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Newspaper

Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1944

Page

5

Esteemed Akron Woman Called to Her Reward

Brief mention of the death of Mrs. Jane Boden at her Akron home on May 21 1944 aged 74 years 10 months 19 days. Survived by four sons William St Paul Minn Hid Sioux Falls S D Dr John and Francis Los Angeles Calif, four brothers Jacob Kleeman Salem Oregon EH A Kleeman Moffatt ND George Kleeman Mountains Lake Minn and sister Mrs George Schriner Lodi Wis. Funeral service held at St. Patrick s Catholic church with Rev Fr Chas Ernst. interment in Catholic cemetery.

Jane Boden George Schriner Lodi Wis Hiska Jane Kleeman John Kleeman Minn Sioux Falls John and Francis Los Angeles Calif Jacob Iid. Kleeman Salem Oregon EH. A. Kleeman Moffatt N. D George Kleeman Mountains Lake Christienschannes Ter St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Chas. Ernst

Akron Shuts Out Sioux Falls in Baseball Doubleheader

The Akron American Legion team swept Sioux Falls with a 17 to 0 victory Tuesday after a 10 to 1 win on Memorial Day. Pitcher Tucker held Sioux Falls to two baserunners in six innings, while Knockson and Hartman closed out the game. Akron tallied three or more runs in five different innings, crushing the visitors despite the long report continuing on the last page.

Akron Sioux Falls American Legion Sioux Falls Emory Tucker Sioux City Sioux City Air Base Bill Knockson Ben Hartman

Trinity Lutheran Church announces services and meetings

Sunday school at 10 a m and divine service at 11 am with Holy Communion. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Herman Jacobs home on Wednesday June 7. Luther League meets Thursday with the Stryzewski family. Vacation Bible school Monday to Friday 8:30 to 11:30 am. Western Group of Women’s Missionary Federation meets at Craig next Tuesday. Delegation from Trinity plans to attend convention. Service notes repeat for June 4: Sunday school 7 pm and worship 8 pm with Holy Communion. Luther League Thursday at Trinity with Stryzewski family serving. Welcome to worship.

Trinity Lutheran Church J. A. Pannhuk Ladies’ Aid Herman Jacobs Luther League Stryzewski Women’s Missionary Federation of the Lews American Lutheran Church Craig Trinity T. Math. Luth Chatsworth J. A. Pasinkuk Stryvewski

Pleasant Hill A B Church Intro of New Pastor

Pleasant Hill A B Church holds Sunday school at 10 am and a sermon at 11 am. Rev Everett Tracy is the new pastor for the Vermillion charge, just finished seminary and ready for ordination this fall. He will lead the morning service on Sunday June 4. The congregation recalls Donald Thissell for seven months of service during the interim period.

Pleasant Hill A. B Everett Tracy Pleasant Hill Donald Thissell

First Church of Christ Sunday Services

The Sunday schedule lists Bible school at 10 00 a m and preaching at 11 00 a m led by Minister C R Dayton. The item notes church activity and the pastor.

First Church OF Christ Sunday Bible School C. R. Dayton

Local Notes Highlight Visits and Memorial Day Gatherings

Miss Mary Alice Dorr of Iowa City and Mr and Mrs Chas Bertrand of Alcester visited friends here over Memorial Day. J C Kennedy and J F Brown families joined relatives at Lake Okoboji the first of the week. Delta-Del club to sponsor a benefit card party June 8 at the Catholic parish hall. Victor Johnson left for North Dakota to visit relatives. Memorial Day visits from Elmer Johnson and Mrs Bertil Westin. Tred Mills and daughter Shirley Mae and Chester Mills with Caroline visited Harley Small relatives. Laura Small plans a week’s vacation. Iowa statewide primary is Monday June 5 with no local county contests but a district state senate race. Warm weather aids corn planting. one thunderstorm earlier in week. Lorraine Johnson named outstanding Akron Public School music student and awarded a scholarship at Morningside College. Frances Scott also attending summer session at Western Union college.

Mary Alice Dorr Iowa Ethel Thorson Chas Bertrand Alcester J. C. Kennedy J. F. Brown Lake Oko Boji Phil. Sebut Sioux City Delta-Del Club Victor Johnson Edox Johnson Darrell Johnson North Dakota Willard Johnson Odebolt Bessie Wilcox Elmer Johnson South Sioux Bertil Westin Brie Wedmark Tred Mills Shirley Mae Omaha Nebr Chester Mills Caroline Sergeant Bluff Harley Small Laura Small Plymouth County Cdrm Lorraine Johnson Akron Carroll Morningside College Johnson Western Union College LeMars Frances Scott J. H. Wetzeler Oshkosh Wis Weidenfeller Market Louise Harker Hawarden Martin Ericson Nettie Mann Inlaw Lauren Mann Anna Reemis Wm.valkees Carrie Steel Mattie Steel Mae Thorson Towa City U. S. Naval Service Montagne Delvin Martens Belmont

Posthumous Mariner's Medal Awarded at Riverside Ceremony

A posthumous Mariner's Medal was presented to Mrs. Rose Kutil at Memorial Day ceremonies in Riverside Cemetery for her son Earl Marion Kutil Third Assistant Engineer who perished June 1 1942 aboard the ship Knoxville City in enemy action. Lt D J Brecht presented the award and read Admiral Land s commendation noting the heroism and vital service of Kutil.

Riverside Cemetery United States Merchant Marine Rose Kutil Earl Marion Kutil United States Maritime Service D.J. Brecht Iowa Brecht E. 8. Land U.S. N Akron Kutil Congress of the United States Karl Marion Kutil Mariner’s Knoxville City Republic Mariner Earl M. Kutil Jevauld County Woonsocket South Dakota Union County Bart American Merchant Marine Service

Talkie Chatter Norks Theatre Features For The Coming Week

Abilene area notices an upcoming week of talking pictures at Norka Theatre. Frontier Badmen stars Robert Paige and others in a western double feature June 2 3, followed by Main Street Today and Broadway Rhythm in technicolor June 4 5. A Wednesday June 7 Sailor's Holiday comedy stars Arthur Lake and co. plus a tale of romance among sailors.

Norka Theatre Talking Picture William Farnum Lon Chaney Abilene Kansas George Murphy Chas Winninger Murphy’s Ginny Sims Lena Horne Tommy Dorsey Hazel Scott Nancy Walker Ben Blue Gloria DeHaven Arthur Lake Jane Lawrence Bob Haymes Shelley Winter Lewis Wilson Edmund McDonald Liberty Hollywood Que

Local Notes on Vesper Chapter Meeting and Visitations

Regular meeting of Vesper chapter No. 61 C E. was held Friday evening with initiation. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Boden from California and Mrs. Bohman and family visiting LeMars. Various relatives and servicemen from Camp Warrent Farragut Idaho and Grand Island Nebraska noted. Chicago-bound Decker family depart.

C. E Francis Boden California LeMars Walter Olin Spencer Iowa C. I. Bohman Herbert Woudenberg Camp Warrent Wyo Roy Patrick John Decker Judy Emil Johnson Chicago John H. Earnest Ernest G. Lucken U. S. Naval Farragut Idaho Clair. V. Campbell Grand Island Nebr R. C. Campbell

Memorial Day Observance in Akron Honors Fallen Servicemen

Memorial Day in Akron reflected wartime significance as the city observed with a 10 am procession from the Masonic Temple to the Big Sioux River bridge, salutes at cemeteries, and a speech by Rev. T. C. Seibert. The program included the Legion firing squad, a bugler, floral tributes, and a posthumous Mariner's Medal presentation to Roseutil Kutil for her son Mars.

Akron Masonic Temple Hoschler ‘Post American Legion Legion Auxiliary theAkron High School Band Boy Scouts of America Big Sioux River Furthey Riverside Legion W. G. Adams T. C. Seibert Plymouth Presbyterian Church Legion Auxiliary Unit Iaid Akron High School Mariner’s Medal United States Merchant Marine Roseutil Mars Marion Kutil D. J. Brecht U. S. Maritime Service Minneapolis Minn Tarl M. Kutil R. F. Kutil Here Spink

Adaville A B Church Children’s Day Services

At 11 a.m. the pastor will deliver a Children’s Day message with the sermon titled Keep on the Highway. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 30 p.m. and preaching service follows at 8 p.m. Pastor L B Foster leads the services.

Christian Endeavor L. B. Foster

Immanuel Eng. Luth. Church Service and Meetings

Preaching at 11 a m by Roger Carlson of St Peter Minn Confirmation class at 2 p m The Women's Missionary Society meets Wednesday June 7 with Mrs John Frisk Please bring clothing for the Bethphage Mission

Roger Carlson St. Peter, Minn Women’s Missionary Society John Frisk Bethphage Mission

Divine services and Ladies' Aid notice at GNION CREEK

Divine services at 11 a m. Ladies' Aid will meet Thursday June 8 at 2 30 p.m. Hostesses Mrs Alber Anderson and Mrs Arnold Kleisetn.

Gnion Creek Ochurobr Ladies’ Aid Alber, Anderson Arnold

Births Announced for Hawarden and Alcester Families

Leslie Olson pastor notes a son born by cesarean to Mr and Mrs Frank Kolhower of Hawarden Iowa at Akron Hospital on May 30 1944 and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Robert Jamtgaard of near Alcester D at Akron Hospital on May 30 1944.

Frank Kolhower Hawarden Iowa

Morningside College clears debt as campaign nears Science Hall

In a Northwest Iowa Conference meeting last Monday the last evidence of indebtedness against Morningside College was burned. The college is debt free and on the final lap of a drive to fund a new Science Hall. Pastor Albert A Howk notes plans for sermons on World Peace and Good Will and announces a two week Daily Vacation Bible School starting June 12 with two extra helpers needed. The Goodwill truck from Sioux City will visit Akron around June 12. bags may be obtained through Mrs LD Burker or the pastor.

Methodist Church Northwest Iowa Morningside College Morningside Howe Sioux City Akron LD. K. Burker Methodist Albert A, Howk

Big Springs Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

The Big Springs Baptist Church lays out a Friday program at 8:30 p m with the Good Fellowship Society quarterly event and social. Sunday activities include 10 16 a m prayer meeting 10 30 a m worship 11 30 a m Sunday school and evening service at 8 00 p m. Congregation photos will be taken for the church history project. A warm welcome awaits at the white church on the hill.

Big. Springs Baptist Church Good Fellowship Society Elured

Cadet Nursing Applications Available at Akron Hospital

Application blanks and information on Cadet Nursing may be obtained at Akron Hospital from Miss Margaret Kerr.

Akron Hospital Margaret Kerr

Local notes on Memorial Day visits and service inductions

Memorial Day visits abound with Hawarden and Sioux City relatives. Local men, including Richard Bean and Cyril Larsen, head to Des Moines for pre induction, while a photon display at Thorson Drug Store honors service members. Akron Hospital reports several surgical and medical patients. new brick front planned for Montagne Recreation Parlor.

A. A. Howe Hawarden Richard Bean Robi, Knockson Cyril Larsen LeMars Des Moines Armed Services Thorson Akron Hospital Larry Robjer Michael Westfield Patricia Ed. Ambrose Charles Caskey, Jr Wendell Petry Leo T. Straw Tacoma Wash Peter Jumtgaard Walden Fry Vermillion

Akron Beats Sioux Falls 10 to 1 in Third Straight Win

Akron baseball overwhelmed the American Legion squad from Sioux Falls 10 to 1 on the home diamond. Swalley pitched well through three innings as Akron opened with a flurry in the first, led by Ard Brown and Hartman. The sixth inning featured a big rally against Dirks, with a parade around the bases as Akron pulled away.

Akron American Legion Sioux Falls Swalley Peck Helgerson Brown Miller Hartman el Tucker Rollis Dirks Knockson Hnockson Peek Sant Hopper Arm

Burling ton woman visits brother’s family

Mrs Hilda Hauboldt of Burling ton Iowa visited her brother August Lundgren and family last week.

Hilda Hauboldt Burlington, Iowa August Lundgren

Prominent Eighth Grade Promotion At LeMars High

May 1944 state exam passers earned eighth grade diplomas and high school admission certificates in LeMars auditorium. About 140 pupils from townships Johnson, Portland, Preston, Sioux and more received awards. Address by Paul B. Morris of Des Moines Rural Education. diplomas presented by Christine L. Petergen.

Plymouth ‘County LeMars High School Paul B. Morris Department of Public Instruction Des Moines Christine L. Petergen Johnson Township Bonnie Jean Raby Dawayne A. Raby Portland Dorothy Maek Faulkner George &. Hitzemann Rosemary Kenny Ruth Mary Kosh Junior Thatcher Alma M. Willer Preston Marlin Richard Borchers Wendell William Borchers Colin R. C. Collmann Doretta Louise Cramer Eldon Ernest Gabel Jean Edythe Gronemeyer Wendall F. Gronemeyer Darlene Henrietta Hillrichs lVelina M. Janssen Lawrence Henry Dulch Paul Henry Milbrodt Glenn A. Molzen Fern E. Plueger Ralph W. Taylor Roland A. van. Buskirk Jeanne L. van de Sioux Township Harold Lee Burcham Darrel G. Caskey Elizabeth Ann Denison Lester Arthur Drey Louis G. Hoffman Ruth L. Kroksh

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SF. Legion United, States Maritime Service Norks Theatre Peatures River Bridge Adaville, A. B. Church Immanuel Eng Luth. Church Leslie Olson
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