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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1939
Page
2
In Plymouth County 347 persons received old age pensions in November averaging 20.25 dollars per month. Statewide 60,491 people were paid pensions totaling 1,006,675 dollars that month. The article notes increasing costs and argues for higher taxes to fund ongoing aid, contrasting with the old relief system. A Want-Ad invitation closes the piece.
A roundup of local happenings includes visits and travel among residents to Sioux City Sioux Falls and Lake View. Police and fire news cover the Akron department repairing after a serious truck fire and a fire truck crash on Dec 16. Several resignations and appointments foretell changes in state offices, while weather sets new January warmth records and a rare thunderstorm with farm losses.
Two farewell gatherings honored Plymouth county home demonstration agent Miss Lola Antisdel before her departure. Farm Bureau ladies hosted a party in LeMars with table games and a gift. 4-H members and Mary Louise Held presented a leather case at a Union Hotel event with Karl Himovitz as MC and notable guests.
The LeMars Sentinel notes retirement of two longtime officials at year’s start. Dr G Miller ends 24 years as Fifth district supervisor and A Langhout retires after 20 years as Plymouth County treasurer. Their records show long service, efficiency and public trust.
To Whom It May Concern. Persons with domestic animal claims must notify the Supervisor of their district and obtain his approval before the claim can be accepted for filing.
Report on Red Cross Roll Call in Sioux Valley Township Union County South Dakota across Garland Spring Creek and Pleasant Ridge districts. Lists Ole Sommervold Andrew Bredall E A Lewison John Sommervold Woodie C Nylund Rob and others.
Mrs Ed Heeren chairs a district drive thanking co workers including Alfred Sivinger Eddie Anderson H M Ahrens J R Marple Philip Istockson A L Hitze Hainn Howard Nielsen Alfred Miller and others in Districts 11 28 10 Spring Creek Pleasant Ridge for their efforts in the drives and support across districts.
Akron town council met January 3 1939 with Mayor R W Brown presiding. Members present included W E Larsen Frank Jacobs C F Metz W B Dirks and J E Brady. Actions approved December 20 1938 minutes and adjournment. They authorized four rolls snow fence and steel posts for stockyards corner, approved bills totaling 463.41, increased plant engineer Lyle Jacobs salary to 66 dollars per month, kept the 1939 poll tax at 3 dollars, and adjourned.
Raymond J. Rounds 28, once of Chatsworth and now residing in Sheldon, was arrested in Mason City on forgery charges after passing forged checks in Hawarden and Hartley. The checks bore the name of farmer Herman Heeren, and the cases involve several 45.00 amounts. He was held in Mason City jail at the request of Sioux County officers.
Ad for Pfister Hybrid Seed Corn touting higher feeding value and better yield. Claims test results show 46 bushels ear corn equaling 55 bushels shelled. Local Corning mill pays 5 cents more per bushel for Pfister hybrid corn. Also markets Iowa 942 and Iowa 939 varieties for hand and machine husking.
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