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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1938
Page
5
A local column notes motorists complain about hitch hikers and risky driving practices. It urges drivers to avoid sudden stops and leaving lanes, cites increased daring among hitch hikers, and warns of danger to opposing traffic. The piece also lists community visits and fair results, detailing local residents’ activities and prize outcomes at Eagle Grove Junior Fair and related events.
Walter Schipull of Mancos Colorado sends a lavish Dolores Star booster edition featuring Dolores town views Montezuma National Forest scenes and his portrait with assistants. The forest yields lumber minerals and water while the region offers farming dairy hunting fishing and vacationing appeal. The 2 page edition highlights local prospects and the supervisor’s role in gathering data.
C J McNally of Sumner died after a heart attack last Monday night. He became ill in Emmetsburg and died at home with his nephew present. McNally worked with J F Cass Co which runs several picture houses and was son in law of Mr Cass. He helped bring talking pictures to the Renwick theatre, operated for two years. He was a familiar visitor and was in good health a week earlier. His death may affect local theatre operations but details are not yet released.
Hostesses Mrs John Zimmerman Mrs Dudley Blesie Mrs Albert Hefti and Mrs Marshall Clancy held a miscellaneous shower for bride Mrs Grant Chapman near Hardy last Friday afternoon. About 50 guests attended with games and refreshments. Pink and white decor featured. many gifts were given. Mrs Chapman formerly Lucille Kiassi, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Kiassi of Vernon township. The couple will reside in Belmond.
Miss Vivian Rockwood resigns as Webster City home economics teacher to take a similar post at Keene Normal College in Keene New Hampshire. She has served two years and earned a salary of 1800 dollars. The Webster City vacancy remains unfilled.
The Fortnightly Club sponsored Flower Show at the American Legion hall drew 157 entries, the largest yet. Judges led by John Buhner awarded numerous firsts and seconds across displays of Gladiolus, Roses, Zinnias, Dahlias, Petunias, and more, with Mrs. Alfred Martin repeatedly earning top honors in several classes.
About 4 000 catfish ten inches long were released into the east branch of the Des Moines river near Livermore by State Conservation Commission officials and employees. The fish were moved from waters in danger of drying up. GS Peters learned Tuesday of his brother William Peters death at his Stanford Montana home. He was over eighty and recently suffered a stroke.
Local notes recount visitors Lydia Freitag of Monticello and Mildred Thiel from Cedar Falls, plus H M Jankins hosts at Low Winter's Ford and a car mishap near Esgle Grove. Wedding of Charles E Persons and Margaret Murdy in Columbus, train wreck near LaVerne Livermore, State Fair attendees listed, and Helmke’s Duroc Jerseys winning prizes at Humboldt fair.
The annual Labor Day Celebration and Old Settlers Picnic occur at Livermore on Monday September 5 with a morning program at the Log Cabin grounds. Hon L J Dickinson will speak, and downtown features free acts rides concessions and a dance in the new Figueroa ballroom inviting all to attend.
Mrs. Dale Witt and daughter and Mrs. Wayne Lucia and son of Storm Lake are visiting at the parental Henry Bloom home. Mrs. Charley Bentley and two children of Waterloo visited in this vicinity last week. Algona U D M reports Will Johns of Seneca burst a blood vessel in his leg while helping thresh. William Levies and Mrs. Fred Ervys of Davenport visited the Hoffmann and Werling homes from Tuesday to Thursday. Levien and Erps are siblings of Mrs. Hoffmann and Mrs. Werling.
The 1938 Kossuth County Fair opens September 5 with a record 25 entries per mail and stalls fully booked. Over 200 cattle, 175 club calves the largest ever, and a remolded 4-H building host dairy calves. A strong horse, wine, and draft horse lineup along with grandstand shows, auto races, harness racing, and a two-day running schedule promise thrills, education, and entertainment from morning to night. Reynolds and Wells exhibit eight new rides. Winkley daredevils perform Friday.
Washington observers say Congress faces taxes as a major issue next session. Treasury data show income tax rates might rise to 10 percent to boost annual revenues by 2 billion dollars, with staged increases likely. A single man earning thirty dollars a week could owe about fifty six dollars a year under a ten percent rate.
Mr and Mrs Walter Attig and Mr and Mrs Elon French visited with friends and attended the Zaiz at Des Moines on Thursday.
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