28 Feb 1963
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1963
Page
1
The Akron Register-Tribune lists subscription prices: $2.50 per year, $1.25 for six months in Plymouth, Sioux and Woodbury counties, Iowa, and Union County, and $3.00 per year elsewhere.
Akron weekly roundup reports Roy Bliss and family visiting in Muleshoe Texas and hosting friends in honor of Albert Harrington's birthday. Local residents Mary Neal, James Tracy, Cora Main, Helen Harrington and others host and visit. clubs meet, bands roll bandages, and Goodwill Industries speaker to Akron Wesley. Community notes include hospital update on Frank Mackey, school open house, and various visits across Akron and nearby towns.
A Des Moines Register column argues sober liquor laws should be simple clear enforceable and curb graft while a Neola Reporter note supports liquor by the drink to enhance enforcement and boost state revenue from licenses and sales taxes. An office ad lists receipt books adding machine rolls typewriter ribbons carbon paper and large envelopes for sale.
A review of Akron Register tribune items from 20, 40, and 50 years ago highlights the 1948 state sectional basketball legacy with AHS girls defeating Westfield 65 to 26 to reach the State District tournament at Hartley. The 1948 notes also cover marriages births deaths and local civic notes including school declamatory contest plans, police and public works moves, and farm changes.
John H. Meyer aged 60 who farmed near here died February 21 1913 while visiting his son Henry in Pata Illinois Five children survive Funeral services will be at Akron Methodist Church with burial beside his wife in Riverside cemetery.
Meeting chaired by Mayor Pro Tem Allen Vander Helm includes councilors Barwick Nielsen Hummel and Trotzig. They authorize road work on Eighth Street with Tawa Road Builders, approve $16000 to electric plant sinking fund in bonds, amend Chapter 22 to impound animals, authorize purchase of a new adding machine for the Clerk, and pay various bills including suppliers and library books.
A 1963 Akron Iowa town council meeting presided by Mayor Pro-Tem Allen Vander Helm adopted sections 16 17 and 18 to regulate impounding disposal and fees for dogs. Impounded dogs unclaimed after seven days licensed and three days unlicensed may be sold to charities or destroyed. Fees include 2.50 for first impound day plus 1.00 per additional day. The ordinance allows custody by a cruelty society and sets rabies observation rules and public pound use. The resolution takes effect after publication on March 6 1943.
Several thousand men and women nationwide who have reached retirement age are unaware they may apply for monthly social security payments. Local district manager John R. Galdman notes many in the Sioux City area have not claimed back benefits or begun receiving benefits due to misunderstandings of the law changes in 1960 and 1961. Even working individuals may file to secure future eligibility and avoid loss if incapacitated. Benefits are not limited to those in financial need, and income from pensions does not affect social security. For more information contact the Social Security Administration in Sioux City or a field representative.
Johnson v Homemakers met February 19 at Wendy and Fayani Lucken home. President Linda Good itch led as 23 members joined the iMeeting. Reports were read, talks given on shopping labeling and natural fibers, a 4-H poster planned for Akron Laundromat, new 4-H uniforms excites girls, lunch served.
Immanuel and Union Creek Lutheran Churches list weekly activities led by Pastor David J. Roy. Programs include The Christian and Tension led by Mildred Swanson, UC choir, world Day of Prayer at First Baptist Akron, Sunday worships with Holy Communion, Sunday school, LCW program Adventures in Learning, and Lenten services with council meetings and hostesses named.
Conrad Guetzlaff pastor to lead confirmation instruction and junior choir Saturday 9 to 11 30 a m Sunday offerings include Sunday school and adult Bible study Divine worship Sunday 10 a m Church council Wednesday 7 30 p m sympathy and Thursday choir rehearsal Open church events listed for week with multiple services and meetings
Akron High School calendar lists events from March to May including Library Club meetings, a Sweetheart's Ball, a Winter Band Show, and a Parade of Stars. The FSA Club reports officers Jeff Baker and others, with 16 members, visitors, and a February 28 meeting in the Akran Community School.
State Safety Commissioner Carl Pesch announced a March campaign using unmarked highway patrol cars to enforce the school bus stop law. The effort targets drivers who fail to stop for buses with lights flashing and the stop arm extended, with boards provided by the Iowa Outdoor Advertising Association showing a bus and the warning to stop both ways.
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