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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
4
Multiple items report visits and travels of locals including Shirley Adams and Miss Alberta Cunningham. Military personnel Sgt Waterbury and Pvt Lewis visit families on leave. Local events cover a flower stew, church activities, detasseling work, and a baseball game Akron versus Lyons. Hardware and grain ads, theater of life notes, and business promotions are included.
A reader asks why Akron area businesses did not close for memorial services for a young Akron officer and why the flag was not at half mast. The letter praises Elk Point and Westfield Legion groups and business closures for services and thanks the post members and local community for their somber respects.
Akron business places will close between 2:00 and 5:00 p m on Stock Show day. Floral display planned with Mrs Win Anderson and Mrs Lea Stoutenburg in charge. Awards set for baskets living room bouquets dining room bouquets novel ties miniatures individual blooms canning bake goods fancy work quilts clothing and small articles. All residents invited to Akron stock show day Tuesday August 16 bring picnic lunch and enjoy afternoon.
Lieut Waterbury of the 90th Division was killed July 7 on the French invasion coast. His widow Betty and daughter Kay of Elk Point survive with brother Myxon of Akron and grandmother Mrs Rose Burke. He was preceded in death by his parents and a infant brother Bobby.
Large attendance at the funeral of County Supervisor Dick Bohlken filled the Methodist church last Friday afternoon. Many friends came from LeMars and nearby areas, with the LeMars courthouse closed for the afternoon to honor the official.
Officials attended the last rites for their esteemed co worker. Relatives joining from Long Beach California included daughters Lucille and Thelma, son Darrell, and sister Mrs I A Salberg. Also present were Albert Bohlken and wife and daughter Helen of Lisbon North Dakota, Leo Gabel of Aberdeen South Dakota, Mrs Wmn Koopman and Mr Koopman of Pipestone Minnesota, Mrs 4 C Gray of Miami Florida, Pete Paulsen and Mr and Mrs Pete Paulsen Center Junction Iowa, Mrs Fred Hanekn Monticello Iowa, Mrs George F Tobiason Monticello Iowa, Wm Boblken Scotch Grove Iowa, John Lemeke Long Beach California.
A local couple married at Preston church begin their journey on a wedding trip to Osage and Cleak Lake. They will reside in Mrs. Ei Youngstrom’s apartments after August 10. The bride wore a lemon tailor made gown with brown accessories. Friends offer many congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy life together.
Mr and Mrs Strachey Morehead declare there is no truth to claims they stole chickens from John Moller's premises and offer a liberal reward for information identifying the origin of the false accusation.
Three one act plays will be performed at the Westfield school auditorium on August 11 at 8:30 p.m. under the direction of Mrs. Evelyn Banks with sponsorship by the Taxis class of the Congregational Sunday school. Donald Beaulieu will play trumpet solos with his mother. singing by George Knapp, Richard Coleman, Gertrude Ferguson, and Dorcas Knapp. Admission 16 and 30 cents.
On Sunday July 30 a picnic dinner and supper at Union County Park south of Beresford honored Pvt and Mrs Marvin Kaelke with about sixty relatives and friends present. Pvt Kaelke in the Medical Division has served about three years and is stationed in California and may be sent overseas soon. His brother Ralph has been in Italy for over a year. A purse of 25 was given to the couple as best wishes for his safe return. Marvin departed for California the following Tuesday. Mrs Kaelke stayed to visit her mother near Spink South Dakota.
Readers learn of a family concern as relatives still await confirmation on whether the husband will soon be sent overseas, delaying plans and heightening uncertainty for the household.
The Allen family expresses gratitude for the cards letters calls and memorial support after the loss of their son Pfe Byron Kidd Allen. They thank Akron High School classes of 1942 the American Legion and all who assisted with flowers and arrangements.
Confirmation and communion set for August 20 at 10 30 a m Examination of confirmands Friday August 18 at 8 p m Leslie Olson pastor fresh supply of Typewriter ribbons for sale at Register Tribune office Buy U S Defense Stamps Bonds
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