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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1965
Page
1
The Akron Register-Tribune, published Thursdays in Akron Iowa, is entered as second class mail at the Akron post office with a filing date of September 26, 1901.
Westfield notices include visiting relatives of Morrison residents, and a Californians' trip to relatives. No Ladies Aid meeting scheduled at the Congregational church this August. Westfield Community School opens August 30 with full day attendance and hot lunch. High school registration set for August 18 and 19 from 1 to 3 pm. Farewell picnic for the Galloway family at Riverside Park, Sioux City, with a ball game and later relocation of Mr Galloway to Smithland Community School. Lost dishes and silverware noted. owners may collect at Lowell Morehead residence.
The Carl Rapp Carnival will feature dart throw, fish pond, cake walk, fun jail, dunking stand and pony rides with ice pop, watermelon and lunch. A Gibson home freezer drawing is set for 10:00 p.m. and dancing to The Rhythmaires begins at 9:00 p.m. The August 14 events also include Kiddie Parade at 10:00 a.m. Little League game at 10:30 and Old Settlers picnic from noon to 2:30 with horseshoes races and ballgames.
The Plymouth County Old Settlers and Historical Society will meet Saturday August 14 in Westfield as part of the town summer celebration. The program includes a memorial service led by Rev J G Schissel, a Plymouth County history talk by John Schmidt, and music. A temporary museum will be set up near the library. attendees may bring early day life artifacts, pictures, records and letters for display.
Mrs. Frank I. Gilliam of Des Moines received the first benefit under the reopened GI insurance program from the Veterans Administration. The Navy veteran sought $4,500 while hospitalized for a service connected heart condition and died six days after filing. The Des Moines VA Center Director urged eligible Iowa veterans to apply if they meet service dates from 1940 to 1957, lack adequate GI coverage, and have a service connected disability or be commercially uninsurable.
Akron Register-Tribune items recall 20 years past baseball wins and personal notices. Akron beat Paulling 8 to 5 as Swalley and Em Tucker shared pitching duties. Obituaries note Katherine Zachow 67 died July 26 1945 of heart attack. Also junior Legion win 6 to 1 over Elk Point with Bill Knockson striking out 10. Marriages births and local announcements dated 1945 1946.
Frank Burke and Clair McKor kell attended the state carriers convention in Des Moines. Born A daughter to Mr and Mrs Walter Searls August 2 1935 A son to Mr and Mrs Helmer Olund August 3 1935 A son to Mr and Mrs Chas Hendricks Chatsworth August 7 1935 Married Norma daughter of Mr and Mrs C J Johnson south of town and William son of Mr and Mrs H L Heinrickson Sioux City April 27 1935 in Sheldon Iowa They are living in Sioux City Richard son of Mrs Clara Port Akron and Miss Evelyn Russell Camden Ark June 22 1935 in Austin Louisiana The groom has been employed in the south At a double ceremony in Elk Point July 28 1935 Ben Lonksen and Miss Helen Dalgliesh and Marvin Cohrt and Miss Lavonne Smith all of Sioux City Miss Dalgliesh formerly lived here with her mother Mrs Florence Dalgliesh Died Boyson Ross 77 prominent pioneer died Aug 3 1935 on a train near Kalispell Mont en route to visit son Dr F B Ross Accompanying him were grandson Karl Youngstrom and wife Surviving were three daughters four sons three brothers a sister and several grandchildren Funeral in First Baptist church Riverside burial with Masonic brethren attending Mrs Chris Hasenbank 70 died Aug 3 1935 Surviving three sons one daughter two sisters four grandchildren Akron baseball team won two games at home defeating Sioux City Moose 4 1 and Little Brown Cubs 14 11 in a slugfest
In Paullina Iowa a golf match ended 38 to 18 after Akron Band performed at the game and en route. Supt C A Brady and Wayne Vargason were removing wires when a pole broke injuring Harriet Moore four. She suffered a broken leg four foot bones and a foot gash treated at hospital. Also notes a local business going out of business and a wedding in Union County South Dakota.
Fifty years ago Frank A. Edgar was named business manager of the Akron feed mill. John J. Simeon couple hosted a farewell party before moving to Sioux City. L. J. Cross & Co. added a rotary ice cream freezer. April to July 1915 rainfall totaled 17.03 inches. Mrs. Herman Bohlen listed July 31, 1915. Farmers finish cutting grain as threshing begins and corn conditions improve. Died George E Waterbury 78, Union county near Akron, August 2, 1915. survived by wife, four sons, two daughters. Funeral at Akron M.KE church. Riverside cemetery burial. Akron baseball team won 15-1 over Hudson and 8-0 over Elk Point.
Miss May Chambers was severely bruised when her horse ran away and threw her from the buggy. Tenants moved into the second floor of the rebuilt Clark-Cilley block. Prof. O. J. Smith traveled to Medical Lake Washington and Baker City Oregon then to the Portland exposition. Deputy town marshal George Cain succeeded Alex Card. Mr. and Mrs. P. X. O’Rielly and Grace visited relatives near Orelia Canada. 1905 census shows Akron population 1155. Remsen 988. LeMars 5011. Clayton Gear sold his ice cream business to George and James Robinson. Vanderham took charge of Schaefer Bros. grain business at Chatsworth. Hart & Co. auctioning stock of gent’s clothing.
A former local resident, Hugh Chamberlain, sends greetings from Arizona. He recalls Akron basketball beginnings, notes Pantings of Verde Valley life, mentions Mingus High counselor daughter Betty and Jerome, and offers weather summaries and clippings with best wishes for the paper. He plans to settle near Cottonwood, Arizona.
Local 4-H unit hosts two Achievement Days with judging of members projects by Miss JoAnn McBride Mrs Jim Harvey and Mrs J Clark Tindall. Demonstrations include From Old to New and Making your own desk set with lunch served by members.
The Iowa Statewide Dropout Committee completed a yearlong survey covering 1963-64 dropouts from kindergarten through 12th grade. Of 7,242 pupils who left public schools, 54.8 percent were boys and 45.2 percent girls, with most departures at ages 16-17 and in grades 9-12.
Iowa officials announce notices will inform August recipients of civil rights protections under Title 45 of the Civil Rights Act. The notices remind about non discriminatory service, appeal rights, and fair hearing, applying to Medical Assistance for the Aged and to child care and placement agencies.
The 11th annual Hinton BAR B Q festival kicks off with an 8 45 a m tractor pulling contest and 40 plus entries across five divisions. William Rehberg of Everly will exhibit mule pulling. A kiddie parade at 2 30 p m leads to the regular parade at 3 p m with northwest Iowa units, then bar b q begins at 5 p m, a talent show at 7 45 p m, street dance at 9 p m and a carnival with free rides for children, all organized by the Community Civic Club Inc, with up to 8000 served.
Keith P. Mitchell transfers N percent SW percent Blk 74 Sargents Addition Akron to Dan H. Blake for $1 Emil Koch transfers E percent SW percent 81-98-47 to John F Wilken for $1. Copying paper advertised for sale at Regis ter Tribune office.
A note to relatives neighbors and friends extends gratitude for cards flowers and well wishes. Special thanks go to Rey Kruse nurses doctors and staff at Akron Hospital for their kindness and care.
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