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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
3
Akron notes show residents visiting Sioux City Vermilion and Do Smet with relatives and friends, plus many travelers returning from trips and engagements. Local clergy, teachers, and families attend events in Des Moines Laurens Gowrie St. Paul and Brownton while preparations for Chautauqua and civic activities continue.
Church of Christ notes announce choir rehearsal Friday evening and a Wednesday prayer meeting. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Communion at 11:00 a.m. Preaching at 11:30 a.m. Young People's meeting at 7:00 p.m. Evening preaching at 7:30 p.m. Arthur Miller, Minister.
Beautiful soprano Mme Ringsdorf of Chicago headlines the Ringsdorf Company chill afternoon and evening programs at Chautauqua. A three year favorite with the management, she offers popular numbers from Madama Butterfly and other top fare in two recital settings.
The reviewer highlights Mme. Tungsdorf's strong personality and vocal power enhancing her platform. She also reads well and often performs two or three clever sketches that captivate audiences. Her poetic instincts and artistic poise contribute to musical taste.
Arrangements are under way to provide a richer children’s program at Chautauqua this year. Miss Myrtle Parkes will supervise the forenoon activities assisting a festival of play games and journeys for children from giz to fourteen. No extra charge will be made to any child holding a Chautauqua ticket for the morning events.
The second annual Akron Chau tauqua runs July 3 to 7 with S W Johnson as superintendent and Miss Sadie Davidson as play supervisor for children. Season tickets are on sale at reduced advance prices of 1.10 for adults and 1.06 for children, non transferable outside the owner’s family. The program lists daily events from 3:00 p.m. onward, featuring the Glen Wells Company, Madame Lillian Ringdorfs Recital, Sumner R Vinton travelogue, and performances by The Pastime Party and The McCord Trio, with various lectures and children’s activities scheduled each day. Regular services and gatherings are noted for the following Sunday and a welcome to all from TD A Knock pastor.
Justice Roy Root acquitted J E McElligott on a larceny charge over electricity from the municipal plant. A jury would have considered the 246 kilowatt loss from Nov 4 1914 to June 11 1916 but testing showed the meter underreported. Root cited insufficient evidence to bind him over and noted sympathy influenced the verdict.
Sioux City Journal reports 16 month old Quitia Ward Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Smith of 2700 South Royce street, died from ptomaine poisoning after eight weeks illness linked to minced ham. Mother and daughter Leonda recovered. father not affected. Burial planned in Akron, Iowa.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Ington of Akron on Tuesday June 22 1918. Another son arrived to Mr and Mrs C C Maynard southwest of town on June 22 1918. A third son was born to Mr and Mrs Leander England west of town on Tuesday June 22 1918. Also Percy Harlax was born on June 17.
The Akron Domestic Local Building and Loan Association has declared a series of stock open on July 1916. J. B. Klauer, Secretary.
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