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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
2
The marriage of Fred Earnhardt and Mina Van De Braak occurred in Elk Point on December 9, 1916. Rev. Beatty presided at the Congregational church ceremony. The couple will reside in Flint, Michigan after a brief visit to the bride’s home amid best wishes from friends.
A Civil War veteran, W A Neal, writing from Hot Springs South Dakota in December 1916, describes life at the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. He shares Thanksgiving menu details five hundred pounds of turkey at 28 cents a pound and promises a similar Christmas meal, praising the comfortable surroundings at Battle Mountain Sanitarium and noting some old comrades’ attitudes. The menu lists roast turkey with giblet sauce, cranberry jelly, creamed peas, potatoes, sweet potatoes, celery, pickles, breads, butter, mince pie, fruit salad, oranges, apples, bananas, and coffee.
Rev Nixon of Alta Iowa preached two fine discs for a Methodist church. Members welcome such to the pulpit as Christmas preparations begin and children and youth gather for a traditional celebration. Tyrrell to preach next Sunday after illness. Thanks expressed to those who sent flowers during illness. The pastor invites all members and friends to morning service to renew work and seek grace.
A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Harry Beeler of Akron on December 1 1916. A son born to Mr and Mrs Chaz John son near Adaville on December 10 1916. A son born to Mr and Mrs Elmer Hult gren west of town on December 11 1916. A son born to Mr and Mrs Harvey Hark ness of Akron on December 12 1916. A son born to Mr and Mrs A W Feauto south of town on December 13 1916.
Church of Christ schedules morning and evening services on Sunday December 17 with preaching by Evangelist GR Coleson. Also notes watch and clock repair service by Cobb the Druggist. Health Week observance spans December 10 to promote tuberculosis study and prevention per Governor Clark and national association efforts.
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