28 Jun 1962
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1962
Page
1
The Akron Register-Tribune lists subscription pricing: 2.50 per year or 1.25 for six months in Plymouth, Sioux and Wood bury Counties, Iews and Union County, 3.00 per year elsewhere.
Westfield write ups detail out of town visitors including Roy Wright from Tucson and Harrington families from Huson and Sheldon visiting Remsen area relatives. It reports births, hospital notes, a local man Cecil Harrington’s death, and a Freedom Bond Drive update with Plymouth County totaling $57,762 in May toward a $337,100 45 percent quota.
A patient expresses gratitude for cards and visits received at the Sioux City hospital and thanks Pastor Meyer for his prayers. The message closes with a reminder to patronize local merchants named Herman Andresen.
Items from ten, twenty, and thirty years ago in Akron reflect sports wins such as Akron beating Remsen 8 to 4 with Lefty Swift in the box and Bob Tucker homering, Methodist appointments, deaths like Jacob J. Ralfs at 81, and numerous births marriages and civic moves. The column traces local life through notable dates June 1952 to 1962, including bridge plans, military service, and community events across LeMars Akron and nearby towns.
Memorial dates and family notices from Akron area history recount Rev Ayrault death June 21 1912 in Onaga Kansas John W Hedges return from Norway and 1902 wedding reports Beresford 1902 windstorm damage and $1 000 000 loss three killed Southern South Dakota towns flood events 4 H leadership conferences citations 1962 delegates awards anniversary reflections and state officers installation include names such as Inez Winifred Mellus McCartney Neal Kimball Mawby Acker Tentinger Sonja Hall Bob Nai Remsen pageant and chorus notes
Plymouth County 4-Hers and leaders returned from Iowa State University after a four day 4-H Conference. The delegation included Sonja Hall Cherron Jauer Linda Attrill Beverly Postlewaite Tole Bum Vicki Detloff Karen West Donna Brunken Bob Nairn Dennis Willer Scott Morton Mark Tentinger Danny Hueertz Larry Radloff John Kurth Joann McBride and Arlie Pierson. The event was the first joint conference of its type held in the state.
Local area boaters have until July 1 to register their motorboats with the state conservation commission. Registration costs $4 for two years and application blanks can be obtained at the Plymouth county recorder's office, at boat dealers, or from the county conservation officer. Advice to Newly Wed and Older Wed s too: Use Register-Tribune Want Ads.
On June 18 1962 the Plymouth County District Court appointed Celia Mary Smith executrix of Martha Smith deceased and Lois L Klemme administratrix of LaVern Swift deceased. Creditors must file claims for allowance and debtors pay the estates. notices run in the newspapers June 21 28 and July 5 1962.
The estate of Fred Klemme in Plymouth County Iowa is probated. A last will allegedly dated June 26 1962 was filed with the District Court Clerk. A final proof and hearing are scheduled for July 9 1962 at 10 00 a m, to decide probate of the will.
A brief notice explains placing want ads in the Register-Tribune Want Ad Column. Readers are told to phone 3611 or 3261 to submit their advertisements, encouraging community exchanges of goods or services through the newspaper’s classified section.
Iowa safety officials warn of a record short trip traffic surge on July Fourth with vacation travel boosting volumes. State Safety Commissioner Carl Pesch urges extreme caution as drivers face dense patrol presence, radar enforcement, and hazards on secondary roads and loose surfaces. He emphasizes careful intersection approach and staying attentive to avoid tragic accidents. Local drivers are urged to patronize home merchants.
Gillette unveils the Slim Adjustable Razor featuring a slimmer head and longer handle with lighter weight. The adjustable mechanism suits various skin and beard conditions and is pitched as a low price gift option for dads.
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