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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1929
Page
4
Fragmentary item describes last week swimmers with wrist watches. It mentions stripping, replacing worn parts, leather and metal straps and bracelets priced from 1.25 to 4.00 dollars and watch chains from 25 cents to 6 dollars, suggesting savings on repairs.
Wash all glassware in warm soft water with ivory soap using a soft brush to reach creases of etched or engraved pieces. Rinse in the suds, never pour on hot water, then wipe with a soft dish towel. Dry and polish with a piece of old lace curtain for a bright finish. White cut glass pairs well with any color scheme.
Obituaries recount the deaths of Johanna Hofstad and Mrs Walter McLain. Hofstad endured illness after medical complications, attended York Academy, and remained in Denver until her death on May 21 1929. McLain, a German native, died July 30 1929 at age 61 years 9 months 12 days, survived by husband, an adopted child, and several siblings. funeral held at St Patrick’s Church.
State highways commission schedules bids August 6 for grading 8.974 miles of No. 12 from Woodbury county north to the Akron area. Estimate calls for 320000 cubic yards of excavation and a matching amount of station work, making completion in the fall unlikely. Bridges and culverts contracts likely soon, with no major route changes, as No. 12 connects to Woodbury paving near Broken Kettle road. Plymouth county’s only remaining primary road piece is No. 140 southwest of Kingsley, with No. 120 to be graveled next year, leaving Plymouth county’s 1280 miles of primary road either graded or gravelled.
John Joustra and Iola Blomberg wed July 6 1929 in Yankton SD officiated by Rev Cleveland. The couple resides north of Union with relatives present and plan to stay at the Clarence Waterbury home. The groom farms in Don County and the bride is daughter of Mrs. Clarence Waterbury. Best wishes from their acquaintances.
No preaching services at Trinity Lutheran Church this Sunday. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Rev. P. A. Moske travels to Lakota and Ja, and Fred A. Meakee Jr. to Newell to preach at mission festivals. Rev. F. A. Mesks, Pastor.
The Ladies' Aid and Helping Hand Societies will gather at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Powell on Thursday August 8 The community paper invites readers to place want ads to connect buyers and sellers and try them.
Akron and area residents share news of visits and illnesses, with a major drowning disaster at Lake Okoboji. The Zipper boat and Miss Thriller seaplane collided causing nine deaths nearby. legal actions include charges of criminal negligence against operators and pilots. Community updates cover hospital operations, family visits, and local officials’ duties amid late week heat, drought concerns, and a large maple tree repair.
Fragmented OCR item notes a bungalow style house for sale with residence, plus various shorthand ads including a 193 Chevrolet listing and other buyer seller fragments. Mentions individuals Hassan and Bennofft, Akron, and Washington, with unclear context and broken phrases.
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