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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
2
Subscription rates announced for the Akron Iowa publication show 1 volume for 2 dollars 6 months 1 dollar margins 8 months. The notice states Tuesday and Thursday issues and confirms second class mail status with a September 26 1901 entry date.
Special correspondent reports Russell Kelly died hours after arrival at Sioux City hospital. He was son of Charles and wife, left a widow and several siblings in Iowa. Milnerville relatives extend sympathy. Also notes on Mrs. Ethel Christopherson and Melvin Givens, local travel plans, family picnics in Dell Rapids, and updates on neighbors, reunions, and a Knapp family death.
The thirteenth Knapp family reunion was held Sunday August 13 at the C P Knapp home with 73 attending. Officers elected included President W H Knapp Redondo Beach California Vice President Mrs C P Knapp Westfield Secretary Treasurer Mrs Lyle Strong Sioux City. The roster listed numerous Knapp family members from Westfield Hinton Sioux City Cushing Iowa and California along with the two daughters unable to attend. A day of sports and a big picnic dinner marked the event.
Evening services set for August 20 at 8. Junior Mission Society meets August 22 at Luther Hall with Mrs. Milton Exicon as hostess. Luther League gathers August 24. Local residents Roger Ericson and families visited relatives. several couples hosted and attended gatherings, with trips to Platte, South Dakota, and Ainsworth areas.
Westfield Middlings reports Joyce Neunaber visiting relatives in Keystone Iowa. The Frank Smith family held their annual Smith family reunion in Springfield Missouri with 62 relatives and two visitors. Axel and Clifford Kilstrom enjoyed a week at Okoboji Lakes. L C Huebsch hosted the H F club. Will Buryanek and Joyce Dolan visited Miss Boden at Akron Hospital and had Sunday dinner with Mrs Tom Clarey. Landon Underwood of Jefferson Iowa, guest of Mrs Rozell's family, plans to attend Tucker family reunion in LeMars. Underwood, at 85, drives his own car and remains the sole uncle among Mrs Rozell's maternal uncles. Mrs J Neunaber and Mrs H Willer hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid. A number from here attended.
Plymouth County Iowa probate notice for Anna K Issenhuth deceased. John Issenhuth as heir at law and all interested parties are notified that August 15 1939 a will was filed with the Clerk of the District Court. Final proof and hearing to determine probate set for September 11 1939 at 10 oclock a m. E F Remer Clerk. Public notices published August 17 24 31 1939.
The newspaper invites readers to phone or bring in notes about local happenings. Submit items about community events, achievements, and notices for publication in the Register Tribune.
Hawarden City Council passes a 25 year natural gas franchise ordinance subject to a special election set for September 14. The measure, promoted by R W Christie of Vermillion Gas, seeks to install and operate a Hawarden gas system with a potential purchase option after five years. Christie absent. opposition from Fred Gefke at meeting. First publication planned next week.
The Register Tribune announces expansion of reader services by adding new features and broader coverage to its daily issue.
An old advertising snippet promotes a yearly subscription to the Register-Tribune and Pathfinder for 2.35 dollars. It urges readers to act to order and to patronize home merchants.
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