Watermelon Day Events Highlight Akron Visit
Local scene covers Hamilton from Merrill visiting relatives for Watermelon Day and numerous family gatherings from Artesian to Rock Creek. Akron Junior baseball beats Elk Point Juniors 18 to 7 with Martin and Peck on the battery. Weather outlook for Watermelon Day remains cloudy but celebrations proceed. A safety drive targets bright headlights and faulty taillights, warning motorists of state light regulations and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Merrill
A. Anderson
Lloyd
Artesian
Otto
Walter Larsen
Akron
Elk Point
Martin
Peck
John Batchelder
Ted
Stanton Township
John
John Ericsson
Marion
Alfred Erieson
Rock Creek
Minn
Union Creek
Smutheran Brotherhood
The
English Lutheran Church
Morris Vanberg
Peter Johnson
Fred Claesson
John Reemis
H. H. Wetzeler
W. R. Wetzeler
Hildegard
Appleton
Wis
Walter R. Wetzeler
Cincinnati
D. J. Gleysteen
Rodney
Belle Hutchinson
Jeanette Teeslink
Alton
Guy Gleysteen
George Bray
L. K. Burket
State University Hospital
Arthur Rozell
Mabel Willer
Mary Rozell
Harley
Myrna Byrne
Joe Schuelle
LeMars
Bernice
Paul G. Anderson
Motor Vehicle Department
Sturges
Hugh Maxwell
Anderson
Akron Groom Weds Rochester Bride In Iowa Ceremony
Delvert L. Waterbury of Akron married Mrs. Vivian Gillespie of Rochester Minnesota on Monday morning August 19 1923 at the Methodist parsonage in LeMara Iowa with Rev Harl Burgess presiding. The groom, longtime Akron resident engaged in trucking, and his bride will reside in Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delvert L. Waterbury
Akron
Vivian Gillespie
Rochester
Minn
Methodist
LeMara
Iowa
Harl Burgess
Two Births Reported in Westfield Area News
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Barker of Westfield on August 16, 1928. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas Wate west of town on August 20, 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Barker
Westfield
Chas
Wate
West of Town
Forty two Plymouth county standard schools record
The state counts forty two Plymouth county rural schools as standard and eligible for state aid based on attendance, teacher credentials, and building conditions. Each school receives funds proportional to pupil numbers with spending approved by the county superintendent. The list names individual schools and aid amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
Christine M. Petersen
State Department of Education
State Department
Forty-third General Assembly
Dalton Ind
Elkhorn
Wichorn
Fredonia
Fyedonia
Garfield
Grant
Hancock
Henry
Hungerford
Lincoln
Marion
Meadow
Perry
Plymouth
Stanton
Washington
Weatfield
Westfield Notes on Meetings Travel and Socials
Mrs. Vessy Harrington hosted her mother from Montana as the Girls Club meets at the A A Lilly home. A busy social calendar follows with August 20 set for the next gathering at the H B Lilly home. Local residents attend church, travel to Sioux City, and celebrate family weddings and a new baby born to Mr and Mrs Ben Barker. The Fullerton Lumber Co installs a new 20 ton scale. Community picnics, school staffing plans, and numerous visits to relatives in Sioux City and Worthington are noted along with several motor trips and social visits around Westfield and Akron Ia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield Werite-Ufs
Vessy Harrington
Wilcox
Montana
Ald
A.A. Lilly
Carl Tower
Joe Martin
Wm. Gant
Witson
Clara Chapman
Mia
Allie Mount
Woodard
Oklo
Cecelia
Kendergan
Milwaukee
Wis
Thos
Cleary
Mike Crane
Joe Kunkel
Cherokee
Iowa
Carol Lilly
Clifford Warren
Myron Waterbury
California
Edna Lilly
Albert Harrington
Potosia
Win. Dilley
Worthington
Minn
Lawrence
Forrest Dilly
J. Martin
Houston
Texas
Wed Spaulding
Sioux City
Wm. Seyler
C. G. Tower
Hdna Lilly
Prairie City
A.A. Martin
Marguerite
Disa ‘Cassel
Black Hills
Grace Mable
H. C. Catrel
Minneapolis
M. P. Spaulding
Elmer Kapfer
Akron
Bethel Church
W. 4. Dutton
R. I. Milner
Merrill
Sam DeRocher
Mary
Justine
Inez
John
Juanita
Shulisburg
Des Rocher
Homer Banks
Richard Milner
Title
Henry Beauliau
Harry Hathaway
Clare
Bardinghaus
Bm-tain Fur Company
Harry
Shephard Flats
Walden Fry
Shorty
Ima McKellar
Vermillion
S. D
Will DeRocher
Bibana
DeRocher
Hannah DeRocher
Nona DeRocher
Walter Bernhardt
Daniel Bernhardt
Sunnyside High School
Celia Anderson
T. B. Cassen
Bethel
J. P. Allen
Dr. Notson
Methodist Hospital
Garth Knapp
Co. LL. Knapp
Gertha
Fred Frangenberg
Frangenberg
Delia Knittel
Albert Burkett
Detroit
Chicago
J. M. Karsch
Karsch
George Ter
Glenn C. Miller
Hudson
George HK. Wilson
J. C. Steesay
Westfield
St. Paul
Wisconsin
A. L. Karsch
Whiting
Knapp Family Reunion and Local News From Milnerville
Special correspondence reports the third annual Knapp family reunion at the old homestead with sixty eight relatives attending from Milnerville and nearby towns. include elections for officer roles C L Knapp W J Bennett and Mrs Lyle Strong. Also notes Miss Joyce Strong visiting Sioux City and several local trips and minor accidents among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Goodness
Lake Anes
C. P. Goodness
Wilmer Ostberg
Tyndall
South Dakota
C. L. Knapp
Westfield
W. J. Bennett
Akron
Chatsworth Gossip and Local Visits
Edith Bennett visited Orange City for a few days. Mrs G H Schafer and daughter Frances visited Akron. Dave Skogman and family and Ben Dalgliesh and wife left for the Black Hills to visit relatives in Blunt and Chamberlain. Mrs H B Dalgliesh and Grandma Jensen visited Akron and near town. Morris Roden and Art Baracka spent Sunday in Sioux City. The high line near the bridge west of town is nearing completion and lights may come soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Ruth Marbach
Morningside College
Jesse Johnson
Hudson, S. D
Bert Miller
Alex
Emery Klemme
Chris. Klemme
LeMars
Craig
John Tapper
Tapper
Ben Tapper
Alvin Kiemme
Lake Okoboji
Daryl Bohlsten
Akron
Myrteen Gable
Alfred Molten
Henry Vanderham
Ebert Miller
Clifford
Lloyd
Frank Jeffers
Evelyn
Daryl
Marathon
Iowa
Tillie Mangleson
Alex. Klemme
Art Gable
Colorado
John Frerichs
Harris
Herris
Unerouman
Edith Bennett
Orange City
G. H. Schafer
Frances
Dave Skogman
Florence
Ben Dalgliesh
Black Hills
Blunt and Chamberlain
H.B. Dalgliesh
Kate Burnight
Schafer
First Baptist Church Sunday Services Announced
Morning sermon at 10 a m. Worship at 11 a m. Evening service at 8 p m. Rev. Wilson Gow to preach the sermon. Don t fail to hear him. G Miller Pastor Try o Wat ad for quisk reegita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Wilson Gow
G, Miller
Entertaining visits at Masonic Sanitarium Betendorf
A. A. Wilson, resident at the Masonic Sanitarium near Dubuque, Iowa, writes that activities were held for inmates with a July 14 program by visitors from De Witt and an August 4 concert by Wheaton Blue Lodge Masons and Eastern Star members. The Iowa Masonic board chair M. J. Gabriel spoke, highlighting east west outreach for those confined to the sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitarium
A. A. Wilson
Masonic Sanitarium
Bettendorf
Iowa
Dubuque
Akron
Register Tripune
Pear
de ' ‘Witt
Wheaton
Blue Lodge Masons
M. J. Gabriel
Iowa, Masonic Board of Trustees
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Libby
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Mystic Flour
Silverberg
Owa
Blum
Rose Hoffman
Frank
John Neunather
Joyce
Register-Tribune
John Hammill
Des Moines
Waterman's
Century
Cross
Dea Moinea
Banks
Liberty- Perry Township
Purvis Stores
Garva
Dag
Lewis
Spade Gee
Pete Pym OS
Oudahy
Blue Ribbon
Tanerage
Black Hawk Food
Gee Bea Feed
Animala Huntting Elevator Co
Towa
Willard
C. M, Hilliker
Ence Willard
Willard Service
Frank A. Rhynas
Ottumwa
Wapello County
Bregieter
Tribune
N. J. Brown
Majestic Range
Hattie Sayles
Taquila
Emerson
Riter Implement Co
Wm. ‘Thorne
Alon
O. J. Baldwin
Bennett Motor Co
A. Baker
Pleasant Hill A. B
Star Prairie Church
Wm. A. Sauer
Reglater