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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1932
Page
5
A country editor visits a store for advertising talk and faces disbelief as the merchant claims ads do no good. The anecdote recalls Noah’s flood, the earth’s shape, Lindbergh’s flight, and other famous unbeliefs, illustrating how public belief shapes actions and expectations.
Reports warn that smut and other diseases hit crops hard, cutting yields by about one third. A field broadside urges large scale use of Seresan seed treatments for oats, corn, potatoes, sweet clover, and other grains before sowing, noting easy, quick application and a ten cent per unit price for seed treatment products.
A farewell reception honored Mr and Mrs J Schneider as they move to Minneapolis Minnesota and Chinook for Mr Subwailer's new post at Rawleigh Co The event at the 10 0b hall drew about 125 attendees with music readings a poem and tributes including an address by Howard Granner and best wishes for their future.
An account recalls Henry Grot and companions washing a car, getting it stuck in a flooded creek pasture. While attempting a pull with a tractor, the team shifted and the car slid over the creek bank, ending with only the top visible as they fled for help. The crew later returned with a tractor to extract the vehicle.
Governor Dana Turnurfis proclaims April 1 1982 Arbor Day urging planting of young trees during spring season. The proclamation notes the bicentennial year of George Washington and ties tree planting to national unity and equal rights goals. Swen City visitors Mrs red Roaronaaen and her parents toured the area.
Dr Frank H Vizetally, editor of a leading dictionary, rebuked pedants in a lecture on English usage. He notes the language evolves with time, endorses some informal forms for clarity and vigor, and discusses spelling pronunciation grammar and rules as built by speakers over centuries.
The town election held Morday produced 184 voters the highest in twelve years and possibly ever. Dietrich Ehner is reelected mayor. Councilmen elected were W E Phipps M Babler W Hy Long Chas Schipull and George Latch. Phipps Schipull are veteran council members. Babler Long and Lateh succeed Black McCurry and Walker. D J Christenson elected treasurer and Henry Goigel assessor.
Dean of Masar township notes Denmark's farmers close poorhouses long ago and sell through cooperatives, arguing that cooperative marketing has transformed Denmark and could do the same for the United States if adopted widely.
County Auditor J GC McMarland announces another candidacy in the Times. He has held the office for several terms and is praised for efficiency. The public is urged to support his reappointment due to his courteous and prompt service through his office.
Klassie to sell new and used farm implements on Manin Street Renwick this Saturday afternoon starting at 1 o clock. Large stock including nearly all Lae machinery to be offered during the afternoon. Saxton died early yesterday at Cherokee state hospital. Funeral set for Friday at 2 o clock at the Methodist church to Hardy.
Renwick students select Once In A Lifetime as this year’s class play a romantic comedy written by Charles Quimby Burdette. The district music contest goes to Eagle Grove April 1 and 2 with soloists and a 32 member orchestra. Baseball season stirs with veterans and others shaping throwing arms awaiting lineup tweaks.
Laverne Korleski and Beryl Mimbach earned tens in Drill 27 and 28 while English class prepared for next week’s est paper. Last Thursday we toured Renwick Hatchery and the week prior students made kites and enjoyed a sport despite a few losses. Corwin Peer and Reanon Wichers treated the children with candy on their birthdays.
Primary Hoom News details a creamery butter making activity by Merwin Maurer Dane Packard and Marlin Klassic. They churned sour cream into butter, salted it, cooled it, and shared with Story Hour Club. Also notes dog day, guests Harold Alessie Harald Wickera and visits by Joe Lane's cousin doyce Edgar.
Me and Mrs. F J Wonek of Mirrshadtown visited last Friday and Saturday at the George Krise home. Mrs Celia Looby of Rapti City S J who has been visiting relatives in the past three weeks went to Guldfield to visit mat Sunday.
Wright County Board of Supervisors, by unanimous vote, ruled to submit the question of paying for primary roads to a public vote, setting April 23 as election day. The plan covers paving primary routes No 4 No 15 and No 60 from Goldfield to the Hamilton county line with possible extension if funds remain. Fred B White, chief highway engineer, urged letting as many paving contracts as possible before summer to save money, noting costs under 20 000 per mile and that Iowa counties practice early contracting.
George R. McBosyel pastor notes wise living with five observances for speech. April 7 hosts Men’s Sub District Rally at Kanatha and Epworth League Sub District Rally at Cor with speaker President O’Brian of Morningside College. April 8 features Sub-District Missionary Telly at Clarion from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Four national speakers to give a sermon at Renwick church at 7:30 p.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship 11:15 a.m.
Sunday School at 9 a.m. with an engaging class led by an efficient teacher. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. with the message He Shall Prosper. 7 p.m. Young People's Meeting led by a capable leader. 8 p.m. Evening Worship with The Fighter sermon. Friday 2 p.m. Mission Circle meets with Mrs Rockwood and Mrs Oscar Engstrom. Beginning next Sunday all evening services start one half hour later. Everyone is invited.
Evangelical Church 3 under Pastor Haehlen offers Sunday worship at 7:30 p m and 8 p m with midweek service each Tuesday at Mrs Anna Schneider's home at 7 p m Junior E G G meets first and third Sundays at 11 a m Logies Aid Society meets first Wednesday monthly Woman's Missionary Society meets second Wednesday Choir practice Thursdays at 7 30 p m
St Pauls Lutheran Church led by Pastor Geo B Dirks invites worshippers. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. American services at 11:00 a.m. German worship on the last Sunday of each month at 9:00 a.m. Luther League devotional first and third Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Ladies Aid meets first Wednesday each month at 2:00 p.m. You are welcome to our place of worship.
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