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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1964

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Akron Register-Tribune Subscription Rates Notice

The Akron Register Tribune lists subscription rates of 2.50 per year and 1.25 for six months in Plymouth Sioux and Woodbury Counties Iowa and Union County South Dakota. Elsewhere 3.00 per year. Published every Thursday in Akron Plymouth County Iowa. Entered as second class matter September 26 1901.

Plymouth Sioux Woodbury Counties Iowa Union County S. D Akron Plymouth County

Westfield Rural Carriers Meet and Local Group Events

Plymouth County rural letter carriers plan a June quarterly meeting in Westfield with the Pilgrim Fellowship serving a 6:00 p.m. dinner. Local visits include Moffatt and Lewison families, with Ed Nelson hosting guests and a Kingsley trip for dinner. A joint April 23 meeting of County Board, Education Board, and Westfield School Committee is scheduled, followed by the Spring Festival on April 16 featuring local bands and a Sioux City recreation band.

Plymouth County Westfield Pilgrim Fellowship Esther Moffatt Allen Moffatt Lyle Jo Moffatt John Vandebrank Slayton Minnesota Richard Memkin Jeffers Everett Harkness LeMars Sioux City Recreation Department Congregational Church Congregational Pilgrim Heights Montour Iowa P.F Montana Nelson Ranch Livingston The United Church of Christ Dixie Beaubien Carolyn Brown Byun Sang Sik Board of Education Westfield Community School Anderson Akron Janssen Lease

Notice to Public Allowing Sand Pit Fishing

A notice states fishing is allowed in the sand pit on the author’s property with a permit at 25 cents per day. Permits are obtainable at 96 Sargent between eight and eleven in the morning. Those without a permit face prosecution for trespassing and the author is not responsible for accidents. Signed Mrs. A. Baker.

Sargent A. Baker

National Cancer Control Month drives volunteers door to door

June is National Cancer Control Month urging neighbors to volunteer for door to door cancer education. The notice lists area chairs and representatives by town across Plymouth County including Portland Preston Westfield Grant Elgin America Mead ow Sioux Perry Hancock Union Garfield Elk Horn and other locales.

Plymouth County N. W Allen VanderHelm Portland John C. Popken Preston Ralph Taylor Westfield Edmund Blum Donald Boetger Johnson Art Netley N. C Dean Rowe—Grant Vernon Renken Elgin Harold Albert Washington Harold Jelken America Gil Berkenpass N. E Henry Krogman Fredonia Robert Schnepf Meadow Marion Elmer Schroeder Remsen James Morgan S. W. Chairman Frank Emmick Sioux Worth Banks Liberty Harold LaBahn Hancock Lester Williams Perry

Walking for Health: A Simple American Habit

A persuasive column urges reclaiming walking in daily life. It contrasts driving with strolling to mail a letter or shop, notes benefits to brain function and circulation, cites the Iowa State Department of Health, and encourages children and adults to walk more for fitness and well being.

America Iowa

Final 1964 Plymouth County Feed Grain signup figures

Plymouth County farmers signaled 84,124 diverted acres and 2,019 farms participate, the highest since 1961. Final payables total 2,968,282 with 1,170,774 advanced via drafts mailed by April 3. Eligible producers receive 16 cents per bushel price support and potential price support loans.

Plymouth County

Shop the newspaper ads for great saving before you buy

Local shoppers are urged to browse newspaper ads to compare prices and find the best deals before making purchases. Advertisers highlight discounts and limited-time offers across categories, encouraging smart buying and saving money this shopping period.

April 18 US C Math Contest and Local Activities

Akron students will represent at the University of South Dakota math contest April 18 in Vermillion, with participants across divisions I to IV. District convention in Sac City elected Chris Bjernstad president, plus officers and cabinet named. FHA noted turn-about day with penalties for laggards and a red and white dress day, plus a humorous window cleaner incident during a school play.

Akron University of South Dakota Vermillion di Vision Daryl Frisk Susan Henrich Linda Heyl Jeff Baker Scott Swift Karen Wise Dan Henrich Scott Baker Susan Nylund Mullin Henrich Jackie Henrich Elaine Dewey Sharon Fletcher Sac City Chris Bjernstad Spencer Chris Philips Joyce Emmeck Rockwell City Owen Anderson Sioux City- East Kent Baker Woodbury Central Paul Spade Sioux City-Riverside AHS Ken Milbrodt Alan Hemmingsen FHA

Beatle Fan Susie Enjoys Listening Groove

A brief note describes Susie as a devoted Beatle fan who loves listening to the band. Her enthusiasm highlights the cultural impact of the group and its enduring appeal among fans.

Susie

Senior Edith Granstrom and classmate Mike Orris profile

An Akron high school profile highlights Edith Granstrom known as Susie. It notes her family, church, favorite subjects, goals after graduation, and a playful quotation about time. It also profiles Mike Dean Orris, his magic hobby, reliability with names, and his aims to provoke laughter, with details on family background and school activities.

Tom Tryon Annette Funicello Edith Granstrom Wendell Granstrom Edith Susie N.E.T

Bigger farms mean higher land values in Iowa says ISU expert

Iowa State University economist Willard Maas notes rising land values driven by desire to farm more acres. Land values climbed about 9 per acre in 1963 to 250 on November 1, tied to broker surveys. Limited capital remains the biggest drag, while high grade land remains scarce and stays in strong hands. regional gains vary from 1 to 5 percent with Eastern high grade land at 432 per acre.

Iowa Willard Maas Iowa State University Maas

Mike joins Army after graduation from Church of Christ

Dramas and preparations filled the day as the all-school play Our Hearts Were Young and Gay ran at 1 PM and 8 PM. Profits reached about 123 dollars for the Junior Prom fund while costumes pleased the audience, with some borrowed from the University of South Dakota at Vermillion.

University of South Dakota At Vermillion

Karen Wise Wins Student Body President in April Vote

On April 8 the student body heard platform speeches from Karen Wise Kathy Kenny and Dan Henrich in the gym. After entertainment for the campaign slogans votes were cast on April 9 and Karen Wise was announced as president elect. An inaugural ball is tentatively set for April 17.

Karen Wise Kathy Kenny Dan Henrich Elwood

AHS Freshman Wins Second in Regional Science Fair

Marc Thorson, an AHS freshman, earned second place in the physics section of the Junior Division at the Regional Science Fair held last Saturday at the University of South Dakota. The tenth annual event welcomed junior and senior high students from the USD Science Fair region.

Marc Thorson AHS University of South Dakota

Caution urged to cut fire toll with simple rules

The National Board of Fire Underwriters urges smokers to use ashtrays, extinguish all matches and cigarettes, break matches away from children, and avoid smoking in bed to reduce fires that killed 11,800 people last year and caused over $1 billion in losses. TV ads are met with mockery by some readers.

National Board of Fire Underwriters

Iowa Public School Tuition Costs 1963 64 Report Summary

Iowa districts with approved four year high schools report high school tuition per pupil from 1288.65 to 359.98 with average 605.92 in 1963-64 based on prior year costs. Elementary tuition ranges 631.64 to 206.28, average 361.12. Costs include general fund and operating items but exclude tuition payments and capital outlay.

Iowa State Department of Public Instruction Schoolhouse Fund Supreme Court

Walnuts Out and Other Plantings Available at Ames Nursery

The State Conservation Commission Forest Nursery near Ames reports black walnuts are unavailable for planting along with red cedar ninebark Russian olive and wild grape for the rest of the season. Other stock remains plentiful including white red and Austrian pines Ponderosa and Scotch pines plus wildlife plantings like dogwood caragana honeysuckle Siberian crab and multiflora rose. Nearly two million trees and shrubs have been sold for wildlife and conservation. Orders remain open until supply runs out and are for erosion control wildlife cover or woodlot plantings only.

State Conservation Commission Forest Nursery Ames Soil Conservation ASCS

Spring Clean-Up urged to remove hazards and improve safety

Iowa urges homeowners farmers and businesses to tidy spaces remove clutter and fire and accident hazards. Readers should discard rubbish check cords fuse boxes store gasoline and kerosene outdoors in metal cans away from buildings and out of reach of children. Ensure proper storage and reduce risk of fires and poisoning.

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Akron Register-Tribune Ray A. and Gerald F. Smith BS Mua Press Association Mational Editorial Cris St. Catherine’s Guild Robert Welch Ray Welch Wm. Popken Goodwill Industries Dwight Brown June S. C Milton Spies Raymond Besker Stanton Allen Weidauer Hungerford Don van Evers Lincoln Cecil Lang S.E H. W. Sibley Union Marvin Smith Henry Virgil Jastram Elkhorn Eldon Roepke Garfield Dana Vannersdel William Phillips Alve Ericson Ed Nelson Merrill Eldon Lake Hinton Elvin Held Kingsley Norman Bolser Brunsville Jack McHale Craig Lola Morey Struble Bruno Brunken Seney Albert Olson Lawrence Nusbel Feed Grain Program Raider Review Akron Community School USC FFA Parade of Stars Meriden-Cleghorn Mike Orris Mike Chad Mitchell Paul Paul Dean Orris Dean Orris Church of Christ Pat Teresa Rebeccah Deborah John Bob Student Body Olds Oldsmobile General Motors Mimetscigut Starawee Super 60 Dynamic 00 Metstar Kerr Motor Company Lowa al Araritl Eto Ieee Mesa Northwestern Bell United States Brewers Association ING P.O Osceola Antarctica U.S Guy Akron Savings Bank First National Bank F.D.I. C
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