Akron farmer Parker dies after long illness
Dée Parker, well known farmer living ten miles southeast of Akron on the Foley farm in Tohnger township, died Monday from a sudden illness after returning from chores. Born February 22, 1881, he lived in Plymouth county, served six years in the U. S. Army, and married Ethel Neal on January 29, 1916. Survived by his wife, four stepchildren, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral held at Adivitle DT. GB church with large attendance. interment in LeMars city cemetery.
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Dée Parker
Foley
Mr. Parker
Fala
Mentes
Ifa Addon Domigs
Ios
Wig
Plymouth
Marinus Avocationa
U. S. Army
Ethel Neal
Tohnger Township
Kate Moore
William @. Parker
Peter Parker
Wenzel Parker
Akron
Vicinity
Fannie Butler
Senay
Annie Oaks
Pleasant Hill School Notes
Pleasant Hill School notes recount a late May closure after a program and field events. Eighty attendees enjoyed a juvenile supper at the schoolhouse. First grade awardees and several students earned penmanship and attendance recognitions. Eighth grade graduation events and county chorus were highlighted with remarks by Major Coursey.
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Shoolhouse
Lorraine Kulvik
Dore Beeler
Oscar Anderson
Palmer
Marlo Anderson
Dorothy Greanwood
Dorothy Klemme
Didon Beeler
Herbert
Elmar McMillan
Severn
Wk Paint
Mildred Dick Anderson
Major Coursey
Mitchell
Orville Welch
Hubert Kulvik
Bearroen Clark
Elvera Abraham
County Maals
Five Members Finish Course C at Bronx Valley Times Club
Last Sunday the Bronx Valley Times club met at Union Creek base to continue Record Course C. Five members completed the course bringing the total to seven. Several have qualified as Maykemen though no one has achieved higher qualifications yet. Notable names include Emery Caridan Sharpshooter Leonard Caridon ex pert Mayor Hofetad Marksman William Johnson Expert and James Tal Joy Sharpalinoter. Next Sunday the club will meet at Larson's lane and members intending to shoot Course C are urged to attend. Dx scullya Officer Carlson plans to start with 22 calibre rifles soon to reduce practice costs for members. Watch for further announcements.
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Bronx Valley Times Club
Union Creek
Emery Carlaon
Leonard ‘Caridon
Mayor Hofetad
Wllliam Johnson
Jamea Tal~ Joy
Larson's
Lane
Thia
Carlson
Akron Country Club Hosts Ladies Day And Events
The Akron Country club hosted its first Ladies Day of the season with a handicapped tournament won by Mrs. Ronshach, a luncheon, and afternoon bridge led by Mrs. Stecker. A next Ladies Day is set for June 18. A regular Tournament Day and Dinner occurred Monday with a sail two-ball four game event won by Mrs. Burnight and J. Jetson. Dinner attendance was high and high bridge scores went to Mrs. Dirks and J. Arkins. The men prepare for a first match against Hawarden on Sunday June 14 at 1:90 pm. Inter-city play continues with other dates to be announced, including a return match in Ard Warden on July 12.
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Akron
T. L. Burnight
J. A. Jetson
Henry Dirks
J. J. Arkins
Akron Golf Club
Senann
Suniway
Hawarden
Arron Ja
Hna
Warden
Christian Church Notes Highlights Weak Program and Call to Attendance
A church notes column praises a fine program and crowd, urges stronger Bible school turnout, and thanks workers. It calls members to boost attendance for the next three Sundays to match last year’s second quarter and invites families to church and Bible study. Also notes visits by Wm Plumb, instructor at the University of Missouri.
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Christian Church
Wesel
Wwe
County Legion and Auxiliary in meeting here
The American Legion and Auxiliary of Plymouth county host a meeting in Akron Tuesday evening with county posts represented. The Drum and Bugle corps of Waamer Dost Lenies, forty pieces, in new uniforms performed a drill. LeMars recently won in the district drill at Rock Rapids and aims for the Davenport state convention April 3 to 5. Auxiliary chairwoman Mrs. Edwin Jfoltgrewe presided. welcome by Tiltus J. Arkin. The Girls’ sextette of the local High School sang. The meeting discussed civic duties and democratic gov ernment responsibilities.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Plymouth County
Akron
Legion
American Legion
Waamer Dost
Lenies
LeMars
Blaventh
Rock Rapids
Jaym Dorvston
Davenport
Edwin Jfoltgrewe
Remaan
Legion Hall
Tilius J. Arkin
M. G. Trwin
Merrill
Ruth Dayirtgon
Lulu Clnasden
Elizabeth Shoulberg
Naomi Thorson
Louie Anfingson
Dorothy Clark
LeMara
Paul Snyder
Enida Snyder
George W. Cullenian, Jr
Granville
Eleventh District Legion
Kingsley
the Auxiliary
MANY GIRLS STOP CONVENTION AT TOWN MEETING
The article describes a large convention of many girls who gathered for state meetings and various clubs. It lists numerous named ladies, a community event in Plymouth County, and a Dairy Wield day with a judging contest won by George Ruth earning him a chance to represent the Plymouth Woodbury Cow Testing association in Waterloo in October. A kittenball game closed the day. 125 people attended the program and shared a meal.
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Mymonelothily
Ave
Varinna
Olth
Pliya
Elie Inve
Marion
Lowa Ip Club
Chodure- Wein
Minkin Ba ‘Ana
Tovedrnaroney
Plymouth Ecounty
Portland
Alden Cumming
Wayne Snyder
Liberty
Minn
LD Daw
George Ruth
Witerloo
Tad Wright
C. Lanny
Plymouth County
Karl Behaltz
Dairy Extension Department of
Ames
John Lanny
Portland Farm Bureau Notes Turn 11 Meeting at Township Mall
The Portland Township Prem Bureau holds its monthly business meeting Tuesday evening at 6 oclock in the Township Mall. Mrs. G T Snyder and Mrs. Harwie serve refreshments while Mrs Hart man and Mrs Baker entertain. 4 H gleig presents American Girl Beauty Products stunt as a rally day teaser in Le Mars.
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Portland Farm Bureau
Portland Township
Prem Bureau
Township
Snyder
Harwie
Hartman
Baker
Gleig
Lye
le Mars
Pleasant Hill U U Church Sunday Services and Children’s Day
Pleasant Hill United Church invites all to Sunday school at 1 pm and worship at 11 am on Sunday June 21 for Children’s Day. Mrs Clotlofstad and Mrs Netto Deniseun are elected delegates to the annual conference. A children’s chorus will sing and all children are invited to join. Pastor Wm A Sauer leads the services.
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Pleasant Hill U. 8
IL A. m
Mra
Clot Klofstad
Uele- Rats
Netto Deniseun
Supervisors Hit Snag in County Valuation Plans
The June 1 meeting of the board of supervisors reveals wide disagreement on land values and improvements across townships. Assessors propose varied methods, causing uneven county valuations and likely a push to the state board for adjustment. Methodist Church notes follow with holiday schedule and local moves in the community.
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Equnttatisnn
Talon
LeMara
Ansessors
Pascanment
Insoma
Boards of Review
Jinvan
County road contracts let for modern improvements
County road contracts were awarded for drainage and bridge work in the county. The Wage Road, from Sunnyside to West Held, plus adjacent segments, will be rebuilt with several miles of new paving and culverts. Clark Breed of Morrill won the bridge and culvert project at 11.7 cents per cubic yard, after bids under prior years’ rates.
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County Road
Moat
Seasinn
Wudhowday
Iast
TeaMare
Imyiraveninnt
County Roadé
Eylvert Worl
Maleeta
Sunnyside Pelo
Weat- Held
Klix Aniles
Adaville Road
Terry Greele
Morrill
Drymouth County
Fenren Willington
Immanuel English Lutheran Church Service Report
The Immanuel English Lutheran Church schedule for Sunday June 14 lists morning worship at 11am led by Pastor Saimiidlann. A Missionary Society meeting follows at 8 oclock with Mrs. Wm Wyhe and Mrs. Oscar Johnson as hostesses. a reception by Mrs. Brinand and Elquer of Aleron is noted. A social event is planned near town on June 6 and June 4 near Be,anil Maul Southwest of town.
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The
Missionary Society of the English Lutheran Church
Saimiidlann
Ctork
the Missionary Society
Oelnck
Wm. Vai Wyhe
Oscar Johpson
Te May
Brinand
Elquer
Aleron
Ind
Conrail Woarmiait
Anil Maulene
County Nurse Work Continues Amid Red Cross Support
In Plymouth county the county nurse program will proceed with continued county welfare cooperation and Red Cross funding for travel and expenses. A rally day at Cleveland Park, June 2, drew 160 4-H girls and mothers from county clubs, featuring music memory, plays, and club awards, with Dorothy Stellin as president and Eminent performances by Liberty and other townships.
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Cleveland Parke
Lellars
Plymouth County
Vormn Trometer
Liberty Township
Pearl Sims
H.d.ua
Evelyn Wetreatry
Unie
Potland
Johnson
Stungerford
Lik Horn
Ind
Liberty
Amity
Borland Township
Josephine Arnquist
Bukke
Letty
Wikbhorn
Henry
Henry Twnahl
C. H. Thimpsay
Mrs John Lucken Dies After an Operation
Mrs John Lucken, aged 47 years 6 months 1 day, of Union Township Johnson County, died June 6 1881 after an embolism following an operation nine days earlier. She was born December 1, 1904, taught in local schools, married John Lucken, and lived on a farm near Ruble. Survived by husband Howard Blankenberg sister Johanna Kassell brother in law and other relatives. Funeral service at St Joseph Catholic church Elleni a brief sermon by Rev McKennie. Interment Calgary Sioux City. Long obituary notes church and civic involvement. In early June a big band gypsies visit town. town officers pursued them after forthright attempts to collect money. Union Creek Ladies’ Aid to hold a sale at Waldenfelder meat market on Saturday June 29.
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Johnaan
Lucken
Aziby
Ands Marienberg
Morrill
Syed
Linenin
Hig
Merrill
Uji-Thaching
Waa
Vural
John Locken
Johnson
Rainfall figures show May shortfall, crops boosted by early June rain
Local weather observer Orlin C. Moore reports five months of rainfall in 1931 differed from 1930, especially May with eight point one five inches versus point eight nine. Overall moisture shortage totaled three point six three inches through May, but early June brought nearly an inch of precipitation aiding crops.
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He Reearis
Orlin C. Moore
Perrones
Theo
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Houston
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Racine
Wis
Daugster
Lila Dibble
Rockford, DL
Mre. Shoulberg
Raptlat Aiarch
LaVerne Anderann
Loulae Anfingon
Aurora Afvellus
Datling Botton
Thelma,Hokskén
Ruth Chamhberlain
Betty Chamberlain
Jean Coleman
Betty Dirks
Agnes Granquist
Eymer Land- Kron
Gilbert Mallon
Roger Nylund
Jeannette Adame
Rutseoll Hultgren
Wilma Ericson
Vera Seeley
Abit Ralph
Shoda Maa Stiichart
Ladies’ Aid
Albert Anderson
Wm. Ericson
Tone 13
D. J. Edward, Paator
Wm, Plumb
University of Missouri
Columbia
Morningelde College
Crone
County Legion and Auxiliary
American Légion Dram and Bugle Corps
Astreet
Airon Gand
Ireland
Board OF Houalization
Boardass
Methodist Church
Epworth
George Stuyter
Hobart Ross Farm
Santry
Evermore
County Red Cross Chapter
Millee
TyYmonth
American Tod Cross Society
Weil
Ann Mrusnuraen
Woolbury Enonty
Fane
Katherine Stonger
Minay
Ted Cross Tire
Gie
Tvislan Offiei
Tin Red Cross
St. Lois
Selena Snd
Abe Fel Cross
Ace
Earl Ivin
Keith Blookbuyn
Everett
Wash
Stella
Hattie Stcichups
John Lucken
Shei
Kansan
Brothen
Gow
Travor
Bille Brady
U. G. Miller
Gypsies
Waldenfeller
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