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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1932
Page
5
The Occident flour mill reports spring wheat scarcity has pushed costs high, while winter wheat remains plentiful at lower prices. Despite criticism, the mill has kept quality standards and production steady as spring crops improve and winter crops falter. The note urges baking bread with Occident flour as a statement of reliability despite market fluctuations.
The Brink-Potter clan met at the Leo Potter farm south of Renwick for their annual reunion with a 10 am dinner, games, and a business meeting. George Stodard of Renwick was reelected president, Mra Olky Brink Godfrey of LuVerne secretary treasurer, and a program committee was named for next year. The 1333 meeting will be at the Potter homestead northwest of Renwick. forty-two members attended with guests and relatives from several nearby towns.
Dr Isabel Stewart reports at John Macking University that women misestimate time due to social distraction. In tests with 1048 students, men gave more accurate time estimates while women judged durations as shorter, suggesting a gendered perception gap and a habit of conversational focus over punctuality.
The state highway commission awarded the No 10 paving contract to Booth and Olson of Sioux City for about 25 808.68 to cover fourteen miles. The deal aims to spur continued paving toward the county line and primary No 60 to the Mariton line. Hirt and Loder of Woolatock won culvert contracts for No 10. Federal workers face a five month unpaid vacation but retain their jobs with pay likely this month.
A lawmaker pushes a controversial language change proposing the term Riverlean in official discourse. The proposal aims to standardize nomenclature though critics warn it could confuse readers and dilute existing terminology.
The piece discusses bank closures across several counties due to land values and farm loans. It notes waivers to reopen, varies by bank, and compares outcomes to past bank closings in Renwick. It highlights a local bank with no borrowed money, no real estate, ample cash reserves, bonds, and securities safeguarding deposits.
Ex congressman Robert G Cousins once dubbed the silver tongued orator lies helpless in a charity hospital ward in Iowa City since January first. At 71 he is paralyzed from the waist down and receives a short visit from Algona resident C B Murtagh. Charley cheered him and they recalled days with Calliour Hepburn Henderson and other noted figures.
A Saturday night storm caused crop damage in several areas including Humboldt county Garner LaVerne and Sibley. The Paul Altman farm near Dakota City suffered crop loss while lightning struck and destroyed the dam on the G W Miller farm. Several injuries were reported as buildings were wrecked and crops damaged in Sibley.
Grace Hloom, a Muscatine worker, underwent an appendicitis operation at Atlan Memorial Hospital in Waterloo last week. Henry Bloom drove down on Wednesday and Mrs. Sloam stayed with her until Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Witt of Storm Lake and Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Anderson visited with Grace last Sunday.
Fragmentary text suggests a disputed kinship claim involving men and unfamiliar terms. Readers may infer tension but specifics are unclear. No identifiable individuals or organizations are present in the readable fragments.
Des Moines Tribune announces Jack Will receive a silver medal on July 20 during a Renwick band concert for saving a Humbleton girl from an enraged hog. The prize, awarded by the Latham Foundation and the Tribune, honors humane courage.
Fourth of July death reports show about 250 fatalities, roughly half of last year’s toll. Auto and drowning incidents dominate with 117 and 90 deaths. 10 from fireworks. Midwestern states lead with about 90 deaths. New England totals eight. A dynamite cap explosion at Butte Montana killed six youths. No heat deaths. fewer drownings due to cooler weather and less bathing. In 1905 fireworks killed 182 and injured 4,99, yet overall safety improvements are noted but further work is needed.
Nellie Tapper, formerly of Renwick, married Halwyn Smith of Schaller Iowa on May 6. They reside in Chicago where Smith studies chemical engineering and will graduate this fall. Mrs. Smith manages the dining room at the Della Signa Pi fraternity house. She is the daughter of W L Tapper, former Renwick school superintendent, and a graduate of Renwick. They previously lived in Humboldt and ran a restaurant. She attended Iowa State College at Ames, majored in home economics, taught at LaVerne High School and Sehuiler Public School. Prosperity around the corner is a common saying, but the public seeks proof.
Speaker Garner willing to give up his present post for vice president. Civic experts survey urges better public officials. The piece notes Congress drag and that statesmen may be paid by the day, reflecting concerns over political integrity.
The regular Town Council meeting was held July 1 1932 with Mayor Witner and members Baber Lang Schipull Phippz and Latch present. Bills totaling various small charges were approved by finance committee. A hearing for budget estimates set for July 25 1932 at eight p.m. A cooking rate for electric ranges set at 4e per KWH with a 33.00 monthly minimum. Meeting adjourned.
The program from First Baptist Church with Pastor J A Blarley lists 10am Sunday School 11am Morning Worship 7:16pm Young Peoples Meeting with an engaging lesson 8pm Evening Worship and Friday choir rehearsal at the church. Last Sunday had fine attendance and urging all to attend next Sunday.
Lawrence Sohl, pastor, leads Evangelical Church with Sunday School at 10 a m and worship at 11. evening worship at 7 30. midweek service Tuesdays at 7 pm at Mrs Anna Schneiders home. Junior ELL meets first and third Sundays at 11 am. Ladies Aid meets first Wednesday. Womens Missionary Society second Wednesday. Choir practice Thursdays at 7 30.
Pastor McDowell delivers Sunday messages stressing belief conquering fear and daily effort. Sunday School begins 10 15 a m and Morning Worship at 11 15 a m with inspirational quotes from Emerson and Kodak Magazine guiding the sermon themes.
St Pauls Lutheran Church led by Pastor George F. Dirks invites all to worship with services Sunday at 1 00 a m and 11 00 a m American Service and Garman Worship on the last Sunday of each month at 5 90 a m Luther League Devotional on the first and third Sundays at 2 00 p m Ladies Mtd meets on the third Wednesday at 2 00 p m Welcome to our place of worship.
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