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Newspaper

Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1948

Page

6

Legion Juniors Drop First Tilt of the Season

Akron Junior Legion opened with a practice game against Remsen Juniors on the local diamond, Remsen winning. Six teams compete in Plymouth county Junior Legion tournament in Akron starting Monday, June 14, with Akron facing Kingsley at 2:00 pm and byes for Merrill and Remsen.

Akron Junior Legion Remsen Legion Akron le Mars Plymouth County Junior Legion Kingsley Hinton Merrill Remsen

Akron Church of Christ Bible School and Meetings

The Akron Church of Christ holds Bible School 10 to 11 a m and Communion worship 11 to 12 with Christian Endeavor from 2 30 to 4 Friday June 11. Elders and Deacons meet Monday June 14 official board meeting and Wednesday June 16 Men s Fellowship night. Sermon titled The Mirages of Hell. Carl Holdsworth minister.

Akron Church OF Christ Bible School Christian C. E Carl Holdsworth

V V F W Auxiliary News and Local Visit

Regular meeting of V V F W Auxiliary at the Legion Hall Monday at 8 o clock sharp. Remember prizes for Bingo after the meeting. Miss Lulu Claassen of Sioux City visited relatives and friends here Sunday.

V. B. W. AuxiLiary the Legion, Hall Idah Behmer Lulu Claassen Sioux City

Akron Young Men Receive Degrees at Iowa Commencement

Three Akron area men were part of the University of Iowa spring commencement in Iowa City on June 5. LeRoy Kirwan Burker earned a Master of Fine Arts, Claude Weasley Burrill a Bachelor of Arts, and Sherman Glenn Sayles a Bachelor of Arts. Burrill was among eleven students with highest B A scholastic standing. about 1,400 degrees were awarded in total. President Virgil M. Hancher presided. Graduates came from 42 states plus Washington D C and 16 foreign countries including Canada China Czechoslovakia Hawaii India Lebanon Norway Panama Peru and Turkey.

Akron University of Iowa Iowa City LeRoy Kirwan Burker Eunice Parker Claude Weasley Burrill L. L. Burrill Sherman Glenn Sayles Bertha Sayles Claude Burrill University of Town Virgil M. Hancher University Washington, D. C Canada China Czechoslovakia Hawaii India Lebanon Norway Panama Peru Turkey

Big Springs Baptist Church State Conference Schedule

The Big Springs Baptist Church hosts a State Conference at te Dalesbury Baptist church from June 10 to 13. Activities include Band practice Monday at 8:30 p m Bible study and prayer at 8:15 p m and choir rehearsal at 9:00 p m on Wednesday. Thursday June 17 features a Missionary Society meeting chaired by Milford Anderton with hostesses Mrs Clifford Anderton Mrs Arnold Lunda and Mrs Algie Larson and minister AS Miller.

Te Dalesbury Baptist Church Missionary Society Clifford Anderton Arnold Lunda Algie Larson Milford Anderton Miller

Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Service and Camp Dates

Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church invites parishioners to Sunday school at 9:46 a.m. and Holy Communion with new members at 10:50 a.m. A religious film Queen Esther will be shown at the Auditorium at 8 p.m. District Luther League Camp opens Sunday afternoon June 13 at Lake Okoboji and runs through Saturday afternoon June 19.

Luther League Lake Okoboji

Union Creek Lutheran Church Weekly Notices

Union Creek Lutheran Church announces a full week of services and activities led by Pastor David J Roy. Holy Communion and adult confirmations scheduled, with Sunday school at 10 30 a m. Evening events include a Queen Esther film and choir rehearsals plus youth fellowships and district camp dates at Lake Okoboji. ORVILLE N NELSON minister.

Karl Silkebakken Esther Ehurch Ehuurch Lake Okoboji Orville N. Nelson

Local News Notes from Hawarden and Nearby

Multiple brief items report visits by Mrs Reuben Heubner and baby in Hawarden. Ralph Rasmussen family in Ell Point. Bob Jones taking a job at a Sergeant Bluff brick and tile factory. a Freedom lodge meeting scheduled. Akron vs Kingsley baseball on June 17 at Akron grounds and Akron at Vermillion on June 13. Ed and Ray Hartmen on an elevator job at Ledyard. cement brick work continuing on the McLane Markus store building. Sgt Vincent Pollock visiting from Fort Leavenworth. Kenneth Hasenbank back from Lincoln medical preps for vacation. Ms C B Graves and daughter visiting St Louis relatives. Mr Graves and others traveling for business. Axel Johnson and relatives visiting. Johnson-Wyatt wedding attendees. Kenneth Simeon, visiting relatives, then heading to California. dinner guests at the Osterthan home include several from Milford and Lake Park. Sunday visitors from Craig, LeMars, Sioux City.

Reuben Heubner Baby Hawarden Ralph Rasmussen Ell Point Bob Jones Sergeant Bluff Tows Freedom Lodge Akron Thursda Kingsley Vermillion Ray Hartmen Ledyard Town McLane-Markus Vincent Pollock Fort Leavenworth Kansas Max Pollock Kenneth Hasenbank Lincoln University of Nebraska Art Hasenbank C. B. Graves St. Louis H. Shoubherg J. R Graves Axel Johnson Eric Pearson John and Clark Floodwood Minn Lorraine Johnson Chicago Johnson-Wyatt Kenneth Simeon Greg New York City Frank Simeon California Kenneth U.S. Navy San Francisco Aug. Osterthan Henry Schroeder Wash, Timmons Carol Lyn Milford Iowa Ed. Wilson Lake Park Walter H. Klemme Arval Jurgensen John Tammen Filert Ludwigs Craig Fred Renken LeMars Harold Frerida Jimmy Sioux City

Akron Church Wedding a Pretty Sunday Event

The Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron hosted the wedding of Alta Wyatt daughter of Mr and Mrs Gseer Wyatt and Arden Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Emil Johnson at 8 20 Sunday June 6 The double wing ceremony was officiated by Pastor David J Ray Music included a piano solo and a duet with Johny Frisk The bride wore white marquisette with Chantilly lace and a tiara carried yellow roses The bridal party included Alma Wyatt maid of honor and Avlys Luhrs Judy Decker and Ellen Kay Johnson as bridesmaids flower girls wore yellow organdy gowns Yellow and white petals lined the aisle Guests traveled from several states among them Floodwood Minn Sioux City IA and Chicago IL The reception followed in the church parlors.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Alta Wyatt Gsear Wyatt, Hardy Iona Arden Johnson Emil Johnson Akron David J. Ray Henning Shoulberg Alvin Frisk Japan Alma Wyatt Avlys Luhrs Gaza Iowa Pink Shasta Daisies, Judy Decker Chicago Ellen Kay Johnson Roger Johnson Harvey Peters Virgil Wyatt Hardy Ronald Klinkenberg Rock Rapids Oscar Wyatt Phyllis Berge Bede Jaws Minnie Johnson Harley Lewison Arthur Hasenbank Clare Morehead Lester Parker Patricia Dirks Helen Lewison Wilma Lovenson Marjorie Parker Dorothy Peters Marilyn Sampson John Decker Lorraine Johnson Wilmette Ilinois Axel Johnson Eric Pearson Clark John Floodwood Minn Lee Peterson Kadoka Harvey Peterson Mitchell S.D Elmer Franzen Wayne Kenneth George L. Johnson Quiu Claassen E. L. Williamson Sioux City M. J. Robbins Janice Gene Albany Judy Burl Wyatt Ames C. H. Larsson Jr Fern Early LeRoy Williamson Denison Chris Schneider Mary Alice Davis Renwick Francis Taylor Livermore Htta Raymond Rosa Chester Ogan William Wyatt Charles Wyatt Town

Through the Norka theater lineup and film notes

Advertisement details cinema offerings for the week at the Norka theatre including western with songs Along the Oregon Trail with Monte Hale and Adrian Booth, a farce comedy Out for the Blue with George Brent and Virginia Mayo, and a horse racing drama Thats My Man starring Dan Ameehe Catherine McLeod Roscoe Karns and Joe Prisco with finale racing sequences expected to thrill audiences.

Talking Picture Norka Oregon Trail Monte Hale Adrian Booth Hale Northwest Clayton Moore Moore Oregon Jim George Brent Virodinia Mayo Carole Landis Ann Dyu‘yak Turban Bey New York Greenwich Village Filmfare Man Dan Ameehe Catherine McLeod Roscoe Karns Joe Prisco

Local Visits and Club Meetings Near Sioux Falls

Mrs. Clarence Krose visited Sioux Falls the first of the week. Mrs. Duane Stinton traveled to Mapleton Iowa to visit relatives. Wm. Boden arrived from St. Paul to see family and friends. The Shady Dell club plans a June 15 meeting at Mrs. Lone Parker’s home. The Union Creek Extension club meets June 14 at Mrs. Alvin Frisk’s home. A fishing trip to Northern Minnesota and Canada was taken by several men. An enlarged up swing door was installed at the City Hall fire department annex to accommodate a larger rural fire truck.

Clarence Krose Sioux Falls Duane Stinton Mapleton Iowa Wm. Boden St. Paul Minn Lone Parker Union Creek Extension Club Alvin Frisk Wv. G. Adams J. Dirks Robert Adams Harvey Taylor Minnesota Canada

Akron Ball Team Loses Opening to Remsen at Night Game

After a six game win streak Akron dropped the season opener 5 to 3 to arch rival Remsen at their new lighted field Sunday night. Bruner pitched for Remsen and helped secure the two run lead. Akron rallied briefly in the fourth but could not overcome the visitors.

Akron Remsen Jack Bruner Ace Twirler University of Iowa Storm Luke White Bruner Cliff Miller Arm Brown Sehon Miller Harmon Matgen Akyon Lefty Swift Matejka Nuckells Kelly Peterson Sehone Bob Tucker el. Tucker Wetzaler Vanderloo Swift Brown Tollefson Tucker Peck Nuckolis Wetseler Phil Beaubien C. Hartman

First Baptist Church Churon June Activities

Schedule from First Baptist Church Churon lists Sunday School at 9 a.m. with Alvin Peterson superintendent and a Children’s Day service at 11 a.m. A Wednesday June 16 book review and devotions followed by a Thursday June 17 women’s association session include a morning class and an evening banquet. A Friday June 18 class meeting precedes United Sunday services at the school auditorium.

Alvin Peterson Clair McCorkell Ren The Ladies’ Association Ars Victor Andersen LK. Westadt Muriel Winquist the Association Ab Fistchurch Sioux City Queen Mother Church Jtan Ellis L, Jackson

Hoschler Post American Legion Elects Officers

At the June regular meeting of Hoschler Post 181 Akron the following officers were elected for the coming year Commander Lloyd Port Vice Commander Juli Adair Adjutant Gordon Rossow Finance Officer H d Wetzeler Chaplain Rev Ellis Jackson Sergeant at Arms Parnell Boetger Post Historian Otto Larsen Post Service Officer Lowell Burvill Executive Committee Fred Weber KK D Clark W G Adams Floyd Wilcox

Hoschler Akron Lloyd Port Juli Adair Gordon Rossow H. H. Wetzeler Ellis Jackson Parnell Boetger Otto Larsen Lowell Burvill Fred Weber Kk. D. Clark W. G. Adams Floyd Wilcox

Local social notes and community updates in Sioux Falls area

Multiple brief items note visits and travels of residents from Sioux Falls and nearby towns, hospital admission for L J Cross, a University of Iowa commencement with son Claude among 2400 graduates, and a Union County Farm Bureau meeting in Akron with a Sioux City Story film. Also mentions a carrier boys trip to Denver and a Waterbury Dairy homogenizer enabling Vitamin D milk production and nonseparation of cream and skim.

Akron Union County Farm Bureau Hoyt School Vic Clark Sioux City Story Sioux City Journal Donald Huygens Des Moines Register and Tribune Denver Rocky Mountain Donald Wade Chicago Waterbury Jias Amt Cral

Akron Defeats Lake Park Nine In Close Ball Game

Akron wins 6 to 1 over Lake Park in a well played contest at home. Billy Enockson started for Akron while Don Dahlke pitched for Lake Park. Key moments include a first double play in the third, Bob Tucker's three base hit in the fourth, and steady Akron defense buoying the offense throughout proceedings.

Akron Lake Park Billy Rip) Enockson Watters McGuigan Lugo van Westen Vanderloo Lundquist Don Dahlke Iowa State Teachers College Peck Lago Miller Harmon Swift Bob Tucker Pec el. Tucker Parker MccGuigan Hopper

Moir Expands East of Implement Building

Carl R. Moir begins a new addition to the eastern side of his implement building, expanding capacity and space for operations.

Carl R. Moir

Drive to Open for Boy Scout Funds Drive

On Friday June 18 a group of local men will begin the annual canvass for Boy Scouts of America funds. The drive supports boys summer camps literature awards and local offices with volunteers serving in boys work. A further notice will appear next week.

Boy Scouts of America Boys of America United States

Adaville Evangelical United Brethren Church Notice

Church schedule and services outline with Bible study and worship times. Minister Virgil E. Shickell presiding. Evening and Wednesday prayer meeting details included.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legion Juniors Plymouth County Vv. F. W. Auxiliary News Big Springs Baptist Church Mmanuel Eng David J. Roy Union Creek Luth Queen Kisther District L. L Lake Oko Voji Ladies’ Aid Frostesses Gee, Adamson Methodist Church Pleasant Hill Akron Church Miss Alta Wyatt Register-Tribune Canton First Baptist Churon American Legion Frank Ahsemuacher Pipestone Abs Paul Burt Omaha Nebr Net‘tie Mann L. J. Cross Methodist Hospital Donald Cross Boone Lyla Cook Kimball, SD Guy H Gerald F. Smith Mars Cook Guy H. Smith Claude Adaville God Virgil E. Shickell
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