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Newspaper

Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1929

Page

4

Akron Beats Hawarden In Local Golf Match 33 to 10

Akron golf team defeats Hawarden by 33 to 10 in a 16 player match on local links. Dr N J Brown of Akron shot 70 for low score. Langdon led Hawarden with 76. Followed are individual scores and points for both sides amid windy conditions.

Akron Hawarden N. J. Brown Langdon Alcester L. W. Koch Hammitt St. Ak JL Lee Nesses W. J. Davidson Johnson Chas. Allen Pierson H. Rosabach Nelson M. Smith E. Koch

F B Auto Trip to Ames June 16 17

Plymouth County Farm Bureau plans an auto caravan to Iowa State College at Ames on June 16 and 17. Departure from Kingsley around 8:30 a.m. Sunday, travel via Pierson Correctionville Ida Grove Auburn Carroll and Boone. Picnic lunch en route. Overnight lodging at Elm Lodge 75 cents per person. Monday spent on campus with return Monday evening or Tuesday morning. Some may stay longer to explore the experiment station grounds.

F.B Ames Plymouth County Farm Bureau Iowa State College Experiment Station Kingsley Pierson Correctionville Ida Grove Auburn Carrol Boone Elm Lodge

Origin of the naval orange in the United States

An account traces the first successful importation of naval orange stock to Scot John Saunders and notes a 1838 Florida plant transfer by a Brazilian island planter. It covers Hogg of New York and a Seminole war destruction of plants, with the owner later moving to Haiti.

United States Iam Saunders Saunders Thomas ‘Hoge New_York Brazil Florida Hogg Broadway Twenty-third Street New York Haiti

Fatigue as a Danger Signal Warns of Lower Output

Industrial research attributes reduced output and poorer quality to worker fatigue. Accidents surge near quitting time, says Walter Freeman of George Washington University. Fatigue acts as a protective mechanism to prevent overload, though utter exhaustion is rare and a second wind may allow continued but depleted performance.

Walter Freeman George Washington University

Nature Will Out Aesop Fable About Change of Nature

In an ancient tale Jupiter and Venus debate whether a living being can change its nature. Jupiter turns a cat into a maiden and she marries a young man. A mouse appears and the bride cannot resist pouncing, proving Venus right that nature will out.

Jupiter Venus Aesop

Sundial Betimes Beckons Time Tests in Old World Garden

A London Chronicle writer recalls discovering a sundial in a friend’s Old World garden near a Huntingdonshire town. Reading the dial in British summer time, he is startled to find it kept true time, while the friend notes sundials are readable only in summer. The narrator calls the act meddling with eternal things.

Huntingdonshire London Chronicl

The Madonna Lily Symbol in Christian Art Through History

Since the twelfth century the lily has held priority in Christian art symbolizing parity. Known as the Madonna lily, it is said to originate in the Levant and spread with Roman civilization across Europe. Its pure upright stalk leaves and petals convey purity.

Levant Europe

Gems From Doctor Jobnsing Delightful Public Remark

A Louisville Courier item notes a gag about a great lexicographer and a soulful appearing lass. Goldsmith is pressed to hear her speak, but Doctor Jobasing warns against it recalling a prior encounter where the woman called him an old tub of tripe.

Doctor Jobnsing Goldsmith Abe Doctor Jobasing Louisville Courier

Splendid View Opens Austria’s Tenth Funicular

The tenth Austrian funicular railway, recently opened, runs from Innsbruck Dolomites to a plateau about 7,000 feet high. Passengers rise roughly 6,600 feet above sea level in an hour and gain a glow from the Apétrian Alps.

Austria Innsbruck Dolomites

Death of Former Akron Man Louis Avery

Louis Samuel Avery born April 15 1876 in Union County Iowa died June 8 1925 at St Vincent s hospital Sioux City following gallstone operation and complications He adopted the name Johnston after being placed with his aunt and spent his youth in Akron He married Susie Tresler in 1906 and had three children two died in infancy The surviving child Louis Johnston Jr lives in Oregon His widow two brothers Fred Avery and Henry Avery four nieces six nephews one aunt and one uncle survive He attended the Methodist church Funeral services were held at the Akron Methodist Church conducted by Pastor Wilson Gow with a quartet providing music Interment Riverside Cemetery under American Legion with military honors

Akron Louis Samuel Avery Union County Iowa St. Vincent’s Hospital Sioux City Louis Puilena F. Johnston Johnston Susie Tresler Mason City Louis Johnston, Jr Oregon Mr. Johnston Fred Avery Henry Avery Moore Nebr Guiding Star Methodist Church Wilson Gow Mabel Hays Clara Stoutenburs Wm. Thorne G H. Wooton W. J. Brunner Riverside Cemetery American Legion

Portraits On New Currency Predicted For July Start

The Register-Tribune previews Americans likely to appear on upcoming paper money from July 1 1929. It notes eleven great figures whose portraits will be most in demand, asks readers who appears on the dollar, five dollar and ten thousand bills, and explains why these men were chosen. An illustrated feature by Pimo Scott Watson appears inside.

Pimo Scott Watson Register-Tribune

Lutheran Church Services Abbreviated Schedule

The Lutheran church announces no services Sunday in the South church with services in the North church at 3 p.m. Sunday school at 2 p.m. and 10 a.m. in North. The Ladies Aid meets June 20 at Miss Hannah Solem’s home with Mrs Peter Drickson as joint hostess. Brule Greek services in Norse Sunday 11 a.m. Sunday school 10 a.m. Luther League Sunday 3 p.m. Immanuel Elk Point no services Sunday. Ladies Aid meets June 19 at Mrs Carl Lange’s home. Reverend RUNSVOLD.

South Church North Church Ladies’ Aid Hannah Solem Peter Drickson Brule Luther League Immanuel Elk Point Mra Carl Lange Runsvold Gastor

Daughters and Son Born to Local Families in June 1929

A June 1929 notice lists births in the area. Mrs William Johnson of Sioux City welcomes a daughter, Mr and Mrs Frank Rosenbaum of Westfield township a daughter, Mr and Mrs Henry Husman southeast of town a daughter, and Mr and Mrs John Vogel pang south of town a son.

Wiliam Johnson Sioux City Frank Rosenbaum Westfield Township Henry Husman John Vogelpang

Watch Saved After Bath Water Rust Hazard

A watch that was soaked in a bath tub wash and left to rust on steel parts was salvaged by quick action. The jeweler confirmed the recovery of the $26.00 timepiece after it ran through a washing cycle. The ad also promotes Wright's Silver Polish and Zylonite framed goggles for sun glare and dust protection.

Christian Church Notes Bible School and Keyes Sermons

Bible school at 10 a.m. sharp with an open invitation to all not in another Sunday school. Bro. Keyes preaches next Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. His past sermons and solos are praised. Baptismal service to follow the evening sermon. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. in Leaner, Viva Beach. Mrs. Eliott's class hosts an ice cream social Friday evening June 21 in the church basement. Ladies' Aid meets Thursday, June 20 at Mrs. Chas Carpenter's home with Mrs. Mann and Mrs. Lake assisting.

Christian Church Keyes Christian Endeavor Leaner Viva Beach Eliott Ald Chas, Carpenter Mann Mra Lake

Akron Public Library May Report Highlights Activity

The Akron public library shows 998 books in May with 9 new borrowers and 655 books loaned. Open 14 days, average daily circulation 39 plus, largest 63, smallest 10. Special books ordered 2, fines 34.66. Hours: Tue Thu Fri afternoons 3 to closing. Joseph and His Brethren by H W Freeman now in the library. Librarian Mrs Glunn Kanago.

Akron Joseph H.W. Freeman Glunn'm. Kanago

Immanuel Lutheran Church Sunday Juneservices notice

Immanuel Lutheran Church announces English services on Sunday June 16 with no services. Friday evening June 14 Luther Leagues meet in the church basement led by Esther Reemis with Ted Erickson as song leader Histe Johnson as devotional leader and Elna Swatigon and Wiinor Paulson on the serving committee. Sioux City district Luther League planning meeting in Augustana.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Luther Leagues Esther Reemis Ted Erickson Histe Johnson Elna Swatigon Wiinor Paulson Sioux Luther League I Augustana

Local League Delegates Attending Sioux City Church Meet

Delegates from the Local League will be Honor Paulson and Frank Johnson to a church gathering in Sioux City from June 14 to 16. The Ladies Aid will be entertained by Mrs. Howard Nygard. The event continues Thursday, June 20. Oscar F. Roman, Pastor.

Sioux City Honor Paulson Frank Johnson Howard Nygard Oscar F, Roman

Notice of Hearing on Plymouth County Improvements

Notice announces a hearing at 10 a m on June 18 1929 at the LeMars Court House to review plans specifications and contract form for the Plymouth County Road 8 and Road O improvements estimated at 40 471 022 dollars. Objections must be in writing to be legally appealable. Also includes a local sale ad for farm equipment at Swenson Implements and Von Hagel's Stand.

LeMars Town Board of Supervisors Plymouth County Bee Vue Cains John Deere McCormick-Deering Swenson von Hagel

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