21 Apr 1966
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1966
Page
1
Plymouth Sioux and Woodbury Counties, Town, and Union County residents pay 2.50 per year, six months 1.25. Elsewhere 3.00 per year. Akron Register-Tribune, Akron Iowa.
Special programs and athletic meets in Westfield announce Spring Cleaning Day at the Congregational Church on April 21, Alta Relays on April 22, and Dutchman Relays on April 29. A Lay Volunteer Apostolate program will be held April 26 at St. Joseph hall Akron with Papal Volunteer slides and Mary Jo Haag speaking. The Iowa Daughters biennial convention meets April 22 to 24 at the Biltmore Sioux City, with bishops and a national vice regent among speakers. Regular school board actions include Title I remedial reading, summer painting, amended Title II budget, and kindergarten enrollment age adjustment to five by September 1.
The 30th annual Art Show of Westfield Community School was held in the School Auditorium on April 12 with Mrs Genevieve McVay judge. PT A lunch proceeds supported the event. Pupils across grades won ribbons and honorable mentions for their artworks and daily life creativity.
The text shows grade by grade placements with names such as Georgia Divis Darla Jones Errl Gitbs and Steven Knapp Donald Buryatek Dianne Foust. Honorable mentions include Jules Banks Patty Rake Deloras Martin and Patrician Buryanek Amit Young Jim Kelley Carin McInnis. They appear as 1st 2nd 3rd and honorable mention recognitions across eighth, seventh, and sixth grades.
Miss Winifred Schoenfelder receives the Diocesan CYO Adult Leadership Award for her work in youth formation and publicity. She is listed among 75 adult leaders honored with the CYQ Merit Award and Medal, and will be recognized on Digestianwide Award Day at St. Mary’s High School in Storm Lake.
Health Insurance Institute urges a yearly review of policies due to rising costs and life changes. Note policy dates, understand all terms, and consult insurers or HR for updates. Consider upgrading to major medical coverage and remove duplicate policies. If overprotected, divert premiums to a fund for routine bills.
The Raider Review lists Sheryl Hillvich as Editor in Chief with Butch Stotz as Assistant Editor Aimor Becky Orvis as Editor. Photographers include Marc Thornon and Linda Williamas among a large reporting and typing team led by Dianna Willer and sponsor Mr Hoff.
Akron Community School expands summer offerings funded by Title I and state aid. Programs include diagnostic reading for elementary grades, typing for 8th grade and older, drivers education, reading and English in middle and high grades, and mathematics and science for grades 7-10. Attendance emphasized. enrollment coordinated by principals Mr Hovgeven and Mr Jans.
The Akron Community School District Board of Education approves four major academic revisions for the 1966-67 year. Preferences include ability grouping for optimized learning, added 76 minutes weekly for music, later start for non band students, and afternoon bus routes plus morning and evening activity buses to support extracurriculars. The plan cites extensive review and aims to improve daily scheduling and educational outcomes.
Harrison Weber reports Iowa farm fortunes dimming as 1954 735000 farm workers shrink to 462000 by 1974 and farm owners decline. Employment in farming falls from 26 6 000 in 1954 toward 150 000, while output grows due to tech gains. Manufacturing gains absorb some losses but service sectors rise slowly.
A fragmented OCR passage discusses Iowa's population in 174 and 2,920,000 figures, noting shifts due to farm consolidation and industrial change. It suggests changes in employment mix from processing to goods and services, with tiny manufacturing and service jobs skewing toward women, while agriculture and related sectors remain male-dominated. The text projects ongoing adjustment impacts on Iowa's population and economic base.
Safety tips from the American Medical Association urge gardeners to pace work, wash and bandage cuts, ensure tetanus vaccination, and use power tools carefully. Store pesticides safely, follow instructions, and keep them away from children to protect soil, health, and pets.
The Institute says most spring cleanup activities reduce windstorm risks and improve home or farm appeal for the coming summer. Attack the chore with gusto to protect property and enjoy a neater, safer environment.
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