Anderson Family Reunion and Farewell Dinner Held Sunday
The annual Anderson family reunion gathered at 1.0.0. F. Hall in Renwick last Sunday ending with a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Walter Craig and E. R. Queary who depart June 1 for Alaska. About seventy attended, with distant relatives from Marshalltown Des Moines Chicago Eagle Grove Corwith Humboldt Livermore and Goldfield, who gave a purse of money to the honorees.
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Anderson
F. Hall
Renwick
Walter Craig
E.R. Queary
Alaska
Bert Lewison
Bernard Anderson
Qoscar Larson
Marshalltown
Dorothy Lewison
Jim Anderson
Norman Oberhelman
Corwith
Adrian Thompson
Humboldt
Jose Anderson
Frank Baesler
Livermore
Ed Anderson
Margaret Anderson
Goldfield
Stormy week brings cold snap and tornado damage
The past week in Renwick and nearby was stormy with temperatures near 30 degrees and ice on ponds. The cold helped reduce mosquitoes, but severe storms swept surrounding areas causing property damage and at least two deaths while work continued and much corn was planted locally.
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Renwick
Surprise Shower for Mrs French at Home
About forty lady friends attended a surprise shower for Mrs Frank French last Friday afternoon at her home. They arrived with baskets of refreshments for a luncheon and presented Mrs French with many dainty gifts.
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Frank French
Farmall F12 Tractor Praised For Wide Approval
Our Own News reports strong early praise for the Farmall F12 tractor. The machine is described as an all purpose row crop tractor capable of plowing 1 to 7 acres per day and cultivating 20 to 30 acres, delivering remarkable work efficiency.
Cream Separator Promotion Boosts Farm Profits
A cheap poorly built cream separator wastes more milk profits in a year than its cost. Don’t delay buying a new unit. Visit us to see options and arrange a free trial of a McCormick Deering cream separator at your farm.
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McCormick-Deering
Death of David H Rice in Renwick Iowa
David Henry Rice born June 26 1901 in Jewel Iowa to Auguste and William Rice died May 22 1937 at his Renwick Iowa home aged 35 years 10 months 17 days He drove a Vernon Consolidated school bus in recent years He married Irene Pear Klasse on September 28 1934 and had two children Delores Arlene and Richard Eugene He is survived by his wife two children his parents Roy and Elsie five sisters and a brother Funeral services were held at the Evangelical church with Rev Lawrence Sohl officiating burial at Vernon cemetery
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David Henry Rice
Auguste and
William Rice
Jewel
Iowa
Renwick
Vernon Consolidated School
Irene Pear Klasse
The
Evangelical Church
Laurence Sohl
Vernon Cemetery
Card of Thanks to Friends and Flowers for Sorrow
The Rice family thanks friends for kindness shown in their sorrow and for the floral offerings. Gratitude also to the ladies aid society for serving refreshments. Mrs. David Rice and children.
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Ladies Aid Society
David Rice
Poppy Day Memorial Poppies Honor War Dead Aid Veterans
The memorial poppy, replica of World War I battle field blooms, is made by disabled veterans in government hospitals and poppy workrooms under the American Legion Auxiliary. Volunteers distribute the poppies and contributions fund Legion and Auxiliary welfare for disabled veterans and families. Wearing the poppy honors the dead and aids living victims.
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France
Belgium
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Legion and Auxiliary
Pot Luck Supper Honors Craig Couple Before Alaska Move
The American Legion and Auxiliary hosted a pot luck supper at the Legion hall on Thursday to honor Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Craig as they prepare to leave around June 1 for a new home in Alaska. The Auxiliary presented Mrs. Craig with a gift.
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The
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion
W. E. Craig
Alaska
Auxiliary
Renwick 1916 items recall local events and people
Twenty-One Years Ago items from Renwick Times May 18 1916 note Mrs Seaton and daughter visiting Mrs Ches Lane. 1916 baccalaureate sermon by Rev J H Perry. Melva Black birthday party at school. Mothers Day services at two churches. Vernon township school picnic set for May 26. Renwick baseball box social to fund equipment. C F Flemmig becomes bank cashier. bank officers changed. Diagonal Trail route consideration through Renwick. baby institute and contest winners. Baptists buy parsonage site. Grandmothers French funds parsonage gift. church history from 1872 to 1882.
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J. H. Perry
Baptist Chaprch
Melva Black
Methodist Church
Schleaseiman
The
Evangelical Church
Renwick
Luehsinger Hall
C.F. Flemmig
Humboldt
State Bank of
L. M. Smith
T. O. Heggen
Homer A. Miller
Des Moines
L. A. McMurray
Webster City
Iowa Falls
Owe
Florida
Washington
Baby Institute
Boy
Reuben Simpson
Harvey Fall Baby
Norman Peer
Flennery Baby
Ardath Goettseh
Evelyn Luchsinger
Green Mountain Couple Married Here Friday
Robert Liord Hilsabeck and Miss Myrle Nadine Estal of Green Mountain were wed Friday afternoon at the home of Rev. and Mrs. RE Cook. Rev. Cook officiated with Rev. C R Yeaver assisting. Attendants were E Warnersia, bride’s brother, and Miss Evelyn Ruth Carver, Rev. Carver’s daughter. Mrs. Cook served refreshments after.
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Robert Liord Hilsabeck
Myrle Nadine Estal
Green Mountain
RE. Cook
Rev. Cook
C. R. Yeaver
E. Warnersia
Evelyn Ruth Carver
Mothers Day Party by Literary Guild Honors Mothers
The Literary Guild hosted a Thursday Mothers Day party at Mrs. Parley Selestid's home. A 1:30 luncheon featured a two course meal and a short program. Carnations were given to each mother and special gifts honored the oldest, youngest, most children, and most grandchildren recipients.
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Literary Guild
Parley Selestid
J. F. Kelling
Goslin
Slarion
Harlan Espe
Jesse Strain
Eagle Grove
ArlencGowan
Ed Foley
Hardy
Homestead Tax Exemption Applications Due May Twenty Ninth
Homestead owners should file their applications for homestead tax exemption no later than May 29. The notice warns that late filings may affect eligibility and tax relief.
Renwick Times Official publication notice
The Renwick Times announces its establishment in 1834 and lists publication by L. W. Miller. Subscription rate is one year for 2.00 with entry at Renwick Post Office as second class matter, published Thursday mornings.
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Renwick
L. W. Miller
Ten Percent Budget Cut urged to balance the budget
The piece argues government waste is real and a ten percent cut across all appropriations in Congress could save 3732 5000 000, enough to balance next year’s budget. It cites Byrnes’ relief bill cuts and appeals to fiscal responsibility to pass a nationwide reduction.
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Byrnes
Change of Heart on Supreme Court Expansion Debate
The story explains a shift in Senate support for enlarging the Supreme Court from broad enthusiasm to a slim majority. Public opinion and strong opposition from metropolitan and rural presses, commentators, and constituents have influenced likely yes votes to wane, prompting a principled debate over the issue rather than partisan maneuvering.
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Supreme Court
Senate
High Court
Sur
Why Roosevelt Carried 46 States in November
The piece notes Roosevelt’s sweeping victory in 46 of 48 states and jokes about speculation on reasons from breakfast foods to cigarette brands, reflecting radio-era punditry on the landslide outcome.
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Roosevelt
Associate Justice Van Devanter Retires from Supreme Court
Associate Justice Wills Van Devanter announces retirement after 26 years on the Supreme Court, clearing the way for President Roosevelt to make his first appointment to the high bench. The veteran jurist steps down after more than a quarter century of service.
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Wills van Devanter
Supreme Court
President Roosevelt
Justice van Deventer
County Board Drops Relief for Money Spent on Alcohol
The Humboldt county board of supervisors passed a resolution to remove from relief rolls any person who spends their funds on beer or other intoxicating liquor.
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Humboldt County Board of Supervisors
Lie Detector Adoption Sparks Fear of Household Market
Concern grows as lie detector usage rises and prompts fears that a perfected household unit may be marketed. Experts warn of privacy impacts while some see potential for everyday honesty tools in homes and workplaces.
The Legislature Adjourns Sine Die Best Thing It Does
A concise opinion praising legislative adjournment sine die as the most effective action a legislature can take, highlighting closure and finality for the body’s session.
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Renwick Savings Bank
Insurance and Farm Loans
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Renwick, Iowa
Rallows
Central Avenue
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Carver Building
Husky
White Leghorns
S. C. R. I. Reds
New Hampshire Reds
White Giants
Dyer’s Hatchery
Ford Garage
Mrs. French
Humboldt Implement Company
A. A. McCurry
Renwick Theatre
Polo Joe
Joe E. Brown
Kay Francis William. Powell
Renwick Times
Vernon Township
Yenney Grove
the Baptist Church
Claus Helmke
French
Humboldt County
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