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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1933
Page
9
The county agent D. B. Groves was accidentally shot while hunting last Friday in Humboldt. A pheasant startled a hunter, causing his gun to discharge toward Groves, who sustained bullets to the face neck and hand. It is not believed Groves’ wounds will prove serious.
Town clerk D. L. Oxley reports Corwith is financially sound with total indebtedness of 3600 dollars and nearly 7008 dollars in the treasury. The town boasts the lowest taxes in the county among towns with improvements.
Dr and Mrs G I Turner visited Fort Dodge on Monday. Mrs Mary Yeoman joined Mrs George Broughton at Webster City last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jali Swineon and Mrs Jennie Swanson attended a funeral relative in Duncombe last Thursday.
Irwin hunted on the W H Friday farm on opening day and shot two pintail ducks at Wamull pond. One duck bore band RG75259. He notified the U S Department of Agriculture and sent the band. The Bureau of Biological Survey thanked him and reported the pintail was banded July 11 1942 at Delta Manitoba Canada by Edward Ward.
Cherrie Packard of Ceylon Minn visited here last Sunday. The Rev John Reenta of Monticello Iowa will be installed next Sunday as Pastor of the Renwick Lutheran church. Henry Schneider of Brodhead Wis visited his mother Mrs C Schneider and others in Webster City and Fork Doge last week. A E Richardson advertises extra bargains in dry goods footwear and groceries this week.
A fierce dust storm Sunday overwhelmed the region with 70 mph winds from the northwest and temperatures dropping 80 to 10 below in 18 hours. Visibility collapsed as darkness fell, pedestrians covered faces, and motorists faced hazardous driving conditions. Some local damage reported in corn fields with ears detached, while other areas saw limited harm. Similar winds continued Monday night with gusts affecting nearby territory.
The regular monthly Men’s Community club meeting at the schoolhouse featured selections by the men’s quartet. Agent John Epenes introduced Supt. M. J. Royle of the Northern Iowa Division, & N. W. Ry. of Mason City, and G. A. Lang traveling freight agent, who gave engaging talks on their work. Mr. Hutcheson of Waterloo spoke on alfalfa, sharing extensive study on its growth. The gathering closed with a customary spot lunch served by a committee.
The American Legion and Auxiliary held Armistice day events at the Legion hall with a dinner and program led by Lt George Late and Miss Ethel Lindsay. Speakers included John Zimmerman Army Mra L R Turner and other members. The night ended with social time and a stray editorial on job advertisements from a New York school.
The U S Civil Service Commission announced an open competitive examination to fill the Renwick postmaster vacancy. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, residents of the delivery area for at least one year, in good health, and ages 21 to 65. Open to men and women. obtain applications at the local post office or from the Commission in Washington. Applications must reach Washington before November 28. The exam date will be announced later and held in several nearby locations.
Fire destroyed the Ceorwith cooperative grain company's elevator and coal sheds early Tuesday. Wind fanned the flames, threatening nearby homes. three roofs caught fire but were saved by the fire department. About 6000 bushels of corn burned, with $10000 total loss, partly insured. The bank had closed the elevator a month earlier for judgment. sale planned in Garner yesterday.
Bandits entered the Hardy postoffice last Friday night through a back door and stole a small amount of stamps and change. The theft was discovered Saturday morning. A separate attempt on the Thor post office occurred early Saturday but the burglars fled when confronted by the postmaster, who lives behind the building, and could not clearly identify the others.
Mr and Mrs Wy A Fisher and Qucnn Swingon visited last Sunday at Verle Morehead home in Le Mars Mrs Wither remained for a week's visit The Remvick Woman's club met at Mrs George Krise home Mrs iV A Fisher spoke on the Requirements of a Good Citizen Henry Luchsinger visited last Sunday at Peter Luchsinger home near Bodo His brother was seriously ill Monday morning Mr and Mrs George Krige drove to Des Moines hospital for treatment and possible operation Hearst attacks NRA while approving Roosevelt recovery program describing a split in the press and public reaction to federal policies
Educational phase of the corn hog program begins with district training schools for county agents to explain program details and contracts. Regional meetings discuss export, supply, price relations, and methods to inform farmers via meetings, letters, press, and radio. Loans from the Land Bank Commissioners' Fund aim to aid small farms unable to qualify for regular federal loans, bridging gaps between home loan programs and federal land banks.
The annual pheasant season opened in Hunters Bay neighborhood with visitors from the southern part of the state and other areas on hand for the shooting. Many hunters had good success Friday and Saturday, though a few missed limits as birds proved wary and required effort. The season closes Friday and Saturday of this week in the county.
Belden Weikel delivers church notes noting growing community church. Renwick schedules 10 am church school, 10 am morning worship, Epworth League 7:15 pm, no evening service last Sunday. 40 communed, new members enrolled. leaders include Mrs Clyde Owen superintendent and Mrs Clarence Mack teacher. Congressman Gilchrist to speak at Rowan Men’s Rally Nov 24. multiple Clarion group churches represented. election of officers for new year planned.
The upcoming Sunday program lists Bible School at 10 a m with Homer Thiel as superintendent a study of God's word a.m. worship at Ua m a service of inspiration and reverence 45 p.m. Young Peoples Meeting at 7 50 p.m. led by Grace Martin president and an evening evangelistic service. The general public is cordially invited.
Evangelical Church led by Pastor Laurence Sohl offers Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 1:00 p.m. Evening worship at 8:00 p.m. The Ladies Aid Society meets the first Wednesday of each month and W. A. S. on the second Wednesday.
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