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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
5
Local notes recount visits, business inquiries, meetings and social events around Akron Iowa including farm and grain co. meetings January 13, chapter and lodge gatherings, ball dances, and personal travels. Residents mention visits to Sioux City and nearby towns, with updates on illness, repairs, and local commerce.
The Big Sioux Lodge No 5 installed elective officers Tuesday evening led by Noble Grand Ernest Ostrom and Vice Grand O A Steel. Officers named for appoinive and other roles included James Myers Fred Hupumel M V Seamands L F Root and many more. The event ended with an oyster supper and social session after approval from District Deputy Grand Master J P Keith.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Twombly of Akron on December 26. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Dan Blake of Akron on December 26 1913. A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Skokesberg east of Westfield on December 25 1913.
Keep up your resolution to attend regularly and come Sunday with friends. You will soon form the habit as the new year’s program outlines work and all services Sunday will be interesting and profitable.
The ua. Ht. and W.R. C. will hold a joint installation of officers on Saturday January 17 at 2 30 p m All members are expected to attend Secretary Anna Wibnow announces in the notice from Georgia
The Farmers and Merchants Telephone Co. unveiled a modern 24 by 40 brick exchange with underground rooms and fire alarm. W. J. Brownell and John Lindberg led the event attended by over 1,000 guests who praised the building and equipment. The board enables full cross-connection, rural service, and rapid notices. improvements total over 15,000 dollars. A Westfield switchboard will follow next month with Miss Helen Cobb and Miss Lola Brownell helping host.
The church will hold regular services at the Tabernacle with an afternoon roll call and officer election. Country members will be taken home with town members. Bible school starts at 10 a.m. Roy Crocker, Minister. Stenography training offered by Mankato Commercial College, Minnesota.
A local retailer advertises half price on coats and dress skirts to clear out last season stock. All items are new and not shelf worn, with wool and fur coats for ladies, misses, and children offered at reduced prices.
The annual joint installation and banquet of Mason, Magons, and Stars drew families to a three course luncheon followed by Eastern Star and Masons installations. Mrs. L. F. Root, Past Worthy Matron, officiated with Edith Root as Installing Marshal. numerous officers were installed, city officials and choir performances closing the event with remarks from Rev. Huber and local leaders.
Notice from Robt C Schmidt demanding all accounts be settled in cash before February 1 1914 or be placed for collection. Also an advertisement by August Papritz offering DeLaval Separator repairs at the Creamery with on hand repairs for old and new styles.
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