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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1927

Page

7

Adjustment in Charges For Long Distance Calls In Iowa

Northwestern Bell Telephone announces an adjustment in long distance rates within Iowa effective June 21. Most changes are minor but distances over 80 miles see reductions up to 35 cents for person-to-person calls and 15 cents for station-to-station. some short-distance increases up to 10 cents occur. No change for distances up to 30 miles. The plan aims to balance long and short haul rates. many distances will see decreases, some increases, with examples comparing old and new rates between Des Moines Davenport Council Bluffs and other routes. The manager offers full details upon request.

Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Iowa

Akron telephone workers mark ten years in public service

June celebrates a decade of service for Akron Northwestern Bell staff Charles M. Allen Rose Clanagan and Sarah Stinton. Allen started in 1904 with independent firms before joining Northwestern Bell in 1917 serving as wire chief overseeing lines in Akron and central office equipment. Rose Clanagan and Miss Claassen lead operator efficiency and training focusing on courteous service and rapid fault resolution.

Akron Charles M. Alien Rose, Clanagan Sarah Stinton Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Allen Miss Claussen Miss Claassen

Swedish Midsummer Festival Begins in Sioux City

Swedish Americans of northwest Iowa and surrounding states plan a first Midsummer Festival in eleven years on Friday June 24 at the Fair Grounds Sioux City Iowa. Sponsored by Swedish American businessmen the event aims for 26000 attendees with folk dances football soccer contests a band concert and a Legion speaker and chorus. No admission fees.

Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Minnesota Sioux City Towa Sweden Sioux Omaha Paris France Fair

Legion Men Erect Markers for War Veterans Graves

Members of Haacler Post American Legion placed marble government markers at Riverside and Catholic cemeteries for nine Civil and World War veterans. Markers list name state regiment rank and death date. post urges reports of unmarked graves to secure markers.

Debert Mills Embert Maxson John McCurdy Albert Hosehter George Shtelleshi Akron Boy France American Legion Brave

Thousands of Motorists Seek West Coast Beauty Spots

The article describes a surge of travelers to national parks across the West and Pacific Coast. It highlights new roads and services, lists major parks and scenic routes, contrasts Western and Eastern park ideas, and notes the Automobile Club of Southern California offers free guidance and guest arrangements for readers planning a Southern California loop trip.

West Pacific Coast Glasser National Park Yellowatona National Park Columbia River Highway Snoqualmie Falls Rainier National Park Mount Hood Loop Crater Lake National Park California Mount Shasta Mount Lassen -Volcanic National ‘Park United States Redwood Highway Muir Woods Yosemite National Park Saquoia National Park General Sherman Los Angeles Hollywood Old Mozice Sothern Zion National Park Driee Canyon Ixnibal National Forest Petrified Forest Grand Canyon Indian Pueblos Cortez North Amustea Tamip Automobile Club

Executor's Notice for War Kiewel Estate 1927 Plymouth County

Notice announces executor William Kinweil appointed May 28 1927 by Plymouth County District Court. Creditors must pay to the executor and claimants present authenticated claims for allowance. Published June 2 9 16 1927. Probate notice lists heirs of Jens Bengtson and probate hearing July 1927. Attn: Annie Lena Josephine Bentgson Otillia Ben P Bengtson Hilda Walden Johan Bratt William Bengtson August N Bengtson. John F Stecker attorney. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE administratrix Marion Cilley appointed June 8 1927. Creditors pay to administratrix and claims presented for court allowance. Published June 9 16 28 1927.

Court of Plymouth War Kiewel William Kinwhl Thomas McInerny Ofowa Jens Bengtson Annie Bengtson Lena ‘Bengtson Josephine Bengtson Otillia Bengtson District Court State of Iowa J. A. Sickler Plymouth County John F Stecker Rufus Henry Cellley Marion Clilley

Entertainment at Akron Opera House Leads Old Time Songs

The Mary and Martha Divisions present Living Pictures of Old Time Songs at Akron Opera House on Thursday June 23 and Saturday June 25 at 8 15 p m Tickets available from church women or Cobb and Greskeats drug store The program includes tableaux and pantomimes with stage settings and lighting. previous showings occurred in La Crosse and Appleton.

Mary Martha Baptist Ghareh Akron Opera House Cobb & Gresaleat’s LaCrosse Appleton

Plymouth County Farm Bureau Tour to Sioux City Packing Plant

Plymouth County Farm Bureau organized a sightseeing trip for 175 residents to the Cudahy packing plant in Sioux City. The group toured the plant, observed slaughter and tuberculosis lessons, and attended a noon luncheon hosted by Cudahy & Company. Speakers included Dr A E Benke, R B Whitlock, Dr W D Fayes, and others discussing animal health and human health linkages. The article also notes local baseball results, Spink team defeats and upcoming Spink game at Spink.

Plymouth County Sioux ‘City Sioux City Plymouth County Farm Bureau Court House LeMars Cudahy Bureau of Animal Industry U. S. Department of Agriculture Cudahy & Company A. E., Benke U. S R. B Whitlock Sioux City Livestock Exchange WD Fayés H. R. Smith National Livestock Commissioner Chicago J. D. O'Bryan G. B. Held House of Representatives M. O. Moonroe Spink Olson Knapp & Spencer Miller Chevrolet Co

Old Reliable Dray Line ad promises light and heavy draying

A compact classified notice advertises Old Reliable Dray Line offering light and heavy draying, sand and gravel hauling with contact via the phone GHAB Wise, Prep.

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