20 Jan 1966
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1966
Page
1
Akron Register-Tribune publishes weekly in Akron Plymouth County Iowa edited by Ray A and Gerald F Smith. Entered as second class matter September 26 1901. Subscription rates listed: 2.50 yearly, 1.25 for six months in specified counties. 3.00 elsewhere.
Westfield notes Shirley Banks acted as hostess in Iris Mulfinger’s absence. A and B boys teams set to play at Sargeant Bluff Friday January 21 hosting Meriden Cleghorn. January 25 travelogue planned for high school assembly January 27. Board of Education met January 13 1965 with all members present. Tuck pointing to be done by R Masonry Co and connection to city water approved. Discussed Titles I program and applying for district funds. Furnace motor and other electrical parts to be checked and two bus motors needing repair. Westfield Tuesday Club met January 11 with 12 members. Federation conventions announced for March 31 at Merrill and April 19-20 at Sioux City. January 29 club dinner for Rural Carriers. Adventures in Reading progress noted Iris Mulfinger read 51 books. State president reported 64 945 boxes of Iowa note paper sold. Alice Jangsen recalled early local store and Wm Chapman. Doris Lackman and Genevieve Williams led Crimean War and Second French Empire lessons. John Goldhorn and Benny Siems fished New Year’s Day. Beaver and West Fork water running. caught several fish including a 10 pound northern pike.
A long reader list covers staff roles and a January birthday roster. Reports describe perfect attendance in a class of 27, desert studies focusing on Navajos and Sahara murals, friction experiments in science, and Akron Chapter FFA and Homemakers of America activities. Parent and student notes log recent meetings, skits, caroling, and project milestones across grades 6 through 9. The piece notes hospital visits, a move out of district, and an upcoming A Club Dance with details. January activities include science films, candy sales, and hockey trip to Sioux City.
The Iowa State Department of Public Instruction, funded by a U S Office of Education grant, outlines short term in service institutes on work study for educable mentally retarded students February 23 24 26 1966 with stipends of 15 dollars daily. Additional institutes follow in March and April 1966 covering emotionally disturbed and hearing impaired children. Summer traineeships offer 15 dollars daily with up to 75 dollars weekly plus up to 75 dollars weekly for institutions. Fellowship grants support full time graduate study for handicapped education, with five recipients already in training since September 1965.
The U S Department of Commerce Census Bureau reports Iowa private nonfarm payrolls taxed under social security reached 612 million in 1964 Q1, up 15 percent from 1962. Manufacturing leads with 43 percent of payroll, while employment totals stand at 41,218 mid-March 1964, with Polk and Linn counties showing notable gains. The CBP-64-17 price is 70 cents, with data to be reassembled in five volumes and available on tapes and punch cards.
A short wordplay note suggests the idea that someone who focuses inwardly creates a tiny, self contained sphere. The quip relies on a pun linking aery meaning airy or elevated to a small package.
Social Security Administration reports mailing to 4.5 million over 65 nationwide as Medicare enrollment rises. In Sioux City area about 42,000 are eligible with over 85 percent of card recipients choosing medical insurance. Enrollment deadline is March 31 1966 for those turning 66 by January 1 1966 to secure full protection when the program begins July 1 1966.
A teacher training class for Civil Defense Education Program started January 12 at St. Mary's High School Remsen Iowa. It runs 7 to 10 PM each Wednesday for five meetings with certified teachers approved after fifteen hours training by a Public Instruction staff member. Non certified candidates will be evaluated on the basis of the fifteen hour course. For more information contact D Marvin Waltz Assistant Coordinator Civil Defense Adult Education. The horse height hand used is four inches.
A long column lists various local Akron notes from Jan 1906 to 1946 including anniversaries births and deaths. It mentions John Gale 60th wedding anniversary Jan 6 1946, Mrs Ed Whitfield death at 80 Jan 18 1946, Adolph Thiel death Jan 2 1946, John Tucker death Jan 11 1946, and multiple other residents with family ties. Also notes sports results and small town happenings including fires and new businesses.
George Johnson a clerk at Cobb's drug store travels to Des Moines for a four month course in pharmacy to prepare for the state exam for registered pharmacists. Also notes several births in late December 1915. Akron saloon closes under new law, Fairbanks Morse units bought to power mill water plant, and a Swedish Lutheran church wedding in Sioux City ties Laverne Swift and Selma Nelson.
Ernest Gassman was taking a vacation from duty as carrier on rural mail route two, with Arthur Adams acting as substitute carrier.
Representatives from 13 northwest Iowa county chapters of the American Cancer Society will gather in Sioux City for a one day crusade planning meeting Friday January 21. The session at the YMCA begins with 9 30 a m registration. The goal is to review plans for an extensive education and fund raising effort in April involving more than 45000 Iowa volunteers.
The old toll road term turnpike becomes Pike as a shorthand name for a highway. The usage reflects historic naming that linked pikes or toll barriers to roadways.
Local help wanted notices mix with sale items listing 20 head of good calves Herefords and Angus sold by Roy Knecht Akron contact phone 8839 plus items including a 1965 400 Diesel tractor and various farm tools. Also opportunities to be your own boss with flexible schedule and up to 75 weekly spare time openings.
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