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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1939
Page
5
Charles B Roth argues advertising shapes service and product standards across businesses. He describes a store slogan Here Comes the Queen as a demonstration of customer respect influencing clerks. The piece notes advertising raises expectations and pushes firms to improve quality nationwide.
Oscar Engstrom farm six miles northeast of Renwick suffered a fire last Saturday afternoon that gutted a clay tile block building and 800 bushels of seed corn. Engstrom, attempting to shut off an electric motor, burned a hand but saved nearby structures. loss estimated at about 2500 dollars with insurance on building and corn.
Renwick high school football held Livermore to 13 points in a return game played last Friday. Livermore scored one touchdown in the first and another in the third quarter, while Renwick was missing rookies Claassen with a knee injury. Renwick hosts Gilmore City this Friday.
The Fortnightly club met last Thursday at Mrs. R M Goettsch's home. Mrs Calla Tanck reviewed Listen The Wind by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Music was led by Mrs D J Christenson. New member Mrs N C Osborn was welcomed. Refreshments followed the meeting.
The Womans Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church gathered at Mrs. L. W. Miller's home Tuesday evening. Devotions were led by D. Gimer and the lesson by Mrs. BR. E. McGowan. Mrs. E. D. Hart and Miss Leona Freerksen were welcomed into the society. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
The Double Six bridge club met at 1 PM for lunch at Mrs. L. W. Flemings home on Tuesday. After lunch three tables played bridge with Mrs. Wm. Nissen and Mrs. Hari Gimer winning high and low prizes. the former also received the draw prize.
H G LeVier of Hampton buys Sanders' Restaurant and takes ownership open for business with new management. Mr and Mrs LeVier have moved to town and operate the cafe. The note highlights LeVier's cafe experience and public ad calling patronage. Nearby, Mrs Walter Phipps celebrated birthday with friends at her home. Marion Martin underwent appendicitis surgery in Eagle Grove. Mr Ray Feltis family and Gene Potter visited State Center.
Dr and Mrs W H Long entertained the L B P bridge club with a seven o'clock dinner last Thursday. After dinner bridge was played at five tables with high score prizes awarded to Mrs Dean Nellis and L W Miller and the low score prize going to Mrs Monie Fleming.
A Methodist reception honored Rev. Bert Hart and family along with faculty members. Farewell events for Otis Sanders were held at family homes as they move to Tucson, Arizona. Phil Kiley reported on area deaths and illnesses, including a farmer near Renwick and several local hospitalizations. The piece revisits 21 years ago, noting births, influenza, and community travel, ending with social club notices and ministerial society events.
The Renwick Times established in 1884 announces publication every Thursday morning by L. W. Miller and that it is entered at the Renwick Post Office as second class matter. Subscriptions are one year.
A column warns that capital remains the key to economic mood, arguing government policy has diverted funds into nonproductive government securities and restrictive rules. The piece notes that removing artificial restraints on risk capital could revive industry and employment. Local social items list: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holland in Forest City, Mrs. W. A. Brooke in Tucson, births, hospital visits, and club meeting reports from Humboldt County with names of residents and attendees.
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