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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1930
Page
7
In May and July the Poppy event honors World War veterans and accepts donations. The organization recognizes those who served and distributes funds to support war relief and local remembrance activities.
The list notes Viola and Pho topanna lessons by J vel the home June LOU wil will. Candace Pickard and Mive Tuth Potery were home over the week. Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Griebel visited Huyle Grove Monday. W. Holetke hosted guests, I. A. Nixon and daughter Bethel visited Monday. Salo listing for pinks and plants offered at low prices per dozen, cauliflower and peppers also advertised by Mew. HI. Goettuch.
Sylvanus Gillespie a Civil War veteran died Sunday May 18 1930 after a four week illness. Born November 5 1842 in Mercer County Pennsylvania he moved to Indiana in 1884 and enlisted in 1860 serving in the 88th regiment Wisconsin Volunteers infantry. He was married to Alice Martin in 1871 and survived by seven grandchildren and other relatives. The funeral was held at the Methodist church with burial at Elmwood cemetery under the American Legion.
Charls Kanarski of LaVerne visited last Saturday and Bert Schart with Orlie Weitbeck of Dehuvin were here Monday. Apna Kleave returned Thursday from Town City hospital. Call Toho Marthead offers building disinfection. The Lig Cronch Ly man wrestling meet is set for Tuesday night May 27 at Golijfeld.
Memorial Sunday services at First Baptist Church Turley note honoring the fallen from 1861 65 08 and 191 ? with a full day program. Morning Sunday school at 10 am invites all to attend and bring someone. Memorial service at 11 am with Rev Jacobson. Evening prayers and youth gathering in the afternoon and 8 pm worship.
Evangelical Church Pastor J Haeblen leads Sunday School at 1 am and worship at 14 m and 7 30 pm with midweek service each Tuesday at Mrs Anna Sehneider home 7 pm Turnor B L set and 3rd Sunday at 11 am Ladies Aid first Wednesday each month Woman's Missionary Society second Wednesday Choir practice Thursday evening 7 40 pm.
The note invites united memorial services at the Baptist church Sunday at eleven o’clock. Sunday School convenes at ten, with attendance planned for the memorial. Evening evangelistic meetings open at eight in the Evangelical church, in cooperation with Evangelics people.
The St Pauls Lutheran Church led by Geo P Dirks lists Sunday School and services at 9 80 2 m 10 30 a m and 12 20 4 p m The pastor notes progress in graveling church streets Local visitors John Swanson and Rach Norder with family are mentioned plus Mildred Granner in Paton and family news Senior class play Daddy Long Legs drew good crowds The Boone and Vernon township picnics draw many residents and Myrtle Mack is named May queen
A historical note traces the origin of American crackers to Theodore Wilson at Newburyport Massachusetts around 1800. It credits early methods, later 19th century machinery advances, and mentions key figures in cracker making and evolving production from hand shaping to automated cutting.
Dr. John Harvey Kellogg warns in Good Health that offensive odors may signal poisonous substances in the air and food. He notes that odorless carbon monoxide can combine with other gases and dangerous flavors serve as warning. The piece stresses taste as protection and cautions against adulterating wholesome fruits with hot condiments.
A California rancher planned to use a Tumiganton method on 4,500 acres at 4,500 dollars to control ground squirrels. A biological survey worker advised costlier, less satisfactory methods, and the rodents were finally controlled by a specially prepared steam-rolled oats mixture at a cost of only 200 dollars.
The article explains how flying fish use large wing like pectoral fins to leap from water and glide briefly, while sailfish are large deep sea relatives of swordfish with long fins and sharp teeth, noted for their prominent dorsal sail and speed in the open ocean.
A fragment discusses why forest fires recur, noting two burned zones and flames as agents that clear land for new growth. It argues fires remove dead trees and limbs, leaving tinder that fuels subsequent fires, eventually turning land barren and unable to sustain future tree growth.
A colossal meteorite in Yenesel province decades ago caused a massive explosion felt for miles. The event, described as the largest falling star in history, suggests New York City would face total destruction if such a blast occurred there.
A contractor named Mike finished a painting job for Mr Smith and demanded payment. Smith insisted only one coat was completed, but Mike claimed two coats were applied after mixing the first coat with the second. The dispute centers on payment for the two coats.
The article notes explorers praised for braving jungle heat and rough travel are labeled escapists who find life at home harder to endure due to emotional pressures from spouses family and neighbors. It reflects a country mood on leaving familiar life to seek adventure.
The article notes a vast network of world carillons with New York boasting the largest in the United States. It lists major bells in Amsterdam and other Dutch cities, cites Belgium’s Louvain Library, Canadian sites in Simcoe Guelph and Ottawa, and U S examples including Rockefeller gift bells in New York Cab Gazet, Mountain Lake Florida, Chicago and many more across cities such as Princeton Syracuse Albany and Cincinnati with dozens of bells in each tower.
A Kansas City Star analysis explains the historical use of the term radical. It traces radicals to the liberal group of the 19th century and notes 1918 usage as a label for those advocating advanced reforms led by figures like Henry Hunt.
The account describes an offhand remark by fH J Irving about a visitor to the theater and a later joke concerning who plays Hamlet, prompting astonishment among Irving and the clergy. The scene centers on a country visitor seeking two tickets for a performance of Hamlet and the ensuing dialogue.
The Federal Couriei of Churches held its first Philadelphia meeting in 2905 to found churches joining together for shared action. The group aims to express fellowship and unity among Christian churches, unite Christians in America for Christ, and encourage mutual counsel to improve moral and social conditions.
In Alaska the Valley of Ten Thousand Stokes formed around the Mount Kaemal eruption on June 6 1913. Robert P L Grigas led a National Geographic Society expedition from 1939 creating interest in the region. By September 1918 President Wilson designated the area a national district comprising over 1 000 000 acres in a National document.
A fragmentary item recounts a dog named Sunny enjoying an automobile ride. The scene shows the pet leaning from the back seat and stepping on people nearby. The piece conveys light amusement at the mutt's bold behavior and the amused reaction of the master.
A quirky mix of vintage and modern instruments tops recent trends with banjo clocks and ukuleles gaining appeal despite a mix of techno vibes. Country Lowe surveys the market as old and new gear blend in homes and shops.
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