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Newspaper

Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

5

Local Election Results and Evening Program Details

Hoeven 118 Swan Forsling 29. Harrington 40. Todd 112. Ross 210. County Auditor Republican Lorenzen aged. Wednesday evening program announced by Mrs Victor Anderson. E Mellen will speak on Where Walked the Master, focusing on righteous souls.

Hoeven Swan- Forsling Od Harrington Gil Todd Homan Republi Ross Lorenzen Age Aries Victor Ande

Union Creek Church Notes Change of Sunday Services

Confirmation services at Nathaniel church Alcester on Sunday morning. Union Creek holds morning services at 9:45 with Sunday school after. Confirmation at Alcester begins at 11. Change explains timing for water and Sostety. Luther Hall meets Wednesday.

Luther

Lovay Lamoureu Visits Family After Week Near Morehead

Lovay Lamoureu spent several days near Morehead with his brother Lloyd and family. They traveled south of town to visit his mother Sirka and extended kin, returning home after the visit.

Lovay Lamoureu Lloyd Morehead Sirka Ile

Akron Giants Rally Despite Early Hitting Slump

Roy Jones pitched eight solid innings for Rock Valley, holding Akron to six hits while the Rocks rallied in the late innings. Tony Johnson sparked offense with a timely hit as Beaubien and Henney contributed on defense and offense in a hard-fought win.

Akron Giants Roy Jones Rock. Valley Danish Rocks Ron Jwork Tony Johnson Beaubi Henney Krueger Putouta Beeen

The Invisible Man Returns at Empress Theater

In a small town a midweek show offers wholesome entertainment with The Invisible Man Returns. The drug renders a man invisible leading to a fatal incident as the plot unfolds with mid June performances.

Nan

Grandson present at atm event noted in report

An ATM related incident mentions a grandson present at the scene. Details are limited in the fragments, but the involvement centers on the grandson and the ATM setting within the event. Further specifics are unavailable in the provided text.

Abbie Waterbury Pioneer Resident of Plymouth County Dies

Abbie Evelyn Mudgett Waterbury of Plymouth County dies at home in this city Thursday May 30 1940 after an illness of about three weeks Heart trouble aged 83 years 9 months 14 days born August 16 1866 in Milwaukee Wisconsin daughter of David and Abbie Carpenter Mudgett. married July 9 1875 to Abbie Waterbury later lived in Elk Point South Dakota Akron Hawarden and settled on a farm near Akron. survived by son Delbert L Mamie and Fern daughters Mamie Edgar and Chas S Bertrand two sisters Madora Smith and Myra OConnor eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren funeral services held at the Waterbury home conducted by Rev Hi Lease with hymns sung by Mary Burker and Mrs W H Lease pallbearers listed. interment Riverside Cemetery. relatives from Sioux City Elk Point and Hawarden attended

Abbie Waterbury Plymouth County Evelyn Mudgett Milwaukee Wis Orig David Abbie Carpenter Broken ‘Kettle Akron Portlandville Elk Point Hawarden Delbert L Mamie Daisy Fern Mr. Waterbury Greenleaf Elmer M. Green- Jeaf Ideedans Minas Della Lindsey Myron Muir Hugene Russell. Gillespie Sioux City Sylvan Elk. Point Ross. Booth TeMars Frank Bellwood Eula Moore Rochester Minn D. Hoge Long Beach Cal

Severe Storm Hits Locality With Heat Wave and Damage

A period of excessive heat followed by a severe rain wind and electric storm devastated nearby towns. Crops were washed out in places and power and telephone lines were knocked out by lightning. Homer Winnebago Nebr south of Sioux City suffered heavy damage with lives lost and property damage reported.

Frank Johnson Snd Wehee Homer Winnebago Nebr Sioux City Omaha ‘Creek

Children Day program at Manobia church noted

Next Sunday includes a fine program with Sunday school and baptism opportunity announced by Pastor W. H. Lease. A Children's Day offering will be taken and Epworth League will hold an important meeting Sunday night while the cabinet and nominating committee meet at 6. Worship is at 8 this evening with both morning and evening services urged for mutual benefit through church cooperation.

Manobia Hurch Epworth W. H. Lease

Trinity Lutheran Church Akron Schedule and Events

No Sunday school or service in Akron next Sunday. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Ebba Willis on Thursday afternoon June 13. Luther League in church parlors next Thursday evening with Wm Dirks serving. Annual Mission Festival Chatsworth on Sunday June 9 featuring German service at 10:30 a.m. and English service at 2:30 p.m. Speakers Rev Theo Mayer and Rev A Hanneman. Pastor Freda Meske.

Trinity Akron Ladies’’ Aid Ebba Willis Luther Wm. Dirks Chatsworth Theo. "Mayer A. Hanneman Fred

Timed Event Fragment at Daybreak Hours

An incomplete OCR fragment notes a period from 3 to 6 o'clock and an illegible name or label, suggesting a scheduled opening or event window. The readable portion mentions a time range and a partial place or person reference.

Memorial Day Visits and Services Recap in Plymouth County

Mrs. Mary Brownmiller of Sioux City visited relatives and friends on Memorial Day. Other locals, including Mrs. Guernsey from Chicago, J.B. Stecker family, and Mrs. J.A. Jenson, joined at homes in Plymouth County. The Veterans and community marched from the Masonic Temple to the Sioux River bridge, then to Catholic and Riverside cemeteries for services honoring naval dead. The day closed with a Legion salute and a bugler’s call.

Mary H. Shoulberg J. A Jenson Sidney Ave Missouri Poe & the Ozark St.’.Matthew’s Lutheran W.D. Hoge Long Beach Calif. Myre Eula Moore R. A Tochester Minn D. L Waterbury Harold Blades Aberdeen Mra Ss. J. Lowe Palms Calif Lewis Bly Hi. E Bradley Akron Legion Sioux River Bridge Riverside Heas Kingsley Prt Thé Legion Fring

Summons Esteemed Akron Woman Dies in 1940

Katherine Blum Hitzeman of Akron died May 30 1940 in St Josephs Hospital Sioux City Iowa after heart illness. She was 68 with three months of illness. Born February 13 1872 at Sublette Illinois she married Herman Hitzeman May 1 1897. Survived by husband daughter Mrs Thomas Burnight six brothers and one sister. Funeral held Monday at 9 o clock in Catholic church.

Mrvs Herman Hitzeman Akron Gt Hood St. Josephi’s Hospit Sioux City Iowa Katherine: Bhim Pater Elizabeth Blom Sublette Ilinois Plymouth County Ak+ron Trena Edwin Peter J. Blum Herman Hitzeman Thos Burnight Sioux Caroline Waldschmitt Los Angeles Calif Péter Ellendale Jacob Vermillion, S George Frank Bernard Edward

Catholic Church Services Side Note in June

Church notices list Sunday masses at St Patrick and St Catherine in Westfield with times around 8 and 10 am. Confession hours are stated for Friday and Saturday evenings, with Father C. Erns9 as pastor.

Marriage notices from Liberty township in June 1940

Short, fragmented notice detailing marriages on June 2 and June 3 1940 near Liberty township. Mentions individuals Welch Elmer Mook and Elmer Mook wife and daughter, with place and date hints. Readable portions indicate engagement announcements in WA area and references to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Welch.

Ray

Akron Rooster Day Boost For Farmers This Wednesday

Akron Commercial Club sponsors Rooster Day to aid farmers with poultry sales. Produce dealers will pay 14 4 cents extra per pound for roosters next Wednesday with weigh slips redeemable for cash or trade. Prizes and cash awards will be offered for top roosters. farmers encouraged to bring stock to Akron vendors for weighing and pricing.

Akron Akron Commercial Club

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