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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1932
Page
5
The Chicago Tribune reports California interests seek a new raid on public funds to push dam irrigation schemes. It notes a proposed $20 million bond and a looming decision to finance river water transport, while critics question government irrigation costs as land use remains underutilized. Larry Antor remarks Americans misunderstand Europeans, and vice versa.
A Connecticut driver cited for lacking a windshield wiper argued his cart was not a car. The magistrate upheld the fine, noting the letter of the law requiring a wiper on motor vehicles. The piece mocks the era of cars and rising urban dangers with wry humor.
A fragmented notice argues that one hundred pounds of tankage can replace seven to nine bushels of corn in hog feeding, yielding profit at current corn prices. It cites costs of tankage around $1.20 per hundred pounds and promises continued supply with potential prices as low as nineteen dollars per ton, urging readers to trade corn for tankage.
In Renwick precinct one half of Vernon township 169 ballots were cast amid a heated contest for county and state offices. Results show wide margins for several incumbents and close races in auditor treasurer and sheriff with the statewide tally still incomplete as results favor leading candidates for most offices.
Mrs Kelling fell while carrying a kettle of boiling water at home and suffered severe burns to the face and right arm. Her mother intervened to stop a potential basement attack, and the accident could have caused further injuries overnight.
Lamuel alumni banquet held at Perday High School drew forty attendees with twenty aboard. Harold Granner acted as toastmaster for the program featuring songs by Dorothy Davy von and Dorothy Richardson, a duet with Norene Grie he and a baritone horn solo by Darwin Maurer. Officers elected: Arlo McGowan president, Howard Granner vice president, Cornette Huggen secretary treasurer. Distances included Mrs Pairfield Dean Corwith and others from Ledyard Paton Thor Des Moines.
Mrs Glen Barracks and her hired girl returned to a blazing Corwith home at 4:30 on Tuesday finding the farm house engulfed. The fire likely started from an oil stove used for teat cooking. Neighbors and the Corwith fire truck arrived, but the house and contents were lost. Insurance covers the loss and rebuilding is planned.
I A Nixon of Pocahontas after ten years as auditor for Standard Oil stations in Pocahontas and nearby areas has left the company to pursue another business venture. D W Martin will succeed him as auditor, a change welcomed by friends and contacts in Gilmore City and surrounding towns.
Fire crews were summoned to the Baptist parsonage at 9 30 yesterday morning where a small blaze was found in a clothes chute. The fire was quickly stopped causing damage almost entirely to the chute. Investigators suspect a chimney defect as the cause. Rev Hurley was home alone. Mrs Hurley was away in Independence for a death in the family.
The court may decide if French potato bugs threaten potato crops in Germany and Holland. The issue is preferred over disputing differences between Canadian and American grasshoppers.
A plan suggests every employed man buy a bushel of wheat on July 4th and bring it to the ball park to throw at the umpire. The idea uses public participation to dispose of surplus grain with a public display.
A fragment reflects on human vanity, noting that people rarely boast of good deeds while the winner or loser finds such claims as mere talk. The snippet hints at social perception and the reluctance to self-promote.
A long excerpt recounts the Betsy Ross story and Washingtons role in designing the flag for the United States. It notes Congress on June 4 1777 authorized the thirteen stripes and stars in a blue canton and places Washington Morris and Ross at Betsy Ross shop. The piece highlights the flag as a symbol of freedom and sovereignty. It cites early uses in the Revolution including Fort Stanwix and Brandywine.
A condensed historical homage recounts key flag milestones from 1778 to 1999, citing Paul Jones at Quiberon Bay and the Essex voyage, the 13 stripe standard adopted in 1818, and Admiral Peary and Byrd polar feats, concluding with the flag’s meaning in honor of America’s founding figure.
The Clarion sub district Bible story contest will be held at Kanawha Methodist church on Tuesday evening June 14 with contestants from Clarion Renisick Cornwith Goldfield Belmond Alexander Rowan and Kanawha. W H Handy of Goldfield will direct the event. Winners advance to the Albana district contest June 21 at Buffalo Center with the state finals July 12 at Lake Okoboji Institute. Contests include Bible story devotional Bible reading and dramatic Bible reading.
The program for next Sunday at First Baptist Church includes 9 a.m. Sunday School for all not in another class, 11 a.m. Morning Worship with the pastor delivering the message, 6 p.m. Young People's Meeting for all not in their own church, and 8 p.m. Evening Worship urging attendance after a very informative previous service.
Evangelical Church events include Sunday School at 1 p m and Worship at 11 a m with evening service at 7 30 p m. Midweek service Tuesdays at Mrs Avna Schneider home 7 p m. Monthly gatherings first Sunday 118 a m and first Wednesday Ladies Aid Society first Wednesday and Woman's Missionary Society second Wednesday. Choir practice Thursdays at 7 30 p m.
St Pauls Lutheran Church invites worship at 9:00 a.m. every last Sunday of the month along with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Luther League Devotional meets first and third Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Ladies Aid gathers first Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Pastor I Dirks leads the service and church activities. You are welcome to our place of worship.
An Oklahoma stenographer sues a man who daily promised marriage for 16 years but failed to wed. The case highlights delayed nuptials and long running assurances.
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