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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
5
Special correspondents report Westfield social news with city visitors, family trips, dinners, and December events. Members attend clubs, plan apron sale and supper, and a Christmas play progresses. Greeted by a stream of guests and travel to Akorn, Des Moines, and Dallas area.
Sunday school and preaching services planned at the U B church but canceled last Sunday due to bad weather. Local residents Harvey and Wm Welch left for southern Missouri for a two week visit. E A Lewison shipped hogs to Sioux City last week. Sunshine Committee donated items for Christmas boxes to Silk Point aiding Union County boys. Sixty five hogs shipped this week to Sioux City.
Sioux City visitor J A Jensen came Wednesday while James Adams traveled between trains Sunday. T J Webb remains on the sick list but improving. Reese Harris returned Tuesday from a southern trip reporting snow in Kansas and storms in Oklahoma. The planned December 12 event by Miss Birdie Bennett’s pupils was postponed due to weather. Geo Yaniz and son from Deadwood arrived for a few days at the Webb home. they have been helping with corn nearby.
Centerville notes say Homer Bonney returned from Sioux City. About thirty couples attended a Friday night dance at Chatsworth opera house despite cold. The Society orchestra of Sioux City will play Friday December 21 tickets 1.10 spectators 25c. Chatsworth ladies sponsor a Sock social for M C A Red Cross at the opera house Saturday December 15. Bring a pair of socks and a lunch for two. A program is planned and all invited. Erylra Schumacher and Maria Westover returned from six weeks in Oklahoma. Birdie Bennett shopped in Ak ron between trains. Fred Adams Jr visited in Sioux Falls. Ethel, Wilsie, Edith, Bennett and Helen Roland shopped in Akron between trains.
Regular service next Sunday forenoon at the Lutheran church followed by Sunday school. English service in the evening. Choir met for practice at the L. St. Ericson home. Leander Manning moves stock and household goods to Hettinger North Dakota. his family to join later. Miss Julia Rehnberg visiting relatives. Joseph and Neil Nilson return from husking to Spirit Lake Iowa. Will Vreugdenhil takes a position in Akron Colorado. Mrs. P. Swanson visiting Sioux City. Tillie Fredell visiting friends there. Mrs. L. E. Ericson returns from Sioux City. L. E. Ericson left for Colorado Springs. Ladies Aid sale at Wm. Ericson's a grand success. Len Bly auctioneered and kept all in good humor. thanks sent to helpers.
A near blizzard halted Sunday morning in Millnerville with little new snow but drifting causing travel trouble. Family visits, church plans, a winter dance pavilion closure, and local farming updates fill the community bulletin. Rural residents report on farming, military enlistment, school improvements, and health notes amid the storm.
A miscellany of short items notes residents visiting relatives in Michigan and Colorado, a pony sprinting down the road, minor vehicle mishaps, and family visits. The high school shortened morning sessions for cold weather, a local theater event drew crowds, a death in Shannon prompted a trip home, and marauding animals killed sheep. Several locals face frozen fields and early mail delivery by team due to freezing conditions.
Public School Notes describe the Boys' Basketball team facing Castana High School in Friday’s game. Castana is noted as a strong northern team and a fast contest is anticipated. After the game, a box supper social hosted by the town girls aims to fund sweaters for football players.
The Akron community can expect laughter next Thursday December 20 as A Run for Her Money a sparkling farce premieres at the Akron opera house. The production features original song numbers, strong cast performances fine costuming and impressive scenery and effects.
Report says the government may take at least 40 percent of materials used in auto manufacture for war needs. Ford car or truck buyers are advised to place orders promptly as future shipments are uncertain. No new Ford cars have arrived. another lot is expected soon. Ernest Ostrom signs the notice. LooF meets Tuesdays at Masonic Hall. visiting members welcome.
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