Akron festivities praised as they plan next year’s events
A busy Akron week is recapped with praise for the parade, rodeo crowd spillover, and the arts and crafts show. Demolition Derby faced rain delays, while new local editor Vel takes a full-time posting in Akron. families plan moves and school enrollments.
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Akron
Bob Klemme
Mary Hill
Sharon Frerichs
Linda Lias
Younsters
St. Joseph's Hall
Rod's Ford
Nancy McPherson
Publication notice and subscription rates for Plymouth area
Published weekly in Akron Iowa serving Plymouth Sioux and Woodbury Counties and Union County South Dakota. Rates listed: five dollars per year and three dollars for six months in local counties. six dollars per year elsewhere. Entered as second class mail matter September 26 1901.
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Akron
Plymouth County
Iowa
Postoffice
Plymouth
Sioux
Woodbury
Union County
S. D
Chatsworth Visitors and Bridal Showers Highlight Weekend Occasions
Special correspondence from Chatsworth reports a weekend of visits and social events. Guests included Ralph Collmann and Mrs. Fred Tschroeder from Hartley with grand daughter Judy Alhausen from Denver, and Mrs. G Moller. A bridal shower for Joan Anderson was held June 3 at the church basement with a lunch served by the committee. Several locals and visitors attended church events, coffee gatherings, and Bible school programs at Trinity Lutheran in Akron, with extended visits to Sioux City, Sioux Center, and Le Mars.
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H.collmann
Ralph Collmann
Fred Tschroeder
Hartley
Judy Alhausen
Denver
G. Moller
Collmann
Carl Hitzemann
Akron
Wes Crow
Pridal
Joan Anderson
Joan
Ruth Wood
Sioux City
R. Buchman
Shirley Lowell
Michael
C. Hendricks
Charles Hendricks
Steve Lowell
Guy Bakker
Fairview
Richard Torkelson
Ethel Swift
Albert Moehlmann
Edythe Packard
Lois
Eilene Moehlmann
le Mars
Swift
Walter Barker
Sioux Center
H. Collmann
F. Hemmerrick
J. Ludwigs
I. Buchman
Jack Lake
Colin Collmann
Mr. Barbee
Atlanta City
George Moehlmann
A. DeRaad
Hudson
S. C
Harvey DeRaad
Tim Repp
Ay DeRaad
William Meints
Schalsworth
Trinity Lutheran Church
Letters to the Editor Critiques School Board Bus Cuts
A parent voices concern over a school board decision to cut rural bus routes amid new school construction and rising fuel costs. The writer argues that extra curriculars and sports access risk harming rural students, urges the board to reconsider, and warns of potential cuts to coaches and music teachers.
Helmrichs Mark 25th Anniversary At St John’s Church
LaVerne and Violet Helmrichs of rural Treton celebrate 25 years married. Open house Sunday June 16 at St John’s Lutheran Church rural Akron from 2 to 5 p.m. No invitations issued. They wed June 12 1949 at St John’s Akron by Rev Harry Stief. They have two children, David and Mary.
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LaVerne Helmrichs
Treton
St. John's Lutheran Church
Akron
Nael
LuVerne Helmrichs
Violet Kallsen
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Harry Stief
David
Mary
Calende eyvent Calandt events at Akron in June
A sequence of Akron area events noted for mid June including a children’s Hobbit presentation at Ye Olde Opera House June 14 7 30 p m a rain rescheduled demolition derby June 15 7 p m bake sale June 15 10 a m EZ Do Laundromat sponsored by Akron Rainbow Girls city council meeting June 17 and related gatherings by Akron Industrial Development Corp Senior Citizens Freedom Lodge AF AM Ladies of St Josephs and Rainbow assembly June 19 plus golf events at Akron Golf Club and a June 30 Klemme family reunion at Akron City Park 12 30 p m.
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Akron Rainbow Girls
Ez-Do
Akron Industrial Development Corp
Freedom Lodge
AF & AM
Ladies of St. Joseph's
Akron Rainbow Assembly
Akron
Christian Women Fellowship
Embroidery Club
Hospital Auxiliary
Ladies Golf Assoc
Akron Golf Club
Klemme
Akron City Park
Thanks and appreciation from the Nielsen family
The family of Roy Nielsen expresses sincere thanks to relatives and friends for sympathy, flowers, cards, food, and memorials. Special thanks to caregivers Dr. Trotzig, Gerald and Marge Dykstra, Pastor Clauson, Pastor Roy, and Immanuel Lutheran women for meals after services.
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Roy
Trotzig
Gerald
Marge Dykstra
Pastor Clauson
Pastor Roy
Immanuel Lutheran
Roy Nielsen
Marc Lewison Named to USD Dean's List in Business
Dean Dale Clement announced the University of South Dakota School of Business honor list for the second semester. Marc Allan Lewison from Akron earned dean's list status in accounting management and economics, highlighting strong scholastic achievement.
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University of South Dakota School of Business
Dale Clement
Akron
Marc Allan Lewison
Local News Highlights and Travel Notes
Luceen Anderson embarked on a two week visit to Lahania Maui Hawaii staying with the Satoru Kawmura and Ken Kyonga families. LCW unit 3 day convention drew Margaret Stoutenberg Fern Roy and Alta Johnson at Grand View college Des Moines last week. Mr and Mrs Lyle Jacobs returned Friday from Glacier National Park trip with daughter Julie who stayed on for a summer job at the Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luceen Anderson
Lahania
Maui
Hawaii
Satoru Kawmura
Ken, Kyonga
Margaret Stoutenberg
Fern Roy
Alta Johnson
LCW
Grand View College
Des Moines
Lyle Jacobs
Glacier National Park
Julie
Park
Harley Small, Jr
Myron Shuck
Russell Embick
Lauren Mann
Julia Ceilley
Huron Dals Johnson
Margaret Mewhirter
Ronald John Dirks
Victor Johnson
Gratitude Note for Kindness During Hospital Stay
Thank you for cards and calls received during my hospitalization. Special thanks go to Dr Trotzig ambulance attendants Dr Von Bramer LC C staff at St Lukes and Pastor David Roy for prayers. Appreciation also to those who drove my wife to visit me.
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Trotzig
von Bramer
Lc.c
St. Lukes
David Roy
Thanks for support during hospital stay and recovery
Sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for cards gifts and visits while in Akron hospital and after returning home Special appreciation to the Bob Browns for aid at the time of the accident Thanks to Dr Trotzig nurses and Pastor Roy for visits Marlo Fodness
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Akron
Bob Brown
Dr. Trotzig
Roy
Akron students earn degrees at Iowa State University
Three Akron students were among 2,153 graduates at ISU's spring commencement on May 25. Recipients were Richard I. Anderson computer science with distinction, Linda Carlson mathematics, and Stuart R. Nyland physics. ISU awarded 1,868 bachelor, 153 master, 74 veterinary medicine, 58 PhD, and 19 two year certificates. Ceremony held in James H. Hilton Coliseum.
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Akron
Iowa State University
Richard I. Anderson
Linda Carlson
Stuart R. Nylund
Iowa State
James H. Hilton
Iowa State Center
Appreciation for Dr Trotzig and Akron staff at Aunt Dora's death
The family expresses deep thanks to Dr Trotzig and the Akron nursing staff for Aunt Dora Lynch's care. Special gratitude goes to Father Stone for prayers and visits and to the St Patrick's ladies for a thoughtful lunch. Nieces and nephews notice no school election at Hoyt School District. 36 next weeks, June 18.
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Dr. Trotzig
Akron
Father Stone
St. Patrick's
Dora
Dora Lynch
Hoyt
Birthday at nursing home spawns visits from kin across states
Oda Jenkins marked her 86th birthday on June 3 at the nursing home with cake and coffee while staff and residents joined in. Visitors included Maude Knapp, Mrs Frank Emmick, Mr and Mrs Ed Nelson, Elsa Strobel from Westfield, and relatives from Denver, Cedar Rapids, Huron, Le Mars, Sioux Falls, Merrill, San Francisco, Hawarden, Ponca, Akron, and Laguna Hills. The Gay Nineties parade passed by as all residents enjoyed the day and many trips and family visits followed lunch.
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Register-Tribune
Vel
Daily Sentinel
le Mars
Akron
Lori
Akron High School
Larry
Diane) Jensen
Overland Park
Kansas
Randy
Troy Jensen
David
Danny Hazel
Oda Jenkins
Maude Knapp
Frank Emmick
Ed Nelson
Elsa Strobel
Westfield
Dorothy Olsen
Denver
Colorado
Curtis Lewison
Murel Bennett
Susan Ellis
Cedar Rapids
Will Eden
Judy
Huron
S. D
Anna Eden
Claus Frerichs
Gerd Satthoff
Harry Nelson
Curt
May Lou Lewison
Ethel
Betty Zane Jenkins
Sioux Falls
S.D
David Allen
Janell
Merrill
Lizzie Tindall
Marjorie E. Robertson
San Francisco
Calif
Ruth Robertson
Akron women attend club convention in Minneapolis
Three Plymouth county women attended the General Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Minneapolis on May 30 and 31. The attendees were Mrs. R.C. Hodgson of Le Mars the Plymouth county chairman F W C, Mrs. Jerold Dykstra Akron vice chairman and Friendship and Service clubs president, and Karen Willer vice club. The event culminated with a ceremony at the Guthrie Theatre announcing a prize.
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Plymouth County
Federation of Women's Clubs
Minneapolis
Community and social notes from Sioux City region
Hospital admissions include Mrs Ruth Miller Akron to St Vincent Sioux City on June 3 and Mrs Lucymae H Clausen and Mrs Berneice Bremer admitted to St Joseph Mercy on June 6. Kansas club Johnson county young matrons wins $10 000 in Community Improvement Program with other national winners. Mrs Carroll E Miller named president and sets convention in Washington DC next year. Sons of Norway Sioux Viking Lodge hosts Folk Dancing June 15 with Clara Luther. attendees urged. Numerous local notices include condolences, home sale, birthdays, family gatherings, Bible class music program and Will Rogers quip on horse intelligence.
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Ruth Miller
Akron
St. Vincent Hospital
Sioux City
Lucymae H. Clausen
Berneice C. Bremer
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Kansas Club
Johnson County
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Maryland
Georgia
Oregon
Michigan
Carroll E. Miller
Missoula
Montana
Washington, D.C
West Virginia
Way Back Yonder: Akron History Snippets June 1904 to 1974
Items of interest from Akron Register-Tribune files recount events across decades. Notable notes include building progress on A. G. Johnson’s new block, a Princess Bunnie show at the opera house, a moving picture theater plan, new public drinking fountains, and an electrical piano at Majestic. Also listed are marriages, births, windstorms, and local civic projects, plus a 1974 note of a newborn at Akron Hospital.
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A. G. Johnson
Clark-Cilley
Princess Bunnie
D. E. Kennedy
Josie Ayres
Chris Steinbeck
May Moore
Elk Point
Jessie Rush
Don Cameron
Will Olson
Perry McCorkell
J. Martin Larson
H. W. Johnson
Montagne Pool Hall
Reed Street
Majestic Moving Picture Theater
Messrs
Klemme and
Terrill
Akron Jaycees Support Gay 90s Queen Contest
A reader thanks the Akron Jaycees for including the Gay 90s queen contest in this year’s Gay 90s celebration. They acknowledge Robert Frerichs and Mrs. Jerry for encouragement and John Hill’s Standard Service for sponsorship. The note expresses hope to appear in Mary Hill’s 1974 Gay 90 Days Queen event.
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Akron Jaycees
Aet
Robert Frerichs
Jerry
John Hill
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Shorty" Hazel
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Marc Lewison
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Hawarden
Helen Horton
Albert Osterbuhr
Russell Waterbury
Robert Anderson
David and
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Ponca
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Phyllis Allen
Laguna Hills
California
Robert Tindall
Sioux Viking Lodge
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Jim Kindig
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John Barker
Harry Porsch
Porsch
Marie Caskey
Joe Caskey
Sara
Scot Lilly
Ivyl Knapp
Dennis Powell
Troy Powell
Wendell Powell
Tammy
Louis Hoffman
Kenny Bowman
Howard Powell
Ruby Frahm
Donald Powell
Rutland
Westfield Congregational Church
Will Rogers
Emily Hathaway
Hiram Smith
Anna Eckerman
Oscar Allard
Lucile Edgington
Harold D. McKelvy
Ernest L. Allen
Lawrence Thomas
H. G. Clark
John J. Bliss
Raymond Hoffman
Elmer Molten
Perry Creek
Ora Barr
Town Highway Commission
Town
Aue
Russell Carroll
Charles Edwards
Crystal Schweisop
Junior Newman
Sam Philips
Jack Lucken
Don Kapfer
Jim Claeys
le Roy Ross
Ken Larson
Darrell Easton
Gary Banks
Okoboji Lake
Minnie Snyder
Welton Barr
Fred J. Hillrichs
Herman Bunken
Rock Valley
Jack Lockwood
Roger Oetken
Akron Hospital
Wayne Baum
Akrom
Earl Oetken
Republican Board OF Supervisors
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Ieee
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Losalar Los
Union School
al Tall
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Perry Hallie
LeMa
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