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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
5
Creameries in the region face a gang of thieves targeting butter and tubs. Britt creamery lost 81 tubs last Friday morning, and Fenton has been robbed twice, with other nearby creameries suffering similar losses. The thieves appear organized and cautious, making apprehension difficult unless caught in the act.
The Maudlin Construction Company of Webster City won a 1936 Humboldt county road graveling contract from the board of supervisors. The $30,000 project covers graveling 27 miles and resurfacing 400 miles, with prices of 13 cents per yard on 70,000 yards, 2.6 cents per haul unit on 500,000 units, and stripping at 5 cents per yard. Six bidders competed.
Mrs Sidney Wilcox died Friday afternoon May 28 at her daughter Mrs C Sorenson's home in Fergus Falls after a four month illness following a stroke. She was 73 and survived by seven children including Mrs Sorenson and others in Fergus Falls Ashby Morris Hill Morris Chisholm Doran. Her husband had lived in Renwick forty years ago and ran a small eating house. He died fourteen years ago.
The Goldfield Cooperative creamery was destroyed by fire last Friday afternoon with losses over 12000. The blaze started in the boiler room and had gained headway before discovery. The creamery, in a large old frame building, will reopen once equipment is secured, possibly moving to the Farmers Savings bank building or another Earl Anderson property. In the interim Renwick and Humboldt creameries offered burning facilities until new equipment is installed.
Ruel Beecher Foley and Martha Dentzier Langham wed in Bay City Texas announced by Mr. and Mrs. G. 4. Stoddard. Foley son of Mrs. Ray Foley former Renwick publisher and a Renwick High School graduate now resides in Palacios Texas. They have visited Renwick since moving away.
A May to June 1915 Renwick Times column lists residents moving to Eagle Grove and Bancroft, visits from relatives, and local events. Notables include Mrs. A D Packard moving with two children, Miss Mamie Blesie visiting from Fort Dodge, and the Hardy concert band at Boone township picnic. Berths include Rev A W Schlesselman arriving to lead Evangelical church, and plans to build a modern parsonage. Couples Mr Harry Wigens and Miss Minnie Nelson wed in Fort Dodge. Families embark on extended trips and visits, while others prepare alumni gatherings and long visits from Sugar Land Texas and Allison Iowa.
A severe storm last Monday caused heavy rain and high winds across the territory. Renwick area bore the brunt with a barn and trees blown down on the Wigans farm and lightning damaging the Pletcher farmhouse nearby. Flooded fields and water ponds formed in low spots while northeast areas were less severe. Local events included a school commencement and social gatherings with visiting relatives from Wisconsin and California.
The Renwick Times established in 1884 is published every Thursday morning. L. W. Miller is named as publisher and the paper notes its second class postal status and yearly subscription rate of 2.06 dollars.
The Eagle Grove American Legion schedules a Green Wood Park Fourth of July celebration on Saturday July 4 with Beyers Bros 40 concession carnival all week offering free acts rides and entertainment for all. Events include foot pony and bicycle races for cash prizes a swimming pool daily dances culminated by a big fireworks display and other family friendly attractions.
The text riffs on gender roles and outdated views, noting a contrast between modern husbands and “days when” harsh labor was common. It cites Supreme Court score as 8 to 2 against the New Mey lead, hinting at political or legal debate and a call for the Brain Trust to respond with new ideas.
A satirical line proclaims that the government spends $712 each time a person breathes and that holding one’s breath changes nothing. The comment critiques fiscal policy and perceived inefficiency.
Mrs W BR Benedict visits at Henry Palmsteer home near Belmond this week. Mrs Fannie Nicholson of Eagle Grove has been visiting her daughter Mrs W F Bleasner. Mrs Lyman Getes and daughter of Rutland also visit at the Bleasner home. Mrs Hie Lockwood dislocated her kneecap while working at home last Monday and remained lame for days to avoid a repeat injury.
Renwick Theatre presents a June weekend showing of Trail of the Lonesome Pine starring Sylvia Sydney Henry Fonda and Fred Stone with an all star cast. June 13 14 showtimes announced.
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