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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
7
Subscription rates are 1 year two dollars six months one dollar and three months fifty cents. Published each Thursday in Akron Iowa and entered at the post office as second class mail matter on September 26 1901. Life liberty and the pursuit of happiness are unrestricted privileges of every American.
A public reception honored Rev Francis Wrenn as he leaves St Josephs Duncombe for Akron to lead St Patrick’s Akron. Residents from Duncombe and Vincent packed the church lawn for praise and gifts totaling over 650 dollars plus personal checks. Music, prayers, and a purse of 150 dollars accompanied by ice cream and cake marked an evening remembered by non Catholics and Catholics alike.
Resolutions note the passing of Ruth Brady a devoted member of Vesper Chapter No 61 Order of the Eastern Star The resolutions praise her Christian character extend sympathy to her family and order that copies be filed presented to the family and published in the Akron Register Tribune Signed by committee members Susie Knech and Edith Root
Notice from Mayor Yeaton and Clerk Burnett that Akron will hold a special election on July 27 1920 at the Akron Buick Auto Company garage to vote on waterworks bonds totaling 10000 dollars polls open eight a m close seven p m published June 24 and July 1 8 18 1920.
On June 22 1940 the District Court of Plymouth County Iowa appointed Pearl Waterbury administratrix with will annexed of Carrie Kanage deceased. Creditors must pay or present claims to the court for allowance. Attested by Roseberry Roseberry attorneys. Published July 1 8 15 1920.
A terse notice from the South Dakota Twine and Cordage Plan at Sioux Falls outlines bulk pricing for standard or sisal twine. It lists rate bands from 500 feet per pound to 20,000 pounds, with minimum purchase and cash terms for large orders tied to penitentiary or company purchases, urging clubs to combine orders.
A Des Moines man describes decades of stomach and nervous trouble eased after taking Tanlac. He credits rapid improvement after two doses and says his appetite, sleep, and vigor returned, noting his wife also improved on a Missouri trip. Tanlac is advertised in Akron Merrill and other towns.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That F J Swanson W Fredell and A R Buswell form Big Sioux Gravel Co a Iowa corporation with principal office in Akron Plymouth County. It may establish branches and engage in mining sand and gravel manufacturing crushed rock and other construction materials. Authorized capital stock 100000 in shares of 1000 each. Corporate existence begins May 28 1920 and expires May 20 1940 with renewal. Board of 5 to 9 directors, officers to be elected, initial five directors named A R Buswell F J Swanson J J Maret and S W Fredell.
The document outlines officer roles a President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer with potential general manager by board resolution. Directors elected annually by stockholders hold one year terms. Listed officers are A. R. Ruswell President H. F. Swanson Vice President J. F. March Treasurer and B. W. Fredell Secretary. Indebtedness limit two thirds of capital stock except for secured bonds backed by real estate liens. Real estate instruments require President or Vice President and Secretary seals. Ownership protections exclude private stockholder liability. The article notes unanimous stockholder consent required for changes. A lien on stock shares exists for any corporate debt, and transfers remain subject to such lien. Dated Akron Iowa June 10 1920. BIG SIOUX GRAVEL Co. By A. R. Buswell President Attest S. W. Freddell Secretary Shull & Shull Attorneys for Corporation Sioux City Iowa. Published June 11 24 July 1 8 1920.
The town announces the issuance of bonds to fund extending the electric light and power plant in Akron, amounting to 10,000 dollars. The meeting will open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Mayor A L Yeaton and Clerk FLW Burnett preside. Notices run June 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 1920.
Personal note offering to meet by appointment in Akron or at a home location. Provides contact by phone or mail to 622 Trimble Elk, Sioux City, Iowa.
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