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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1936

Page

3

Akron Ball Team Wins Sixth Loop Contest Sunday

The Akron baseball team defeated Alsen 17 to 2 in Interstate league play on their home diamond, securing a sixth straight win. Akron exploded late, with eight runs in the sixth inning, keyed by Metz’s homer and Johnston’s two-base hits, while Hartman and multiple Akron pitchers scattered eight hits for Alsen.

Akron Alsen Baum A. Hartman Larson L. O’connor Ekren Metz Peck Johnston B. Tucker Claassen Tleider Johnson Tucker Hartman Jolson Bob Tucker Heider Andy Johnson Claassen, Heider Jimory Tucker H. O’connor G. Hartman E. Tucker

Revision of real estate assessment method prompts wide burden

The State Board of Assessment and Review issued a 1987 revision demanding separate assessments for each forty acres and each town lot, with buildings and land listed separately. The code limits descriptions to one lot or sixteenth of a section, but this has never been enforced until now, increasing work for the assessor and auditor treasurer staff.

State Board of Assessment Auditor’s and Treasurer’s Office Perry

Baptist Church Notes and Upcoming Meetings

Bible school worship and study at 10 o'clock. Sunshine Gleaners and leaders will entertain the Baptist Ladies Association next Wednesday afternoon July 1 at 2 30 in the church parlors. The Guild will manage the program and lunch proceeds to aid their work. The B Y P U meets at 7 o'clock with Sidney Moore as leader. Quarterly business meeting July 2 at 8 o'clock in the primary room. Advisory committee has appointments to make. Mrs Youngstrom Publicity Chairman Pro Tem.

Sunshine Gleaners W. W Baptist Ladies’ Association Sidney Moore

Trinity Lutheran Church Upcoming Services and Meetings

No service or Sunday school. Luther League to meet at 8 pm. Annual Mission Festival with Chatsworth German service at 10:30 am and English service at 2:30 pm led by Rev. H. Flentie of Sheldon Iowa. Dinner served. Chatsworth Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs Hiert Wilken’s Friday afternoon July 3. Pastor Fred A Meske invites all.

Luther League Chatsworth H. Flentie Sheldon Iowa Chatsworth Ladies’ Aid Hiert Wilken Fred A. Meske

Bible School and Church Services Schedule Update

First Church of Christ announces Bible school at 10 a.m. Rev Clarence R Dayton of Sioux City will speak again next Sunday. Church service at 11 a.m. C E meets at 5 p.m. Members asked to attend as plans of great interest will be discussed.

Bible School Clarence R. Dayton Sioux City C. E

Local News Notes from Hawarden and Nearby Areas

Local society notes recount visits and greetings among Hawarden residents. Dr and Mrs A J Kessler hosted a cousin from Des Moines. Desplaines Illinois guests Visited local families. Cluett Chamberlain worked in Scotland South Dakota bakery over weekend. Notes on hospital operations include tonsillectomies for two children. Youth delegation attended Augustana synod Luther League convention in Sioux City. Multiple families visited Hawarden and attended funeral services for Mrs Wm H Neary in Sioux City. Burnights from Pasadena plan summer at West Okoboji cottage. Mrs C P Kinser toured Philadelphia and points east. J R Marple learned of sister-in-law Mrs Albert Marple’s death from fire burns.

St. Boniface Catholic Church Sioux City F. J. Montagne E. M. Greenleaf T. l. Burnight Robert Pasadena Calif California Tech Albert Marple Hettinger N. D Clara Ronne Union County S. D

Akron Girl Weds Sioux Falls Man Last Saturday

Miss Elinor Louise Paulson of Akron married Dr. Carlos E. Kemper of Sioux Falls at the English Lutheran church in Sioux City on June 20 1936. Rev Schwarts officiated as relatives and close friends attended. The couple will reside in New Orleans after July first where Kemper will join the U S Public Health Service.

English Lutheran Church Sioux City Elinor Louise Paulson Louise Paulson Carlos E. Kemper A. H. Kemper Sioux Falls Schwarts Evelyn Kemper Kirk Paulson Kathryn Kemper Sioux Tea Shop Akron Morningside College Akron Clinic University of South Dakota Northwestern Medical School Chicago Ill Yankton State Hospital Silverberg New Orleans Kemper U. S. Public Health Service South Evelyn, Ardys H. A. Jacobson Donald Anna Bortle Irving Bortle Mary Mills Hawarden W. FL. Over Vermillion Donald Fowler Elk Point

Miss Elinor Paulson Honored With Two Showers

Miss Irene Bly and Miss Viola Maynard hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Bly home on June 11 for Elinor Paulson with whist games and a blue pink linch for twenty guests, presenting many gifts to the bride to be. On June 16 twenty English Lutheran Church ladies in Akron gave a second shower with games and many gifts for Miss Paulson.

Irene Bly Viola Maynard Bly Elinor Paulson English Lutheran Church Akron

Akron Stores Close Early for July Fourth Celebration

Most Akron business houses will close Saturday afternoon and evening July 4 to celebrate. An ad lists the closing stores. To serve patrons, all Akron stores stay open Friday evening July 3, with several open until noon on Saturday July 4.

Akron

Serious Auto Accident injures Eugene Dalgliesh

Eugene Dalgliesh of Chatsworth was seriously injured Friday evening when his car left the highway south of here, slid down a steep embankment, and overturned in a ditch. He suffered a fractured vertebrae in the neck and is under treatment at Ak ron Hospital. His wife Iris and friends were en route to River Sioux for a dance. two other cars were parked on the road and escaped with minor injuries.

Eugene Dalgliesh Chatsworth Here

Empress Theater Week Offers Hopalong Cassidy and More

Week of June 26 to July 2 at the Empress presents Call of the Prairie a Hopalong Cassidy western with William Boyd. The Moon's Our Tomes comedy stars Margaret Sullivan and Henry Fonda. The Witness Chair drama stars Ann Harding and Walter Abel. Also includes comedies cartoons travelogues sportlights and musical shorts.

Empress Theater William Boyd Cassidy Margaret Sullivan Tenry Fonda Ann Harding Walter Abel

Sermon calls Jesus supreme authority for life

Methodist church notes urge obedience to Christ's authority over both temporal and spiritual life. The pastor Jo F Moore invites all as he preaches morning and evening, contrasting Christ's sole authority with institutional church power.

Jesus Christ Jo. F. Moore

Paper to issue day earlier for July 4 ads

The Register-Tribune announces it will publish on Wednesday evening next week to allow local merchants time to place news and advertising before the July 4 holiday. All submissions should reach the office a full day earlier than usual to ensure publication.

Register-Tribune

Community notices and social events in Carroll area

Wednesday departures for Carroll Iowa, Ladies' Aid and Sunshine Gleaners plan meetings and bake sales at Lutheran and Baptist parlor venues. Local families visit Vern Swift and Wm Zierath homes. Kerr Service Station adds five Oldsmobiles with buyers named. Fishermen depart for Woman’s Lake and Lake Winnibigoshish for fishing trips.

Elmer Oltmanns Carroll Iowa Ladies’ Aid Immanuel Lutheran Church Trestesses Morris Vanberg Wyatt Heyl Sunshine Gleaners World Wide Guild Baptist Church English Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Woman’s Lake Minnesota W. G. Adams Otis Maynard Porter Maynard John IL. Marnest Herman Anderson Lake Winnibigoshish Minn Aug. Lundgren Ed. Dirks Russell Clark J. F. Stecker

Plymouth County Republicans Organize for Campaign

The Plymouth County Republicans met at the courthouse to organize for the campaign. Seventeen of thirty-one precincts were represented and about forty Volunteer members formed. Norman Bolser was elected chairman with C. Marene as vice chairman and Adrian Bowers as secretary-treasurer. Township leaders were named for about twenty precincts and more will be selected after conference. A $1 membership fee funds the national state and county activities. Senator Cliff Titus of Joplin spoke on the New Deal’s failures, praising Governor Landon. Will Simons outlined the organization plan. Titus and Simons were named by national and state committees respectively. The Volunteers work with all Republican groups. county leaders include Will Merritt of the Service Men's League and Bob Mauer and Harry Burgard aiding Young Republicans. The county aims for active organization this year.

Plymouth County Court House Norman Bolser C. Marene Adrian Bowers Sec’ytreas Cliff Titus Joplin Ile Landon Cleveland Will Simons Knoxville Iowa Titus National Committee Simons State Young Republican Service Men’s League Iowa Republican Editorial Association Merritt Bob Mauer Harry Burgard Mymouth

Sioux Falls Luther League Plans June Convention

The Sioux Falls district Luther League meets at Union Creek Lutheran church Friday through Sunday June 26 to 28. Events include an opening 8 pm session, 9 30 am business meeting, a Saturday picnic and evening program, Sunday 10 am Sunday school 11 am worship dinner at noon and a 2 30 Luther League Rally with missionaries Rev George Anderson and Dr Hjalmar Johnson as speakers. Ladies Aid hosts July 2 at Luther Hall hosted by Mrs Henry Tarwig.

Sioux Falls Luther League Union Creek Lutheran Church George Anderson Africa Hjalmar Johnson Ladies’ Aid Luther Hall Henry Tarwig D. J. Edward

Will Marry in Sioux City

Sioux City Journal reports the marriage of Evelyn Abraham daughter of Andrew Abraham near Akron to Henry John Jr son of Mr and Mrs Rene John of 1205 Pierce street will take place at a nuptial mass in St. Jean Baptiste Church with Rev Fr J A LaVelle officiating. Elnore Abraham will be bridesmaid in blue with white accessories. The bride will wear a white satin dress and carry pink rosebuds and lilies of the valley. Eugene Jolin will be the groomsman. Mrs M King of 1622 Nebraska street will host a wedding breakfast for the wedding party and immediate relatives. Georgia Rembe is visiting Miss Helen Kichacker south of town and they went to Akron for a merchants’ celebration.

Sioux City Eugene Jolin

Lutheran Church Services June 28 and Camp Note

The Lutherans announce Sunday services at So St Paul 11 am and Brule Creek 8 pm with a children’s program led by Miss Myrna Wettelard. Sunday school at 9:45 am St Paul and 10 am Brule Creek. Ladies Aid meets July 2 at 2:30 pm with Hazel and Herbert Larson and Clementson assisting. Circuit Bible Camp Swan Lake June 27 to July 3. Brule Creek Ladies’ Aid picnic July 9. Pastor Walter I Amoth.

So. St. Paul Lutheran Church Brule Creek Lutheran Church Myrna Wettelard St. Paul Brule Creek No. St. Paul Herbert Larson Herbert Clementson Circuit Bible Camp Swan Lake Luther League Brule Creek Ladies’ Aid Walter I. Aamoth

Emmanuel Eng. Luth. Church Sunday Services and Meetings

Pastor C. W. Samuelson leads June 28 services for the Second Sunday after Trinity with Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 a m and a morning sermon on Satisfied and Thingry Souls Under the Spiritual Care of Jesus. Luther League meets at 8 p m with officer elections. Aid Society meets next Thursday afternoon. Consimmation class next Wednesday evening. Aid Society Groups one and two plan a bake sale at the Weid enfeller market Saturday afternoon.

Mmanuel Eng. Luth C. W. Samuelson Trinity Jesus Luther League Aid Society Weidenfeller Market

Clever Clover 4-H Club Meeting Notes

The Clover Clovers met on Friday June 19 at Mrs Bernard Lueken s home to discuss Safety with a roll call on preventable accidents. Lunch followed. The next meeting is July 1 at Johanna and Blanche Burton s home. All members attended Rally Day at LeMars on June 22.

Clover Clovers Bernard Lueken Johanna Blanche Burton Eivery LeMars

Local Happenings and Visits Across Plymouth County

Harold Scott returned home from a CCC camp in Whit ing Iowa while Rita Kessler of Carroll Iowa visited relatives including Dr and Mrs A J Kessler. Cora Pollock of Omaha toured family and friends here Monday. Francis Boden plans to move from Corner caffe to Casper Wyoming with his family. Jerrine and Beverly Barber from Corona California visited their grandmother Ada Meredith. Laverne James funeral attended by H L Smith family in Onawa. Ralph Swanson visiting from Chicago. Charles W Greene, 77, dies in Sioux City hospital survived by sons Floyd and Charles. American Legion Auxiliary executive board meets June 30 at Legion Hall. Harry Whitehouse returns to Sioux City team duties. Frank K E Burke and family visit Salem Oregon and western relatives for health reasons.

Harold Scott CCC Whiting Iowa Rita Kessler Carroll A. J. Kessler W. Brown Woonsocket Cora Pollock Omaha Nebr Iver Pollock Francis Boden Casper Wyo Jerrine and Beverly Barber Corona Calif Ada Meredith H. L. Smith Laverne James Ralph Swanson Chicago C. A. Swanson Clarence Wegman Des Moines Wegman Charles W. Greene Plymouth County LeMars Adaville Sioux City Floyd Charles Greene Akron American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Harry Whitehouse

Akron Golf Breakfast Invites Members for Sunday Nine

Threatening wind reduced attendance at the Akron golf club breakfast. Mason's Mashie Wielders won the nine hole match 21 to 13 over Smith's Spoon Swingers. Low nine hole scores were 47 by Gee, Mattison, Jenson, Rossbach and Smith. The club reports course improvements and plans to install tee markers and distance signs. Breakfast runs 7 to 8 am with a start at 8 am. new members urged to join and bring personal eating ware.

Akron Golf’ Club Mason Smith Spoon Dr. Gee Mattison J. A. Jenson TH. Rossbach GF. Smith Akron AU Ela

Pleasant Hill U B Church Announces Quarterly Conference

Pleasant Hill U B Church schedules a quarterly conference at 10 o clock Sunday June 28 with Star Prairie church visiting. Rev A P Vanniee from York Nebraska will preach and chair the conference. Holy communion and a basket dinner follow the morning service. O V B S program set for Thursday at 8 15 p m led by Pastor J Lee Gorman.

Star Prairie Church A. P. Vanniee York Nebr

Akron Treat Days Draw Big Crowds For Free Rides

Big crowds attended Akron Merchants Treat Days sponsored by Walter Savidge Amusement Co. with a Ferris wheel merry-go-round and a sea plane offering thousands of free rides Monday and Tuesday. Attendance peaked Monday night, with lines for rides lasting into 10 30 p.m. Tuesday saw larger crowds and an afternoon baseball game between Hawarden and Akron. Business benefited from the event as shops reported brisk trade and tickets were distributed by participating merchants.

Akron Walter Savidge Amusement Co Hawarden

Also Mentioned on This Page

Trinity Lutheran Church First Church OF Christ Vesper Club W. J. Davidson Roy Caldwell Quigley Fletcher Desplaines Carlos Kemper Methodist Church MIT Plymouth County Republicans Senator Titus Missouri Onion Creek Georgia Rembe Helen Kichacker the Lutheran Churches Clever Clover Golf Breakfast Pleasant Hill U. B. Church J. Lee Gorman
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