Westfield News Roundup of Local Visits and Events
Westfield notes list Mrs Dorothy Lease and son Paul of Sioux City visiting Mr and Mrs Ronnie Burke. Ed Nelson and friends toured Sioux City and Clem Heather. Larry Dreeszen injured in motorcycle crash and taken to St Luke East. Susie Moore head graduates from the University of South Dakota with a reception at home. Galloways of Holly Springs attended. Frank Moffatt visited Elsie Moffatt. Ladies Aid meeting canceled. Beaubien family visits in Wisconsin. G Jeffers and sons Stanley visit Rosco Newman. Jimmy Welch breaks both arms after mud slip. x rays and casts at St Joseph. Carnival tickets on sale. amateur show June 17. enter by calling Lucille Welch or Ronnie Burke. Gary Banks and sons visiting Daryl Taylor and Lloyd Banks. Jefferson dinner guests Helen and Bill Joseph. Burke hosts surprise visit from Stanley Thatcher. Sympathy extended for Mrs Mary Cousins. Ed Nelson hosts Susan’s birthday at Lesley Anderson’s. Demolition derby set for June 17. entries to call Calkin, Gaylord Lahr, or Vernon Fedders. Barbara Jean Philip graduates of Charles City. Mary Schumaker visit and Grotto at West Bend.
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Dorothy Lease
Paul
Sioux City
Ronnie Burke
Ed Nelson
Bob Johnson
Clem Heather
Larry Dreeszen
St. Luke East Hospital
Susie Moorehead
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
Richard Galloway
Holly Springs
Frank Moffatt
Elsie Moffatt
Lawrence Beaubien
Philip Beaubien
Rose Beaubien
Wisconsin
Lucille Welch
Ann
Gary Banks
Daryl Taylor
Lloyd Banks
Minnesota
Jim Niven
Jefferson
Helen Joseph
Calkin
Gaylord Lahr
Vernon Fedders
Tess Buryanek
Pat
Julie
Bessie Buryanek
Barbara Jean Philip
Richard Philip
Charles City
Mary Schumaker
Tess
Emmettsburg
West Bend
Fluffy Uncooked Frosting Recipe Card
A concise home recipe for Fluffy Uncooked Frosting includes sugar, an unbeaten egg white, cream of tartar, boiling water and vanilla. Mix ingredients, add boiling water, then beat at high speed until stiff to shape frosting for cakes or cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.M.S
Maude and Ed Dirks Thankful for Golden Anniversary Gifts
Thank you note expressing gratitude for cards and gifts received and for attendance at the golden anniversary open house. Maude and Ed Dirks extend appreciation for helping make it a memorable occasion.
Westfield Summer Baseball Team Forms at Westfield High
Westfield Community High School joins the Iowa high school summer baseball program with five home and away games. Sunyyside diamond hosts all home games as coach Phil Nugent leads 20 players led by Dennison batteries. Westfield won 6 to 1 over Kingsley in the opener. thanks are extended to the Banks family for the Sunnyside field and to the Town of Westfield for new uniforms. Donations supported the program from Kern Sign Co. and many local backers including Jim Young Harold Higman Bob Taylor Dick Parrish Alfred Nasons and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield Community High School
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Sunnyside
Phil Nugent
Westfield High School
Westfield
Kingsley
Dennison
Banks
Jim Young
Harold Higman
Bob Taylor
Dick Parrish
Alfred Nasons
Kern Sign Co
Larry Dreeszen
Herb Yates
Vern Lins
al Hawks
First National Bank
Virgil Ross
Lester Stevens
Gene Dewey
Rod's Ford
Tom Dennison
Lowell Morehead
Dirks Hardware
Ron Elkin
Thermogas
Akron Bowl
Frozen Food Center
Akron Savings Bank
Norbert Isert
Dirks Motor
Westfield Elevator
Walter Hummel
Leonard Buryanek
Ball Park
Chatsworth Chats Chronicle of Local Visits and Guests
Special correspondence notes a slate of social visits across Hawarden Akron Le Mars and Sioux City. Families from Craig Denver Akron and Rosemond host and visit relatives including Molier Frerichs Collmann Moller Satthoff and Ludwigs with graduation attendance for Charles Small in Sioux City Leeds and related dinners and gatherings.
Citizenship award thanks to American Legion by Arlin Beech
The speaker expresses gratitude for a Citizenship award from the American Legion and says it is a real surprise to treasure. Social Security district manager John Goldman warns that some private health insurance ads falsely imply government ties to Medicare and urges contacting the Sioux City office for questions. The Sioux City office is at 324 Commerce Building, phone 252-4161 ext 321. Feeds 51 persons and compares production across decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Social Security
John BR
Goldman
Sioux City
Commerce Building
Mrs. Laura Loker Cousins 1897 1972 obituary
Mrs. Laura R. Loker Cousins 74 of Jefferson died May 27 1972 at Akron Town hospital after a long illness. Born December 9 1897 in Richmond Missouri she moved to a Jefferson area farm at 14 and remained there. She married George Kneebone May 6 1918 and after his death remarried twice more Lee Wynn April 23 1940 and Mr. Cousins September 24 1966. Survivors include her widower two sons three daughters. brothers and sisters. 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was active in Immanuel Lutheran Church Truth Rebekah Lodge 129 and the Order of Eastern Star Elk Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Cousins
Jefferson
Akron, Town
Cousins
Laura R. Loker
Richmond
George Kneebone
Kneebone
Lee Wynn
Pender
Nebr
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Truth Rebekah Lodge 129
Order of Eastern Star
Elk Point
Bertha Laker
Clarence
Herbert
Madonna) Yates
Westfield
Iowa
Otis
Blanche) Derochie
Gilbert
Betty Lou) Wheelock
Sioux City
Leonard
Donald
Fred
Addie) Luchsinger
Mary McClimans
Francis
Grace) Nelson
Sergeant Bluff
Westmar college honors memory with Chan Pitta Jr fund
A May 20 commencement announced the creation of an Iowa authors collection in Westmar college library funded by a memorial gift honoring the late Chan Pitta Jr of Le Mars. Other notes include bids for county projects, school elections, and local civic updates across Sioux County.
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Iowa
Westmar College
Chan Pitta
le Mars
Laurence C. Smith
Westmar
Stewart Construction Company
Rock Rapids
Ireton
Sioux County Board of Supervisors
Hudson
B. N
Brown
Wigwam Drive-in
Hawarden
Orange City
Board of Education
Alcester Independent School District No
Nora Common
Elk Point Independent
Red Cross 1972 Swimming Program Opens June 12
The Siouxland Area 1972 Swimming Program begins Friday June 12 with Junior and Senior Lifesaving instruction at all pools June 12 to 23 from 9 to 12 daily. Registration 9 a.m. June 12. Additional courses include Water Safety Ride and Swimmer Ride Training June 26–30 Beginners to Intermediates July 5–25 Swimmers July 17–21. Age 7+ required. Riverside Pool hosts Water Safety Instructors Course Part 1 June 19–23. Part 2 June 26–30. For info contact Mr. Miller Akron pool manager. SADDLE CLUB NOTICE Trail ride June 14 Akron to Westfield meet 1 p.m. lunch served. bring horse.
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RED Cross
Siouxland Area
Riverside Pool
Sioux City
Miller
Akron
Saddle Club
Westfield
Farmer's Co-op
Akron Saddle Club
JC P E 0 and Preston Pearls 4 H club notes
The JC P E 0. last met May 16 at Mrs Richard Philips home with Mrs William Mitchell presenting a Florida trip summary and Appello Moon Shot view. A June report meeting will be hosted by Mrs Besse Ias with Mrs Robert Snater assisting. Preston Pearls 4 H club met May 13 at Michaelene and Sharon Gabels home with 13 members and 2 visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Pearls
Michaelene
Sharon Gabel
Don Koch
Kim 5
Susan Lucken
Nancy W
Sharon
4-H Plymouth County Annual Meeting Preview and Talent Night
Scattered 4-H members met May 2 at Terry Kiose's home with a safety talk by Bruce Ericson and Bible verses read for Rural Life Sunday. The June 7 Plymouth County 4-H meeting at Westmar Commons will include County Council elections and an honorary member initiation, plus a talent contest with top entries performing throughout the evening led by guest speaker Dr. Ray Pugh of Drake University. Refreshments conclude the event inviting all members and families to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Kiose
Bruce Ericson
Plymouth County
4-H
Westmar Commons
Carol Lake
Plymouth Peppers
Pat Gengler
Dan Easton
Stanton Lucky Clovers
Gerald Lehner
Washington Wildcats
le Mars
Jelene Stratton
Buzzin Dozen
Mary Kay Campbell
le Mars Jr. Jills
le Mars City
Joann Barker
Grant Clover Clovers
Beverly van Buskirk
Mark Anderson
Johnson Jr. Farmers
Jim Barker
Grant Little Giants
Akron
Gayle Albert
Elgin Emeralds
Ann Masuen
Marionettes
Dave Burkard
Fredonia Marion
Remsen
Lncinda Becker
Lincoln Lassies
Roxanne McNaughton
Union Flowerettes
Kingsley
Kevin Held
Hungerford Tmt
Mark Held
Hinton
Sue Dennler
Becky Langel
Tom Lehner
Nancy Lake
David Koch
Valerie Philips
Karen Brown
Vance Philips
ISU grants largest graduation class in state history
Iowa State University awarded diplomas to 2,147 graduates last week the largest class in the school's history. USC Springfield S D graduates Wayne Blake and Glen Klemme from Akron Iowa received Bachelor of Science in Education degrees at graduation on May 26. Wendy L Lucken of Akron earned a Home Economics Education degree. Estherville and Morningside College mentions note broader activity while Cynthia Appley of Lincoln Kansas highlighted acting work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USC
Springfield
S.D
Wayne Blake
Glen Klemme
Akron
Iowa
Iowa State University
Iowa State
Wendy L. Lucken
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville High School
Melinda Sue Thorson
Cynthia Appley
James Appley
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Morningside College
Sioux City
Cynthia
Bradford Repertory Theatre
Bradford
Vermont
Way Back Yonder: Akron history glimpses from 1902 to 1962
A compact retrospective from the Akron Register-Tribune, recalling biopics of marriages births and deaths across decades. Entries note couples wed in 1902 and 1912, newborns in 1922 and 1932, school graduations, local occupations, a notable bridge jump, dances and concerts, and sport results including Akron High losses and wins. This archival sampler preserves era snapshots with named individuals and local events.
Appreciation for Support During Hospital Stays
Mrs. Elmer Dimmick thanks friends neighbors and relatives for cards visits food and help during two hospital stays Special thanks to Rev Hopp and Rev Ketterling for visits and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Hopp
Ketterling
Spider mite threatens evergreen ornamentals and safety notes
An evergreen grove faces damage from spider mites that suck sap, turning needles yellow and speckled. Detect by shaking branches onto paper. moving pepper-spot specks indicate infestation. Recommended controls include Kelthane Tedion Chlorobenzilate Genite and Malathion-2 sprays with label guidance and keeping children and pets away. OSHA agriculture applicability noted along with OHSA record keeping and safe chemical use details.
ISU Cattle Feeders Day Set for July 13
Plymouth County cattle feeders are urged to reserve July 13 for Iowa State Universitys annual Cattle Feeders Day. The 54th meeting will feature nutrition and management research reports in the morning and a speaking program in the afternoon at Stephens Auditorium. Cow-Calf Roundup is planned for December this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ISU
Plymouth County
Lyle Mackey
Iowa State University
Mitch Geasler
ISU Extension
C.¥. Stephens
Geasler
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Union County
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UCI
Westfield News
Westfield School News
Chatsworth
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Craig
G. Moller
Henry Frerichs
Bill
Minnie
Emma Frerichs
Alton
Delbert Williams
Denver
Colorado
Henry Collmann
South Dakota
Jack Popken
Wes Crow
William Anderson
Gerhard Moller
D. Packard
Ashland
Nebraska
Miss Eilene
Lois Moehlmann
Jerry Kelly
Eilene Moehlmann
Lena Schuester
Gerhard Molier
H. Collmann
R. Buchman
Jim Kenny
Baby
Tim Repp
Arthur de Raad
Harold Lubben
Sioux Falls
Olaf Nelson
Hills
Nellie Burnight
Muth
Rosemond
John Ludwigs
Henry Ludwigs
Laurence Ludwigs
Claus Frerichs
H. Friedrichs
Charles Hendricks
Charles Small
Harley Small
Leeds
Arlin
Donna Oetken
Arlin Beech
Towa
Humboldt Independent
Akron Register-Tribune
Agnes Erickson
Burt Anderton
Myrtle Wilhite
LeRoy Adams
Will Manning
Garland
Hawarden Circus
Akron Br School
Arden Pollock
William M.anderson
Louis Crow
Alfred Miller
Winchester
Adelia Johnson
Teddy Chalgren
William Zierath
Chateworth
Akron High
A. J. Claeys
Lewis Barrington
Frank Hendricks
Joe B. Pearson
L. V. Gant
Phoebe Hathaway
Amos Brown
Clarence Raish
W. A. Milner
Lawrence Welk
Neary's Park
C. H., Maxson
Royal
Barney) Metz
Steve Brodie
Big Sioux River
Reed Street
Dave
Dakota
Elsa Cassel
John Ross
Dorothy Weis
Alfred E.tone
Clarence Miller
Bluffers
Frank Sayles
Wayne
Ingeborg Walden
June Davis
Myron Borchers
Ruth Koch
Kenneth Wales
Yankton
Blum
Jean Brownmiller
Merle A. Wilken
Westadt Drive-in
Richard Hamilton
Herman D. Wegen
Sioux Center High
Mrs. Elmer Dimmick
Chucks
Williams-Steiger
OSHA
Chuck Norby Union Co, Extension Ag
Xtenston Thome
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
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