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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1932

Page

5

Akron Teams Spark Exhibition Contests Inspire Community

The open game showcased Akron forward skill and fast pace under a new ten second rule. The boys' team impressed with timely scoring and strong defense while the girls, though small, promised speed and potential as a season begins. Liberty Consolidated to visit Akron for the next game. community support urged for players and coaches.

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Biblical drama The Compromiser presented next Tuesday

Rev W R Smith of Plymouth Presbyterian church presents a four act biblical drama The Compromiser at the city church next Tuesday evening December 27 cast of fourteen with action lighting and a moral on whatsoever a man soweth. Also Trinity Lutheran Church hosts a children's program in English Christmas Eve at 7 00 pm and German services Christmas Day with Sunday school at Matth Lutheran Church.

Fmir Agis Christian Church W. E. Smith Plymouth-Presbyterian Church Coniv Aee W. H. McDonald W. R. Smith Plymouth Presbyterian Church Ahab Jezebel Alto Trinity Lutheran Church Fred A Mhskh

Free Show Saturday at Hm preas theatre draws crowds

Free moving pictures at the Hm preas theatre Saturday sponsored by pearl merchants drew a crowd of about 300 to 1,000 to see Buck Jones in Maranna of the Matinted and a comedy reel. An extra attraction featured Santa Plague handing out sacks of nuts and candy.

Hmpreas Theatre Manage Banks Wynnes Buck, Jones Maranna Asjathar The Empress Leo Carrillo Phelmy

Commercial Club Directors Meet in Akron December 6 1932

The Commercial Club directors met in Akron on December 6 and adjourned to December 7. President Aalts presided with Shoulberg Youngstrom Dr Kerr Dr Brunner Dr Mattison Thorson Wetzeler and Moore present. Motions included buying a Christmas tree not to exceed 1 000 and forming a committee to raise funds for a free movie and candy for Saturdays before Christmas. Officers for the coming year were elected with Orland C Moore as president J H Kerr as vice president G Ross as treasurer and H H Wetzeler as secretary. The meeting adjourned.

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Christmas Church Events And Programs At Local Methodist

The Methodist church announces a morning service with a Christmas sermon and choir, plus an evening feature on The Christ man Story. Thirteen paintings will be shown, Hibie story recited, and social benefits of the Gospel highlighted. Sunday school programs include a tree and treats, with broad invitation to worship next Sunday.

Methodist Church Mort Stawhan Man Variana Aohool Willy Proseht Phore

Christmas Gift Bags Planned by Legion Posts

A meeting at the local Legion Hall organized cooperation with the American Legion Ninth district to distribute Christmas bags to the needy. A local committee was formed to oversee purchases, securing $1.60 donations for bags containing potatoes corn meal beans flour bacon lard cocoa and more. About 600 bags were packed by the LeMars Legion Post and Drum Corps for delivery on Christmas Eve to households not now receiving county or Red Cross aid.

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Pleasant Hill A B Church Christmas Program

Pleasant Hill A B Church announces a Christ mass program on Sunday evening at 6 o clock with a miscellaneous program and treats for children. Pastor A J Jacobson and Kar and Elbert Youngstram from the University of Kansas Lawrence visit home folk for the holiday vacation.

Pleasant Hill A. B A. Jacobson Kar Elbert Youngstram University of Kansas Lawrence

Early settler and war veteran honored in Plymouth County obituary

An 18' NINETY era obituary notes a long life of farming in Plymouth County Iowa after arriving in 1878 via Jolhnan town. He joined the Grand Army of the Republic and served as a prominent county soldier leader. The community’s honor marks his remembrance.

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Death of longtime Akron resident J W Anderson

J W Anderson a well known Akron resident died on December 14 1932 after a long illness at age 68 years and 15 days. Born in London England November 29 1864 he came to the United States forty years ago settling in Akron Iowa where he worked as a Tireman and held the office of town marshal for several years. He also served as sexton of Riverside cemetery. Survived by widow Mary Myers Anderson and children Arthur Westfield Iowa Herbert Colton South Dakota Race Akron with a daughter in California. Funeral held Friday at First Baptist Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery. He was described as a good faithful dependable worker with many friends in Akron area.

Dei J. W. Anderson Thia Ality John W. Anderson Aelot University of South Dakota Akron Wis al Sexton Riverside Cemetery Mary “Myers Anderson Artur Westfield Iowa Herbert Colton Race Alga Alsted Esther Warren California Vicinnity First Baptist Church Kk, B, Brown Riverside Comory Lala Euffering Antenuia Thylor Doh Oon Levisiana Tylor Adeyyile John W. Claris Union Adeyville Indiana Loulaville Kentucky Ows Clatk Mira A. Gummine Hiveraide

Alumni Teams to Meet High School on December 30

Akron High School plans an evening of basketball with Alumni teams on Friday December 30 at the school gym. Three games start at 3 pm featuring High School second team vs Alumni B team, Alumni girls vs High School girls, and High School first team vs Alumni A team with 10 cent admission. Alumni practice set for December 27 at 8 pm. proceeds benefit the Alumni Association. Also noted is Akron High School Alumni winter meeting December 28 at Legion Hall to elect officers and socialize.

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Masron Stars Elect Officers After Meetings

Masrons Stars elect officers for the ensuing year at the Weaper chapter meeting. Officers include Matron Helma Bly, Worthy Patron W. G. Adama, Assistant Matron Oda Jentina, Assistant Patron Ww. J. Bronne, Secretary Mabel Weldon, Treasurer Betsey Swannon, Conductress Corn Cabb, Assistant Conductress Pear Try. Freedom Lodge 484 elects W. M. Runel Vollock, Senior Warden Maynard, Treasurer H. Shoulberg, Secretary Paul Wendt. appointments to be announced. Joint installation planned for January.

Weaper Woarthy Helma Bly Worthy Cabb Pear Try Freedom Lodge M—Ruenel Sea Maynard Lons Uy H. Shoulberg

Christmas Day Services at South St. Paul Lutheran Church

The South St. Paul Lutheran Church announces Christmas Day services at 11 a.m. and 2:40 p.m. at Dune Creek, with special hymns and Christman anthems. Also planned are a Christmas tree program on Friday Dec 23 at 7:30 p.m. and a St Paul Lutheran program on Mon Dec 26 at 7:20 p.m. A Lutefisk Dinner is set for Wed Dec 28 starting at noon, featuring lutefish, roast chicken, and lesse. Pastor Walter I. Aamoth invites all to attend.

St. Paul Dune Creek Drile Creek St. Maul Aldangudl Lutefiek Senedak Walter I Aamoth

Last Rites Held for John F. Clark at Cathedral

Funeral rites were held at the Cathedral of Epiphany for John F. Clark born December 23, 1861 near Apple River. He lived in Preston Township, Plymouth County before moving to Sioux City ten years ago. survived by his wife Hannah Donohue and a sister Mrs Edward Hennessey in Los Angeles, plus two nieces and two nephews.

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Immanuel Church Christmas Services and Meetings

Immanuel English Lutheran Church announces midnight Saturday Matin service with a Christmas program and sermon on confession. Children’s Festival at 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve. various church groups hold annual meetings and elections in late December. Union Creek notes add Christmas Day chapel, youth festival, and birthday open house for Mrs. Ericaon. couple Mr. and Mrs. Whitehouse celebrate wedding anniversary on Christmas.

C. W. Samuelson Parson- Sage Peter Jahagon the Missionary Society I J Register-Tribune Union Creek Lohdeen Olof Ericaon Nintieth Akteoy Edward Wm. H. Whitehouse

Elderly Woman's Death Highlighted in Akron Area Obituary Notes

An Akron area obituary record details the death of a 78 year old woman after a long illness, noting her lifelong devotion, family ties, and golden wedding anniversary with John W. Clark. The item lists surviving children, grandchildren, and relatives, and records funeral arrangements at the First Baptist church. Additional notices include the deaths of Mrs. John Faust Sr. and Otto F. Buehrer with brief biographical details and funeral details.

Fractured Leg In Coasting Accident

Claude Burrill, young son of Mr and Mrs L Burrill, suffered fractures below the knee in a coasting accident on the north east part of town Sunday afternoon. An older boy Elmer Peck was said to be guiding. Claude was moved home and treated by a doctor. deep wound prevented immediate casting, but he is recovering and hopes for Christmas vacation.

Claude

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