Renwick Musicians Win Top Honors in District Contest
Renwick high school music students ranked among the district's best after a Britt contest held over Thursday to Saturday. About sixty entrants from the local school competed in group and solo events, earning seven superior and four excellent rankings. Superior awards went to violin solo Patricia Turner, miscellaneous string group, soprano Helen Latch, boys glee club, mixed chorus, orchestra, and girls glee club. Excellent honors were earned by piano solo Ruth Pigi, contralto Carmen Peer, baritone Richard Beebe, and girls small vocal group.
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Renwick
Britt
Patricia Turner
Pat
Helen Latch
Ruth Pigi
Carmen Peer
Richard Beebe
Large Attendance at Shipping Ass'n Meeting
A large crowd attended the Farmers' Co-operative Shipping association annual meeting at the Legion hall in Renwick last Saturday. Dinner at noon filled all tables benches and some sat on the floor. It was the best attendance in years. The business session followed with a healthy year end report, especially in cattle shipping. J. F. Reiling was retained as manager and Eli Broberg as secretary for another year.
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Farmers’ Co-operative Shipping Association
Legion Hall
Renwick
J. F. Reiling
Eli Broberg
Small Fire at Hazelwood House and Local Notices
A small fire Saturday morning at the Hazelwood house moved in from the stove pipe in an upstairs room. The Roy Rice family had recently moved in after months of vacancy and damage was minor. Various local notices report visits, anniversaries, and business ads including seed sales and a farm implement auction with a large crowd and limited parking.
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Hazelwood House
Roy Rice
H. Klassie
Mr. Klassie
State Committee Sets County Corn Acreage
The state agricultural conservation committee chaired by Ralph Smith sets Iowan corn acreage at 10,954,978 acres for 1987. It pro-rates by county based on past year figures with Humboldts 106,502 acres Wrights 143,716 Hancock 125,102 and Kensyth 225,930. The total limit sits above 1936 plantings but below 1922 peak.
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Iown
Ralph Smith
State Agricultural Conservation Committee
Humboldt County
Wright County
Hancock County
Kensyth County
Trowbridge Couple Observe 60th Anniversary in Kanawha
Mr and Mrs Frank H Trowbridge marked sixty years of marriage at their Kanawha home last Thursday March 11. Pioneer Wright county residents long resided on a Renwick farm before moving to Kanawha. Mrs Trowbridge 81 and Mr Trowbridge 84, both in fairly good health, welcomed many friends for well wishes.
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Edward Lunde
Sioux City
Jake Stauffacher
Frank H. Trowbridge
Kanawha
Maroh
Trowbridge
Wright County
Renwick
Mr. Trowbridge
Fortnightly Club entertains at Mrs. Clarence Johnson home
The Fortnightly club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Clarence Johnson last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. W. H. Long gave two very interesting lessons on Libraries and Mrs. M. Kirk Sperry conducted two games. The hostess served refreshments at the close of the program.
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Clarence Johnson
W. H.long
Literary Guild meets at Arlo McGowan home
The Literary Guild met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Arlo McGowan home with a lesson on The History of Renwick taught by Mrs. Harold Amosson. Refreshments were served at the close of the program.
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Literary Guild
Arlo McGowan
Renwick
Harold Amosson
Renwick Womans Club Meets On China and Glass Program
The Renwick Womans Club held its regular meeting last Thursday afternoon at Mrs. John Carlesen's home. Mrs. T. J. Miller presented the program on China and Glass. Eleven cases of eggs worth about 70 dollars were stolen Tuesday night from Humboldt Produce Company in Humboldt. Miss Jean Pearson of Storm Lake, Mrs. Justine Steussy, Miss Florence Warren, and Miss Miriem Evans of Livermore visited here last Sunday with Miss Norene Griebel. March weather varied with mild days, some snow flurries, and a shower yesterday.
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Renwick Womans’ Club
Humboldt Produce Company
Humboldt
Jean Pearson
Storm Lake
Justine Steussy
Florence Warren
Miriem Evans
Livermore
Norene Griebel
Renwick News Roundup from March 16 1916
Twenty-One Years Ago items report Wilbur Phipps fracturing two fingers on ice and Alpha Packard and Walter Longt recovering from measles. Mrs Ed Cody from Cylinder visited Ernest Griebe home. Ernest James moved above the pool hall. the Frakes family moved to the farm. John Rasmussen suffers fifth stroke, in serious condition. Merry Few club met with Mrs R M Goettsch. Mrs M J Holt led. Mrs Harvey McPeak ill with Dr Sams attending. School election results: H M Jenkins trustee, R M Goettsch treasurer. Gilbert Larson to work for Clare Long. Adella Larson clerking in Richardson's. Old school building torn down. new front view from south. Rev Hocking and family to sail from England. return to America. Death of Mrs Harry Wigans. funeral at Baptist church. P T Bell buys Goldfield Chronicle. will run both papers. Villa bandit raid on Columbus NM. 15 Americans killed incl James Dean. County subscribed 3000 reward for Villa. US troops ordered into Mexico. James Dean, a former farmer, body of stein man being brought for burial.
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Wilbur Phipps
Alpha Packard
Walter Longt
Ed Cody
Cylinder
Ernest Griebe
Andy Frakes
Walter Frakes
John Rasmussen
Merry Few Club
R. M. Goettsch
M. J. Holt
Harvey McPeak
Sams
Clarion
H. M. Jenkins
Gilbert Larson
Clare Long
Adella Larson
Richardson
Rev. Hocking
Renwick
England
America
Harry Wigans
Baptist Church
P. T. Bell
The
Renwick Times
Vernon Theatore
Goldfield Chronicle
General Villa
Columbus
N. M
James Dean
Fairfield
Villa
United States
Mexico
Stein
Renwick Creamery Reports 1936 Business Gain
The Renwick Creamery shows higher 1936 business with 1 820 485 pounds of cream and 670 287 pounds manufactured. Butter sales total 73 301 pounds locally, 566 986 pounds shipped to market. Receipts reach 213 317 49 dollars versus 196 734 75 in 1935. Des Moines visitors and local social notes follow. Ottosen high school basketball advances to state meet after district win.
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Renwick
Renwick Times announces subscription rate
The Renwick Times, established in 1884 and published every Thursday morning by L. W. Miller, lists a subscription rate of one year for $2.00 as it enters the Renwick Post Office as second class mail.
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Renwick Times
L. W. Miller
Renwick
Mavier
Soggy Sentimentality and National Debt Critique
The piece blasts soggy sentimentality in public life and warns emergency spending, rising taxes, and mounting debt distort economic values. It notes billions rather than millions now shape perception, condemns pre election promises, and calls for collective action to confront the tax burden carried by all citizens.
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Congress
Centre
The Small Town Advantage Over City Life
Residents argue small towns offer companionship and safety, with trusted neighbors and affordable meals. They contrast city life’s loneliness with a closer community, noting fewer robberies, personal aid, and a news focus on familiar people.
Supreme Court wipes out Iowa hunting and fishing laws
Iowa Supreme Court ruling ends all hunting and fishing regulations by the state conservation commission. Officials say a closed season now applies to everything, while others argue the opposite, noting there would be no violations without any fish and game laws.
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Iowa Supreme Court
State Conservation Commission
Growth of Fish Length Remains Under Study
Scientists work to determine how long fish continue to grow with results depending on who reports the findings. The issue hinges on interpretation and narrative framing.
Harsh Weather Warnings Prompt Ready Winter Gear
In a seasonal reminder, residents prepare for mixed winter conditions with snow shovels and umbrellas at hand. Local forecasts suggest fluctuating precipitation and brief cold snaps, urging readiness for sudden storms and icy sidewalks.
Man learns failure comes from blame, not effort
A wisdom quote notes that a man may fail repeatedly yet remains a failure only when he begins to blame others for his results. It emphasizes personal accountability over excuses.
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Renwick Savings Bank
Insurance and Farm Loans
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Renwick, Iowa
A. B. Richardson
Shirley Temple
Northrup King & Co
McGowan Grocery
Baby
Louis Heitland
Iowa
Mr. Heitland
Heitland Produce
Whelp’s Hatchery
Bancroft, Iowa
H. S. Musicians
Shipping Ass’n Meeting
Orville F. Carlson
Fort. Dodge
Chas. Schipull
Josge Fisher
la Verne
Vena Rohner
Edward Wy. Pickard
Renwick Theatre
Men On
Frank McHugh
Joan Blondell
Allen Jenkins
Ole Olsen
Chica Johnson
Pathe Topic
Major Bowes
Ernest James
R. E. McGowan
C. A. Richardson
Irené Larson
Marion McGowan
Fred Rasmussen
Des Moines
Harley Muhm
Pexey
J. F. Kelting
Ottosen High School
Webster City
Metropolitien
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