Plymouth County Taxpayers Association Meets In LeMars
Plymouth County Taxpayers Association members met in LeMars on Thursday night October 9 to discuss county supervisor changes and fiscal issues. Officers were re elected with President M G Fisch Vice President Arthur Kilker Treasurer Sumner Knox and two executive committee members John Bourke and J M Wormley. The group debated reducing Plymouth county board from five to three supervisors and compared county structures and per diem costs. noted Plymouth stands high in county expenses and pledged to push for tax dollar value and budget reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
Dubuque
Clinton
Boone
Keokuk
State Auditor
Plymouth
Black Hawk
Waterloo
Woodbury
Plymouth County Taxpayers’ Association
Great Granddaughter Born to Bennett Family
Mrs. Wm. J. Bennett announce the birth of a great granddaughter named Janice Lorraine Lines on Monday December 27 1937 at Methodist Hospital Sioux City. The parents are Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Lines of Sioux City and Mrs. Lines is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Strong of Sioux City.
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Wm. J. Bennett
Janice
Lorraine Lines
Methodist Hospital
Sioux City
Cloyd L.lines
Churches Plan Week of Prayer Across Denominations
Churches including Christian Baptist Immanuel Lutheran and Methodist announce a Week of Prayer from Tuesday to Friday January 4 7 with union services. Each evening features Scripture reading prayer meditation and a prayer period led by named pastors at different churches.
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Immanuel Lutheran
Christian Church
W. J. Zane
L. G. Williams
E. G. Svenson
J. F. Moore
Methodist Church
EB. G. Svenson
Baptist Church
Immanneal Lutheran Church
Williams
First Church of Christ Bible School and Services
The First Church of Christ outlines Bible school at 10 a.m. communion and preaching at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Choir practice Monday at 7:30. The first week in January is set for prayer. A Christmas program by the Sunday school and the Christian Endeavor drew a large audience. Thanks to Mr Ziegler for the fine Christmas tree. W. J. Zane, Pastor.
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FIRST
Church OF Christ Bible School
Christian’ Endeavor
Ziegler
W. J. Zane
Methodist Church Thanks Donors for Christmas Tree
The church gratefully expresses appreciation to F Ziegler Akron Lumber Co for the Christmas tree and to A W Johnson for the decorations. The pastor will preach Sunday morning and hold a candle light service and New Year sermon Sunday evening. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday with Mrs Otto Larsen and Mrs Neva Pollock serving.
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Methodist Church
F. Ziegler
Akron Lumber Co
A. W. Johnson
Ladies’ Aid
Otto Larsen
Larsen
Neva Pollock
J. F. Moore
Candy offer extended by newspaper subscribers
The Register-Tribune extends the free one pound box of chocolate candy with each yearly subscription paid to January 15. The publisher thanks readers for their strong response and broad participation, inviting old and new subscribers alike to take advantage of the extended deadline.
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Register-Tribune
Big Road Program for Sioux County
The Iowa highway commission plans a 1938 road build program for Sioux County featuring 25 miles of primary paving and extensive surfacing. Projects include Highway 10 from Hawarden to the No. 75 junction, Highway 18 east to No. 75, and a 12 mile paving of Highway 75 across the state. Estimated cost around 1.9 million dollars, funded by the state primary road fund from gas tax and fees.
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Ireton Corner
Rock Valley
Lyon County
Sioux Center
State Highway Commission
Sioux
Dunn
Highway Commission
Orange City
Alton
O’brien
Trapping Season Ends Soon In Town Rules
The open season for fur bearing animals closes January 10, 1938 per town laws. Trappers may hold furs for ten days after closing. a Conservation commission permit can extend this. Fox, weasel, ground hog, wolf and coyote seasons stay open year round.
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The
Conservation Commission
Mrs Olof Ericson Celebrates 95th Birthday in Akron
Akron’s oldest resident Mrs Olof Ericson marked her ninety fifth birthday on Sunday December 26 at her home with family and friends. Relatives delivered greetings and a fruit basket from Oscar Albertson of Sioux City. A pioneer since 1869 she helped farm and build the Union Creek church, where she remains the lone living charter member.
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Akron
Olof Ericson
Washington State
Oscar Albertson
Sioux City
Hannah Sellberg
Esther Larson
E. Westin
Louise Harker
Hawarden
E. Hultgren
Sioux Valley Township
Union County
S. D
Dakota Territory
Grandma Ericson
Union Creek
New Year Watch at Immanuel Lutheran Church
Immanuel Lutheran Church hosts New Year’s Eve events at 9 PM with a play Christmas at the Luther Home at Wittenberg staged by Luther League. Cast includes Dr Luther, Mrs Luther, Johan, Magdalene, and many Luther League participants followed by social hour, refreshments, and a New Year’s Watch service from 11:30 PM to 12:05 AM with worship and a sermon on This Is My Beloved Son. Sunday services on January 2 include Sunday school, morning worship, and a fireside hour at 8 PM with Luther League refreshments.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Luther
Wittenberg
Luther League
Martin Luther
Arthur Brundeen
Grant Gassman Luthers
Johan
Eeseeee Orville Bengtson Magdalene
Lorraine Johnson Martin
Milton Anderson Pavlos
Stanley Anderson
Luther Home
Jonas
June Finzen
Justin Jonas
Ivan Finzen Chursy
Joann Nygard
Melanchthon
Ie Aba Ake
Jean Vanberg
Marion Dirks
Ann Melanchthon
Phyllis Johnson
Birgenhagen
Arden Johnson
Lena Kaufman
Naomi Steinert
Andrew Kaufman
Norman
Ross Fabian Kaufman
Kenneth Zierath Hang
Palner
Rodger Johnson
Lena
LaVerne Anderson
Marilyn Wedmark
John Birgenhagen
Donald Brundeen
Martha Birgenhagen
Lulu May King
Ernest Svenson
House of God
Temple House
Emil Johmson
John Frisk
Birth Announcements From Akron and Portland Township
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Parker of Akron on December 22, 1937. A daughter followed for Mr. and Mrs. John Papritz of Portland township on December 24, 1937.
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Lester Parker
Akron
John Papritz
Portland Township
Empress theater starts year with two feature weeks
The Empress plans New Year’s Week double features December 31 and January 1 Sophie Lang Goes West plus Two Wise Maids starring Allison Skipworth and Polly Morat. January 2 3 4 Rex Beach’s The Barrier Leg Girl drama stars Leo Carrillo Jean Parker and James Ellison. January 5 6 Manhattan Melodrama with Clark Gable William Powell Myrna Loy offers romance and thrills along with cartoons and shorts.
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The
Empress
the Empress
Sophie” Lang
Gertrude
Michael
Larry Crabbe
Allison Skipworth
Polly Morat
Rex Beach
Leo Carrillo
Jean Parker
James Ellison
Clark Gable
William Powell
Myrna Loy
Legion Auxiliary notes record rapid start for 1938
Regular meeting at Legion Hall notes Christmas program success. Family passes to Empress theater contributed by Mr and Mrs M V Smith included in baskets appreciated. Legion Auxiliary reports December 1937 membership at 198007, up 33186 from last year and 44.90 percent of 1938 goal, with many new members and nearly 300000 advance enrollments expected before year end.
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American ‘Légion’ Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Empress Theater
M. V. Smith
American Legion Auxiliary
Local Christmas Visits and Club Note Changes
Local residents shared Christmas visits with relatives in Iowa and nearby states. The Akron Commercial club moved its December meeting to January 3 at 8 pm in the Legion Hall, with attendance hoped for.
Akron Indies Beat Le Mars Cagers In Fast 39–35 Victory
Akron Independent basketball team edged Le Mars Company KC National Guard 39 to 35 on Akron floor. Key scorers: Null 18 for Le Mars. Knockson 12 for Akron. Barr 11, Earnest 9. Akron improves to 3–2 and hosts T. S. Martins of Sioux City next Thursday at 8 pm with 10 cents students 20 cents adults.
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Akron Independent
KC National Guard
le Mars
Akron
LeMars
Knockson
Company IX
Independents
Akron ‘Indies
T. S. Martins
Akron Independents
T. S. Martin
Sioux City
Martin
Women can follow fashion in Plymouth county training
Home demonstration agent Miss Lois Antisdel led nine training schools through December first two weeks teaching figure friendly dress lines and color tricks for
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Plymouth County
Lois Antisdel
Baptist Church Notes Sunday Services Schedule
Sunday Bible school at 9:55 a.m. Junior church at 10:55 a.m. Morning worship at 11:06 a.m. BYP A at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Williams continues The Deeper Christian Life series with A Vision of New Life and The Beginning of Months. Mission Circle meets January 5 at Mrs Tna Young's with a missionary program. I Thessalonians 5:9,10.
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Bible
Tna Young
Jesus Christ
Trinity Lutheran Church English Services and Events
Trinity Lutheran Church announces an English service on Sylvester Eve at 8 o'clock and a New Year’s Day service at 11 a.m. No services next Sunday. Bt. Math Lutheran Church Chatsworth holds an English service Sundays at 10 30 a.m. Ladies' Aid meets in the parish hall Friday afternoon January 7 with Mrs Wash Tinmons serving. Fred A Meske pastor.
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Sylvester
Luth
Chatsworth
Ladies’ Aid
Wash
Tinmons
Fred A. Meske
Onion Creek Church Notes New Year Service Schedule
The Onion Creek Church announces services on New Year's Day at 11 a.m. An annual business meeting will be held on Tuesday afternoon, January 4. Ladies' Aid members will serve. No services Sunday. D. J. Edward, Pastor.
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Ladies’ Aid
D. J. Edward
Infant Son Nilson Dies After One Year
Lauren Virgil Nilson born October 14 1936 in Union County Iowa died December 25 1937 at age one year two months and eleven days. Survived by parents Sigmund and Edna Nilson three brothers Quinton Wendel Eldon two sisters Audrey Geraldine grandfather Aug W Nilson Akron Iowa grandmother Mrs Carrie Peck Akron and other relatives. Funeral at Alcester South Dakota Rev Robert F Chapler of Hawarden Methodist Church officiating. Interment Riverside Cemetery Akron. A year of sweets a little year that vanished with our darling’s breath expresses family sorrow.
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Lauren Virgil Nilson
Union County
Will
Sigmund
Edna Nilson
Quinton
Wendel
Eldon
Audrey
Geraldine
Organize Plymouth County Safety Council Meeting
A meeting to organize a Plymouth county safety council will be held at the LeMars courthouse at 8 p m on Thursday January 6. Officials will be elected for the coming year as representatives from each town attend and cooperate in a safety drive through newspaper publicity and public outreach. The committee includes M G Fisch Wilbur De Pree Joel Shepherd George Pavlik L C Landschulte Gerd Grahlman Herb Adams L L Meek Frank Seboler and Hale Parker.
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Safety Council
LeMars
Court House
Plymouth County
M. G. Fisch
Wilbur de Pree
Joel Shepherd
George Pavlik
L. C. Landschulte
Gerd, Grahlman
Herb, Adams
L. L. Meek
Frank Seboler
Hale Parker
Taxpayers to Hold Meeting in LeMars Court House
The Plymouth County Taxpayers association will hold a general meeting in the court house at LeMars on January 5, 1938 at 2 30 PM. Every taxpayer in Plymouth county is urged to attend as there will be interesting speakers and items to bring before the people. Representative G Alesch will be one of the speakers.
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Plymouth County
Three Preston weddings tied to holidays in 1987
Three marriages took place in December 1987 in western Plymouth County. Loris Gronemeyer and Gene Gabel wed at St. John's Lutheran in Craig with a royal blue and gold theme marking a twenty-fifth anniversary, followed by Dorothy Muth and Arthur Swanson’s quiet St Mary’s rectory ceremony in Hawarden, and Alice Borchers to Louis Heeren at St. John's Lutheran in Preston township. The couples will reside with families in Preston, Akron, and surrounding areas.
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Loris Gronemeyer
F. J. Gronemeyer
Preston Township
Gene Gabel
J. A. Gabel
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Craig
I. G. Hanneman
Anna Grosenheider
Lyle Gronemeyer
J. C. Popken
Velma Gronemeyer
Lois Gabel
Gubel
LeMars High School
Hawarden
Dorothy Muth
Arthur Swanson
Akron
St. Mary’s Rectory
J. M. Neppel
Josephine Schiffen l
Lawrence Muth
Low
Wm. TF. Muth
Alcester
Plymouth County
Alice Louise Borchers
Aug. Borchers
Louis John Heeren
Stops attempt to rob liquor store
An attempted break in at the Town Liquor Store was thwarted by Marshal Welton Barr who heard voices and fired a warning shot. Two men fled after a chase, possibly leaving behind a bar pipe brick and sack. no entry was forced. W. F. Scott visited Sioux Falls with his nephew Cam Smith and family last Thursday during the holiday season.
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Marshal Welton Barr
Tie
Miller & Morehead Beer
W. F. Scott
Sioux Falls
Cam
Smith
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County ‘ Supervisors
Fairpayers
Association Ex‘Pacts
Draf Ton
Sioux County
Mrs. Olof Ericson
Mmanuel Eng. Luth
Ernest G. Svenson
Legion and Auxiliary Notes
A. J. Kessler
Mingo
Iowa
Orlan C. Moore
George Wakeman
Annetta Pike
Los Angeles
Calif
Welton Barr
J. C. Bredall
Dewey
Algona
Akron Commercial Club
H. Shoulberg
C. Ei. Robinson
Elizabeth Robinson
Jackson
Miss
Bob Shoulberg
Chicago
Ill
Elizabeth Shoulberg
Northwood
Berger Graves
St. Louis
Dorothy Klauer
E. P. Klauer
Edward
Flint
Mich
Clyde F. Culpepper
M. L. Funderburgh
Birmingham
Alabama
Joyce
Jean Culpepper
Mona
Jean Meredith
Jean
LE Mars Cagers
T.S. Martin Team
Trinity Lutheran Church
Onion Creek
Lauren Nilson
Union
County
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