Akron Girl Weds Sioux City Man in Alcester
Miss La Von Heyl daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Heyl Akron Iowa became the bride of Richard Burg son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Burg Sioux City at seven o clock Saturday evening May 22 at Peace Lutheran church Alcester S D Rev E Beyer performed the double ring ceremony Organ music was played by Mrs H C Beyer and Mrs Alvin Yrisk sang Oh Promise Me and The Lord's Prayer The bridal party wore pink and blue gowns with matching accessories and carried red roses and white daisies A reception for about a hundred guests followed in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la von Heyl
Walter Heyl
Akron
Iowa
Richard Burg
Oscar Burg
Dupont Et
Sioux City
Peace Lutheran Church
Alcester
E. Beyer
H.C. Beyer
Alvin Yrisk
Curtis Hansen
Joe Hegenbart
Vergene Heyl
Elsie Koeppen
Ardis Keiser
Mary Ludwig
William Darwin
Jaye Burke
Gloria Mattison
Margaret Powell
Bonnie Burke
Marlene Anderson
Akron Nine Edges Kingsley 4 2 in Baseball Tilt
The Akron team defeated Kingsley 4 to 2 at Kingsley's new park before a large crowd Tuesday evening. Lefty Swift pitched well for Akron against Berens. Akron scored in the first, gained the lead in the sixth, and added an insurance run in the ninth with a double steal by Harmon and Tucker. Final line shows Swift 6 strikeouts, Berens 9, Akron with 3 earned runs to Kingsley 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Kingsley
Lefty
Swift
Berens
Miller
Harmon
el. Tucker
Wetzeler
B. Tucker
Tucker
Schaller
Mickalojack
Wotta
University of Iowa
Arm
Brown
Knockson
K. Stille
Buettelier
Paulson
Dunnigan
G. Oatman
Stille
Immanuel and Union Creek Lutheran Church Notices
David J. Roy, pastor, lists Friday June 4 Bible School program at Immanuel church and Union Creek notices. Confirmations for Lowell Boetger Clifford Johnson Norriene Rosenbaum Donna May Rosenbaum Norviene Rosenbaum Virginia Rosenbaum Norma Stotz Donald Wasg and Carol Westness. Also film King of Kings at Akron School Auditorium and various church events including board meeting, Ladies Aid, Luther League, and choir rehearsals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmanuel Eng. Luth
David J. Roy
Lowell Boetger
Clifford Johnson
Norriene Rosenbaum
Donna May Rosenbaum
Norviene Rosenbaum
Virginia Rosenbaum
Norma Stotz
Donald Wasg
Carol Westness
Akron
Board of Trustees
Robert Anderson
Alfred Miller
Union Creek Luth
Immanuel Church
James Ball
Stanley Koch
Luther League
Lowell
Oscar Anderson
Victor Clark
Eldon Seely
Methodist Church Notes June 6 Schedule
Sunday schedule shows church school at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School program. Monday 7:30 p.m. Senior High Youth Fellowship at church. Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Junior High Youth Fellowship at church. Wednesday Birth day Luncheon hosted by several members. Orville N Nelson is minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Silkebakken
Jack Belmer
Erik Karlson
Paul Steel
Walter Horton
Evan Harris
Phyllis Ross
Orville N. Nelson
Local Church Schedules and Leaders Announced
814 Springs Baptist Church lists Sunday worship at 10 30 morning with communion and 11 30 Sunday School. Evening gospel and Y P service, band practice Monday, Bible study and prayer Wednesday, choir rehearsal at 9. Minister D A Miller. Pleasant Hill Evangelical United Brethren Church schedules Sunday school 10 am worship 11 am. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon June 9 at church, hostess Mrs Connie Withee, Pastor Jesse Withee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
D. A. Miller
Pleasant Hill
Local Notes From Vesper Chapter Meeting And Community Updates
Regular meeting of Vesper chapter No 61 O B and L conducted Friday with initiation. Walter Dirks family began a west coast motor trip. Blanche Foster of Jersey City arrived to oversee farm interests and visit. Albert Kleunder and sons Douglas and Allan visited Fred Onnen home. Sioux Valley Extension Club to meet June 4 at Mrs Marvin Martins with Mrs Harry Johnson assisting. Witt Lamdberg and daughter Barbara visited Memorial Day with brother Howard at Atlantic Iowa. Union Creek Lutheran Church near Akron remodel completed. dedication service next Wednesday June 9. J A Jenson and wife left for Denver to attend their son Sidney's wedding to Sophie Pullis at University Park Methodist June 12. they plan two week absence. L J Jenkins and sons Lyle and Larry left for new home in Sibley Town where Jenkins becomes athletic coach. friends wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesper Chapter
O. B
Walter Dirks
West Coast
Blanche Foster
Jersey City
N. J
Albert Kleunder
Douglas and
Allan
Sioux City
Fred Onnen
Sioux Valley Extension Club
J. A. Jenson
Denver
Col
Sidney
Sophie Pullis
Patrick A. Pullis
University Park Methodist Church
Adaville Church Hosts Pretty Spring Wedding
Miss Phyllis Jane Tindall wed Claire V. Allen at Adaville Evangelical Unite Church in a candlelight ceremony on May 31 1948. The gown was white satin with a long train, and the wedding featured family members in formal attire, a reception in the church basement, and a short wedding trip to a farm southeast of Akron. The bride's education included Akron High, Western Union College, and teaching roles, while the groom farmed near Grand Meadow after service. The Akron Ministers Association plans religious film showings this June and July, inviting the community to the first screening June 6 at 3:00 p.m. in the School Auditorium with a free-will offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adaville
Adam Tindall, Jr
Judy Netty
Harvey Harrison
Verle Dean Allen
Janet Lafe
Stanley Tindall
Max Allen
Jon Wych
Janice Knafe
Hazel Southworth
Priscilla Irwin
Janet Milner
Twila Lee
Mesd
Daniels
Ninon Netley
Grace Blankenburg
Leichty
Charles Tucker
Japan
Akron
Akron’ High School
Western Union College
LeMars
Grand Meadow
Kings
Grand Meadow High School
Cherokee County
Akron Ministers’ Association
Esther
Jerusalem
Pompeii
Recitals by St. Joseph’s Pupils Delight Axton Audiences
Large crowds enjoyed two fine May recitals at Beavut Auditorium by St. Joseph's School music pupils. Sunday featured vocal solos and piano pieces by younger students under Sister Auguste, with strong crowd support and charity for New Akron Hospital. Monday showcased advanced pupils, two piano duets, and a Catholic Youth Chorus performance, ending with a bouquet presentation to Sister Augusta and soloists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axton
St. Joseph’s School
Beavut
Akron
Sister Auguste
Sharon Neureth
Kathleen Rose Gant
Marlene Osterbury
Phyllis Chamberlain
Jimmy Claeys
Mary Lou Kjose
Her
Augusta
Tommy Dalton
Dorothy Snyder
Joyce Markus
Gerald E. Gant
Marilyn Huebner
Shirley Coyle
Arden Gale
Mary Ellen Snyder
Patricia Montagne
Joar Coyle
Mary Lou Pollock
Jerome Coyle
Mabel Long
Claire Dalton
Catholic Youth Chorus
Local Social Notes and Open House Announced
Mrs Alpha Nelson of Watertown visits with sister Mrs Victor Neal and family over the weekend. Akron Youth Center at Legion Hall open every Wednesday 7 30 to 11. Mr and Mrs Harold Ellsbury and daughter Bonnie of Sutherland IA visited Harald Adams home last Wednesday. Ole Lawrence west of town returned from five months visiting daughter in Portland and sister in Spokane. Mrs GC Lewison and nephew of Sioux Falls came to visit. Open house for Sister Justina silver jubilee in the Sisterhood at Parish Hall Friday June 4 from 3 to 5 invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Nelson
Watertown
Monnday
Victor Neal
Akron
Legion Hall
Harold Ellsbury
Bonnie
Sutherland
Harald Adams
Ole Lawrence
Portland
Ove
Spokane
Wash
Mes
Lewison
Sioux Falls
Frank Jacobs
Justina
Akron Nine Edges Bride in Close Sioux City Tilt
The Akron baseball nine beat Bride Construction Co of Sioux City 5 to 1 in a tense weeknight game. Akron, aided by Hartman and Vanderloo, scored in the third and fifth frames while Bride managed a lone run. The crowd enjoyed a chilly evening as Akron extended its win streak to three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Bride Construction Co
Sioux City
Bride’s
Hartman
Harry
Baseball Park
Bride's
Miller
Barty
Steve
Hebert
Inn
Brown
Harmon
Boad Tucker
Peck
el. Tucker
Wetzeler
Harty
Cole
B. Tucker
IL Tucker
Amd Peck
Vanderloo
Vanderley
Hargiman
Burke
Vrinity Lutheran Church notice and services
The Vrinity Lutheran Church lists Sunday School and Bible Class at 10:00 a.m. Divine Service at 11:00 a.m. The Mission Circle meets Thursday at Mrs. John Wilken. Choir practice Wednesday. Ladies plan clubparlor cleaning Thursday June 10. Church council meets Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening feature The Life of Christ at the High School Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Circle
John Wilken
Chuprch Council
Christ
Chatsworth Lutheran Church Services and Events
Sunday school and Bible class at 2:00 p.m. Divine worship at 8:00 p.m. Nice Ladies Aid meets Friday June 11 with Mrs J A Panukuk host. The Mission Circle meets Tuesday at Mrs John Wilken home. Marian Robertson visited relatives in Sioux City Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice Ladies’ Aid
J. A. Panukuk
Mission Circle
John Wilken
Youth groups organized at Methodist church for summer
Two youth fellowships the Junior High and Senior High were organized at the Methodist church last week. They planned a two week lake vacation at Lake Okoboji with dates in July. Senior High will go July 8 to 10 and Junior High July 11 to 17. Officers named include Alice Adams president and Tommy Lias president for the other group, with junior and senior officers listed for worship, recreation and service roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Lake Okoboji
Alice Adams
Evonne Stolel
Barbara Smith
Harold Hoffman
Bula Murienau
Akron Church of Christ Bible School and Services
The Akron Church of Christ lists Bible School from 10 to 11 and Communion and worship from 11 to 12 on Sundays. There is no Sunday evening service for the next two months. June choir practice and next Sunday sermon titled Ten Plagues of the Modern World. Ladies Aid meets Thursday June 10 at the church with Mesd. Cummins, Eliott and Grant. devotions led by Mrs Willis Christensen. program by Mrs Glen Ku mage. members urged to attend. visitors welcome. Carl Holdsworth, Minister, phone 4861.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Christian C. H
Ladies Aid
Mesd
Cummins, Eliott
Grant
Willis Christensen
Glen Kumage
Born A Daughter And A Son To Local Families
A daughter was born May 23 1948 to Mr and Mrs Robert Burnight of Washington DC A son was born May 27 1948 to Mr and Mrs James Wren of Sioux City Mrs Wren is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Evie Wedmark of this city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burnight
Washington, D. C
James Wren
Sioux City
Wren
Evie Wedmark
This City
St John’s American Luth Church Posts Sunday Service Change
St John’s American Lutheran Church Preston Township announces a change in Sunday services. Divine services at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The speaker is Rev. W. Schmidt from Craig, speaking at 9:20 a.m. on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John's
Preston Twp
W. Schmidt
Craig
Sautle Creek Lath Church Services
Sunday school begins at nine forty five a m with worship at eleven o six a m. The General Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran church convenes in Minneapolis from June eight to thirteen. Pastor L Hastad leads the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Minneapolis
L . Hastad
Memorial Day in Akron area with parades and services
Memorial Day observances marked the Akron Plymouth County area with a parade in Adaville and Milnerville led by the high school band. Rev. Orville N. Nelson spoke at Riverside cemetery and Fr. Chas. Ernest at the Catholic cemetery as business houses closed for the day. Additional notes mention a primary election set for June 7 and local election logistics in Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Groethe
Chicago
Freedom Lodge
A. L. Senamands
Akron Drugs
Hull
Iowa
J. Bellmer
Harold Adams
Sutherland
Akron
Fred Waddle
Garretson
Rose Bennett
Waddle
Plymouth County
Adaville
Milnerville
Masonica Temple
Big Sioux River Bridge
iCtold Star
Orville N. Nelson
Riverside Cemetery
Chas. Ernest
Pretty wedding solemnized at an Akron church
Miss Leanna Meske, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Meske of Akron, marries Vernon Jurgensen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jurgensen of Akron, in Trinity Lutheran Church Akron on May 30 1948. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev J A Pannkuk with Dorothy Behmer singing. Bride wears a floor length marquisette gown with pink and white flowers in a bouquet. maid of honor Marilyn Meske and bridesmaid Marilyn Meeves wear pink formal gowns. Groom in gray tropical business suit. Best man Robert Jurgensen. groomsman George Dritzemann. ushers Elmer Jurgensen Harold Kleihauer. Reception follows in church parlors. pink and white decorations. three tier cake cut by couple. Bride a former Akron High School graduate and teacher in Union County South Dakota. groom a farmer east of Akron. couple to reside near Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leanna Normsmeske
Alfred Hi. Meske
Akron
Vernon K. Jurgensen
Charles Jurgenssen
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. A. Pannhuk
Jorothy Ann Behmer
Hennig Shhoulberg
Marilyn Meske
Marilyn Meeves
Elk Pont
Robert Jurgensen
George Dritzemann
Elmer Jurgensen
Harold Kleihauer
Joan Breitbarth
Mary Lou Pollock
Mary Long
Akron High School
General Beadle State Teachers College
Madison
Union County
Akron Nine Clips Schaller 15 to 1
Akron coasted to a 15 to 1 victory over Schaller. Starter Mickalojack faced early trouble, and Schaller managed a lone run as Akron steadily pulled away. Key plays included a wild pitch, a fielder error, and strong Akron defense that stifled Schaller after the opening inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AKRON
Schaller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss la von Heyl
Akron Club
Adaville Church
Phyllis Tindall
Claire V. Allen
George Gray
Edgerton, Minn
Orvie,Sparks
Vrinity Lutheran Church
Marian Robertson
Tommy Lias
Mary Ellen Wetzeler
Patty Morehead
Donald Hummel
Donald Huygens
Diane Sayles
Alica Jacoby
Arvid Hilliker
Lecreation
Church OF Christ
Carl Holdsworth
Sautle Creek Lath
Leanna Meske
Vernon Jurgensen
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