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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1934

Page

3

Pretty wedding solemnized at country church

Evelyn Ericson and Robert Wayne Waterman were married at Union Creek Lutheran Church near Akron on June 23, 1934. The ceremony featured Rev D J Edward and music by Mrs Edward and a quartet. Attendants included Wilma Ericson, Donald Waterman, Little Audrey Ericson, Master Arlo Ericson. A 1:30 p.m. four course dinner for seventy followed at the bride’s parents’ home with blue white and pink decor.

Union Creek - Lutheran ‘Church Evelyn’ Ericson Wm. Ericson Robert Wayne Waterton Sioux City D. J. Edward Lohengrin Mendelssohn Robinson Shhoulberg Elizabeth Shoulberg Wilma Ericson Audrey Ericson Arlo Dorothy Hultgren Elvina Harker Marion Hultgren Bertil Westin Akron Augustana College Rock Island, T Union’.Creek Lutheran Church

Three Teams Tie For First In Akron Diamondball League

In the Akron Diamondball league three teams share first place after the first round of three games. Hamburgers and Seventy sixers split results with Blatz Brewers, Blue Hawks, and Dirks Motor Co. facing similar futures. Next week’s schedule could shift standings as Blatz Brewers meet Blue Hawks and Dirks Motor Co clash with Seventy sixers. A local Akron pickup beat Alcester 15 to 6 last Thursday. Fire Department team hosts Seventy sixers next Tuesday at 8 15 PM with plans to invite more out of town clubs on off nights.

Hamburgera Blue Hawks Dirks Motor Co Brewers Egg ‘Pushers Blatz Bowers Brule Hamburgers Seventy-sixers Akron Blatsz Brewers Alcester Mermillion Fire Department

First Baptist Church to Host Lord's Supper and Fellowship

Next Sunday at morning service the pastor will lead in the sermon followed by the observance of the Lord's Supper and the Hand of Church Fellowship presented to new members. Bible school meets at 10 am, Sunday night service at 8. A mass meeting for Christian Patriotism will involve four churches, with Rev. J. F. Moore delivering the address. Mission Circle meets Tuesday at 2:30 in church parlors with Doris Campbell hostess.

Bible School English Lutheran ‘Church Baptist Register-Tribune J. F. Moore Mission Circle Doris Campbell Izetta Burke Ruth Morehead R. E. Brown

Discipleship Theme at Immanuel Eng Lutheran Church

Immanuel Eng Lutheran Church under Pastor C. W. Samuelson lists Sunday July 1 as Fifth Sunday after Trinity with Discipleship as the theme. No morning service due to pastor's trip to Marcus. An 8 p.m. Union Patriotic Service invites all, followed by a Brotherhood gathering July 8 hosted by Will Van Wyhe, John Reemis, Henry Plueger, and Rev. Samuelson.

Immanuel Eng Luth C. W. Samuelson Trinity Marcus Will van Wyhe John Reemis Henry Plueger Rev. Samuelson

Luther League convention closes in the District

The Luther League of the Iowa Conference concluded last Sunday in the English Lutheran church with delegates from district churches. Rev Wes terberg led Bible hours on Revelation while speakers including Rev Verner Swanson Dr P O Bersell and Rev P Nestander addressed the sessions.

Luther League Iowa A. P. Westerberg Sioux City Verner Swanson Gowrie P. O. Bersell P. Nestander Alta Satuday Luther League of the Immanuel Church Lost Church E.R. Carlson Marathon Eric Pearson Lula Claassen Clifford Johnson Akron Akron Ladies’ Quartet Robinson Shoulberg C. W. Samuelson Brynell Westerberg Bersell A. G. Johnson Cherokee

Westfield 4-H News Includes Patterns and Rally Day

The Willing Toilers met with Benita Voss on Tuesday June 26. Members received patterns for waste baskets book ends and hat racks. A lunch followed. The next meeting is at the Adams home on Tuesday July 10. Dorthea Taylor and Irene Van Wyhe left Monday for the Ames convention. The club attended Rally Day at LeMars on June 22 and reported an enjoyable afternoon and evening.

Benita Voss Adams Dorthea Taylor Irene van Wyhe Ames LeMars

Union Patriotic Service Sunday at Akron churches

Four Akron churches unite at English Lutheran church next Sunday night at 8 o clock for a union patriotic service. The Baptist Christian English Lutheran and Methodist pastors plan a program to stress Christian patriotism with prayer music and an address titled Is Uncle Sam a Christian. A large crowd is anticipated and the public is invited to attend.

Akron America R. E. Brown W. H. McDonald

First Church Announces Bible School and Supper

The First Church of Christ invites for Bible school and preaching at the usual hour with a sermon on The Sure Defeat of Pride. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. and a Saturday supper for rural mail carriers at 30c in the basement. A 7 30 p.m. program in the auditorium follows. A union Patriotic service at English Lutheran at 8 p.m. cooperates. all patriotic citizens urged to attend. W. H. McDonald, Minister.

English Lutheran Church W. H. McDonald

Union Creek Church Events List

Union Creek church announces Sunday evening services at 8 o clock with choir practice afterward. The Ladies Aid meets Friday afternoon July 6 at Mrs Adolph Wibergs home. The Junior Mission Band gathers Saturday afternoon June 30 at Luther Hall. Everyone is invited. Pastor D J Edward.

Union Creek Ladies’ Aid Adolph Wiberg Luther Hall D. J. Edward

Infant son of Vreugdenhil dies at Akron Hospital

Doreen Vreugdenhil, youngest child of Mr and Mrs William C Vreugdenhil, northwest of town in Union county D D, died June 24 1934 at thirteen months seven days. After an operation for obstruction at Akron Hospital efforts were made but the child died Sunday morning. Survived by parents one sister Joyce two brothers Max and Robert. Funeral held Tuesday at 1 pm at home and 2 pm at Big Springs Baptist church Rev B L Carlton of Worthington Minn officiated. Burial in Riverside cemetery Akron. Relatives from Osmond Nebr Inwood Ia Sioux Center Ia Hawarden Ia Kik Point Sd attended.

Gene Doreen Wm. C. Vreugdenhil Union County D. D Howell Priday Akron Joyce Max Robert Big Springs Baptist Church B. L Carlton Worthington Minn Riverside Cemetery J. Vreugdenhil Osmond Nebr Peter Bol Inwood Neil Vreugdenhil Sioux Center Win. Palma Hawarden Bert McGuire Kik Point

Lutheran Churches July 1 Activities Planned

The Lutheran Churches announce No Sunday school next Sunday and a Luther League convention visiting the parish once every twelve years with a full program. St Paul Ladies Aid meets July 6 at No St Paul church with Mrs Reuben Wennblom and others serving. Summer Fourth of July celebration planned at Union county county farm with Rev O M Odland and Gospel Quartet from Minneapolis, plus choir and instrumental numbers. Elk Point and Jefferson nines baseball and other activities to follow.

Luther League St. Paul Ladies’ Aid No. St. Paul Church Reuben Wennblom Peter Anderson Oluf Hofstad Xamoth Strand

Methodist Church Notes Sunday sermon and union service

There has never been a material recovery without a recovery of spiritual values. The church offers life’s realities through seeking God. Rev. R. E. Baker preaches at 11 o’clock Sunday morning and a patriotic union service is planned Sunday evening at the English Lutheran church.

R. E. Baker English Lutheran Church J. F. Moore

Born A.son to Mr and Mrs Everett Stinton

A bouncing baby boy was born southeast of town on June 21, 1934 to Mr and Mrs Everett Stinton. The birth is recorded in the local notice column and marks a family addition for the community.

A.son Everett Stinton

Akron Tennis Club Doubles Tourney Set For Sunday

The Akron tennis club schedules a one set doubles event on Sunday July 1 with morning and afternoon rounds and evening semis and finals under lights partners drawn for fairness. Vermillion 8D defeats Akron 11 1 in last Sunday's match. local players post results and plan rematches.

Akron Tennis Club Steinert-Shouldere Kessler-Dirks Greenleaf-Gassman Arkin-Silkebakken Harnest-Frederickson Ross-Smith Kennedy- Paulson Foley-Hammer Kerr- Drew

Pleasant Hill U B Church July 1 services

Pleasant Hill U B Church invites Sunday activities with Sunday school at 10 30 a m and a patriotic service at 11 30 a m led by Pastor S A Jacobson under the theme Is America Christian.

Pleasant Hill U. B America

Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Services Soon

Trinity Lutheran Church schedules Sunday school at 10 a m and English service at 11 a m with a sermon by Pastor Clarence Steinert. Fred A Miglice is the pastor.

Trinity Lutheran Church Clarence Steinert Fred A. Miglice

Luther League Convention at Brule Creek Church

The Vermillion Luther League holds its convention at Brule Creek Lutheran Church near Spink from June 20 to July 1 with the theme Crusade With Christ. Opening sermon Friday at 10 a.m. by Rev J Vikse of Beresford. Miss Margaret Wall of Minneapolis will speak Friday and Saturday evenings. Rev A Hi Hanson of Bemidji will preach Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and give the closing address at 8 p.m. A Choral Union concert features the circuit choirs directed by Rev H A Gregerson of Hartington Neb.

Luther League Brule Creek Lutheran Church Spink W. IL. Ramoth J. Vikse Beresford Margaret Wall Minneapolis National Lubor League A. Hi, Hanson Bemidji Minn Choral Union H. A. Gregerson Hartington Nebr

Prepared for Emergency Nine women earn Junior First Aid certs

In Akron nine women completed weekly First Aid sessions led by Red Cross nurse Hazel I Roberts. The National American Red Cross issued Junior First Aid Certificates to Eunice Burker Ada Kinser J J Arkin Lottie Baker Pearl Hendricks W E Mellen Grace Thompson Ora Tal bott and Marie Degen.

Akron Hazel I. Roberts Red Cross National American Red Cross Eunice Burker Ada Kinser J. J. Arkin Lottie Baker Pearl Hendricks W. EE. Mellen Grace Thompson Ora Talbott Marie Degen

Grandmother Hals Celebrates 80th Birthday with Family

Grandma Hals marked her 80th birthday with a June 14 gathering at her son-in-law and daughter Eldert Siebens southeast of town. Ninety-two guests attended a outdoor dinner table, a decorated cake, and a closing address by Rev Theo Meyer. Continued celebrations moved to Mrs Nick Molzen’s home with more relatives joining for a luncheon and later a farewell lunch.

Grandma. Huls Eldert Siebens Theo. Meyer Grandma Hals Theo, Meyer Marie Henry Huls, Sr Brunsville Henry Meinjolians Alcester Bill. Hein Mayne Junius 8. D Ed. Friske Chris Karol Chris. Huls Willie, Johmny Marvin Huls Akron John Ahrendson LeMars John Huls Sieb. Siebens Hawarden Henry Siebens West LeMars George Siebens Andrew. Siebens John Siebens Philip Harvey Taylor Art. Adams Alfred Gerald Tone John Molzen Grandma Hull Nick Molzen

Become Second Class Scouts at Court of Honor

Last Friday evening four Troop committeemen met with Troop No. 70 of the local Boy Scouts of America in Court of Honor. Seven Tenderfoot Scouts became Second class after passing twelve tests. they will soon receive badges. They demonstrated first aid signaling tracking pacing building fire and cooking outdoors among other skills. Several of the twenty three scouts plan a week at Camp Kellogg near Sioux City in July.

Boy Scouts of America Tenderfoot Court of Honor Camp Kellogg Sioux City

Elk Point Wins Fast Ball Game From Akron Club

Elk Point defeated Akron 8 to 4 as hard outfield grounders and wild bounces produced three Elk Point homers. Akron, error-prone late, kept pace early but Elk Point seized the breaks, aided by Sioux City semi pro players, in a tense ball game Sunday.

ELK Point AKRON Oach Sioux City Kellogg Peek Johnson Tucker Callahan C. Metz Claassen Arden Brown Armand Brown Short Arden Brown Peck Whitworth Magnus Armand Maney R. Metz Nice Arden.Brown Engle Bettis Nichols Erickson

Kingsley Shoetossers Take Lead In Tri-State Play

Kingsley tops Sayles Bluffers to seize first in Tri-State Horseshoe league after a 4-0 run at Kingsley. Blub ters stay second, Calvin's Shavers of Akron hold third, Iach's All Stars rise with two wins. Akron events include Shavers sweeping Skaggs and All Stars beating Greenville. postponed All Stars vs Skaggs split. Nelsons visit from Boston to relatives south of town.

Sayles’ Bluffers Kingsley Bluffers Blusters Calvin Shavers Akron Iach All Stars Sayles Skaggs Sioux City Greenville All- Stars

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evely Ericson R. Wayne Waterman First Baptist Church Westfield UNION Congregation Vocal Selection First Church OF Christ the Lutheran Churches Methodist Church Tennis Club Vermillion Dakotans Hill Conkling Silkebakken Greenwood Davis Greene Brady Stryzewski Smith S. A. Jacobson Luther League Convention Grandma Huls Pointers Akron Grounds Ernest Nelson Boston Mass John Nelson
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