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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
6
A Saturday incident near Carter's restaurant saw eighteen horse riders and a buggy collision after lights went out. Jehimet Varkard suffered facial injuries, others unhurt. riders repaired the buggy and authorities warned of possible action if violence recurs.
A local couple, Edred H. Packard and Harriet Marenee Blaie of Colfax, were married Wednesday afternoon at the Algona Methodist parsonage. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs I A Blaie, taught near Colfax and is well known in the community. The groom, son of Mrs A A Packard, is a bookkeeper and mechanic at Henry Claussen's Garage. They will live with the groom's mother temporarily.
The Tea Wins fast game team traveled to face the Dons last Sunday and secured a decisive victory in a near-slick shutout until the seventh inning when Renwick scored. Renwick drove in three more runs in the eighth and added two more in the ninth with two outs. Dows managed a solo run, but Renwick’s eleven straight wins this season stand out. Next Sunday the locals host Webster City at Renwick Ball Park.
A large Wednesday crowd on Main Street watched Harry Parkard win a side bet race against Walter Long. Parkard, known locally for speed, outpaced Long on the track. Organizers expect more races to occur soon, though past attempts have faced delays.
Renwick resident M. Smith reportedly had a row with several neighbors and was escorted to Humboldt by authorities to answer for misdeeds. He was fined 100 dollars and bounded for 800 dollars to keep the peace in the future.
A Des Moines station lounge discussion quotes a chaplain and a businessman on how advertising helped win World War I. They recount the 1918 U S troop numbers in France and the July 1918 Baker disclosure of 500000 troops, then credit American advertising with inspiring resolve. They note the Chateau-Thierry breakthrough and 110 days of fighting ending in German defeat, attributing victory to advertising.
Editor A E Clayton and Alice J Peterson were united in marriage last Tuesday at noon by Rev. Odd. Rachel Jenkins and Ida Peterson witnessed. Clayton, known in local circles, has long been with the Advance farm department. Peterson, daughter of O J Peterson, was a teacher and stenographer in law offices. The couple plan a two week honeymoon at Clear Lake. They have a ready furnished home and will receive congratulations from friends. Republican notes the event.
Aulger Bros yearly show features Renwick praised by crowds as they present Addison's latest drama The Tanderfoots. The big night is Monday, June 80th, with a band, orchestra, and tented pavilion as the season's treat.
Charles Thompson remodeled the former cement plant into a skating rink and opened it to the public last Saturday night. A good crowd attended the opening and the proprietor expects lively patronage.
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