Westfield News highlights and local events page
Debie and Russell Graves of Sioux City vacation at grandmother Bessie Buryanek home. Several marriages announced, Westfield High baseball at Meriden-Cleghorn and Sunnyside doubleheader. Carnival events, demotion derby, awards at Sioux Empire College banquet. Major League tryouts to Ida Grove on June 21 with 60 entries, spelling note, and local society notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debbie
Russell Graves
Sioux City
Bessie Buryanek
Virgil Ross
William Michael
Darcy Jacobsen
P.m
Westfield High School
Meriden-Cleghorn
Macey
Nebr
Sunnyside
Lucille
Ronnie
Eber Waterman
Kingsley
Ed Nelson
Marion Lewis
Bill Faust
George Henke
Jody Ann
Qmahka
Frank Welch
Ray Welch
Bridget Henke
Marcia Steffen
Mike Pavey
Marcus
Colleen Welch
Marcia
Westmar
Elmer Schuette
Craig
Robert
Welch
Mark
Westfield Carnival
Jack Calkin
Gaylord Lahr
Vernon Fedders
Darrel Taylor
Parks Home
Moville
Sheila Parke
St. Vincent Hospital
Joan Henke
Bridget
Ray Welchs
Omaha
Iowa
Sioux Empire College
Hawarden
Steve Halligan
Dan Hudek
Jack Borchers
John Jordt
Westfield
Helen Martin
Ida Grove
Beautiful
Godbersen
Town
Ghatwsworth Chats Share Weekend Socials and Visits
Special correspondents note a sequence of local visits across Hartley Sioux City and Akron. Guests include Clara Collmann and Ralph from Hartley, Jack Lake from Sioux City, Jim Molter, Elleny Moehlmann, and many family gatherings in Le Mars Treton and Vermillion.
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H. Collmann
Clara Collmann
Ralph
Hartley
Fred Schroeder
Jack Lake
Sioux City
G. Molter
Jim
George Moehlmann
Elleny
Dick Packard
Ashland
Nebraska
G. Moller
Henry Collmann
inigLe Mars
Jack Popken
Alcon
H. Liston
Nancy
Steve
Sam Jones
Treton
Lee Liston
Tre
Myron Coons
Ireton
Evelyn Renken
Chuck
Anna Meyer
Lloyd Meyer
Akron
R. Tentinger
Dean Weyen
Herman Weyen
Richard Tentinger
Cheryl
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Arthur de Raad
George Beeler
John Ludwigs
Ed Repp
Wisconsin Rapids
Wisconsin
John Repp
Leona Crawford
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Charles Henricks
Merlyn Lowell
Shirley Rasmussen
Michael Lowell
Card of thanks for Mrs. George Fickbohm
The family of Mrs. George Fickbohm thanks friends for sympathy after her death. They note Pastor Bunkowske visits and prays, the Peace Lutheran Choir, organist and ladies aid, Hawarden hospital staff, Dr. Shorega, Dr. Enebee, Mrs. Ruth Keiser, and Morningside Manor staff for care. God bless you all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fickbohm
Bunkowske
Peace Lutheran Choir
Hawarden Hospital
Shorega
Enebee
Ruth Keiser
Morningside Manor
George Fickhohm
Flag Day Reflections andCalls to Duty in Albert City
A Flag Day message contrasts seeing a cloth with seeing liberty, urging patriotism through citizenship. The piece notes June 14 by presidential proclamation and stresses that small towns survive by community life and civic faith, urging residents to keep Albert City from folding and to value local institutions.
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United States
Ind. News Review
C.M.S
Akron Hospital Admits Dismisses and Births Summary
Admissions include Paul Rolling of Le Mars Gladis Jammerthal and Pamela Powell of Akron Dismissals list Joyce Dreeszen Lois Nelson Mary Ellen Caskey all of Akron Paul Rollins Le Mars Births a son to Donald Caskey and wife of Akron on May 31 1972 and a son to Dennis Powell and wife of Westfield on June 6 1972
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Paul Rolling
le Mars
Gladis Jammerthal
Pamela Powell
Akron
Joyce Dreeszen
Lois Nelson
Mary Ellen Caskey
Paul Rollins
Donald Caskey
Dennis Powell
Westfield
Community Family Notes and Visits Across Homes
Nursing home news and social calls fill a week of visits and birthdays. Hartmanns call on Margaret Hartmann while John Wilken visits Alfred Wilken’s family in Le Mars. Westfield and Hawarden residents visit relatives. Hattie Bultman marks her 81st birthday with relatives serving cake and ice cream.
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Jim Hartmann
Hospers
Margaret Hartmann
John Wilken
le Mars
Alfred
Virgil Ross
Westfield
Gertrude Ross
Hattie Bultman
Walter Huebner
Hawarden
Shirley Nelson
Pat Klemme
Elsie Nelson
Harry Nelson
Plymouth United Presbyterian Church
Lizzie Tindall
Lillias Davidson
Betty Miller
Ethel Thorson
Lillian Swanson
Marel Bennett
Howard Dean
John Braker
Peter Hoffman
Alvin Campbell
Angel
Chester Campbell
Sioux City
Don Campbell
New Jersey
Jeannie Girard
Jim Merrigan
Earl Merrigan
Joan Merrigan
Burbank
Bill Lynch
Jennifer
Vermillion
Arnold Clark
Rochelle
Colette
Spencer
Iowa
Berlien Oltmann
Brunsville
Minnie Clark
Gerald Schnier
Norfolk
Nebr
Fred Brietbarth
Double funeral held for Roger and Reva Banks at Akron
Two funeral services were held May 27 1972 at Schroeder s Funeral Chapel Akron Iowa for Roger Banks 40 and Reva Banks born 1938 The services were led by Rev Ralph Burdette Burial was at Akron Riverside Cemetery Survivors include the Banks children and their families along with parents siblings and grandparents Roger was active in community projects and the Northwest Archaeological Society A county races notice follows detailing filings for county offices and potential primary races including incumbents and challengers from both parties.
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Schroeder
Akron
Iowa
Roger
Reva Banks
Ralph Burdette
Roger Banks
Westfield
U.S.D
U.S. Army
Northwest Archeological Society
Kirk
Timm
Eric
A. C. Banks
Donald
Florence Banks
Reva Hall Banks
Reva
Westfield Congregational Church
Henry Huls
Wayne Huls
Ronald Huls
Akron Riverside Cemetery
Vernon Ling
Lou Conway
Clare Lilly
Ed Nelson
Ed Tracy
David Lilly
Bill Joseph
David Lilly, Jr
Lowell Morehead
Norbert Izert
Jim Buryanek
Virgil Smith
Local News Highlights From Akron Area Events
Regular meeting notices, social visits, and community events across Akron and nearby towns. Residents attend, relocate, or celebrate, while local clubs and churches announce bake sales, fundraisers, and a degree conferment.
Way Back Yonder Akron highlights and obits 1902 1912 1922
Items from the Akron Register-Tribune note long ago events and births deaths marriages and sports. June 1902 commencement at Akron High School with seven graduates. deaths of Mrs. Wilber Keniston and others. baseball scores and local events. Subsequent years record births marriages and local sports results up to 1962 with community notes and club plans.
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Akron High School
M.E. Church
Wilber Keniston
Elk Point Small Boys
Akron
Akron Boys
Rollo Baker
Lionel Vargason
Battery
John Bligs
Ivy] Small
Richard Galloway
Elden Beeler
Lavern Swift
Seal van Sickle
Commercial Club
Akron High
West Sioux
Hawarden
Tom Matkin
Bob Borchers
Jim Gabel
Obituary of Hattie H. Retch 78 of Le Mars
Hattie H. Reich Retch 78 of Le Mars died unexpectedly on Monday June 5 1972 at Floyd Valley hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday June 7 at Grace Lutheran Church Le Mars. She was born February 9 1894 in Battle Creek Nebraska to Gustav and Olga Reich and married Carl J Reich May 17 1916 at Loretta Nebraska. The couple farmed near Akron Hinton and Le Mars moving to Le Mars in 1949. Survived by seven sons Irwin Eugene Arthur Roland Robert Charles Lawrence and four daughters Shirley Helen Dorothy Alice and a sister Clara Gerling. 28 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren much more. The piece includes a later letter about blight on the area and community hopes attributed to Columbus Jime tlon Gazette.
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Hattie H. Retch
le Mars
Floyd Valley Hospital
Luken-Johnson
Grace Lutheran
Nebr
Akron
Hinton
la Mars
Grace Lutheran Church
Reichi
Irwin
Eugene
Sioux City
Arthur
Lakewood
Calif
Roland
Waverly
Robert
Charles
Lawrence
Chester
Shirley) Mosner
Wayne
Helen) Kenowith
Roger
Dorothy) DeYoung
Alice Ege
Julius
Clara) Gerling
Norfolk
Canker Worm Defoliation Noted in Akron County Shelterbelts
Reports from around the county describe canker worms defoliating shelterbelt shade trees. Watch trees and apply treatment if injury is extensive, especially if last year’s defoliation occurred. Recommended controls include mixing specific pesticides in water and spraying about 10 gallons per 10-15 foot trees as damage appears.
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Levin
W. P
W.P
Home Canning Qs and Safety Plus Summer Boating Tips
This fragment covers home canning safety against oven processing and water bath use with guidance on pressure levels. It also includes notes on floating fruit, a request for a free booklet, summer drowning statistics and improvised flotation ideas, plus basic calcium facts and a trivia note about Uncle Sam's first cartoon in 1852.
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Plymouth
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Woodbury
Iiona
Union County
No NeAber Association
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Main Street
Malvern Leader
Ghatsworth
Albert City
Ike
Merk
Akron Hospital News
Nursing Home News
Mare Bennett
Curtis Lewison
Percy Smiter
Ed Blum
Aro
Claire Steele
Fred Claesson
Arnold Mohning
Steele
Jim Waite
le Mars Democrat
Walter Erickson
Route 5
Charles Larson
Remsen
Dick Hatz
Walt Erickson
le Mars Daily Sentinel
Marie Metz
Denver
Colo
George Haller
James A. Jensen
Vesper
O.E
John Schuchard
Paul's LG
W.S.C.S
Wesley Methodist Church
Garvin
T. Robert Burnight
Battle Creek
Mich
Edith Baker
Dick Richters
Richard Richters
Fred Richtere
Tripp
Debbie Palmer
Darrell Palmer
Robin Anthony
Arden Rozell
Matthew Scott
Richard Rozell
Marshalltown
Lois Marie Kuni
University of South Dakota
Rainbow Girls
Ford
Boyd
Veterinary Clinic
Emery Tucker
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
W. P. Tucker
Delmar Gerrietis
Washburn
Jennifer Arlene
Darrell Gerrietts
Dwayne Erks
el Paso
Texas
Dwayne
el Paso Herald-Post
Akron Register- Tribune
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Eagles
Taylor Drapery
Oma Gassman
LaVada Gale
Flora Cassena
Rena Gabel
Howard Johnson
Tillie Lamoureux
John Orris
Minnesota Bible College
Rochester
Minn
Dean Orris
Beverly Peterson
Lloyd Peterson
Jack Mockler
Sibley
Bonnie Lea Bakery
Hansen Plumbing Co
Mockler Sales and Service
Mockler
Mary Lou Feauto
Mac Thorson
Martha, Mason
Mary Joyce
A. W. Hummel
Marc Thorson
Brookings, M.D
Marc
Gloria
Thorson Drug Store
First National Bank
Lance David Christensen Erks
Gene Erks
Charles L. Dirks
Jill Ann Dirks
Sargent's Add
Humboldt Independent
Clarinda Herald Journal
Akron Register-Tribune
Dune
N. M. Hansen
I. E. Spears
Mary Elfen Neary
William B. Ross
Clyde L. Whitaker
Aug. Hein
George Husted
Patrick Boden
George Allen
Russell Pollock
Ethel Marie Hammer
Amos W. Hartman
Neary's Park
Richard Milner
Donald Neal
Edith Baldwin
Rollo J. Baker
Alton
Mattson
Mary Connolly
Nancy Lowry
Douglas R. Beges
Elsa Cassell
John T. Ross
Vernon Bauerly
Richard Frerichs
Lester Heyl
Roland Newberg
Donald Gant
Catherine Libby
Donald Langle
Joan Anderson
Donald Fickbohm
Yankton
Lefty" Swift
Jacob B. Ruble
George Barker
Columbus
Akron Regi
Economic Research Service
USDA
Chuck Norby Union Co
Catol Redun
Hxieharoa
Howe Economics
ADEE
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