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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1933
Page
5
County supervisors approve graveling four miles along the Kossuth Humboldt line from No. 0 west to LuVerne with a fifty fifty funding split between Kossuth and Humboldt. Contractor Mr Shoemachar was awarded the four mile job. Road improvements will connect Reus Wick to LuVerne and extend toward Nye.
Miss Evelyn Lockwood of Hardy was honored at a Thursday pre nuptial shower attended by over fifty friends and relatives. A mock wedding entertainment featured Mrs Mit Anliker as bride and Mrs Vane Graham as groom, with Mrs Karl Saxton conducting. Local guests included Mrs Homer Winter and Miss Verna Lockwood, and a gala luncheon followed.
Miss Charlotte Clowes daughter of Mr and Mrs James Clowes and Raymond A Gorrell son of Mrs A L Gorrell were married Sunday at 1240 with Rev Reid Look of Green Mountain officiating. The couple will reside at Hans Madeon residence after a wedding trip with guests from Des Moines Goldfield Rowan and Laxte Grove in attendance.
Humboldt County 411 Clubs host a full day celebration at Bicknell Park in Mumbaldt. Registration opens at 10, program starts 30 minutes later, followed by a pot luck dinner. At 3 PM a pageant Festival of New Corn crowns County 4 H Queen Mabel Strachian as 176 girls from twelve clubs participate.
Miss Marie Hinton of West Bend and Vane Graham of Yauny were married at the bride’s parents home Friday May 20. Rev I W Whitford officiated in the presence of immediate relatives. The bride, oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Lafe Hinton, is a 1928 West Bend High School graduate and has taught since. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Gene Graham, worked in his father’s garage in West Bend before entering business in Hardy. The couple will reside in Hardy and are on a brief honeymoon.
An Iowa State Teachers College graduation notice misnamed Florence Phipps of Renwick, who earned a bachelor of arts in education. The paper corrects the record for the May 29 ceremony at Cedar Valley.
The Renwick high school alumni banquet was held at a radio station last Friday evening June 2. Impersonators included Jimmie Wallington Donald Morgan Hoewell Sisters Ruth Christensen and more. Toast program featured Marion Carter Arlo McGowan and several others with a service at 7 o clock.
Renwick-Hardy defeated Thor 8 to 1 on the Hardy diamond last Sunday afternoon. Thor used three pitchers, the first of whom was knocked out after being struck by a pitched ball. Renwick-Hardy earned the win with Dgan pitching and Thoman catching. Five double plays helped the winners, with Omer Davis collecting four safe hits in five at bats but scoring none. Shorty Selgelid had one safe hit and scored three times.
A Saturday night crash nine miles south of Woden injured four people but left no serious harm. Floyd Thompson of Denhart and three others Edith Knight Wesley Laurena Doege Wesley were passengers when the driver, blinded by oncoming headlights, left the grade and rolled the car. Edith Knight broke a bone in her hand and sprained her back. Laurentina Doege suffered torn clothes and deep scratches. Lloyd Thompson sustained a sprained neck. the remaining occupant received injuries unspecified. Warden correspondent reported the mishap.
Sheriff Wilson investigated a hog stealing case at Q M Lee farm. Four large sows about 430 pounds were taken during the Lee family's absence at a township school picnic near Renwick. No tracks or signs of a crew were found.
The nation weighs repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment as only nine states have acted and seven years remain for a final decision. Repeal could hinge on effects of 3.2 beer legalization, with drys skeptical yet no major disorder seen. Public mood shifts toward change as excise taxes promise to ease govern ment finances and promote temperance and order.
An announcement breakfast was held at the former McGowan home Tuesday morning in honor of Miss Eathyle McGowan. Her marriage to Braden B Stoakes of Goldfield is planned for Wednesday June 21 at the Jus McGowan home. Thirty guests attended including out of town visitors from Tyrer Eagle Grove Thor Hampton Hardy and Goldfield. A group of girls performed music and readings.
Vivian Rockwood of Renwick was among hundreds of graduates to receive degrees at commencement in Iowa City last Monday morning June 6. She earned a bachelor of arts in home economics and will return to Iowa City for summer school this Saturday. Curtis Rockwood also plans to attend summer session. The Epworth League of the local Methodist church hosted district Methodist youth at Smith Park yesterday. Dr L R Turner escorted Mrs Harry Parkard and Mrs Ralph White to Mercy Capital Fort Dodge last Saturday for tonsil surgery.
Miss Margaret Lynch daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Lynch Ledyard Iowa married T James Palmer of Renwick on June 1 1933 in Ledyard Attendants were Dlary and Dave Lynch bride s sister and brother Mrs Palmer is a Ledyard graduate who has taught in rural schools and public schools Mr Palmer supervises Renwick Municipal light and power plant They reside in Renwick at the Maurer House north part.
The Renwick church lists services and programs including a growing church in an active community. Church School at 16 a.m. with a competent teacher and active discussion. Men's class at George Latch home. Children’s Day program at 1:30 p.m. Epworth League at 1: a.m. Morning worship with live teachers and an Abhureh School-A’ class at 7:30 p.m. Epworth League also noted.
The program for Sunday includes 11 a m Bible School with a children’s program, a Young People’s meeting described as training for Christian leadership, and 8 p m Evening Worship led by the pastor. Saturday features Children’s Day practice at the church and a junior event in the evening.
St Pauls Lutheran Church in Geo Florida invites worshippers to Sunday services at 11:00 a m with a baptismal ceremony. Pastor Dirks will speak on Baptism aligning with Trinity Sunday. The message centers on baptism in the Triune God and an invitation is extended to those without a church home.
Evangelical Church Laurence Sohl Paater presents Sunday School at 40:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Pentecost themed The Holy Spirit EB L. ¢ 8 80 p.m. Subject God Working through Us led by Miss Dorothy Dawson. Evening Worship 8:00 p.m. Subject The Effects of Preaching. Ladies Aid first Wednesday. WMS second Wednesday monthly.
G L Peterson moved his family and household goods here from Postville Inst week and they are now nicely located in A 8 Richardson's house. Mr and Mrs Howard Granner and daughter Thelma Norder and Walter Craig were Minneapolis visitors from Friday until Sunday at the John Schneider home.
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