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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1931
Page
5
Belmond Independent reports farmer Letnvach near Belmond loses five horses in a puzzling manner. Additional stock sickened after feeding. examinations reveal ground glass, tacks, nails, gravel in stomachs. Suspected poison, with further tests and inquiries underway as a busy period for the farmer continues.
The Gilmore City Enterprise reports a pastor Kangageal charged after a woman, age 37, said he suddenly kissed her in his library. She sought $6,000 but received nothing. the piece questions contributory negligence and damages, suggesting the claim may be overstated.
A Bancroft skirmish amid rival crews over territorial rights surfaces as price cuts and competition spark brawls. One man sustains a bruised ear and groin kicks before calm returns, while two famed dogs, Snip and Igloo, die under unusual circumstances.
Mrs. Marshall Barr wife of Marshall Barr of Spring Grove born Annie Kunice Alexander on March d 1887 in Spring Grove. She died April 25 1081 at home near Garyfield Indiana aged 44 years one month and 22 days. Survived by husband mother and stepfather three sisters a brother two nieces a nephew and many relatives. Burial details not provided.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness in their sorrow and for the beautiful flowers. Gratitude also goes to the singers. Named individuals are Mr. Marshall Barr Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Deubert and the sisters and brother.
W R White of Iowa State College urges owners to sell nonproductive hens now as they will be idle three to five months and consume six to seven pounds of feed monthly. He recommends reducing the flock to one third of last fall’s hens by September and culling early to avoid losses during molting. Signs of ceased production include wilting combs and yellow shanks.
A Thursday night fire in Thor damaged the town hall and adjacent structures. Discovered near 11:30 p.m. by banker Teter Lund, three-area fire departments fought the blaze for about three hours. The hall spread to Julius Knutson’s home and to a nearby garage and barn, with the Knutson residence saved but smoky and water damaged. Hal Weatre’s home escaped major damage though a garage and barn burned. town records reportedly unkept at the time.
A quotation contrasts ordinary citizens with Uncle Sam, noting that the latter can borrow vast sums when faced with a crisis. The remark highlights fiscal latitude and the tension between individual prudence and national borrowing power.
A special services plan honors mothers with a family day next Sunday at First Baptist Church. Homer Thiel leads the morning and evening worship on My Mother and Two Generations Understanding Each Other, with Rev. McDowell of the M. F. Church preaching at the Union Mothers' Day Service.
The piece notes Boston in 1757 drawing the first American speed law to curb rapid coaches and carriages on Sundays. It bans fast travel to protect public worship, with a penalty of 10 shillings for the master of any servant delivering the carriage. The article also touches on economic mood and distant war references.
Treynor superintendent Debhert Pidgeon announces a sleep period in the Treynor consolidated school kindergarten. Fourteen cats are kept in the building for one hour daily as the students rest, followed by a 14 minute play period. Bus transportation keeps kindergartners in school from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. due to long travel. Kathleen O'Hearn of Fort Dodge is the kindergarten teacher.
Evangelical Church J Haeblen led by Pastor invites Sunday School at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m. Evening service 7 30 p m. Midweek service every Tuesday at 7 p m at Mrs Anna Schneider's home. Junior meeting monthly Sunday at 10 a m. Ladies Aid first Wednesday monthly. Woman's Missionary Society second Wednesday monthly. Choir practice Thursday at 7 30 p m.
St Pauls Lutheran Church invites worship at 11:00 a m on Sundays with German service on the last Sunday of each month at 9:00 a m Luther League devotional meets first and third Sundays at 7 30 p m Ladies Aid gathers first Wednesday at 2 00 p m Pastor Geo F Dirks leads the congregation at the church.
George Kt McDowell, pastor, notes the Sunday School at 10:18 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. The notice invites all not regularly attending elsewhere to worship with them.
Governor Roosevelt dismissed charges against Mayor Kimme Walker amid a city affair committee probe. Reformers target Roosevelt, warning city troubles could hamper his presidential prospects, political observers say.
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