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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
2
Subscription rates listed as 1 year for 2.6 months and 3 months for 1 cent. Publication is weekly every Thursday in Akron Iowa. Notice indicates entry at the post office as second class mail matter dated September 26, 1901.
Miss Lucille Briggs paused a country trip due to cold, visiting parents. Red Cross aid helps Fred Attrill family restart housekeeping on former Annis Cramer farm. Rev Gaynor of Sioux City dies, revered by Episcopalians here. Milner farm moves to Sioux City for Mrs Milner’s health, Richard Milner plans spring farming, neighbors assist. Bets on Bethel Ladies Aid Christmas gift plans. P T A clinic fundraiser. snow and travel notes. local shoppers visit Sioux City.
The Town Council met in regular session November 16 1987 with Mayor Bohiken presiding. Minutes read and approved. Westfield officials sought a reduction in electric rates. A motion by Morse and second by Ross reduced from 3 1/2 to 2 1/4 cents per KW. The bill list for various vendors was approved. A special session November 20 1937 set rate changes: minimum $800 annually and new tiered rates with a 2 cent per KW base and monthly minimums. The council passed a resolution to modify the contract and adopt revised electric rates with discounts for timely payments. adjourned after further business.
The National Board of Five Underwriters issued an eight page leaflet Keep Your Fires Friendly at Christmas warning about fire hazards during the season. It features a Santa sketch aflame and covers nitro cellulose film, inflatable decorations, and risky costumes plus a fatal smoker near a tree. Free copies available from 85 John Street New York. Fire safety requires knowledge.
A playful note urges readers to place a merry Christmas fire in the stove to keep the turkey warm, inviting readers to find the tip in a Want-Ad in the Register-Tribune.
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