Lavern Knecht and Debbra Van Beek Wed At Immanuel Akron
A candlelit double ring wedding for Debbra Van Beek and Roger Knecht took place at Immanuel Lutheran Church Akron with Reverend David J Roy officiating. Attendants wore lavender blue and yellow dresses and the couple honeymooned two weeks in California Nevada before settling on a farm west of Akron.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Akron
Debbra Louise van Beek
Peter van Beek
Roger Lavern Knecht
Arnold Knecht
David J. Roy
Nancee Borchers
Robin van Beek
Diane Eskra
LeeAnn van Beek
Dawn Zwak
David Ericson
David Knecht
Mike Caskey
Russell van Beek
Charles Corder
Rome van Beek
Scott Zwah
Dean Borchers
Rick Pearson
Carol Harris
Lynette Klemme
Robert Brown
Lynette
Robert
Raymond Ericson
Brunsville
Iowa
Knecht
California
Nevada
Akron Pee Wee Nine Faces Westfield In Friday Clash
Rainy weather delays push Akron Pee Wee games to this week with a makeup daily schedule. The sole home event invites fans to Riverside Park at 7 00 p m Friday to watch Akron face Westfield on the local diamond. Sunnyside picnic set for Sunday August 6 at Riverside Park with reserved tables and no formal invitations. Dinner at 1230 chaired by William Nystrom with Elizabeth Knapp handling publicity.
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Akron Pee Wee
Akron
Westfield
Sunnyside
Sunnyside High School
South End
Riverside Park
William Nystrom
Elizabeth Knapp
Milbrodt Silver Anniversary Open House in Akron
Akron couple Mr and Mrs Glen Milbrodt celebrate their silver wedding Sunday July 30 with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran fellowship hall. Hosts are their children Ken Milbrodt Arlin Milbrodt and Deloris Oltmans. They married July 27 1947 at St John Lutheran in Craig with Pastor Walter Schmidt officiating. They have lived in Akron since marriage. Milbrodt works as a custodian for the Akron public schools.
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Glen Milbrodt
Akron
Trinity Lutheran Fellowship Hall
Ken Milbrodt
Arlin
Deloris Oltmans
Mr. Milbrodt
St. John Lutheran Church
Craig
Walter Schmidt
Milbrodt
Akron Public School
Gay 90s Days in Akron Draws Big Crowds Despite Rain
Akron's second annual Gay 90s Days faced down heavy rain yet drew large crowds for the Demolition Derby Soap Box Derby time trials and a weekend of events. Winners included Melvin Mallems and Bob Klemme in heats, with numerous youth races and a busy schedule of plane rides, arts shows, and street parades. Weather delays caused reruns and extra effort, but overall the celebration was a success and plans for next year began.
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Akron
Melvin Mallems
Maurice
Bob Nielsen
Ed Beeck
Bob Klemme
Loren Nielsen
Mike Caskey
Marc Thorson
Jack Calkins
Norman van Ommeren
Frank Schuller
Hawarden
Rod Hartmess
Chatsworth
Vern Heeren
Ingrid Hedeby
Cindy Caskey
Rhonda Schroeder
Tammy Nelson
Brenda Osterbuhr
Robin Benda
Robin van Beek
Rita’ Schneider
Lori Heeren
Joni Jacobs
Nathan Jerkin
Douglas Olson
Joel Small
Sioux Falls
Earl Hoodness
Larchwood
Jim Paulin
le Mars
Armand Brown
Don Dunham
Elk Point
Pete van Wyke
Orange City
Walt Fickbohm
Alcester
Lymon Lewison
Vermi
Akron Bowl
Martha Mae Anderson
Kim Brodie
Iona Clarey
Kaye Willer
Marietta Wilken
Jan Harris
Esther Popken
Gladiolas
Opera House
Baby Contest Winners at Opera House Talent Show
The Friendship and Service Club named Patrick Knecht first and Mark Ostermyer runner-up in a Saturday evening Baby Contest at the Opera House. Jerold Dykstra presented trophies and bonds, with proceeds funding city park playground equipment.
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Friendship and Service Club
Opera House
Patrick Knecht
Larry Knecht
Mark Ostermyer
Raymond Lyle Ostermyer
Jerold Dykstra
U.S
Ostermyer
Mark
July Weather Brings Heat Wave and Rain Deluge
The week saw near ninety degree heat and humid conditions with welcome rains fueling rapid growth in crops lawns and weeds. Forecasters promise more rainfall and cooler temperatures to close out July, noted for its unusual weather pattern.
Koplins to observe Golden Wedding Anniversary in South Dakota
Mr. and Mrs. John Koplin of Akron Iowa celebrate fifty years of marriage with an open house from 2:30 to 5:30 on Sunday August 6 at Ahlsberg Lutheran Church rural Elk Point South Dakota. Their children host and invite relatives and friends.
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John Koplin
Akron
Iowa
Ahlsberg Lutheran Church
Elk Point
South Dakota
Ladies' Golf Corner Morning Coffee Committee
An item notes a gathering for the Ladies' Golf Corner at Morning Coffee Committee on August 2 with Mickey Jespersen and Alta Johnson listed among participants.
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Mickey Jespersen
Alta Johnson
Akron School News Superintendent announces key fall dates
The note lists dates for football practice August 18, student registration August 22, teachers workshops August 24 25, classes begin August 28, Labor Day September 4 no school, and September 11 school board election. It mentions a parent student handbook with bus routes insurance costs board policy and calendar alongside lunch ticket and towel and textbook fees for various grades.
Berkley Bedell Attends Hinton Barbeque Days
Iowa 6th District candidate Berkley Bedell plans to attend Hinton Barbeque Days on Saturday July 29. He will ride in the parade at 3 p.m and attend the barbecue at 5 p.m. Bedell founded Berkley and Company a fishing tackle maker with plants in Spirit Lake and Emmetsburg. He is a lifelong Spirit Lake resident.
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Berkley Bedell
U.S
Iowa
Hinton
Bedell
Berkley and Company
Spirit Lake
Emmetsburg
Primary Election Day Next Tuesday in Iowa
Qualified voters are reminded that next Tuesday August 1 is the Primary Election day in Iowa. For many young people over 19 it will be their first chance to vote. Akron polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m at the American Legion Hall. Remember to go and vote.
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Iowa
Akron
American Legion Hall
Torgo
Adler for State Representative Second District
Rudy Adler of Le Mars seeks the State House seat for the second district. Born near Hawarden, he moved with his family to a Merrill-area farm, later bought the Sporting Goods Store in Le Mars in 1950. Adler served in the Navy in World War II, is married to Margare Laux, with three children Christy Neal and Larry, and has been active in St. John's Lutheran Church and local government including 12 years as councilman and two years as mayor.
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Adler
Rudy Adler
le Mars
Hawarden
Merrill
Sporting’ Goods
Margare Laux
Christy
Neal
Larry
St. John's Lutheran Church
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Notices state letters must be signed to be published and that names may be withheld. Publication is at the editor’s discretion, and letters may or may not appear in print based on choice.
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Huebner
Peter
Akron School News
Sweden
Roys
Helge Karlson
Vimmerby
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