Rescue in Corn Bin Echoes Narrow Escape of Two Boys
A near fatal incident occurred Tuesday morning in a southwest town bin at Uncle Sam’s. Duane Halvorsen and Gilbert Sehatt were trapped as corn slid toward an opening. Workers freed Gilbert quickly, then pried a door to ease the grain and pulled out Duane, who lay insensible and purple from suffocation. Dr. Geo Mattison revived him with artificial respiration. he recovered with no apparent lasting effects. Foreman Starkman and crew were praised for swift, skilled rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Duane
Fred Halvorsen
Gilbert
Phil Sehatt
Miller
Dudne
W. L. Mitchell
Geo. Mattison
Starkman
Vacation Bible School Report HighlightsEnrollment and Support
The report praises God for grace shown through the Bible School and thanks contributors. Enrollment reached 138 pupils with 14 teachers and assistants. A Sunday evening demonstration in the Christian church drew a good crowd and the offering of $34 will defray expenses. The committee invites continued parental support for future Bible Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church Church
V. B. &, Committee
Rural Parsonage Wedding Scene
Miss Evelyn Rohlfs daughter of Mira and Fred Rohlfs united in marriage with Robert Dirks at the Jotingen township Lutheran parsonage. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. G Meyer. Attendants were Miss Leona Rohifs and Leonard Dirks. Reception at the bride’s parents’ home followed a six o’clock supper. Congratulations to the newlyweds from Plymouth county families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Rohlfs
Mira
Fred Rohlts
Presaene
Robert Johny Dirka
Wun
H. Dirks
Alll
Thiday
Jotingen Township Lutheran ‘Parsonage
G. Meyer
Leona Rohifs
Leonard Dirks
Marie Dirks
Eileen McGrory
Della Popken
Wal
Plymouth County
Summer Vacation Bible School Picnic at Riversioux
Immanuel Lutheran Church notes show a Friday summer program with Bible school activities, sermons based on Luke 14, music, and greetings from a synodical convention. Evening services, family events, and choir directions noted. Miss Elaine Smikabl to direct. Chester Johnson, student pastor, also mentioned with ordination of a recent visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmanuel Eng
Luth
Ernest G. Svenson
Riversioux
Trinity
Svenson
H. Lewison
R. Finzen
Elaine Smikabl
Charles Johnson
Immanuel
Akron
Idaho
Local News Notes Highlights Weekend Visits and Travel
Local notes recount visits from Miss Thelma Banks of Remsen to north of town, and Mr and Mrs Henry Willms and child traveling to Keystone Iowa for a funeral. Thelma Wynna hosted cousins, and many acquaintances attended a Methodist shower for Mrs Kenneth Decker. A group traveled to Big Stone City South Dakota for relatives, while others visited Sioux City and Den ver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Stryzewski
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Thelma Banks
Remsen
Henry Claassen
Henry Willms
Baby
Primghar
Iowa
Sioux City
Hans Willer
Chas. Willer
Keystone
Benton County
Paul Bauch
Iowa State College
Ames
Dalton Implement Co
Chas
L. Wynna
DeVley
Spencer
Top
Sheldon
Wynna
Kenneth Decker
H. B. Nelson
Decker
Clarence Baldwin
J. M. Baldwin
Big Stone City
S. D
Ed. Waddle
Wm. Lundberg
LeRoy Burker
University of Iowa
Denver
Coro
Sheridan
Wyo
LeRoy
Truman Campbell
Lois Jean
Walter Young
Charles
H. B. Morehead
le Mars
Reliance
Akron Kittenball League Opens Next Tuesday With Five Teams
Five Akron teams form the inaugural Akron Kittenball League to open June 24 at 8 p m with a ceremony featuring the Akron High School band. Mayor R W Brown will throw the first ball as Nighthawks meet Cardinals in the league opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Kittenball League
Akron High School
R. W. Brown
Nighthawks
August Koeh
Harold Gillespie
Carl Hartman
Andy Johnson
Frank DeJong
LynnArkin
George Redenius
Ken Shoulberg
Mac Thorson
Wayne Burris
lWealer Onnen
Richard Ralfs
Cardinals
Bob Sweeney
Orval Bengtson
Jack Gale
Gordon Rossow
Dave Nall
Bud Rademacher
Carl Jans
Glen Mil
Donald Burnight
James McKettrick
Lloyd Gronemeyer
Jerry Kelly
Laverne Vanderham
Canaries
Carrol Fredrickson
H. A. Stryzewski
Arden Johnson
Orval Johnson
Tilman Analson
Ray Ross
Kirsty BonDurant
Hag “Havinayne Johnson
Charlie Boetger
Milo Jacobs
Norka Theatre Features A Week Of Mystery Drama And Action
The Norka Theatre unveils a double feature starting Friday June 20 with Lucky Devine and Dead Men Tell. Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan stars aboard a ship. Sunday shows The Wagons Roll At Night starring Bogart and Leslie. June 22 24 Bogart carnival tale follows four favorites. Sunday 2:30 pm features The People vs Dr Kildare June 25 26 with Lew Ayres and Bonita Granville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky Devile
Richard Arlen
Andy Devine
Sidney Toler
Chan
Humphrey Bogart
Sylvia
Sidney
Eddie Albert
Joan
Leslie
Norka
Bogart
Flo
Sylvia Sidney
Mary
Joan Leslie
the People
Lew Ayrea
Lionel Barrymore
Laraine Day
Norka Screen
Bonita Granville
Boy Scouts to Hold Outdoor Meeting
An outdoor Scout meeting will be held Monday evening June 23 1941. Scouts assemble at the school building at 7 p m. Call Assistant Scoutmaster Lester Bellwood at phone 263 by Monday morning to attend. A special program will be prepared. Don’t miss it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Bellwood
County Legion Meeting At LeMars Sunday
Plymouth county American Legion families gather in LeMars at the municipal park on Sunday June 22 starting 1 p m for a family picnic meeting. Election of officers will occur and plans promise plenty of fun for all ages announced by Geo Y Pavlik county commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County American Legion Families
LeMars
Geo. Y. Pavlik
Local visitors and relocations noted in weekend gatherings
John B. Ericson and Miss Marcella Gale visited Sioux City relatives while Anita Fae McDonald returned from Indianapolis to Butler University. Charles Swift resigned from Silverberg Bros. Co. and will move to Sioux City for a J. C. Penney clerkship. J. P. Anew, Clark, Sandra, Gerald Smith, and Barbara joined relatives at Arnold's Park. Local youths Orval Bengtson and Ellis Packer attend Hawkeye Boys State at Camp Dodge, with Akron lodges covering expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Ericson
Sioux City
Marcella Gale
Lester L. Stinton
Virginia
Anita Fae McDonald
Indianapolis
Ind
Butler University
Charles
Swift
Silverberg Bros. Co
J. C. Pengey
J. P. Anew
Clark
Sandra
Gerald Smith
Barbara
Arnold’s Park
Iowa
The
Register-Tribune
John Thatcher
Orval Bengtson
Ellis Packer
American Legion
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Eagles
Masonic Lodges
Akron
Akron Juniors Fall to LeMars in Tight Opener
The Akron American Legion Junior baseball team lost 2 to 1 to LeMars on the LeMars grounds Sunday. A strong pitchers duel saw LeMars score two in the third. Akron’s lone runs came in the sixth on a Beaubien walk and Miller single. Barney Swift pitched well for Akron, allowing only three LeMars hits. Akron outhit LeMars four to three but failed to string hits. Substitutes filled in for absent regulars Miles Tucker Tommy Martin and Morehead. Akron to face Kingsley next at the county picnic in LeMars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron American Legion
LaMars Legion
LeMars Grounds
le Mars
Akron
Thornton
A. Beaubien
Clif. Miller
Loesis
Wetzeler
H. Swift
Cloyd Miler
Bohlken
Barney Swift
LeMars
W. Beggs
Miles Tucker
Tommy Martin
Morehead
T. Swift
Beggs
Swift
C. Miller
Reese
Wittgen
W. Beges
Kingsley
American Legion
Municipal Park
Remsen
Methodist Church Notes Plan Staff Meeting and Mission Sunday
The Official Board meets Friday night at the parsonage with 7 30 or 8 arrival to inspect a paint job and plan the next step. The pastor will attend a Ministerial school at Indianola all next week returning Saturday. Sunday services proceed as usual with Missionary Sunday at Sunday School and an 8 o clock evening service. Boast of full attendance and keep Sunday school and church attendance up this summer. WH Leas pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola
WH. Leas
Baptist Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Meetings
Sunday Bible school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11. Evening service at 7:15. Midweek prayer and Bible study Thursday at 8. The Ladies Association meets next week Wednesday afternoon June 26 in the church basement with Mrs Morse and Miss Wakeman hosting. The Ladies Bible class meets Friday at Mrs Victor Andersons home. Pastor John S Meyer invites all to join and share the Gospel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Baptist Elirel
Ladies'' Association
Morse
Miss Wakeman
Warner
Wm. Anderson
Victor Anderson
Jesus Christ
Wes
John S, Meyer
Big Springs Baptist Church Schedule
R A Dahlquist pastor leads services on Sunday June 22 with morning worship at 10:30 and Sunday school at 11:45 followed by an evening service at 7 46. A Bible Study Prayer and Fellowship Hour is scheduled for Tuesday June 24 at 8 p m attendees should bring their Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Springs Baptist Church
R. A. Dahlquist
Suday
Son born to Mr and Mrs Clifford Kilstrom Akron June 18 1941
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Kilstrom of Akron on June 18 1941. The newborn adds happiness to the family and marks a new arrival in the Akron community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Kilstrom
Akron
Local Notes On People And Doings In LeMars Area
Robert Greenleaf took the state pharmacy exam in Des Moines last week. Local residents attend meetings and visits include Misses Publ at Sioux City and a hunting trip party to Utah. Albert Lemen, after earning a Master of Arts, will serve as second lieutenant at Camp Leonard Wood. Funeral attendance for Albert Kallsen noted in St Paul. Reinsch visits Marcus amid subscription campaign for News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Greenleaf
Des Moines
Freedom Lodge
A.F
A. M
LeMars
William Toel
Akron
Pearl Klemme
Frances
Beatrice Publ
Sioux City
M. J. Publ
J. H. Kerr
Harper
Margaret Kerr
Utah
Denver
Helen Hicks
Idelline Simaon
Edna Steinert
Dirks
Dirks and Sons
Marvin
Robert
Spencer
Iowa
Albert Lee Lemen
University of Iowa
Iowa 7Th Corps
Camp Leonard Wood
Rolo
Albert B. Kallsen
St. Paul
Minn
Barth Miller
Leonard Miller
John Kallsen
Jess Kallsen
Peter Kallsen
Roy Sampson
Arthur Kallsen
Kallsen
Seymour
St. Foul
Burth Milley
Tess Kallsen
Register-Tribune
Walter Reinsch
Margaret Ann
Marion
Reinseh
F. L. Nickeson Co
Mr. Reinsch
the News
Marcus
Plymouth County USO Officers Named At Meeting
In Sioux City last week a 150 attendance aimed to raise 17055 for USO entertainment and morale in army camps. Emory Gustine was district chairman, Louis Goldberg treasurer, Mrs. Florence Miller secretary. Plymouth county officials named E F Kieffer chairman Mrs H F Groetken secretary Frank C Heniges treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
United Service Organization
USO
Emory HL. Gustine
Louis 8. Goldberg
Florence Miller
W. G. Adams
J. J. Arkin
L. L. Burrill
Theodore Seibert
Akron
R. H. Brohm
Elmer E. Young
Hinton
L. N. Gill
Kingsley
Msgr
J. D. Fisch
F.C. Hentges
D. O. Kime
George Pavlik
LeMars
W. A. Aitken
Legion and Auxiliary Notes from Plymouth County
A radio party is set for Friday afternoon June 20 at Mrs Otto Larsen home with carpet rags to be sowed. Hostesses are Mrs Robert Ross and Mrs W Anderson. Executive Board meets Tuesday evening June 24 at 8 at Mrs Larsen's. A Legionaires and Legion Auxiliary picnic is planned for Sunday June 22 at Municipal Park LeMars. Hoschler Post Auxiliary thanks attendees and contributors to the recent local hospital Tea and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Larsen
Robert Ross
W. Anderson
Legionaires and Legion
Plymouth County
LeMars
Hoschler Post
Lboal Hospital
Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday activities notice
Trinity Lutheran Church schedules Sunday school at 7 p m and preaching at 7 46 p m. Ladies Aid meets Friday afternoon June 27 in the church parlor with hostess Mrs John Milbrodt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
John Milbrodt
Council to Open Street Work Bids
The council meets at City Hall next Wednesday June 25 at 2 p m to open bids for 80 blocks about 100000 square yards of Akron streets. Specs require a 4 inch stabilized base and a one inch wear surface of asphaltic mix. If bids are satisfactory, project starts by July 7 and ends by October 15 1941. Mr and Mrs Bill Bondurant returned from a fishing trip near Alexandria Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vacation Bible School
Robert J. Dirks
Union Creek
Woman’s Missionary Society
Junior Missionary Society
Chester Johnson
Orioles
Owls
C. €. Fowler
C. C. Fowler
BOY Scouts
County Legion
Rock Valley
Widen Smell
Milton Anderson
Peters
Vander Weerd
Wessink
Billy Knockson
J. Svenson
Akron Grounds
Methodist Church
Pleasant Hill
Churce
Carl Lee
Regalta
Evelyn Spears
Lee Shedd
Los Angeles
Calif
Ethel Spears
U.S.C
Legion and Auxiliary Notes
Bill Bondurant
Alexandria
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