Akron opens schools with new superintendent and seven aims
The Akron public schools plan a Monday opening under new superintendent Floyd A. Conner. The sevenfold aims include a sound mind in a healthy body, democratic home life, literacy, skills for good living, constructive use of free time, informed citizenship, and trusted spiritual character. The faculty for 1934-35 is listed, with minor changes in the first grade and a resignation from Catherine Carr to Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Public Schools
Floyd A. Conner
Morningside College
Sioux City
University of Town
University of California
Los Angeles
Laurens
Towa
Alta
Rembrandt
Iowa
Conner
Catherine H. Carr
Akron
Charles
H. Konarska
J . , Vera
Ms Reisser
Clarence J. Palmer
Caene Mary
Reidy
Ee Grace
Schroeder
Commercial
Verna Baldwin
Lei
Shavers Defeat Sayles Bluffers In Seven Game Series
In a two gamehorseshoe match Calvin's Shavers beat Sayles Bluffers four games to three in a seven game marathon. Final series scores show Shavers totaling 293 points to Bluffers 260 across all seven games. The teams schedule a rematch next Monday September 4 on local grounds.
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Calvin’s
Shavers
Sayles’ Bluffers
Bluffers
Ing
Jeague
The
Moville
Shayers
Church notices invite worship and events for Sunday
First Baptist Church invites worship next Sunday at 11 00 am with the pastor on In the School of Christ Sunday night service at 8 00 pm Whither Mankind Bible School at 10 00 am The ladies plan a Mother and Daughter Banquet Tuesday September 11 Watch for full notice Mt Olive Baptist will dedicate its new building next Sunday with all day service Rev E H Gillett to preach in morning Y M C A meets in lecture parlors Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Clarence Kjose as hostess R E Brown Pastor
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School of Christ
Bible School
Ladies of Our Church
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
FIRST PLYM. PRESB. CHURCH SERVICES AND EVENTS
Laurence Eyres of Union township led Sunday evening services assisted by the Eyres male quartet. Rev. Smith spoke at union services in LeMars. Ladies Aid to meet George Bauerly at her home Thursday August 30. Next Sunday Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11 with Arden and Evonne Siebens. Morning service for the young people. Evening worship at 8 with special music. W E Smith, Pastor.
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Laurence Eyres
Union Township
Eyres
Smith
LeMars
George Bauerly
Arden
Evonne Siebens
Public Library Notes Opens Tuesday After Holiday
The public library will open Tuesday September 4 with hours 3 to 5 p m on Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday. Dorothy Cross is the librarian.
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Dorothy Cross
Death Comes to Mrs Heike Neunacher in LeMars Iowa
Mrs Heike Neunacher 72 died at her LeMars area home on August 23 1934 from arteriosclerosis. Born Amalia Margareth Janssen in Jever Oldenburg Germany April 16 1862 she came to America in 1887 lived in New Brunswick then Akron Iowa area before moving to LeMars. Survived by sons Frank and John and daughter Katherine with three grandchildren. Funeral at St John Lutheran LeMars conducted by Rev J J Vollmar with interment in LeMars City Cemetery.
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Heike
Neunaher
Plymouth County
LeMars
Neunacher
Germany
Amalia Margareth Janssen
Jever
Duchy of Oldenberg
John Neunaber
Akron
Katherine Albertson
Keystone
Iowa
St.John’s “Lutheran Church
Annual Mission Festival at Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran plans its annual Mission Festival on Sunday September 2 with German services at 10 30 am and English services at 2 30 pm led by Rev Emil H Mueller of Rock Rapids Iowa A dinner will follow priced 250 for adults and 156 for children Menu includes potatoes and gravy roast pork with apple sauce dark bread rolls green string beans rolish cherry and coffee
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Emil H. Mueller
Rock Rapids
Iowa
Trinity Lutheran Mission Festival at Rock Rapids
Trinity Lutheran Church announces its annual mission festival on Sunday September 2 with services at 10 30 in German and 2 30 in English led by Rev Emil H Mueller at Rock Rapids Iowa Dinner served at noon 260 adults 150 children Everyone welcome Ladies Aid to meet at homes in town and surrounding areas Patronize home merchants.
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Emil H. Mueller
Rock Rapids
Iowa
Herman Ahrens
John
Tammen
Freda, Muske
Highway No 12 work starts in town limits
Preparations are under way to extend Primary Road No 12 through the town. Route staking, lot changes, and relocations of the Parker and Bean houses have been completed for road placement. A crew begins installing cement culverts as grading progresses toward town, with stations planned along the extension and several utility poles to be moved. Union Creek church notes and local events follow.
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Wmi. Parker
Chester Bean
Bean
F. B. Burke
Parker
C. W. McNamara
Sioux Falls
Akron Hospital
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Akron
Lutheran three day festival at Brule Creek church dedication
Brule Creek Lutheran church hosts a three day festival starting Friday August 31 for the dedication of the new building. Former pastors Rev Christian Findahl Rev A J Bergsaker Rev C B Runsvold will speak with Dr Bergsaker officiating Sunday September 2. The event also marks the seventy sixth anniversary of the congregation formation following a 1864 Norwegian settler gathering near Vermillion with 76 members. Notable speakers include Rev J K Krohn and other area pastors. Meals will be served and the Ladies Aid meets September 6 with hosts Mrs P O Paulson and Mrs Olaf Krose.
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Brule Creek Lutheran Church
Christian Findahl
Alexandria
S. D
A. J. Bergsaker
Minneapolis
C.B. Runsvold
Glyndon
Minn
O. B. Smeby
Mission Hill
H. 8. Bly
Meckling
8. D
L. A. Roseland
E. O. Nelson
Vermillion
Brule Creek Church
Brule Creek Ladies’ Aid
P. O. Paulson
Olaf Krose
Armott
Strand
Bank at LeMars Reopened After Reorganization
The reorganized First National bank at LeMars opened for business Monday morning releasing 425000 in deposits impounded since all banks closed by presidential decree on March 3 1933. New officers are R J Koehler president Ben Ernsterhoff vice president and KR E Tool cashier. Directors include Koehler Ernsterhoff J A Hoffman L Wernli and Fritz Fritzon. Parties from Yankton rented the Hammer building west of Gusman’s store to open a shoe repair shop there.
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BANK
Lemars
First National Bank
R. J. Koehler
Ben Ernsterhoff
KR. E. Tool
Koehler
Ernsterhoff
J. A. Hoffman
No Upsets Mark Akron Diamondball Week In League Play
No major surprises in Akron diamondball as standings remain steady across two leagues. Dirks Motor Co. beat American Legion 8 to 5 in the American league. Hamburgers 17 Blatz Brewers 5 in National league action. Brule Blue Hawks 17 Fill Rats. Blatz Brewers 20 Printers Devils. Schedule notes include Hamburgers vs Blue Hawks and doubleheaders featuring Packers Stubble Ducks and Blatz Brewers Fall Rats. Maytags vs Dirks Motor Co.. Packers vs Stubble Ducks. Readers are told crowds remain strong as teams approach midseason and the Little World Series via a four out of seven format between league winners.
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Akron
Dirks Motor Co
American Legion
Hamburgers
Blatz Brewers
Brule Blue Hawks
Fill Rats
Blue Hawks
Packers
Stubble Ducks
Fall Rats
Maytags
Printers Devils
Eben Ena
Hamburgers Eee
Hill Rats
Sto Aes
Maytags Stubble Ducks
Lundgren Motor Co
Emmanuel Luth Church News: Sunday Services and Events
MMANUEL ENG LUTH CHURCH pastor C W Samuelson announces no morning service on Sunday September 2 with a 8 pm evening sermon How the Lord Helps Those Who Seek Him The Luther League will stage a Treasure Hunt next Wednesday at 8 30 pm starting point flashlights and lanterns required Eats will be served The Aid Society meets Thursday in church parlors hosted by Mrs Folkert Schmidt and Mrs Emery Klemie
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Trinity
Mareus
Luther League
Aid Society
Folkert Schmidt
Emery Klemie
Methodist Church Notes Returns to Worship With Faith
Vacation days end and families are urged to return to church as school begins. Sermon by Pastor J. B. Moorl on Sunday morning titled Expectant Faith. Sunday evening sermon themed When the Tide Comes In. Believed to offer welcoming worship to all without a place of worship.
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J. BF. Moorl
Westfield 4-H Clubs Hold Riverstone Park Picnic
The Westfield Willing Workers and Portland Clover Clovers held a joint picnic at Riverstone Park on Tuesday, August 28. Kittenball and other games were played, followed by a wiener roast. The next meeting is set for Saturday, September 15 at Mrs. Finzen's home.
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Westfield
Portland
Clover Clovers
Riverstone Park
Centerville Tennis Team Defeats Akron 8 4 in Iowa Match
Centerville netters defeated the Akron club on Sunday afternoon in Centerville by an 8 to 4 score. Singles favored Centerville 5 to 3 with doubles deciding, as Centerville won three of four. Notable results include Booth and Mee, Kron and Groseth, and Hammer and R. Baker. A return match is set for September 2 at Sheldon, Iowa, with hopes for a larger Akron turnout.
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Akron
Centerville
S. C
Booth
Silkebakken
S. Baker
D. Sanders
G. Smith
BE. Schmidt
J. Baker
V. Kron
J. Groseth
R. Burnight
K. Sanders
H. Hammer
Husman
Kennedy
Dr.Hoyne
R. Baker
Booth-Mee
Kennedy-Silkebakken
D. Saunders
J.baker
Kron-Groseth
Smith-Burnight
Sheldon
First Church Bible School and Services Schedule
The First Church of Christ urges worshippers to attend Bible school at 10 a.m. Sermon at 11 a.m. on Micah's Definition of Good. Communion at 11:20 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Service with sermon Our Associates at 8 p.m. Minister W H McDonald invites all to worship and refresh their souls on the first day of the week.
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Bible School
Micah
Christian Endeavor
Akron Births and Clothing Distribution Notice
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm Onnen of Akron on August 30, 1934. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Morehead southeast of town at Akron Hospital on August 30, 1934. The City Hall will be open at 2 00 PM Saturday September 1 for the distribution of new and old clothing.
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Wm. Onnen
Akron
Lloyd Morehead
Akron Hospital
Watermelon Day plans set for Akron 1934 festival
Plans for the upcoming Watermelon Day are moving forward with two weeks remaining. Committees finalize sports events including an Akron Kingsley Tens baseball game and Akron All-Stars against Remsen under lights. A large street parade with many floats is planned, plus dances with a guest orchestra. A booster caravan featuring the Akron Little German Band will tour surrounding towns September 10 to promote the celebration.
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Akron
Kingsley
Akron All-Stars
Remsen
Merrill
LeMars
Brunsville
Craig
Ireton
Hawarden
Alcester
Beresford
Vermillion
Elk Point
Jefferson
Westfield
Herr
Shorty
Pollock
Westfield Beats Akron 14 to 1 at Riversioux Park
Akron, missing several regulars, suffered a lopsided 14 to 1 defeat as Westfield dominated at Riversioux Park Sunday. Tucker pitched well for Akron while Brosamle shut Akron down for Westfield and Crouch finished on batter. Akron to play Jefferson next Sunday. Mr and Mrs Earnest and son visited Detroit Lakes last Thursday for a fishing outing and caught several pike.
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Akron
Westfield
Riversioux Park
Tucker
Brosamle
Claassen
Crouch
Jefferson
H. Earnest
J. H
Mary Ann
Detroit Lakes
Minn
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Sayles
First Baptist Church
PRESB
Public Library Notes
H. Neunaker
Trinity Lutheran
Church
Union Creek
Luther Hall
D. J. Edward
Yankton
Hammer
Gusman
Methodist Church
First Church OF Christ
W. H. McDonald
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