Local notes record visits and events around town
Mrs. Joseph C. Miles and Laura of Hawthorne California visited in the Emil C. Hecht home. Brookings South Dakota guests stayed with the Vernold Olson family. Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Kiauer from Mt. Pleasant Michigan visited relatives in Algona. Goose Creek South Carolina visitors stayed with John Overby’s family. Richard Keniston from Ukiah California called on relatives as he traveled east for Social Security business. Pastor David Roy left for an LCA Institute at Midland Lutheran College Nebr. A group recital occurred at Mrs Shoulbeng’s home with several young participants. The Davis family reunion drew 56 to Elk Point park from several towns. A 81st birthday party honored Mrs Rudolph Kamradt of Akron. An Akron doctor treated Susam Pitts after a fibermoon injury from play near Westfield. Harold Harms announced the resignation of VP Elmer F Timson Jr from July 8 1967. The 6 month bank report showed record deposits and interior redecorations at Ak ron Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Miles
Laura
Hawthorne
California
Emil C. Hecht
Elmer Meske and Sons
Brookings
M. D
Mary Meske
Vernold Olson
Dennis Kiauer
Gons, Briam and David
Mt. Pleasant
Mich
Algona
Malvin Mann
G. T. Lunteford
Goose Creek
South Carolina
John Overby
Clarence’ Hummel
Bud Waterbury
Harlan ‘Hummel and
Hawarden
Omaha
Nebr
Richard K. Keniston
Ukiah
Calif
U.S. Social Security Administration
David Roy
LCA
Midland Lutheran College
Fremont
Nebraska
Pasidors
Hurley
Beresford
Alcester
Akron
Sioux City
Shelley Coons
Loyd Lemon
Frank Burke
Snohomish
Wash
Ray Home
la Hembra
Arnold Amundson
Placenda
Mildred Meske
Mollie
Rozell
Akron Park
Rosedale
Ind
Plattsmouth
LeMars
Craig
Preston
Don Johnson
Harry Johnson
Cheyenne
Wyc
Ronald Johnson
Chicago
Iyrues Tax
Porter Maynard
Canotyny
Robert” Hatten
Tustin
Hosechler
Chester Hemmel
Santa Cruz
Roy Hemmel
Jane
Oldham
F. Cheney
Bernard Callahan
Elk Point
Everard Paskett
J, Remsers
Mya
Ide
Koch
Anun Peffermann
Kans
Colorado
South Dakota
Ashland
Oakland
Beatrice
Springview
Anun
Jim Madsen
Can-om City
Akron Girl Weds Wesley Methodist Church in Ak com Iowa
Pamela Anne Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs Rollo John Baker Jr of Akron and Deardeth Dwight Walker son of Mr and Mrs Edwin G Walker of Spirit Lake Iowa were married July 2 at the Wesley Methodist Church in Akron Rev Edward Mays officiated The bride wore a peau de soie gown with sabrine neckline and trumpet train Alencon lace seed pearl motifs a silk Vision veil and a petal headpiece She carried an orchid with white roses and stephanotis Mrs Charles Burris was matron of honor Attendants wore orchid gowns Best man William Young Usher Lyle Jones Ba Chakes Philip Musprave Mere dith Olson Scott and Jeffrey Baker A reception followed at the groom’s family home After a trip to Lake Okoboji the couple will live at 128 N Prairie St Sioux Falls SD The bride was honored previously at parties in Omak Washington and local gatherings by former classmates and church members
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Methodist Church
Akcom
Iowa
Pamela Anne Baker
Rollo John Baker, Jr
Akron
Deardeth Dwight Walker
Edwin G. Walker
Spirit Lake
Edward Mays
Alenson
Charles Burris
Spearfish
S. D
Vermillion
Kathleen Harris
Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minn
Lyle Jones
Diane Daggett
Sioux Falls
William Young
Minn
Chakes
Philip Musprave
Meredith Olson
Beresford
Scott
Jeffrey Baker
Ray Stramt
Todd Tucker
Ann Kretoehvil
Dettre
Walker
Rollo
John Bakee
Sky
Lake Okoboji
Prairie St
Omak
Wash
Methodist Church
Mary Leekley Weds Joe H. Smith At Wesley Church
Miss Mary P Leekley daughter of Mrs Theron Leekley of Akron became the bride of Mr Joe H Smith son of Mr and Mrs John C Smith of Akron at Wesley Methodist Church during a candlelight ceremony on June 17 The service led by Rev Donald The ceremony featured a peau de soie gown with lace train and cascade bouquet The couple plan to live in Sioux Center while Smith studies civil engineering at South Dakota State University and both will teach and work in the area as they prepare for their future
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcia
Donna
Susan Leekley
Westfield
Colleen Welch
Marjean Shearon
Elk Point
Cheryl Pralle
Rock Rapids
Dorothy Moore
Mira
Gwen Jergens
Peggy Kerr
Marianne Anderson
Frances Miller
Akron
Ellen Johnson
Marion Sachel
Marge Jensen
Virginia Leckley
Lois Nelson
Ruth Larsen
Mariannne Anderson
Legion Hall
Lucille Gale
Mary Smith
Doris Bellwood
Mer. Smith
South Dakota State University
Brainerd
Minnesota
Walter Keiper
Pankston, & D
Otto Vogt
Lincoln, Nebr
Reid Hankomer and Gang
Alta, Loma
Texas
Akron Local News Notes Spans Family Visits and Weather Warnings
Akron residents share visits from relatives across Iowa Nebraska and California. The Rozell reunion draws sixty from Indiana Nebraska and South Dakota. Weather alerts fade amid warm humid conditions and midweek rain threats.
Akron Man Weds Remsen Girl in Lutheran Rite
Miss Twila Lassen daughter of Mr and Mrs Ervin Lassen Remsen Iowa and Ronald Borchers son of Mr and Mrs Fred Borchers Akron were married last Sunday at St John American Lutheran Church LeMars Rev L L Belle officiated The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown with detachable train veil held by apple blossom tiara and carried yellow roses and white daisies Sharly Vander Taig was maid of honor and Donna Inken Shirley Bove were bridesmaids Best man was LeRoy Borchers with attendants Ken Grosendre Dusne Lassen Gary Borchers Melvin Heeren Gaylan Lassen Rodney Renken Ushers included Radu Horehers and Delwyn Lassen A reception followed and the couple will reside on a farm near Akron The note adds 4-H program statistics mentioning rapid growth and enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twila Lassen
Ervin Lassen
Remsen
Owa
Ronald Borcers
Fred Borchers
Akron
St. John’s
Ghureh
LeMarine
L. L. Belle
Sharly Vander ‘Taig
Mise Donnainken
Misa Shirley Bove
Birids
Carvie White
Dae i Barbara
Connie Borchers
Iflowver Irks
LeRoy Borcha
Ken Grosender
Dusne Lassen
Gary Borchens
Melvin Heeren
Gaylanssen
Rodney Renken Ushed
Radu Horehers
Delwyn Wssen
Lamoureux Reunion Brings Wide Family To Wayzata Home
A three day Lamoureux family reunion gathered at Wayzata Minnesota with Jack and his wife hosting relatives from Akron Arvada Appleton and Michie. The gathering marked the first full family reunion in a decade. Children attended Pan American Watersports trials on Lake Minnetonka while adults enjoyed pool golf and badminton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lamoureux
Renee
Robbie
Ted
Tim
Rise
Regina
Wayzata
Minn
Leonard Lamoureux
Richard Coyle
Collin
Diane
Connie
Pat
Danny
Mra
Leonard Koch
Lyzmette
Rod
Akron
Orval Bengsbon
Michie
Debbie
Arvada
Colo
Ted Lamoureux
Linda
Beth
Appleton
Isconsin
Lake Minnetonka
Engagement announced for Sharon Witt and Darrell Monckton
Mr and Mrs Reinie Witt announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon to Darrell Monckton son of Mrs James Appel and Ivan Monckton of South Sioux City Nebraska The ceremony is planned for August 20 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron Mrs Witt works at First National Bank in Sioux City and her fiancé is employed by Iowa Beef Packers in Dakota City Nebraska
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinie’ Witt
Sharon
Darrell Monckton
James Appel
Ivan Monckton
South Sioux City
Nebr
Trinity Lutheran Church
Akron
Mrse Witt
First National Bank
Sioux City
Iowa Beef Packers
Dakota City
Akron Hosts Sectional Baseball Tournament
Akron hosts a six team sectional baseball tournament this week and next. First round Wednesday featured Sioux Center vs West Sioux and Alan vs Rock Valley. West Lyon High and Maurice-Orangity drew byes. In the local semifinal MCC Dutchmen meet Sioux Center West Sioux winner at 6:00 pm and West Lyon meets Akron Rock Valley winner at 8:00 pm Friday. Finals Monday at 7:30 pm. The champion advances to Sanborn Wednesday to face the Sanborn winner for a State District bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Sioux Center
West Sioux
Alan
Rock Valley
West Lyon High
Inwood - Larchswood
Maurice-Orangity
MCC
Dutchmen
West Lyon
Sanborn
Local service men in Viet Nam to be honored
Service men from western Plymouth county serving in Viet Nam will be honored during the LeMars Summer Band concert in Le Mars on Wednesday evening July 19. Akron and Westfield area names will be called as the Hosichler Post color guard presents and retires a flag for each man. Listed are David Beech Edward Beech Michael Klauer Alan Matkin Jamey Peters Marlin Waterbury Jerry Woudenberg from Akron and Philip Henke Roger Knapp Bill Porter from Westfield with more possible. Relatives are invited to attend and a paper with names will be circulated for signatures and greetings to be photographed and mailed to the servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
Viet Nam
LeMars
Akron
Westfield
Iowa
South Dakota
Hosichler
United States
David Beech
Edward Beech
Michael Klauer
Alan Matkin
Jamey Peters
Marlin Waterbury
Jerry Woudenberg
Philip Henke
Roger Knapp
Bill Porter
Summer Band Concert on School Lawn July Eighteen
Variation program for Thursday evening on the school lawn at 8 15 featuring First Federal On Parade Leeere Yoder Folk Song Seatonemn Anand Han Briekeon Swing Low Sweet Chariot Trombone Salo Oud enberg Piano Duet Maury W Terfiptation JoAnn Beverly Van Donge Rukes of Mallow LA Roy Anderson Andatouse Flute Solo Suiteacabe The Shadow of Your Smile Popular Favorite Yankee Doodle On Tour Flute Trig Sian Anderson Janice Jans Marsha Kilstrom Vocal Selections Linda Hansen So What's New Herb Alpert If Thou Be Near Johann Bach Hymn for the Evening Bell Across the Gridiron Walters Our National Anthem Band Notes Last Thursday evening's crowd the largest of the summer Soloists for the July 20 concert ere Michele Garvin soprano Matt Trotzig alto saxophone trombone quintet two trombone Bob Wych Dale Anderson Maury Wondenberg Chuck Har rix Scott Hemmingsen two flute trios Joy Seipp Faye Lucken Linda Hansen and a vocal trio Michele Garvin Linda Hansen Tanite Jans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeeereeeee Yoder
Seatonemn
Anand Han Briekeon
Charioteer
Salo Oudenberg
Hebaler
Acabe
Eiptecsecaees
Trig Sian Anderson
Janice Jans
Marsha Kilstrom
Linda Hansen
Herb Alpert
Johann S. Bach
Seeeseerenes Walters
Alrgest
Michelle Garvin
Matt Trotzig
Bob Wych
Dale Anderson
Maury Wondenberg
Chuck Harrix
Scott Hemmingsen
Joy Seipp
Faye Lucken
Michele Garvin
Tanite Jans
Akron Hospital News Admits and Dismisses Report
Admissions include Mrs Farmie Oetken Mrs Elaine Huls Mrs Orvin Sparks and Mrs Julia Hodifiman of Akron and Henry Postlewaite of Westfield plus Mrs Sally Wagner of Allentown Penn Dismissals list Mrs Elaine Huls Mrs Wm McNamara and daughter and Mrs Wilbur Hasenbank and son of Akron Sally Wagner of Allentown Penn Harry Posile waite of Westfield A daughter to Mr and Mrs Wm McNamara of Akron July 6 1967 A son to Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hasenbank of Akron July 9 1967
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmie Oetken
Elaine ‘Huls
Orvin Sparks
Julia Hodifiman
Akron
Hanry Postlewaite
Westfield
Sally Wagner
Allentown
Penn
Elaine Huls
Wm. McNamara
Wilbur Hasenbank
Harry Posilewaite
Engagement announced for Karen Hill to Gary Kerr
Mr and Mrs Preston L Hill of Newell South Dakota announce the engagement of their daughter Karen of Omaha Nebraska to Gary Verne Kerr also of Omaha The wedding is set for August 19 in Omaha Mr Kerr is the son of Foster Fayette Kerr and his wife of Union County South Dakota near Akron
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston L. Hill
Newell, S. D
Karren
Omaha
Nebr
Gary
Verne Kerr
Mr. Kerr
Foster Fayette Kerr
Union County
8. D
Akron
C mon Lets Live a Little Norka feature at the cinema
Bobby Vee plays an Arkansas country boy who aims for college. He meets Jackie De Shannon after a car crash, lands an interview with the Dean, befriends Eddie Hodges who runs for student body president, and enjoys gadgets and songs in this Technicolor teen comedy with ten songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norka
Bobby Vee
Jackie DeShannon
Eddie Hodgee
Eddie Hodges
Rego
News From Nursing Home Fun July Picnic Notes
A local nursing home notes July Fourth activities including Johnson Township Juniors favors at breakfast, noon napkins, and a family picnic with Mrs Burnett and Pridies. Mentions church picnics, a breakfast for Gold Star mothers, library fundraising with Akron Public Library donations, and visits from Des Plaines Ill Denver Colo Turin Ia Moorhead Minn LeMans and other places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Township
Burnett A
Pridies
Mes. Tindall
Adeville
Tom Ross
Anna Meyers
Roland
Dor
Connie Fletcher
Des Plaines
Ill
Mrs. Simons
Mr. and
Mos
Henry Teske
Denver
Colo
Bud Nelson
Turin
Joyce Weisbacher
Hinton
Burnett
Kathy
August Borchlers
Etta
Freida Johnson
LeMans
Toel
Steve Small
Moorhead
Minn
Grandma Anderson
Don Weagel
Henry Borchers
County Farm Bureau sets 1967 Plymouth membership milestone
Plymouth County Farm Bureau closes 1967 books with 1,650 members, 151 new to reach goal as one of 48 Iowa counties. Iowa Farm Bureau tally surpasses 110,000. Final township tabulation lists numbers per area including America 54 Elgin 58 Elkhorn 65 Fredonia 47 Garfield 72 Grant 83 Han cock 17 Henry 89 Hungerford 97 Johnson 86 Liberty 62 Lincoln 37 Marion 38 Meadow 83 Perry 57 Plymouth 90 Portland 101 Preston 70 Remsen 85 Sioux 48 Stanton 67 Union 51 Washington 74 Westfield 80 LeMars town 199.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County Farm Bureau
Plymouth County
Iowa Farm Bureau
America
Elgin
Elkhorn
Fredonia
Garfield
Grant
Hancock
Henry
Hungerford
Johnson
Liberty
Lincoln
Marion
Meadow
Perry
Plymouth
Portland
Preston
Remsen
Sioux
Stanton
Union
Washington
Westfield
LeMars
Town
Draft Deferment Rules Expanded and Dairy Imports Curbed
President Johnson signed a four year extension of the draft and overhauled undergraduate and graduate deferments. Standby induction authority noted but not immediate. A dairy import proclamation aims to limit imports to about one billion pounds yearly to help farmers and reduce government dairy spending. An Elk Point golf course grand opening is announced for Saturday July 15 attracting local enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Senate
House
Elk Point
Marbachs to Observe Silver Anniversary in LeMars
Mr and Mrs Lowell Marbach of LeMars will celebrate twenty fifth wedding anniversary with open house at St John s Lutheran church LeMars on Sunday July 16 from 2 00 to 5 00 p m Friends and relatives invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Marbach
LeMars
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Daughter of Akron Residents Dies in Waterloo
Mrs Earl Berg 54, formerly Myrtle Batchelder of Akron, died June 30 in a Waterloo Indiana hospital after a several week illness. Funeral held July 3 in Waterloo. Interment Garden of Memories. She married Earl Berg June 12 1980. Survived by widower three sons Curtis Berg El Paso Texas Scott Timmy Berg Evansdale three daughters Shirley Sturta Waterloo Patty Carmack Washburn IA Mischel Berg Evansdale and 11 grandchildren. 4 H stands for Head Heart Hands Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcester Union
Akron
John Batchelder
Waterloo
Iowa
Earl Berg
Garden of Memories
Berg
Myrtle Batchelder
Alcester
Evansdale
Curtis Berg
el Paso
Texas
Scott
Timmy Berg
Shirley Sturta
Patty Carmack
Washburn
Mischel Berg
District FB Resolutions Set For Tuesday July 18
A district resolutions meeting is scheduled for July 18 at Stub's Ranch Kitchen in Spencer at 7 p m. The gathering launches the policy development process to end the county annual meeting. Committee members include Kerr Held Wright Porter Mentzer Hendricks Loutsch Petersen Segger man Heeren Gasw int Niteschke Kallsen Zimmerman Hageman Baldwin Becker Klohs Pick Hazen Haneen Bedford Newberg Harris Norton Kock Lucken Maass Blum Hodgson Glynn Brink Kroksh Easton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stub
Spencer
David Kerr
Eugene Held
Roy Wright
George Porter
Kim Mentzer
Francis Hendricks
William Loutsch
Parley Petersen
Gerald Seggerman
Arlan Heeren
Roger Gaswint
Marvin Niteschke
Robert Kallsen
R. E. Zimmerman
Everett Hageman
Lowell Baldwin
R. Gene Becker
Marland Klohs
David Pick
Robert Hazen
Gene G. Haneen
Bedford Newberg
Stuart Harris
Ray Norton
Gerhard Kock
Arlen Lucken
Roy Maass
Francis Blum
Clay- 30m Hodgson
Roy Glynn
Darwin Brink
Mervin Kroksh
Roger Easton
Patricia Ann Anderson Engaged to Dale Allem Anderson
Mr and Mrs Iver Anderson of Akron announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Ann to Dale Allem Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson of Akron The couple plan to marry in late summer 1968 after Patricia completes X ray technologist training at Sioux Valley Hospital Sioux Falls and Dale begins his second year at South Dakota State University Brookings SD
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver Anderson
Akron
Patricia Ann
Dale Allem Anderson
Russell Anderson
Miss Anderson
Sioux Valley Hospital
Sioux Falls
Anderson
South Dakota State University
Brookings
S. D
Patricia
July Fourth Family Picnic At Klemme Home
Relatives gathered July 4 at Marvin Klemme home for an all day picnic. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Marvin Klemme and Merrie, Albert Lee Lemen and family, Mr and Mrs Loyd Lemen, Velde Peck, Butch Klemme and family, Lyle Moffatt and family, Arvid Hilliker and family, and Mr and Mrs Darey Fletcher. The day featured visiting, eating, and games with a good time enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Klemme
Merrie
Albert Lee Lemen
Loyd Lemen
Velde Peck
Butch Klemme
Lyle Moffatt
Arvid Hilliker
Darey Fletcher
St Patrick's Church Akron Hosts Borchers Ullrich Wedding
Miss Glenda G Borchers and Bert John Ullrich wed at St Patrick's Catholic Church Akron with Rev John Schissel officiating. Bride wore silk boucle gown with cathedral train and lace headpiece. reception at Eagle's Hall Akron. They will reside at 1717 Grandview Blvd Sioux City.
Marriage license fee rises to five dollars
The Plymouth County clerk of courts office says marriage license costs will increase from three to five dollars on July 1. Early issuance may help some couples, but licenses and blood tests remain valid for only twenty days after issuance. Private enterprise contributes several million dollars to the 4 H program for trips training aids and recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cliff Faust
Rudolph Kamradt
Alvin Claussen
Donald Peck
Lloyd Kamradt
Renalt Jang -Micheal
Lenm Weed
Terry Williams
Walter Kamradt
Marcus
Marie Caskey
Helen Faust
LeMars Sentinel
Susant Pitts
Canter Pitts
Malcolm Brodie
Brodie
Susam
Harold Harms
Akron Savings Bank
Elmer F.timson, Jr
Hamas
Mary P. Leekley
Theron Leekley
Joe H. Smith
John C. Smith
Leater Bellwood
Groant
Donald
EB. M. Leckley
Kennethlbrodt
ofAkrom
Mir
Bob Hipschman
Salem
S. BD
Bricegroom
Violet Rasehike
Pungh
Thira Leekley
Rene Algra
Greg Hope and Son
Belton
Dorothy Hope
Geo. Lubben
Leeds
Mary. Meske
Dennis Lucken
St. Luke West Hspital
Gary Hope
Downey
Akironi
Dennis Johnson
Anders
Dallas
Ferm Hamel
Gene
Ray Welch
Robert Foley
U. S
Ore
Lamoureux
Reunion
Maury
JoAnn
Beverly van Donge
Rukes
Mallow
Roy Anderson Andatouse
Akron Hospital News
Nursing Home
By Zelpha and
Wayne
St. Patrick's Catholic
Glenda G. Borchers
W. H. Borchers
Irebon
Bert John Ullrich
E. F. Ullrich
Salix
John Schissel
Karen Oltmanns
Linda Vugteveen
Carol Borchers
Mary Jane Borchers
Russell Borchers
Ron Christensen
Bernie Topi
Bobby Jasper
Dennis Borchers
Tom Ulrich
Eagle's Hall
Grandview Blvd
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