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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1932
Page
5
The Vernon Theatre hosted the senior class production Ones In a Lifetime drawing a full house on Friday night. Thirteen cast members plus a 30-piece orchestra contributed to a polished performance under Prof. Lochner's direction.
An eclectic clipping blends verse on poppies and fallen soldiers with a note from Stefanagan debunking grim tales of vast wolf packs and wars. It also reports five Chicago hotels filing for bankruptcy while criticizing lingering party conventions.
A reflective critique on debt culture and creditor pressure shows how promise to pay is honored only briefly before default. The author laments inhumanity and greed replacing kindness, arguing that society must avoid cash-bleeding habits and restore honest, productive enterprise.
J Henry Klasse dies at home northwest of Renwick on May 13 after a four year illness. He lived most of his life near Renwick and Gorwith, attended La Verne Evangelical church, married Christen Luchsinger in 1898, leaves wife four children and relatives. Funeral held at LuVerne last Sunday. sister Mrs Reep died April 2 in Canada.
Livermore Gazette reports band practice hampered by disruptions and unusual interruptions. Guest musicians Thad Hers tikk and Dick Munnen from Humboldt assist, but equipment and seating issues persist at makeshift venues.
Iowa State College zoology official J T Guthrie warns that European starlings are rapidly becoming a major bird pest in Iowa. He urges residents to wage war against the speckled birds described as short tailed blackbirds with yellow beaks, noting they destroy fruit crops and rob other birds.
Unclear clipping shows Harry Hackbarth discovering grasshoppers on curtains and a box of dirt from the garden used to raise plants. Mentions wild price variances for farm products across several states and a fragmented note about politicians seeking office to satisfy public demands.
The Agriculture Secretary urges cutting cultivation by 380 to 40 million acres while Boulder Dam and other irrigation schemes expand to add vast new land for farming. Congress faces a 460 million dollar Columbia Basin project, but Farm Board funds also seek to absorb surplus by government action. A leading agricultural paper urges Congress to reject the Columbia Basin scheme and let private enterprise handle economic activity.
The U S department of agriculture with the post office will survey Iowa in June and December to gauge the next winter pig market. In May, 40 000 inquiry cards will be mailed by postmasters and rural carriers to farms. Since 1928, pig survey reports have guided hog marketing forecasts.
The Renwick high school graduating class held a baccalaureate service at the Baptist church last Sunday evening. Pastor Geo F Dirks preached and the program impressed a full audience of 27 graduates, their families and the faculty. the church was freshly painted with spring floral decor. Also assisting were Pastor G R McDowell and Pastor J A Hurley.
The Town of Renwick will send representatives to the State Fire School at Iowa State College Ames May 24 to 27. Mayor D Elmer and Fire Chief Leo Mimbach weigh selection as the town faces growing fire hazards. Courses cover buildings as aids to fighting flames ventilation rescue and equipment handling with afternoon drills and practical instruction in salvage inspections first aid hose and ladder handling and pump operation.
R L Hess of Humboldt has recently been in Renwick and vicinity visiting voters. He left a portrait for publication and his candidacy for County Attorney is noted in the candidates column. The article emphasizes that the public should have a good idea of his appearance to feel somewhat acquainted with him.
Memorial Day reflection on fallen soldiers contrasts with news that a new quarter featuring Washington will enter circulation to honor the 200th birth anniversary. The piece notes coin collecting interest and values for old and new coins amid wartime sacrifice themes.
A detailed outline of Boone Two school activities includes a full program with class colors Hack and White, musical numbers by the Black Orchestra America and various recitations and songs. Featured are diplomas, a spelling contest, prizes in sports events for boys and girls, a nail driving contest, and baseball games with cash prizes.
Evangelical Church J Auckien schedules Sunday School at 10 40 a m Worship at 11 00 a m and 8 00 p m Midweek service held Tuesdays at 7 00 p m at Mrs Anna Schneider's home Junior EGC meets 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11 00 a m Ladies Aid meets first Wednesday, Woman's Missionary Society second Wednesday Choir practice Thursdays at 7 30 p m.
St Pauls Lutheran Church invites attendance with Sunday School at 10:00 AM and American Services at 11:00 AM. German worship occurs on the last Sunday monthly at 9:00 AM. Ladies Aid meets the first Wednesday at 2:00 PM, and the Lutheran Ladies Devotional is on the first and third Sundays at 1:20 PM. You are welcome to our place of worship.
J A Hurley is pastor. Bible School at 9:15, morning worship at 10, sermon Keeping Safe Footing. 7:15 p.m. Young Peoples Meeting, evening worship with Aim for Mastery as the title. Local church activity notes in plain schedule form.
Sunday School at 10 15 a m morning worship highlighted by Farm Board support and farmer cheers. George R McDowell pastor presiding with practical remarks urging action and community aid.
A quirky note observes how pasts thinkers avoided grandiose billion dollar claims, hinting at cautious monetary science. The remark references historical restraint, contrasting modern scale with earlier modest projections and the term voleficite used as playful jargon.
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