15 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1977
Page
1
Shorty laments Christmas shopping delay while Vel worries about deadlines. A.M. and PM misprint gifts prompt a humorous Santa plaque reminder. Friendship and Service club celebrates reaching a $3000 goal for school playground equipment after bake sales and a bazaar. Remembrance recalls older sidewalk sweeping custom.
Akron Register-Tribune notes Francis Shorty Hazel as manager Nelgene Hazel as editor. Published weekly on Thursdays in Akron Plymouth County Iowa. Subscription rates: $8 annually. six months $5 in Plymouth Sioux Woodbury counties in Iowa and Union County SD. $4.90 per year elsewhere.
A list of upcoming December gatherings includes Westfield Congregational Ladies Aid Embroidery club Christian Women Fellowship Immanuel Lutheran Bible study Adaville United Methodist Women and others. Notable dates cover December 15 through 22 with meetings at various times.
Community speaks up for Akron music and drama despite low attendance at performances. Parents and residents urged to support school arts ahead of Christmas concerts, praising cast and directors Mrs Van Cleave and Mrs Wotrobeck.
The Akron Golf Club will host its annual New Years Eve dance on Saturday December 31 for members and guests. Social hour 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. and dancing 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. with music by the Country Jesters. Breakfast served after. Ticket committee and decorating chairs listed.
A daughter Crystal Lynne Winquist was born December 6 1977 to Mr and Mrs Curtis Winquist route 2 Akron at Akron hospital. She weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and has a brother Craig 1 percent. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ford Hansen and Mr and Mrs Elwood Winquist of Akron. Great grandmother is Mrs Alice Harris of Akron.
A calendar change to compensate for snow days moves school to open January 3, 1978 and on Washington’s Birthday February 20. If more days are needed they will likely be made up in late May or on January 2.
The Holiday bazaar and bake sale last Saturday raised three thousand dollars for playground equipment. Special thanks to Rod's Ford for use of his building, the Commercial Club, Daryl Taylor for the sleigh, the Akron Register-Tribune and Luceen Anderson for publicity, Santa and helper, and to Bernice Miller who won the watch. The club will order the new equipment soon.
In honor of Mrs. Cora Olson’s 80th birthday her children invite relatives and friends to an open house Sunday Dec 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Union Creek Lutheran Church rural Akron. Everyone is invited to share this event with her.
Negotiations between the Akron Education Association and the Akron school board cover grievances, leave provisions, and salary changes. Three meetings have occurred with only agreeing on the impasse procedure. Larry Broeren represents the teachers and Maurice Nieland the board.
The column revisits ice cream pie crusts and includes two holiday capable fillings Cranberry Nut Pie and Chocolate Peppermint Pie. Details cover crust assembly with vanilla ice cream shells and freezing, plus mixing cranberries nuts whipped cream and chocolate pudding filling.
Mr and Mrs Max Vreugdenhil of Akron announce the engagement of their daughter Monica Ann to Patrick J Rudiger son of Mr and Mrs Clarence J Rudiger of Lakeville Minn Monica is a registered nurse at Metropolitan Medical Center in Minneapolis and Pat works at Freightmaster Air Freight Co Bloomington Minn An April wedding is planned
Mrs Pat Bernard of Akron was elected to the Northwest Iowa subarea council of the Iowa Health Systems Agency for a remaining two years of a three year term. Officers named include Charles Patterson Sioux City chairperson Lois Stillman Emmetsburg vice chairperson and Geraldine Stoner Spirit Lake secretary. Nominations are sought for two health care provider positions with an election planned at the January council meeting contact Karen Waldschmitt Cherokee Iowa 51012.
The Scattered 4-H club met December 5 at John Swoyer’s home. Members pledged the flag, collected canned vegetables for Akron nursing home, played games, and exchanged Christmas gifts. Lunch was provided by Mrs. Swoyer. Next meeting set for January 2 at Allen Beeck’s home.
More than 180 people attended the Plymouth County 4 H leaders banquet on December 12 at the Normandy in Sioux City. The event honored volunteers for five, ten, and fifteen years of service with Clover pins and certificates.
Diane R. Oetken, Briar Cliff College senior, selected for the 1977 78 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. She interns in medical technology at Marion Health Center Sioux City and was a chemistry lab assistant on the IPS Missouri River project. She played varsity softball and basketball, participated in women's intramurals and was a Special Olympics volunteer. A Akron High School graduate, she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Oetken of Akron.
The 21st annual Christmas festival of music at Iowa State University featured 300 students in three singing groups the ISU Symphony Orchestra and the ISU brass choir with 400 student musicians total. Performers included Oratorio chorus members Marlin Harris Akron and Jan Barker Ireton. Gift reminder offered for Akron Register-Tribune subscriptions.
Plymouth county Farm Bureau directors approve a 1978 young member committee for ages 19 to 30 to foster leadership and participation in agriculture. Gregg Roepke of Kingsley elected chairman. other members named from Akron and Westfield areas for one year. The group will attend a Dec 16 organization meeting at Spencer and gather child data for immunization and kindergarten round-up procedures.
Akron nursing home residents and visitors enjoyed holiday hospitality with cookies from the Ladies of the Catholic Church and St. John's Lutheran Ladies Aid, lunch served by First Baptist Church, and entertainment by high school vocal and instrumental groups. Numerous callers from Akron and nearby towns shared greetings and gifts, with thanks to caring community groups for food and decorations.
A local business reveals expansion plans and new services amid steady demand. The owner highlights investment in equipment, hiring, and community outreach as core strategies to strengthen market presence and serve broader customer needs. The detail emphasizes growth trajectory and local impact.
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