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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1926
Page
2
Local items list meetings, visits, and social events across Renwick and surrounding towns. Included are church society gatherings, visits by residents to Ottosen, Humboldt, and Cedar Rapids, travel notes, a hunting trip report, a pastor’s return, and recent frosts affecting gardens but not corn.
A glowing red diamond found at Star Kimberley mine in South Africa is described as ruby color and likely to fetch a high price. The flawless stone weighs about six carats and was discovered during alluvial river-digging work. A police-prefection guard accompanied the mining rush to maintain order as about 1,080 licenses were issued and initial prospecting yielded stones valued near $60,000.
A fragmentary item notes a bizarre exchange about an injury and a question of dancing the chartestan, indicating a playful or cryptic local joke. No additional names or places are readable to clarify the event or人物 involved.
Maurice Keddy found his car under a Manchester tree after a wind storm. A portion of the poplar fell on the vehicle, damaging the top and one windshield. After the storm, his engine trouble reportedly disappeared. Nearby residents and visitors are noted, including Mrs. Sam Zentner, Miss Oscar Engstram and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Narder with daughter Janice. Renwick High Times issued its first school year edition last Friday, urging local support.
E C Gratinar presides over Sunday School at ten with evening worship at eight. Prayer meeting and choir rehearsal tonight. Pastor to depart next Monday for Alta Vista revival. Gib Smith from Allan Memorial Hospital Waterloo to supply pulpit Sunday morning.
Church announces morning and evening worship times for 1801 and 668 street areas. An annual business meeting is set for Thursday evening at 7 30 with a church basement picnic planned beforehand. Members are urged to attend. Mi Civelo and Mrs W H Martin are listed for Friday at 2 p m.
M E Church notes list Sunday School at 10:00 AM and Morning Worship at 11:00 AM with Misa McAfee filling the pulpit. No evening services. After Conference league and evening services, start one half hour earlier. Practical Nurse listed as contact. Also mentions Methodist Ladies Aid gathering, and local visits including Dr. and Mrs M C Rockwood and relatives traveling to Minneapolis for Cuners event. Additional visits by Mr and Mrs Earl Norder and Janice to Sumner.
Vernon Theatre schedules Saturday October 2 showcasing Fred Thompson and his remarkable horse Silver King in the feature "All Around Frying Pan" with a lively performance and crowd-pleasing stunts.
Livermore hosts a Thursday night event featuring the Shuraday dance with the Fort Dodge based Banjo Whip orchestra. Promoters invite all locals to attend as the group performs lively music. Tickets are priced at $100.
County Attorney John Cimmnig han was a business visitor here last Tuesday. Mrs N M Looboy of Goldfield has been visiting the past week in the tone of Mr and Mrs Ereel Southvik. The Quaker Oats Go seeks bids on print before sailing.
Renwick notes a regular School Board meeting next Monday evening at the Community Hall with a mixed program including choral entertainment. A close baseball game with Corwith High is reported and county baseball events are planned for the week. Sophomore and Freshman activities include receptions and formal instillation ceremonies with refreshments and speeches.
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