Holiday crowd enjoys Akron Fourth of July events
Over July 4 and 5 crowds gathered at the Akron ball park for a Donkey Baseball game sponsored by the Akron Fire Department, a Midget teams baseball contest, a clash between the Akron Regulars and Cliff Miller’s Cast Offs, plus a fireworks show by the Akron Commercial Club and Akron Jaycees. The events drew large attendance and provided a financial boost to the organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Fire Department
Akron Firemen
Akron
Cliff Miller
Akron Commercial Club
Akron Jaycees
Girls' Softball Schedule for Summer Games
The girls softball team will play July 12 at Rock Rapids There July 18 at LeMars Here July 20 at Hawarden There July 26 at Boyden Hall There and August 3 at LeMars There.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Rapids
LeMars
Hawarden
Boyden Hall
Rock Valley
West Sioux
Boyden Hull
Akron Softballers Face a Busy Week
The Akron Softball team schedules two home games under the lights, July 8 against Hinton and July 18 against Sunnyside. They travel to Merrill on July 14 and plan to participate in the Hospers tournament starting July 22, in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Hinton
Sunnyside
Merrill
Hospers
Iowa
Drivers urged to renew licenses before or after birth date
The Iowa State Highway Commission reminded drivers with licenses expiring soon to renew within a month. The cost has risen to five dollars for new licenses and three dollars for two year licenses. Renewals and new licenses are available in Orange City Le Mars or Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Highway Commission
Orange City
le Mars
Sioux City
Area added to labor survey in Cherokee and Plymouth Iowa
The Bureau of the Census expands monthly labor sampling to 46 areas nationwide, including Cherokee and Plymouth counties in Iowa. Interviewing begins in July with census staff such as Mildred Bindner visiting selected households to collect data on employment, housing, and population characteristics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Bureau of the Census
Guy A. Lutz
Bureau
St. Paul
Cherokee
Plymouth
Iowa
U. S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mildred Bindner
Marcus
Local News Notes and Family Updates Across Regions
Local notes cover visits to Sioux Falls by Mr and Mrs H A Stryzewski. Mike Hueser of Knoxville summering with grandfather Henry P Willer. Delegates like Bob Hoogeveen attend the IASP Summer Conference at Lake Okoboji. Neighbors report travels of Dr and Mrs C R Mason and J F McVay relatives. marriage notices for Mary Louise McVay and Francis Moul. A list notes Dakota County June licenses including Richard Brouillette and Maria Barbee. Several families visit Akron and Arvada while Janice Jordahl participates in Iowa State Band concert at Ames. Harold Rossbach obituary. northern travel plans by Andy Johnson. Bengston family visitors from Colorado and New York to Akron area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Hueser
Knoxville
Tennessee
Henry P. Willer
Bob Hoogeveen
In. Association of Secondary School Principals
Lake Okoboji
Iowa
C. R. Mason
Northwestern States
Canada
J. F. McVay
Mary Louise
Francis Moul
Vermillion
S. D
Dakota County
Nebraska
Richard R. Brouillette
Akron
Maria Barbee
Sioux City
Donald Hallberg
Robert
Nancy
Philip
Becky
Anita
Romoland
Calif
Anna Vreugdenhil
Iowa State University
Ames
Janice Jordahl
B. L. Jordahl
Hawarden Independent
Andy Johnson
Michigan
Lake Superior
Minneapolis
Glen Kanage
Harold Rossbach
Ann Arbor
Mich
Rossbach
Orval Bengston
Michelene
Debra
Arvada
Colorado
Eugene Bengston
Jeffrey
Pamela
Rochester
New York
Wm. Bengston
Max Vreudgdenhil
Immanuel and Union Creek Lutheran Churches Schedule
Church schedule listing weekly meetings and services for Immanuel and Union Creek Lutheran Churches. Events include Thursday LCW and group work meetings, Sunday worship led by Roger Anderson of Alta, IA, Radio Service with Pastor Conrad Guetzlaff, Sunday School sessions, junior choir rehearsal Tuesday, Luther Leaguers trip to Floyd Monument Sports and Miniature Golf, and multiple group breakfast and work meetings across IMM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Creek Lcw
Glayds Huebner
Evelyn Waterman
Capernaum Group
May Lou Lewison
Emmaus
IMM
Roger Anderson
Alta
Iowa
KLEM
Conrad Guetzlaff
Luther Leaguers
Akron
Highway 75
Sioux City
Arimathea Group
Rozelle Finzen
Hulda Johnson
Irene Parker
Gethesmane Group
Pearl Brown
Martha Mae Anderson
Edith Baker
Peggy McLane
Nazareth Group
Anna Hasenbank
Mildred Johnson
Louise Martin
Vets urged to consider GI insurance options in Des Moines
Des Moines VA Center Director E W Christensen advised veterans that maximum GI insurance of 10,000 dollars is not required to reopen coverage. Policies range from 1,000 to 10,000 in 1,000 steps with options including ordinary life, modified life, 20 and 30 year pay, 20 and 80 year endowment, and ages 60 or 65 endowments. Veterans with service connected disability even if not compensable may apply for reopening. Information and applications are available by writing, calling, or visiting the Des Moines VA Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. I
E. W. Christensen
Des Moines
VA Center
Former local man wed at Richfield Ta
Miss Diane Dee Pleggenkuhle daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Pleggenkuhle Sumner Iowa and Daniel Kay Shedd son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Shedd of Waucoma Iowa formerly of rural Akron Union county SD exchanged vows in St Peters Lutheran church of Richfield at 2 oclock Sunday June 27 Pastor Ervin B Schemmel officiated at the double ring ceremony for which the altar and church were decorated with garden flowers and seven candelabra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Dee Pleggenkuhle
Roy Pleggenkuhle
Sumner
Iowa
Daniel Kay Shedd
Arnold Shedd
Waucoma
Akron
Union County
S. D
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of
Richfield
Ervin B. Schemmel
Wesley Methodist Church Akron Events
Akron Iowa announces church activities for the week including church school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m on Sunday Woman's Society Executive Committee meets Monday July 12 at Wesley Hall General Woman's Society meets Wednesday July 14 at 2 00 p m Prayer group Tuesday 9 00 a m Senior MYF meets Wednesday 7 00 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society
Wesley Hall
General Woman’s Society
Westfield Congregational Church Weekly Schedule
Donald Roberts minister presides at worship and church school. Public ham supper hosted by the Pilgrim Fellowship Sunday July 11 5 30 to 7 00 p m. Choir meets Thursday 4 00 p m Ladies Aid Society gathers Thursday 2 00 p m. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Roberts
The
Pilgrim Fellowship
Ladies Aid Society
Cunningham Off Duty Re Don Cunningham
Dear Editor Mr Cunningham has been weathered in and not up to writing a column recently He expects to be out of hospital soon and will resume his columns thereafter Sioux City Market News Foundation Warren W Kester Manager
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Mr. Cunningham
Sioux City Market News Foundation
Warren W. Kester
News From Nursing Home Sees Several Visitors and Births
Visitors from Muskegon California and Sioux City call on residents Herb Sergeant Minnie Vanderbeek and others at the main hospital. John Mason marks his 87th birthday. Lela Baker, born 1883, recalls early family life and marriage to Arthur Baker. mother of many descendants and longtime dressmaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Port
David and
Scottie
Muskegon
Michigan
Herb Sergeant
Earl Hammond
Lomita
California
Adam Tindall
John Mason
Neil McKenzie
Sioux City
Minnie Vandereek
Herb
Buehre
Minnie Tresler
Ray Hammerly
Brunner
Lela Baker
Davis
Hudson
S. C
Arthur Baker
Fred Dirks
Peace Corps Placement Test Opportunity in Akron Area
An Akron area chance to take the Peace Corps Placement Test is set for 9 am Saturday July 10 at the Sioux City Post Office Building Room 402 4th Floor. The exam measures aptitude and language learning ability and is used to match volunteers with jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Area
Peace Corps
Sioux City
Peac Corps
Akron Summer Band Concert Details With Soloists
The Akron Summer Band presents a Thursday evening program on July 8 at 8 15 directed by Wayne A Seipp The lineup includes Fanfare Opening Spanish March Highlights from Exodus Nimble Fingers a tenor saxophone solo JoAnn Hebeler Fiesta Calypso All Glory Loud and Honor Hymn for the Evening Bells Across the Gridiron vocal selections When Yuba Plays the Rumba on the Tuba Reflections Flute Duet Joy Seipp and Julie Jacobs Hootenany Folk Festival Be-Bop Session It's A Grand Night for Singing Our National Anthem Soloists next week include Rick Anderson Alto Saxophone Soloist and Mr Dick Smith Vocal Soloist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JoAnn Hebeler
Theldon Myers
Walters
Carol Gant
Hupfeld
Joy Seipp
Julie Jacobs
Akron Hospital Admissions and Dismissals
Admissions include Eugene Lias and Mrs Norma Kleihauer of Akron Frank Blum of Westfield Dismissals include Mrs W G Adams and Herbert Buehre of Akron Eldon Hansen of Westfield Mrs Ella Stephens of LeMars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Lias
Norma Kleihauer
Akron
Frank Blum
Westfield
W.G. Adams
Herbert Buehre
Eldon Hansen
Ella Stephens
LeMars
Highway Poles Show Safe Driving Link Foremost
The Iowa State Highway Commission endorses fish poles on slow-moving equipment to improve sight distance and prevent accidents. Poles 12 to 14 feet with 15-inch red flags sit atop mowers and similar gear as farmers are urged to adopt the practice nationwide. The move ties recreation and highway safety, urging farmers to imitate the setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Highway Commission
Commission
Akron seniors celebrate 95th birthdays at nursing home
Herb Sargent and Mary Anderson, Akron’s two oldest seniors, marked Mrs. Anderson’s 95th birthday at the Akron Nursing Home. Mrs. Anderson’s birthday is June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Herb Sargent
Mary Anderson
Mrs. Anderson
Akron Nursing Home
Windahl Couple Mark 59th Anniversary At Home
Mr and Mrs Claus M Windahl of Akron Iowa former Hudson SD celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary at home with a family dinner. They were married June 27 1906 at
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus M. Windahl
Akron
Iowa
Hudson
South Dakota
Program Adopted by Farm Bureau Women of Iowa
The 1966 67 Iowa Farm Bureau Women’s program, with themes such as Pride in Farm Bureau and Quality in Government, was officially adopted at the Des Moines Summer Conference June 20 22. Rev James W Lenhart urged democracy must be reborn each generation and Iowa farmers were praised as privileged. Mrs Haven Smith urged effort and incentive to keep it, as the conference closed with a business session presenting the new work plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iown
Farm Bureau
Des Moines
James W. Lenhart
Plymouth Congregational Church
America
Haven Smith
American Farm Bureau
Estherville Tonight Hosts Neal Seipp as Guest Trumpet Soloist
Local listings note Neal Seipp appears as guest trumpet soloist in Estherville tonight July 8. Community notices include Klemme family picnic July 11 at Akron Park and a CYO car wash July 17 at the Sisters' convent, with prices of 1 and 1.25 dollars. Visitors from Davenport, Muscle Shoals, and Port Angeles visit local families. residents attend gatherings and report Fourth of July weather turning wet but crops benefiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Seipp
Estherville
Klemme
Akron Park
George Richters
Davenport
Dick Richters
CYO
Sisters’ Convent
Catholic School
Emery Tucker
Muscle Shoals
Ala
W. P. Tucker
Ray Wilhelmi
North Fort Myers
Florida
Lewis Bly
Donald Newman
Port Angeles
Wash
Myrdus Newman
Walter A. Klemme
Jean Kratachvil
Alcester
Ronald
Allen Rohlfs
Hawarden
Norman Heeren
Jimmy
Herman Heeren
le Mars
Arthur Luken
Sioux Falls
Plymouth County
Brunsville
Lesley Anderson
Eric
Susan
Ames
Iowa State University
College of Agriculture
James Barner
Patricia
Denise
Washington, D. C
Leonard Klemme
Burton
Hugh Swift
Edward Sand
John
LeRoy
Killen
Texas
Fort Hood
Dennis Johnson
Dallas
Bethany Lutheran Church
Frank Johnson
Lincoln
Nebr
Westfield Community Notes and Events Highlights
Westfield reports visits by Weinzetel family and local gatherings. Congregational Ladies Aid meets July 15 at 2 pm with listed hostesses and topic on Spanish American theme. Ham Supper planned by Pilgrim Fellowship July 11 5:30 to 7 pm Adults 1.00 Children 60 cents. Buryanek families visit Ponca Neb. Little League forms for ages 8 to 13. practices Tuesdays 7 pm at school playground. St Catherine Guild July 8 at 2 pm. Akron Westfield CYO summer trip July 11 to Omaha including Boys Town Joselyn Art Museum and Cinerama. Car wash July 17 for church attendance. Fishing in Minnesota noted. Odds and Ends closing line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Weinzetel
Linda
Susan
Jim
Mallard
Leonard Burgenek
Congregational Ladies’ ‘Aid
Alice Tanssen
Hertha Roberts
Dora Bern
Opal Hummel
Pilgrim Fellowship
Bessie Buryanek
Jim Buryanek
Ponca
Nebr
Don Deideker
Leonard Buryanek
Tom Dennison
Westfield
Sunnyside
Martinsburg
St. Catherine Guild
Gary Banks
John Kelley
CYO
Akron
Omaha
Father Flanagan
Joselyn Art Museum
George Steven
Cinerama
Mary Osterbuhr
Patsy Rolfes
Nancy Taylor
Ron Schoenfelder
Sister’s Convent
St. Joseph’s School
Roger Meinen
Sally Horton
Debbie Loetz
den Lias
Wayne Lias
Vernon Lias
Minnesota
Local Mushroom Found by Independence Man
Ed Holst of Independence found a unusual shaggy mane mushroom along a road last month. The cap and stem measured about 17 percent inches high, far exceeding the usual 2 to 4 inches for this species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Holst
Independence
Akron steers bring $26 25 at Sioux City
Jim Gabel of Akron Iowa sold 25 steers at 26.25 each at the Sioux City Stockyards as fed cattle prices rose. The steers averaged 1 085 pounds. This week opened with higher prices for steers 50 to 75 cents, and heifers up 25 to 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Gabel
Akron
Sioux City
Gabel
START FITTING 4-H HEIFERS FOR FAIRS
Plymouth County 4-H members plan to exhibit dairy heifers this summer. Duane Buehler urges early fitting with 1 month to 6 weeks needed, and Tom Lyon advises balanced grain, abundant hay, legume grass, limited daily water, and optional beet pulp before shows. Molasses aids palatability and coat. spray for lice. treat worms with thiabendazole if symptoms appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County 4-H
Duané Buehler
Tom Lyon
Iowa State Dairy Association
Lyon
Brule Creek Church Notes A July 11 Service
Pastor Kermit J. Rye leads worship at Brule Creek Church on Sunday July 11 with a 10 30 a m service. His sermon outlines faith and community outreach as part of the morning gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brule Creek
Akron Teams Lose Two Ball Games This Past Week
Akron baseball teams endured a drab week with two losses. Akron Junior Legion fell 9 to 0 at Brunsville as Brunsville pitchers held them to two hits and Akron committed five errors. Brunsville advanced to county finals before losing to Remsen. Akron High School also lost 6 to 1 at George, dropping to second in the Siouxland Conference. George pitcher Manuel struck out nine while Akron had four hits. The two teams were to meet again later, with Rock Valley's league leaders slated to visit July 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
LeMars
Akron Junior Legion
Brunsville Legion
Terry Marienau
Brunsville
Scott Swift
Lonnie Schuchard
Brunsville Crew
Remsen Junior Legion
Remsen
Akron High Nine
George High
George
George Manuel
Jack Lockwood
Rock Valley
Red Raiders
Rockets
Matthew's Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule Card
Matthew's Lutheran Church announces multiple meetings and services. On Wednesday July 7 at 2 00 p m the ALCW Circle meets and at 7 00 p m Luther League officers meet. Sunday worship is at 8 30 with church school at 9 30. Wednesday at 8 00 p m Luther League meets again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALCW
Luther League
Trinity Lutheran Church Akron Schedule and Events
Harris Hostager leads midweek meetings at Trinity Lutheran Church with officers and subcommittees on Parish Education and Worship. The week includes church school worship service a Brotherhood picnic and circle meetings, plus Luther League activities and a hometown merchants appeal.
Akron Grants New Concrete Tennis Courts West Of Legion Hall
Akron has completed two new concrete tennis courts west of the American Legion Hall. One court uses the old slab as a base, the other is entirely new. Built at the suggestion of the Akron Jaycees and the summer recreation program, the courts will soon receive leveled surroundings and a blacktop surface with backstops. Recreation leaders Murrell and Miss Leckley have begun tennis lessons for youths, with several adults joining in evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
American Legion Hall
Akron Jaycees
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H. A. Stryzewski
Ralph
Immanuel and
Union Creek Lutheran Churches
David J. Roy
Richfield, TA
Diane Pleggenkuhle
Daniel Shedd
Lohengrin
Adolph Newaehner
Jack QO. Pasko
Fredericksburg
Lana Pleggenkuhle
Kathleen Buhr
Hawkeye
Lawrence Huff
John Nylund
Allan Pleggenkuhle
Richard Huettman
Robert Reinking
Allen Pluggenkuhle
Robert Pluggenkuhle
Alfred Schlatter
Alvin Gruenberg
Gruenberg
Elton Shedd
Donna Gruenberg
Linda Pleggenkuhle
Beverly Pleggenkuhle
Regina Schroeder
Susan Priebe
Beth Minger
Deloris Schmitz
Nancy Reinking
North High School
West Union
Akron Community High School
Wesley Methodist Church
Donald, Roberts
Westfield Congrega
Tional Church
Westfield, Iowa
Cunningham
Don Cunningham
Nursing Home
By Zelpha and
Wayne
Minature
Wayne A. Seipp
Finnegan LaRoquina
Bill Green
Exodus
Earnest Gold
Akron Hospital News
Highway Commission
Little Town
Dale Ahren
Decorah
Adair News
Mr. Sargent
South Saint Paul Church
Elk Point
Neil McLane
Iuna
Farm Bureau Women OF
Roy Wright
Plymouth County Women’s
Russ Waller
Algona Upper
Kermit J. Rye
Brunsville Juniors
A. H. S. Nine
St, Matthew’s Lutheran
Chatsworth, Iowa
Trinity Lutheran Church
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Brotherhood
Ruth Circle
Martha Circle
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