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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1938
Page
5
The weather summary notes a recent snow and sleet storm, followed by milder conditions and continued overcast skies. It highlights March’s unpredictability and the hope for an early spring while cautioning not to expect too much.
The little daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Long was taken to Lutheran hospital in Fort Dodge last Friday for ear and throat treatment. Mrs. Long accompanies her. several relatives and friends have visited during the week. The baby is reported much improved.
In California among those known in this community who registered at the 1938 Winter picnic of Iowans held at Lincoln park Los Angeles Calif on Saturday February 27 were Mrs J W Merson Mr and Mrs Fred T Bell Dick McCurry Nina Pope Mc Curry G P Christensen C Pierce W D Smith Mrs Hattie Krutsinger.
Hanson and Nerem open the North Side Garage offering automobile and tractor repair and painting, plus retail gas and oil. They invite public patronage.
The Men’s Community Club announces a banquet on Monday evening in the T C40 F hall. Those attending without session tickets must reserve by Saturday night with Monte Fleming.
Will Anderson confined to his home this winter due to poor health was visited Monday by old fiddlin friends Mark Fowler and Stanley of Humboldt Chas Fowler from Nebraska Amos Johnson and Alvin of Hardy and Marshall Barr of Eagle Grove They spent the afternoon recalling memories and played pieces on Addie and guitar.
Mr and Mrs Wm Beenen entertained the L B P bridge club with a 7 o clock dinner at their home last Thursday evening. Five stables were noted. The club will meet once more before the final payoff when the five couples with the season's lowest scores entertain the rest of the group at a large dinner.
Mrs. Fred Gugisberg entertained the Know Your Neighbor club at her home last Thursday afternoon. The gathering was social in nature and refreshments were served at the close of the meeting.
The Ren wick High School sophomore class will host a party for the junior class Friday evening March 11 from 7 30 to 10 30 at the schoolhouse. Miss Wilking is the sponsor. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Harry Wigans at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Dodge last Saturday March 5. The mother and child are reported doing well.
Kanawha Reporter Esther Marie Howlett reports the wedding of Esther Marie Howlett to Pred W. Walk at the Little Brown Church in Nashua on a Saturday afternoon February 26 at 1 o clock. Attendants were Viola Walk and Robert Howlett. The couple plans to start housekeeping on a farm northwest of Kanawha.
Mr and Mrs John Kerr entertained a group of guests at a 6 30 dinner last Sunday to celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary. A centerpiece of yellow jonquils and a yellow green color scheme complemented a two course dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs M B Richardson Mr and Mrs Fred Rasmussen Mr and Mrs W F Phipps Mr and Mrs Wilbur Nissen and daughter Donna Miss Irene Larson Norman Peer and Mr and Mrs Donald McGowen and daughter Keren. The guests presented the Kerrs with an electric toaster.
Mr and Mrs Maine Yanney hosted a squad dinner at their home on Friday evening at seven oclock to celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary. Guests played bridge after dinner with prizes awarded for high and low scores and various traveling and consolation honors. The year 1917 marks the Yanners marriage.
Mrs. Howard Barton hosted a Wednesday surprise party for Lavonne Helmke with guests arriving unprepared. Mr Barton chauffeured the guests after the event. They played rock and enjoyed refreshments.
Mrs. Virgil Erwin hosted a Friday afternoon bridge luncheon at her home. Four tables played and Mrs. O. A. Overbaugh won the high score prize while Mrs. Floyd Lane took the traveling prize.
A roundup of town moves and events in Renwick and nearby areas includes Lewis Johnson relocating to a Hardy farm, Ernest Jones renting rooms above A B Richardson’s store, and J B Yanney’s family moving into the Casper Norder residence. Many residents attended Eastern Star events, a Corner Store staff party, and a Humboldt visit. new marriages were licensed in Clarion. and local officials including Roy Frank and Joe Franks assumed positions in farm and breeder groups. The piece notes spring signs, local poultry updates, and a birthday celebration for W W McCurry, with church services, a wedding, and a birthday dinner.
Friday and Saturday March 11 12 begin at 7 15 and 9 00 Featuring MET HIM IN PARIS with Claudette Colbert and Robert Young Also Service With a Smile and News Tuesday and Wednesday March 15 16 Song Of The Trail with Jack Randall Warner Richmond and Kathleen Eliot Plus short comedies in the program
Wednesday is Drawing Night with registration on Tuesday for Wednesday drawings. Drawing night costs 10 to 26 cents, other night 10 to 20 cents. Tune in on WMT every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 12 55 noon for Cass theatre circuit news and free admissions.
J F Miller, Republican candidate for state representative from Humboldt County, visited the Times office last Saturday. Born in Chetsworth, he grew up on farms near Alexander, taught in country schools, attended Valparaiso University and Iowa State Teachers College, and ran a farm elevator at Latimer before buying a grain business at Dakota City. He owns farms in Humboldt County since 1910, spends summers there, and has long civic work for farm improvement. he has a daughter in the grain business and a son.
The Boone Pioneers and Liberty Boone Modern Las held a joint meeting at the Nelson venue. A man introduced the year’s program and Wright County music chairmen presented. Patra Carter spoke on highway safety fortifications.
Mrs John Zimmerman hosted a dinner last Sunday celebrating the anniversary of Mr and Mrs Zimmerman. Twenty eight members of the family and friends joined and filled the dining room to share the meal and mark the occasion.
Missionary societies of the Baptist, Eral and Methodist churches held World Day of Prayer at the Baptist church last Friday afternoon with an engaging program. Miss Esther Merkle of Lucerne, a Kentucky mountain missionary, delivered a talk.
Three Kossuth county farmers report receiving worthless checks last week for horses sold to a stranger buyer. Merchants and other individuals are urged to secure cash before parting with goods as rubber checks become increasingly common.
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