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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1933

Page

4

Riverside Cemetery Meeting Notice in Akron Iowa

The Riverside Cemetery Association holds its annual meeting at Akron City Hall on Friday January 27 1933 at 2 pm to elect officers and conduct necessary business. All lot owners are urged to attend. Secretary L J Cross. Old newspapers for sale at the Register Tribune office.

Riverside Cemetery Association Akron Iowa L. J. Cross Sec’y Register Tribune John Andarson Elmer Sioux Carolyn Wynna

Gladstone Hill and the Hawarden land tale

C E Robinson recounts early Hawarden area settlement tales from 1874 onward. He details postmaster shifts, land sales near Calliope and Six-Mile Creek, a cemetery relocation dispute, and the founding of Gladstone Hill named for England's Grand Old Man. He notes plots bought by J T Van Orman and the Van Orman Addition, the build of a home, and later sales to local figures including Rev W S Bell.

Wheel Bix Sioux Rob Ingon Sioux City HH. Shoulberg Portlandville Town Akron Sioux Valley Calliope Dry Creek Hawarden John Chenoweth van Orman Mr. van Orman T. A. Greiner B.T. French Queal Lumber Co Dr. Phalps W. L. Leland Witt J. P. Lind W. 8. Bell Congregational Church of Gladstone England C., E. Robinson Robinson Associated Churches Congregational Church

Alcohol-Gasoline Blend Shows Anti-Knock Boost

Iowa State College researchers led by Prof W H Meeker report alcohol gasoline blends increase anti-knock power as alcohol content rises. The study, part of Town State College committee work, explores usage of grain alcohol for fuel, potential corn usage, by products like corn oil and protein residue for feed, and broader power and mileage testing.

Iowa State College W. H. Meeker Mechanical Engineering Town State College Charles B. Finley Industrial Science Division

Local Births and Clerical Move Report

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Lester Hayl Akron January 9 1933 A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Herbert Schroeder east of town January 12 1933 Rev H M Bissell longtime pastor at Elk Point Congregational church has moved with his family to Turton South Dakota to lead pastorates at Turton and Brentford Patronize your home merchants.

Lester Hayl Akron Herbert Schroeder Town H. M. Bissell Congregational Church Elk Point Turton S. C Brentford J.N. Cooley K. Burker Hawarden Clifford Wynna Malvern Carroll John Anna Molthoff Baptist Women’s Bible Class H. Stoulberg Trumpa-Stitch Club Ruby Bindley Louise Modisette Mason City Jesse Brown Luther League of Immanuel Lutheran Church John Toben Westfield Gladys .Albright Louis Uwroff Los Angeles Calif Uroff California

Akron and Hawarden News and Listings Penned Reflects 1920s Local Life

Akron Hawarden notes recount travel visits business and social events with clergy classes clubs and weddings. Mentioned are John Toben and Gladys Albright marriage license, golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. M Schmucker, and parish group meetings. Weather and historical Blizzard of 1888 noted with local recollections.

Get Up Nights Cleansing Remedy Ad by Cobb and Greenleaf

A vintage druggist advertisement touts juniper oil and buchy leaves as a bladder cleanse to relieve irritation and frequent urination. It promises relief in four days with a 25 cent box and offers money back if not satisfied. Backache and leg pains from bladder issues are claimed to improve with the treatment.

Bobby. Cobb Greenleaf

Local Families Named in Parker and Sioux City Listing

A readable community notice lists Mr. and Mrs. Cartin Blumwell and others from Parker and Sioux City. Names include Roland Bevin Harold Hinkley Sage family Dorothy Virginia Arthur Hinkley Darleen Clementson Darleen Clemenson and Stoddard families with Lirren Leland Audrey and Chas Stoddard.

Cartin’ Blumwell Parker Roland Bevin Harold Hinkley George Sage Dorothy Virginia Arthur Hinkley Wm. Clementson Darleen C. Campbell Sioux City Wm. Stoddard Lirren Stoddard Leland Stoddard Audrey Chas Stoddard

Y P B C E NEWS MEETING CALLS FOR COMMITTEE ROLES

A January meeting of Y P B C H officers, by Christian Endeavor, set up committees Lookout, Prayer Meeting, Social, and Music with named chairs and assistants. Dues of 5 cents monthly were approved and plans include special services for Christian Endeavor anniversary, trips to neighboring societies, and a February 2 program. The meeting featured talks on prayer and unselfishness and invited active and associate members to sign pledges.

C. BH Christian Endeavor Velda Lake Garnet Mann Albert Lee Lemen Ronald Burke Harold Peck Barton Cummins Genevieve Christensen Mildred Lemen Dorothy Scott Mildred Lemon Miss Christensen Church of Christ

Akron Savings Bank Statement of Condition 1922

Statement of condition for Akron Savings Bank Iowa as of December 31 1922 lists resources including loans and discounts 283809.44 bank equity 30 000.00 surplus 265000.00 and deposits 2620220 total resources and liabilities detail capital stock 30000.00 and other items with notation of sworn statement January 6 1938 by Boyson Ross president and D G Ross assistant cashier before notary John F Stecker Plymouth County Iowa.

Akron Bankery Federal Reserve Bank Seree State OF Iowa Plymouth County Boyson Ross D. G. Ross

Beware Of These Hijackers Racket Warns Merchants

A periodical warning describes a two person scam in which a man buys a small item with a ten dollar bill and gets change, then a woman follows making a small purchase with a one dollar bill, gets change, and later demands the balance claiming the ten dollar bill had been altered. A clerk identifies the number written on the bill and returns extra money.

For Rent and Wanted Notices From Local Classifieds

Multiple small ads list rentals and sales including a former Perrin residence for $18 monthly at 910 14th St Sioux City Iowa and a want to buy 60 pallets in Akron Iowa. Additional notes include a lost bob tail shepherd dog with $1 reward and White Leghorn cockerels from A B Johnson with ca pons. Also Rawleigh routes seeking 800 local consumers in Akron Sioux City Cherokee Plymouth with start at $26 weekly. Housework help offered at 20¢ per hour and garment remodeling by Mrs Ruth Swift.

Perrin C.R Johnson 14Th St Sioux City Iowa Rawleigh Akron Cherokee Plymouth Rawleigh Co Dept Freeport

Change for Ten Dollar Bill Prompts Clerk Confusion

A man presented a marked ten dollar bill and told clerks to make change for it. The incident triggered scrutiny of the bill and the transaction, with authorities reviewing the note for authenticity.

Card of Thanks for Help After Loss

To the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted during the finess and after the death of our beloved husband and father we extend sincere thanks and appreciation. Mrs. H. A. Girvin and Mrs. T. L. Burnight express gratitude for the sympathy and aid received.

H. A. Girvin T. L. Burnight

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