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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1958

Page

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Local people awarded degrees at S D U

154 graduates received degrees at the Summer Session commencement on August 8 in Vermillion. The largest group earned 98 master’s degrees, 56 bachelor’s degrees were granted, totaling 164 that day and bringing the year’s total near 600. Speaker Lloyd T. Uecker delivered the address. Rev. Carl Borgwardt gave the invocation and benediction. Hon. Harry J. Eggen conferred the degrees. Four graduates earned honors: Joanne Burges Andersen and Mary Garvey Keller cum laude in Arts and Sciences and Speech, Thomas Ray Knutson cum laude in General Business, Ruby Frances Grace cum laude in Elementary Education. Degrees also went to Winifred L. Fogler, Robert William Baryman, Neil McLane, and Karl Rogosch with a Master’s in Music.

State University of South Dakota Vermillion State University Lloyd T. Uecker Mitchell Public Schools Carl D. Borgwardt Harry J. Eggen Regenta of Education Joanne Burges Andersen Mary Garvey Keller Milbank College of Arts and Sciences Thomas Ray Knutson Rapid City School of Business Ruby Frances Grace School of Winifred L. Fogler Scranton Akron Robert William Baryman Neil McLane, Sr BR. S Karl Rogosch Carroll

Former Akron Young Man Receives Honor

Colonel Albert L. Lemen of 2106 Maryal Drive, Akron, is named one of two national guard officers in the United States chosen to attend the United States Army War College. He serves as executive officer of the operations and training division of the state military department and will report to Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, August 6 for the ten and a half month course with his wife and two daughters. A July visit to Akron included a family picnic with about thirty relatives.

Sacramento Calif Albert L. Lemen Maryal Drive National Guard United States United States Army War College State Military Department Carlisle Barracks Akron Loyd Lemon Penn

Field clinic for crippled children held in Cherokee Iowa

Medical staff from the State Services for Crippled Children conduct a one day clinic at Cherokee High School on Tuesday August 26 serving Sioux O'Brien Plymouth Cherokee Buena Vista Ida and Woodbury counties. Children under 21 are examined with no charge and findings are mailed to the referring physician.

State Services For Crippled Children SSGC Cherokee Sioux O’brien Plymouth Buena Vista Ida Woodbury Cherokee High School SSCC Iowa City

West Side Church of Christ Living Word Schedule

The West Side Church of Christ The Living Word holds Bible school at 8:00 a.m. worship at 11:00 a.m. and a Bible study prayer meeting at 8:00 p.m. A missionary meeting is set for August 20 at 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Harry Lias hosts, Mrs. Darcy Fletcher leads devotional, and a program is planned. Promotion Day is planned by the Bible school. Reinigung duties assigned to Mrs. Lloyd Peck and Mrs. Pearl Scott. Dean R. Orris, Minister.

Living Word Harry Lias Darcy Fletcher Bible School Lloyd Peck Pearl Scott

Card of Appreciation From Home After Illness

After a recent hospital stay in Sioux City I thank all who sent cards and visited. I also extend gratitude to Pastor Meyer for prayers and visits. Herman Andresen expresses sincere appreciation.

Lutheran Hospital Sioux City Pastor Meyer Herman Andresen

Akron Plymouth County weekly notice line

Publication details state the weekly paper is issued every Thursday in Akron Iowa Plymouth County and was entered as second class mail matter on September 26 1901 at the local post office.

Akron Plymouth County Iowa

Local School Principal Takes New Post in West Des Moines

Mr and Mrs Robert Bargman migrate to West Des Moines Iowa with their young son as Bargman begins teaching at West Des Moines High School He earned a Master of Science in Education at the University of South Dakota Vermillion during last week’s summer commencement He has four years experience as a teacher at Akron High School and two years as principal He is praised by students colleagues and the community The Bargmans will reside at 1823 Vine Street West Des Moines Iowa.

Robert Bargman Httle West Des Moines Iowa Bargman Bargmans Vine Street

Child Wears Traditional Baptismal Gown

Eric Verlyn Jelken was baptized Sunday morning August 3 at Adaville EUB church. Infant son of Dick and (Mrs.) Jelken of Akron, he wore the traditional gown of his great grandmother Mrs. Dick Kruse of LeMars, the 86th child to wear the dress. Grandparents present included Mrs. Kruse and others from Akron Sioux City and LeMars. A noon pot luck followed with 56 relatives and friends from Minneapolis Sioux City LeMars Akron.

Eric Verlyn Jelken Adaville E.U.B Dick Jelken Akron Eric Dick Kruse LeMars Kruse Sarah Talbott Frank Morehead Henry Jelken, Sr Sioux City Minneapolis

Delivery of Corn Under ASC Loan Begins

August and September will see about 16 million bushels of corn delivered to CCC storage under the ASC loan program. Delivery can start when county ASC issues an order. farmers receive a delivery notice and contracted private handlers will fill CCC storage. Officials defend ASC staff duties and note government employees are not insured when injured on private contractor equipment. delivery to CCC storage to finish by September end.

ASC Commodity Credit Corporation CCC Carl J. Schaefer South Dakota Schaefer USDA

Local Families Listed From Several Iowa Towns

A list names Ty and Sioux City families including Mr. and Mrs. Phil Beaubien Sr and numerous Fausts from Sioux City Akron Merrill Rock Valley and Westfield. The reading mentions Mr and Mrs Leo Faust, Diana McGonigle Kathleen, and Darrell Boetger among others.

Sioux City Phil Beaubien William Faust John Faust Clifford Faust David Larry Harley Caskey Joe Edward Faust Dianna Kathleen McGonigle Leo Faust Helen Sharon James Westfield Elmer Kapfer Oscar Kapfer Donald Kapfer Vera Bertrand Akron Leo Woll and Mickie Merrill Darrell Boetger Rock Valley

Terracing Boosts Erosion Control on Plymouth Farms

Terracing is highlighted as a key erosion control method working with contouring and crop rotation. It reduces soil loss and keeps water in fields, boosting corn and soy bean production. Recent week sightings include terraces staked on multiple farms across Union Town ship Perry Garfield Hancock townships. Construction nears on a hooded inlet at Dr Sib ley farm Plymouth Township.

Phil Kreig Union Township Olsen Brothers Frank Barkley Perry Township C. L. Crabb Garfield Township Lester Williams Amos Ross Hancock Township Dr. Sibley Plymouth Township

Iowest 4-H Club Meeting Reports and Delegates

The Jowest 4-H club met May 11 at Gary Banks home with sixteen members present. Delegates were chosen for Boys Short Course and 4-H camp. Kenny Schoenfelder and Lyle Moffatt to 4-H camp with Harvey Vreugdenhil as alternate, and Gary Banks to Boys Short Course. June tour set for June 28 at Cy Knapp's starting 12:80. Demonstration team Banks and Knapp. Ronnie Banks demo on mailbox installation. Gary Banks on feed budget. Adjournment followed 4-H pledge. lunch served by Mrs. Banks. The Lowest 4-H Club met July 10 at Randy Johnson's home. Alan Brown presided. Twelve members attended. Schoenfelder and Vreugdenhil reported on Okoboji camp. Johnson spoke on 4-H Club Record Books. Roger Knapp, Reporter.

Jowest Gary Banks Kenny Schoenfelder Lyle Moffatt Harvey Vreugdenhil Cy Knapp Roger Knapp Ronnie Banks Bruce Knapp Alan Brown Banks Randy Johnson Okoboji

Plymouth 4-H Girls Stage County Fair Preparations

Plymouth County 4-H girls and leaders prepare for the county fair with baked goods and canning exhibits. Eva Lund notes entries due at the south door Monday morning, judging by Mrs. Howard Miller and Mrs. Allen Eich, with demonstrations set Monday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. Public invited to visit exhibits and demonstrations over three days.

Plymouth County Eva Lund County Extension Home Economist 4-H County 4-H

Hoeven Announces Rural Mail Service Policy Change

Congressman Charles B Hoeven said the Post Office Department will soon publish a policy expanding rural direct delivery. The new rule would allow direct delivery where two families reside per mile, down from three, with details to postmasters and rural patrons. Hoeven urged patrons to check with their postmaster to see if they qualify and noted continued efforts for universal gate delivery on all weather roads.

Charles B. Hoeven Post Office Department Hoeven

Johnson Jr. Homemakers Hold Achievement Day

The Johnson Jr. Homemakers gathered at the Lucken home on August six with thirteen members and a total attendance of thirty three. Mrs. Lund and Mrs. Tom Kenny judged the demonstration teams and exhibits. Teams included Karen Willer and Julie Lucken with Mostly in the Middle and Pat and Peg Geisler with Chick N Shell. Marilyn Willer was secretary and helped with lunch.

Johnson Jr Lucken Lund Tom Kenny Karen Willer Julie Lucken Pat Peg Geisler Marilyn Willer

Iowa State Fair Offers Many Wonderful Events

Final highlights of the 100th Iowa State Fair were announced by exposition officials. The 10 day program features a national livestock show of over 8,000 animals, a 4 H and FFA fair with over 3,000 entries, pioneer life exhibits, a space age show with rockets and satellites, auto races, a largest livestock show, and diverse exhibits including flowers, poultry, and women's fairs.

Iowa Des Moines Midwest

County Fair Announces Eight Days Of Speedway And Shows

The fair opens with machinery, fish and game, corn and grain, antique auto shows and 4-H livestock judging starting Friday August 22. National stock show judging on Monday August 25. Entertainment lines include eight days of speedway racing two horse races two thrill days six musical revues with Tommy Sands Mills Brothers and Lawrence Welk fireworks balloon ascensions and circus acts. Fair Secretary L B Cunningham says the event is a rare 100 year celebration.

Tommy Sands the Mills Brothers Lawrence Welk

Catholic Church Services at St Patrick's Akron

St Patrick's Akron publishes mass and confessional times. Sunday Masses at 7 30 and 9 00 on alternating Sundays. Confessions Saturday evenings before each mass and at 4 before the 9 00 Mass. Daily Mass at 7 00.

Catholic Church Services St. Patrick’s Akron

Sunday Mass Schedule and Pastor Announcement

The notice lists Mass times on Sunday mornings with 9:00 on the 1st, 4th, and 6th Sundays and 7:30 on the 2nd and the dth Sundays. Confessions run 7 to 8 on Saturdays before the 7:30 Mass and Father J. G. Skahislil is the pastor.

J. G. Skahisll

Westfield Write Ups Special Correspondence

Deanna Bernhardt with her mother Mrs. Harry Bernhardt and sister Doris visited Sunday afternoon with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Harding before boarding the train to Sioux City where she has been working the past year. Deanna is employed in the dining rooms of the Sheraton Martin Hotel.

Deanna Bernhardt Harry Bernhardt Doris A. E. Harding Sioux City Deanna Sheraton-Martin

Westfield Congl Church Service and Activities

Divine worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 45 a m Wednesday prayer and choir practice 7 30 p m Ladies Aid Society Thursday 2 00 p m Albert Walker pastor

Ladies Aid Society

Funeral for Mrs Alvina Jeffers in Seney

Mrs Alvina D Jeffers 84 longtime Plymouth County resident died August 8 at LeMars hospital after a long illness born in Germany April 25 1874 came to America as a child married William Jeffers in Akron March 24 1889 he died three years ago she ran a Seney grocery for years surviving son William two grandchildren and five great grandchildren funeral in Seney Monday burial in Le Mars city cemetery also ad reads typewriter ribbons adding machine ribbons and carbon at Register Tribune office

Alvina D. Jeffers Plymouth County LeMars Hospital Germany Alvina Peterson America William Jeffers Akron

Faust Reunion at Akron City Park Prompts Family Picnic

A Faust family reunion and picnic dinner took place at Akron Park on Sunday August 10. Attendees included Mrs. Mary Hoffman Charles A Hoffman Cleo Hoffman Lowell Lois Kenny Keith Patty Larry Hoffman Trudy Hirschman Donald Hoffman Bernard Hoffman Ralph Heyl John Beaubien Levi Kapfer Buell Schager and others from LeMars.

Faust Akron Park Mary Hoffman Charles A. Hoffman Cleo Hoffman Lowell Lois Kenny Keith Patty Larry Hoffman Trudy Hirchman Donald Hoffman Bernard Hoffman Ralph Heyl LeMars John Beaubien Levi Kapfer Kathy Buell Schager Pat

Westfield BOE Seeks Bids for Gasoline and Fuel Oil

The Westfield Board of Education invites written bids for Gasoline 86 octane and Fuel Oil No 2 grade. Bids must be submitted to Mrs Arlene Morehead Secretary before August 21. Westfield Board of Education.

Westfield Board of Education Arlene Morehead

Printing Service Ads in The Register Tribune Headings

Classified notice states printing service offered for printing letterheads envelopes office forms cards posters and sale bills. Claims prompt service reasonable prices and availability for small businesses and individuals seeking customized print products.

The Register-Tribune

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