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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
5
Cyreline Cote of Cedar Ra argues for thicker meat in sandwiches to curb waste and boost meat consumption. He cites a restaurant ham sandwich joke and criticizes thinning meat slices as emblematic of national frugality. He claims better portions could aid U S livestock industries and mentions global comparison.
State highway workers marked a new section of Highway No. 60 from No. 30 six miles south of Renwick, running along the east Renwick line and extending five miles north to Remwick. A stub to Corwith will connect with the new road, and a stop sign at Renwick’s east end now governs entry.
The Farm Bureau training session for Indie of Norway Liberty and Leone townships met this day at 7 am led by Miss Harriet Cookingham of Iowa State College extension. Attendees learned kitchen efficiency methods to save time and effort through simple rearrangements.
The piece argues that even highly trained military personnel favor robust armaments while accepting public resistance to large standing forces. It cites Major General Charles L. Summeral noting that wars have not been fought with fully trained troops and that the nation avoids maintaining extensive armed forces to preserve peace and uphold constitutional ideals.
Congressman Fred C. Gilebriat of Laurens announced that every schoolroom in his district will receive a color portrait poster of George Washington. The 22 by 23 inch reproduction of Gilbert Stuart’s Athenaeum painting will be distributed with the U S George Washington Bicentennial Commission to spark interest amid the nine month celebration of Washington’s birth in 1932 continuing to Thanksgiving.
Lt. Stainforth of the British Navy recently set a world speed record by flying a seaplane 386 miles on a three kilometer course, surpassing the previous mark by over 28 miles per hour. The article notes this speed dwarfs the earth’s rotation and speculates about future aviation feats.
Sunday School at 10 a m invites all including children. Morning Worship at 11 a m with sermon Certainties That Inspire. Young People Meeting to follow. Evening Worship at 7 30 p m on subject Wandicapped Lives. Thursday Prayer Meeting 7 30 p m and choir rehearsal. You and yours are urged to attend.
An eastern publisher asked M. G. Thornberg for a reaction on Iowa farm conditions. The reply notes farmers are discouraged as income from commodities falls while costs rise. Taxes, loan interest, and war-time prices for machinery strain finances, and rail freight hikes of 15 cents add to burdens.
A severe storm hit Saturday night with sheets of rain and high winds. Many trees were blown down, buildings damaged, and telephone poles toppled. Dirt roads became impassable for days. At Ellis McCurry farm a straw stack was lifted and dropped onto five cattle, killing them. The piece cites unrelated quotes on statistics and labor, and notes broad weather and economic observations.
A Kansas farmer foresees a yearlong break from work by buying 2,500 bushels of wheat at 2 50 per bushel after forecasting next year’s yield. If wheat prices rise, he gains. if not, he remains as well off as if he had tilled the land.
Re. and Mrs Will Dening of Tonville New York and others visited last Thursday at the Harold Saxton home. About forty relatives gathered at Hiusbaldt tourist park for a Sith wedding anniversary celebration. Also noted is a new ultraviolet nose tanning method by Dr Cemach claimed to cure eight of ten patients.
A quirky note describes a gadget measuring air temperatures using cockroaches as sensors. The roaches die within about four days if temperatures fall to SG degrees, but the device is said to be hard to obtain near the kitchen sink.
The Evangelical Church under Pastor J Haehlen lists Sunday School at 10 am and worship at 7:30 pm. Midweek service Tuesday at Mrs Anna Schneider's home at 7 pm. Junior B G meets the lat and 3rd Sundays at 11 am. Ladies Aids first Wednesday, Woman's Missionary Society second Wednesday. Choir practice Thursday at 7:30 pm.
St Pauls Lutheran Church led by Pastor Geo F Dirks announces Sunday services at 11:00 am with German worship on the last Sunday each month at 9:00 am. Luther League Devotional meets first and third Sundays at 7:30 pm. Ladies Aid gathers first Wednesday monthly at 12:00 pm. You are welcome.
ME Church extends invitation to worship with Pastor George R. McNowell. Sunday School is at 10 15 a m and Morning Worship at 14 15 a m. Regular attendees urged to visit if away elsewhere.
Mrs Charlea Brindle of St Lowia sues her husband for desertion alleging that despite a house with 21 rooms he has slept on the kitchen table every night for the past two years, a pattern she calls desertion in the filing.
A period note advises that kneading bread can help remove cigarette stains from fingers. The suggestion reflects casual remedies in daily life and offers a simple technique for cleanliness without chemicals.
A spectator in the stands believes self confidence lets him judge plays more accurately than the umpire on the field, reflecting a bold, humorous view of athletic officiating.
The source notes Russia adopting a pay system tied to individual ability, signaling a major policy shift. It reflects mixed sentiment among workers, with some expressing relief at being spared harsher treatment and others wary of broader implications for wages and labor rights.
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