and Leland, Humboldt. Miss Norene Griebel, Skipper Schlesselman, Franklin Hagstrom, and Clarence Hoovler visited Cedar Falls recently. Mrs. A. C. Thompson stayed with her sister Mrs. G. L. Vohs in Algona. Mrs. Donald Grettie from Chicago also a guest.
Local market notes list quotations from Wednesday January 1 19 for cream including sweet cream and Ist grade. Prices subject to correction per market report.
Henry Eggerth quotes corn shelling prices with 400 bu. or legs at 35.00 per bu and 400 to 1000 bu at 12.50 per bu. 1250 bu. and up per bu. Service available up to 15 miles from Renwick, call 48.
Farmers urged to bring harness to Fox Alarness Shop in Livermore for first class repair. Up to date stitcher enables better re sale of shoes than factory work. Barney Fox proprietor.
A large birthday dinner was hosted last Sunday at the Howard McCurry residence honoring Mrs. Will Blesie. Attendees included the Will Blesie and Moiie Yan ney families along with Mrs. A. A. Packard and Mrs. Doris Keister.
Auxiliary ladies host a shower this afternoon at Mrs. M. Kirk Sperry's home welcoming Mrs. Peter Sadjler and her baby daughter.
This clipping highlights practical safety steps for home and road use such as securing a house, turning off appliances, and parking the truck with brakes set. It also notes a Literary Guild meeting hosted by Mrs Loren Kelling in Hardy with Mrs Harl Gimer presiding, and announces Marvin Gugisberg of Renwick joining Drake University’s 80 piece band on WHO broadcast Sunday January 23 from 3 30 to 4 p m.
Regular council meeting opened by Mayor Elmer with all councilmen present. Minutes from December 10 read. Bills approved by the finance committee include Deep Rock, R. R. Rush Agent, Westinghouse Supply, Worthington Pump, NW Bell, and others totaling several dollars. Treasurer's report presented. tax sale set for 1938 at eight dollars. Adjournment motion carried with all aye. Town Clerk Brite Brute.
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