Four Winners in Final Treasure Hunt Session in Akron
Akron merchants wrap up Treasure Hunt with four winners totaling 90.00 in Trade Certificates. Over four weeks twenty-three different people earned 860.00 in Trade Certificates while eight declined prizes worth 10 to 40 dollars for missing final Akron sessions. Last weekend winners included Mrs Tena Harvey Darrell Plunger Elmer Klemme and Ed Huls. Organizers thank the Akron area for interest and hint at another session in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Tena Harvey
Darrell Plunger
Elmer Klemme
Ed. Huls
Holiday visitors fill homes as area students return
The locality welcomes many students home for the holidays from Augustana, Gustavus Adolphus, Morningside, Iowa State, South Dakota, and other schools. Also noted is the death of Henry Schoenrick 82, who came from Ohio as a child, married Amanda Utech in 1908, farmed near West LeMars, later moved to Hawarden, and survived by his wife three sons a daughter two brothers and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Lewison
Dennis Johnson
Augustana
Or Falls
Patricia McLane
Gustavus
Henry Schoenrick
Plymouth County
Ohio
Hawarden
Amanda Utech
West LeMars
Turkey Day draws big crowd in Akron business district
Akron Commercial Club hosted its third Turkey Day drawing last Saturday attracting a large crowd for twenty dressed turkeys awarded. Attendees in the business district watched Santa and his helpers hand out five hundred candy sacks to children after a free movie at Norka Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Commercial Club
Dick Frevida
Blum
Albert[Witt
Herb Sargent
Minnie Anderson
Clara Weidenfeller
C. W. Harvey
Ray Andresen
George Henke
John Faust
Nettig’Robertson
Avery Small
John Melnnis
Fay Chambers
Vernon Jurgensen
Akron
Norka Theatre
Santa Claus
Trinity American Lutheran Church Services and Notices
Fragments outline pastor Luther A. Meyer and Akron schedule. Sunday broadcast 8 15 p m on KLEM 9115. Sunday school 10 80, divisions. New Year changes shift half hour later. New Year Eve service 7 80 p m. New Year Day services 9 45 a m. Midweek events include Senior High releases, Jr Hi, council, and confirmation instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Klem
Welcorder
Senior Hi
St. John’s Lutheran Parsonage
Preston Two
Trinity
First Church of Christ Sunday Schedule and Services
The First Church of Christ presents a Sunday program with Sunday school at 9:45, Communion at 10:45, Chi Rho Youth at 7:00 led by Rev. Swan and Larille Knecht, devotions by Harley Trobough, evening service at 7:45, music by Mrs. Nettie Mann. Midweek prayer and classes include Wednesday 8:30 am Senior Released Time, Thursday 3:15 pm Junior High Released Time class, with G W Swan as minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Swan
Larille Knecht
Harley Trobough
Nettie Mann
G. W. Swan
Local News Notes Highlight Christmas Visits and Travel
Local notes list J. H. Earnest family holidaying in Sioux Falls and many relatives visiting across South Dakota and beyond. Mrs Olga Baier visits Mapleton, others attend Christmas gatherings in Vermillion and Hawarden. Residents travel to Denver, Chicago, Jackson and Germany. a military move is noted and a pre Christmas party joins neighbors in Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. JH
Earnest
Siowr Falls
Olga. Baier
Mapleton
Sioux Valley Extension Club
Louise Martin
J.p.trotzig
E.G. Trotzig
Vermillion
John Sykes
Denver
Colo
West
Emery Tucker
Sandra
Tommy
Chicago
Jackson
Mich
J.C. Kennedy
David Blanchard
Howard
Is. D
James Kennedy
James ‘Klauer
Minnie Johnson
Robert ‘Johnson
Hawarden
Lillian Burr
Long Beach Calif
Wilson
Kaskie
Wayne
Hagel
Germany
U.S
Tom Lins
Washington
D.C
Mia
Besse Lias
National Republican Party
Bert Lee Stuart
Wichita
Kan
Elizabeth Gates
Hazard
Conn
Stryzewski
Jack Rogers
Coon Rapids
Ralph Stryzewaki
Sioux Falls
Glen Kask
Minneapolis
Fce
Akron High teams lose thriller double to Liberty clubs
Akron High School girls and boys basketball teams closed 1966 with tight losses at Liberty. The girls fell 61 55 as Liberty edged ahead late. Attrill led Liberty with 31 and Rozell scored 18 for Akron. In the boys game Liberty won 62 60 after a second overtime, Krause led Akron with 18 and Knapp had 13 for Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron High School
Liberty Consolidated
Liberty
Akron
Akron Girls
Attrill
Delores Rozell
Akron Bays
Henry Krause
Wittile Knapp
Akron High Basketeers
Hull
Western Christian Academy
Plymouth
Hinton
Westfield High
Wesley Methodist Church Chester Service and Events
Wesley Methodist Church Chester lists the minister L Guinn and a schedule of services and events. Church School at 9 45 a m Worship at 11 00 am Official Board meeting at noon Candle-light Communion Monday 11 00 p m Chancel choir Thursday 7 00 p m Sr MYF Wednesday 7 30 p m Guest preacher Dr Frank G Bean Sunday January 6 1 00 a m Fellowship supper at 6 15 p m featuring Dr F M Garnett of Am To presenting the Wesley Foundations work in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Bean
F.M. Garnett
Am Towa
Wesley Foundations of
Towa
Boetger Open House For Newlyweds In Omaha
Mr and Mrs L H Boetger invite friends to an open house for their son and daughter in Omaha Nebraska at 3122 Chicago Street The event runs Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm No invitations issued Following Mary Ankeny and Lowell Boetger wed November 21 in Omaha ceremony details kept to a minimum
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.’ H. Boetger
Lowell Boetger
Chicago Street
Omaha
Nebr
Olaf Hofstad longtime Union County resident dies
Olaf Hofstad, pioneer Union County farm family member, died Tuesday at Hudson Hospital after an extended illness. He is survived by his daughter Mrs Herb Clementson of Alcester. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM at Nathanael Lutheran Church Alcester with burial at Pleasant Hill EUB Cemetery. Regular meeting of Hoschler Post No 186 American Legion on Thursday evening, January 1957. All members urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Hofstad
Union County
Hudson
8.D
Herb Clementson
Alcester
Nathanael
Lutheran Church
Pleasant’ Hill -E.U.B. Cemetery
Hoschler
American Legion
Jnam
Bers
Death comes to wife of former local pastor
Mrs. Robert Lee Stuart, wife of a retired Methodist pastor of Wichita, died December 17 1958 at age 73 in Wichita Kansas after angina and a blood clot. Survived by husband Doctor Robert Lee Stuart and three sons Marvin Lee Stuart Josephine and Stuart plus two daughters Elizabeth Gates and Josephine Juett ten grandchildren. Funeral at Wesley Methodist Church Wichita with interment in local cemetery. The Stuart home is 4943 North Seneca Wichita Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Lee Stuart
Methodist Church
Akron
Wichita
Kansas
Stuart
Virginia
Robert Lee Stuart
Wesley Methodist Ohirch
Marvin. Stuart
di Palo
Alto
Calif
Mission
Kansan
Inwood
Town
Elizabeth
J. Bernard Gates
Hazard
Conn
Orephine
Jack Juett
Lincoln
Nebr
Wesley Methodist
Chuck
North Seneca
Tearsas
Dr. Stuart
Les Stuart
Plymouth County Sets 1957 ACP Funds for Conservation
Plymouth County allocates 103800 for 1957 government cost sharing in ACP soil and water conservation. If farmer requests exceed the allocation the ASC committee may seek state reserve funds. Community meetings will be held in January to explain the 1957 program and accept cost sharing applications. Farmers unable to attend may apply at the county ASC office anytime during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Plymouth County
William M. Sehnepf
ASC
Sie Saree Aisc Committee
Plym County
Wasi
Sc.mepf
Local Couple Observes Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Tucker will celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary with open house at the First Baptist Church Sunday December 30 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. A short program will begin at 2:30. Relatives and friends are welcome to call. no invitations have been sent.
Local News Notes and Christmas Visitors
Local notes wish readers a Happy New Year for 1957. Lloyd Molstad and Mag Myrone Mason visited relatives in Iowa. Gerald Haldeen and Anna Long spent holidays with family. Robert Tucker family and Floy Hedges joined John Moore in LeMars for Christmas. Church observances were well attended and families shared holiday gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regis_ter-Tribune
Lloyd Molstad
Sioux City
K. K Everett
Mag. Myrone Mason
Alton
Iowa
Gerald Haldeen
Panoya
Anna Long
Robert Tucker
Floy Hedges
John Moore
LeMars
Commutations cut life terms in Iowa jail break case
Governor Leo Hoegh commuted life sentences for 21 prisoners including Wm Cullen in the Plymouth County jail break that killed William Maxwell, son of Sheriff Hugh Maxwell, 37 years ago. The action, urged by a parole board and a specialized committee, shortened sentences to 90 or 75 years, with parole possible for Cullen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Plymouth County
Leo Hoegh
Wm. Cullen
William Maxwell
Hugh Maxwell
LeMars
Sheriff Maxwell
Akron
Towa
Cullen
State
Maxwell
Theemmen
Jamosa
Wetfield
Hoegh
T. Johnson Martin
Keokuk County
Phillip Martin
Poweshiek County
Board of Parole
Lowell W. Lehenke
State Board of Control
Robert C.caldwell
University of Iowa
Wayne B Brown
Mount Pleasant State Mental Health Institute
Nime
Walter Price
Parole Board
Price
Westville
Matilda Dawson
Rockwell City
Tidings From Former Residents In California
From Madera California Art and Mrs Art Wachtmann renew their Register-Tribune subscription. They recall past helpers and note the family has colds. They praise a fine year and a blessed autumn with harvest before bad weather. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year wishes to all friends. Mrs Clyde Kirk of Racine Wisconsin visits relatives during holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madera
Calif
Register-Tribune
Art Wachtmann
Akron
Immanuel and Union Creek Lutheran Churches Events
The Immanuel and Union Creek Lutheran Churches announce a series of services and community events. Christmas Welcome Home party for young people Friday 8 15 p m at the parsonage. worship Sunday morning and evening. Sunday school 9 45 10 80. New Year Eve Holy Communion at Union Creek 11 00 p m. smorgasbord lunch. various church organizational meetings and classes through early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Board of Administration
Union Creek Congressation
Ladies Aid
St Johns American Luther church program Akron Iowa notice
St John s American Lutheran Church Preston Township lists service times for Sunday school Bible class Divine services Old Year s Eve service Family night New Year s Day service Luther League Confirmation instruction and a New Year blessing from Pastor Henry J Dirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John's
Akron
Iowa
Preston Township
Jesus
Henry J: Dirks
Christmas visits span cities and families in region
Christmas season brings Mr and Mrs Arnott in St Paul and Minneapolis relatives, Mrs Rovert Russ in Omaha with Orson and Leslie, the Kratochvils from Lincoln for time with Baker family, Moore family visiting Portland and relatives in Oregon, Gosly family from Evanston visiting Dalton kin, Clayton Manning visiting with Washington DC employment, Byrd Earnest visiting Huff family in North Hollywood, Barbara Smith teaching in Denver returning home, Harold Baker Jr in San Diego on navy leave visiting parents and relatives, Claude Brown hosts Sheehan Produce staff, Rev and Mrs Roy host Gaunt and Johnson families, Marian Marian Judith Nadine Akron students take part in Morningside Christmas Festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mag.Clark
Arnott
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Sidney
Portland
Ore
George Gosly
Evanston
Ill
J. B. Dalton
Clayton Manning
Wm. Manning
Washington, D.C
Byrd Earnest
Hinry Huff
North Hollywood
Calif
Barbara’ Smith
Denver
Colo
G. F. Smith
Harold Baker, Jr
San Diego
H.L. Baker
Ors
Leslie Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Cat
Claude Brown
Sheehan Produce Co
Brown
Sheehan Produce
D. J. Roy
Herbert Gaunt
Ellen Johnson
Junction
City
Kan
Amelia Johnson
Sioux City
Amelia John
Gou
Roy
Hold Rites for John C. Johnson Friday Last Week
Notices in this town record the death of John C. Johnson age 76 in Akron Hospital after a brief illness following surgery. Born November 24, 1880 in Union County South Dakota, he lived as a farmer then carpenter and cafe operator in Akron. Survived by brother Hildur Johnson of Beresford SD and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Union Creek Lutheran Church with Rev David Roy and Mrs Victor Clark. pallbearers listed. burial Union Creek cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Johnson
Akron Hospital
Decreased
Union County
S. D
John B. Johnson
Akron
Hildur Johnson
Beresford
Union Creek Lutheran
David J. Roy c ¥ Kinting
Kron Hospital Notes Admissions and births at Kron Hospital
Kron Hospital Notes record admissions including Reuben Corley and Terry Wilcox, patient names Ivy Small and Flora Cassen, with dismissals Alma Klemme Meske Henry Plueger and William Omen. A son born to Mr and Mrs Don Solomon of Sioux City on December 19 1956. Henry Warenhort 71 of Le Mars died December 22 in a hospital there born February 27 1885 in Germany. Burial at St John Lutheran Johnson Township. Fred Ross visited relatives in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben «Corley
Alcester
Dcak
Terry Wilcox
Akron
Ivy! Small
Flora.Cassen
Alma Klemme
Meske
Henry Plueger
William Omen
Elk Point
Don Solomon
Sioux City
Cosgrove
Portland
Oxe
Clayton Small
Henry BR. Warenhort
le Mars
Germany
Plymouth’ County
Johnson Township
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Rev
E. E. Senst
Akron High debaters enter Great Lakes Tournament
The Akron High School debating team joins thirty area schools from Minnesota Nebraska South Dakota and Iowa in the first annual Great Lakes Debating Tournament at Spirit Lake Iowa January 5 1957 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Two strophes and individual awards will be given Four last year’s state champion teams participate The debate question asks whether federal government should subsidize major agricultural products at less than 90 percent of parity Akron A squad members Connie Meeves Sally Swoyer Jack Lueken Gary Kerr B squad members Carol Waterbury Nancy Earnest Marlin Campbell Charles Fletcher Tournament Manager is David Kanellis Spirit Lake High School Speech Director Sioux City Central and Hawarden nearby Also note Want Ads bring good results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron High School
Minnesota
Nebraska
South Dakota
Towa
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Akron High
Connie Meeves
Sally Swoyer
Neezative
Jack Lueken
Gary Kerr
Carol Waterbury
Nancy Earnest
Marlin Campbell
Charles Fletchen
David Kanellis
Spirit Lake High School
Sioux City Central
Hawarden
Also Mentioned on This Page
Santa
Frinity American Lutheran ° Church
Luther A. Meyer
Luth
Chatsworth
Luther A Meyer
First Church OF Christ
AH. S
Liberty Girls
Akron Boys
Wesley
Chester
L. Guinn
Union
California
Clyde, Kirk
Racine
Wis
Eugene Lias
Marian Thorhberg
Immanuel and
Union Creek Lutheran Churches
David J. Roy
Marian Johnson
Judith Girks
Nadling Dirks
Morningside College
Morningside
College Conservatory of Music
Marian
Judith
Nadine
Kron Hospital
Hospital Viiling
Fred Ross
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