Westfield Correspondence Notes Local Happenings and Changes
Rev. E T Briggs will exchange pulpits with Rev H Robinson of Akron Baptist Church next Sunday morning June 16. Duke Spaulding returns from Faribault to spend summer at home in Alonzo. Lily buys barber shop from W D Burnbut for his son Jean Lily. Born to Mr and Mrs James Buckingham a daughter June 10. Miss Blanche Ehlers returns from Clinton Iowa. Ellen Foley hospital relapse worsens. Hotel faces closure as Phillips relocates to Sioux City. Prof Schmalle visits Mobr home. Hemphill family visits Sam. Ladies Aid Society to meet at Har rington home. Hans Rasmussen and Robt Rasmussen seen in Akron. Orrin Shoemaker aids Phillips with moving. Three sunny days lift spirits. corn damaged by cold wet weather. E M Doyle's new building scaffold rising. Myrtle's 14th birthday celebrated with friends and gifts. J G Grebner and W J King install home phones. Ball game in Harry Attrill's pasture. married men beat single men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Briggs
H. Robinson
Akron Baptist
Chuach
Duke Spaulding
Faribault
Mion
H. E. Searls
Robt
Rassmussen
Akron
Adaville Items Snapshot Local Social Notes
Special correspondence from Adaville notes replanting corn and social visits. L L Morehead and family attended a gathering at the Myron Kanage home near Millnerville. Rev G W Mills bought a horse and buggy in LeMars. Ice cream social at Joe Baldwins was sparsely attended due to cold weather. Miss Miller hosted a school picnic in Hauswald grove then returned to Sioux City after a term. Mrs Lucetta Hoffman visited Mrs Ollie King. Alma Gaston of LeMars is visiting. Fourth of July plans spark discussion in Adaville. Mrs Bert Wilson and children from Jamestown are visiting relatives here. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Ed Dunnings of Potosia was buried at Adaville Cemetery on Wednesday, June 5. Friends gathered at Myrtle Heiden’s home on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Mills
LeMare
Joe Baldwins
Miss Miller
Hauswald Grove
Sioux City
Lucetta Hoffman
Ollie King
Alma Gaston
LeMars
Wilf Adaville
Bert Wilson
Jamestown
N. D
Andrew Wilson
H. J. Eckerson
Merrill
Ed. Dunnings
Potosia
Adaville
Akron High School Four Graduate Class Holds Commencement
The Akron public schools held the fourteenth annual commencement in the new opera house last Friday evening. Four graduates—Margaret Johnson, Frank Nelson, Victor Hays, and Rollo Baker—delivered orations on Corporations, Education, Progress in the Art of War, and In Unity There is Strength, under an oration substitute by Rev. C E Plummer after President Gault of the University of South Dakota missed his train. The program included piano solos, a vocal duet, a piano duet, and a benediction, with the class motto Excelsior and the Red Rose as the class flower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Public Schools
New Opera House
Gault
University of South Dakota, Vermillion
C. E Plummer
Nell Mules
Plummer
Iva Ervin Kennedy
H. J. Smith
Emily
Nettie Way
Margaret Johnson
Prank Nelson
Victor Hays
Rollo Baker
Richland Round-ups
Ole Tollefson of Woonsocket South Dakota visited relatives in Richland on Wednesday. Various locals including Anna Jacobson Iva Jefferies and Mary Fate connected with illnesses and visits. Community notes mention school primary room, crops, sick lists, social plans and Mrs. Simons visiting Vermillion relatives at the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Tollefson
Woonsocket, S. D
Richland
Plymouth County Holiness Campmeeting Opens at LeMars
The Plymouth County Holiness association holds its annual camp meeting at LeMars from June 21 to June 30 inviting all to join the effort for souls led by W. W. Jeffers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County Holiness Association
LeMars
W. W. Jeffers
Wade's Weekly Budget: Groceries and Produce Specials
Advertises North Bay Fresh Mackerel and assorted cheeses, prunes, clams from Richelieu, Diamond Flour, Lipton teas, Mandalay Sauce from Heinz, and old potatoes. Includes cooking tip for white rice, price mentions, and prompt delivery by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Wisconsin
North Bay
Richelieu
Akron Plans Big Fourth of July Celebration
Akron officials unveil plans for a large Fourth of July celebration featuring parades, live music, and a fireworks show. City organizers emphasize family activities, vendor booths, and safety measures for a community-wide event. Local groups will coordinate crowds, security, and sanitation services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Akron High School Alumni Banquet Marks Seventh Year
About thirty alumni attended the Akron High School Alumni association seventh annual banquet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Boyson Ross. Leo A. Douglass served as toastmaster with Edna Seamands delivering the welcome and Frank Nelson replying. Mrs. Hoskins and Mrs. Muhs presided over dinner. O J Smith won a postcard album in a post card contest. Officers for the next year were Alta Roas president Leo Douglass vice president Victor Hays secretary Nell Mubes treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron High School Alumni Association
Boyson Ross
Hoskins
Sioux City
Muhs
Leo A. Douglass
Edna Seamands
Frank Nelson
Helen Vallin
O. J. Smith
Alta Roas
Leo Douglass
Victor Hays
Nell Mubes
Out-of-town guests noted at midnight gathering
At about midnight a flash light picture was taken of the guests seated at the tables, after which the company dispersed, having had a very enjoyable evening. Out-of-town members present were: Miss Gladys Bonney of Norfolk Nebraska Miss Minnie Palm of LeMars and Miss Helen Vallin of Sioux City Miss Marel Ross came over from Vermilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Bonney
Norfolk
Nebraska
Minnie Palm
LeMars
Helen Vallin
Sioux City
Marel Ross
Vermillion
Rev Moore Married in Des Moines Event
Friends report Rev F L Moore former Akron M B pastor now at Radcliffe Iowa recently wed in Des Moines to a longtime friend. Community offers hearty congratulations to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Moore
Akron M. B
Radcliffe
Iowa
Des Moines
Birth notices for Waterbury and Skaff families
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Fred Waterbury southeast of town on Sunday June 0 1907 and a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Mile Skaff northeast of town on Wednesday June 12 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Waterbury
Mile Skaff
Akron Hosts Free Sports Day On July Fourth
All games and sports are free at Akron on July 4 as visitors enjoy a full lineup and no admission charges. Organizers promise an open schedule with varied activities and family accessible events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Big June Rise Threatens Sioux River Region
The Big Sioux River has risen sharply due to last week's heavy rains. In the 24 hours after noon Wednesday the river climbed nearly four feet, flooding bottom land and damaging crops. Much of the rise stems from the Rock River. About two feet of water covers the Rtade north of town, cutting off mail wagons and other vehicles where roads are washed out.
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Big Sioux
Rock River
Hoison Phonographs for sale at Mrs Smith's restaurant
The Hoison phonographs in several sizes offer any record you wish and blank records for your own productions. Available for sale at Mrs Smith's restaurant, call to hear this wonderful machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoison
Mra. Smith's
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Neutra
Rio Coffee Dee
Swift
Chapman
Westfield
Alonzo
Lily
W. D. Burnbut
Jean Lily
James Buckingham
W. D. Wilkeson
A. A. Wilson
E. 0. F. Mohr
Blanche Ehlers
Clinton
Ellen Foley
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Phillips
Schmalle
Mobr
E. L. Hemphill
Sam
Milo Mills
C. Harrington
Ladies’ Aid Society
Hans Rasmussen
Myrtle
J.G. Grebner
W. J. King
Harry Attrill
L. L. Morehead
Myron Kanage
Millnerville
Myrtle Heiden
Anna Jacobson
Iva Jefferies
Mary Fate
Mrs. Booker
Thurston Squires
Rev. L. R. Keckler
Bennett Home
Herb. Sargent
Roy Eagleson
W. H. H. Fate
Addie
Alice Fate
Richland School
Mrs. Warner
Jefferies
E. C. Swoyer
C. R. Simons
Wade
Lipton’s
Ceylon
Heinz
Wade the Grocer
Eagle Will
Rev. Moore
Phonographe and Records
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