12 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1969
Page
1
Gerald F. Smith owner publisher Ray A. Smith publisher emeritus announces weekly publication in Akron Plymouth County Iowa. Subscriptions 3.00 per year six months 1.50 in Plymouth Sioux Woodbury counties Iowa and Union County South Carolina 3.50 per year elsewhere.
Westfield highlights report Mr and Mrs George Bern at the Iowa Department Convention of WW1 veterans in Sioux City and several visits among local families. Vacation Bible school program set for June 13 at Westfield Congregational church and study group meeting June 17 to discuss the upcoming school bond issue vote on June 30.
Public notice details a special election for the Westfield Community School District in Plymouth County Iowa on June 30 1969 to authorize bonds not exceeding 105000 for remodeling the existing building adding and furnishing. Precincts list polling places Hancock Hall Sunnyside High School Westfield High School Gym and times noon to 7 pm.
A digest of 20 to 60 years past Akron events includes sports results, marriages, births, church anniversaries, construction notes, and civic notices. Highlights mention Vermillion Bees beating Akron, new store footings, a World War II burial reburial, diamond jubilee planning, and various local marriages and school updates. These items reflect a small town’s memory across decades.
Community bulletin lists recommended mosquito and gnat control methods including Malathion and Sevin mixes for yards, aerial Dibrom for farms and golf courses, and home treatment guidance. Also reports on Apple Fireblight symptoms, pruning control, Union County 4-H events, and new Home Economics Agent Carol Redlin introductions with upcoming dates for leaders meetings, judging schools, and 4-H contests.
Sizable June activity list includes Alton and Orange City chambers sponsorship of a Fish Catching Party for youths through 14 in park area, Marcus Garden Club hosting its 35th annual Flower Show at American Legion hall, and Sioux Empire College announcing a 300000 expansion fund drive. Other notices cover pool openings, vacation issue from Leader-Courier, and youth employment efforts through LeMars Multi-Purpose Center.
Notice of a special school election in Plymouth County Iowa on remodeling and a bonds issue for Westfield Community School District. The board secretary Arlene M. Morehead signs the notice. published in Akron Register-Tribune on May 22 29 June 5 and 12 1969.
Funeral services for Charles J. Rundell were conducted at 2:00 PM Wednesday at the Hawarden Methodist Church with Rev. G S Bruland officiating. Burial followed in Hurley, South Dakota. Rundell, born April 13, 1892 in Turner County South Dakota, died Monday in a Sioux City hospital. He married Ethel Stoner on February 15, 1923. They lived in Union County SD before moving to Hawarden in 1959. Survived by widow, a daughter Joyce Vaan of Denver, three sons Keith of Minneapolis Lowell of Hawarden Gale of Sioux City, five grandchildren, a brother Price Rundell of Sioux Falls, and two sisters Pearl Nickum and Myrtle Rundell of Rochester.
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