Prank H Miller Galled by Death in Akron Iowa
Prank H Miller, 81, of Sioux Valley township in Union County South Dakota, died Monday June 27 1938 at his Akron Iowa home after an illness. He was born December 17 1856 in Dixon Illinois and married Mada Lickert there April 3 1877. Survived by two sons George and Chas Miller two daughters Mrs Walter Heyl and Elizabeth Miller two brothers Ernest and August Miller and a sister Mrs Isabelle Levan, plus six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral was Wednesday at 2 pm at the Wary Christy Funeral Home Akron with Rev Edward Beyer officiating. Interment Riverside Akron. Pallbearers August Lindgren William Hal Lester Seeley Albin Carlton Alfred Swanson Elmer Powys. Friends and relatives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Sioux
Ann
Mondaie
Akron
Iowa
Ixon
Ill
Aldhood
Madalickert
Dixon
Union County
Geo. Miller
Chas. Miller
Walter Heyl
Elizabeth Miller
Vi‘cinity
Alcester
S. D
Ernest
August Miller
Til
Isabelle Levan
Wairy
Christy
Edward Beyer
South Lutheran Church
Riverside
Auguat
Lindgren
Hal- Lester
Seeley
Albin
Carlton
Alfred Swanson
Huckeet
Dow
Elmer Powys
Lo Lamman
Ea ‘Gan
Marcus
Towa
Legion and Auxiliary Notes Regular Meeting Updates
Regular notes from Legion and Auxiliary report a meeting on Tuesday evening July 5 with officers to be installed and all members required to attend the Legion Hall. A practice session is noted for Friday afternoon July 1. Eight Auxiliary members and fifteen Legionnaires attended the county meeting in Remsen where election of officers took place and two Akron members won county offices for the coming year Larsn was elected county president and Fred Weber named county commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Auxiliary
Remsen
uth.Larsen
Fred Weber
Regulars Defeat Tigers in Sunday Horseshoe Contest
A seven game horseshoe match was played Sunday at the N. P. Nielson grounds west of town between the eps and Sioux Valley. Final scores show Regulars winning 16 to 88 in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P. Nielson i Grounds
Eps. Ee
Sioux Valley Oe
Mrs Brown Dies in Auto Crash Near Springfield Missouri
Mrs. Robt Brown, about 26, died instantly when the car she drove with her husband rolled over about fifty miles north of Springfield. Dr Robert Brown was injured and treated in Springfield. the couple’s son had been in a CCC camp, now at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Local relatives plan a Nevada funeral as community offers sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyle Brown
Robert Brown
Springfield
N. J. Brown
Wall
Brown
Nevada
CCC
Fort Leayworth
Kansas
Emmanuel Eng Lutheran Church Junior Mission Band Meeting
Ernest G Iverson pastor. The Junior Mission Band meets at 2 30 Saturday afternoon with Mrs Howard Nygard hosting Sunday July 3 Sunday school at 10 am Confirmation class also at 10 am Morning worship at 11 am with the Senior choir. Evening service at 8 pm led by Luther League with refreshments and social hour. Mrs S W Fredell and Mrs Chas Johnson in charge of refreshments. Board of Administration meets Tuesday at 8 pm in the church. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 30 with Mrs Rose Johnson and Mrs Howard Nygard as hostesses. Meeting location to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmanuel Eng. Luth
Ernest G. Iverson
Howard
Nygard
Luther League
W. Fredell
Chas, Johnson
Board of Administration
Ladies” Aid
Rose Johnson
Howard Nygard
Births in Akron Area June 1938 Record
A son born to Earl Sulli van and wife in Richland township Union county on June 27 1938. A daughter born to J Fred Halvorson and wife in Akron on June 28 1938. A son born to John Bourne and wife in Johnson township on June 27 1938. A daughter born to Herbert Clemenson and wife near town at Akron Hospital on June 27 1938. A son born to Clifford Ny gard and wife near town at Akron Hospital on June 29 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Sullivan
Richland Township
Union County
J. Fred Halvorson
Akron
John Bourne
Johnson Township
Herbert Clemenson
Akron Hospital
Clifford Nygard
Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Services and Sunday School
Trinity Lutheran Church holds Sunday school at 10 o'clock and English service at 11 a.m. St Matthew Lutheran Church in Chatsworth offers Sunday school at 9 a.m. and English service at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Fred A Meske.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Golden Wedding Celebrated by Mr and Mrs Boden
Mr and Mrs Chast Boden of west of town celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Tuesday June 28 1938. An open house was held Sunday June 26 at the Leonard Lamoureux home in the city with about ninety attendees. Seven of ten children and spouses attended. numerous relatives were present from Mitchell Sioux City Vermilion South Sioux City Akron Long Beach Seattle Casper LeMars Beresford Westfield. Out of town guests joined in the celebration and the couple were married June 28 1888 in Elk Point S D by Rev Murphy. The couple have lived in Union County most of their married life and are congratulated by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chast Boden
Leonard Lamoureux
Boden
Frank Simeon
Mitchell
S. D
Ralph Gale
Sioux City
Iowa
Gertrude Torstenson
Vermillion
Cliff. Johnson
South Sioux City
Nebr
Clarence
Elmer
Casper
Wyo
Geo. Lamb
LeMars
Art McConville
Claude Sanford
Joe Boden
Rose ‘Boden
Beresford
S. C
Albert Harrington
Cecil Harrington
Westfield
Charles Boden
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Elk Point
Father Murphy
Rose Boden
John Eastwood
Union County
M. D
Akron
Chatsworth Garage Burns in Hawarden Fire
A four car garage behind Tops cafe in Chatsworth was destroyed by fire early Saturday. Firefighters saved John Gronemeyer’s car but could not salvage E. H. Johnson’s car. The adjoining building owned by Mrs Rose Topf was scorched and Topf carried no insurance. Topf usually kept a car there but left it outside that night. Jolson believed his insurance valid but found his policy had lapsed June 10. Mr and Mrs Foley are vacationing at Gull Lake Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatsworth
BURNS
Hawarden Independent
Tops Cafe
John Gronemeyer
E. H. Johnson
R. BE. Becker
Rose Topf
Akron Firemen Jamboree Draws Fair-Sized Crowd
A drizzling rain threatened the Akron firemen's jamboree but skies cleared after noon. A Hawarden vs Akron baseball game drew a fair crowd with a high scoring, well played contest. Akron's Hartman started strong, Hawarden surged in the fifth and sixth, then Kapfer and Bogenrief held. The Akron Band performed, a Sioux Falls contortionist entertained, and Capt. Swanson spoke on corn alcohol gas. Nat Towles led a vibrant night dance with a 14-piece orchestra on a street floor east of the post office. The crowd grew in the evening, appreciated by the firemen amid weather and farm duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Fawarden
Doug Bogenret
Hawarden
J. Blair
Arm. Brown
Tucker
Metz
Ard. Brown
Ed. Hartman
Hawardenite
Knutson
Bogenrief
Sumner
Town
Thompson
J. Schiefen
Phil Schiefen
Bo‘genrief
Schiefens
Witt
Hartman
Joe Blair
Vermillion Red Sox
Rock Valley
Sioux Falls
A. F. Swanson
Sioux City
U. S
Nat Towles
Willing Toilers 4-H News Update
Our last meeting Tuesday June 21 at Lorraine Wachtmann home had four visitors and thirteen members. Delegates reported on the State 4-H convention in Ames. Two girls demonstrated Orange Cake. Next meeting set for Thursday July 7 at Virginia Tucker home. Also notes: Frank Noble and Mrs Noble visited Mrs Morse in Wahpeton North Dakota after a two week trip through Minneapolis and Red Wing Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Wachtmann
Ames
Virginia Tucker
Club
Frank Noble
Wahgeton
N. D
Empress July film lineup opens with serial and star-studded shows
The Empress theater July program launches with Everybody Sing starring Allan Jones Judy Garland Friday and Saturday July 1 2. Dr Rhythm starring Bing Crosby screens July 3 4 5 with a New York physician posing as a policeman. Stella Dallas with Barbara Stanwyck and John Beal plays July 6 7. The Lone Ranger serial opens July 8 9, with first two installments and claims to revive the movie serial craze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empress Theater
Empress
Allan Jones
Judy Garland
Arog
Jeanette MacDonald
Fanny Brice
Billie Burke
Reginald Owen
Fidghty Armetta
Bing Crosby
New York
Beatrice Lillie
Mary Carlisle
Andy Devine
Crosby
Stella Dallas
Barbara Stanwyck
John Beles
Belle Bennett
Miss Stanwyck
Anne Shirley
Alan Hale
Barbara O'Neil
the Empress
Lone Ranger
Bessure
Luther League program at Roseni church July Fourth
The Young People's Lutheran League of Roseni congregation will present a July 4 program at Union County Park with afternoon and evening sessions. The afternoon begins at 1:00 pm featuring piano preludium, vocal solos by Marvin Sommervold, readings by Clarence Steen, and a ladies' quartet with Rev. Peter Lerseth of Canada. Evening events start at 8:00 pm with piano preludium, vocal solos, instrumental selections, readings, caravelare, and addresses by Rev. A. C. Edstrom and Wallace Asper, plus a final piano solo by Alta Hansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
s-Eather
League of the
Roseni
Union County Park
Marvin Sommervold
Clarence Steen
Peter Lerseth
Canada
Biatatels
Ore Sate Etree Roseni
Spink
Nora
Selmer Larson
Margaret Molberg
Hazel Larson
A. C. Edstrom
Wallace Asper
Seee
Alta Hansen
Local News Notes Highlight Visits and Family Milestones
Local notes recount visits by Fred Claesson from Chicago and Elmer Taylor from Hawarden. A Roseland daughter underwent tonsil surgery in Akron, and Mary Eason visited from Omaha. Frank Bruce and Kathryn dined with Morse family. Meske family welcomed a baby. E Paulson and Kirk toured Viborg to meet family and new grandson Kathryn Keane in Des Moines heads to Ann Arbor for public health course, with her job held open. C E Robinson, Sioux City, spent the day with his Akron family as they marked his 63rd wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Claesson
Fred
Chicago
Elmer Taylor
Hawarden
C. P. Kinser
Martin Roseland
Akron Hospital
Mary Eason
Omaha
Nebr
Carl King
Frank Bruce
Kathryn
Sioux City
Wm. H. Morse
Bruce
Mr. Morse
Gladden
Fred A. Meske, Jr
Morris, Minn
Rev. Meske
Fred A. Meske
C.E. Robinson
J. Shoulberg
Mr.Robinson
Akron
Portlandville
Home Project Committee Plans Year for Plymouth County
Plymouth county Home Project committee outlines this year’s program for home economies education led by Miss Lola Antisdel with Iowa State College extension service. Four lessons cover color use, design, labels and trade names, and furniture arrangement. Monthly meetings, October open gatherings, and a July kickoff at Mrs. F A Lauters’s home mark the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
County Home Project
Lucile Cochran
Iowa State College Extension Service
Lee Steele
America
Iva Anderson
Jack Weeren
Johnson
Lou Collman
Preston
Frank Lau
County Farm Bureau
Lola Antisdel
F. .A. Lauters
Raymond Blades
Liberty
Jack Heeren
F. A. Lauters
Lutheran Churches St Paul Services and Activities
The Lutheran Churches St Paul in So St Paul announce 11 am worship and 9 45 am Sunday school. No Circle of the St Paul Ladies Aid meets July 6 at 2 30 pm with Mrs Ed Hofland hosting. A bake sale is set for July 2 at Weidenfeller market Akron. Summer Bible school program July 2?8:15 pm led by Miss Eastvold. Ladies Aid meets July 7 at 2 30 pm with historical program. bring old congregation pictures. Pastor Walter I Aamoth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Brule Creek
Catholic Church Services Schedule in Akron and Westfield
St Patrick's Akron offers services on the first, third, and fifth Sundays at 8 a.m. The second and fourth Sundays feature services at 9 30 a.m. St Catharines Westfield is led by Rev C Ernst, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's
Akron
St. Catharine’s Westfield
C. Ernst
Baptist Church Notes Sunday Services and Meetings
Sunday Bible school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 with a sermon on The Mission of the Holy Spirit followed by communion. Evening events shift to 8 p.m. Daily Vacation Bible School at the Christian church 8 p.m. Circle and B Y P A activities planned for July 6 and 7 with prayers, history, and verse readings.}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Mission of the Holy Spirit
Vucation Bible School
Christian Church
Mission
Circle
Robert Adams
C. Kjose
Elizabeth Baker
Titus
Leslie G. Williams
First Church of Christ Announces Weekday Services
The First Church of Christ lists preaching at 11:00 a.m. and Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Choir practice is Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Vacation Bible School will present its program next Sunday evening. Pastor W. J. Zane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Vacation Bible School
Christian Church
W. J. Zane
Onion Creek Church Notes
Church notices list Sunday service at 8 p.m. and Junior Mission Society meeting next Wednesday July 6 at 1 30 p m at Luther Hall Pastor Dr J Edward leads the congregation through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onion Creek
Junior Mission Society
Luther Hall
J. Edward
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Held at Remsen
The county meeting of the American Legion and Auxiliary was held in Remsen on Thursday June 23 with many in attendance. Reports highlighted the past year including district meetings Cherokee party and annual reports. Remsen Auxiliary Juniors received praise for their work as new county officers were elected for 1938 1939: President Mrs Frank Scholer Le Mars vice president Mrs Ruth Larsen Akron secretary Mrs Edwin Holtgrove Remsen treasurer Mrs Ralph Brehm Linton. Legion elected Fred Weber Westfield county commander and Ben Wesselink Kingsley vice commander. The adjutant to be appointed by the new commander. Mrs Scholer named delegate to state Auxiliary convention at Waterloo August 17 18 19 and Mrs Holtgrove named alternate. Publicity contest winners to be announced at next county meeting in Le Mars August 25 with presentations by Mrs Scholer. New county presidents include Mrs John SxuIe Merrill Mrs Clarence Jose Akron Mrs Edwin Holtgrove Remsen and Mrs George Pavlik LeMars. After the meeting a program by Remsen unit and lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Remsen
Frank Scholer
le Mars
Ruth Larsen
Akron
Edwin Tholtgrove
Ralph Brehm
Linton
Legion
Fred Weber
Westfield
Ben Wesselink
Kingsley
Waterloo
Eewin Holtgrove
Frank Seholer
John Sxule
Merrill
Clarence Jose
Edwin Holtgrove
George Pavlik
LeMars
Enjoy Picnic at Le Mars Park Brings Wide Local Turnout
About seventy five relatives and friends gathered at LeMars Park last Sunday for a picnic dinner and supper. Attendees included numerous Rehborgs, Klemnes, Borchers, and other area families from Akron Brunsville Craig Worthington Ha ward en South Dakota and LeMars plus a Minnesota lake outing by J H Farnest and J F Stecker. A good time and visit was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars Park
Art Rehborg
Gilbert Rehborg
Harris, Iowa
Wallace Frerichs
Worthington
Mion
Schmidt
Alvin Klemmne
Helen Heeren
Art Popken
Craig
Florence Buseh
Erwin
Walter Klemme
Harry Klemme
Wim. Borchers
Akron
Jack Borchers
Brunsville
Dorothy Susemihl
LeMars
Akron Ball Team Defeats Granville 4 to 0 in Sweep
The Akron baseball squad earned its fourth win in six games by topping Granville Iowa 4 to 0 on their diamond. Muehl pitched well for Granville, but Akron’s lineup, led by Ard Brown and Kapfer, seized the early lead and held firm. Puetz handled catching duties for Akron as the defense and pitching combination shut down Granville throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Granville
Iowa
Daamond
Muehl
Akron Siege
Sehwebach
Metz
Tucker
Puetz
LeMars
Short
Ruppert
Crook
van Bergen
Hopper
T. Goergen
John Martin
Kapfer
Ard
Brown
P. Goergen
Gral
van Greiigan
Schwebneu
Jas
Martin Fanning
Beaulieu
Brother Dies at Tacoma in 1938 Census Notice
Charles Fletcher 65 died of cancer in Tacoma Washington June 22 1938 after a long illness. He previously farmed near here years ago and worked in a Washington sawmill for eighteen years. Mgr. Fletcher reported relatives visited a year ago. Paul Eugene Hilton 17 months died July 27 in Hawarden after brief dysentery interment Riverside Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Smyzer
Lawrence Fletcher
Charles Fletcher
Tacoma
Wash
Mgr. Fletcher
Clem. Henke
Here
Chatsworth
Montana
Washington
Paul Eugene
Myr
Paul Hilton
Hawarden
Riverside Cemetery
Akron
Death Summons Hinton Resident Mrs Mary Hines
Mrs. Mary Hines of Hinton died Sunday in a Sioux City hospital after a long illness at 79. Born October 10, 1858 in Baltimore, she married Jacob Hines in 1883 and lived in LeMars and near Hinton before settling in Hinton in 1919. Survived by six daughters, one son, two brothers, 23 grandchildren, funeral Tuesday at U B church Adaville, burial Pleasant Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary &. Hines
Hinton
Sioux City
Hines
Baltimore
Jacob Hines
Melbourne
Plymouth County
LeMars
Anna Omig
Emma Glau
Hannah Mundt
Pearl Schuldt
Wagner
S. C
Mary Orr
Merrill
Lillian Stinton
Akron
Reuben
Chris
Theodore Hartman
U. B
Adaville
Pleasant Valley
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. Miller
Robt. Brown
Husband
Mrs
P. A. Foley
Gull Lake, Minn
Fire Department
P.schiefen
R. Metzl
M. McCarthy
Luther. League
Catholic Church Services
Baptist Church
First Church OF Christ
Legion-Auxiliary
J. H. Farnest
Mr. Land
J. F. Stecker
Big Pine Lake
Minn
Rapfer
Mary Hines
Courtney Morford
Carol
A. J. Kessler
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