28 Jul 1966
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1966
Page
1
Akron Register-Tribune editors and proprietors Ray A. and Geilald F. Smith publish weekly from Akron Iowa. Paper entered at the Akron post office as second class mail matter September 26, 1901. Subscription rates listed by county and outside areas.
Special correspondence notes St Catherine's Guild to serve lunch during the horseshoe game on August 3. Catholic Daughters of America plan their annual potluck picnic Monday August 1 at 6 30 p m in Akron park. Akron Westfield CYO to visit Pipestone Minnesota on Sunday July 81. Other cultural and spiritual points of interest noted.
Worth W. Banks notes that producers with 1965 corn and soybean price support loans may redeem through August 1 by paying loan plus interest. Because July 31 falls on a Sunday, maturity is extended to August 1. Farmers urged to redeem when prices are favorable, aiding market stability and lowering government costs.
The Akron town council will act on two proposed ordinances on August 9 1966 at 8 PM at Town Hall. One bans nuisance driving including loud noises and aggressive driving with fines up to 25 dollars. The other prohibits U turns at Fourth and Reed Streets with fines up to 10 dollars. Public notices dated July 24 1966 and July 28 1966.
The Akron Register item notes the July 17 1946 death of 16 year old Donald Wayne son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Yates southeast of town after a brief illness in a Sioux City hospital. Surviving his parents are four brothers and three sisters with funeral services at Ada ville U B Church and burial at Lamton In.
The obituary mentions the late Mrs Charlotte Kirstein and her son with relatives Jurgen, four brothers and a sister. Funeral services were held at the German Lutheran Church with Rev F A Meske officiating. Burial followed in Riverside cemetery. A past hailstorm on July 26, 1896 devastated the area.
Wayne Hall tells of Tiny Mouse who fears a bad dream and seeks a bedtime tale. Mother mouse recounts a fable about an old lady who laughs and wheezes at night, swallows a bug, drinks water, and causes a flood ending the inquisitive bug.
A remark notes that many men criticizing their boss for stupidity would lose their jobs if the leader were significantly smarter, implying a critique of overbearing authority and tolerance in hierarchies. The line frames a paradox about loyalty, competence, and job security.
An office to serve northwest Iowa jobseekers and employers is now open in Sioux City offering On The Job Training under the Manpower Development Training Act of 1962. The program reimburses employers part of training costs for full time jobs, with training from 8 to 26 weeks. Contact 203 Commerce Building Sioux City. administrators are Thomas R. Kieft and Madge A. Bush.
Plymouth County invites sealed bids for metal buildings with plans on file in the County Auditor and Engineer offices and Wayne A Farley Consulting Engineer Sioux City Iowa Bids due August 16 1966 at 1 00 PM CDT A five dollar deposit for Plans and Specifications refundable if returned in good condition by August 16 1966 The Board of Supervisors will hear objections or approvals at the hearing and may accept or reject proposals Published July 27 28 1966 in the Register Tribune Plymouth County Iowa Board of Supervisors Arnold L Mohning Chairman Claire Steele County Auditor
The Akron Student Loan Fund, backed by three local women's clubs, has granted thirteen loans since 1952. The fund offers low interest loans helping graduates pursue further education, with contact for applications via Mrs. W. J. Mitchell at Ph 4321.
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