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Newspaper

Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1968

Page

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Akron Register-Tribune masthead and publication details

Akron Register-Tribune editors and proprietors RAY A. and GERALD YF. SMITH publish weekly on Thursdays in Akron Iowa. Entered as second class mail matter September 26, 1902 with subscription rates 2.50 per year and 1.25 for six months in local counties. 3.00 elsewhere.

RAY A. and GERALD YF. SMITH Akron Plymouth County Iowa Plymouth Sioux Woodbury Union County S. D

Mobil station changes hands in Akron area

The Mobil station near Roger Banks has new management under Don Hombs. Four fire companies responded to a roadside fire last Tuesday, March 26, but damages were limited. The notice lists many local residents visiting, hosting, and events including Easter sunrise services and a kindergarten round-up on April 10. Mentions include Bessie Elliot of Akron, Vinton and Blaine Moffatt, Gaynor Harris, Ron Boudreaux, Ciara Mackay, Rhonda Hitzemann, Gregory Hirt, Albert Hummel, Ivyl Knapp, Myr and Randall Lilly, Ed Nelson and family, and others in Akron, Sioux City, and Dundee. Historical notes reference arrival from Sweden 62 years ago and Connecticut 52 years ago.

Mobil Don Hombs Roger Banks Bessie Elliot Akron Vinton Moffatt Slayton Minn Esther Moffatt Gaynor Harris Ron Boudreaux Omaha A. C. Banks Ciara Mackay Edwards Wic Point Blaine Sioux City Rhonda Hitzemann Clara Mackey Gregory Hirt Albert Hummel Ivyl Knapp Myr Randall Lilly and Sara Dundee Iowa Ed Nelson Harald Johnson Johnsons Faye Shearer Marvin Shearer Steven Sandy Des Moines Nelson Connecticut Tom Ross Pierson Ronald Fisher Geo. Bern Harry Selk Sutherland Royal Broderson Clare Lilly Mary Lilly Dan Kirkpatrick Westfield Akron Wesley Methodist group Pilgrim Fellowship Bessie Buryanek Frank Buryanek Layllis Athens Mrr anh Mes. doe Aliens Wiluiont Miss Athenns Westar College Les Murs

Akron High Track Set For Spring Season

The Raider Review highlights Akron High track under coaches Mr. Tjeersma and Mr. Henrieh. Seniors Loren Nielsen Rich Brown Gordon Port Roger Coon Juniors Chuck Harris Rick Sorenson Allen Quetken Gene Barwick sophomores Marty Jensen Terry Faulkner freshmen Ton Small Arian Milbrecht Dan Mein en Jim Barwick Carol McKee with manager Neil Chamberlain. The first meet is Iowa Class B Indoor Meet in Iowa City April 6, then A Voogh Relays at Rock Rapids April 5 and other spring events through April 27 Aurelia Relays.

Akron Akron High Tjeersma Henrieh Loren Nielsen Rich Brown Gordon Port Roger Coon Chuck Harris Rick Sorenson Allen Quetken Gene Barwick Marty Jenson Terry Faulkner Ton Small Arian Milbrect Dan Meinen Jim Barwick Carol McKee Neil Chamberlain Tiese bers Iowa Iowe City A. ©. Voogh Rock Rapids

Masquerade Ball highlights student social season

Friday night March 22 the WEA Masquerade Ball filled the School Auditorium from 8:00 to 12:00 with The Changing Times providing music. Best dressed couples Marianne Fiyiman and Maury Woudenberg as boy and girl led the honors, with Kathy Goodrich as best dressed girl and Keith Mlew as best dressed boy. Teachers Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs won best dressed teacher after arriving as Hippies and Flower Children. The event drew many long skirted girls, cowboys, Indians, and service members amid lively dancing.

Marianne Fiyiman Maury Woudenberg Kathy Goodrich Keith Mlewme Mrs. Jacobs

Akron students shine at State Speech contest in Spencer

Three Akron girls Kathie Goulvich Melinda Netty and Nat ey Klennne traveled March 3 to Spencer for the State Speech contest. Judges awarded one or two or three, with one the best. Kathie earned a one for Goodbye Sister, Melinda a one for The Promise from The Red Pony, and Nancy Kletue a two for Junior First Shave. Congratulations to the trio on their fine work.

Akron Spencer Kathie Goulvich Meliinda Netty Natey Klennne Katie Sisiter Melinda Steinberk Nancy Kletuue Junior

Junior class meeting sets prom plans and speaker

The junior class held a meeting Monday to decide prom details. They chose Mr. Jacobs as banquet speaker, approved outside dates, and formed two committees for banquet and auditorium with Cynthia Apply, Keith Klemme, Steve Wilcox, and Nancy Claesson.

Mr. Jacobs Tim Cynthia Apply Keith Klemme Steve Wilcox Nancy Claesson

Senior Interview Richard Lee Brown

Richard Lee Brown born July 12, 1950 in Akron is son of Mr and Mrs Arden Brown with brother Bob and sister Carol. He attends First Baptist Church and participates in football basketball baseball track choir and PYA after school. He plans to attend Wayne State Teacher College and shares favorite colors people and items.

Richard Lee Richard Lee Brown Arden Brown Rich Akron Bob Carol First Baptist Church Rieh nnt Bob Dylan Shirley McClain Paul Newman Rielt AHS Wayne State Teacher's College Riel k-R

Ohatsworth Ohats Special Birthday Gatherings Across Town

A community notes several social visits and family gatherings around Akro Chatsworth and Alcester. Families including Moller Collmannes Beecks and Lindens share weekend visits, dinners and tea in homes from Sioux City to Fargo. One entry marks a 59th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Chris Beeck with relatives hosting a Normandy dinner.

Gerhard Moller James Wes Crow Reuben Buehmann Akro Donald Koeh Colin Collmann Gary Moller Henry Moller Bob Moller Alcester My L. Morgan Fargo N. D Chatsworth Plymouth Presbyterian church Akron Meske Chas Hendricks Michael Lowell Harley Small Leeds Don Lowell Morningside Webster City Nellie Burnight Wm. Milbrodt Joe Sleepy Eye Minnesota John Melnnis Albert Erks Albert, Mohlman James Gabel Henry Collan Wim. Halverson Gladys Gilson Berniel Pratt Jennie Landness Sioux City Wheeler and gon Collman Yankton S. D Repplad R. C. Hammitt Hammitt Aunx Nelson Rose Jantgaard Martin Bradley Alcester Lloyd Liston Tieton Sam Jones Madison H. Liston Chris Beeck Normandy comite Ed Beeck Viet Nam

Health for All Doctors Fight Smoking and Mumps Vaccine

A survey by the California Medical Association finds 97 percent view smoking as a health hazard and 85 percent advise patients to quit. Most favor a ban on cigarette advertising. A West Point study notes the Mumps vaccine appears effective. about 75 percent of vaccinated children exposed to the disease did not contract it, versus 60 percent in the unvaccinated group. A U S health official cites Medicare, and a space prediction suggests long life with future artificial organs. A tuberculosis awareness film is released by the National TB and Respiratory Disease Association.

California Medical Association West Point U. S Wilbur Collen Oasis willions National Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association Avil college soviallycivic Lilia tu oral Cueistinas Lead association Illurination Your Tuberculosis Association

New Books at Akron Public Library Prompt Reader Interest

The Akron Public Library displays a batch of new titles likely to engage male readers. Notable entries include The Presidents Plane is Missing by Serling and Vanished by Fletcher Kuebel, among others. The library operates 2 to 6 pm on weekdays. The Veterans Administration estimates computer use in benefits administration saves about 17 million dollars yearly.

Serling Fletcher Kuebel Horan Upper Missouri Robt. Atherne Hell Noel Gerson Veterans Administration

Book and Thimble Club Met for Bird Tales

The Book and Thimble Club met on Tuesday March 24 at Penny Bryant home with eighteen members present. Members shared bird names and habits, Caryl Lichens reported on the county convention, and Trudi Harris outlined final details for the April 28 and 22 art show. Eldon Bryant discussed bird species and marking identifying traits, with Oma Cagsmem presenting The Easter Story in Art for the April 9 meeting at Uelen Shoulberg home.

Thesday Penny Bryant Worroll Caryl Lichens Tirdie Harris Omi Gasmuan Federated Eldon Bryant Uelen Shoulberg Oma Cagsmem

Riverside Cemetery Annual Financial Report 1967

Riverside Cemetery Association presents the annual financial report for year ending December 31 1967. Receipts include balance on hand January 1 1967 payments on lots sold amounts for opening and closing monuments interest on bonds and city and township payments. Disbursements list township and secretary costs sexton and helper salaries and miscellaneous expenses with a final balance on hand January 1 1968.

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Print at home with Ako on Register Tribune

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