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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1972
Page
1
The Akron Register-Tribune identifies Gerald F. Smith as owner and publisher. No further context or events are provided in the readable text.
A Westfield Special Correspondence column lists visits among Laurens, Sutherland, Sioux City, Joliet, Monterrey and Cherokee families including the Maynard, Berns, Lilly, Welch, Harrrington and Newman households. Attendees note a 10th reunion for Central High, a Pike family reunion with 41 members, and condolences for Walter Jones.
Westfield Community Schools begin the 1972-73 year on Monday August 28 at 8 30 a m Registration for high school students is set for August 15 16 and 17 Principal Pavlik will enroll students in the office Students should bring book rental fees of six dollars and lab fees where required Lunch prices remain six dollars for 20 meals one dollar sixty for five meals and thirty five cents for a single meal A faculty meeting is scheduled for Thursday August 24 at 9 30 a m with workshops planned on the 24th and 25th School is in session all day on August 28 with lunch served on the first day Office hours are 8 to 5 p m weekdays
A commemorative program and potluck dinner marked the Oak Hill school near Cantalla for its 100th anniversary. The building remains at its original site from 1872, one of the few old schoolhouses still standing, with a nearby cemetery among the state’s oldest and tied to the school’s early history.
Mr and Mrs Fred Brunken of California and Mr and Mrs Fred Popken of rural Akron were luncheon guests in the Henry Collmann home last Monday afternoon and Fred Popken also visited his brother Dick. Numerous visits followed with relatives and neighbors from Sioux City Omaha Hawarden LeMars and Akron.
The writer recalls a Minnesota lakes vacation with few activities beyond boating swimming and relaxing. They mention taking reading knitting and letter writing materials but doing little of them and instead enjoying lazy days. They share a simple dishcloth knitting pattern from Rey Brodies' column and note needing two skeins of Sugar and Cream yarn per two cloths.
Local judging of annual conservation awards in Plymouth district concluded with county winners named for threefarm contest and a progress award. Winners include Richard Frank, Dennis Reinking, and Charles Reich as district threefarm victors, and Donald Cornish as progress honoree. Local and area recognition underway with banquet slated at Sioux City Municipal Auditorium in November.
Lawrence H. Van Court aged 80 died August 5 after a long illness at Akron Hospital. Funeral services were Tuesday morning August 8 at Schroeder Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Burdette officiating. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery. He was born January 8, 1912 in Iraton Town and lived in Akron most of his life. Survivors include sister Mrs. Bart Milstead of Colorado Springs and brother Eugene of Akron.
Cecil A. Ericson thanks friends and relatives for cards and visits during his stay at St Luke's Hospital. Appreciation is expressed for the kindness shown during his illness.
Leland R. Swanson 19 of Route 1 Sioux City died Saturday after a farm tractor overturned on his father's land southwest of Hinton. He was pinned and strangled, found by his father around 3 pm, funeral Tuesday at Washington Heights Chapel Sioux City. Survivors include his parents two brothers and three sisters. He graduated Central High School in 1970 and belonged to Washington Heights Chapel. Burial at Memorial Park Cemetery with pallbearers named.
Nine Plymouth County 4-H horse and pony project members qualified at the District Ak-Sar-Ben Horse Show held in Early. Judges selected 73 blue ribbon entries for eligibility in the Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H event in Omaha, with Plymouth exhibitors including Gary Bohlke, Phil Groetken, Ron Zimmermann, Marty Morehead, Blane Smith, Bill Blell, Blair Smith, Colleen Zimmerman, Mark Richardson, and Brian Richardson. Plymouth County leaders aiding the program included Jerry Featherston, Daryl Smith, Alex Stoffel, Vernal Bye, Ray Reed, Jack McDougall, James Sandvik, Clayton Bohlke, and Dale Zimmerman.
Plymouth County Extension Council announces Miss Judy Homan as the new 4-H and youth leader. Homan, a May 1971 Iowa State University graduate in home economics textiles and clothing, hails from Florissant Missouri and currently works as extension home economist in Delaware County. She will start August 16 and replaces Ardyce Roehr who resigned June 30. Plymouth County has 52 4-H clubs with about 1,000 members.
A nursing home gala week features exterior beautification by Mr Dykstra and helpers, August bulletin board by Joyce Thorson and Ramona Vander Helm, and Friendship and Service Club activities. Residents receive birthday wishes, visitors from LeMars Westfield Akron Spencer and Sioux City partake in square dancing, musical numbers, and Friendship Day favors. Numerous local residents visit, including families from Bettendorf Remsen and Omaha, with cake and social calls. a new flag honors Margaret Kerr and memories of Martin Krose.
A sincere note of thanks to friends and relatives for cards, gifts, flowers, and visits while at St Luke's Hospital. Special appreciation goes to Rev Sandvik for visits and prayers and to Doctors Kelly, Johnson, and Trotzig for their care.
The Postal Service promotes a major August Airmail initiative highlighting faster, guaranteed next flight handling for three cents extra. It notes overnight delivery within 600 miles to cities like Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, and Kansas City and second-day delivery to major continental cities. Arden E. Johnson, Postmaster.
Roy Downing of the Iowa Conservation Commission warns that hot weather raises water sport activity and lowers alertness. Boaters and water skiers should carry safety gear and know regulations, while swimmers should not enter water without a trained observer, especially in unauthorized or unlighted areas at night. Water safety is no accident.
Akront Register-Tribungl item recalls 70 years past events in Akron including frost sightings on a Sunday night with minimal crop damage, baseball results, births, deaths, and community notes from 1912 to 1972. Highlights include 1932 golf records, 1942 rain after a dry spell, 1952 burglaries, and a 1962 water show planned for Akron pool. The report also notes 1972 Farmers Home Administration loan totals and rural housing activity in Iowa.
The Sanborn Pioneer December 29 1882 issue is displayed by the O'Brien County Historical Society in Primghar. Unusually printed on cloth 8 by 12 inches due to snow and rail disruptions affecting Sioux City shipments. legal notices still ran on the calico edition.
Mr and Mrs Glen Milbrodt express gratitude to relatives and friends for making their silver anniversary memorable. They thank those who contributed gifts cards visits and especially those who participated in the program.
Dwayne Shaver of the Towa Beef Improvement Association announces six IBIA bull tests this fall at three Iowa locations Beukema Test Station in Newton Bronson Salness Test Station in Sioux City and a Creston area station by Ehm and partners Bulls compete within breed with top two thirds offered at public auction Growth rate chosen as key trait due to profit impact heritability and measurement ease Tests run from August to December cover bulls born in late 1971 through mid 1972 for multiple birth date ranges and locations High for details contact IBIA 123 Airport Rd Ames IA 10
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