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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1949
Page
6
Akron cancels Watermelon Day after health authorities warn of polio outbreak in nearby towns. Mayor and health officer sign notice explaining the decision, aimed at preventing disease spread. Discussion on a future appreciation event follows. Edward Holden and LaVonne Holden announce engagement to S Gloria Sayles. both connected to Iowa.
James P. Melius of 2114 Douglas Street Sioux City died Sunday July 31 at Methodist Hospital after a long illness at age 86. Born December 31 1862 in Independence Iowa he moved to Storm Lake as a youth then northeast of Akron before relocating to Sioux City in 1913. He served as secretary of the Portland township school board and graduated from Western Union College LeMars. Survived by wife Inez McCartney three sisters and a sister in California services held Wednesday at W H Christy funeral home Sioux City with interment in Graceland Park cemetery. Akron 4 H Club notes follow with meeting at Jack Stephens home and reports from Jason Philips on Ames short course.
David J. Roy, pastor leads Sunday school at 10 15 a m and morning worship at 11 20 am plus the dedication of a new baptismal font and baptism. Thursday 2 80 p m Ladies Aid meets in church parlors with hostesses Mrs Stanley Anderson and Mrs Alvin Frisk.
Union Creek Lath Church posts a Sunday service at 9 55 morning worship and 11 00 Sunday school with Bible class. An 3 00 Sunday evening service will be at the bandshell in Alcester with the pastor and choir. On Friday August 19 a late afternoon and evening annual picnic invites the public with serving from 5 30 and program around 8 00.
Pleasant Hill Evangelical United Brethren offers Sunday school at 10:00 a m and worship at 11:00 a m with communion. A brief business meeting follows. Ladies Aid annual meeting August 17 and a social gathering August 19 hosted by Mrs Paul Papritz. Pastor R A Pfeifer.
The Orville church announces 10:00 a m church school led by Marvin Kerr. 11:00 a m morning worship with Sermon Thy Kingdom Come. Wednesday 3:00 p m W S C S in church parlors hosted by Mrs Bert Johnson and Mrs Harold Adams. Wednesday 7:30 p m Youth Fellowship led by James Kennedy.
Miss Lavina Chambers visited Chicago on Sunday to see her sister and relatives. Miss Mary Ellen Snyder visited with Uncle Paul Snyder and family in Sioux City last week. Mrs Wm Bud and son of Hawarden visited sister Mrs Bert D Howard and family. Calvin Wesmore of northeast town visited Sioux City for a week's leave with relatives. Dr J H Kerr suffered gall bladder trouble and was taken to Omaha for treatment. Mrs Clifford Neuroth and Sharon Kay left for Watertown South Carolina to visit her mother injured in an auto accident. Mr and Mrs Leslie Hecht and granddaughter Myrna Dyke returned to Chicago after visiting Klemme relatives. Two and seven tenths inches of rain fell Tuesday evening, aiding corn and pastures. temperatures in the 90s this week. James Smith attended the Sioux City branch magic show picnic at Floyd Park clubhouse Sunday. Miss Helen Hitzemann returned to Milwaukee to resume nurse training after visiting parents and relatives. Mrs D G Ross went to Chicago to join her husband and visit relatives. Miss Irene Miller, RN, was called home by the illness and death of her grandfather J G Miller of LeMars. Union Creek church picnic is Aug 19 with 5:30 p.m. serving and 8:00 p.m. program. Glenn McKettrick, visiting from Hawaii on 45-day leave, arrived Friday and will report to duty in San Francisco afterward.
The Akron baseball team played a return game at Schaller Iowa Sunday evening where Schaller leveled the series by beating Akron 5 to 2. Pete Leonetti pitched for Schaller delivering a key homer in the second and Whipple relieved for Akron keeping runners from scoring. Eatock doubled and Bruner hit solidly for Schaller while Akron staged a fourth inning rally and later twin-killed several times to halt their momentum.
Local Federated Women's clubs sponsor an Amateur Contest for the New Hospital Fund. Top three acts will be invited to present on Station KSCJ. Contest deadline is August 15. Address entries to Amateur Contest Committee Akron Iowa.
Sunday 11 a.m. worship and Thursday 2 30 p m ladies ad at the church Lunch served by Selma Offerdahl and Eric Offerdahl Program leaders Mrs John Abraham and Mrs Hugo Granstrom I G Hastad Pastor Want Ads bring good results
Health Officer and mayor announce cancellation of Watermelon Day and related activities in Alcester and Hawarden to protect public health. No local polio cases reported. plan goodwill event later in fall.
The Norka Theatre announces a varied coming week with a cinecolor adventure drama Unknown Island on August 12 and 13 starring Philip Reed and Virginia Grey, followed by the musical Take Me Out to the Ball Game on August 14 and 15 featuring Frank Sinatra Gene Kelly and Jules Munshin. Wednesday August 17 shows Belle Starrs Daughter a western with George Montgomery and Rod Cameron.
The Ernest Lucken and J. H. Earnest families are spending a vacation in northern Minnesota. Miss Claire Dalton returns Monday from Omaha visiting her uncle James Dalton. Mrs. Alanson Baker travels to Columbus Nebraska to visit daughter Miss Charlotte Baker. Lowell Harkness leaves Tuesday for Cedar Rapids Iowa with nephew Dickie Dimmick. Progress on new residences for Merlin Woodley and Myron Verbury west of the Victor Anderson home. S. Glenn Sayles from Akron among University of Iowa graduates receiving Master of Arts August 10. Mr. and Mrs. Philip LaCroix and Virginia Ann of Sioux City were visitors here Sunday. Will Halvorsen joined them home for a short visit.
J George Miller 78 former Johnson township resident and long time county supervisor died August 1 1949 after a stroke. Born in Switzerland in 1871 he immigrated to LeMars in 1882 and farmed until retirement in 1944. Funeral held at Plymouth Presbyterian Church with large attendance and grandsons as pallbearers.
The Akron Church of Christ holds Bible study Fridays and services Sundays with a sermon on You the Problem and the Solution. A Ladies' Aid bake sale is planned for Saturday August 18 in the new building beside Akron Savings Bank, booths open 1 to 9 PM. Dean R. Orris listed.
The annual Akron public schools budget meeting moved from Thursday August 11 to Friday August 12 at 8:00 PM in the Superintendent's office to ensure a full quorum of board members. Secretary Robert J. Tucker notes the change. Miss Shirley Knockson of Sioux City visited friends on Monday.
Trinity Lutheran Church announces Sunday school at 10:00 a m and divine worship at 11:00 a m with Holy Communion. The Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon with a hostess. No services on August 21 and 28. Also M a Luth Chatsworth J A Pannhuk pastor lists August 14 services at 7 00 p m and 8 00 p m with Ladies Aid Friday August 12 hostess Mrs Geo Bultman.
Friday August 12 9 00 a m junior choir rehearsal 8 00 p m choir rehearsal Sunday August 14 9 30 a m Sunday school Adult Bible class 10 80 a m Divine services Superintendent Lutheran Children s Home Waverly Iowa Pastor Paul Moeller Big Springs Baptist Church Sunday 10 15 a m Morning worship Rev C M Dickau in charge 11 16 a m Sunday school 8 00 p m Union service at Alcester bandshell Rev David Roy in charge Wednesday 8 00 p m Mid week service
Akron area notices report a Legion Auxiliary meeting rescheduled from August 9 to Tuesday evening August 16. Also listed are local baseball plans at Akron grounds this Friday August 12 at 8 15 p m featuring Akron Bees versus Vermillion Bees. Nearby visits note Bakersfield Calif residents Mr and Mrs John Schuchard visiting Cal Anderson’s family. several other travel and visitor notes follow. Jonah Shafer Akron Chatsworth death last week Hawarden Hospital after illness. regional visitors from Tyler Texas Onawa Portland Ore and more. Announcement of Arlys Luhrs and Harvey Peters marriage set for October 1 1948 Windom Minn. They plan to reside in the newly built south Akron home.
Mrs E B Rice longtime Akron resident dies after stroke at 76 years with funeral in Methodist church. Survived by children Floyd Rice and Mrs L D Ross, siblings, grandchildren and great grandchildren. services led by Rev Orville N Nelson with Riverside cemetery burial. Out-of-town relatives and local friends attended. Baseball game Akron grounds August 14 promises a fine match with Larchwood.
The Akron baseball team routed Rock Valley 10 to 0 in the Sioux City Journal-Tribune semi-pro tournament at Loos Park. Pitcher Jack Whipple held eight hits and 16 strikeouts as Akron built the lead with a five-run inning and added runs through the game. Bob Tucker led Akron with three hits in four at bats, while Cliff Miller and B. Tucker each had three of five. Rock Valley managed only two runners to third base and three to second, as Akron’s defense was sharp and one error was charged to Akron. Don Thompson made a sparkling throw from behind third to retire a batter in the fourth.
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