09 Jan 1964
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1964
Page
1
The notice lists subscription prices: Plymouth, Sioux, and Woodbury Counties in Iowa and Union County in South Dakota offer six month and yearly rates. Elsewhere charges $3.00 per year, $2.50 per year in some regions, and $1.25 for six months.
Westfield events include Catholic Daughters meeting at St Patrick hall with rosary and lunch. Pilgrim Fellowship to meet January 12 in Congregational Church social rooms led by Evelyn Banks. P T A to meet January 12 with slide show by Pat Borchers on Europe. Panthers face Union Friday January 10 at 7 p m. Royal crowning follows basketball games. detailed procession of students and alumni at East High School. Congregational Ladies Aid meets January 16 to study Christian Issues in Southern Asia with Claudius Homer, Florence Harrington, and Dora Béra. stamps and bandages collections continue for Germany and Asian hospitals. clothing donations welcome via Betty Brown.
The Iowa Society for Crippled Children and Adults Inc seeks used hearing aids in a state wide drive. Executive Director Rolfe B Karlsson says many hearing aids are unused and could help the hard of hearing. A temporary loan and permanent program will recondition donated devices for prescription by physicians to those unable to pay. Mail donations to Des Moines box 911.
The fragment advertises placing a classified advertisement in the Regis ter-Tribune to reach buyers. It emphasizes easy submission and the promise of quick exposure for sellers seeking local customers.
A compact recap from Akron Register-Tribune files highlighting notable items from the city’s past. It gathers brief, readable notes on people, places, and events that shaped local history, preserved for reader interest.
Mild pleasant weather gave way to an inch of snow and colder forecasts during the 1944 45 holidays. A farewell party honored Rev and Mrs E G Svenson and family. Births include a son for Edmund Blum on Dec 29 1943 and a daughter for Lawrene Frisch on Jan 1 1944. Obituaries note A L Reeves Hawarden death, and Mrs Chas M Hilliker Akron death. Also listed are marriages Miss Magdalene Mohrhauser and Alden Pollock on Dec 27 1948. Henry Boetger dies Christmas Eve. Mary Christiansen death 1913. Fred O Husted Ida May Warren marriage 1918. and Rev E H Stevens officiating in Portland Township marriage details.
In Le Mars a buffet dinner at C D Roseberry home marked retirement honors for District Judge C C Bradley by the Plymouth County Bar Association. The report mentions births and local events including Akron ice hockey loss, a New Year 1934 note, and football results in Pasadena.
A cold wave and blizzard struck Dec 30 1924 with heavy snow and sub zero temperatures. Director M V Santos planned a winter concert by Akron community band. Marriages include Margaret Gassman and Lee Stoutenburg on Dec 20 1923 in Alcester. Glenn Hammer Eva Boyd wed Dec 27 1923 in Sioux City. Births announced December 31 1923, January 3 1924, and other newborns. Akron hockey joined Sioux City league. skating rink platted. Martin Hunnel family moving to Denver. Stanley Burrill and a State University of Iowa student narrowly escaped a car crash on Broken Kettle road.
Fifty years ago the Farmer and Merchants Telephone Co opened its new brick exchange building near the Savings Bank. At dedication over 1,000 flowers were presented to lady callers. W. J. Brownell served as vice-president and manager.
A closing out sale of general merchandise stock was advertised by Waterbury Bros. After a January thaw, Clayton E. Gear recalled A. W. Edgington’s ice cream business. Steel bridge materials with an 148 foot span were arriving for Plymouth Union across the Big Sioux river near Akron at an estimated cost of 8000 dollars. Peter Jans, age 69, died December 29 1903 after illness. Civil War veteran survived by wife, three daughters and six sons. Arta Belle Edgington and Clyde H Belknap married December 30 1903 in Akron. groom a Madison attorney, to reside there.
Jennie Lilly was kind and thoughtful in daily life with service as a pattern. She made handmade gifts for children, wrote letters, tended violets, wrote poems, and created quilts and doilies for friends and neighbors. Her acts of charity, faith, and Bible study defined a life spent helping others and seeking heaven.
A health note explains how tonsils can trigger frequent sore throats and infections. It outlines that tonsillitis may start suddenly with throat pain fever swollen glands and swallowing difficulty and stresses a doctor’s consultation for proper diagnosis.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Baldwin thank friends relatives and family for help gifts and cards in making their golden anniversary memorable, with special appreciation to their children and grandchildren for making the day possible.
The document lists numerous monetary amounts in dollars and cents, including assets pledged to secure liabilities and securities sold with repurchase agreements. It notes loans after deduction of valuation reserves of 33,826.40 and mentions various totals such as 1,510,060.99 and 959,318.66.
The Board of Directors of Investors Mutual Inc declares the first regular quarterly dividend of its 1964 fiscal year at 9 percent per share. The dividend is payable January 2, 1964 to shareholders of record December 31, 1963, with ex dividend status. About 373,000 shareholders will receive the payment, reflecting substantial growth from the prior year. Investors Mutual is associated with Investors Diversified Services and is the nation’s largest mutual fund.
Probate notice in Plymouth County Iowa names Lottie Baker of Akron as administrator for the estate of Alanson Baker deceased. Creditors must file claims with the district court clerk within six months from the second publication dated January 16, 1964. George Sturges of LeMars acts as attorney for the administrator.
The family expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for support after the loss of a husband and father. They note deep appreciation for expressions of sympathy memorials and pantry supplies and give thanks to Pastor Jandrey Dr Bendixen and Dr Brooks.
On Sunday worship at 9 am and church school at 10 am. The annual congregational meeting is on Sunday Jan 12 with a noon potluck dinner and reports from church officers and organizations. Also Jan 12 7:30 pm Pilgrim Fellowship and Thursday 3:45 pm choir practice. Quote about making the most of small opportunities.
The fragment indicates a stock section showing par value per share of 100.00 and 500 shares authorized and outstanding. It also references a total figure 1,200,187.80 and mentions surplus and undivided profits, but the text is garbled and incomplete.
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