02 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1976
Page
1
A sequence of listed December meetings and events for local clubs and organizations. Activities include embroidery, circle meetings, chicken little performances, 4-H groups, public meetings, Christmas fairs, luncheons, and community sales across Akron area venues from Dec 2 through Dec 18 with times and locations where provided.
The Rural Home Culture club met at Gladys Johnsons home on October 1 with 19 members. Ramona Weenink presented a program titled Energy: Conservation. The group met again at Bertha Fickbohms on November 5 at 2 p.m. Roll call cited 16 members. Beth Finzen led a program on County Government, with Lois Klemme serving as secretary.
Irene Philips hosted the Home Culture Club on November 30. Roberta Dirks reviewed the book My Life by Golda Meir. The American Legion Auxiliary plans to meet on Tuesday evening, December 7 at the usual hall.
Akron residents Mr and Mrs Harold Voss announce the engagement of their daughter Diane to Larry Moffatt son of Mr and Mrs Harold Moffatt of Akron. Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs Robert Hoogensen to Akron relatives and an Avon open house hosted by Mrs Mildred Klemme in Akron on December 4 from 1 to 5 PM.
Akro n students David Charles Koch and Valerie Jean Philips were among 713 graduates at Iowa State University on Saturday November 20. Koch earned a bachelor of science in computer science and Philips a bachelor of science in home economics education. Both previously attended Akron Community High School. Wedding licenses issued to Bruce Lynn Jurgensen and Pamela Jean Swanson, both 22 and of Akron, and to David Wesley Heeren and Kerry Jo Vander Heim, both 21 and of Akron. Also recorded are property transfers and a planned April 23 1977 wedding for Diane a Le Mars Beauty College graduate and her fiancé, a farmer.
Mr and Mrs Dick Van Wyk Hawarden announce the engagement of their daughter Debra to Ernest Gabel son of Mr and Mrs Eldon Gabel Akron. Debra works at K-Products Sioux Center and Ernest farms with his father. A June 11 wedding is planned.
The Family Service Center seeks foster homes for adolescent girls and boys in need of warm stable environments. Foster homes are reimbursed for the child’s expenses. for more information contact Family Service Center at 2001 Douglas Street Sioux City Iowa 51104 or call 712 277 4031.
Akron Register-Tribune details incl. publisher Francis Shorty Hazel manager Vergene Hazel editor and publication data. Weekly edition published Thursdays in Akron Plymouth County Iowa with mail matter status and subscription rates listed for regional Iowa counties and Union County South Dakota, pricing per year and six months.
The theatre group led by Denice Kolker Mari lyn Taylor and Kristi Weber previews Where's Charley with a 20 member cast. Rehearsals wind down as opening night on December 3 4 or 5 approaches with costumes borrowed from locals to enhance the 1900 era setting.
Roxanne Ruth Jurgensen and Blake Allen Larson were married November 12, 1976 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. Rev Durwood Clausen officiated. Attendants wore powder blue gowns and tuxedos. reception followed in the church hall. The couple resides in Akron route 1.
The Union County Farm Bureau annual meeting and banquet was held on Saturday November 20 in Alcester city auditorium. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Glen Klemme. Dinner by Auto-Dine of Sioux Center. Karl Johnson read A Boy's Confession and Kirsten Johnson read Mary Ellen Goes Calling. Officers elected include Walter Johnson president Craig Eidem vice president and Adelaine Wik.
A nationwide study on what strengthens family credit lists items like health insurance home ownership savings accounts and major cards. Holiday space tips suggest repurposing rooms for guests and crafting gifts with ready ideas and containers. A Keep America Beautiful finding links litter and clutter to behavior and urges home tidying. A bicentennial quilt in Clear Lake lists 226 names with stitched red and blue lettering. local officers and prize winners are named.
Chatsworth notes list visits and meals around Thanksgiving. Mrs. Clara Satthoff, Mrs. E Repp, Miss Emma Fre richs and others from local households share calls and dinners. Hospital and travel mentions include Mrs. Lake and multiple trips to and from Alcester Hawarden and Sioux City.
Portrait of Hattie Sayles born January in Union County Dakota Territory. She recalls family farm life with siblings, church visits, and activities from corn husking to river ford travel. She never married and shares aging views, voting history, and social ties with relatives and local organizations noted.
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