Local News Roundup from Akron and Nearby Towns
Various notices from Akron and nearby areas cover visits by Chicago residents Miss Kate Ellis and Claudia Willis to relatives in Sioux City and Hawarden, plus weekend stays by Miss Winifred Keane. The item lists local services, sales, and ads for Lemen Produce, insurance, household goods, and Wayne Mineralized Hog Supplement. A late note thanks friends for hospital hospitality at Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Ellis
Chicago
Anna Degen
State Farm Mutual Ins
G. F. Lamb
LeMars
Register-Tribune
Claudia Willis
Sioux City
McKenzie
Winifred Keane
Philip Aalfs
Akron TH Hospital
J. H. Crowder
Elk Point
Doris
Carl B. Swanson
Hawarden
Jerry
Steve Gant
Iowa City
H. Gusian
Akron Nips Gayville In Tight 4-1 Baseball Game
Akron defeats Gayville 4 to 1 in a closely fought game. Miller and Hartman led offenses with solid hits as Akron capitalized on timely runs and defensive plays. In the earlier note, Akron beat Beresford 9 to 2 at Hudson firemen’s celebration, with Good Man son of Ireton the winning pitcher and a return date set for August 11 in Gayville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayville
Acore
Akron
A ‘Miller
Kl. Tucker
Brown
Ib. Tucker
Connors
I Peck
Arm. Brown
Jem.Tucker
Ie. Hartman
Ic. Hartman
Burwitz
Rf Stoltz
Ib. Olson
Rere
Kimball
Edgerton
Coe
Peehan
I ‘Lee
Roozen
G. Olson
el, Tucker
B. Tucker
Peck
Miller
Stoltz
Pechan
Harned Jung
E. Hartman
GC. Hartman
el. Tucker
el Tucker
J.martin
Beresford
Hudson, S. C
Goodmanson
Ireton
S. C
Meeting Called to Order at Barbara Smith Home
Wilma Papritz presided on August 6 at Barbara Smith's home with six girls and leader Mrs. Steel. Secretary Lois Jean Campbell took roll as songs were sung. Barbara Smith reports next meeting will be a picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Papritz
Barbara Smith
Mrs. Steel
Lois Jean Campbell
Akron to Host Giants as Tourney Begins
In a two to five tie at Rock Valley a large Akron delegation travels to watch the Sunday game against the Colored San Antonio Giants. Akron also plays at Pierson Iowa August 22 and joins a fast semi pro tournament starting August 23 in Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Rock Valley
San Antonio Giants
Pierson
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Tows
August 14 World War II Victory Day Observance Urged
The American Legion urges a final observance of August 14 as World War II Victory Day, calling for public acknowledgment and remembrance of the war’s end and veterans. The push emphasizes honoring service members and ensuring lasting recognition of the victory date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Victory Day Proclaimed for World War II Observance
The mayor calls Akron citizens to observe Victory Day of World War II on August 14 with ceremonies to honor the fallen and recognize defense workers. He urges flags to be displayed and a citywide demonstration of patriotism and gratitude to those who served. For sales, vegetables include cabbage at 34 cents per pound by Jake Dague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. Brown
Akron
American Legion
Saturday and Monday Dance Nights with Local Bands
The notice promotes three events at KSOO radio era venues featuring Little Oscar and His Gang on Saturday August 10, Miller Accordion Band from Waterloo on Monday August 12 with polkas and squares, and Pat Boffman's Fine Band on August 14. Tickets are 62 cents plus tax. Booth reservations via phone 50F20. Also listed is nightly roller skating at Riverstonx with new Chicago Skates and new management offering more fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Oscar
KSOO
Miller Accordion Band
Waterloo
Pat Boffman
Riverstonx
New Chicago Skates
New Management
New Records
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gerdes
Nelson Hatchery
Fhrst
Lemen
Heeger’s Fine Foods
Wheaties
Goffee! Coffee! Butter-Nut, Hills Bros., Chase
Sanborn
Heinz Tomato Soup
Louisiana
Fleischmann
Heegers Market
Lake
Sinclair
MAC & Rollie
Akeon, Iowa
Heinz Spaghetti
California
Kerr Mason Jar
Parowax
GM CO
R. W. Brown
Jake Dague
Howard Nielson
Riversioux Park
Mary Lee Taylor
Lux Soap
Meyer
Robin Hood
Omar
Daar
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