Akron girl wins second place in spelling contest
The Plymouth county Spelling contest held Monday afternoon at the LeMars courthouse drew a large audience. Thirty four contestants from various schools competed. Ruth McArthur and Winifred Thatcher took second place in oral and written spelling respectively, with Thatcher edging McArthur in a special match to determine the runner up. Thatcher will represent Plymouth county in the Interstate Spelling contest in Omaha on April 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
Court House
LeMars
Christine “Petersen
R.‘W. ‘Raton
Omaha
Clara Anna. Shepherd
Mas. Peckanpaugh
St. Joseph's
Des, Moines
Ruth McArthur
Senay
Winifred Thatcher
Akron Public Schools
Akron
Winifred
Omone
Board of Supervisors and Doctors Clash Over indigent Care Pay
At a LeMars meeting last week physicians and county supervisors discussed pay for cure of the indigent. No agreement was reached. Contracts for the poor are normally let at the year's first session, but no cuts or terms have been set this year. The board plans to provide five dollars a month for housing dependents, not paid in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
LeMars
Board of Aupervisora
Herg
Petit Jurors Chosen for Plymouth County Court Term
The Plymouth County District Court will convene in Le Mars on Monday April 17 with Judge C C Bradley presiding. Petit jurors are to appear April 24 the second week of the term. Fifty men and fifteen women are listed, drawn from Akron and surrounding towns including Adams, McNamara, Taylor, Banks, Fry, Erpelding, Haines, Lindeey, Ruedy, Buriton, Thomas and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County District Court
LeMars
C. C. Bradley
Saery
Akron
Arthur G. Adams
Wm. McNamara
Victor Taylor
Wastfield
Neodesha Plane Crash Kills Eight. Nephew of Dava Twogood
Alvin Hakes, pilot of a tri motor plane, died in the Neodesha Kansas crash that killed eight. He was nephew of Supervisor Dava Twogood. The body was moved from LeMars to Windom Minnesota for burial. The plane carried the Canaila basketball team bound for Tulsa Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Hakes
Neodesha
Kansas
Dava Twogood
Hakes
McTher
Slater
Farm Woman Lives by Cow Attacks in Barnyard
Mrs H Cummins, southeast of town, was injured Saturday when a cow charged in the farm barnyard. Her daughter Aleen aided, the animal backed off but remained threatening. The physician found facial and back injuries with no bones broken and expected a rapid recovery. Mrs Cummins previously broke an arm in a fall about a year ago.
Dam plan eyed for Big Sioux at Hawarden
Plans under way to build a new dam across the Big Sioux River near Hawarden. The project would replace the old dam destroyed by high water and is being considered by the Town State Board of Conservation. Estimated cost is 8000 to 10000 dollars with materials from the state board and lumber by Sioux County via Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds.
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Big Sioux
Hawarden
Futu?s
Atate
the Dame
Mit
Calltops
State Board of Conservation
Ighor
Sioux County
Reconstruction Finance ' Corporation
Eviction dispute lingers over Durband family farm case
In LeMars last week Attorney General Powers and State Agent McNaughton consulted with local officers about the Durband eviction from a farm near Struble owned by the Znte estate. Nelgon Miller for the Durbands sought a super sedeas bond. a $3,600 bond was named to stay eviction, else eviction proceeds in ten days. Union Creek Church notes record Sunday communion services at 8 p.m with Ladies Aid meeting April 13 in Luther Hall hosted by Mrs. Adamson and Mrs. Ericson. Choir practice set for next Monday at 8 p.m.
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Powers
McNaughton
LeMars
The
Sentinel
Durband
Struble
Znnte
Nelgon Miller
Durbalda
Des Moines
Union Creek
Luther Hall
George Adamson
Lawrence’ Ericson
Funeral Marked By Many Attending Wenzel Parker
Wenzel Parker 56 died Thursday after an operation for ruptured appendix in Akron Hospital. Born October 18 1876 in Hazel Green Wisconsin he lived in Plymouth county most of his life. Survived by widow Lizzie, daughter Jola 3 brothers and 3 sisters plus 14 step children. Funeral Sunday at UA B church Agaville Rev Hollingshead officiated. interment Pleasant Valley cemetery Adayile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenzel Parker
Jahhson-townshlips
Adaville
Akron
Wenzel M. Parker
Hazel Green
Wisconsin
William Parker
LeMars
Jola
Willam
Peter Parker
Raleigh Parker
Annie Oakes
Weatfield
Kate Moore
John Butler
UA. B
Agaville
N. A. Hollingshead
Pleasant Valley
Adaylile
First Baptist Church Announces Week Services
Next Sunday evening closes the School of World Friendship session which has drawn averages over 100. Morning worship and sermon at 11. Bible school at 10. The Crusaders meet Saturday at 2 pm. Ladies' Association meets Wednesday at Mrs Guatavo Anderson's home with Christine Anderson assisting. Program includes The Young Revolutionist and an Acres of Diamonds lecture by Dr. Russell Conwell.
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First Baptist Church
Russell BH
Conwell
R. H, Brown
WILL CHOOSE A NEW DEPUTY FOR AKRON POST OFFICE
Under a new Washington rule effective May 1 no relative of a postmaster may be employed as an assistant in a post office. Akron will be affected as M. V. Smiths wife has served as his assistant for four years. Many applications are on file for the position. It is unclear if the rule applies to wives of rural carriers. Postal employees received a 15 percent salary increase as part of a yearlong economy program. Dick Bohiken moved his simple business back to his former location in the feed barn property, buying the Von Hagel building for more room.
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Postoffice Department
Washington, D. C
Akron
M. V. Smith
Dick Bohiken
Hig Implement Business
von Hagel
LeMars
American Trust and Savings Bank
Trevelver
Petition for Pardon of Nile Cochran in Union County
Petition signed by Union County voters asks Governor Berry to pardon Nile Cochran, a Moville man sentenced to three years for second degree manslaughter tied to the February shooting of R D Markell near Sioux City. Notes cochran as milk war participant with disputed role, while the Markell family faced the fatal rifle wound.
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Union County
Armors’ Union
Berry
Nila
Cochran
Moville
Sioux Falls
L. L. Floeger
Elk Point
R. di Markell
Bloux City
Sioux City
South Dakota
State of South Dakota
Nile Cochran
R. D. Markel
Markells
R. D.markell
Akron Disaster Recalls Lost US Dirigible Crew
A damaged airship Akron crashes in a mid Atlantic storm. Only four of seventy six aboard are rescued, including two Lakewood and Lakehurst residents. Captain Moffett perishes. Rescue efforts continue as debates rise over future of US dirigibles and costs.
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New England
Oelgele
Ugatning
Offcera
Phoebus
Dalldorf
Tte
H. Y. Wiley
Lakewood
N. J
Moodgill, Brin
Momoplity
Tenn
Richard E. Deal
Lakehurst
Hoat
Swain
Robert W. Copeland
Copeland
Hel
Phoebun
Akron
William A. Moffett
Los Angeles
U.S
Shenandoah
Ohio
Foureen
England
United States
Humber River
Italy
Hampton Roads Army Base
U. S
Macon
Happy Nuptials at Plymouth Presbyterian Church
Edward Noon and Viola Ruth Woodall wed on Tuesday April 4 1988 at 8 pm in a private ceremony at Plymouth Presbyterian Church. Rev W Smith officiated with ushers Daryl Taylor and James Ghbe. Following, a reception in church social rooms with angel food cake and ice cream. The bride daughter of Bert Woodall and longtime resident near Akron. The groom son of Frank Noon of Toronto S D. The couple will reside in Treton Town after a brief honeymoon period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Viola Ruth Woodall
Plymouth Presbyterian Charot
Timate
Daryl Taylor
James Ghbe
W. @. Smith
Sohoenegrin
Mise
Rent
Siebens
Ureir
Misa Jerence Noon
Slater
William Hoagland
Lois Gabel
Verna Brown
Frances Port
Helen Marbech
Dorothea Taylor
Bert ‘Woodall
Craig
Town
Art Gabel
Akron
Prank Noon
Toronto
Stuart
Treton
Akron Boy in College Chorus
Walter I. Armoth reports Marvin Gassman son of Mrs Hane nah Gassman of Akron is completing his fourth tour with the Wennerberg mile chorus at Augustana College. He has sung with the chorus for four years and served as corners0 Tolst for three. The tour covered St Paul Minneapolis Stillwater Eau Claire Cambridge and Duluth with a third annual concert at Orchestra Hall Chicago on April 7 and broadcast over NBC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Marvin Gassman
Hanenah Gassman
Augustana College
Rock Island
Wennerberg Mile
Gassman
St.’ Paul, Minn.; Minneapolia
Minn
Stillwater
Eau Claire
Cambridge
Duluth
Wennerbergs
Orchestra Hall
Chicago
National Broadcasting System
Rural Study Center to Be Held at Le Mars School
A Study Center for Flymouth County rural teachers will convene in the Le Mars High School assembly room on Saturday April 15 starting at 7 a.m. Normal students and others are invited. The day includes talks on reading progress, art principles, new school legislation, and demonstrations. Township leaders will give two minute educational talks.
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LE Mars
Flymouth
LeMaratigt
Reading
D. L. Ritter
Beatrice Brown
Lisb
New School
Mise Petersen
Ritter
Palm Sunday expectations at local churches and cantata
Immanuel English Lutheran and Pleasant Hill U B churches schedule Palm Sunday April 4 with morning communion Bible study and an 8 oclock cantata Christ Victorious. Pleasant Hill session includes Sunday school and worship on April 9 and a sermon on The Commandment With Promise. Jacobson, pastor, notes three Sundays of afternoon services due to Star Prairie meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Samuelatn
Christ
Pleasant Hill U. B
Star Prairie
A. A. Jacobson
Unified Passion Week Services Across Four Churches
Four days of Passion week bring English Lutheran Methodist Baptist and Christian churches together for joint services. Each evening a different pastor will speak on topics ranging from belief in Christ to serving in God's kingdom. April 10 11 12 and 13. W H McDonald secretary.
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Englash Luetheran
R. E. Brown
Baylist
Sarmon
FF. Robinson
Methodist Church
W. H. Mc
Donald
C. W. Samuelson
Kingdom of God
W. H. McDonald
Sec'y Ministerial Association
First Church Plans Bible School and Union Week Service
The First Church of Christ announces Bible school and worship from 10 to 11 30 am with a sermon on Following Him in Gathdemnane. Aiming to expand the Bible school, members are urged to assist. Children’s Societies meet at 7 pm. evening service at 8 pm with a sermon on What is the Kingdom of Heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ Bible School
Bible School
Kingdom of Heaven
H. McDonald
Triumphant Christ Theme at Methodist Morning Service
The Methodist church notes an Easter themed program with morning service on Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem and present day meaning. Evening features 43 stereoptican slides titled Last Week of Christ Life with readings. Baptism and church entry offered on Easter Sunday morning. TM. F. Robinson, Pastor.
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Methodist Church
Christ
Jerusalem
F. Robinson
Births and quilting at Busy Five meeting
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Mmil Hory northwest of town on April 1 1933 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Alfred Scott of Akron on April 2 1993 a son to Mr and Mrs Hart Gale of Akron on April 3 1933 and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Russell O Ross of Akron on April 4 1933 Last Monday afternoon the Busy Five met at the home of Mrs Harvey Taylor to quilt her ily quilt a birthday luncheon was served in honor of Mrs Tom Clarey her birthday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmil Hory
Town
Alfred Scott
Akron
Hart Gale
Russell O. Ross
Harvey Taylor
Tom Clarey
Mrs McMillan Rites Held In Akron For 1988 Death
Mrs Saimiel W McMillan died at her Akron home March 28 1988 at 78 years 10 months 24 days after sclerosis Born Marie Loulan Wrost May 4 1884 in Ogle County Illinois married Urbane Webster Feb 28 1872 in Illinois The couple moved to Iowa then Nebraska and finally Akron Missouri Valley area Survived by husband three adopted children four step children a brother 16 grandchildren three great grandchildren and other relatives Services held Thursday at Akron M E Church with interment Riverside Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saimiel W. McMillan
Thia City
Marie Loulan Wrost
Ogle County
Tlnale
Aba
Urbane Webster
Iowa
Gage County
Nellaska
Akron
Mr. Webster
Greene
Samuel W. McMien
Tarry Webster
Sioux City
Jesule
Akron M. By
Roy F. F. Robinson
Riverside Cemetery
Continue Study Alcohol Gas Use to Fuel Nation Wide
A survey at Iowa State College links corn alcohol to motor fuel growth, noting price impacts. Nationwide use may push corn prices higher, requiring a tax to promote alcohol gasoline and offset costs while some consumers may adopt it for its advantages.
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Towa State College
Towa
Portland Farm Bureau News Women’s Home Project Meet
The Women’s Home Project group will meet Monday April 10 at 10 am at Mrs L Taylor’s home for a joint Weatfield and Portland township gathering. Miss Pearl Sims HDA will teach Standards for Judging Cooked Foods with a midday meal to be cooked and served. A large crowd is expected to attend and help diagnose cooking difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Home Project
L. ¥. Taylor
Weatfield
Portland
Lady Luck
Trinity Lutheran Winglish Service and Confirmation
Trinity Lutheran Church holds Winglish service and Confirmation at 105. The Confirmation class includes Irene Lubben Elmer Jurgenken Adolf Hartmann Henry Melns Emil Johnson Clarence Ludwigs and Ernust Schroeder. Maundy Thursday service and Lord's supper are April 13 at 3 p.m. Good Friday German service and Lord's supper are April 14 at 10 40 a.m. Pastor Freda Mesko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winglish
Irene Lubben
Elmer Jurgenken
Adolf Hartmann
Henry Melns
Emil Johnson
Clarence Ludwigs
Ernust Schroeder
Freda
Mesko
Paster
Early Adaville Pioneer Olive King Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Olive King, noted early Adaville resident aged about 81, died Monday afternoon at her son Warren King’s home after a lengthy illness. Survived by three daughters and six sons, funeral Thursday at the Adaville A B church with Rev N A Hollingshead officiating. Interment Pleasant Valley Cemetery at Adaville. Trumpas Sitten club to meet Saturday with Miss Junice Naslund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adavilly
Olive King
Warren King
Oliver King
Adaville A. B
N. A. Hollingshead
Akron
Pleasynt Valley Cemetery
Adayiile
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Winifred’ Thatcher
Twogood
D. J. Edward
Nile
H.S
Akron High School
Sioux _City
Central High School
Sioux, City
Girls! Glee Club
Dorothy Clark
Louise Anfinson
Iowa City
Viola R. Woodall
Edward Noon
Brule Creek Lutheran
St. Paul
St. Paul Lutheran
Luther League
St. Paul Church
Hinle Creek
So. St. Paul Church
Mattie Hanson
Peter Wiese
Albert Wagner, Jr
Brule Creek
Mildred Thelseth
Walter I. Armoth
Unite IN Holding
Passion Services
Portland Farm Bureau News
Trinity Lutheran, Church
Plymouth
Trumpas Sitten Club
Junice Naslund
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