20 Jan 1972
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1972
Page
1
The Akron Register-Tribune of Akron Iowa lists Gerald F. Smith as owner and publisher. The item records the newspaper’s masthead and leadership within the local paper.
Mrs. Nora Banks returned home after a St. Vincent hospital stay in Sioux City due to finger infection. Congregational Ladies Aid plans a January 20 meeting with Viola Lilly and Helen Lias assisting. The Allen Moffatt family joined Mrs. Esther Moffatt for Sunday dinner. George Berns attended the 8th District WWI meeting in Le Mars last Saturday.
The District Court of Plymouth County Iowa notices probate of the last will of Ben J Hillrichs deceased with Anna Hillrichs named executor. Creditors must file claims with the clerk within six months from the second publication, or be barred. action to set aside the will must be brought within one year from that date. Published in Akron Register-Tribune January 13 and 20, 1972.
Westfield elementary grades three to eight took the Iowa Basic Skills tests this week. The boys basketball team will participate in the Newcastle Nebraska Invitational tournament. Westfield hosts Akron girls basketball on Saturday January 22 at 7 p.m. High school students registered for third quarter modular interest periods last Monday.
Chatsworth social notes list visits and gatherings from H Collmann and family, Frerichs and others from Le Mars and Sioux City. Attendees include Claus Frerichs, Jack Lake, Henry Ludwigs, Richard Plueger, Dick Packard, Robert Shea, George Moehlmann, Evelyn Renken, Chuck Renken, Don Hendricks, Mirer and Pim Repp, J Offrink, Gary Moller, and Jim Moller. Local trips to Hawarden Vermillion Omaha and Sioux City are noted.
The Baldwin family expresses gratitude for pantry gifts, memorials, cards, and floral tributes. Special thanks to Rev. Ralph Burdette, to musicians, and to the women of Methodial and Baptist Circles for kindness and help.
A column from the Akron Register-Tribune lists marriages births and deaths dated January 1912 through 1962, recalling anniversaries and events from 50 to 10 years ago, including local marriages and births, and notes on social security changes and a 1972 benefits update.
Richard C. Voskuil announced delays in several Internal Revenue Service forms due to late 1971 tax law changes. Form 3468, Computation of Investment Credit, is among those late, but most forms are already distributed and available. Farmers and fishermen with March 1 1972 deadlines should have early access to the revised documents to file on time.
A summary of the 1972 herbicide recommendations notes the value of chemical weed control, the impact of weeds on soybean yields, and the need to combine chemical controls with good farming practices. It lists new publications and upcoming meetings, and emphasizes safe medicine use for children and cost comparisons of convenience foods. The article also mentions Goodwill Industries experiments on budgeting for a family of five.
Akron Repiater Tribune lists the Copfre Bowling League for week of January 11 1972 with teams Lilac's Petunia's Amer Beauty Roses Magnolia's Orchid's and Sweet Peas. It notes high team series by Lilac's 1408 high team games 506 and top individual scores Lois Memme 534 Marie Henke 508 with high games Lois Klemme 191 190 Marilyn Heeren 188. Other leagues Junior Commercial and more show weekly standings and top pilots.
Bowlers saw Globe Trotters edge Bucks and Lakers, while Lakers posted high team series. Individual high games featured Stotz and Benda, with Stotz taking the high single in the week and Benda the top 304.
Commissioner Michael M Sellers of the Iowa Department of Public Safety announces mandatory use of slow moving vehicle warning devices on primary secondary and county roads and on municipal streets when traveling 25 mph or less. Devices must be covered when exceeding that speed and a yellow rear light is required on new equipment after December 31 1971 with up to two lights allowed.
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