25 Jan 1923
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1923
Page
1
Akron town notices and social news cover a whirl of activity. Residents report visitors from Sioux City and Elk Point, loomings of sales and services at Hedges Elevator and the Electric Shop, upcoming millinery openings, and local travel to Sioux City, Des Moines, and Des Moines area events.
Obituary style notice recounts death and funeral details for William Albert Gorath born December 3 1922 in Portland Township. Funeral conducted by Rev F A Meske in Akron Grant Township Lutheran Church with interment in Riverside cemetery. Also mentions a separate death and funeral of another resident Rev G J Poppenheimer officiated at M E B church with Riverside Cemetery interment. Community extends sympathy to bereaved families.
On January 23 a neighbor led a farewell surprise for Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Halvorsen northwest of town. Friends from near and far attended at the Lundgren home to honor the couple with music, games, gifts, and refreshments. The scene ended around 2 am as guests expressed sorrow at the couple's departure. One Who Was There.
A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Lewis Satter west of town on January 20 1923. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Ferdian Anderson east of town on January 22 1923. A son born to Mr and Mrs Pirod Schwel sow east of town on January 24 1923. A son born to Mr and Mrs Lowell Taylor southeast of town on Thursday January 18 1823 at 1011 High Street LeMars Iowa.
Bible school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m. Evening service at 7 30 p m led by Pastor G Allison. Westfield Congregational holds preaching at 3 p m and Sunday school at 9 a m.
The bulletin highlights Eskimo themed lessons in kindergarten and first grade, with students studying language geography and arithmetic. It notes a school play The House of the Heart and an operetta The Land of Nod by Fourth and Fifth grades, plus upcoming Courtis tests and a January 29 program at the High School auditorium with admission fifty.
The article notes a Friday game as both teams face Alcetter here. It emphasizes shifting home schedule, inviting support as basketball joins other athletics in hosting more events locally.
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