Westfield News Local Happenings and Visits
Westfield and Akron residents share visits and events including showers for Mrs Brown in Akron, hospital recoveries of Dorothy Kindig and Jane Dreeszen, a birthday gathering for Vera Ross, and notes on neighbors moving, funerals, and illnesses. John Braker's discharge to a nursing home, Korea bound Lendel Newman’s travels, and various calls on Frank Welch's home mark a week of community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Ofstehage
Patty
Elk Point
Frank Welch
Leo Faust
Akron
Russ Brown
Marie Caskey
Gladys Faust
Margaret Faust
Dorothy Kindig
Jane Dreeszen
St. Joseph Hospital
Vera Ross
Elsie Nelson
Bessie Buryanek
Esther Moffatt
Alyce Dion
Beth Ross
Lucille Welch
Helen Faust
Rudy Kamradt
Herbert Haynes
Omaha
Nebr
John Braker
Congregational Church
Vessey Harrington
Montana
Gilbert Lilly
Wayne State College
Gilbert
South Sioux City
Dorothy Lewis
Robert Lewis
Bonnie Cole
Sioux City
Earl ‘Lewis
Redwood
Calif
John Martin
Veterans Hospital
Minneapolis
Veteran Hospital
54Th St
Minn
Lendel Newman
South America
Rosco 2
Newman
Lendol
Korea
Ed Nelson
Johannes Moen
Inwood
Cathy Switzer
Helen Joseph
Bill ‘Joseph
Jim Niven
Jefferson
Harold Moffatt
Pauline Lias
Westfield
John Qoben
Frank Loetz
Iowa
To Cross
Parson
Nancy Taylor
Daryl Taylor
Lois Nelson
Harry
Akron Nursing Home
Julia Taylor
Lillian
Carl Toben
Mapes
Rawarden
George Berns
Elmer Hoffman
Green Acres
St. Sioux City
Miss Zale
Mary Graves
Philip van Vleck
California
Chatsworth Chatter News Roundup Special Correspondence
Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Evelyn Renken and family on the death of her brother Chris Burnight. The column lists numerous visits and social notes from Chatsworth and nearby towns, mentions holiday tips, safety reminders for children, and home decor ideas, concluding with a Christmas greeting from C.M.S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Renken
Chris Burnight
G. Moller
Jim
Sioux City
Claus Frerichs
le Mars
Clara Satthoff
H. Collmann
Calvin Robertson
Jack Popken
Akron
Dick Popken
Dorothy Kaufman
Gary A. Moller
Ames
Jack Lake
Arthur de Raad
George Beeler
Shirley Repp
Dennis Bultmann
Karen Kaskie
Hawarden
H. Liston
Eilene
Opal Hemmelrick
Jim Kenny
Tim Repp
George Moehlmann
Orange City
Henrry Collmann
Gerhard Moller
Town and Country Champs Meet at Peck Home
The Westfield Town and Country Champs held a meeting at Peggy and Pam Peck’s home on Monday November 15 at 8 pm presided by Mike Varana. Twenty members attended with reports from secretary Dennis Smith and treasurer Blaine Smith. Officers elected: President Mike Varana Vice President David Wetrosky Secretary Helen Birkley Treasurer Blaine Smith Historian Blair Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Peggy
Pam Peck
Mike Varana
John Berkley
Dennis Smith
Blaine Smith
David Wetrosky
Helen Birkley
Blair Smith
Ron Jos
Plymouth County Budget Amendment Hearing Notice 1971
The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors will meet at the Le Mars Court House on December 27 1971 at 1 50 p m to amend the current budget adopted August 10 1970 by increasing the Court Fund from 68 150 090 to 71 000 00. The change will be funded by increased receipts and unbudgeted cash balances with no tax increase for 1971. Taxpayers may speak for or against the amendment at the hearing. A detailed statement of receipts and disbursements will be available at the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Code of
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Plymouth County
Court House
le Mars
Mrs Helmer Moen 76 Inwood dies after long illness
Mrs Helmer Moen 76 of Inwood died Monday at Sioux Falls hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were Thursday December 9 at Bethlehem Lutheran church Inwood with Rev Anton Kirke gaard officiating. Burial followed at Richland cemetery under Porter funeral home direction. Born Johanne Severtson June 11 1895 in Lyon county she married March 23 1917 Mr Moen died in 1963. Surviving are two sons Herman and Henry both of Inwood five daughters Evangeline Hanson Richmond VA Charlotte Anderson Forest City Norma Jane Hanson and Jane Katt both of Alton Mary Joan Anderson of Akron 22 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmer D. Moen
Inwood
Sioux Falls Hospital
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Anton Kirke
Gaard
Richland Cemetery
Porter Funeral Home
Johanne Severtson
Lyon County
Moen
Herman
Henry
Harlan
Evangeline) Hanson
Richmond, Va
Donald
Charlotte) Anderson
Forest City
Marlo
Norma Jane) Hanson
Jane) Katt
Alton
Milton
Mary Joan) Anderson
Akron
Dirks family thanks friends for hospital support
Mrs. Dirks received many cards letters and remembrances during her hospital stay. Mr and Mrs Ed Dirks express heartfelt thanks for the support from friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirks
Ed Dirks
Slow Moving Vehicle Safety Emblem and Farm Tax Guides 1971
The article notes many farm vehicle collisions involve operators traveling under one mile on highways and promotes the 14 inch by 16 inch Slow Moving Emblem for 25 mph or slower vehicles. It also advertises free 1971 Farmers Tax Guides highlighting changes from the 1969 tax reform, stressing record keeping and inflation impacts on farmers and ranchers. It mentions continuing Swine and Beef Field Day reports and cost trends in farm economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUY
Way Back Yonder Items of interest from Akron files
A 140 year look back features births in 1961 and 1951, weather notes, deaths of Clarence Knapp and Mrs Loretta Redmond, and local happenings including farm drill results, a Sioux City hospital death, and a 1941 Edward Klauer obituary. Also notes on business fires and sales, and multiple Christmas season births across decades.
Tuesday Bowling League Standings and High Scores
Week of December 7 1971 Petunia's led with 42 18 while Roses and Lilac's trailed. high team series 1415 and high individual series 489 by Marge Molzen. notable games include Joy Dirks 197 and 188 and multiple split conversions across leagues. Also listed are Akron Women’s Commercial and Monday and Thursday leagues with standings, high games and split conversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petunia
Orchid
Magnolia
Petunia's
Marge Molzen
Marie Henke
Joy Dirks
Betty Lemme
Rita Foley
Selma Small
Jo Ann Newberg
Gloria Seamers
le Joyce Jacobs
Akron Women's
Thorson Drug
Smail’s Trucking
Farmers’ Co-op
First National Bank
Rod's Ford
Pepsi-Cola
Harvey's Hardware
Hospital
Bo McPherson's Variety
Paul's Iga
JoAnn Case
Akron Bowik
Joan Stotz
Linda Wren
Vera McMahon
Kathryn Banks
Lois Klemme
Peg Searls
Betty Klemme
Carolyn Raynor
Dorothy Hope
Mickey Jespersen
Colleen Johannson
Betty Heyl
Awkward Club
Nelson Hatchery
Accos
Dirks Motor No. 1
Akron Lumber Company
Arvins Standard
Barwielk Implement
Akron Body Shop
Moormans
Lawrence Maynard
R. Anderson
G. Moller
Darrell Monckton
L. Maynard
Gert Moller
First National Bank Farmers Coop
Triple F
Wells Blue Bunny
Terrace Park
Ray Ericson
Robert Frerichs
Ted Willer
Merlin Trometer
Ray Ericcson
Thursday Night Mixed Bowling Standings and Highs
Week of December 2 1971 results show Twins BL 125 Mets 3t Yanks 30 Senators 29 Cardinals 27 Dodgers 20. High individual games include Norman Nielsen 213 Ed Van Donge 203 Verne Heeren 193 and Lois Klemme 196 191 Elvira Nielsen 186. High individual series lists Verne Heeren 543 Norman Nielsen 534 Ed Van Donge 512 Lois Klemme 535 Agnes Green 480 Elvira Nielsen 446. High team game Senators 719 and high team series Senators 1992.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iween Mets
Twins
Yanks
Cardinals
Senators
Dodgers
High Inc
Norm Nielsen
Hank Green
Hon Schroeder
Penny Hartmann
Marie Henke
Agnes Green
Ben Schroeder
Mets
Notice of Probate and Executors for Frerichs Estate
In Plymouth County Iowa probate was granted for the will of John D Frerichs deceased with Albert Frerichs and Clara Satthoff appointed as executors. Creditors must file claims within six months from the second publication and actions to set aside the will must be brought within one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Frerichs
Wild
John J. Frericks
Albert Frericks
Clara Satthoff
Albert Frerichs
Akron
Iowa
Clara Satthotf
Chatsworth
Roseberry
Down & Baverly
Central Ave
le Mars
Akron Reglater-Tribune
Illness and death of Emma Dahl honored by community
Expressions of gratitude from the Dahl family note thanks for cards flowers meals and prayers. Special appreciation goes to Congregational Church Ladies Evelyn Banks Hilda Schoenfelder Jewel Taylor and Rev Hopp for support and visits. Also mentions Florence eo Shirley Banks and a church group meeting of the Book and Thimble Club led by Inez Little with plans for a Christmas luncheon and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Dahl
Congregational Church
Evelyn Banks
Hilda Schoenfelder
Jewel Taylor
Rev. Hopp
Mother
Florence Eo
Shirley Banks
God
Inez Little
Vivian McPherson
Inez
Luke
Dorothy Finzen
Opal Hummel
Cherokee Mental Health Institute
Federation Newa
Penny Bryant
Pearl Harbor
A. A. Hocking
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The
Akron Register-Tribune
Gerald F. Smith
Ray A. Smite
Plymouth
Sioux
Woodbury
Union County
S. D
NEN Aber Association
Westfield News
Onawa
C.M.S
Akron Ministerial Association
Trinity Lutheran Church
Lin
Pam
Ama
Chuck Norby Union Co
Extansion Agen
Eugene. Welch
Donald Lias
State Geology Department
University of South Dakota
Huebner
Clarence A. Knapp
Loretta Redmond
St. Anthony's
Dubuque
Roy Nielsen
Plymouth Co-Op Oil and
Donald Lucken
Roger Nylund
Guy Harkness
William Hummel
Wayne Milbordt
LeRoy Mikkleson
Frank Sullivan
Kalamazoo
Mich
Sullivan
Frances Allen
Chas. M. Allen
Fred. Claesson
Akron Community Hospital
Neva A. Trometer
Andrew Trometer
James M. Hawks
Wall Lake
Jowar
Laverne
Minnesota
Edward P. Klauer
Virgil Harris
N. J. Brown
Jack Winter
W. A. Neal
Klauer Bros.’ Hardware and Furniture
Welton Barr
Fred Johannson
Rick Bollen
Ww. W. Burrill & Sons
Sioux Falls
Craig Savings Bank
Craig
Westfield Road
van Vleck Place
I, Jones and Wife
Mother Earth
Ed Lamoureux
Bud Lukehart
Evergreen
Palms
Palm
Karen Willer
Mary Boldenow
Couver Storis
Féin Dréeszen
Civic Bowling League
Wol Garvins Vets
Taylor Trucking
Kerr Motor Company
Chatsworth Elevator
Frozen Food Center
Don Kapfer
Marls Goodrich
Leonard Kiemme
High Ind
Ivan Finzen
Akron Feed Mill
Caskey
Dirks Motor
Akron Savings
Hartmann Bros
Nielsen Service
Rabys
Legion Post
Ford
Dirks Hardware
Willerr Real Estate
Moorman Feed
Ed Hartmann
Don Caskey
Jerry Dykstra
State OF
Frank
Lucille) Welch
Sona
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