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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1962
Page
2
The article warns that many small businesses lose money to bad checks written by strangers. It notes that some firms write off such losses as a cost of doing business and many prosecutions fail due to lack of action. It advises merchants to refuse checks from strangers and require strong ID and address proof, plus clear internal rules and knowledge of check laws.
Readers warn of a proposed postage increase that would burden small weekly papers like The Times. The letter notes Wright County subscribers face a 0.52 dollar yearly rise, a dramatic jump of over nine hundred percent, and urges Congress, especially the Senate, to consult the public before acting.
Fragments indicate schools extended by telegraphed snow closures and added Saturday sessions to catch up. The note references several days being closed and plans to compensate with two Saturdays while hoping no further cancellations occur.
A baby girl Sharon Kay Boe named to Mr and Mrs Fred Bosworth of Renwick on June 7 1804. The article details her senior year subjects and activities including office practice home economics English government and chemistry. Extracurriculars feature girls glee club FHA speech and band. Sharon’s achievements include junior year honor roll and a typing award of 40 words per minute. The piece notes her family church affiliation and a past car accident, plus hopes for a new school addition to broaden course offerings. It mentions Boone Valley students participating in a program and introduces Galen born February 27 1044, with a long contact list of activities and future plans. The page lists many staff and readers and notes local social visits and hosting events.
The World Day of Prayer ceremony took place on March 9 at St Paul Liberan church in Renwick with nearly all high school students attending. Buses transported students to the church for a program presented by Renwick area church ladies and Rev Laurice Sereyffeler.
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