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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1940
Page
6
In Akron's big Mid-Summer Celebration last Friday the 3 pm game pitted the Rock Valley Giants against Akron. Akron won 8 to 6 after a high scoring affair with sixteen hits by Akron bats. Tony Johnson held the mound, Bratcher and Koob provided challenge for Rock Valley but Akron offense carried the day with key hits and timely fielding.
Fragmentary church notice lists Bible school at 10 a.m. and service meeting at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Zane scheduled to lead. Real estate report mentions Yeaton residence and a Mrs. J. Feney to take possession soon.
A wedding report from Akron notes Koch and Miss Tillie Fre were united on Thursday July 18 at Holmescue church with Rev. D J E officiating. The bride wore robin egg blue and white accessories with a bouquet of sweet peas. The groom and best man wore formal attire. Guests included Mrs. H R Anderson from Y and other relatives. The couple plan a tour of the Black Hills and seast after a brief honeymoon, then reside in Akron.
Next week features a Bible Conference in Lake Okoboji with the pastor away after Sunday worship. Women meet Friday for mite-box collection, choir practice paused next week, and special small group numbers over the next two Sundays. Ladies Aid gathers next Wednesday hostesses Mrs Pollock and Mrs Marienau. Regular services Sunday morning and an 8 o clock Union service in the Park led by Rev Zane. The church calls for loyalty and devotion amid world chaos.
Evening services are planned for Sunday July 28 at 8 oclock. The Ladies Aid will meet at Luther Hall on Thursday afternoon August 1 with Mrs Ed Heeren and Mrs Hugo Granstrom as hostesses. A cordial invitation is extended to all, and remember the Union Creek Picnic on August 15. E A Anderson, Pastor.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Mer vin Oetken east of town at Akron Hospital on July 21 1940. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm Skinner west of town on July 22 1940. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rich ters of Akron on July 23 1940. The child survived birth only briefly.
Local notes recount Miss Jiti Marbich visiting Ute and Sioux Falls trip. Overheated motors halted the electric light plant for about twenty minutes. Residents and visitors include L. E. Williams of Arnolds Park, Walter Ceilley family from Appleton, Jennie Myers on vacation in Los Angeles, J. H. Earnest Jr. visiting Larrabee, J. M. Baldwin returning from Council Bluffs, and J. F. Stecker with Mrs. Guernsey visiting Minnesota and Chicago. Drowning accident claims Milton Kunkel 18 in Whiteway sandpit east of Le Mars. he could not swim. Hospital lists Beverly Clark and J. Miles Cunningham for tonsillectomies. medical patients Joe Dolan and Bert Hilliard. Dr. Robert Brown, formerly in Mt. Vernon IL, joins Silver Springs MD small-animal hospital. Bethany guests Z. R. Miller, Elizabeth and Mary Mills from Bethany ME touring Canadian Rockies, glaciers, and Yellowstone.
The Akron community enjoyed a large crowd for the July celebration featuring Art B. Thomas shows, a vaudeville program, and a baseball game where Akron beat Rock Valley Giants 8 to 6. A wind and dust storm interrupted the evening events, but crowds returned for more music, dancing, rides, and a girls basketball tournament culminating in Akron’s 19 to 16 extra-inning win. Lois Swift pitched and Genevieve Swift caught for Akron.
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church announces Sunday at ten after Trinity with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Sermon based on Luke 12 41 47. Union evening service at 8 p.m. in the Park with Rev W J Zane of the Christian church preaching and special music. Kenneth and Bonnie Carel of Kingsley visited last week with their aunt Mrs Bess Foley.
The Empress schedules a high entertainment week with a mixed program. West of Carson City stars Johnny Mack Brown in a fast western. La Gonga Nights features Hugh Herbert in six roles. Torrid Zone with Cagney and Sheridan plays Sunday-Tuesday. Two Girls on Broadway offers Lana Turner and Joan Blondell Wednesday. Edison The Man with Spencer Tracy opens next Thursday.
The Register-Tribune outlines a subscription drive to boost votes for the paper’s favorite contestant. Campaign workers press for subscriptions to reach every home in the territory by August 24, with new subscribers expanding circulation and signaling progress.
A subscription drive offers 500000 extra votes per $15 paid before 10 PM Friday August 2. Votes decline after the date with five year renewals at 200000 votes through Aug 2 and 450000 votes through Aug 9. The schedule rewards early payments and promotes Tribune registration. Trinity Lutheran Church notes no Sunday school. confirmation and services slated for Sunday. Members of Ladies Aid to meet August 1 in the basement.
Side Line NEWS outlines a crowded campaign for a $300 prize with candidates Lois Hitzemann Venita Appley Idelline Simeon Marie Metz Anna Jenkins Bertha Erickson Olof Hofstad Mildred Lemen W C Vreugdenhil and Mrs Ralph Dewey. It urges readers to drop subscriptions by August 2 to boost favorites, noting first period results and anticipated vote drops.
Hosehler Post No 186 American Legion will install new officers at the next regular meeting Thursday evening August 1 led by Commander Fred Weber and officers including W G Adams and Lloyd M Port. The Legion and Auxiliary plan their annual picnic at the Legion Hall on Tuesday August 6 with details to follow. Executive board meets July 30 at Unit President Celia Lucken’s home. Radio KRNT Des Moines airs Saturdays at 6 16 p m. Legion of Safety program continues.
Rev W J Zane will lead the union services in City Park Sunday evening at 8 o clock His message will be Excuses Special music planned All are welcome Rev Zane is a senior Akron ministerial figure known for lively messages
Local items report visits byBoeg relatives and Ralph Stryzewski at Fort Crook Nebr.. Minnesota fishing trip yields fair success. Lake View Extension club to meet Aug 2. Anold Shedd injured in a collision southwest of town. H J Schumacher 75 dies. services held in Hawarden. Visits from Chicago and Oshkosh noted. Attorney Paul Anway seen. W E Reinsch travels to Ames for daughter Margaret Ann’s birthday. Reg ister-Tribune campaign manager.
Akron won its 13th of 14 starts defeating Hawarden 18 to 7 on a hot Sunday. Doug Bogenriet pitched for Akron as they piled up 11 hits including two triples by Bogenriet and Tucker. Tony Johnson started at first for Akron. Hawarden’s Bergema hit a three bagger but Akron pulled ahead early and held the lead, with errors shaping the defensive miscues.
Excitement followed a Friday evening accident as an Arrow passenger train struck James Hervert 22, a Milwaukee tie crew worker, near the old sand pit north of town. He died en route to Akron Hospital after being found near a trestle and then transported by Ros sow ambulance. His body was taken to Resson Funeral Home for arrangements.
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