Akron cage teams win five games this past week
Akron High school boys and girls basketball opened post-holiday schedule with decisive wins over Liberty Con. Girls won 54 to 18 in which Harriet Moore scored 30 and led the surge to stay unbeaten. Boys triumphed 41 to 5 with Wachtman scoring 22. Eleven Akron players took part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron High School
Liberty Consolidated
Akron Girls
Akron Boys
Liberty
Akron
Liberty Girls
Te Akron
Harriet Moore
Wachtman
Horton
Jacobs
W. Horton
A. Horton
Shoulberg
Tindall
Gibbons
Lions
Ireton
Iveton
Two Burglars Freed From Prison By Governor Kraschel
On recommendation by the Toowa role board Governor Kraschel signed discharge papers freeing two ex-prisoners Orville Attrill and Russell Moore. Attrill formerly of Akron and Moore alias Carl Rodgers had served terms for larceny. They were paroled in December 1936 but released permanently after the governor’s action. The men had been imprisoned for the Christmas morning robbery of Mike's Tavern at Craig, where companion James Kain was killed and Moore wounded during the escape attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Free Candy Offer Expanded by Register-Tribune
The Register-Tribune publisher extends a one pound box candy free with each year's subscription paid old or new. The offer now ends Saturday January 15 1938 with checks mailed before expiration earning candy. New subscribers and renewals get two boxes per year paid, and arrears payments also receive candy. This is the last chance.
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The
Register-Tribune
Methodist Church Notes Faith in living worship
Real faith is a priceless possession when translated into living fact. The church urges regular Sabbath services to enlarge faith and expand Christian endeavor. The Ladies' Aid will meet Wednesday at 6 30 pm, with lunch served by the men in appreciation of the women’s work. J MOURE Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Church
Ladies’ Aid
Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Services Schedule
Trinity Lutheran Church announces Sunday school at 10 a m and Hinglish service at 11 a m led by Pastor Fred A Meske.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Fred A, Meske
Sunday School Teacher Training in Plymouth County
Plymouth County religious and ministerial groups unite to offer a four week Sunday School Teacher Training program at First Presbyterian LeMars. Five Monday sessions run 7:30 to 9:40 starting Jan 17. Courses cover Bible study methods youth development and church school administration. Credits through ICREL. fees 3 dollars for LeMars churches, 1 dollar for others, 50 cents for individuals if church does not pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County Council of Religious Education
Plymouth County Ministerial Association
First Presbyterian
le Marts
First Presbyterian Church
Kingsley
Golden Thompson
Warner
M. Hubbard
Ralph Hunger
W.R. DeKay
W. E. Smith
International Council of Religious Education
LeMars
Birth announcements in Johnson and Sioux townships
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Harry Pausch of Johnson township on January 7 1938. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Clarence McMahon west of town on January 9 1938. A daughter to Mr and Mrs D E Warner of Alcester 8 D on January 12 1938. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Herbert Yates of Sioux township on January 6 1938.
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Harry Pausch
Johnson Township
Clarence McMahon
Town
D. E. Warner
Alcester
Herbert Yates
Sioux Township
Jannuary
First Church Activities Bulletin
The First Church of Christ schedules Bible school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Choir practice Monday at 7 30 p.m. Ladies Aid meets Thursday January 20 at Lloyd Lemon home with Mrs Adams host. Pastor W J Zane signed.
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Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Ladies’ Aid
Lloyd Lemon
Arthur Adams
W. J. Zane
Alesech Warns of Invisible Taxes in LeMars Meeting
A large Plymouth County Taxpayers Association turnout in LeMars heard State Representative Gus Alesech discuss Iowa taxes and invisible levies. He warned expenditures are rising and urged retrenchment, economy, and electing officials who prioritize decency over personalities. The talk touched on county spending and proposed reforms to welfare staffing and county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County Taxpayers Association
LeMars
the Sentinel
Court House
A. Kilker
Sumner Knox
Association
Gus. Aleseh
Plymouth County
Iowa
Appropriations Committee
Flo
Board of Supervisors
Aleseh
Sum
Knox
Chas
Jack Bourke
Welfare Workers’ Office
Welfare Office
Recorder’s
Baptist Church Notes Sunday Services Akron Visit
The Akron Baptist Church lists Bible school at 9:55 a m Sunday with a special music treat from evangelist Mervin Rosell replacing Junior Church. Morning worship at 11 a m and an evening evangelistic service at 7 45 p m with daily 7 45 pm meetings. Mission Circle bake sale January 15 at Weidenfeller Market and meeting January 19 led by Mrs Mabel McCorkell with Miss Ula Hukert in charge. Romans 10 10 quoted.
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Bible School
Mervin Rosell
Rosell
Hell
Akron
Mission Circle
Weidenfeller’s Market
Mabel McCorkell
Ula Huckert
Baptist Church
Leslie G. Williams
Empress Theater Week Offers Double Features and Musical Night
The Empress presents a week of entertainment starting Friday with Public Cowboy No. 1 starring Gene Autry and a comic mystery Forty Naughty Girls with Zasu Pitts. Sunday to Tuesday showcases Manhattan Merry-Go-Round with Phil Regan Leo Carillo Ann Dvorak and four top orchestras. Wednesday and Thursday brings Blonde Trouble with Johnny Downs and Eleanore Whitney plus musical shorts and cartoons.
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Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
William Farnum
Ann Rutherford
Zusu Pitts
James Gleason
Gleason
Zasu
Manhattan
Phil Regan
Leo Carrillo
Ann Dvorak
Cab Calloway
Cotton Club
Ted Lewis
Louis Prima
Jack Benny
Kay Thompson
Vocrl
Joe DiMaggio
the Lathrops
Winpress
Johnny Downs
Eleanore Whitney
New York
el Brendel
Lynn Overian
Leny Walker
Bénny Baker
Eddie Davis
Empress Theater
Lutheran Churches So St Paul Services and activities
The Lutheran Churches of So St Paul announce services at the So St Paul church each Sunday at 11 am. Confirmation class meets Saturday at 11 am. Brule Creek holds services Sunday at 3 pm with Sunday school at 2 pm. Ladies' Aid meets Thursday January 20 at 2 pm. Mrs. Will Horton will serve. Pastor Walter I. Aamoth extends a cordial welcome.
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St. Paul
Brule Creek
Ladies’ Aid
Will Horton
Walter I. Aamoth
Local News Notes and CommunityUpdates
Mrs Robert Ross left Monday evening to visit her son Dr Percy Ross and family in LaGrange Illinois. Miss Wilma Olson, northwest of town, went to Sioux City to resume her nursing career. Postmaster A J Claeys attended the Jackson Day dinner in Des Moines with Secretary Henry Wallace as speaker. An Akron cooking school ad promotes events January 24 25 and 26 at the Empress Theater. Christian Ladies Aid meets January 20 at the Lemen home with Mrs Lloyd Lemen and Mrs Arthur Adams hosting. Mrs Lester Lee of Milwaukee arrived to aid in care of Mrs John Nelson who suffered a stroke. Nelson resides with her son Harry in the city. Mrs Lee is a graduate nurse. Mrs Henry Popken of Chatsworth dies at 70 years 10 months 6 days after asthma and heart trouble. Funeral Friday at 1 45 pm at the home and 2 pm at St Matth Lutheran Chatsworth with Riverside Cemetery burial.
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Robert Ross
Percy Ross
LaGrange
Ill
Wilma Olson
Sioux City
A. J. Claeys
Des Moines
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry Wallace
Empress Theater
Akron Register-Tribune
Christian Ladies’ Aid
Lloyd Lemen
Arthur Adams
Lemen
Lester Lee
Milwaukee
Wis
John Nelson
Nelson
Harry Nelson
Lee
Edith Nelson
Henry Popken
Chatsworth
F. A. Meske
St. Matth. Lutheran Church
Riverside Cemetery
Plymouth County Safety Council Organizes In LeMars
The Plymouth County Safety Council was organized at the LeMars court base with John Hart elected to lead. Officers include two vice presidents Henning Shouberg and Henry Wornley secretary Mike Wise and treasurer Ray Tritz. Directors from Akron Hin ton Westfield Merrill Kingsley Remsen Oyens Struble Brunsville Craig and LeMars were chosen. Speakers urged all drivers to sign traffic pledge for a sticker or a 50 cent fee to receive a rear plate marker. a lobby representative will assist signups for 1938 plates. The movement aims to cut traffic deaths nationwide and districts like Town are organizing.
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Plymouth County Safety Council
LeMars
John Hart
Vic
Henning Shouberg
Akron
Henry Wornley
Kingsley
Mike Wise
Ray Tritz
Remsen
Tom Burnight
V. Brown
Hinton
Nels Beaubien
Westfield
Jens Peterson
Merrill
C . Grothaus
Clarence Bunkers
Due Kkemp
Oyens
Pete Wilhelmi
Struble
Herman Charms
Brunsville
Henry Juilers
Craig
George Pavlik
Bernard A. Brown
Sioux City
Ninth District Safety Council
O. F P. McNulty
State
Focal
Court House
Musician Speaker at First Baptist Church
Rev M B Rosell is described as dynamic gospel talent from Northwestern Evangelical Seminary. He plays multiple instruments and writes his own pieces when needed. His radio programs are noted and his sermon topics range from God's Heart Throb to Whipping Death. He will perform a Special Musical Surprise Hour nightly January 12 to 23 at 7:45 with free seating and voluntary offerings.
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M. BE. Rosell
Northwestern Evangelical Seminary
Mid-West
Heaven
Hell
Rural School House Burns in Westfield Township
The Tobin school house southeast of here in Westfield township was destroyed by fire with all contents at about midnight Tuesday. About 800 insurance was carried on the building and equipment. Teacher Miss Johanna Harwig. This is the second rural school house burned in the past week, the other in District No. 1, Johnson township on Saturday evening.
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Tobin
Westfield Township
Johanna Harwig
Johnson Township
Union Creek Church Notes Services Sunday Evening
Union Creek church announces Sunday services at 8 p m and Luther League gathering in Luther Hall Tuesday evening January 18. Mr and Mrs B E A Hultgren and Mrs Esther Hultgren will serve. D J Edward pastor.
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Luther League
Luther Hall
BE. A. Hultgren
Esther Hultgren
D. J. Edward
Emanuel Eng Luther Church News Schedule and Events
Ernest G Svenson pastor leads weekly rehearsals at the Anderson home and church. Sunday January 16 features Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 with the sermon Traveler at the Well based on John 4 5 26 and the anthem Lord of Hosts by Lane. Officers install at morning service. Luther League hosts 8 pm program and fellowship. Ladies Aid meets January 20 at 2 pm hosted by Mrs Aug Lindgren with Mrs Morris Vanberg presiding.
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Robert Anderson
Dolin
Lane
H. Reynolds
Luther League
Sioux Busy Bee Club Meets with Leone Johnson
The Sioux Busy Bee 4-11 club met with Leone Johnson on Saturday January 8 1938. They baked biscuits pop overs and muffins and welcomed one new member. The next meeting is set for February 12 at Lucille Moffatt's home Chile Reporter.
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Sioux Township
Busy Bees
Sioux
Busy Bee
Leone Johnson
Lucille Moffatt
Chile
FIRE DESTROYS RURAL SCHOOL IN JOHNSON TOWNSHIP
Fire completely destroyed the district one rural school in Johnson township late Saturday. Passersby alerted director John Haage and his sons found the entry ablaze. they saved eleven of fourteen desks but the rest, including a library, were lost. The building valued at 1500 to 2000 dollars had 900 dollars insurance on the structure and 300 on contents. The cause remains unknown as officials discuss continuing classes in a nearby vacant house.
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Johnson Township
LeMars
John Haage
Henry Thompson
Legion and Auxiliary note Card party in Legion Hall Tuesday
Past Hoschler Unit presidents sponsor a card party and dance Tuesday evening January 18 in Legion Hall. Mrs M W Smith spoke on the Legion Legislative Program. the Auxiliary backs universal service laws in Congress. The Utile Dulce club to host a food sale January 22 at Elite Shop.
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Legion and Auxiliary
Hoschler
Legion Hall
M. W. Smith
Legion
Auxiliary
Congress
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion and Auxiliary
Universal Service
Utile Dulce Club
Talking Picture Cooking School Comes to Akron
The Akron Register-Tribune promotes a 1938 Talking Picture Cooking School at the Empress Theater January 24 to 26. The event blends cinema with homemaking, featuring close ups, demonstrations, gifts, and lessons on menus, recipes, kitchen equipment, and time saving tips for busy households.
Auto crashes horse in dark on Brunsville road
Bert Miller son of Supervisor J G Miller crashed into a black horse on the highway while returning home from Brunsville to Johnson township last Thursday night. The horse was killed and the car badly wrecked though windshield glass remained unbroken. Miller suffered minor cuts but later chest and rib injuries were found by a physician after he went to Akron Monday. Owner of the horse was A J Schilmoeller of Washington township. He prompted readers to patronize home merchants.
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Bert Miller
J. G. Miller
Brunsville
Johnson Township
Akron
A. J. Schilmoeller
Washington Township
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nelson Kraschel
Religious Council
First Church OF Christ
Alesch
County Taxpayers’ Association
H. Shoulberg
First Baptist Church
M. E. Rosell
Union Creek
Mmanuel Eng
Ernest G. Svenson
Talking Picture
Cooking School
Empress
Hollywood
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