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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1932
Page
5
Before Mayor Elmer last Monday two young men faced a misdemeanor charge for pilfering rice track materials. The mayor, noting the minor nature of the offense and the holiday season, imposed a small penalty of five dollars and costs each.
The sheriff announces a public sale in Humboldt County to satisfy a debt of fourteen thousand seven hundred twenty seven dollars and seventy five cents plus costs. The property described is the Northeast Quarter of Section thirty Township ninety three north Range twenty seven west in Humboldt County. The sale is set for the specified date and time at the court door in Dakota City with payment due in cash to the highest and best bidder.
Agricultural notes weigh whether cutting oats for hay now yields better results than harvesting grain. HH Hughes of Iowa State College cites research showing minimal yield gain from early cutting, while delays risk shattering and poor head fill. Barley often better to harvest early, oats vary by variety.
Karl Trenary, a Luverne youth, was severely injured Monday afternoon when a Missouri Pacific freight train struck his wagon at a crossing. His brother’s vehicle was thrown over an embankment and demolished. The injured youth was taken to Alton hospital in fair condition.
Taken to Eldora County Attorney Herrick and Sheria Sexe were wre from the county seat last Thursday morning to attend a hearing in Mayor fl anor's court regarding Ray Ironk the sixteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Win Kronk. Several witnesses were called and testified to certain actions of the individual, as a result he was taken by his father to Dakota City the afternoon of the same day, and later he was taken to the industrial school for boys at Eldora.
Henry Klasse of China A Walker hardware narrowly escaped serious injury Thursday morning while installing a new pump at Renwick creamery. A pipe above the well slipped, the pine wrench held gave way, striking his head and opening a gash that required seven stitches.
Iowa State Fair will display seven new farm developments tested by county farm bureaus led by Karn Buren. Counties Crawford Jasper Butler Winnebago Poweshiek will exhibit practices in cattle feeding corn and alfalfa production poultry culling dairying and community development. Twenty five county farm bureaus will present home project exhibits on clothing child care nutrition and home management while 4 h and college displays and numerous demonstrations highlight practical farming advances. The fair runs August 24 through September 2.
Upper Des Moines Republican reports Mr and Mrs Hugh Pierce of Algona sowed a mushroom bed this year and sell the delicacy locally. They sourced spawn from 8 seed house Toronto and note the crop requires careful soil work. Mushroom growth can be hard to distinguish from poisonous toadstools, so buyers are urged caution.
The article discusses a banking situation in multiple towns including Fort Dodge Webster City and Livermore. It states locals should not panic despite idle talk, notes many banks in difficulty borrowed from customers and hold real estate unlikely to sell for cash, while the Illinois bank owes no money and has no real estate.
Fragmented text suggests a satirical clash of leaders and officials with references to peanut shells and statesmen. Mentions of Alnhaimi scientists and Will Knott appear, but the meaning is obscured by garbled wording and lacks clear events or dates.
A woman enters a drugstore to discuss health preservation and disease prevention. The piece stresses early medical exams, dental checks, vaccination against smallpox, diphtheria protection for children, tuberculosis prevention, and a cautious lifestyle with diet, exercise, and sleep. It cites 1930s statistics on diphtheria, smallpox, and pediatric outcomes to urge health responsibility.
Citizens began using the new three-cent stamp yesterday to help the government out of debt. The stamp is purple with the Stuart port trail motif used in the Washington bicentennial series, differing only in denomination and data. Officials note several stamp varieties will appear, including Lincoln and bicentennial designs. Many letters will still bear the old two-cent stamp as the public adapts to the change.
Renwick observed a quiet Fourth of July with fewer fireworks and ex plosives from local youth. Algona Fort Dodge Helmond and Phare hosted celebrations drawing visitors from Renwick as lakes and homes hosted picnics. Despite large crowds the spending was noticeably down, reflecting tight finances and a restrained public mood.
The Hampton Chronicle laments cigarette ads on billboards and radio as fiendish, praising smoking as a nuisance. It attacks the habit as addictive and harmful, noting stomach irritation and coughing, and rejects the idea that cigarettes soothe the throat.
A Milan widow was recently arrested after marrying four young men, whose parents claimed one groom was half-witted. The report notes domestic legal gaps and contrasts with laws here.
Evangelical Church Lawrence presents weekly services with Pastor-led worship at 11 pm and 7 80 pm, Sunday School in the morning, and midweek Tuesday gatherings at Mrs Anna Schneiders home at 7 pm. Ladies and missionary societies meet on set Wednesdays, with choir practice Thursday at 7 30 pm.
The program for next Sunday at First Baptist Church lists 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. Morning Worship with the theme Seek first Things First, 7:30 p.m. Young People's Meeting, and 7 p.m. Evening Worship with Religious Convictions. Friday at 7 p.m. the choir rehearses at the church.
St Pauls Lutheran Church invites worshipers with Sunday School at 10 00 a m and American service at 11 00 a m German worship on the first Sunday monthly Luther League devotional on the first and third Sundays at 7 30 p m Ladies Aid meets the Wednesday of each month at 7 00 p m Welcoming all to worship and join in parish activities.
M i Church notes list George R. McDonwell as pastor with Sunday School and Morning Worship times noted.
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