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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1934

Page

3

Union County Boy Drowned Sunday In Big Sioux River

A Union County youth Ralph Stinehart drowned in the Big Sioux River near Floyd Green farms after entering deep water while swimming with companions. Despite efforts by Eldon Vander Helm, Wm. Harwig, and others, the body was found later by George Von Hagel and efforts at resuscitation failed. The 18 year old, born December 30 1915 in Westfield Iowa, was mourned by his parents, two sisters, and a brother with funeral services held at the Union Creek Lutheran Church conducted by Rev. C. W. Samuelson.

Big Sioux Floyd Green Farms Ralph Stinehart Harold Stinehart Ralph Eldon John Vander Helm Lorain Anderson Wm. Harwig Elmer Leslie Anderson Eldon Vander Helm George von Hagel Klauer Ralph Douglas Stinehart Westfield Iowa Union Creek Lutheran Iris Rhoda Mae Shirley Jean Lauren Francis Union Creek C. W. Samuelson Akron Wilma Ericson Marion Hultgren Kenneth Hultgren Will Peterson Samuelson Tsaiah Kervyn Bradley Geo Vander Helm Orlan Husted Glenn Butcher Floyd

Achievement Day on Friday at LeMars Methodist Church

The 4 H Girls annual Achievement Day is set for Friday August 17 at the LeMars Methodist church to select exhibits and demonstrations representing Plymouth county at the State fair. Each club must present a demonstration team and at least one exhibit per girl with rugs pillows curtains and home articles. Exhibits will be judged by Miss Ella Loughran home demonstration agent from Woodbury to form the state fair team. A health contest held August 15 at the LeMars clinic will send the top scorer to the state health contest at the fair. Mrs A F Seheld and Anton Jr of Sioux City visited northeast of town with Friske family.

LeMars Ella Loughran Woodbury Plymouth County LeMars Clinic A. F. Seheld Anton, Jr Sioux City Friske

Peace Officers to Meet Monday in LeMars

A public meeting of city officials and peace officers including marshals and constables will be held at the LeMars courthouse Monday evening August 20 at 8 o'clock. It ties into a statewide highway safety campaign. L C Landsehulte and Sheriff M. Te Rippey will lead, with Mr Wallace of the Motor Vehicle department also present.

LeMars L. C. Landsehulte State Mooo Vehicle Department Te Rippey Wallace Motor Vehicle Department

Emmanuel Eng Lutheran Church notices

Sunday services mark the twelfth Sunday after Trinity with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning service at 11 a.m. Pastor Samuelson discusses "Take n Aside" as the choir offers an anthem. Aid Society Food sale at Corner cafe planned for Saturday afternoon and evening. Luther League to meet August 22. location to be announced.

Mmanuel Eng. Luth Church Co W. Samuelson Trinity Aid Society Luther League

Sheldon Net Team Wins Match Here

The inter city tennis match between the Akron Tennis Club and Sheldon teams Sunday afternoon at the local courts ended badly for Akron. Sheldon fielded six strong players, winning every match and most players logged three or more matches against Akron. Scores show a decisive Sheldon win with multiple singles and doubles results listed. Akron plans a return match August 19 at Sheldon, daylight start 1 30 PM, then travels to Centerville South Dakota August 26 to face Akron.

Akron Tennis’ Club Sheldon Akron W. Bartz Brady Gilbertson Kessler Starrett Baron O. Bartz Burnight Hospers Stryzewski Smith Greenleaf Steinert J. Baker Hammer Akron Tennis Club Centerville S. Dak

Union Creek Church Notes

No services at Union Creek church next Sunday Luther League social meeting Tuesday evening August 21 at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilcox Everyone invited Junior Mission Band meets Wednesday afternoon August 22 at Luther Hall D J Edward Pastor.

Union Creek Luther League Arthur Wilcox Luther Hall D. J Edward

Hamburgers Win Championship of Softball League

The Hamburgers defeated Dirks Motor Co. 13 to 4 to claim first place at midseason in the Akron diamon dball league. The second half schedule features Hamburgers vs Hill Rats and other National league games as teams adjust after Egg Pushers disbanded.

Akron Hamburgers Dirks Motor Co DL P.ct. Hamburgers Brule Blue Hawks Klige Pushers Egg Pushers Maytags Lundgren Motor Co Packers Nationals Hill Rats American Legion Stubble Ducks Printers Devils Hamb Gers Hawks Devils Brewers Blue Hawks Blatz Brewers

First Church Bible School Drive Spars for Fall Outreach

Vacation is ending and the First Church of Christ urges renewed effort for a bigger Bible school. Services include a 10 a.m. start, sermon at 11 a.m. on The Way to Life, communion at 11:20, and Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Minister W. H. McDonald calls members to unite.

Christian Endeavor Prince of the World W. H. McDonald

Pleasant Will church picnic and program

An evening event at Pleasant Will church grounds on Thursday August 23 features cake ice cream cones pie candy and sandwiches plus a fishing pond with bait. The program includes readings recitations songs solos and musical selections by a long list of local performers led by Rev. Jacobson and choir. Everyone is invited.

Pleasant Will Gong Mildred Heasley Earl Hamilton Cece Greenwood Arabelle Andrews Jacobson H. Welch Hivera Marple Olof Abraham Fateecens Fiekbolim LaVon Heyl Mattie Jean Greenwood Geee Lois Heyl Betty Jean Goodroad Darlene Jacobson Avis Fleasley Delores Goodroad Appley Girls Huff Children

Methodist Church Harvest Home Festival Invite

This church notices invites worshippers to Sunday services with morning and evening sermons. The Harvest Home Festival is planned for September 16 with a fine program expected, signed by Pastor J. F. Moore.

Methodist Church J. F. Moore

Tax man to aid retailers with quarterly sales returns

State field representative J. L. Deibert will visit Akron on Saturday forenoon August 18 at the Register-Tribune office to help retailers correct incorrect quarterly sales tax forms. Retailers with tax return difficulties are urged to seek assistance during the visit.

J. L. Deibert Akron Register-Tribune

Akron Commercial Club to discuss fall festival

All members are asked to meet at City Hall on Friday at 8 PM to consider holding a fall celebration in Akron.

Akron Commercial Club City Hall Akron

Born A Daughter To Patterson Of Akron

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Patterson of Akron on August 10 1934. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs Bernard Kauer of Hollister California on August 9 1934. Miss Gladys Bennett west of town visited friends at Sioux Falls South Dakota from Friday until Monday.

Ed. Patterson Akron Bernard Kiauer Hollister California Gladys Bennett Sioux Falls S. D

Akron School Opens As Enrollment Grows To 5 Million

Akron schools begin Monday September 3 1934 with grades nine through twelve urged to enroll Saturday September 1. Textbooks details list required titles by grade with publishers noted and secondhand books encouraged to speed start.

Akron Silkebakken’s

Wheat acreage limits under corn-hog contracts explained

County Agent C. H. Thompson clarifies that wheat acreage allowances hinge on Dec 1 1933 to Nov 30 1934 plantings, not harvests. Farmers with corn-hog contracts must ensure planted wheat acres do not exceed those planted in 1932 or 1933, whichever is higher, within the period.

C. H. Thompson Mr. Thompson

Friendship club meeting and church notices

The Friendship club met at the Marbach home with Helen Marbach as hostess and a lunch served. Ladies' Aid meets Thursday August 16 in church parlors. members asked to bring a lunch. Sunday schedule: Sunday school 10 am, morning worship 11 am, evening worship 8 pm. Services in Pleasant Hill school Sunday at 2:15 pm led by Rev A H Senne.

Friendship Club Marbach Helen Marbach Smith Pleasant Hill A. H. Senne

EASE RESTRICTION ON FEEDER PIGS

A new ruling allows unlimited purchase of feeder pigs by corn-hog contract signers with conditions. Pigs must be separated or clearly identified. Within one week of purchase producers must file with the county allotment committee a form detailing date, seller, quantity and weight, identification method, signer, and submission date.

Bible School and Circle Meetings At Local Church

The Bible school will meet at 10 o'clock with a place for every member and all seeking Christian fellowship. Morning worship at 11 is canceled due to the pastor's absence. Mission Circle hosts in church parlors Wednesday afternoon with Lora Fletcher as hostess. Ladies Bible class meets Friday August 17 in church parlors, Mrs. Clarence Kjose hostess. R. BROWN, Pastor.

Bible School Mission Circle Lora Fletcher Clarence Kjose R. &. Brown

Trinity Lutheran Church English Service This Sunday

Trinity Lutheran Church holds English service Sunday at 11 am with Sunday school at 10 am. Ladies Aid meets Thursday August 23 in the church basement hosted by Mrs Elenry Hitzeman. Luther League picnic Sunday August 19 at Walter Klemme home east of town bring covered dish and silverware. St Math Lutheran Chatsworth offers Sunday school at 9 am and German service at 9 30 am Pastoral listing Fred A Meske.

Ladies’ Aid Elenry Hitzeman Luther League Walter Klemme St. Math. Luth Chatsworth Fred A. Meske

Root family reunion at west of town home

A picnic and reunion for the Root family was held last Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Ross Root’s home west of town. Relatives traveled from New Haven Connecticut Madeira Minnesota Wynot Nebraska and Sioux City to attend. The afternoon featured sociability amusements and plenty of good food.

Root Ross Root Ralph Meader New Haven Connecticut H. J. Buron Madeira Minn Chas. A. Gosting Wynot Nebr Blaine L. Root Sioux City

Westfield Dominates Akron in Lopsided League Win

Westfield defeated Akron 11 to 2 in a S and C league game on Akron grounds. Brosamle allowed one hit and struck out eleven as Akron made multiple errors. Westfield led early and expanded the margin with a three run sixth inning and a late eighth inning surge. Akron tallied twice, aided by defensive miscues and timely hits by Beaubien and Brown.

Akron Westfield Brosamle Crouch Beaubien Armand Brown Jas. Martin Kapfer E. Tucker John Martin C. Metz Johnson Metz Brown Jas Martin Brosanne B. Lilly W. Lilly J. Neal B. Hartman Skully Lilly B. Tucker S. Metz

Bluffers suffering another defeat in Tri-State league

In a Monday Tri-State horseshoe game Sayles Bluffers fell to Greenville of Sioux City, losing the series four to seven. Akron Shavers, not in league action last week, beat Westerville 8 D and set up August 20 at Moville and August 27 on Akron grounds. Standings show Kingsley and Greenville tied 1.000, Akron Shavers 0.833, Akron Bluffers 0.666, LeMars 0.000, Moville 0.000.

Sayles’ Bluffers Greenville Sioux City Akron Shavers Westerville Shavers Moville Akron Grounds Wlspet Kingsley S. C Akron Bluffers North Side LeMars

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