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Newspaper

Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1931

Page

5

Death of Mrs Henry Willer Sr leaves large family

Mrs Henry Willer Sr died Friday morning June 12 1931 at her son Henry Willer Jr’s home near Akron Iowa aged 62. She was born Matilda Jungklaus October 11 1868 in Benton County Iowa and married Henry Willer January 9 1888. Survived by seven children Emma Wonser Anna Strache John Henry Theodore deceased, Frank Willer and D O Hunt all of Akron along with 28 grandchildren and siblings in Dysart Cedar Rapids Keystone. Funeral held Akron Methodist Church with interment Riverside Cemetery.

Henry Willer Kouth Akron Matilda Jungklaug Benton County Ows Vinton Iowa Plymouth County Emma, Wonser Denver Cole Anna Strache Kadoka John Menty, Jr Frank Willer D. O. Hunt Theodore Peter Jungklaus Dysart Henry Jungklaus Cedar Rapids Elizabeth Geln Dore Barta Wttaahr Mary Sylke Keystone Aviles Hur Henry Willer, Jr Akron Methodist Church Wilson Crow Dorothy Cross Pauline Hubbs Carl Sukebukken Harry Nelson Lois Nelson Peter Tungklaus Linzie Gein Dno Sylke Afra Erma. Eller P. Wonser Colo Tred Strache

Bathers Warned About Gravel Pit Dangers

Local residents are urged to heed warnings about the Big Sioux Gravel pit water. With eight to ten feet depths and sudden drops, children or inattentive swimmers could drown. Officials request lifeguards or capable personnel, similar to municipal pools, to ensure safety and prevent accidents.

Loney Big Sioux Gravet Co. Nent Oyevan Acaidett Exercia

Spink Wallops Alton in Home Game 2-0

Spink Lap on home field defeated Alton 2 to 0 in a low scoring game. In the seventh inning Henry delivered the decisive run as Engle and teammates held the mound for the win. Next, Spink hosts Spitie on Sunday June 12. Church notes report Thursday events and a June 26 program with refreshments after.

BPINK Alton Owa Apink ShAulged Inn Shyiday Henry Hikhe-Geventh Engle Tnt West Spink Spitie Camimiunéi Vider Hultgren Tanedaessee Juhiar Mutgajon Banil Milton Ericson Luther Teague D, J, Edward

Trinity Lutheran Church Akron Sunday Service and Meeting

Trinity Lutheran Church Akron announces Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m. with a German service at 9:30 a.m. St Matthew's Chatsworth hosts Sunday school at 1:00 p.m. Ladies’ Aid meets Thursday afternoon June 25. Mrs. Reemtsma to serve. Rev. F. A. Meske, Pastor.

Ladies’ Aid Chris Reemta St. Matthew's Chatsworth F. A. Meske

Bold extortion attempt ends in flight by impostors

A well dressed man posing as a doctor tried to extort $445 from retired farmer Fred Milbrodt in his home. After threatening to remove a growth from Milbrodt’s eyelid, the pair fled in a car with Illinois license plate after neighbors grew suspicious. Police were alerted, but no arrests reported from authorities.

Fred Milhrodt Sioux City

Akron Juniors Win Another Sharp Remsen Clash

The Akron Juniors defeated the Remsen Juniors 7 to 1 Tuesday afternoon at Remsen behind Armand Brown's 11 strikeouts and strong hitting led by Lotz. Akron jumped ahead with three runs in the first inning and added multi-base hits to steady the win. Remsen struggled with pitching changes and fielding errors. A rematch is set for Thursday at 8 PM in Akron as local fans are urged to attend.

AKRON Remsen Armand Brown Akkron Bunkers Key Lotz Sammary Abrhport Conway Brown Marin Veeck LO Anerson Bo Ld Brown McMahon Wee Eseerenesdl TLE BT Abrhport Woes L I Schneldorf Dd Sesiersee Bos Nippeling Taber Ab S.jeejeeeey Dood Boltimidt Rosberg Siecceeen & Ohlendorf Dunkeras A Rolm BT Remson Voys

Akron Young People Marry In Waterbury Telegram

Popular Akron youths Lynn Booth and Letha Waterbury were married at Rev W H Campbell's home in Akron on June 12, 1931. Bride is youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred J Waterbury. groom is son of Mr and Mrs Ros Booth. They plan to reside in Centerville South Dakota after a short stay. A pre nuptial shower and a miscellaneous shower were held for the bride-to-be.

Lynn Booth Mag Letha Waterbury Teriday WH. G. Campbell Dent Morningside College Akron M. HW Brnomsman Carrie Alters Midon Brady Fred J. Waterbury Akron Mompingaida College Rogs. Booth Thie City Alston High School Heting Thorson Dictatore Des Muoines College’ of Pharmacy Centerville 8. D Booth Latha Waterbury Geluh Clarence Hummell Brussell Waterbury Fred E. Waterbury

First Baptist and Methodist Church Notices Split Schedule

Church notes list morning and evening services at First Baptist and Methodist churches. Highlights include Sunday school at 1 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. plus evening union service topics, a June Sioux Valley Baptist Association meeting, and Women’s Foreign Missionary Society gathering.

Salmon Tople Methodist Sioux Valley Baptist Association Methodist Church Women's Foreign ’S Missionary Society Epworth Our Church Brother Miller

Immanuel English Lutheran Church Announces Concert and Events

The Immanuel English Lutheran Church led by Pastor Samuelsign Bundey hosts a Trinity event with the Klranly Concert Company performing a well recommended program. Tickets 25 cents. children under 12 free with accompanying parent. Other notices include Ladies Aid meeting, Junior Missions Trand activity, bake sale at TG KK store, and a reception for new members with about 200 attending.

Immanuel W. Samuelsign Bundey Trinity Tople Kranly Moncert Ladies Aid Sedar Johnson Mrnast Andersen Tomson Gorving Tohn Priale Tg, & KK Satur Inglinh Lutheran Church Board of Administration Elaine Smikahl Swanson Board of Trustees W.dredbll Alf

Plymouth county girls invited to NW Town Camp at Lake

Plymouth county invites junior girls to join the eleven counties of northwest Town at Camp Porter Hast Oboe boji Lake July 2 to 5. Last year Plymouth sent the largest delegation with fourteen present. Camp is led by H N Nichols and Milas Allen Wisner with Foster staff. Swimming and boating each evening, health talks, music and games, and competitive events mark the Fourth. Reserve a spot with Pearl Sims at the Farm Bureau office LeMars Iowa.

Plymouth County Northwest Town Porter Boji Lake Pearl Sims Plymouth Farm Bureau H. N. Nichols Humboldt Milas Aleen Wisnn Sioux County Reguar Camp Foster Sims Palm Bureau LeMars Iowa

Pioneer County Resident Called to Final Reward

Jabr Heeren a long time resident of northwest Plymouth county died Friday June 12 1981 at his son's home in Grant township aged 72 years after a brief illness Heeren born in Caltrona laid Germany September 24 1909 came to America with his parents settling in Dixon Minnesota later moving to Monticello Iowa and finally Lyon county Heeren married Felons Johnson on September 22 1877 who preceded him in death eight years ago Nine children survive along with a sister and 27 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Funeral services were held Monday at the home and Plymouth Presbyterian church with Rev W B Smith officiating Interment was in the chapel cemetery Relatives and friends traveled from several states to attend the funeral

Jabr Heeren Plymouth County Feiday Tone Mrod Grant Townshiy Counly Oaltrloa Laid Germany Amerten Dixon Minals Ram Monticello Tawa Weeron LeMars Felons Johnson Efrele Clana Anderson Adlaville Tila County Edward Teeren Akron Union County Mira Ailite Goodrich Adaville Betty Smith Fowler, Cole Loroltn Baldwin Red Heeren Arian Township Marie Baldwin Fverett Heeren Leonara Oscar Heeren Knute Specht Coleridge Nebr Cnl Plymouth, Presbyterian Church W. B. Smith Ehanel Ernest Buckman John Voek Carl Handon Carl Wilma Alles Senn Witlne Wn Willms John Frericks Wul Prericks and Frericks Frank Milter Myra Loula Hahne Frank Suecht Colchtke Neb Miks Anna Milley Sioux City Inj Whiter Thompson Sargeant Bhuf Nuon Fulnsen Dnupshter Studsoen S. D Wm. Sanor Vermilion D. Hunver Denver

Pleasant Hill Sunday School Children’s Day Program

The Pleasant Hill Sunday school plans a Children’s Day program at 4:40 p.m. on Sunday with worship following. All are welcome. Also advertised is bargain stationery at Bargain Prices from the Register-Tribune office under Pastor A. Sauer.

Pleasant Hill Register-Tribune

Shristian Church Notes and Memorial Notices

Fragmented church notes urge faithful attendance and spiritual focus over ceremony while listing several obituaries and family announcements. The piece notes recent baptisms, marriages, and deaths with dates and names including corrections and community notices from the ARVO area.

Farm Bureau Picnic and Achievement Day Plans at Le Mars

Plymouth County Farm Bureau women schedule Achievement Day activities in Le Mars with exhibits on nutrition, home project work, and ten minute township talks. A noon program, men’s and women’s demonstrations, a doubleheader baseball game, and a community dance cap the day, with entries from twenty one townships and a large crowd expected.

Plymouth County Farm Bureau Cleveland Warke Lee Mars Bear Sims Ban LeMars Shamier Mde Xpenigers Ite Yoon Tuestiy Tiventy Meading Sioux Wancack Mia Andrew Bugh Misa Peres Harms John Ceonda Wil Mike Veart Sime Plymouth County Ewners Chamber of Commerce Brie Plina Luabura Promipaly al Loi Cheyrles Jonnsen Plymouth Town Kredonki Hungerford Town Admitsston Maver Trey Gerved Ik Sparks Wincellor Sickle Atterhamin

Death Comes After Long Illness in Alton Area

Obituary recounts Myrtle Bean, aged about 101, after a prolonged cancer illness. Born May 1878 in Hawkins County, she lived with husband Curtis Bean of Gradford before moving to Algon, mother of four, and several grandchildren. Services held at Niverside cemetery area with Akron M. E. and local church members participating.

Union County Couple Wed Quietly in June 1981

Misayma Bubs and Dennard Cari A Jiith af Spink married June 10, 1981 at the home of the bride’s father Wim Bules in Union County. The bride’s sister Mise Larpetite Buby and the groom’s brother Gmory Carlson attended. After the ceremony, guests joined the families for a modest reception at the couple’s home.

Union County Misayma Bubs Dennard Cari Mt. Bubbs Atlleiatug Siater Mise Larpetite Buby Gmory Carlson Wim Bules Wim. Bules Graem Geo. Carlson

Mrs Harold Hamilton Visits Relatives in Nebraska and South Dakota

Mrs Harold Hamilton and two children from Wrhoo Nebr visit relatives in the home of Mr and Mrs D Strone. The group travels from Whocents Arla and plans further visits in Canton SD. Wayland Steony Id shows health improvement due to the stay.

Harold Hamilton Wrhoo Nebr Strone Harold Strens Alen Arla Canton Wayland Steony Phoenix

Akron Band Sponsors Picnic at Riverview Park

Akron Band will sponsor a charity picnic at Riverview Park Sioux City on Sunday afternoon. Tickets sell to members and guests with admission including rides and a concert by the Akron Band from 4 to 6 pm. Proceeds benefit the Akron Bend while residents are urged to bring baskets and enjoy a day of entertainment. The event aims to draw Akron residents and nearby citizens for a community fundraiser.

Riverview Park Sioux City Akron Bend Tur Ruch Ucket Thuny House Akron Mand Furagur Cilzen Bronx City

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