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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1940
Page
6
Santi Claud will visit Akron for a Santa arrival event at 2:40 afternoon. He will distribute candy to all youngsters, inviting parents to bring children to Heron Street for the big community gathering.
Fragmented notes describe a league situation with a lead by Koch and Don. Mentions of standings, pins, and top position suggest a tense race. Other words hint at matches, season progress, and fan interest, but details are unclear.
A Chatsworth liquor sale case led to Sherman County officers visiting a refreshments parlor run by Jake Hitken. Euken was bound over to the grand jury, released on $500 bond, then pled guilty before Judge W C Garberson in Le Mars. The court fined him $300 plus costs. Deputy Sheriff Harry McGlogulon and special deputy Joe Bryson assisted.
Dr M O Larson, formerly of Alton and practicing in Hawarden for two years, was last week commissioned as a first lieutenant in the U S Army Medical Corps. If he passes the physical exam, he will report to duty and close his Hawarden office and stock.
The First Baptist church will present a Christmas cantata The Song and The Star on Sunday evening December 22 at 8 30. A chorus of thirty voices will lead the program with Mrs Elmer Williams Irene Williams and other relatives visiting from Marysville WA. The event invites the public.
Akron High School girls first and second teams split games with Rossie. The first team thumped Rossie 45 to 16, while the second team lost 32 to 24 as Akron guards stifled Rossie forwards. Weather-caused cancellations of Monday games at Liberty Consolidated.
Union County girls dominated a state regional declamatory contest held at St Falls. Plainview’s Ue Huckert earned a superior rating in the Third and Fourth grade division. Benny Boden from Gothland district won second place with an excellent rating in the First and Second grade division. Harriet Sundstrom of Beresford teaches Gothland school. Gladys Johnson, 91, represented the Nore association and took second place in the Fifth and Sixth grade group.
Hermian Werth a 63 year old retired farmer and salesman hanged himself from a beam in the cellar of his LeMars home on Tuesday afternoon last week. His wife found the lifeless body in the basement after returning from church society. The coroner reported no further details. He had lived on a Stanton county farm about a year ago. He is survived by a daughter and two brothers, all residents of Plymouth County. Funeral services and interment were at Mars last Thursday.
The board of supervisors Monday last week accepted a bid from the Nebraska Bridge and Lumber Company for farnight cars used in the bridge project. The price was higher than in the previous year, due to strike and defense demand, with materials costing more than before.
The Akron public library will be closed from December 20 to January 6. All borrowers must return books on or before December 20.
The schedule lists matinee Sunday afternoon at 2 30 featuring Marjorie Rambeau in the title role of a seasoned tugboat captain who outplays male rivals in business and helm battles. Alan Hale Jane Wyman and Ronald Reagan supply romance while Una Merkel and Edgar Kennedy star in supporting roles. Sandy Gets Her Man screens Wednesday and Thursday December 25 and 26 as the fourth star turning feature for a half year old baby, with peril and humor leading to a big surprise ending.
William Fletcher Taylor, 751, long-time Sioux City resident for about forty years, collapsed at his home 1416 West Milor. The death and summons are reported in the Sioux City area.
Mr. and Mrs. A W Johnson announce the sudden death of Ron People, reportedly in his prime, as he carried a bucket of coal into the Farmers' elevator. Neighbors describe the event as unexpected and the family faces grief while authorities investigate, with the condition of others involved not deemed serious.
The Plymouth county draft board received two more volunteer applications from Hinton residents Walter Gadenthin and Alan Lindblom, increasing the county tally to twelve. Lindblom is a minor needing parental consent. The January quota calls for eleven men to be drafted for a year of training between January 3 and January 25, with three already examined and two accepted for service.
Portland township Red Cross report lists memberships from Rural Home Culture Club Mrs Hugh Chamberlain WRC Mrs Clark Tindall Claesson Dairy and donations from Mrs Harry Johnson and Mrs B A Adams. It names numerous listed members and local groups supporting the campaign, including churches lodges and businesses.
Merlin Waggoner of west of Hawarden lacerated his right hand in corn picking. Surgeons amputated at the wrist and he is recovering. Elmer A Atwood of Ireton lost his left index finger and thumb after a buzz saw incident.
Community note announces Santa arriving in Akron on Monday December 23 to greet children and distribute small gifts. Local volunteers plan to host the event at the community center with treats and photos available.
The Christmas cantata The Song and The Star by Fred B. Holton will be presented Sunday evening December 22 at 7 30 oclock in the church by a chorus of thirty voices directed by Homer Jacoby Charlotte Baker will accompany the choir on the organ Several special numbers on the pipe organ will be given by young people The cantata will consist of fourteen Christmas numbers The choir choruses are interspersed with solos duets trios and quartets The community is invited to enjoy this evening of Christmas music Admission is free with a free will offering accepted
The Vesper chapter No 61 C E S elected officers on December 13 including Worthy Matron Lucile Ross and Worthy Patron O C Moore. Freedom lodge No 434 A F and A M chose officers on December 16 with W M J H Lucken and S W H C Keel among those named. Akron area churches note shops close at 8 PM on December 24. patrons urged to finish shopping before the closing hour.
Local notices report visitors and travels among Akron area residents including Mrs Bernard Markus Mrs T De Burnighit and Mrs James Coleman as well as Edith Jenkins and the Jenkins sisters. Christmas cantata The Song and The Star to be sung at First Baptist church and a savings bank window display called beautiful. Floyd A Warren and Ralph Warren former Akron residents join National Guardsmen for California Camp Ord training. Wilson Burket transferred to Camp Joseph T Robinson for military duties. Weather notes include several days of subzero temperatures and about eight inches of snow with drifting roads and a mod- eration in recent days.
Miss Bonnie Sykes daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sykes of Westfield wed Edward J Hosehler son of Mr and Mrs William Hosehler of Akron at Sioux City on Saturday December 14 1940 at 8 pm Rev Murphy Dinean officiating Bride wore chocolate brown dress with tan accessories Attendant Mrs Donald Campbell wore laurel green dress Groomsman Campbell wore green groom suit Following ceremony a wedding dinner for few friends at bride's home Bride a Westfield rural school teacher four and one half years Groom Akron High School graduate Navy veteran now works at Cudahy packing plant Sioux City Couple enjoy wide circle of friends and many best wishes
An Elk Point resident identified as Browning, James or Joe, survived by wife Mrs. Katherine Browning and sons Robert and Rui Beach California, with a sister Mrs. Pearl Hilton California. Funeral arrangements were made at a local funeral home with interment at the adjacent cemetery.
A jury after more than twenty four hours deliberation found Chris Anderson of Alcester guilty of second degree manslaughter in the death of Alf Amundson, Alcester town marshal. The verdict came after a trial begun Saturday afternoon with Judge Medin offering four sentencing options. The state was represented by Roblake and Ray Ellis. defense by A J Beck.
A daughter was born by Caesarean section at Akron Hospital on December 15 to Mr and Mrs Tygatt Heyl west of town. Also listed is a birth on December 19 to Mr and Mrs Chris Klu of Chatsworth Iowa.
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