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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
4
Special correspondence notes numerous visits and social events around Milnerville. Families like Allards, Knapps, and Milners host relatives, while outings to Okoboji, Riversioux, and Sioux City are mentioned. A two day rain halts threshing, central telephone restored, and local schools set to reopen with Violet Ivry.
Mrs John Cronin visited LeMars last week and the Lillys were city visitors. Detroit native Milton Hanes left after a pleasant visit with his father Thos Hanes. Prof Carroll announced school opens September 6 with a meeting September 4 for teachers. Ignetta and Hattie Johnston returned from a western trip visiting the Cassel home. The Lilly family held a large reunion at HL Lilly’s home with twenty five relatives dining together and attending the Old Settlers Picnic. Ed Taylor moved into the Hanes house. Bordwell Lilly visited Rock Rapids. Vessey Harrington delivered cattle to Sioux City for Volney Boyd. Fred and Mrs Hummel moved into the Merrill house. Grover Rollins visited from Sioux City. Jno Cronin’s sister Mrs D C Lenihan and godchildren visiting LeMars. KH Detmers returned from a state tour. Wallace Moas remains busy at home. Don Tobey’s daughter born August 21 1920. Jas Warren’s Lennox folks visited Thoy Warren home. Mrs M Lytett in poor health. Mrs W E Alkire visiting Akron then at Frank Teager’s. Warren family picnic at Stone Park with many relatives. Isculah Smith left Merrill Iowa after friendly visits. Ed Wisnow of Beresford SD, two years overseas service.
Special correspondence notes no church services at the Lutheran church next Sunday. Rey and Mrs. Johnson return from a Lake Okoboji outing. A large crowd attended the Lutheran picnic last week and thanks are given to the Silverberg store Akron for coffee. Ladies' Aid to meet at Alfred Swanson's Schneiderheinze farm. Adolph Wiberg travels to Watertown SD for brother August's medical treatment. Attendees from Sioux City for the picnic include Mrs. Kimquist and daughters and Deaconess Helga Swanson. Harry Fox of Meek NE visits. Larson families greet A Abraham and Sam Klopstad homes at Spink. Wiberg builds a new modern house. contractor W C Anderson of Akron oversees. Deaconess Albertine Gassman leaves for Omaha and Denver vacation. Peterson family visitors, Emili Peterson’s household hosts.
Elbert Mills era 1 died after two weeks illness from cholera infantum and pneumonia at 421 Fawcett street Sioux City Iowa. Born in Akron after father Private Elbert Mills went to France with the A E F where he was killed. Funeral at Akron M E church conducted by Rev M E Spahr. Interment Riverside cemetery. Relatives and many friends accompanied Mrs Mills from Sioux City.
LeMars Sentinel reports the Farm Bureau will fold its annual picnic into a semi centennial celebration on September 16 and 17. Officers seek a national figure for the principal address, with President Howard possibly delaying speaking until September 15. A sports day and World War veterans reunion are planned with Old Settlers and Legion groups, while churches and pageant committees prepare events and publicity.
Cynthia Amelia Heiden five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Heiden of Adaville died Sunday afternoon August 15 after falling from a car being tested by her father near the Adaville store. She struck her head and died at the store before a LeMars doctor arrived. Funeral held Tuesday at Merril Methodist church with Rev T Bike officiating and burial in Merrill cemetery.
In the District Court of Plymouth County Iowa Frank P Mills files a petition claiming ownership in fee simple of Lot 5 Block 14 West Geld Plymouth County Ida and seeks to quiet title against Eleanor Hubbard Ella Hubbard Kate Hubbard and Harry Hubbard heirs of A W Hubbard deceased and William Pallutz. Defendants are notified to appear before noon on the second day of the September 1920 term beginning September 27 1920 at LeMars Court House otherwise default will be entered. Published August 6 12 19 26 1920. Also an ad for Ayn Atlen Flour at $4 per gallon Sold by Farmers Grain Co.
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