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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1941

Page

9

Akron Drives Ahead Then Wins In Final Inning

Akron built a two run lead in the fourth and responded with timely hitting from Beaubien and Tucker. A late seventh inning surge by Olson’s lads fell short as Akron held on for the win amid a tense defense and a disputed play at the plate. Bohlken led Akron with a homer and a single in four trips, while Small, L. Miller, and Rossauer contributed key hits as the game closed.

Tucker Beaubien Miller Rossauer Elsworth Martin Akron Peters Shortstop Swift L. Miller Hopper Small Bohiken Marges Andino Bohlken Jones Musselman Harni Hostetter Short Fiis Tucker Olson Marsh Peg Sullivan Bedubien Sioux City Andine To. Tucker Hostetler Olsons

Akron Young Man with Marines in Iceland

Gordon T. Ross of the U S Marine Brigade, stationed in Iceland, writes home from San Diego via the Pacific route to Charleston and Newfoundland. He describes the mountainous landscape, perpetual daylight, and chilly weather, noting Scandinavian locals and limited English. He asks his family to hello everyone and promises more letters.

Charleston 8. C Placentia Bay Newfoundland San Diego Gordon

Milnerville Mention Highlights Local Social Notes

Elk Point and Hinton celebrations drew many from the territory. 4-H clubs met at LeMars and prizes were awarded. Pike family reunion at Knapp grounds with officers elected. 8-9 innings score and weather affected picnic turnout. Notable items include Miss Fry entering USD, Mavis Fry scholarship, and local moves to Omaha Des Moines and Sioux City. Local injuries reported from a car crash near Leeds.

Sioux City John Borchers August Anderson William Erks Esther Hultgren Bob Brownlee B. F. Held August Borchers Dike Spaulding Westfield Wesley Brown Adaville Clyde K. James Hancock Township Omaha Richard Milner Audrey Janet Priscilla Milner Mavis Fry Walden Fry University of South Dakota Cassel Nettie Johnson Colorado Elsa Cassel Harry Feltis Rapid City Ursula Fry Milnerville Alice James Chicago Roy Cassen LeMars Pike C. P. Knapp Stewart Joseph Claudis Pike Clair McCorkell Vesta Pike Earl Pike Vesta Fred Agee Emme Mary Pike Elk Akron H&e Point Nancy Pike Eld L. Miller Clair McCor- Small L. Weber Lyle Norman and Beaubien Charles Fred Weber C, Miller Wayne Howard Pike May Martin Pike and Clandis Stew- Peters Gail Wilma Billie Swift Plf May Pike Billy Marges Akron Olsons Bohlken Smail Small Tucker Martin Rossaver Marsh Hostetler Ater Leeds J. D. O’brien Mr. Reams St. Vincent’s Hospital Minnesota Lee Cooper Minneapolis Lee Blanche Brown Lawrence Des Moines Iowa Dale Hunter West

Whak Eneeed Judges Hinder Highway Safety Campaigns

When a limping justice cannot see his responsibility for enforcing the laws governing conduct on our highways safety receives a serious blow. Thousands of safety workers strive in accident prevention to protect children and communities, yet a weak kneed judge can wipe out their efforts. The column has stressed the need for firm judges in traffic offender cases.

Rules for Farm Women Essay Contest Sept 24

The Inter state Conference of Farm Women announces rules for a summer essay contest to be held September 24 at the Mayfair Hotel Sioux City. Eligibility excludes executive board members. 500 to 900 words. subject Education in the Home For Civic Responsibility. submissions due September 10, 1941 to Mrs. G. E. Held Hinton Iowa. judges use a 100 50 50 scoring system. prizes total four dollars plus top prize seven fifty?

Interstate Conference of Farm Women Mayfair Sioux City G. E. Held Hinton Iowa Producers’ Commission Association

National Defense Hiring Urgently Seeks Skilled Trades

Government in connection with national defense requires Blacksmiths Heavy Fires, Boiler makers, Coppersmith, Ironworkers, Riggers, Structural Steel Workers, Sheetmetal Workers experienced in heavier metals, Steel Bridge Builders, Machinists. Apply to Manager Eighth U S Civil Service District 925 Post Office Building Saint Paul Minnesota for full information and application form.

United States National Defense Program Eighth U. S. Civil Service District Post Saint Paul

Akron Soldier Requests Paper Sent To Louisiana

Akron Register-Tribune reader Pvt. John R. Pearson of the 262nd QM Sq Remount A P O 403 Bagley La writes from Louisiana during maneuvers. He says he was formerly at Fort Robinson Neb and will be stationed at Fort Bliss Texas after maneuvers and asks the Akron paper be sent there. He asks messaged greetings back to friends.

Akron Register-Tribune Qm. Sq Remount Bagley Fort Robinson Nebr John R. Pearson Akron Register-Tribune Louisiana Fort Bliss Texas

Appreciation for cards and flowers after illness

In appreciation message from Harry Fox of O Neill Nebraska thanks friends for cards letters and flowers during hospital stay in Rochester Minnesota. Also report on Roblfs of Craig suffering broken leg in an auto accident leading to amputation due to blocked artery and gangrene with progress described as best possible. Blackout notice urges using Register-Tribune Want Ads as easy effective way for both parties.

Rochester Minn Harry Fox O’neill Nebr Maint Roblfs Craig

Defense Savings Stamps Detail Denominations

Defense Savings Stamps are available in denominations of 10 25 and 60 cents and 1 and 5 dollars. These stamps make possible the purchase of various defense savings products and contribute to wartime financing efforts.

Defense Savings

Register-Tribune Readers Encouraged to Buy Local

Readers are urged to patronize home merchants and consider practical installment plans for purchases. The notice highlights confidence in firms advertising in the Register-Tribune columns and promotes Savings Bonds as a practical financing option.

Register-Tribune

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