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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1924
Page
7
A dramatic entombment story blends sufferings and terrors of a miner with Western atmosphere. The tale threads a telegraph pipe dream, a rambling self talk, and pockets filled with samples. A lively cast, breezy incidents, and a charming love story enrich the thriller.
The Britt News Tribune recalls an unusual incident involving a man described as a “crazy” character moving through Layniuner Nuver farm territory near Britt. Witness accounts vary and include a retreat into the woods after a brief chase. Local townsfolk mention dances at Richarddon’s hall and a recent heavy rain altering fieldwork.
Vernon Theatre presents Chester Bennett on Saturday August 2 with Dune Novak in Divorce the poignant drama of a young brother fighting agrarian wealth for his wife and enduring hardship extra attraction Tightening Blow rounds out the bill at the venue.
On Wednesday August 6 Adolph presents Belly Compson and Richard Dix in The Bonded Woman from The Salying of John Somers by John Mletning Wile son. Vivat shaw starts promptly around 7:23.
The Methodist Church hosts a Sunday evening choir program led by the MA Choir. Performers include Anthame Chair Vinno Salo Candace Saveard and Soloist Mrs J J Foster with pieces by Helen Gray Belly Martin Regina Miller and Dorothy Blesie. Ladies Quartet features McKtames Miller Martin Higging Blesie with duets by Mrs Bleaie and Mr Gray.
Sunday School at 10 a m. Morning Worship at 11 a m. Evening Worship at 8 p m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Thursday at 7 45 p m. Ghost practice Thursday evening week. Ladies Mission Circle Friday afternoon with Mrs Chas Lane. No services last Sunday due to Baptist Assembly at Tawa Falls. This coming Sunday all services as usual. The money business meeting to be held Thursday evening.
M E Church notes report Sunday choir program with Bolésy diets quartettes and double tpuartettes and invite all to evening hour. Fourth Quarterly Conference August 1 with Dr. Bushnell preaching. Merrill Carnahan of Fatherville visited Ames each Sunday. Irene Stauffacher and Elizabeth Calburn plan to teach at Fort Dodge. P W I Phiel and Homer visit Ames. Homer to study there. Mrs A Richardson hosted twelve young ladies at an announcement luncheon for Grace Richardson. Myc Ho Paulson of Britt and Nes and Harry Lambertsen of Cedar Rapids attended.
A healthy Iowa baby Moet Ulyde Gilgnia Je, winner of the State Far baby Wealtly contest last summer, aims to defend the title at the State Fair August 20 26. The health contest invites any baby aged over one and under four to enter, with contestants from across the state vying for honors.
A complete outdoor circus act will tour Aug 22 to Aug 20 to entertain amphitheatre crowds at the state fair. It features sawdust rings trapeze gymnasts bareback riding clowns jugglers and other acts. Several stars have royal decorations for entertainment skill in international contests. An added attraction for morning and evening performances all week.
Eighteen drivers have entered for two days of racing tied to the State Fair program on August 22 and 29. Prize money exceeds 5080 and spans 25 mile sweepstakes plus unique handicap and sprint events for high powered cars amid expectations of new records.
Nearly 5 009 head of cattle swine sheep horses and poultry entered for Iowa s 70th Anniversary State Fair at Des Moines August 20 29 Officials report the largest in the fairs history with 23 545 for horses 34 484 for cattle 3 400 for swine 3 999 for sheep and 2 203 for poultry Weather and strong attendance are expected to yield new attendance records and enthusiasm among exhibitors across the nation with many fine herds showcased at the town exposition
Shugle G returns to Iowa State Fair track for a high stakes match race on Aug 24. He faces Margaret Dillon, a champion pacing mare valued at $844, and Gir Rach, a top winning gelding, in a rare western racing event drawing entries from across the region.
Mammoth State Fair officials announced plans for an Aug 20 opening through Aug 25 extravaganza. The event promises the state’s biggest and most ambitious exposition with about 8,400 livestock head 40 acres of machinery displays 200 acres of exhibits and a prize pool near 148000. Features include five days of horse racing auto races a fireworks show a grandstand circus horse shows and team contests. Secretary A R Corey called it the greatest fair the West has ever seen.
The 70th anniversary State Fair hosts the Junior Farmers event with 11,654 dollars in premiums. Girls from farm families compete in a wide range of exhibits, demonstrations, and contests including the Iowa baby beef and purebred heifer grand championship among over 2,500 calves.
The state hosts a major calf showcase with over 2500 entries from Larimers across Werala of Lie Uniuing Iowa. The event runs August 20 to 29 to determine grand championships with thousands offered in prizes for top heifers and winners at the summer exposition.
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