25 Aug 1960
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1960
Page
1
The item notes that the publication appeared every Thursday in Akron Plymouth County Iowa and was entered at the local post office as second class mail matter on September 26 1901.
Westfield community notes list visits and travels of local residents across Sioux City Denver Chula Vista Des Moines and Dune due Florida. The column mentions Ed Nelson Norbert Conway and families at family gatherings and hospital updates including Margie Welch's post surgery recovery.
Seventy area residents from southeast South Dakota and nearby Iowa toured vegetable production in Jefferson on August 16. Crops tested for yield included tomatoes, sweet corn, melons, and squash with other non test crops like carrots and diverse vegetables. Participants noted irrigation as a key factor, with Claussen showing a processing plant and cooler for market delivery. SDSC and state Extension officials attended, praising the venture's potential role near Sioux City.
Pleasant Hill Evangelical United Brethren Church announces Sunday school at 10:00 a m and morning worship at 1:00 a m led by Pastor Lynn H Humston. Also note fresh supply of typewriter and copying paper for sale at the Register Tribune office.
The first post convention session opens with Senate leaders Nixon and Johnson in top roles as five of the top six November principals appear in the Senate. The House returns August 15 with no busi ness planned. a lengthy shirttail session looms. The Kennedy wage bill and a postal rate increase seek action though Ike urges higher rates. Doherty's book on the Post Office and PMG Summerfield prompts sharp lobbying and debates on coverage and pay.
Brule Creek Church notes announce Sunday worship at 10 30 a m and Thursday Ladies Aid at 2 30 p m Hostesses are Mrs Melvin Nielson and Mrs Arden Krose Bible Study Lesson VIII and the Christian Nurture program led by Mrs Arnold Helseth and Mrs Orville Welch Pastor Selmer J Hilmoe oversees the church activities
A gift subscription to the Register Tribune is suggested as a lasting and acceptable present. The notice emphasizes the value of giving a newspaper subscription as a thoughtful gesture.
The Akron Community School Board announces a date shift from March to September for district elections. Voting will occur the second Monday in September at a single location, the School Auditorium, replacing former country schoolhouse venues. The board explains district nominating rules, director terms, and at large director and treasurer election details.
Admissions include Randel Ballard of Hawarden Margaret Welch of Sioux City Clifford Gagner of Jefferson and Dana Sargent of Merrill Dismissals list Mrs William Lawrence of Westfield Roy Patrick and Debbie Gabel among patients at Akron Ed McMillan of Chatsworth Pat Welch of Jefferson and Albert Scheels of Alcester SD provides the report.
Sixty two relatives gathered at Pipestone Minnesota for the Ross reunion picnic on August fourteenth nineteen sixty. The afternoon was spent visiting.
Reminiscing, swimming and playing horseshoes marked the reunion. Attendees from Akron vicinity included Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson and family, Mr and Mrs Lorne Ross and family, Mr and Mrs Karl Jana and family, Jerry, Janice and Jason, plus Mr and Mrs Virgil Ross and family. The next reunion is set for Pipestone Minnesota the third Sunday in June 1961.
The West Side Church of Christ provides Bible school at 8 a.m. 10 a.m. Bible study. Worship at 11 a.m. includes Lord's Supper sermon Bible study and prayer. An 8 p.m. meeting features Mr Rodgers hosting the Living Word program this week and next. Orris leads a group of young men to the Last meeting.
A Iowa congressman criticizes Congress for the rump session, blaming Democratic leadership for inaction on must legislation. He cites four of fourteen promised items fulfilled, urges farmers to seek real farm policy, and argues his soil conservation and payment-in-kind bills were not advanced. He stresses action over words.
Labor Day weekend schedule calls for Saturday and Sunday afternoons as workdays at the church building. All men urged to bring tools and help prepare for winter. Bible Study proceeds, with classes for every age including youngsters. minister Dean R. Orris oversees the event.
Sunday Mass at 9:00 a m and 7:00 a m at St. Catherine's Weattléla. Weekday Mass at 7:00 a m. Confessions Saturday at 4 5 7 and 8. Confessions half hour before Mass at St. Catherine's. See Father J G Seahill, Pastor. Try a Want Ad for quick results.
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