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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1971

Page

5

Wedding of Miss Carolyn Acheson and James Gale

Miss Carolyn Acheson daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Acheson of Chester South Dakota and James Gale son of Mr and Mrs Matthew Gale of Akron were married June 2 at St Jacob s Lutheran Church Colton South Dakota The Rev Allan Thoreson and Father Robert Wyffels officiated before about 150 guests The bride wore a white dotted Swiss gown with lace while yellow roses and white carnations adorned the ceremony A reception followed at the church parish hall with family and friends assisting and a six tier white and yellow wedding cake. The couple will reside in Akron after a stay in Comfrey Minnesota and will resume teaching posts in Comfrey.

Carolyn Acheson Earl Acheson Chester S.D James D. Gale Matthew Gale Akron St. Jacob's Lutheran Church Colton Allan Thoreson Robert Wyffels Lowell Hass Joe Dobbs John W. Cheney Renae Acheson Jane Acheson Dian Acheson Richard Frericks, Jr Ken Milbrodt Paul Hultgren Lyle Ache Earl Egge Steve Acheson Bruce Huber Robert Brovwm Poach Albert E. Sundberg Jack Smith Earl Foster Roy Acheson Lowell Bellwood Diane Daniel Dawn Acheson Dawn Hass Jerri Daniel Donna Tollefson Cindy Nugent Donna Williams Jalmer Knudson Clara Ordal Arleen Severson Glenn Grocott Colorado Gale Franklin High School Dakota State College Madison South Dakota Comfrey Minn University of South Dakota Comfrey High School

Married Ms Gloria Klemme and Mark Kowalke wed at S1 Johns Lutheran

Gloria Klemme daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Klemme and Mark Kowalke son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Kowalke were united in marriage May 29 at S1 Johns Lutheran Church Preston Township Pastor James Sandvik performed the ceremony Gail Walrod sister of the bride was bridesmaid and Dennis Kowalke brother of the groom was best man Robert Walvod sang Wedding Prayer and For All We Know A reception for the immediate family was held in the church basement They reside at 520 3rd Avenue 5 Le Marg Iowa. Post Offices to Hold Open House on July 1 celebrates new United States Postal Service inauguration in Washington DC and at all post offices across country Visitors invited to tour local post offices dedication ceremonies hosted by Postmaster General Blount Guests include Congress members former Postmasters General Board of Governors and dignitaries Souvenir envelopes imprinted with old and new insignia and limited First Day Covers will be available for 8¢ and a photographic display showcases Postal Service jobs and functions

Akron Akron Commercial Club L. A. Brooks John Dirks Dr. Brooks Rod Reed Harlan Krave Paul Wolkoff Church Ralph Burdette Don Campbell Ron Schroeder Bob Tucker Jerry Smith Ron Elkin Richard Dirks Mac Thorson Merlyn Miller Hank Krause John Ziniel FFA Ellis Tucker Darrell Easton Vern Heeren Armand Brown Norman Nielsen Emil Willer Harlan Klave Commercial Club Leonard Brooks Gloria Klemme Norman Klemme Mark Kowalke Arnold Kowalke S1. Johns Lutheran Church Preston Township James Sandvik Gail Walrod Dennis Kowlke Robert Walvod 3Rd Avenue 5 le Marg Iowa United States Postal Service Washington D.C Johnson U.S. Postal Service General Blount Congress New Postal Service Postal Service U.S

Bridal Shower for Miss Foggy Merrill

A bridal shower was hosted at Mrs. James M. Appley’s home on Wednesday evening June 16. Guests included friends and neighbors. Hosts were Betty Appley, Helen Sweyer and Wilma Weinblom. Dairy notes mention that manufactured products used 50 percent of 1969 U S milk production with cheese accounting for 30 percent of all milk used in manufactured goods.

United States

Siouxland Conference Golfers Play Matches Here Monday Morning

Akron hosted Siouxland Conference golf matches as Maurice-Orange City beat George 15 0 and Sioux Center defeated Akron 10 5 while Rock Valley topped Central Lyon 11 4. Medalists were Matt Trotzig and Jeff DeHaan at 77, runner-up Henry Brinkman 78.

Akron Maurice- Orange City George High Sioux Center Rock Valley Central Lyon Matt Trotzig Jeff DeHaan Maurice-Orange City Henry Brinkman Rock Valley High Trotzig Jim Barwick Siouxland Conference Akron High Kevin Garvin Brad Anderson Joe Trotzig Scott Thomas Jeff Gebauer MCC Rock Rapids George Alton Course

Golfing Hi in Akron as 62 play stag after rains

A 4 splendid turnout of 62 men signed in for the Akron Men's Stag golf event last Wednesday June 16 starting at 4 30 p m. Prizes were awarded for various feats and barbequed steaks followed. Another stag is planned for this Wednesday.

Akron

Valerie Philips Named Iowa FFA Runner-Up for American Royal Queen

Valerie Philips of Akron FFA Chapter was named runner-up Iowa candidate for the American Royal Queen. If the winner cannot attend, Philips will represent Iowa at the contest. She won the NW District FFA Queen title and was announced at the Wong FFA State Dairy Contest Awards banquet in Waterloo, Iowa. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Philips. Six district candidates were interviewed by a Yong FFA Committee at the National Dairy Cattle Congress.

Akron Iowa Vocational Agriculture State Fia National Dairy Cattle Congress Waterloo Akron Ffa Craig Hemmingsen Gerald Hitzemann David Koch FFA Valerie Philips Iowa Ffa Valerie Iowa Philips Richard Philips Yong Ffa

Alde Opera House Theatre News

Community theatre invites audiences to two performances of Simple Simon at the Alde Opera House Theatre on June 26 and 27 with tickets 1.50 adults and 0.75 children under 12. Brigadoon rehearsals ongoing under Miss Ronda Wills with dance rehearsals to follow. opening curtain September 3.

Ye Alde Opera House Simon Simon Big Ears Children's Theater

Ladies Golf and Bridge Gather for Monthly Event

About 30 ladies enjoyed golf and bridge last Wednesday with coffee and rolls. The second Ladies Day luncheon is set for Wednesday June 30 from 11:30 to 1. Please sign up at the clubhouse. cost is $1.00. Bridge follows lunch. a kitchen shower list is posted to avoid duplicates. Jeanne Hinrichsen and Sue Higman head coffee. luncheon committee includes Mickey Jespersen, Joy Dirks, Shirley Miller, Mary Ellen Caskey, Claire Siebens and Ramona Vander Helm. Florence Jacobs and Sonia Trotzig lead games. Some members served lunch to about 30 area high school baseball players. A power outage is expected Sunday morning from 5 to 7 due to Akron transformer work.

Jeanne Hinrichsen Sue Higman Mickey Jespersen Joy Dirks Shirley Miller Mary Ellen Caskey Claire Siebens Ramona Vander Helm

Weather settles after hot humid spell in June

Generous helpings of those rare June days warmed the region last week with humid heat Friday and Saturday. Sunday and Monday cooled noticeably offering relief. Clouds drift, no more downpours, and the corn crop looks better than ever.

Sioux City couple announce Lynn Franklin engagement

Mr and Mrs Donald Franklin of Sioux City Iowa announce the engagement of their daughter Lynn to Thomas Weber son of Mr and Mrs George Weber of Readstown Wisconsin An August wedding is planned Lynn is a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Peck of Akron Ohio

Robert Balick Elk Point Harlotte Ann Gary Hillrichs Harry Hillrichs Akron Donald Franklin Sioux City Iowa Lynn Thomas Weber George Weber Readstown Wisconsin Lloyd Peck

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