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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
4
Akron area notes include visits and travels of residents to Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin. Local events cover gatherings at Henry Claassen home and a Fourth of July picnic, harvest weather conditions, a Kermit Knutson injury recovery, golf club matches, hospital operations, and upcoming travels and funerals among area families.
Akron's experienced lineup outpaced Elk Point in a Fourth of July tilt. The summary notes strong power displays and cites a decisive score by innings, highlighting Akron's control throughout the game.
The obituary chronicles the life and death of Mrs. Kanago of Akron Iowa who died July 3 1939 at age 71 9 months and 26 days after a brave illness. Surviving relatives include son Glen and daughters Doris Campbell Ina Young along with three grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist church with scripture verses sung hymns and a burial at Pleasant Valley Cemetery Adaville.
Relatives mourn the death of Thos A Dennison at St Josephs hospital Sioux City after a brief illness. Ira D Keagle dies suddenly in Westfield, aged nearly 77, with funeral in Akron. Mrs Mary Welch visits from Blunt for her daughter Julia's marriage to Daryl Taylor this Sunday. Note: many Westfield news items omitted due to delayed delivery. Be loyal buy from the home dealer.
Akron pitchers limited Lennox to a shutout as Lennox stranded runs late. Jim Martin snagged a line drive for a key out and Lennox endured multiple infielders and late hits. Beaubien collected his fourth hit while Ard Brown and Peck produced timely singles amid a string of outs.
Grandma Ericson and Grandma Johnson shared honors at a small, elegant party hosted by Mrs. Bob Enockson at her Kendall Hotel apartment. Sixteen guests attended a tavo-course luncheon with a large angel food cake decorated to honor both grandmothers, baked and decorated by family members.
An intimate gathering honored two guests with a warm afternoon of visiting and memories. Grandma Fieson, despite illness at 96, joined in lively conversation recalling past and present. Attendees agreed the party would be a memorable, pleasant entertainment.
The Auxiliary held a regular meeting Monday evening at Legion Hall with Mrs Helen Adams installing. Adams awarded a past president pin to Mrs Krose for her service. Mrs Bess M Foley donated a flag used on a Civil War veteran’s casket. A Legion and Auxiliary family picnic is planned for August 1. The group mourns longtime member Mrs Lottie Kanago, who died July 3. funeral services Thursday will be attended by the Auxiliary.
Advertisement invites listeners to tune in KSCO Sioux Falls farm news every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 6 30 am promoting Hawarden Cement Block and Tile Co products for permanent fireproof and economical building construction.
The Iowa State Highway Commission awarded a paving contract for Highway 33 from Sheldon to Hospers and a parallel grading package to Western Contracting Corp for about 173 177 dollars. A culvert package went to Graves Bros Construction for 2949 dollars. Western Paving Corp also handles grading between Hospers and Sheldon involving large earthworks.
A crew from Hooke Valley completed the Bali project in twelve full working days, according to the engineer's report. The state confirms timely completion and attributes efficiency to coordinated planning and skilled labor.
A note of gratitude to neighbors and all who assisted during the Akron fire incident. Special thanks to Ernest Lucken for lending his truck to haul water and to Mrs Asther Hultgren for help and support.
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