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22 Jun 1972
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1972
Page
1
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Special correspondents report visitors from Hobson and Cherokee, plus Westfield residents hosting relatives. Lula Weeks dies in Wichita after a long illness. Ed Nelson and Larry Faust visit, with Larry headed overseas. Beef prize awarded to Martin Henrichs of Akron. Carnival Days wrap up successfully with thanks to helpers.
Special Chatsworth correspondence notes the Chatsworth Rats host Hudson, South Dakota on June 25 and visit Hinton on June 27. The column lists numerous local visitors, family gatherings, dinners, and weekend events across Chatsworth, Le Mars, Sioux City, Akron, Hawarden, Ireton, and nearby towns. It mentions weddings, baptisms, and Father’s Day meals involving Moller, Collmann, Hendricks, Repp, and other area residents.
Julie Jones named first Plymouth county Pork Queen by Plymouth county Pork Producers Assn president Leonard Langel. She will represent the county at the district Park Appreciation Day in Le Mars on June 27. Runner-up is Carol Lake. The contest was held June 6 at the extension service office in Le Mars.
Funeral services for Lars J Larson 74 of North Sioux City will be held Thursday at Brule Creek Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. Rev. Ted Solem will officiate. Burial in church cemetery. Larson born January 11 1898 near Spink D. He married Myrtle Koelke July 5 1927 Rapid City D. Survivor list includes widow son Lars of San Francisco two daughters Margaret Phelps Mona Trimble six grandchildren and a great grandson.
Buena Vista College in Storm Lake named 108 students to the Dean's List with GPAs from 3.50 to 3.79. Augustana College listed 133 students in the 3.8 to 4.0 range, including Cathy Miller and Darlyl Willer of Akron. Thomas Martin earned an A A degree at Sioux Empire College in Hawarden. Rev. Ray Boyens spoke at the graduation. Wartburg College reported 410 students named to the Winter May Term Dean's List with a minimum 3.25 GPA. Jim Haage of Akron also made the list.
A special thank you is extended to Ruth Larson Ruth Mitchell and Alice Willer for serving the dinner in honor of the baptism of the Harris twins. The Harris family expresses appreciation for their contributions to the event.
On June 15 the Akron Pee Wees opened at home with Steve Kilstrom pitching a 4 hit shutout against Elk Point as Kirk Miller homered and Greg Black caught. Akron finished with five runs and one error in five innings.
The West Port Farm Bureau has cancelled its planned family picnic for Sunday, June 25. Numerous attendees from Akron Hawarden Tripoli Libya Kansas City and Sioux Falls gathered for Father’s Day visits and celebrations at the Borchers and Wilken households, and extended relatives held gatherings in Sheldon and Hawarden.
The Reich family expresses sincere thanks to relatives and friends for flowers memorials cards pantry supplies and expressions of sympathy after the death of their mother and sister Mrs. Hattie Reich Special appreciation goes to Pastor Rossbach for visits prayers and comfort Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated
Way Back-Yonder items summarize anniversaries marriages births and deaths from 1902 1912 1922 1932 1942 1952 1962 in Akron with notes on cave parties after a wind storm49 and 50 years ago. The column lists wedding dates births and obituaries alongside local sports results and public notices. It preserves names such as Inez Melius Robert A McCartney Ada Mae Alfred Randall Penney Clara Peterson Fred Boetiger Grace Richard Arthur Keech Sadie Carr Roy Bolmer and others, plus references to Moore Bros corn crib the Akron baseball team and regional communities.
Mr and Mrs William tewel report the death of their daughter Mrs Kenneth Tweet on Saturday June 17 at a Portland Oregon hospital. Funeral and burial were held there Wednesday morning. Born November 19 1928 in Union County South Carolina she grew up in Akron Sioux Falls and Portland. Survived by husband a son Tom five brothers two sisters and two grandsons.
The Border Bells 4-H club met June 5 at 7 30 at Valerie and Greta Philips home. Valerie led the pledge and Marlene Hitze mann presided. Members reported, discussed wall hangings dues and camp fees, with plans for June 7 meeting and July 24 achievement night. Demonstrations covered zippers hooks and eyes sewing buttons interfacings. A lunch was served by Valerie and Greta.
Funeral services were held Thursday morning for Edward J De Laurier 65 of 4805 Vanderbilt Drive San Jose California. He died June 12 in a Santa Clara hospital after an extended illness. He worked twenty one years as an inspector with Lockheed Aircraft. He is survived by his wife Helen Klauer De Laurier two daughters Nancy Ann Via Mountain View and Karol Sue Cooper Ukia his mother Roseanne De Laurier Jefferson SD a brother three sisters and three grandchildren. Burial followed at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Los Altos after a Requiem Mass at St Thomas of Canterbury Church.
The Friendship and Service Club again sponsors a child contest for the Gay 90s Days. Enter early to ensure a contest. Pictures and entries go to Mrs. Ken Boyd. Proceeds fund playground equipment benefiting young children. No charge. Hurry. C.M.S.
Marianne and Ivan Anderson express gratitude for cards gifts and attendance at their open house marking their 25th anniversary and making the day wonderful for them.
On June 13 at the Quams home a Young Farmers and Ranchers meeting featured Gary Enright as guest speaker and a farm safety film. A June 17 awards luncheon and June 26 competitions at Elk Point's City Auditorium include carrot cake bake-off and talent find with three age groups, prizes, and a flower show. Lunch will follow. winners advance to state contests.
The annual twilight tour for the South East Research farm is planned for Wednesday evening June 28. SDSU researchers and extension specialists will discuss corn and soybean herbicide results crop insects soil fertility and bean variety performance. About 190 area farmers attended last year’s event. Pasture interseeding results look strong with seedings of Rambler alfalfa and Oahe intermediate wheatgrass showing established stands and high yield potential.
A collection of home care notes covers oven bag safety and guidance on pan depth and stability. It also explains how overcooking dulls vegetable color and how to preserve nutrients with minimal water and time. Tips for creating an invisible hem include marking height, trimming evenly, and using dual stitching for weight distribution.
In a brief Stacyville Monitor-Review item the columnist riffs on human curiosity with a humorous line about a man ignoring a 300-billion star fact but needing to touch wet paint to verify it, attributing the quip to Gene Wagner’s pen.
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