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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1933
Page
5
The Fortnightly Club gathered at Mrs Ergest Janes country home Sunday afternoon. Mrs WE Grettach led the discussion on the topic Yes iy Pripe and Mira. George Lateh served as director of the social hour.
A fragmentary report suggests efforts to calibrate national military strength to deter decisive victory, aiming for a balance that avoids clear winners and maintains strategic ambiguity among nations. The text hints at ongoing diplomatic and defense considerations without concrete details or outcomes.
Renwick-Hardy defeated Galt 21 to 2 in a Hum-Rite League match at Galt last Sunday. Swanson pitched for Renwick-Hardy, with three hit runs driven by rain and stolen bases totaling 12. Renwick-Hardy will host Eagle Grove at Hardy next Sunday.
The Women’s Club met at Mrs Wor Beenen’s home on Thursday afternoon with Mrs Henry Geivel leading on the pie. A program about “Famous Women of Iowa” included three pinnae aelections and two violin solos. Several visitors attended and all enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with refreshments served by the hostess.
A Wisconsin farmer swapped his lone cow for a milking machine, echoing an old tale of a man trading cash for a billfold. The exchange leaves the farmer with modern equipment instead of livestock, reflecting a shift toward mechanization in rural work.
A shower for Mathyle McGowan of Renwick honored her upcoming marriage to Braden B Stoakes of Goldfield. The event at the Wise House in Goldfield featured games, a lunch, and many gifts. Out of town guests included Marian Carter Thor Clarion George Paterson Clarion Morrest Slaiken Eagle Grove Leola Richardson Renwick Dorothy Richardson Renwick.
Harold Wigan returns from the Weal coast on a thirty day furlough and visits his mother and sisters at Eagle Grove. He came from Des Moines with Dorothy Saxton and others. Ten miles south of Eagle Grove on Highway No 60 they wrecked their car. Miss Baxton was slightly cut and bruised and Harold broke a front tooth. The other two were uninjured.
Announcement reads that Mrs C E Patterson announces the marriage of her daughter Mary Anne to Eugene St Wiff on Monday June 12. Mary Anne taught in Renwick schools for three years. The couple planned to reside in Valentine Nebraska where he works in the Weather Bureau.
More than 600 students received degrees at the Iowa State College commencement in Ames Iowa on June 12 President Raymond H Hughes presided and conferred degrees Among the graduates was Theodore French Bartley of Ranwick who earned the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree
The American Legion and Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall Thorntoy for their regular monthly session. After business, the Auxiliary planned and prepared the dinner served at the gathering. The Farmers Co operative Co stockholders met that Saturday for their annual event.
Mrs L W Miller entertained a number of young Indies at an announcement tea held Monday afternoon at four in her home. The event honored Negina Roberta Miller whose marriage to Harry D. Gilmour is planned for Friday June 16 at the Strath Methodist church. The color scheme was yellow and green.
Donal McGowan sustained a serious injury when a runaway plow struck him during field work. The tongue of the implement dug into the ground, throwing him headfirst. He was unconscious briefly and suffered a severe eye wound requiring thirteen stitches.
Iowa State Fair officials prepare a large farm show with more than 4800 dollars in prize money for grains forage crops and farm exhibits. The display will occupy an entire building at the August exposition in Des Moines with corn as king in multiple events and substantial prizes for grain seeds sheaves and sweet corn. County and farm bureau groups join in presenting the agricultural wealth the state has ever shown and farmers may obtain entry rules by writing to the fair secretary.
Renwick-Hardy and Britt battled to a 1 1 tie after twelve innings on Corwith grounds last Sunday night. The game ended at midnight with a return engagement set for June 25. Ogan struck out 19 for Renwick-Hardy while Britt's pitcher fanned 16.
Wilma Long of Boone township won first in the humorous section of Wright county rural school declamatory contest held in Clarion high school's auditorium last Saturday. Sixteen contestants entered, one from each county township, and each had previously won in township contests.
Mrs C W Stephens hosted a surprise party Wednesday afternoon for her daughter Marian in celebration of her birthday. Friends played games and enjoyed refreshments, sharing a cheerful afternoon.
A 1920s debate over 3.2 percent beer’s effect on women’s appearance. Proponents claim harmlessness and complexion benefits, while opponents cite scientists and doctors noting beer is not fattening in moderation and still offers sociable relief without intoxication. The piece ends by noting women may avoid beer for various reasons, beyond fears of gaining weight.
A reader article ridicules daylight saving time as a recent practice claiming it creates confusion when clocks are moved ahead from May to September. It notes Rhode Island and Massachusetts have statewide rules, cites city observances in New York and Chicago, and recalls a 1938 federal law later repealed due to farmer objections.
Lake 4H Club met Tuesday afternoon June 6 at June Rasmusse home. Six members answered roll by naming greens canned. Officers elected Vice president Doris Krause Reporter Ida Skiye Historian Karoleen Knutson. A music memory contest was held and the demonstration team Mabel Helnrich Lillian Krause chosen. Refreshments served by Nostesa at close. Also notes Mary Leata Roberta Mona Keys of Hollis Okla graduates high school together.
M E Church notes Nelden Welker pastor. World Service offering over 40.00 last Sunday. Loyal Daughters class taught by Mrs Turns er won silver cup. offering over 14.00, third year to win. Epworth League events include special music 7:16.9, leaders Blanche Gimer and Donald Diesie. Lawn party June 30 at Renwick for families, replaces annual picnic. Baptismal services and reception of members planned for Renwick and Bay tamal services next Sunday.
The church outlines a Sunday plan led by Pastor J A Hurley including 10 a m Bible School urged for all ages, a morning Worship addressing the repeal of the eighteenth amendment, a ballot explanation for June 20, and an afternoon Young Peoples Meeting followed by a brief evening worship. A Saturday choir rehearsal is noted.
Evangelical Church led by Pastor Laurence Sohl offers Sunday School at 10:00 AM and Morning Worship at 6:00 PM for Pentecost with the title God Working Threes. Miss Dorothy Dawson leads the study The Holy Spirit. Evening Worship at 8:00 PM features Peters Preaching. Ladies Aid meets first Wednesday. Women’s group ALS gathers second Wednesday monthly.
St Pauls Lutheran Church led by Pastor Geo F Dirks plans a dual Sunday School picnic at the Claus Block farm home with an outdoor preaching service at 10 30 a m. Families should bring their dinner and dish for a cafeteria style meal. All members urged to attend.
T H Alexander, a clever Southern columnist, once facetiously urged that all lawyers be hanged. In response to protests from the legal profession he apologized, saying they should have known he did not really mean it and that not more than three fourths of lawyers should be hung.
Judge J G Somers of Newton fined a man $25 after he claimed to be joking when he conversed with two jurors about money during a forgery case. The judge cited no humor in the exchange and upheld the penalty amid defense objections.
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