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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1939
Page
5
The Commercial Club has arranged with the Feldman Company of Canton to operate a merry-go-round ferris wheel and kiddie rides free for the afternoon and evening. The Akron merchants invite all local youngsters to join in the celebration with a baseball game, dances in the stairs, and entertainment throughout the day.
A small-town obituary style notice details a Tuesday Methodist church service conducted by the pastor at 4 o clock. It mentions Mrs Ward Knapp of Westfield and references several locals by name, indicating a community event conducted in town.
Grover Day will headline a Sioux City radio evening program broadcasting from KTRE. The event starts at 8 PM with a varied lineup including vocal solos by Johnconi and Alcester, instrumental pieces, and a trumpet number by Stinehart. Attendees are invited. the program features multiple local performers and aims to entertain.
Frinity Lutheran announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. English service at 11 a.m. Luther League meets. Ladies Aid to meet at Herman Jacobs home Wednesday August 9. Bt Matth Lutheran Church Chatsworth holds Sunday school at 9 a.m. English service at 9 30 a.m. Ladies Aid at Mrs. John Tammen's home Thursday afternoon August 10. Fred A. Meske, Pastor.
Intricate local notes describe visits by Mrs. Helen Corron of Denver to her sister the Swift family, plus relatives and friends gathering at Brunner cottage near Lake Hubert. George Dalgliesh of Sioux City, a lifeguard, spends time here. plans for braces and possible walking recovery for a local youth are noted.
A fragmented recap notes Akron pitchers holding LeMars to minimal scoring while LeMars hitters, led by Satterlee and Kapfer, staged crucial hits and two double plays. Stark fielding errors and baserunning miscues shaped a tight contest. Akron mounted late pressure with three triples and six singles, while LeMars produced key defensive plays to secure a near shutout.
A fragment describes Empress attraction for Woodende ending Thursday. Stars Crawford James Stewart Bow Ayres Lewis Stone headline with the International Follies troupe in a light skater themed plot described as amusing and entertaining.
A fragment notes a Sioux Falls born member in education and a Women's Missionary Society meeting planned for a rural afternoon. It references colonial era instruction and a pastor, with scattered phrases about opportunity, neglect, and family.
Mr. and Mrs J B Cheney of Onawa Iowa hosted visitors including Miss Olive Hosebler and Miss Lucile Gibbons. Mr and Mrs B S Brock and Mrs Blahe Waterbury of Sioux City, and Miss Edna DeLier of Chicago joined friends in Akron. Nearby residents Mary Heath and Ella Albritton plan visits and a farewell party honored Mrs. Ella Albritton before she departs for Montana and California with her daughter Mrs. John Boyes.
Theodora Root daughter of Mr and Mrs Ross Root and J H Earnest Jr married at St Patrick’s Akron on August 2 1939 Rev Charles Ernst officiated. Miss Root wore a white satin gown with train and pearl cap. Attendant Miss Earnest wore pink. groom in blue suit. Guests from Sioux Falls and Des Moines attended. Newlyweds to reside in Boyson Apartments Akron after a ten day trip.
Over the past weeks the bride to be has centered many parties. Last Monday afternoon a miscellaneous shower was held at Robert Root's home west of town hosted by Mesdames Robert Root H P Anderson Arthur Montagne and Frank Montagne. Guests wrote recipes gave household hints played a guessing game and shared lunch. Gifts were presented by Miss Root’s nieces Marilyn Root and Joan Nason from a decorated wagon.
Plans are practically complete for the annual Bazaar of St Patrick's Catholic Church Akron on Thursday August 17. There will be entertainment features and prizes. An excellent chicken dinner will be served at the Legion Hall at noon. A good baseball game is promised in the afternoon. Public invited to spend the day with the Catholic people of Akron.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert of Olgon at Akron Hospital by Caesarean section on July 29, 1939. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dona south of town on July 30. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Eldeen Stover southwest of town on July 31.
Ingebret Halvorsen Akron resident, aged 75 years 10 months 29 days, died Tuesday at his home after about two weeks illness from pneumonia. He had recently fallen while visiting relatives in Sioux Falls, contributing to his decline. Funeral services were at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 2:30 PM today, Rev. HE G Swenson officiating, with burial in Riverside Cemetery. The obituary will follow next week.
Evening services are planned for Sunday August 6 at 8 o clock. The Junior Mission Band meets Wednesday August 9 at the Hall with all members serving. The Union Creek picnic will be at the church grounds on Thursday August 10. Remember the date and come. D J Edward Pastor.
Pleasant Hill A B church sets Sunday school at 10 a m and evening service at 8. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday August 9 at the church with members serving. A short program will be given. Rev E V Puckett is pastor.
Bible School at 10 a m. Communion and preaching at 1 p m. Senior C E Sunday 6 30 p m. Wid ZANE pastor.
Mrs. Turner and family moved to Sioux City. The Turners formerly ran the Gant cafe. Martha and Opal Meredith of Winner S D visited Miss Monn and Miss Jean Meredith. Mrs. A W Blachley and daughter Lorraine visited her mother in Sutherland Iowa. Rev L G Williams plans an outing by auto to Camp Jim near Brainerd Minnesota. Mr and Mrs H H Wetzeler and children visited family in Cincinnati Ohio. Akron hosts baseball Akron vs Alvord on Akron diamond Sunday August 6 at 2 30 p m. Mrs Forrest Akers of Chicago visited her parents W C and Mrs Anderson. daughter Jean visited here weeks. Mr and Mrs Donald Iverson Traer Iowa welcomed son Gary Allen born July 15 1939 at Waterloo Iowa. Mr and Mrs Charles Swift and Lois and Genevieve Swift visited Worthington Minnesota. cousin Dorothy Schmidt joined them. Akron friends of Mrs W J Page Sioux City were saddened by a fall causing a fractured vertebra now in cast improving. Miss Rosalie Paulson Centerville S D and Miss Ferne Johnson returned from a tour visiting relatives in Colorado California Washington and Vancouver B C. They also spent days at the Golden Gate Exposition in San Francisco. Rev L G Williams Mrs W B Mellen and son Gilbert and daughter Cleah were in Sioux Falls to arrange Gilbert’s enrollment at Sioux Falls College after he earned a church scholarship following Akron High School graduation in May.
The National Youth Administration via Plymouth County Public Welfare relaxes eligibility for NYA part time work for youths 18 to 25 from low income families. Eligible youths are those in families unable to meet basic needs or youths without family ties whose income falls short. Training programs accompany the 14.40 monthly pay, with aviation, mechanics, gardening, and homemaking courses planned to boost future economic prospects.
Union services prove popular with social music by Mi Quartet and Ladies Trio from local churches. Rev and Mrs Thelin, returned missionaries from China, speak on conditions there and refugee work. August 20 features Jane Forgave playlet. August 27 plans include a cross pageant and Hammond organ recital.
Work is moving forward on street improvements with tiling and sewer work underway on the east and west sides. Crews begin laying tiles and installing sewers as part of the ongoing project, with the focus on infrastructure upgrades and drainage enhancements.
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