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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1930
Page
7
Local notes report visitors and social events including a Sunday gathering at Meltindiat church with D J Cheiraterson and daughters Mingaret and Ruth. Olga BSchipull traveled from Bradynte with Mr and Mrs W G Snyder attending kinfolk and Mother's Day program planned at Mrs J Wo Miller’s home.
A reader notes that most chicks hatch in May and discusses market differences in chick start content. Observations include how to tell foot values of different feed types and the protein fat and nitrogen content listed on bags, with emphasis on feed quality and estimation of value.
Renwick residents vote to establish a town flower, selecting the rose as the preferred bloom. The decision is expected to be celebrated publicly, with related beautification efforts at Smith Park and near local landmarks.
A Kanawha driver, Ola Olson, loaded with hogs, crossed a railroad crossing when a Northwestern freight struck the rear of his truck. The collision threw Olson and the hogs from the vehicle, the truck damaged but no injuries reported. The village notes include social visits, local sports, a Mathers Day program, and farm classifieds.
A crude homemade washing device built from a discarded halter and water provokes strong reactions in Otory Maryland. Inventor Firat Washing and a local craftsman named Benjamin demonstrate the contraption amid social tension and ridicule. The experiment ends when authorities intervene, and the inventor abandons the project after a public uproar.
Little Mary Knew All About Social Workers Marl de Sehwelottz, general secre ty of the Bmally society, recalls a social worker who took Sammy and Sarah, aged ten and six, in her car to a hospital for examination. It was the first car ride for both. Sammy, eager to see everything, stood up and leaned out the window despite tellings to sit. The social worker warned him, then threatened another ride. Sammy quipped that all scar children mind Fon perfectly, while Mary corrected him, noting the worker has only an office.
The note list records visitors from Eagle Grove to Webster City and Filet Knob, track meet results at Humboldt, a voice recital by Evelyn Barnett and Dorothy Dawson at Cedar Falls, a high school play in Renwick, tire and battery promos from Gamble Stores Algona, a horse colt run away incident near Briardale Store, and a planned Daddy Longlegs comedy at Filna Theatre with matinee and evening shows.
Livermore women from the quality club will host a gathering of county women on May 10 at the Methodist church in Livermore. The luncheon starts at noon and business sessions run earlier. Annual officer elections will take place with a club institute and a parliamentary law question box as special features.
Governor Hammill issues official proclamation designating next Sunday as Mothers Day to honor mothers and childhood, urging observance in pubs and homes and promoting family welfare.
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