Akron Jr. Achievers meet and club events listed
Shorty's Comments notes a machine change over to Compu-Graphic Jr and no weekly comments. A busy schedule follows with multiple February meetings including Friendship and Service club School board meeting Hospital Board Akron Industrial Development Corp and City Council Freedom Lodge Sr. Citizen group Catholic Ladies of St Joseph Preston Pearl 4‑H Home Culture PEO Rainbow West Port Farm Bureau Women First Baptist WEMS Sarah and Naomi circles. The Akron Jr. Achievers met Feb 2 1976 at the Krohn home. Feb 10 roller skating party at Roller Rama Sioux City from 7 to 9:30 with $1.50 skate and admission. Krista Heeren demonstrated pressed flowers Cindy Caskey terrariums Kris Krohn rocks. lunch served. games Lighthouse and Pass the Body. Becky Wilmot reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicken Little
Friendship and Service Club
Hospital Board
Akron Industrial Development Corp
Akron City Council
Freedom Lodge
AF & AM
Sr. Citizen Group
Catholic Ladies of St. Joseph
Preston Pearl
P.E.O
Rainbow
West-Port Farm Bureau
First Baptist W.E.M.S
Sarah Circle
Naomi
Akron Jr
Krohn
Laura Willer
Sioux City
Krista Heeren
Cindy Caskey
Kris Krohn
Troop 182 to Present Eagle Scout Award
Troop 182 will present the Eagle Scout Progress award to Robert Popken, 18, of Akron, at 8:00 p.m. February 18 in the Akron Community High School auditorium. Public invited. all Scouts urged to attend with parents as new patrols form and a winter campout is planned for February 20 and 21 at Brule Creek state park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Boy Scout
Robert Popken
Akron
Akron Community High School
Coyotes
Pat Fletcher
Jim Boyer
Panthers
Craig Tindall
Brad Henrich
Wolf
Troy Fodness
Scott Myers
Brule Creek State Park
Akron Register-Tribune publication details
The Akron Register-Tribune is a weekly Akron Iowa newspaper established in 1901. It lists subscription prices and mailing areas including Plymouth Sioux Woodbury counties in Iowa and Union County South Carolina, with different yearly rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Sioux
Woodbury
Iowa
Union County
S.C
Kevin Garvin Elected Fraternity Rush Chairman
Kevin Garvin, a University of South Dakota sophomore chemistry and math major from Akron, was elected rush chairman of the Alpha Gamma Chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha. He participates in Strollers baseball Phi Eta Sigma and intramurals. The USD chapter, chartered in 1916, is part of a nationwide fraternity network with over 200 colleges and universities. He is the son of Dr and Mrs R E Garvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Garvin
Akron
University of South Dakota
Rush
Alpha Gamma
Lambda Chi Alpha
Kevin
USD
United States
Canada
R. E.garvin
Akron Woman Graduates From Air Force Medical Course
Airman Lynette A Waag daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford K Waag of Akron rural route 2 graduated at Sheppard AFB Texas from the U S Air Force medical service specialist course. She is to be assigned to Tinker AFB Oklahoma. A 1975 graduate of Akron Community High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynette A. Waag
Clifford K. Waag
Akron
Sheppard Afb
Tex
U.S. Air Force
Air Training Command
Dierks Begins Active Duty With U S Air Force
Vicky L. Dierks daughter of Mr and Mrs Myron Dierks of Akron left January 29 to begin active duty with the United States air force She had been in the delayed enlistment program since September She is at Lackland training center San Antonio Texas for six weeks of basic military training and will receive administrative career field training after basic She graduated from Akron High school and was recruited by technical sergeant J Richmond of Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicky L. Dierks
Myron Dierks
Akron
United States Air Force
Air Force
Vicky
Lackland Military Training Center
San Antonio
Texas
Akron High School
J. Richmond
Sioux City
Akron TOPS 893 Weekly Meeting Led by Sue Croy
The Akron TOPS 893 group met for its weekly session with Sue Croy as leader. Secretary and treasurer reports were read and approved. Best adult loser lost 344 pounds and pre-teen best loser 24 pounds. Croy declared next meeting an all loss gathering for all present or weighed in. Further business concluded with forbidden foods designated. Tops Tip of The Week: Three square meals makes one round. Judy Klemme, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tops
Sue Croy
Leader Croy
Judy Klemme
Nursing home visitors and activities noted in community record
Residents and guests across multiple towns visited the nursing home this week. Many named attendees included Penny Bryant Sylvia, Birdie Harris, Mildred Steel, Virgil Ross, Gertrude Ross, Anna Meyer, Elsie Anderson, Merna Jeffers, Frank Douglas, Maude Knapp, and Elsie Green, with card bingo and social calls reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penny Bryant
Sylvia
Birdie Harris
Mildred Steel
Book and Thimble Club
Virgil Ross
Westfield
Gertrude Ross
Dorothy Boomgaarden
Hawarden
Helen Tentinger
Chatsworth
Alma Knecht
Flora Cassen
Hannah Borchers
Akron
Anna Meyer
Leone Dewey
Helen Johnson
Ernest Johnson
Elsie Anderson
Merna Jeffers
Frank Douglas
Maude
Cyrus Knapp
Mike McHugh
First Church of Christ
Elva Green
Charlie Harris
Bob Anderson
Tim
David
Ponca
Nebraska
Beverly
Jim Hey
Sioux City
Minnie Postlewait
Minnie Johnson
Anne Hasenbank
Darwin Johnson
Bill Joseph
Iva
Leap Year Dance at Akron Golf Clubhouse
Tickets are on sale for a Leap Year dance to be held Saturday Feb 28 at the Akron Golf Clubhouse. Social hour from 8 to 9 p.m. and dancing to 1 a.m. with Country Jesters. Late lunch afterward. Tickets $2.50 in advance, $3 at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Golf Club
Lee Harris
Jim Hentich
Harold Higman Jr
Willis Hoff
Dirks Hardware
Akron
Phil Bernard
Marlo Fodness
Cliff-Miller
Dick Dirks
Jerome Olson
Verne Heeren
Harvey Klemme
Ernest Kusler
Hitzemanns mark 25th with Akron open house
Mr and Mrs George Hitzemann of Akron celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday February 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran church Akron. Hosts are their children Alan Oetken Fort Morgan CO James Stafford Akron Rick Sorensen Suitland MD Evelyn Sioux City and Paulette Akron. They have one granddaughter Marilyn Meske and George were married February 25 1951 at Trinity Lutheran Akron by Rev J A Pannhuk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hitzemann
Akron
Trinity Lutheran Church
Alan
Marlys) Oetken
Fort Morgan
Colo
James
Linda) Stafford
Rick
Marlene) Sorensen
Suitland
Maryland
Evelyn
Sioux City
Paulette
Marilyn Meske
J. A. Pannhuk
Plymouth Farmers Mutual annual meeting Feb. 19
The Plymouth Farmers Mutual Insurance Association will hold its annual meeting February 19 at 2 p.m. in the KC hall Le Mars. Reports on the year ending Dec 31 1975 will be presented and four directors elected. Nominations filed by Fred R. Claesson Jr Verl Kehrberg Donald Lund and Stanley Thompson. One pound of bacon will be awarded to each family represented. Prizes for Plymouth county Farm Bureau essay contest announced. The top Iowa high school essay on Iowa Farmers Modern Minutemen will win a $50 savings bond with two runners up at $25 each. The winner advances to the Iowa Farm Bureau contest for additional prizes. Essays due March 1 at the Farm Bureau office in Le Mars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
KC Hall
le Mars
Fred R. Claesson Jr
Verl Kehrberg
Donald Lund
Stanley Thompson
Plymouth County Farm Bureau
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Obituary James J. Hilts 80 of Sloan and Salix
James J. Hilts 80 of Sloan and Salix died February 9 at an Onawa hospital. He was born May 12 1895 in Sloan, lifelong farmer, WWI U S Army veteran, and member of United Church of Christ Congregational. Survived by widow two daughters three sons fifteen grandchildren three step grandchildren six great grandchildren and a brother. Services were held February 11 at United Church of Christ Congregation Sloan with Rev Victor W Engelmann officiating. burial at Sloan Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hilts
Salix
Onawa
United Church of Christ Congregation
Sloan
Victor W. Engelmann
Sloan Cemetery
Mr. Hilts
Edlah M. Knapp
The
United Church of Christ Congregational
Darwin
Barbara Joy) Davidson
Amarillo
Tex
Duane
Sarah) Dion
Fort Morgan
Cola
David
Dallas
Harry
Akron
George
Chinook
Mont
Union Co Pork Producers Banquet Feb 21 at Beresford High
The Union county Pork Producers plan their annual banquet at Beresford high school gym on Saturday Feb 21 at 6 30 pm. The event includes awards a review of last year’s program and a short talk by Les Hegleland chair of the South Dakota Bicentennial commission. Tickets are 5 00 and available from directors Alcester Elk Point Jefferson Akron and Hudson or from the Elk Point extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County Pork Producers
Beresford High School
Les Hegleland
South Dakota Bicentennial Commission
Clark Anderton
Alcester
Bud Andrews
Eldean Wevik
Beresford
Benny Quamn
Doug Hanson
Elk Point
Richard Ballinger
James Dailey
Oliver Montagne
Jefferson
Glenn Klemme
Akron
Curtis Gubbrud
Hudson
Frerichs Mark 65th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frerichs of Akron will observe their 65th wedding anniversary on Sunday February 15. The couple are longtime residents and will celebrate with family at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Frerichs
Akron
Union County Farm Bureau Board Meeting Summary
The Union County Farm Bureau board and spouses met January 31 at Craig and Mrs. Eidem’s home. An oyster stew supper preceded a board meeting where new officers were introduced. Delegates will attend the State Young Farmers and Ranchers conference in Huron February 20 and 21. Membership gains were reported, followed by lunch and social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County Farm Bureau Board
Craig Eidem
Travel club to view The Hiding Place at Riviera Theater
The Adventures travel club of Sioux City with 300 members will attend The Hiding Place at the Riviera Theater Sunday afternoon February 15. The film, based on Corrie ten Boom’s book about life under Hitler and the Nazis, precedes a Sunday evening supper at Bishops Cafeteria. Mr and Mrs Clarence Pippett lead the group. Miss Nell Metheim serves as executive director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adventures’ Travel Club
Sioux City
Riviera Theater
Corrie tenBoom
Bishops Cafeteria
Clarence Pippett
Nell Metheim
Farmers May Need To File 1975 Tax Return By March
Donald J. Porter, IRS Iowa Director, urged farmers who did not file the estimated tax declaration by Jan 15 to file their 1975 federal income tax return and pay due by March 1 to avoid penalties. Farmers defined as those earning at least two thirds of their 1975 gross income from farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald J. Porter
IRS
Iowa
Mel Lubben Earns Leaders Club Honor
Former Le Mars resident Mel Lubben F.LC of 2609 Morgan Street Sioux City earned membership in Lutheran Brotherhood Leader club. He represents Plymouth county and serves Akron area, qualifying by life and health insurance for Lutherans plus other plans. Lubben is linked to Mike Johnson agency, Sioux City. In 1975 the society allocated over $4 million to fraternal activities including scholarships and teaching aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mars
Lutheran Brotherhood
Minneapolis
Fraternal Insurance Society
Mel Lubben
F.lc
Morgan St
Sioux City
Leader Club
Plymouth County
Akron
Mel
Mike Johnson
Nebraska
Local Spink Area Social Roundup Shows Weekend Guests
Spink News records a flurry of Saturday and Sunday visits across Spink and nearby towns. Families hosting relatives and friends include Larsons, Fickbohm, Swanson, Hatton, Moberg, Wiberg, and Halversons, with many dinners and evenings noted. A birth adds Timothy Allan to the Wilken family, and gatherings occur at Price, Johnson, and Jervik homes as well as Sioux Falls visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Anderson
Scott
Mark
Akron
Forrest Williams
John E
Clarence Abraham
Harvey Sand
Roy Abraham
Reuben Austen
Petra Sommervold
Selma Abraham
Delores Peterson
Julius Price
Ernie Halverson
Todd
Jean Halverson
Ed Johnson
Dallas Wilken
Timothy Allan
Herbert Swanson
Kenneth Ludwig
George Wilken
Ron Bumm
Renae
Sivert Hansen
Don Schurdevan
Richard Hammond
San Hegg
Harry Hammond
Carl Johnson
Craig
Darrell Johnson
Johnsons
Sioux Falls
Clarence Marineaux
Marineaux
Dennis Kjose
Cliff Jervik
Spink and
Garryowen
Wm. Lyle
Cliff
Jeanie
Anna Jervik
Stabwood
Steven Johnson
Albert Rosenbaum
Sunday Afternoon Luncheon Guests at Henry Collmann Home
Social notes list numerous visitors and guests from Iowa Nebraska and Minnesota at the Henry Collmann and Moehlmann households. Names include William Kruse Marvin Doering Jack Lake Gary Moller Ken Johnson G Moller Eldon Hansen Amy Moehlmann Carl Hitzemann and others with birthdays bridal showers and travels noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Collmann
William, Kruse
Craig
Marvin Doering
le Mars
Jack Lake
Sioux City
Gary Moller
Boone
Iowa
Ken Johnson
Omaha
G. Moller
Amy Moehlmann
Gary Moehlmann
Eldon Hansen
Monticello
Minn
Tim Repp
Carol Buchman
Hawarden
Violet Moehlmann
Carl Hitzemann
Akron
Wes Crow
Clara Satthoff
Albert
George Moehlmann
H. B. Schweisow
Collin Callmann
Henry Callmann
Fanny McKee
Bill Baby
Madonna DeVries Minor
Virgil McKee
Charles Hendricks
Donald
St. Charles
Ill
Harley
Leeds
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Shorty
Akron Jr. Achievers
Becky Wilmot
Bob Popken
By Craig Tindall
J.C. P.E.O
JC P.E.O
Gen McVay
Bess Lias
Phillip Bradbury
Sue Higman
Akron Register-Tribune
Good News, Inc. Owners & Publishers
Shorty” Hazel
Vergene Hazel
Fran Miller
Fraternity Rush
Airman
Waag
Medical Service
Grad
Vicky Dierks
Give Heart Fund
American Heart Association
Nursing Home News
Leonard Laudenschlanger
Oakland
Anna Eden
Lizzie Tindall
Phyllis Allen
Mark Brown
Adam Tindall
Harley Lewison
Gene Knudsen
Club House
Mrs
Plymouth Farmers Mutual
Frerichs
Spink News
Lincoln Tweet
Chatsworth News
Kyle and
Kara Johnson
Mrs. G. Moller
Jim
Ed Repp
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