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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1932
Page
6
The article argues advertising supports local commerce by bringing price appeals to buyers, urging newspapers to provide strong coverage and dissemination to keep money in the community. It cites a New York agent on consumer psychology and questions conservative periods for business planning.
Mrs George Claveson and her brother Howard Barton were rear ended near Ames while roadside repairs to a tire were underway. Both were injured with Mrs Claveson seriously hurt. the other driver stopped, admitted liability insurance, and will seek reimbursement for medical costs. An astrologer predicts a U S Senator may lose balance this year with little publicity.
Local trader advertises low priced buttermilk barrels for five dollars and promotes wagon loads of twine and alfalfa fertilizer. It predicts strong yields, hints at harvest needs, and touts Star brand twine with cheap prices and guaranteed satisfaction.
Students from Renwick High School were honored for 119 awards led by Supt. M. Kirk Sperry in a community event at Smith Park. Winners include Ardath Guettsch, Maxine Blesie, Ediy McCurry, Velma McPeak, Ardath Goettsch, George Milla, Ardath Goettsch, Ruth Christenson, Karl Palmer, Clem Block, and many others across academics, athletics, and the orchestra. The program also noted departments in algebra, Latin, history, English, civics, physics, and American Legion affiliations. The orchestra placed second at the state level.
Morningside College staged a dramatic comedy in the college chapel before a capacity audience. Misa Gayle Gillespie led as Kathleen Dungan with Worat Crein as John Carteret. Ray Weinheimer opposed Miss Gillespie. The play, directed by Mrs. Jang Tawis Smith, earned praise for cohesion and vivacity despite lighting glitches and a gun that failed to fire.
Memorial Day program details list readings of honored dead by John Zimmerman and Grace Relken, invocations by Rev J A Hurley and Rev Geo Dirks, music by Renwick Band, a 3 A Hurley benediction, taps at 8:30 and 2.1, Auxiliary and Relief Corps asked to meet at Legion hall May 29 to arrange flowers and request donations of flowers.
Incoherent plea requests payment of a garage account to Guy Johnson and urges many customers to settle or arrange payments before June 1. Mentions a Henwick Savings Mak and J. Danes, with unclear references to values and personal finances.
Kanawha Reporter Eonest Mehl ten year old son of Mr and Mrs James Mehl of Norway township was seriously injured Sunday afternoon when he fell from a pony about two miles from home. He was rushed to Hampton for an X ray exam that showed 110 fractures and was returned the same day. He had brief periods of consciousness and has shown some nourishment intake during those moments. Doctors express cautious optimism for eventual recovery.
Former Renwick students gather at Smith park for the annual pageant Washington's Return and a community picnic. M K Sperry awards scholastic prizes after a Renwick band performance and a baseball game with Gilmore City. Dozens of alumni travel from far to reconnect, recalling memories of the old schoolhouse.
The article extols a town band as a valuable civic asset providing cultural and commercial benefits. It argues that steady support and an able instructor enable boys and young men to develop talent, with concerts and parades enriching the whole community, even in small towns.
Selmer Nerem nearly escaped serious harm when his car veered after a rut five miles northeast of town. He exited unharmed after the vehicle tipped into a ditch and landed upside down, with only minor bruises and little damage to the car.
The text argues against grand plans to save billions in government spending, urging Congress to pursue economy totaling about a billion. It notes 1932 expenditures near 4 billion dollars and suggests a 25 percent cut as a feasible saving, citing widespread personal budget strains over three years.
John Holck aged 66 died Saturday at his Jeffers Minnesota home. A former Renwick resident, he once lived on a farm now occupied by Maine Yanney. Funeral Tuesday drew several Renwick attendees, including Mr and Mrs J H Tanck and other local relatives.
Congregation noted with Sunday School 104 and morning worship at the Evangelical Church Haehlen Peaster. Union Memorial Day service at the Methodist church. Mid week service every Tuesday at Mrs Anna Schneiders home at 7.00. Junior-E the island drd Sunday monthly at 1 am. Ladies Aid first Wednesday monthly. Woman's Missionary Society second Wednesday. Choir practice Thursday at 7:30.
St Pauls Lutheran Church in Geo invites worshipers to attend Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and American services at 11:00 a.m. German worship occurs on the last Sunday of each month at 9:00 a.m. Luther League Devotional is the first and third Sundays at 5:30 p.m. Ladies Aid meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 2:09 p.m. You are welcome to our place of worship.
First Baptist Church led by Pastor J. A. Hurley announces 10 p.m. Bible School with an efficient teacher. Union Memorial Day service at the Methodist church at 7 p.m. Young Peoples Meeting follows. Evening worship at sundown conducted by the pastor.
The M E Church notes George R McDowell as pastor and lists Sunday School at 10 15 am with Union Memorial Day program and an address by Rev Hurley plus special music.
A dS-letter alphabet proposal faces renewed debate as experts warn it is difficult to realign the already familiar 26 letters. Critics stress practical challenges in education, publishing, and daily use while proponents argue for consistency and linguistic clarity.
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