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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1928
Page
7
Bible school at ten Christian Endeavor group led by Vella Lake. Preaching service at 7 p.m. The Friendship Club extends thanks to all who patronized supper last Friday evening. Davis, Pastor.
An OCR fragment lists Immanuel Lutheran Church English services for June and July. Events include English league at Oscar I Johnson's on Friday, a confirmation class Saturday, and Sunday services with morning worship at 11 and evening service at 8. Sermon topics are "Our Attitude Toward Sinners" and "A Bag with Holes." Pastor Silke Fan is noted.
Mrs Douglas recalls her late husband S C Douglas once employed by Herbert Hoover and received pictures of Hoover and his family as a gift. The photographs, cherished by the Douglas family at 4604 Morning Side Avenue, symbolize a long‑standing friendship cut short by her husband’s death. Mrs Douglas shares memories of Hoover and the early ties between their families.
In reminiscences from Mrs. Douglas, neighbors recall Herbert Hoover as a bashful boy who grew up near West Branch and Kingsley. The Douglas family stories include Hoover family ties, tintypes, and early connections with Kingsley postmasters, highlighting how unlikely paths led to Hoover’s presidential nomination. Also noted is public unease over delays in graveling the LeMars Akron road, with disputes over gravel land prices delaying highway work.
In July residents lament inaction on road gravel—complaints target the county commission for not securing material or completing travel promises. The Akron Big Sioux Gravel Co. offered a fair deal to supply gravel but met no response, prompting fear of delays into fall and potential freeze-up. The west end cites abundant gravel locally and urges decisive action to proceed.
Union county to attend Farm and Home Day on Thursday July 12 at Brookings South Dakota State College. County aims to bring largest delegation with a prize for greatest distance. Many have never visited the college and its farming and home economic programs. Pleasant Hill U B Church hosts Sunday services July 1 and an ice cream social June 29 by the Women’s Aid Society of Star Prairie and Pleasant Hill members.
Local want ad urges swift results before you mail away. It promises quick responses and clear guidance on placing orders and avoiding delays. It emphasizes saving time, reserving priority attention, and securing faster delivery through specific steps and contact details.
In a laboratory a new waterproofing dope for seaplane wings uses dissolved cotton cellulose. When water is added before drying, cellulose precipitates as cotton fibers that strengthen and waterproof the fabric. If water enters early, the cotton reappears and the effect is spoiled.
Baron Manfred von Richthofen famed German ace defied foes and drew attention with a bold red aircraft. Floyd Gibbons recounts that rivals knew the pilot by color, and Richthofen kept the look while ensuring others shared some red markings on parts of the machine.
A historic ice mass described as 500 feet long with a hollow center and emerald lake is reportedly demolished by a specialized iceberg clearing party. They drilled holes in the ice and used thermite charges to heat and crack the berg, with dramatic disintegration observed within hours, according to Capper's Weekly.
The silkworm spins its cocoon and enters a torpid chrysalis state. If allowed to remain, it becomes active and emerges, leaving a worthless cocoon. Dropping the chrysalis into boiling water before it grows active instantly kills the insect, allowing the cocoon to be unwound and reeled for market.
Greenhouse manager at Western Springs near Chicago reports strong electric light boostsp blooms. Petunias show about 50 percent more blossoms and fuchsias about 85 percent more, with taller stalks for both. Light lengthened the plants’ growing day markedly.
C A Nancola s who sold Hawarden Roller Mills last December to H R Naftalin of Minneapolis has regained possession via foreclosure. The mill, unde deeded to Naftalin, was sold on contract awaiting settlement. Nancola s plans to operate immediately focusing on feed grinding, with flour production possible.
Tektenball, a ten player indoor baseball like game, grows popular in Akron. North Side beat South Side 15 to 10 in five innings with A W Johnson and Ira Hammer pitching. Teams listed include Johnson Metz Arkin Ross and Grady Stryzewski Dirks Weidenfeller Snyder. Hammer Metz Ceilley Waterbury Sonson Wilkins Akers. A twilight league is planned with more teams and weekly games.
On June 12 1928 the District Court of Plymouth County Iowa appointed Annie Baas Vogelzang executrix of Frank Vogelzang deceased. All debts must be paid to the executrix and all claims presented to the court for allowance. Published notices run June 14 21 and 28 1928.
Piano offered for sale due to buyer nonpayment. Available for cash balance or affordable monthly payments. Contact Ben F. Duvall at Kimball Building Chicago to arrange viewing and purchase details.
A Dutch inventor reportedly perfected a liquid that impregnates wood to make it fireproof. Popular Science Monthly notes tests in which a small wooden structure treated with the solution resisted ignition despite being oil saturated.
The article notes putty marks on ground glass from glazing windows. It advises rubbing soap on glass edges before applying putty to keep stains from the glass, describing the soap film as a barrier to prevent marks.
Iowa State Fair officials announce a five day harness and running race meet August 22 to 31 with over $20,000 purse. A Derby-style program is planned for August 25, featuring running races and entries from Kentucky. Trotting and pacing events include 2 26, 2 20, 2 16, 2 13 and 2 10 classes plus a free-for-all pace. Western Shoeders Futurity also staged. Secretary Corey notes a revival of racing days for a week.
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