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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1936
Page
5
Local market quotes for Wednesday May 13 published with corrections pending. Prices listed include Newcorn No 3 oats hogs eggs and cream with first grade cream noted, reflecting early trading figures from area dealers.
Elwood French and Mrs Lloyd Walkner plus daughter Marjorie visited last Sunday at Mason City with the French children at the I C C F home. Allis Chalmers Equipment Co ships a train load of farm gear into town. S H Klassie, local agent, will receive a carload from the shipment.
Mrs. Matt Baumgartner Sr. 82 years old died Monday afternoon at her LaVerne home after a stroke. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at LaVerne Presbyterian Church with Rev. Schuldt. Survived by six children and numerous relatives. Campfire Girls to sponsor a movie at Renwick Theatre Friday. County Federated Clubs met with 91 attendees despite rain. Hefti family hosted dinner with relatives from Webster City Fort Dodge and Renwick.
An ad claims a V S engine is available in other cars for 1645 dollars but not in Ford. It asserts Ford V-8 gains fine-car features through Ford manufacturing methods and low-profit policy. Financing offers include 25 dollars per month after a down payment and mentions UCC 155 plans.
Renwick High School held its annual scholarship tests with results tabulated at the University of Iowa. Top performers in algebra, science, languages, geometry, history, literature and civics are listed by class year and subject, with Calvin Haas and Carmen Peer among the names recurring across multiple subjects. The final Iowa City contest qualifiers remain to be announced.
Twenty one years ago Itema from the Renwick Times notes the Boone township picnic set for Friday May 28. Renwick voters approve $82,000 in school bonds for a new building to be ready January 11, 1916, with Shanke & Co. of Mason City handling the sale and an $87 bonus. Local trades include Burr Packard taking sole ownership of Packard Bros barber shop and pool hall.
The Renwick Times announces a Thursday publication from Renwick, with L. W. Miller as printer and publisher. It notes establishment in 1884 and post office entry details. Subscription rate listed: $2.00 for a year.
Notice to qualified voters of Humboldt County Iowa announces a special election on March 25 1936 for dissolving the Consolidated School District of Hardy into sub districts 3 of Humboldt 1 and 6 of Grove and the Independent School District of Hardy plus sub districts 4 5 8 and 8 of Lake. Polls open noon and close seven PM at the bank building in Hardy.
Last Friday Crean Phantom’s doors opened to the public as residents noted Mrs. Fannie Baumgartner and Mrs. Jim Kelling leaving for Galesville Wisconsin to attend a relative’s funeral. Ike Reaching is listed with May 16 as a reference, and visitors including O H Scott of Goldfield, Mr and Mrs Homer Copeland of Clear Lake, Miss Alice Oxley, Harry Oxley and Vern Oxley of Westora visited Mrs. Henry Geigel.
Saturday and Sunday showings feature In Old Kentucky, the greatest Will Rogers picture, plus a Pathe News reel. Tuesday and Wednesday present Ginger Rogers in In Person alongside a Travelogue, offering a pair of engagements for May 16 to 20.
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