Tiny Terry Is One Year Old Baby Doll Defies Odds
Tiny Terry, born weighing one pound at Tucson Medical Center in May 1968, has grown to 25 inches and weighs more than 11 times her birth weight. Now ambulant and feeding well, she remains blind and was nurtured by 15 substitute mothers at the hospital before being taken home to Benson, Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiny Terry
Tucson Medical Center
TMC
William Anderson
Benson
Arizona
Mrs. Anderson
Benson, Ariz
William
Ralph Latham
Akron
First Concert By Summer Band Set For June 18th
The Akron summer band program holds rehearsals from June 10 at 7 30 in the band room. Concerts are Wednesdays at 7 30 at the south end high school. First concert June 18. Beginners start week of June 9. Instrument display and registration for returning players June 9. Mrs. Hanson, Band Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Parkinson Music
Sioux City
Mayors Court Docket and Local Dinner Guests listed
Mavis Hansen Akron Ia expired registration five dollars plus costs. Robert Hayes Sioux City Ia improper mufflers ten dollars plus costs. Glenn Schumacher Sioux City Ia speeding dismissed. Amy Agnes Akron Ja failure to yield ten dollars plus costs. Michael Dunham Elk Point Sd speeding forfeited twenty dollars bond. Dennis Latham Akron Ia improper left turn ten dollars plus costs. Henry Dirke Akron Ia stop sign violation ten dollars plus costs. Sam Irwin Elk Point Sd expired operator license five dollars plus costs. Sunday dinner guests at Norman and Elvira Nielsen home included Melvin Nielsen Niels P Nielsen Nancy Klemme Akron. Merlin Nielsen Sherri Lori Graettinger. Roger Nilsen Amy Cedar Rapids. Loren Nielsen home on leave from Chanute Illinois, departed for Sioux Falls to fly back to Chanute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavis Hansen
Akron
Robert Hayes
Sioux City
Glenn Schumacher
Amy Agnes
Michael Dunham
Elk Paint
S. D
Dennis Latham
Henry Dirke
Sam Irwin
Norman
Elvira Nielsen
Melvin Nielsen
Niels P. Nielsen
Nancy Klemme
Merlin Nielsen
Sherri
Lori
Graettinger
Iowa
Roger Nilsen
Amy
Cedar Rapids
Loren Nielsen
Chanute
Loren
Sioux Falls
Akron Hospital News No Admissions Dismissals
No admissions this period. Dismissals include Geneva Vander Schaaf of Westfield. One death recorded: Katherine Van Ballegooyen of Alcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Hospital
Geneva Vander Schaaf
Westfield
Katherine van Ballegooyen
Alcester
S. D
Akron Baseball Team Breaks Even In First Two Games
The Akron town team opened the 1969 season with a 9 3 loss at Homer Nebraska after leading 3 4 before a five run eighth. They then beat Vermillion 8 6 at home in Lewin and Clark League play behind strong hitting and two Vermillion pitchers. Akron next hosts Yankton on Thursday June 5 and visits Crofton on Sunday June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AKRON
Akron Town
Homer
Nebraska
Peters
Schuchard
Borchers
Murrell
Ues Pander
O'Connor
Garreals
Akron Nine
Vermillion
Lewin and Clark
Jack Borchiers
J. Borchers
Hughes
Jensen
Olson
Yankton
Crofton
Akron students earn degrees across multiple colleges
Wendell Renken of Akron graduated June 1 with a BA from Yankton College. Wayne Brown of Akron received a track letter at Southern State College in Springfield. James D. Gale of Akron graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Education at Vermillion. James Netley of Akron made the Westmar College dean's honor roll. he graduated May 25. Daniel Henrich of Akron earned a BA from Briar Cliff College with a psychology major and Honors Program. Donna Lee Frerichs of Alan was among 921 degree candidates at the University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, earning a BA in Lower Elementary Education. About 109 ROTC cadets were commissioned at South Dakota State University on June 1, Joe H. Smith of Akron among those commissioned in the Air Force. At SD State Brookings, Joe H. Smith earned a BS in Civil Engineering and Mary L. Gossard earned a BS in Nursing at the 83rd Commencement on June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Renken
Nlerman B. Renken
Akron
Yankton College
Southern State College
Springfield
S.C
Wayne Brown
James D. Gale
School of Education
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
James Netley
Arthur Netley
Westmar College
LeMars
Netley
Daniel Henrich
Gerald Henrich
Briar Cliff College
Sioux City
Henrich
Briar Cliff
Donna Lee Frerichs
Herbert Frerichs
Alan
University of Northern Laws
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Miss Freriche
Reserve Officers Corps
South Dakota State University
Joe H. Smith
Air Force
Brookings
S. D
Mary L. Gossard
C. L. Guinn
Emmetsburg
W. L. Mitchell
Joe Gilinski
Paul Wolkoff
Price Miller
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Oti Maynard
Akron Rainbow Assembly
Marianne Higman
Raymond Andresen
Sandra
Tillie Helgerson
Kathy Splear
Rock Valley
Daniel Carter
Laurie
Herman B. Renken
P.E.O
Cornell College
Vernon
Mitchell
Manhattan
Kansas
Lyle Jacobs
Elmo Fletcher
Julie Jacobs
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Viola Greenleaf
Pat
Des Moines
Marie Degen
Alma. Milbredt
Bud Johnson
Diane
Beverly
Glen Milbrodt
George Claassen
R. C. Smikahl
Stanley
Loveland
Colorado
Henry Claassen
Clif Kilstrom
Arthur Gillmann
Lula Claassen
Dorothy Stapleton
Towa
LeMars Community High School
Ed Bleeker
G. Emil Johnson Dies Tuesday Evening
G Emil Johnson, 95, longtime Akron resident, died at Akron Hospital Tuesday evening after an extended illness. Funeral services planned Friday at 2:00 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor David J Roy presiding. An obituary will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Emil Johnson
Akron
Vicinity
Mr. Johnson
Immanuel Lutheran Church
David J. Roy
Weather hints at late-season chill after windy spell
The past week brought strong winds and light precipitation with temperatures near freezing on Tuesday morning. Overcast skies persisted as officials warn of a late spring mood, while residents hope for warmer weather by July 4.
Akrons Memorial Day Social and Charity Events
Local residents from Akron and surrounding towns attended Memorial Day weekend gatherings. Bake sale planned by Catholic Women’s League at Dr Boyd’s office on Saturday June 7. Various visits by Hartmann Curti Hebeler Brown Renken Campbell Jacobs and others noted with family ties to Denver Chicago Ames and Vermillion. Memorial Day dinners graduations and church events also reported.
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Catholic Women's League
Boyd
John Curti
Chicago
Louis Frerichser
Bill Hebeler
Denver
Colo
Raymond Hebeler
Robert Brown
Cordell
Oklahoma
Arden
Keech Kerr wedding in Claremont Ontario California
Mr and Mrs Terry H Keech wed May 17 at St Ambrose Episcopal Claremont California Rev John Keester presiding A reception at Groswold s Indian Hill Inn followed The bride Nancy Kerr daughter of Fay Kerr Akron Iowa wore embroidered organza gown with Gibson girl silhouette Matron of honor was Glen Holling Best man Edward Norvall Ontario Usher Gary Kerr Omaha Neb They will reside in Ontario until army duty Relatives from Akron Omaha and Washington attended
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Rose Durig
Sioux City
Lillian Bliss
Bell
Calif
Akron
Bliss
Alaska
Wayne Austin
Wesley
Karen
Randy
Susan
Kimberly
Morrison, Clinois
Arden Boetger
S. Siebens
Port Angeles
Wash
Terry
Junor College
Terry H. Keech
Ontario
St. Ambrose Episcopal Church
Claremont
John Keester
Groswold
Gibson Girl
Glen Holling
Pomona
Edward Norvall
Gary Kerr
Omaha
Neb
Keech
Fay Kerr
H. L. Eldridge
Washogual
Washington
Second Installment Estimated Taxes Due June 15 in Iowa
Iowa taxpayers receive reminders for the June 15 due date of the second estimated tax installment. District Director John F. Hanlon notes the IRS Service Center in Kansas City will mail notices to those who received the estimated tax packet earlier this year. If payments cannot be made, disregard the reminder or obtain extra vouchers from the Des Moines district office or IRS offices in Sioux City. Mail payments to the Midwest Region IRS Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
John F. Hanlon
Internal Revenue
State of
IRS Service Center
Kansas City
Hanlon
Des Moines
Internal Revenue Service
Sioux City
6Th and
Douglas
Internal Revenue Service Center
Midwest Region
Missouri
Engagement of Harbaugh, Henrich announced in Dow City
Dow City Iowa resident Kenneth L Harbaugh announces the engagement of his daughter Mary Ellen Harbaugh to Daniel Joseph Henrich son of Gerald and Mrs Henrich Akron Iowa The couple are Briar Cliff College 1969 graduates Miss Harbaugh earned an English degree and Mr Henrich a psychology degree An August 23 wedding is planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth L. Harbaugh
Dow City
Iowa
Mary Ellen
Daniel Joseph Henrich
Gerald Henrich
Akron
Miss Harbaugh
Mr. Henrich
Briar Cliff College
Heart attack fatal to Steven Gant last Saturday
Funeral services held for Steven A Gant 75 at St Patricks Catholic Akron with burial at St Patricks Cemetery. He died Saturday May 31 in a Sioux City hospital after a brief illness. Born May 21 1894 in Westfield Iowa he married Ella Lamoureux Jan 7 1929 in Akron. He was WWI veteran and an Investments Diversified Services representative. Survivors include his widow three sons a daughter four brothers four sisters and 18 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Gant
St. Patricks Catholic Church
Akron
John Schissel
St. Patricks Cemetery
Schroeder
Mr. Gant
Sioux City
Westfield
Iowa
Ella Lamoureux
Gant
Investors Diversified Services
Donald
Madison
Wis
Gerald
Minneapolis
Charles
Vermillion
Allen Baldes
el Paso
Tex
Leonard
Atkinson
Neb
Bill
Emmet
Laura McGruder
LeMars
Rita Kirby
Chula Vista
Calif
Gladys Cahill
Tulsa
Okla
Mary Wilfred
Mount St. Clair
Clinton
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Mrs. Hanson
Mayor's Court
Tom Ross
Helen Harrington
Hattie Bultman
Minnie Clark
Wayne
Anna Meyer
Mrs. Tindall
Adaville
Percy Smiter
Murel Bennett
Margaret Hartmann
Andrea Simonetti
Henry Claussen
Ida Raifs
Huntington Beach
Helen Reynolds
Laura Hammond
Sheldon
Mure
Bennett
Everald Paskett
Remsen
Gibbons
C. 8. Pletcher, of Des Plaines
James Mackey
Clara Mackey
Charles Barenek
Amanda
Dalton
Simons
Ben Hartmann
Evanston, Il
Carl Hartmann
Deiver
Hartmann
Arnold Clark
Colette
Jennifer
Spencer
Lowell Jurgensen
Beresford
S. C
Clark
Harmon Boyd
Elk Point
Union County
Joe McCorkell
Ray Smith
Raymond Thatcher
St. Paul, Mion
John Thatcher
Mrs. Bartley Ogden
Odebolt, Iowa
Ray Ogden
Cotton Hartmann
California
American Legion
Leo Faust
Daryl Port
Don Neunaber
Lloyd Miller
Don Lucken
Malcolm Brodle
Fred Claesson
Gordon Kilstrom
Wendall Klemme
Art Coon
Otto Larson
Roger Frerichs
John Martin
Eldon Seeley
Ray Ericson
Floyd Wilcox
Verne Heeren
Richard Witt
Robert Pollock
Charles Reich
Glen Milbrogt
Marvin Hitzemann
Hoschler Post
Little Guys
Pee Wee
Ken Mitbrodt
Little Fellers
Ball Park
Ken Milbredt
Steve A. Gant
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