26 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1969
Page
1
The Akron Register Tribune in Akron Iowa lists Gerald F Smith as owner and publisher with Ray A Smith as publisher emeritus. It notes publication weekly on Thursdays and gives subscription rates of 3.00 per year in local counties and 3.50 elsewhere, with September 26 1901 as the mailing date.
Westfield Congregational Church schedules 9:00 a m service with Reverend Michael Conners the newly appointed pastor. Community urged to attend and welcome him. Coffee hour after the service. Local social notes list several visits and callers across area including Berns, Rehders and Knapps with travels to nearby towns. Reminder to vote on Monday June 30 for the local school bond issue.
Mr Kenneth McKinnon of Hot Springs S D called on Henry Collmann. Gary Moehlman wed Linda Hansen in Minneapolis and returned to Chatsworth to live. Numerous neighbors and relatives visited or dined in Chatsworth and nearby towns including Sioux City LeMars Akron Hawarden Des Moines and Sioux Falls. Printing quality and satisfaction promised.
Reading through the Akron Register-Tribune files, reminders of 20, 80, 50, and 60 years ago surface. Highlights include Akron baseball beating Remsenites 3 to 1, local births and deaths, bridge incident with a gas truck, and community notes about schools, clubs, and parade-worthy events at Akron and nearby towns. Old photos show distantly remembered names and places like South Dakota State College, Riverside Park, and the Big Sioux river crossings.
Reports of heavy alfalfa pea aphid infestations in Beresford area fields with Malathion good kill results noted. Widespread aphid presence in several fields prompts monitoring for two weeks. Also covered are corn cutworm warnings in Clay County with Carbaryl and related insecticides after emergence. 4-H dates include tractor driving contest June 27 Alcester and club camp July 19 Madison.
Clara Evelyn Tucker Harvey a 91 year old Plymouth County resident died June 18 at Floyd Valley Hospital after a months long illness. She was born September 16 1888 in Akron and lived in LeMars and Marcus before returning to LeMars in 1968. Survived by two daughters two grandchildren eight great grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral services were held June 20 at First United Methodist Church LeMars with burial in LeMars Memorial Cemetery.
The American Theatre League of Sioux City unveils a 1969 70 season at the Municipal Auditorium featuring Hans Conried in Spofford Cabaret I Do I Do and Mame with Mimi Hines Phil Ford and Janet Blair plus Elaine Stritch. A new continental seating plan for 2300 seats aims to offer intimate theatre at moderate prices. Season subscriptions $24 50 $21 60 $17 50 renewals due July 15.
The piece recalls the turbulent path to 1776 and the birth of a nation. It emphasizes sectional strife, visionary leaders, and the unifying force of freedom. It highlights enduring beliefs in individual rights, speech, religion, press, and property as the basis for Independence Day.
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