Local News Notes From Akron and Surroundings
Local notes report service and family visits across Akron and nearby towns. Entries include farming help wanted and found stock trailer endgate recovery, several travel and family visits to Phoenix, Tucson, Dallas, and Sioux City, plus college graduation news for Oralee McLane. Community events feature extension group meetings, Father’s Day picnic attendance, and a church schedule with a youth camp trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register-Tribune
Pearl Comer
Sioux City
J. W Hendricks
Alfred Ownen
Hawaii
Shirley
Thim
Paul Woskoff
Bon. John
Phoenix
Arizona
James Wren
Claremont
Calif
Eric Wedmark
Neil McLane
Anguardna College
Sioux, Falls
Oralee
Pauline
Lake Park
Town
James Trantt
Tucson
Ariz
Fay Trantt
Patricia
Yankton
Fay
Frank Trautt
Lee
Raymond Trautt
Sioux Valley Extension
Rollo Baker
J. R. Kerr
Marvin Kerr
Scott Air Force Base
Bellville
Burton Swift
Jack Boyle
Baltimore
Ohio
Burton
Thealtimore Orioles
Boyles
Akron Park
Charles Jurgensen
Alfred Meske
Bernice
Vernon Jurgensen
Larry
Cheryl
Bruce
Elmer Jurgensen
Harry Nannen
Arlene
Marlys
Elmer Frerichs
Kenny
Bertha Frerichs
Joyce Erks
Akron
Geo. Milldrum
Brookings
I. D
Dallas
Texas
Plaquemine
Louisiana
New Orleans
Mississippi
Milldrum
Card of appreciation from Mrs Otto Oltmanns
I thank relatives friends and neighbors for the flowers gifts cards and visits while I was in Akron Hospital Special thanks to Dr Downing Dr Trotaig and nurses for their services Pastors Friehling and Meyer for visits and prayers All was greatly appreciated Ada work fast at small cost
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Downing
Trotaig
Friehling
Meyer
Otto Oltmanns
Wheat Referendum Plans Made For 1956 Crop
Iowa producers with more than 15 acres of wheat in 1956 may vote on marketing quotas in a June 26 referendum. Polling sites in Plymouth County open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Westfield City Hall and LeMars ASC Office. Approval by two thirds sustains quotas with 45 percent penalties for excess production and 76 percent parity price support. disapproval ends quotas and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry.j. “Ahlers
Plymouth County
ASC
Iowa
Towa
City Hall
Westfield
First Ave
LeMars
Gala Night in Akron July 10 Baseball Game and Fireworks
Plans announced for a gala night in Akron on Sunday July 10 featuring an 8 15 p m baseball game between Akron and Beresford of the Southeast South Dakota League, followed by a free fireworks display at the park. Beresford and Akron bring a strong brand of ball and a large crowd is expected. A second game is set for Tuesday July 6 between Akron and Elk Point, a top Southeast South Dakota League contender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Beresford
Akron Baseball Management
Elk Point
South Dakota
Social security credit for cash wages in private homes
If you work as an employee in a private household you may be entitled to social security credit for your cash wages. Ask your employer about this.
Latest Chemicals For Fly Control Reported By AVMA
The American Veterinary Medical Association notes new effective fly killers from organic phosphorus insecticides. Malathion is recommended. in 2 percent water solution it remains active for three to ten days, depending on temperature. A mix of blackstrap molasses and water with 2 percent malathion also provides long-lasting effect in fly-collecting arenas. Sanitation and destruction of breeding sites, plus use of insecticides, are urged for reducing fly populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Veterinary Medical Association
AVMA
Association
Allis-Chalmers
Contour Division Boosts Contour Farming Satisfaction
If contouring in square fields worries you, divide fields along contours. This method can yield surprising satisfaction by creating more uniform soil moisture and easier management through aligned planting patterns.
Farm Fly Control Begins With Sanitation
Farm sanitation starts fly control and urges spreading barnyard manure to fields promptly to reduce breeding grounds.
Balloon launched in Kansas found near Ploomfield
A helium filled balloon launched in Wanego Kansas late in February was later found near Ploomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanego
Kansas
Ploomfield
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Elwood Winquist
Farm Boy
Douglas Feauto
First Baptist Church
Akron Ministerial
KLEM
Storm Lake
Wayne R, Williams
Ada
Willer Real Estate Co
Nutyena
Akron Feed Mills
Tucker's Cleaners
First Church of Christ
Melodymen
Radio 'N
Ulebeck
Blackwood Tros
Church of Christ
Farm Belt Feed & Supply Co
Herb Yates, Westfield
Elmer Anderson
Val
Pak
Lumber
Tony
Tony’s Market
Terrace Park
Waterbury Dairy
Northwest States
U. S. Dept. of Public Health
Dirks Motor Co
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