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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1916

Page

2

Christmas in Akron Churches Programs and Services

Christmas events in Akron area churches include cantata The Search for a King on Sunday evening December 24 at Catholic Charsh Usual services on Christmas Day, a King gift program at Church of Christ, German Lutheran Christ mas Day services at 11 am with tree and gifts, B Church children’s exercises and Santa gift distribution on December 23, Scandinavian Lutheran Church early service at 6 am Christmas morning and a children’s program December 26 at 7 30 pm.

B. Churelh Santa Claus

Local Holiday Ads and Sioux City Notes

James Gilmore visits LeMars on business Wednesday. Alcon stores close Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings. Read The Sioux City Tribune for a mighty Christmas gift. Mrs. J. L. Caskey visits relatives in Sioux City. J. C. Wad and daughter visit relatives in Sioux City yesterday. Mrs. Jesse Pendleton returns from visit with relatives in Sioux City. Mrs. H. G. Warter travels to Sioux City to spend days with ill mother. Mrs. Martin Herried and children visit relatives near town. Dudley rejects a big prize plan for big customers. Martsfeld family depart for Ottumwa for holidays. Campfire supper under the auspices of the W. R. C. at Masonic Hall well attended. Mr. and Mrs. Vance Wise visit relatives in the area. Agent E. I. Pearls ill but improving. Town ads note farms near Akron and Westfield for sale on easy terms. Moes Neal returns from Rosalie, Neb. Visit with daughter Mrs. Burnight. G. C. Milliman visits brother F. J. Milliman editor of World. Temperature drops announce winter begins December 21 with single digits and windless air. The worst may be yet to come.

James Gilmore LeMars Alcon Akron Sioux’ City Wigitty Sioux City Jesse Pendleton H. G. Warter Martin Herried Dudley Uingl Joby Martsfeld Southsewer Pitows Ottumwa W. R.C Masonicc Vance Wise and Tittle Vernon E.i.pearls Plymouth County Ak ‘Ron Weatfield Richardson Iowa MoesNeal Rosalie Nebr Wd. Burnight G. CG. Milliman Ketdall F. J. Milliman Marristown

Evangelistic campaign led by Evangellat Coleson seeks community outreach

In Akron area, Evangellat Coleson opens a six day evangelistic campaign with a Tuesday start December 16, featuring a 7 20 pm song service and sermon. He directs the mission and choir, praised for forceful, logical preaching. Sunday services list Bible school, communion, social service, and a Christmas program.

Hivangellet G. Re ‘Coleuon Chirigt Hamed Ney H. Smith Akron Evargelmt Coleson Léwa Evangellat Coladén ReMeld

Christmas Services At Big Springs Baptist Church

The Big Springs Baptist Church will hold a usual morning service at 145 a.m. and Sunday school at 12. There will be no evening service on Christmas Day. An early morning service titled “Juletta” will be at 6 o’clock, followed by an evening Sunday school feature. Everyone is invited to attend. F A Meseke, Pastor.

Big Springs Baprisy Abya Ofelfeies Ste F. A. Meseke

German Lute Church Notes Akron And Chatsworth Services

Akron church notes list Sunday morning service and a Christmas Day program at 11 2 0 a.m. Chatsworth program scheduled for 6 7 9 0 p.m. on Tuesday December 36. Communion at 10 30 a.m. and a service at 11 a.m. Pastor Amesk.

Akron Chatsworth F.amesk

Notice to Milk Customers From Christblings

Public notice urging milk customers to keep bottles clean and in a conspicuous place. The note says to assist with maintaining ink supply and quality, warns that any bottle deficiencies will be charged, and signed respectfully by Christblings.

Cantata The Search for a King at Baptist Church

Bible school superintendent and helpers prepare a cantata titled The Search for a King for Sunday evening December 24 at the church. Elaborate decorations and equipment planned for a large audience. Sunday morning worship at 11 with the theme Voices from Bethlehem. Regular Bible School at 10. Frank Edmond Volck, minister, phone 180.

Bethlehem Frank Edmond Volck

The Kelp of Humanity War Relief Campaign

A campaign is being organized to mobilize Akron and community support for relief funds for war stricken Europe and Asia. A representative citizen in progress of organization will conduct a relief drive in coming weeks to show dignity and sympathy, with further announcements to follow.

Akron Europe Asia Cittgena Ia

Scandinavian Lute Church Services and Meetings

Regular Sunday morning services at 10 30 and evening services. Sunday school following. Christmas morning at 6 o'clock. The children's Christmas program set for Tuesday evening December. The Missionary League annual meeting next Thursday in the church basement with Emil Johnson as entertainer. John H Hutchinson Hawarden attorney and former mayor died recently in New Mexico. remains brought home for interment. Electric street illumination planned for business section. remain to be announced. Poultry prices listed by Hanford Produce Co Akron.

Mather League Emil Johnson D. A. Knock John H. Hutchinson Hawarden Wm. Hutca- Ingon Alton New Mexico

For Sale and Notice: Livestock Pigs and Estray

POR SALE Cols wood and straw. H P Vanderbiek Tone 236 ESTRAY Left my place about Oct 9 north west from lower bridge A Baker. FOR RENT Modern residence after November 1 Mrs S A Waterbury. FOR SALE Thoroughbred Poland China Pigs large smooth growthy fellows the kind that make you easy money J C Hoyt Akron Iowa Phone 55 on 46.

H. P. Vanderbiek Estray Lower Bridge A. Baker J. C. Hoyt Akron Towa

Public Auctions in Akron Area Report of Several Sales

Multiple catalog style notices list auctions by Emil G Johnson Chas Kantego Jr and W H Morse near Akron with livestock including horses cattle hogs and mules plus hay farm machinery and household goods. Dates range January 10 1917 January 15 1917 and February 14 1917 with details on location items and terms.

Emil Johnson Akron Ag . Aalfs H. Shoulberg Chas. Kantego, Jr Akpron W. H. Morse Lou Adams Ruble Weatfield John Deera van Brunt Hayes J. J. Aalts H. Bhoulberg

FOR SALE CHEAP RANCHES AND ALFALFA LANDS IN SOUTH DAKOTA

For sale in Haakon County South Dakota several ranches and smaller farms offered at low prices. Land features include black loam soil with clay subsoil suitable for corn alfalfa hay and seed wheat oats and grasses with ample water. Interested buyers should write or call Willer WALPOLE Philip South Dakota or Henry Willer Akron Iowa.

Haakon County South Dakota Willer Walpole Philip Henry Willer Akron Towa

Twins Seek Grandmother for Christmas Joy

In a snowbound city, five year olds Alma and Alice venture out with a umbrella to find a grandmother. They meet Miss Aurelia Hemmenway, who becomes their loving grandma after a doorstep plea. The Burnhams reunite with their aunt Aurelia, making Christmas bright. The Taylors share gifts with the Burtons, bringing a festive tree and a check, ending with gratitude and a lesson in generosity.

A. Barnham Tiyini Ienrth Little ‘Group Bf Ple Paula Alma Alice Yanla Atve Alster Cook Nora Daddy Burnham Red Riding Hoods Miss Hemmenway Aurelia Hemmenway James Burnham Aurelia

Rural Carriers and Bad Roads Warn of Delays

Rural carriers urge officials to fix dragg ing holes and broken bridges and keep roads clear for prompt mail delivery. They emphasize breaking snow banks early and clearing mail boxes, noting snow drifts hinder routes during and after storms and patrons should help keep paths open. The clipping, from the Remsen Bell Enterprise, urges cooperation and directs readers to report conditions to the post office.

Agme Royal Mail Remsén Bell-Enterprise Sonaldering Iim Mall Boxay

Cobb's Drugstore Offers Watch Repair and Engraving

Cobb the Druggist advertises fine watch and clock repairing and engraving. Bring in your work for expert service and guaranteed satisfaction.

Cobb Sea Cobb

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