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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1952

Page

4

Twenty two boys report Monday for grid drills

Twenty two boys answered the first football call by Coach Ron Henriksen. They gathered at the school to take physicals and draw equipment then prepared for two-a-day practices this week to reach top condition for the opening game at Sibley on September 12.

Ron Henriksen Sibley Marlin Johnson Don Huygens John Pannhuk Cletus Anderson Stanley Taylor Lee Harris Tommy Dalton Sam Philips Jimmy Small Lee Hoffman Marvin Powell Richard Fletcher Gilmand Lewison Jim McVay Dennis Boe Lloyd Bichacker Edmund Leckley Gene Hewitt Richard Pannhuk Billy Anderson Larry Gebsner Leonard” Rich Gene Rolfes Larry Simeon Reese Harris Jack Harkness Kenneth Blake Henriksen Akyron Lee

Willis Crow Returns From Summer Session to Teach in Sioux County

Willis Crow, after completing the summer session at Iowa State Teachers College, will begin teaching in a rural Sioux County school near Inwood, Iowa. He plans to start this fall and contribute to area education.

Willis Crow Iowa State Teachers College Sioux County Inwood Iowa

Akron Nine Rips Kingsley 10 to 4

The Akron baseball team won 10 to 4 at Kingsley after a tight start. Akron exploded in the second inning with Mills Hakeman E Tucker and Davis driving in four runs. Wagner added a two bagger for the final two runs in the ninth. Bogenrief pitched for Akron, Roepke for Kingsley.

Akron Kingsley Mills Hakeman E. Tucker Davis Wagner Miller Swift Primghar Iowa Sohn Tucker Lusly Blum J. Tucker Fife Guetschow Bogenrief Bress Bagger

First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Rally

The First Baptist Church advertises a 10:00 a.m. Sunday school and an 11:00 a.m. worship service with the sermon Thinking and Acting. Events include an Hour of Power Thursday at 8:00 p.m., a September 3 Hawarden Baptist Ladies’ meeting hosted by Mrs. Tucker, devotionals by Mrs. Nora Fletcher, a B. F. rally September 7 in Hawarden with Dr. F. A. Early as speaker, and a September 9 Assocational men’s meeting with Mr. Hammond as guest. Pastor Dan J. Peterson urges regular church attendance.

First Baptist Church Church Akron Baptist Ladies’ Association W. P. Tucker Nora Fletcher Russell Waterbury Floyd Fletcher Hawarden F. A. Early Sioux Falls College Mr. Hammond Dan J. Peterson

Kindergarten Parents Meeting On September Second

Due to large enrollment for the coming school year parents of kindergarten children are requested to attend the kindergarten room on Tuesday September 2 at 9 00 a m to arrange attendance schedules and proper arrangements Supt R B Brown

R. B. Brown

Local News Notes From Menno Area

Lowell Hoschler accepts high school teaching post in Menno D. D. Legion Auxiliary to meet at Legion Hall Tuesday Sept 2 at 8:00. Chas Hoffman of Sioux City visited northwest town and old friends. Island Lake vacationers include the Klauer family. Various residents travel for business and family visits. twins born to Rev and Mrs. Peterson’s daughter. Earthquake observations cite Bakersfield damages higher than reports. Double anniversary and birthday celebrated at Wetrosky home with many neighbors from nearby towns.

Lowell Hoschler Menno American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hell Chas. Hoffman Sioux tCiy Delia Waterbury Cluett Chamberlain Island Lake Minnesota Jim Klauer H. A. Stryzewski Minneapolis Glenn Kask Harry Mill and Tom Harry Omaha Nebr Mervin Oetken Mamie Anderson Sioux City John Bliss John, Jr Joe. Tentinger Lincoln J. Miller St. Joseph Gordon Johnson Miller Joe Tentinger Dan J. Peterson Wayne . Jensen Harlan Iowa Peterson California Bakersfield M. J. Robbins Gene Jimmy Albany Bertha T. Erikson Robbing Francia ,Kallsen H. C. Buehre Leon Hodgin Akron T. B. Diamond Sheldon, Ia Duane Wetrosky Chris Lang Kingsley Viola Pashan le Mars Clarence Aalfa

Prize winners announced for Craig 4-H fair

Donald Janssen and his brother Morven topped the Craig 4-H fair at Craig Ballpark on August 13 winning multiple awards in cattle showmanship and class victories. Other top finishers included Marvin Janssen Wendall Oltmanns and Robby Doehring with entries, gains, and show prizes. Grant and Struble Little Leaguers played a late game, and 4-H demonstration teams earned prizes. The page also promotes upcoming Norka Theatre features Sound Off and Singin in the Rain with Mickey Rooney and Gene Kelly.

Donald Janssen Morven Graig Ballpark Donald Marvin Janssen Wendall Oltmanns Marven Janssen Robby Doehring Arlin Oltmanns Ardis Johnson Ronald Utech Tractor Rhodeo Derrold Klemme Donald Beitelapachar Grant Struble John Schmidt Stanton Lucky Clover Jack Holton Don Schnyck Grant Little Giants Loyd Borchers Preston-Portland Lab Marlin Jurgenson Robert Witt Norka Theater Mickey Rooney Mitkey United States Hollywood Gene Kelly Donald O'Connor Sit O'Connor Arthur Freed Nacio Herb Brown Debbie Reynolds

First Church of Christ Akron Labor Sunday Plans

The First Church of Christ Akron schedules Bible school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with the sermon Hours and Wages. Labor Sunday observance noted. next week’s sermon ties to the occasion. Pastor T Earl Starke and local Hamilton No. 490 meet Sept 8 at Wesley Heeren home.

First Church OF Christ Akron T. Earl Starke Hamilton Wesley Heeren

Akron Nips Primghar In First Meeting In Primghar Iowa

Akron baseball wins 7 to 0 in its first game against Primghar as Lefty Swift and Sohn duel on the mound. Akron jumped to a big early lead with multiple hits and errors aiding scoring before Primghar rallies in later innings.

AKRON Nips Primghar

Akron Public Schools Open Fall Term Next Tuesday

Akron public schools prepare to open the fall term next Tuesday with a full teaching staff. The item lists local residents visiting relatives, summer travel to Colorado, and service members in Korea, mentioning Genevieve Swift visiting from Washington and Pfe. Armilda Snar McPherson returning on furlough from the Women’s Air Corps.

Akron Public Ites Jacob Laloy Storm Lake Iowa Gerald Smith Louis Ricklefs Dens Brookings August Meske Charles Buringky Kerrville Iexas Myr Geo. Lubben Sioux City August Osterthun Genevieve Swift Washington, D. C U. S Census Bureau Vern Swift Douglas & Jeffers Plymouth Co-Op Lundgren Akron Cleaners Donald Beaulieu Detroit Mich Veterans’ Hospital Denver Pfe. Armilda Snar McPherson Emil Koch Pfe. McPherson Women’s Air Corps Fort Meyer Hugh McPharson Korea

New Teachers In The Akron Public Schools

Akron Public Schools announce new teaching staff including Conrade Cameron and Ser geant Bluff based honed training from Morningside College Wayne Nebraska and University of Iowa Iowa City. New hires cover English Speech Home Economics Dietitian and Physical Education across multiple schools in Iowa Nebraska and California.

Akron Public Schools Conrade Cameron Morningside College Sioux City Hume Sergeant Bluff Little Rock Nebraska State Teachers College Wayne Nebr Sidney University of Iowa Iowa City West Branch Iowa

Death Comes To Mrs Mary C Witt Friday Evening

Mrs Mary Witt longtime Akron area resident dies after two months illness at home aged 98 years 8 months 33 days. Born Mary Stoehr in Burlington Wisconsin October 21 1868 she married Albert Witt in 1892 and had nine children. Funeral held at Trinity Lutheran Akron with Rev J A Pannhuk officiating. Interment Riverside cemetery.

Mary Witt Akron Majesty Mary Caroline Wilhelmine Stoehr Fred Dorothea Baby Stoehr Burlington Wisconsin Wutheran Church Mull Iowa Albert Carl Witt Minnie Herman Reemis Lorena Jesse Kallsen Alma John Harms LeMars Henry Stoehr Hull Wm. Sager Rock Rapids Witt Trinity Lutheran Church J. A. Pannhuk Joan Breitbarth Mabel Long God

St. Joseph School To Open Tuesday

St Joseph school will open on September 2 with beginners registering August 24. The rest join next Tuesday for classes starting Wednesday. Sister M Dogithea takes third to fifth grades, replacing Sister M De Borgia now at Varina, and Sister M Olivia teaches sixth to eighth. Music taught by Sister Rose Terese. building renovations include new staircase, partitions, floors, lighting, and improved cloakroom space. Try a Want Ad for quick results.

St. Joseph School M. DeBorgia M. Dogithea Varina Lourdes M. Olivia M. Imagine M. Rose Terese

Also Mentioned on This Page

Craig Norka Theatre Norka Cedar Falls Hornick Towa Joan, Hooker Mary Offringa Jane Q'Boyle Mavis Mannetter Westmar College Hubbard Grand Junction Marcea Moeller Wartburg College Waverly Rock Valley Elkader, Ta Betty Whitfield Reading Cornell College Mt. Vernon Sioux Falls S. D Mary C. Witt Cheryl Darrell Lucken Brunsville Claude Burris St. Joseph’s Hospital
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