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Newspaper

Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1955

Page

4

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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