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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
4
Local agitation grows for a supervised public swimming facility in Akron to provide safe and comfortable bathing for youths and residents this summer. Supporters hope public sentiment will crystallize into a concrete project soon.
Ira S Farwell 84 retired railroad man died Saturday June 22 1940 at his son in law and daughter home southeast of Akron He was born July 6 1855 in Sycamore Illinois and farmed near Spencer and Walker before moving to Sioux City in 1900 to work for the Chicago and Northwestern railroad He retired ten years ago He belonged to Whitfield Methodist Church and the Ancient Order of United Workmen Surviving Mary E widow one daughter Mrs Smith two sons Sidney G Farwell and William G Farwell Sioux City six grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm in Whitfield Methodist Church Sioux City interment was in Logan Park cemetery Criminals may want to avoid Iowa after nearly 400 peace officers finish their training at the University of Iowa July 8 12 G Men U S secret service operatives and police chiefs will be among instructors in the fourth annual police officers short course with 42 topics covered
For sale at 39.00 with 5 dollars monthly option. Mrs Mary Schultz invites reliable parties to write for viewing in Akron. Address Route 5 Box 229A Waukesha Wisconsin.
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Raymond Smith visited Hills Minnesota on business this week. James R. Dunlap Vermillion merchant and fruit grower died June 19 after a year of illness aged 67. Vernon Fanc er son of Hancer of Merrill Iowa took his own life June 17 in What Cheer Iowa. Mrs Edna McConville Shannon Sioux City organist died Thursday evening. Aaron Akron area pledges storm damage and hail insurance. Citizens attend Kluver family Confirmation day. Rod and Ray promotional radio duo visit Akron for Barn Dance ads. Several items note visitors, sales, repairs, and local shop ads.
Riversioux Park offers a June weekend lineup with Earl Gardner and His Orchestra on Friday June 28 featuring a popular Colored Singer. Saturday June 29 showcases Ray Murphy and Rodney Deanagain for a Big Barn Dance Swing and Sway. Sunday June 30 includes afternoon roller skating and evening entertainment. July 4 promises park shows with concessions free motorboat races and ice cream for children plus a horseshoe contest. Akron faces LeMars in baseball with a big dance in the evening headlined by Clarence Longseth and His Norwegians.
A large gathering from Washington and South Dakota joined Akron friends for a family picnic at Riversioux Park. Attendees included Wm D Williams Snohomish Luther Williams Tacoma and many others from Sioux City Vermillion Centerville Akron and Westfield. Free text advertising job printing closes the note.
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