19 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1969
Page
1
A public meeting will be held June 24 at the Westfield School Gym at 8:00 to discuss proposed building plans for a new school. The notice invites all interested residents to attend and participate.
Mr Chris Beech hosted luncheon guests including Vince Feauto Paul Geregari Granville Iowa and Alvin Frerichs and Mrs Ella Frerichs Also H Liston and family visited John Van Wyke in Ireton Iowa Mrs Dellis Elliot and Mrs Dick Packard visited Chamberlain S D and more Sunday visits followed by dinner and Father’s Day gatherings across Akron Sioux City Spirit Lake and Hawarden regions involving Moehlman Repp Collmann Morgan Ludwigs and others.
Mrs. M. Pelroy formerly of Westfield died Thursday June 12 in a Denver hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held June 14 at St. Joseph Church Elk Point with burial in the parish cemetery. The former Pauline Fredrickson born December 21 1891 in Elk Point, married October 21 1920 in Akron. Survivors include two daughters, a son, two sisters, 11 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
The State Conservation Commission urges courtesy in northeast Iowa trout streams on private land. Direct Fred A Priewert says obtain permission before entry and avoid blocking lanes, litter, or disturbing gates and livestock. The guidance applies to all outdoor recreation users and thanks landowners for access.
A study finds rising disputes as parents struggle with how to discipline. Researchers note varying beliefs about spanking and seek guidance on universal parenting strategies and healthier communication.
A wry reflection notes that waking up itself can end insomnia. The line likens sleep troubles to a mindset shift, implying that recognizing readiness to start the day restores rest and signals wakefulness.
A compilation of 20 and 30 and 40 and 50 years ago items from Akron Register Tribune files. Farmers visited two Plymouth County farms for soil conservation practices J Henry Lucken and W G Adams. Local marriages June 8 and June 12 at St John’s Lutheran Craig. Remsen Hawks vs Akron baseball drama. Remsen seeks revenge after 3 0 opener loss. Weather and community notes include Westfield home remodeling Beaubien family Akron Band Oak Vermillion S Oak golf images and local VBS. Also Civil War veteran Fred Fletcher death and Bartley Ogden Bernice Cornish marriage announced.
The relatives of Emma Reemts express heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for sympathy cards flowers and memorials. Special appreciation goes to Dr Trotzig hospital staff nurses at the nursing home and Pastor Hostager for visits prayers and comfort. ALCW for serving lunch.
The Register-Tribune office unveils a new sample book featuring all-new Flower Line wedding invitations and announcements. Prospective brides are invited to view the collection, described as the greatest yet seen.
Union county weed board proposes a three year program to control and eradicate leafy spurge. steps include hiring three weed supervisors, creating township community supervisors, conducting a farm to farm survey, spraying ditch areas, flagging infestations with yellow flags, applying spring and fall treatments, using heavy chemicals where allowed, and providing control information via the county agent. Also mentions soybean certification deadline and pig worm control benefits, plus a shoe store line to a customer.
Consumers are urged to beat price hikes by shopping around and comparing prices in nearby stores. Private brands average about 20 percent cheaper than national brands, with ready-to-serve soups costing more per serving than condensed varieties. Enzyme laundry products come in pre soak and detergent forms, each with pros and cautions. 4-H judging school is set for June 17 and the fruit pie contest on June 19, per the June newsletter.
Meta Margaretha Wilken 85 died June 11 1969 at Floyd Valley hospital after months of illness. Born April 13 1884 in Jever Germany she came to the US in 1897 to Johnson township near Merrill. Funeral June 14 at St John American Lutheran LeMars with burial in Preston township cemetery. Survivors include two sons five daughters 17 grandchildren 45 great grandchildren and a brother. Six grandsons served as pallbearers.
The Remsen TOPS Club, with 54 members, received a plaque at a Sioux City meeting for the largest weight loss per member since last October. Members averaged 184 pounds loss, totaling 1,019 pounds for the group.
Lynn Seipp, son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Seipp, promoted to E-6 after serving as army instructor in Norfolk VA. He plans to complete a three year enlistment in July and teach in Centerville SD next year. Arlo D Rohls left for basic at Fort Leonard Wood MO on June 5. Seaman Gordon R Knapp, son of Mrs Phyllis L Knapp, graduated basic electricity and electronics at Naval Training Center San Diego and will report to a specialty school. Cpl Larry L Dreeszen serves with Force Logistic Commands Aerial Platoon in Da Nang performing weekly parachute drops delivering supplies to Marines. Spec 4 Herbert H Dreeszen stationed in Saigon as mechanic supervisor and supply officer. Parents are Mr and Mrs Roy Dreeszen of Westfield, with Herbert’s wife and daughter Lisa in Alcester SD. Lt Kenneth J Peters, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth L Peters, serves with Attack Squadron 152 aboard USS Forrestal at Norfolk after a nine month Mediterranean deployment with the Mavericks, visiting 15 ports in Spain, Greece, France, Malta, Turkey, and Italy. Squadron logged 3095 sorties and 5685 flight hours. JJ’s Hillside Queen, a 13 inch beagle, had 10 puppies on April 8. mother owned by R L Tucker and Ed Green of Cascade.
Eugene H Lias 75 died June 15 at Akron hospital after a residence in Akron. Born May 12 1892 in Akron he married Florence Rhodes Oct 4 1916 and farmed until 1957 then retired to Akron. Services at United Methodist Church with burial at Riverside cemetery and funeral home directions noted. Survivors include widow three sons two daughters and several relatives. (Note: legal deeds and a rabbit note appear in the text)
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