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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
4
Westfield notes describe high school graduation in Akron, weddings, visits, and summer plans. Residents attend events, travelers visit relatives in Minnesota and Iowa, strawberry season peaks with local pickers, and summer vacations begin for schools. Community life, social meetings, and minor mischief are mentioned along with local commerce and health updates.
Mrs Will Chamberlain visited Richland over Sunday. The Misses Iva Jeffers and Bertha Blanchard shopped in Elk Point last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Bennett and Mrs Strong visited relatives in Elk Point Saturday. Miss Pearl Butcher came down from Elk Point.
Laura Christianson Heyl died at the family home one mile east of Akron on Monday June 11 1906 from appendicitis. She had been ill for a week before the operation showed no hope of recovery. She was 20 years old, married to Mr. Heyl last December, daughter of David Christianson, and formerly worked at Vargason's restaurant. Funeral services were held in the Akron Christian church with brief remarks by temporary pastor Mr Huntley and interment in Riverside cemetery.
Passage notes reduced fares for the Piremen's Tournament in Sioux Falls. Tickets on sale June 25 to 27 with June 30 return validity at one fare plus 50 cents round trip, offering economical travel for the event.
The thirteenth annual Commencement exercises were held Friday evening June 8 at the new opera house before a large audience. The program featured student orations on topics like The Cost of Success and Outward Bound, musical solos, a class will, and the presentation of diplomas to eight graduates. The event closed with a farewell song, benediction, and commendations for teachers and students.
The sixth annual Alumni banquet was held last Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs M A Agnes with about thirty attendees. A four course supper followed a program of music and toasts. Officers elected: President Hdna Seamanda, vice president Alta Ross, secretary Joy Meredith, treasurer Fay Ross. Out of town guests included Minnie Palm Le Mars Gladys Bonney Orchard Nebraska and Clyde J Bradley Hinton Iowa.
Akron readers learn Home Talent presents the three act farce Jane next Tuesday night at Akron's new opera house to benefit the Akron High School Alumni Association. Rehearsals are under Mrs J B Alexander. Admission 25 35 and 50 cents. Cast includes Chas Shakelton Clair Biddlecome Mr Kershaw Lucy Norton and Beatrice Douglas among others with pianist Mrs C J Slick. Reserved seats at March Bros.
The tent meetings are nearing completion with June 17 as the final day. Rev Mathis has drawn many to seek God and live the Christ life while Mr Pardon’s singing adds to the appeal. Participants are encouraged to attend these last days of Union Cosmerrun meetings.
The Northwestern Town Veteran Association announces a three day reunion in Hawarden on June 27 28 and 29 1900 with noted speakers from Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota. Grounds admission is free and attendees are invited to enjoy campfires and gatherings by the Big Sioux as Old Comrades share stories. Commander G J SupemAxur and Adjutant W QB West sign the notice.
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