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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1933

Page

3

Plymouth County NRA Committee Holds Meeting

The Plymouth county NRA committee met in LeMars and elected H. W. Wormley of Kingsley as chairman and Harry Cannon of LeMars as secretary. Representatives from nearly all towns and rural stores discussed county codes, hours, and enforcement, aiming to standardize operations while preserving local practice, with most stores operating 64 hours or more weekly.

Plymouth County Nra Plymouth County LeMars H. W. Wormley Kingsley Harry Cannon The Sentinel Merrill Westfield Rmral NRA Remsen J. P. Beck Oyens Charles Kuster de- Mars Geo. V. Pew Hinton DA L. Jensen Akron Dick Bohlken Craig L. Noahr Le‘Mars Dry Goods

Ice Cream Social at American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold an ice cream social at the Legion Hall on Saturday evening August 19. Ice cream, cake, and cones will be served. There will be card games and a door prize. Plan to attend for a pleasant evening.

American Legion Auxiliary the Legion Hall

WINS PRIZES AT BIG FLOWER SHOW IN SIOUX CITY

Mrs. W. L. Mitchell of this city won first prize in the grand champion yellow single-spike class and placed second in pink and third in lavender at the Town State Gladiolus Show in Sioux City last Friday and Saturday. Judged by a National Gladiolus association representative, her entries were within four points of the sweepstakes winner, marking her first state show. Mitchell grows over 100 named gladiolus varieties at home. A farewell party for Edward Wilks was held Sunday evening at his parents’ home before his departure for Taft Oregon to work.

W. L. Mitchell Sioux City National Gladiolus Association Edward Wilks Mra John Wills Taft Oregon

Westfield youth linked to valise theft and warrant

Fred Emmick of Westfield township swore out a John Doe warrant for a youth well known on the county’s west side. The youth allegedly stole a valise and other items while working for Emmick and neighbors, with Sherry Rippey investigating and the arrest deemed imminent. Elmer Jacobson of Cherokee County, who farmed in Plymouth County last year, was arraigned on embezzlement charges, waived preliminary hearing, and bonded $750 to appear before the grand jury for the crop division on the farm.

Fred Emmick Westfield Township Justice Clarke TeMars Sentinel Emmick Sherry R. E. Rippey Elmer Jacobson Cherokee County Plymouth County Justice Co. BE. Clarke LeMars Jacobson

First Baptist Church Announces Sunday Worship Schedule

The pastor will preach next Sunday morning and evening. Morning worship at eight, evening services at eight. Bible school at ten a.m. The Tri-C class holds its annual picnic at Stone Park next Monday afternoon and evening. R. Be. Brown, Pastor.

Stone Park R. BE. Brown

Pleasant Hill U B Church Sunday Services Schedule

Pleasant Hill U B Church announces Sunday services on August 20 with Sunday school at 2 p.m. and worship at 3 p.m. led by Pastor A. Jacobson. The sermon, The Unruly Member, precedes a discourse on the ninth Baptist election of officers to be held after church and Sunday school.

Farmers Using Land Bank Loans in Iowa

Applications for federal land bank loans totaling 1 122 300 have been filed by farmers in Woodbury and Plymouth counties via the Sioux City National Farm Loan Association. Ed T Kearney is secretary treasurer. Loans are cash from the government, not bonds, with refinancing through the local association. Farmers may also apply directly with Commissioner Bert Waddell in Omaha. a 10 dollar appraisal fee is required. Daily applications exceed 500 at the Omaha Federal Lands Bank, slowing payment despite efforts by D P Hogan and Waddell to speed disbursement.

Woodbury Plymouth Counties Sioux City National Farm Loan Association Ed. T. Kearney United Bank Building Sioux City Omaha Federal Lands Bank D. P. Hogan Berty Waddell

Anniversary Service Marks Seventieth Year Of Lutherans

The So. St. Paul Lutheran church observes its seventieth anniversary with a 10:30 a.m. service led by Dr. A. J. Bergsaker of Minneapolis and an afternoon talk by Rev. P. J. Reinertson of Ottawa. An 8:15 p.m. historical review features talks by the pastors and a congregation history reading, with St. Paul choir musical numbers. Brule Creek Sunday school teachers meet Aug 21 and Ladies Aid Aug 24 at respective homes. cordial invitation to all.

So. St. Paul Lutheran Church A. J. Bergsaker Minneapolis, Minn P. J. Reinertson Onawa Iowa Bergsaker Reinertson St. Paul Brule Creek Ludvigt Larson Brule Creek Ladies’ Aid Arthur Lewison Walter I. Armoth

Akron Country Club hosts the men’s championship golf tourney

Local interest in golf rises with cooler weather as Akron Country Club begins the men’s championship tournament and Consolation rounds. Eight low scores enter the Championship flight, others the President’s flight, with matches set from August 20 to 27. Howarden golfers visit August 20 for team matches to avenge a prior Hawarden defeat.

Akron Country Club Howarden Matcs Akron Hawarden

Washington Couple Wed In Le Mars Ceremony

Elmer C. Thoms prominent young farmer son of James and a Washington township pioneer wed Florence Brown daughter of Chas. and Mrs Brown in a quiet ceremony Friday August 11 1933 at St. John s Evangelical Church Le Mars with Rev. John Perl officiating Witnesses were Arthur Kramer and Mrs Blanche Kramer The couple plan a brief honeymoon and will reside on the Thoms farm in Washington township.

Elmer C. Thoms James Thoms Washington Township Florence Brown Chas. Brown St. John’s Evangelical Church le Mars John Perl Arthur Kramer Blanche Kramer Thoms

Perry Liberty F B Picnic Sets Sunday Program New

The thirteenth Perry Liberty Township Farm Bureau picnic is planned for Tuesday August 22 at Lyle Sturtevant farm along Perry Creek road twelve miles north of Sioux City. Events start 10 a m with races and pillow fight followed by a dinner at 11 30, music by Hinton High School Band, a 1 p m baseball game Washington township vs Liberty township, and sports through 6 p m including kittenball games. Evening dances feature Crowleys orchestra, with officers and committees listed for organization.

Perry-Liberty F. B Perry-Liberty Township Farm Bureau Lyle Sturtevant Perry Creek Road Sioux City Hinton High School Washington Township Liberty Township Hinton George Ezra Flinton High School Big Bow

Celebrate his 92nd birthday at Neary's Park picnic

James Ross pioneer resident celebrated his ninety second birthday with 150 to 175 relatives at Neary's Park last Sunday afternoon. A grand picnic dinner and supper followed by visiting games and amusements. Uncle Jim shared cake shoes to guests. relatives from Rapid City Mitchell Nooksack Sioux City attended. Ross remains strong and active.

James Ross Neary’s Park Jim’’ Ross Frank Lovell Rapid City S. D Belford Ross Mitchell 8. D Ray Massey Nooksack Wash Sioux City

Plans Form for Akron Watermelon Day Festival

Akron's Watermelon Day festival plans are shaping up for Thursday September 7 with the Finance committee reporting strong support and about 400 secured so far. A Westfield vs Akron baseball game, a possible Alces­ter band, free watermelon and a full program of sports and dances are planned with no speaker.

Akron H. A. Stryzewski Westfield Alcester Municipal Band

Immanuel Eng. Luth. Church notices urge events

Sunday school and Bible classes start at 10 a m. The Missionary Society plans a bake sale at the Weidenfeller market Saturday afternoon and evening. Ladies Aid meets in church parlors next Wednesday afternoon August 24, hosted by Mrs Harry Klemme and Mrs Selmidt. The Luther League meets Sunday evening at 8, in eltred parlors, hosted by Mabel Friske, Ervin Klemme and Sylvester Vanderham. Refreshments by Mrs John Friske and Mrs Henry Vander ham.

The Missionary Society Weidenfeller Market Ladies’ Aid Harry Klemme Selmidt Luther League Eltred Mabel Friske Ervin Klemme Sylvester Vanderham Joln Friske Henry Vanderham

Methodist Church Notes Next Sunday's Morning and Evening Topics

The church newsletter lists morning subject Who Is My Brother and evening subject In a Looking Glass. Sabbath school at 10 a m and Epworth League at 7 15 p m. The Young People study Crime Its Causes Cure and Punishment under present social conditions promises to be interesting and profitable. I F Robinson Pastor.

Epworth League I. F. Robinson

Burrills and Adams Travel to Chicago for Exposition

Mr and Mrs L L Burrill and Mr and Mrs W G Adams left Tuesday for Chicago to attend the Century of Progress exposition Clarence Raish accompanied them and entered the Walter Hines Memorial hospital for ex service men for treatment

L. L. Burrill W. G. Adams Chicago Clarence Raish Walter Hines Memorial Hospital

Birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Clarence Gamble

A daughter was born to Mrs and Mrs Clarence Gamble north of town on August 15 1933. The brief notice confirms the new arrival and local parental details for the family.

Clarence Gamble Town

To Improve Two Highways in Iowa Trade Territory

Sioux City Mayor W D Hayes said the Iowa highway department will include two highways in a 10 million dollar road program. Surfacing will finish on state highway No 33 between LeMars and Windom Minnesota, graveling and grading planned as relief work. Highway No 12 from Akron to Sioux City will be graded and graveled north of Akron. Representatives from Minnesota route towns sought urgent work in St Paul. Hayes declined to attend due to budget hearing.

Sioux City Journal Sioux City Iowa Highway Department W. D Hayes Highway Commission LeMars Windom Minn Iowa Minnesota St. Paul Hayes Akron

Ladies' Day at Akron Country Club Event

Social events at Akron Country Club include Ladies' Day on Friday August 25 with an open golf meet at 9 am a luncheon at 1 pm and bridge in the afternoon. Guest Night on Thursday August 31 features 6 pm golf and an evening of bridge with prizes. Mr and Mrs Avery Small and daughters motored to Avon Friday.

Akron Country Club Mrs. Avery Small

Plan to use oil on more highways

Town highway commission at Ames on Tuesday let contracts for oiling two primary roads in Plymouth county. Primary No. 5 from LeMars west to No. 29 junction and west to Akron requires 44 000 gallons of oil 450 cubic yards of Class D aggregate and 75 cubic yards of mineral filler. Primary No. 12 Akron to Woodbury line calls for 126 250 gallons oil 4 545 cubic yards of Class D aggregate and 457 cubic yards of mineral filler. If bids are satisfactory, work may begin this fall.

Town Highway Commission Ames Plymouth County LeMars Sioux City No. 5 Akron Woodbury County

Gypsies Attempt Robbery Near Hawarden

Milo Shuck of Sioux City and a Hawarden family member were targeted by four gypsies on the TseMars Akron highway. Shuck blocked the attack with a wrench and recovered torn payroll envelopes. pursuing. Hawarden Akron game recap ends with a 13 to 8 score and scattered pitching by Hartman Metz and Tucker.

Milo Shuck Sioux City Joseph Shuck Hawarden Hawarden Independent Fairmont Creamery Perry Creek Mr. Shuek Plymouth County Mr. Shuck

Former Adaville Woman Called to Final Reward

Mrs Ei J Stinton of Lucas South Dakota died after surgery in Rochester Minnesota on August 6 Funeral services were held in the Baptist church at Tueas on Wednesday and burial followed Clara Myrtle Morehead born April 15 1888 in Pleasant Valley Illinois moved with family to Adaville Iowa as a child she married Everett Stinton in 1900 and lived in Plymouth County before moving to Gregory County near Lucas in 1905 Surviving are husband two daughters Mrs Aletha Swift Dorothy two sons Orville and Lyle a sister Mrs Anna Greene and a brother H B Morehead Numerous relatives and friends from the area attended the funeral including H B Morehead Reuben Hines and many Stinton and Morehead family members

Adaville Plymouth County Towa Everett Stinton Gregory County Lucas Aletha Swift Dorothy Orville and Lyle Anna Greene Merrill H. B. Morehead Akron Clell Murnan Robert Morehead Fivo Charles L. L. Morehead O. R. Gaston Edward Stinton Reuben Hines Chas. Greene Alva Port Fay Port Harold Lunde Strache Morehead Geo. Stinton Everett Joy Perry V. I. Morehead LeMars

Union Creek Church Notes August Activities

Morning services Sunday August 20 at 11 o'clock and Sunday school at 10 40 a m The Luther League will be entertained by Mr and Mrs Wesley Heeren Mr and Mrs Hugo Granstrom and Elmer Heeren at the home of Hugo Granstrom Tuesday August 22 A cordial invitation is extended to all The Junior Mission Band will meet at the Luther Hall Wednesday August 23

Luther League Wesley Heeren Hugo Granstrom Elmer Heeren Luther Hall

Trinity Lutheran and St. Math Luth. Church Notices

Trinity Lutheran English service Sunday at 11 a m and Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Ladies Aid will meet in church basement Thursday August 24 with Mrs August Meske serving. St Math Luth Church Chatsworth Sunday school at 9 a m and preaching at 9 30 a m. Vesper club meets Friday afternoon August 25 at the Masonic Temple hosted by Mrs Max Pollock and Mrs Earl Lias.

Ladies’ Aid August Meske St. Math/ Luth Chatsworth Fred A. Meske Vesper Club Masonic Temple Max Pollock Earl Lias

Akron Tennis Club to Stage Special Men’s Doubles Tourney

The Akron Tennis Club opens a special men’s doubles tournament starting Wednesday, with Silverberg Bros. Co. offering tennis shoes to each winning team member. Pairings are posted, and first round must finish by August 20 with subsequent rounds due by August 23 and 26.

Akron Tennis Club Silverberg Bros. Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

First Baptist Church Pleasant Hill U. B. Church Alususlas A. Jacobson Lutheran Churches Washington George Dickey Prohibition Enforcement John Rogers George Doty Struble Nick Mueller LeMars Sentinel Mueller J. G. Koenig Evah Sylvester Robert Mahto, S. D Westfield-Akron Immanuel Eng Luth. Church C. W. Samuelson Methodist Church B. Hartman R. Metz Tucker E. J. Stinton Rochester Union Creek Trinity Lutheran. Church Tennis Club
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