Death summons Esteemed former Akron resident
Wis. note in these columns last week reports the death of Migid M Baldwin, 89, in Sioux City on December 19 1955. Born near Amber Iowa in 1865 Sophronia Adella Wright married Baldwin in 1888 and the couple farmed across Iowa before moving to Akron in 1917. Surviving are a daughter and four sons with 15 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Wesley Methodist Church with interment at Riverside cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
M. Baldwin
Akron
Sioux City
Sophronia
Adella Wright
Alphus and
Adelia Wright
Amber
Jones County
Iowa
Joseph
Martin “Baldwin
Baldwin
Jones,county
Huron, &.D
Washta
Plymouth County
Adaville
United Brethren Io Wesley Methodist ‘Church
Allaria Mae Waddle
Waubay
Oscar James
Walter Martin
Lyle “Baldwin
Marvin Baldwin
Ardith Baldwin
Lowell Baldwin
Clifors ‘Baldwin
Joe Bremer
Riverside Cemetery
Christmas Season Enjoyed by Community
Pleasant Christmas season with good weather boosted attendance at church events and family gatherings. Road conditions allowed easy travel to various activities, while pre Christmas trade and post office activity remained strong. Temperatures fluctuated from frigid mornings to near 49 degrees with several days in the 40s. today remains cooler.
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Thei
Installation Planned for Akron Masons and Eastern Star
Public invited to joint installation of officers for Vesper Chapter No 41 Order of Eastern Star and Freedom Lodge No 484 A F and AM at Masonic Temple Akron Friday January 6 at 8 00 pm Newly elected officers listed for both groups with appointed officers to be installed that evening Program begins with Eastern Star installation followed by Masons and refreshments served after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesper Chapter
Order of Hastein Star
Freedom
Masonic Temple
Akron
Eastern Star
W. M
Grace “Small
W. P
Avery Small
A. M
Mildred Klemme
A. P
Marvin Klemme
Mildred
Steel
Hunice. Burket
Mary. Lundberg
Martha Sprenger
Masons
Cloyd Gabel
Harold Peck
J. Wi
Tom Kenny, Jr
Otto C. Larsen
Dylan C. Moore
Immanuel and Union Creek Lutheran Churches Schedule
Churches spell out joint events and services with pastors and activities for Friday to Monday. Nominating committee meets at Parsonage Akron. New Year prayers, youth parties, Holy Communion, and joint worship planned. annual meetings set for Union Creek and Immanuel.
Local News Notes From Akron Area During Holidays
Christmas meals and visits mark the Akron area as residents share time with family. Notable mentions include Mr and Mrs D G Ross hosting relatives in Sioux Ralls, J W Hendricks’ daughters from Sioux City visiting, and Barbara Smith returning from Denver to spend vacation with her parents G F and Mrs Smith. Sidney Moore of Portland visits his parents before heading to Indianapolis on business, while Pastor Luther A Meyer hosts a extended family from Michigan City and Des Moines for Christmas. Alongside social notes, Mabel Long of Akron, a Morningside College senior, earns recognition for listing in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges for leadership and scholarship in music education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Ross
Leslie Mitchell
Sioux, Ralls
G. F. Smith
Sidney Moore
Portland
Ore
C. C. Moore
Indianapolis
Ind
Luther A. Meyer
Clara Meyer
Paul Meyer
Ronnie
Walt Digney
Tha Norka
Frank Smith
L. ‘Harbeck
Darlene
Eugene Harbeck
Sioux City
Marie Cooper
Monrovia
Calif
Ward Smith
O'Neill
Nebr
Smith
Johnny Smith
Joe
Helen, Nichol
Boulder
Colo
John Robertson
Emma Dean
LeMars
Nichol
F. Dean Nichol
Riverton
Wyo
Bordeaux
France
Carter Oil Go
Register-Tribune
Mabel Long
Anna Long
Akron
Publicaion
Morningside College
Mabel
Alpha ‘Sigma
Mu Phi Epsilon
Mrs Sarah Gabel Dies After Brief Illness at LeMars
Mrs Sarah Jane Gabel aged 79 7 27 died December 20 at Sacred Heart hospital LeMars after a two week illness. Born April 28 1876 in Lancaster Wisconsin she moved to Merrill area in the 1880s. She married George N Gabel March 15 1899 at their parents farm near Merrill. Survivors include two daughters Verna Fagan Colorado Springs Vera Atkinson Merrill one son Cloyd Gabel southeast of Akron seven grandchildren four great grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral held Plymouth Presbyterian church with Rev Chas Kruse and Rev Donald Harbour officiating burial in church cemetery. Also notes on local hospital patients and engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jane Taylor
Lancaster
Wisconsin
Merrill
George N. Gabel
Verna Fagan
Colorado Springs
Vera Atkinson
Cloyd Gabel
Akron
Akron American Legion Post urging members to join before December 31 1955
Albert E. Hoschler Post 186A Akron calls all eligible members to join now with 1956 dues payable January 1. Commander John E. Schuchard notes 284 member quota met but 50 to 80 veterans remain eligible. delinquent dues may be paid to Floyd Wilcox Adj or John Schuchard. The post highlights youth programs and community service to keep Akron atop the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Post
Cottmander Schuthard
Albert B. Hoschler
LéGion Post
Ak‘von
Ible
Schuwhard
Poe AM
Albert E
Hosdliler
Ameticart Legion
Akron
American . Legion
Schuchard
American Legion
John “E. Schuchard
Albert
Heighter Post
American. Legion
Christmas Visitors and Holiday Greetings Across Households
George Mathera of Iowa City spent Christmas with his brother Frank and family. The Register-Tribune wishes all its readers a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Loren Thuringer, manager of the K and K Co. Store, visited home folks at Parkston over Christmas. Specialist 8-C Robert Lias, stationed at Baltimore in army service, spent a Christmas furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lias. Mrs. Gladys Schoen of Beresford and her niece Miss Patricia Wahlquist of Chicago visited Wm. Schoen at his home. Evonne Stoel, visiting from Bentley Wisconsin, spent the holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stoel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mather
Of¢Lowa City
Frank
Happywandas
The
Register-Tribune
Loren Thuringer
K & K Co
Parkston
Robert Lias
Baltimore
Eugene Lias
Gladys Schoen
Beresford
Patricia Wahlquist
Chicago
Schoen
Evonne Stoel
Bent
Wis
Paul Stoel
New Year Prompt for 1956 Opens With Fresh 866 Days
A reflective New Year message greets 1956, noting 866 clean days ahead before the earth turns again. It frames the year as a silver platter of opportunity and invites each reader to decide how to use these days.
Rural Church Brightens as Pretty Nuptials Unite
Shirley Jean Abraham daughter of Roy and Mrs Abraham west of Akron and Gerald Alter son of Harold Alter Elk Point were wed at Brule Creek Lutheran Church on Friday November 26 1955 at 7 30 pm in a double ring ceremony. Rev Hastad officiated with palm and candle decor. Bridesmaids wore amethyst gowns. Bride wore Chantilly lace gown with cathedral train and a pearl veil. Attendants carried white roses. orchid bouquet for the bride. Organists and singers accompanied the ceremony. Reception followed in the church parlors attended by relatives and friends. The couple will reside in Elk Point. Their education and employment details are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Jean Abraham
Roy Abraham
Akron
Gerald “Alter
Harold Alter
Elk Point
Brule Creek Lutheran Church
Hastad
Carolyn
Roberta’Peterson
Newton Wevik
Marvin Stoen
Wers
Roy Quamn
Sioux City
Harold Jones
Donald
Robert Abraham
Patrick Quinn
Marilyn Alter
Rolland Rosenbaum
Curtis Haakenson
Bruce Nilson
Minneapolis
Esther Sommervold
Denver
Colo
Minnie Sharon
Nancy
Marjorie
Richard Alter
Howard Alter
Mavis Hanson
Sandra Tucker
Zora Mae Andeberg
Mary Woods Sommervold
Marlene Nelson
Colleen
Peterson
Marilyn Sommervold
Janet
Augustana College
Elk Point High School
University of South Dakota
A. ¥. McDonald Co
St Johns American Luther Church Events New Year Plans
St Johns American Lutheran Church in Akron Preston Township announces December 81 7 30 p m Old Yent s re service and family night. January 1 8 15 am devotional on KLEM 9 30 am Sunday school and Bible class 10 30 pm New Year s Day service Installation of officers. Monday 8 pm dartball Luther League Wednesday 7 30 pm Ladies Aid December 10 January 7 9 am Confirmation. Pastor Henry J Dirks invites members and friends to begin the year in Jesus name.
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Old Yent
Akron
Grant
Our Church
Luther ‘League
Ladies’ Aid
Jesus
Henry J. Dirks
First Baptist Church Watch Night and Week Services
The First Baptist Church lists Watch Night services Saturday 8:00 to midnight at the parsonage with Don Carothers leading devotions and lunch. Akron devotional broadcast on KLEM at 8:16 a.m. Sunday. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Sunday school. 11:00 a.m. Worship and Communion. 6:30 p.m. BYP junior and senior. 7:20 p.m. Gospel service. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. choir rehearsal. 8:00 p.m. Annual church meeting led by Wayne R. Williams, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Carothers
Akron
KLEM
Wayne R. Williams
Christmas visits and license grant in Beresford area
A stream of Christmas visits traces through Beresford and surrounding towns as families gather. A marriage license was issued to Toy Knapp and Eva R. Lilly of Westfield at LeMars county clerk’s office. Numerous relatives, including Mr and Mrs Virgil Frank, Rev Wayne Williams, and others, spent the holiday with kin in Iowa and Minnesota. Special lodge meeting in Freedom Lodge No 434 AP A M includes third degree work and an oyster supper. News includes hospital test updates for Harry R. Smith and the death of Clyde Kirk in Racine Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Schoen
Debbie
Beresford
Toyl Knapp
Eva R. Lilly
Westfield
LeMars
Sandra
Mechanicsville
Iowa
Mysider
Virgil Frank
Dennison
Trumar Campbell
Wayne Williams
Claremont
Minn
Grant Gassman
Pvt
Clark Gassman
Camp Carson
Colorado
C. R. Mason
Sue Ann
Marcela
Ethel Thorson
Myron Mason
Alton
Robert Burnight
Susan
Kathy
Omaha
R. J. Baker
Keith Jacobson
Baltimore
John Deirup
Sioux City
Eugene Lias
Marian Thorburg
Clyde Kirk
Racine
Wis
Reina
Charles Smizer
Donald Coons
Texas
Emil Swanson
Don Hass
Wayne
Lena Parker
Des Moines
Melvin Christensen
S. D
John Orton
John Orton, Jr
Denny
Alfred Falk
Hans Swanson
Hawarden
Edna Smizer
Percy
Akryn
Two Westfield Residents Die in December Passages
Two well known Westfield figures are reported deceased. Mrs Mell Lower aged 87 died December 20 1965 at Akron Community Hospital after hip fracture treatment. Funeral held at Congregational church Westfield with grandsons as pallbearers. interment Akron Riverside cemetery. William Weeks aged 70 died December 20 1955 after a heart attack at the Westfield post office. He served in the army 30 years and left two step sons and several siblings. burial at Memorial cemetery Sioux City. Mrs Bernard Markus planned Christmas visit to Coronado California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mell Lower
Weatfield
Akron Community Hospital
Rock Island County
Illinois
Ed. Petty
John Lower
Raynor
Roger
Lias
John Barman
Joe
Elzie Petty
Harold Jammerthal
Akron
Joe Martin
Sioux City
Red
Long Beach
Calif
Fay
Bronson
Lane and Dort
Westfield
Albert Walker
Francis
Melvin Raynor
Lloyd Lawrence
Clyde McKee
Kiewel
Marvin Martin
Akron Riverside Cemetery
Ray Alberreuter
Danbury
Earl Pendleton
Ida Grove
Charlie Corbin
Smithland
Jack Boyd
Yankton
Fred Lower
William Weeks
Weeks
Columbia City
Indiana
Leavenworth
Kansas
Lula Mosher
Hoschler Post
American Legion
Memoii
Wites
Huschler
Akron High Cagers Lead Plymouth County Conference
Akron High boys top the Plymouth County basketball standings with five wins in six games before Christmas. Kingsley High boys sit second at 4-1, with Hin ton defeating Kingsley. In girls, Hinton leads 7-0 while Akron girls rank third at 4-2 and Kingsley girls stand 2nd at 4-2. Emily Davis visited Sioux Falls to see her aunt and family.
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H. R. Hoctun
Liberty Consol
Akron
Plymouth County
Kingsley Highboys
Kingsley
Hinton
Hinton High
Akron Girls
Emily Davis
Sioux Falls
Also Mentioned on This Page
Misa. J. M. Baldwin
Immanuel
Union Creek
David J. Roy
Young Peoples
Wesley Methodist Church
A. & I. Lutheran
Senior High
Jr. High
Immanuel Congregation
Clark T. Arnott
Minh
John D. Peters
Sarah Gabel
Sarah Jane’ Gabel
Sacred Heart Hospital
Charles
Wilbur Tucker
Melissa Ann Turner
Clinton Onnen
Richland
Robert Pecha
Wik Point
Blair Chico
Melvin E. Lias
Sioux
Falls
Karen Dee
John B Wolff
Edwin C. Wolff
Si Lias
Max
Wolff
University’ of Iowa
Morningside College Conservatory of Music
Loyal Neighbors Club
Chris Nystrup
Shirley Abraham
Gerald Alter
Percy J. Ross
LaGrange
ST. John's
Lowa
Preston Township
First Baptist Church
Bernard
Markus
Coronado
Lucken
A.H.S. Cagers