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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1938

Page

5

Senator Dickinson Addresses Men's Meeting at I O O F Hall

Senator L J Dickinson spoke at the Men’s Community Club banquet in the I O O F hall last Monday night with sixty men present. The talk focused on New Deal spending and financing, noting his long public life with frequent government views. The program featured high school orchestra numbers, a girls’ trio, and a student sketch. Maine Yanney was elected president and Hartimer secretary for the coming year.

L. J. Dickinson Rebekahs Senator Dickinson Maine Yanney Hartimer

Richardson and Maurer Elected to School Board

In Monday's election C. A. Richardson received 85 votes and S. C. Maurer 49 votes to win seats on the school board. A. H. Stafford had 81 votes, with Henry Eggerth and W. H. Longs gaining a few scattered ballots. Maurer’s name was written in sufficient times to elect him, while Richardson and Stafford were the only names on the ballot. Fritz Britt won the treasurer post with 11 votes. Ninety two ballots were cast.

C. A. Richardson S. C. Maurer A. H. Stafford Henry Eggerth W.H. Longs Richardson Stafford Maurer Fritz Britt Ninty

Maynard Yeakle Injures Leg in Restaurant Scuffle

Maynard Yeakle suffered a fracture to a small bone just above the ankle after a scuffle with a friend at Selgelid's restaurant Saturday morning. He initially did not seek immediate medical care, the ankle swelled, and the bone was later reduced and set in a cast. He will use crutches for several weeks.

Maynard Yeakel Selgelid

Renwick High Entering Twelve Numbers in Subdistrict Contest

Renwick high school competes in the subdistrict state music contest with about twenty schools entered. The entry includes the orchestra choir glee clubs mixed and solo vocal groups and solo performances scheduled for Thursday Friday Saturday at Belmond.

Renwick Belmond

Henry Eggerth Injured in Tractor Accident

Henry Eggerth sustained a leg injury when a tractor crank backfired last Monday. A subsequent x ray revealed a broken bone fragment. he is in a cast and using crutches, expecting several weeks of limited activity.

Henry Eggerth

Jeanette Anderson to Wed Harold Hansen March 19

Miss Jeanette Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Anton Anderson of Renwick will marry Harold Hansen son of Mr and Mrs Hans Hansen of Goldfield on Saturday March 19 at Thor. The couple plans a farm home west of Goldfield. Anderson a 1935 Renwick graduate attended Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls and teaches a rural school in Lake Township. A shower for Anderson was held at her parents with 35 guests.

Jeanette Anderson Anton Anderson Renwick Harold Hansen Hans Hansen Goldfield Thor Miss Anderson Renwick High School Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Lake Township Anderson

Humboldt County Relief Distributes 11000 Pounds of Food

Relief office in Humboldt County reports over 11,000 pounds of food distributed to needy families through March 1. Potatoes 6609 pounds beans 500 rice 430 apples 1400 oranges 1800 prunes 900. In total 141 families and 15 single persons received relief while 162 families and 126 unemployables were on relief.

Humboldt County

Fortnightly club election honors at Goettsch home

The Fortnightly club met last Thursday at Mrs. H E Goettsch’s home. Officers elected: President Mrs George Latch, Vice President Mrs L W Fleming, Secretary Mrs Maynard Yeakel, Treasurer Mrs Calle Tanck. A program by Mrs C A Richardson titled Historical Shrines in Iowa followed. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

H. E.goettsch George Latch Maynard Yeakel Calle Tanck C. A. Richardson Iowa

McCurrys Celebrate Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Roy McCurry were surprised at OW W McCurry home and Mr and Mrs Carroll Packard hosted relatives last Friday to honor their thirtieth anniversary. Refreshments were served and the couple received an electric iron as a gift.

Roy McCurry OW. W. McCurry Carroll’ Packard McCurry

Stauffachers host large dinner for anniversaries

Mr and Mrs Jake Stauffacher hosted many relatives at a large dinner at their home last Sunday to celebrate their forty sixth wedding anniversary. The event also marked the twenty year milestone of Mr and Mrs Ch A Walker whose anniversary was observed the day before.

Jake. Stauffacher Chas. A. Walker

Surprise Birthday Gathering at Mrs Bell’s Home

A group of Jadies gathered at Mrs. George Bell’s last Friday to celebrate her birthday with gifts and refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Ballard plus children moved into rooms above Kelling's cafe. The Literary Guild met at Mrs. Robt Foley’s home last Thursday afternoon. Dr. W H Martindale of Woolstock moved here and stays with his daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs R R Rush. A spring rain began Monday night and continued Tuesday, leaving unimproved roads poor. The wind turned north, cooling the area. Mr and Mrs A D Gimer and two sisters and brothers-in-law and other relatives visited from Boise, Riverside, and Sheridan, Ark, and spent time in Riceville and Marshalltown.

Guy Ballard Kelling Literary Guild Robt. Foley W.H. Martindale Woolstock R. R. Rush A. D. Gimer Mayme McCormick Boise Idaho S. L. Gile Riverside Calif Fred Fouts Sheridan Ark Riceville Marshalltown

Twenty One Years Ago Items From Renwick Times

Items copied from the Renwick Times dated March 15 1917 note people visiting home from Cresco Ceylon Mian Des Moines and Webster City Mrs Henry Eastman hosted the B T W club Minnie Stauffacher returned to Webster City Ethel Beckwith visited Fenton Miss Alice Merson bridal shower and marriage at her parents home Kanawha Record reports a 10 pound son to auctioneer and Mrs Herm Brommond Hazel Benner's daughter injured at home St Stanifacher loses finger joints from engine start LaVerne News Stantacher 25th wedding anniversary celebrated with a large dinner and gifts of silverware

Minnie Stauffacher Webster City Ethel Beckwith Fenton George Yeoman G. L Purdy JT. C. Heggen Alice Merson Fred Walkner Kanawha Herm Brommond Fred Gugger Fred Hertz Gugger Algora

Renwick Womans Club Meeting at Mrs Peters Home

The Renwick Womans club met last Thursday afternoon at Mrs G S Peters home. Mrs Walter Phipps led the music and Mrs Charles Trask directed the lesson on "Diets for the Sick and Well." Lunch was served by the hostess at the close of the meeting.

Renwick Womans Club G. S. Peters Walter Phipps Charles Trask

Life Begins At College at Renwick Theatre Friday and Saturday

Renwick Theatre presents two shows each night starting 7 15 and 9 00 on March 18 and 19 with Life Begins at College starring Ritz Brothers Joan Davis and Gloria Stuart plus News. On March 22 and 23 Swing High Swing Low with Carole Lombard Fred MacMurray and Trailer Paradise. Wednesday Drawing Night with registration on Tuesday. drawing night 10e 26¢ other nights 10c 20¢. Tune in to WMT every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 12 55 noon for Cass theatre circuit news.

Ritz Brothers Joan Davis Gloria Stuart Carole Lombard Fred MacMurray Trailer Paradise WMT Cass Theatre

Renwick Times Subscription Notice

The Renwick Times, established in 1834 and published every Thursday, carries a subscription rate of one year for a fee of 2.00. L. W. Miller is listed as the paper’s entry at the Renwick Post Office.

Renwick Times L. W. Miller Renwick

First Baptist Churches Schedule and New Renwick Group

Sunday School at 10 a m at First Baptist Church Ewing Holland with James Nelson Sant leading Morning Worship at 11 a m Evening Service at 7 29 pm. Thursday midweek service at 7 30 pm at Orris French home. New Renwick Baptist Gospel team forms local program. Cordial invitation extended to all services.

James Nelson Sant

Evangelical Church EL J Lawton Announces Services

The Evangelical Church EL J in Lawton lists Sunday School at 1 am led by Pastor Jenna Zimmerman. Morning worship at 11 o clock with evening services at 7 36. Bible study Thursday at 7 80, choir rehearsal follows, and children meet Saturday afternoon at 2 50.

Jenna Zimmerman Supe Saturdey

Des Moines Visit Noted Notable Capitol Lawn Spreader

While in Des Moines last Sunday a wanure spreader on the capitol lawn was observed after heavy fertilization. The piece questions the janitor’s handling of waste from beneath the gilded dome, reflecting local curiosity and humor.

Des Moines Capitol Lawn B. S

Also Mentioned on This Page

Renwick Savings Bank Renwick, Iowa Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation County of Humboldt Total Resources State of Iowa M. Babler D. J. Christenson M. Babier H. Klassie Edw. Oppedahl Maynard Yeakle Eagle Grove Market Schwenck R. K. Uhr George Bell Venus Merson Cresco Esther Straight Ceylon Mian Nellie Thiel Wm. Black St. Paul Minn Henry Eastman B. T. W. Club Alice Meron Hazel Henry Benner Lee Potter Farm Livermore Roy Witham Vern Lindstrom Ernest Griebel Fred Rasmussen Henry Claussen Louis Rabiner Bud Hazelwood Pat. Hawthorne Fort Dodge LaVerne News Stanifacher St. L. Pomp House J. B. Stantacher Mrs Renwick Theatre First Baptist Church Ewing Holland Evangelical Church EL J Lawton Ruth Pigi Ceder Falls Arnold Simpson Jackson, Minn Howard Wenken Otto Swangon Tuesder Roy Steven Searville Mr. Babier Henry Groh Fred Leffer Kenawhe Homer Thiel of Havelock Charles Bell of Newton Dr. L. R. Turner Harry Bonwell Eagle Grove Perley Selgelid Vernon Vernon Cemetery Association Serurdey W.E. Hunter Newey C. C. Hunter Rockwell City M. A. Retman Chris Helmke George M McCurry Rey Nimer Hempton Strdey Wimer Mrs. Phipps Will McGowan Mercy Hospital Glen Cook San Diego Navy Wendal Henry Clifford Sadderns Dakota City A. T. Saxton Hardy Hazel, Milliron Hollywood Roy Noble Version Consolidated School Saxton
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