Akron Register-Tribune publisher and rate note
The Akron Register-Tribune published every Thursday in Akron Iowa lists Gerald F. Smith as owner and publisher Ray A. Smith as publisher emeritus. It notes subscription rates of 3.00 per year or 1.50 for six months in nearby counties and 3.50 elsewhere. Entry date reflects September 26, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Plymouth County
Iowa
Jelymouth
Sioux
Woodbury Counties
Union County
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Akron area social notes and a highway crash report
The column covers community visits and family news from Akron and surrounding areas. It notes canoeing trip returns, visitors from Minneapolis and Illinois, church events, birthday observance, and multiple brief social calls across Akron, Orange City, and Sioux City. It also reports a July 27 traffic crash near Craig involving a Mustang and a windrower with no injuries.
Chatsworth Chats Special Correspondence Barbs and Visits
Chatsworth notes list visits, callers, and social events around Chatsworth and nearby towns. Local families from Akron Sioux City Ireton Omaha and Sioux Center appear with weekend visits and Sunday dinners. A Northwest Iowa 4 H horse show in Early on August 8 with eight classes and blue ribbon path to Ak-Sar-Ben is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Saddle Club OF
EARLY
Iowa
Northwest Iowa
Earl Steepe
Kellogg
Omaha
Circle Saddle Club
Plymouth County
4-H
Michele Moeller
Remsen
Pam Rose
Sioux City
Martha Hahn
LeMars
Pat Featherston
Kingsley
Arlan Sandvik
Akron
Free Dairy Production Records Available At State Fair Booth
Dairymen may receive one month of free production records to learn the value of testing for feeding breeding and management decisions. The offer is part of a campaign by the Iowa State Dairy Herd Improvement Association with July and August promotion. No obligation to continue after the free month. Contact Odlin Bradshaw or visit the Iowa State Fair cattle barn display booth to apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Mackey
Plymouth County
Iowa State Dairy Herd Improvement Association, Inc
Odlin Bradshaw
Plymouth-Woodbury County
DHIA
Mackey
State Fair Time Brings Fun And Info Across States
The piece reflects on state and county fairs as engaging events offering broad information while highlighting exhibitors' stamina in heat. It recalls a Connecticut fair memory featuring a double kettle setup for corn on the cob with melted butter, labeled Iowa Sweet Corn, as a vivid anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Iowa
Cancer Crusade in Plymouth County nears new record
The Plymouth County Cancer Crusade surpasses its goal with house to house gifts totaling 6794.36 and memorials of 932.63, nearing last year’s total. The drive highlights local leaders and volunteers including Dr. H. C. Thompson and treasurer Geral Chapman, with August contributions expected to lift the total further.
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Cancer Crusade
Plymouth County
H. C. Thompson
Crusade
Geral Chapman
LeMars Savings Bank
American Cancer Society
North West Area
J. ‘P. Trotzig
Westfield
Stanley _Daderson
Donalder
Johnson
Robert Legs
Portland
Hugh Dowling
Preston
Wm. Borchers
Akron
Allen Vanderhelm
Paul Woskoff
Doug Dreezen
Lee Phipps
Consumer Electronic Servicing Today conference in Iowa
A two day program for Iowa television servicemen on August 19 and 20, 1969 in Ames hosted by the Engineering Extension Office of Iowa State University with the Small Business Administration. The event covers technical problems one day and business management the next, featuring a banquet on August 19. For details contact Harrie R. Buswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Engineering Extension Office
Iowa State University
Ames
Small Business Administration
Harrie R. Buswell
Marston Hall
Way Back Yonder Akron Items From 20 and 30 Years Ago
A recap of Akron city items from 20 and 30 years ago includes a drowning incident in the Big Sioux River near town, a birth announcements for two daughters, and local sports results. Also notes on a removal sale, benefit dance, WPA street work, an upcoming Watermelon Day address by Governor Hammill, a plan to combat army worms, and a rising push for local electric lighting. Also features a Clay County Fair preview with a new swine barn, horse shows, and prize money, plus gardening advice and community notices.
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Big Sioux
Here
Richard
John Moller
Clyde Ross Place
George
Albert von Hagel
Darrell McCromick
Donald Hey
Akron
Robert W. Greenleaf
Des Moines
Iowa
Sioux City Journal-Tribune
Soo's Park
Rock Valley
Jack Whipple
Elk Point
Jenson
Akron Firemen
Gordon
V.F. Rossow
Rossow
J.F. Rossow
Lohrville
Storm Lake
John Hammill
Owa
America
Empress Theatre
J.C. Kennedy
Alanson Baker
Mitch
Clay County
Spencer
Bill Woods
Woods
Bob Cuttell
County School Board Elections Shift to Population Basis
The 63rd General Assembly approved HF 766 replacing area based representation with population based seats on county boards and four election areas. Plymouth County adjusts to four equal population areas for four seats plus one at large. Nomination papers due by August 19 1969 for area elections. It ends with a funeral notice for a local family member.
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63Rd General Assembly
Iowa Supreme Court
Meyer Vsi Campbell
Plymouth County Board of Education
Plymouth Cou Board of Education
Plymouth
Norman’w. "Heer Én
Grant Township
Plymouth County
H. F
Remsen
America Township
Kingsley-Pierson
Remsen Township
Union Township
Henry Township
Stanton ‘Township
Lincoln
Elkhorn Township
Mariot Township
Brunsville
Craig
Merrill
LeMars
Preston Township
Johnson Township
Washington Township
Liberty Toship
Plymouth Township
LeMars Community
Akron Community
Westfield Community School Act
Hinton
Iowa
County Board of Education
Warrant Officer Candidate Renken Completes Helicopter Course
Warrant Officer Candidate Robert J. Renken, 25, son of Mr and Mrs Herman B Renken of Akron Iowa, completed a 16 week Army Primary Helicopter School course at Ft Wolters Texas on July 3 He learned to fly Army helicopters for tactical maneuvers and will begin advanced training at Hunter Army Airfield Georgia Upon completion he may be appointed a warrant officer Renken entered the Army in January 1960 and has basic training at Ft Hood Texas His wife Helmtraud resides at 805 N Austin Sioux City Iowa.
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Robert J. Renken
Herman B. Renken
Akron
Iowa
Army Primary
Ft. Wolters
Tex
Hunter Army Airfield
Woc Renken
Army
Ft. Hood
Texas
Ft. Polit
Helmtraud
Austin
Sioux City
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Lauretta Nyberg
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Ralph Dety
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Soil Conservation Service
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Akron Register- Tribune
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Gordon Kilstrom
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Akron Fire Department
A. L. Yeaton
W. W. Burrill
D. F. Cassel
Dale Hunter
Sioux Township
River Sioux Park
American Legion
Ed Lamoureux
Robert Ross
Boyson
Robert
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Hostager
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