Shorty's Comments highlights local ads and notices
Advertising offers rinse tubs as plentiful and affordable. Chatsworth couple Tena and Henry Collmann celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on February 22 with many well wishers. Buddy Lee dolls rise in Akron area with values noted at 80 to 100 dollars. Streets were cleaned of mud and debris, improving appearances. Illegal parking citations caused unhappiness, even to a councilman. Four Akron area accidents in 16 hours required ambulance services, underscoring the need for community support to sustain EMS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatsworth
Tena Collmann
Henry
Collmann
Akron Register
Buddy Lee
Akron
le Mars
Akron Register-Tribune Leaders and Publishing Details
The Akron Register-Tribune from Akron Iowa lists owners and publishers F Shorty Hazel manager Vergene Hazel editor Fran Miller and typist. The paper is published weekly every Thursday in Plymouth County Iowa and entered as second class mail matter September 26 1901.
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Akron
Iowa
Good News, Inc. Owners & Publishers
Shorty" Hazel
Vergene Hazel
Fran Miller
Plymouth County
Hap Davis thanks Akron in open letter and community events
Hap Davis expresses gratitude to Akron residents for support after resigning his city post and outlines plans with Floyd Wilcox to continue electrical services. The notice lists various local meetings and events through March 20 at churches, clubs, and community venues with details on times and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Phyllis
Floyd Wilcox
Dean Zoet
Dean
Kathy
Harry Nelson
Floyd ‘‘Hap
Davis
Akron school board meeting date changed to March 8
The Akron Community School Board of Directors rescheduled its regular meeting from Thursday March 11 to Monday March 8. The Union County Farm Bureau board met February 23 in Elk Point REA Courtesy room. They conducted routine business and set up the 1976 program schedule. A legislative report meeting was tentatively set for March. Lunch was served by Mr and Mrs Benny Quam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Community School Board of Directors
Union County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
REA
Elk Point
Benny Quam
Siouxland Health board meeting March 8 plans discussed
Siouxland Health board of planning council will meet March 8 at 7 30 p m in the SHPC conference room Sioux City. Agenda includes long term care facility reports proposed sale of Terrace Hill Manor Emerson Nebraska and proposed 50 bed residential care addition to Pleasant View Whiting Iowa Also report on phase out of planning activities and transfer of property and functions to Iowa Health Systems agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siouxland Health Board of Planning Council
SHPC
Sioux City
Terrace Hill Manor
Emerson
Neb
Pleasant View
Whiting
Iowa
Iowa Health Systems Agency
Mother's love shown by Shatze the Schnauzer at show
The Richard Philips family celebrates Shatze and her two puppies Hansel and Hilda during show and tell. Shatze meaning sweetheart in German, while a weather disrupted blood drive canceled on March 2 at Akron hospital with a reschedule anticipated.
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Shatze
Richard Philips
Hansel
Hilda
Akron TOPS 893 Club Meeting Recaps Weight Loss Progress
The Akron TOPS 893 club held a regular weekly meeting on Wednesday evening February 25. The group presented the official TOPS song and pledge. Reports from the secretary and treasurer were read and approved. The best adult loser declined. the top loser shed 34 pounds. Yearly total weight loss averages 26 pounds with the monthly best loser down 4 pounds. Next week an election of new officers will determine the upcoming terms. Judy Klemme, secretary, closed with a tips note about extending a line in Fat to make Eat.
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TOPS
Judy Klemme
Red Cross drive seeks Akron help and thanks readers
A community note recalls Red Cross Sioux City drive leaders Arden Johnson and David Roy, urging readers to respond to upcoming mail requests. It also lists recent social visits around Akron, Hawarden, Le Mars and Sioux City, and ends with a couple celebrating their 65th anniversary with thanks for visits, gifts, and good wishes.
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Arden Johnson
David Roy
Akron
Siouxland Area
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Sioux City
Arden
Guatemala
Big Sioux
Alcoholism center promotes weekly film nights in Le Mars
The Alcoholism center in Le Mars sponsors Center Nights each Tuesday at 8:00 PM at Floyd Valley hospital. March 2 film Father Martin's Chalk Talk was rescheduled after late arrival. two other films were shown. The center invites the public to see the film, meet counselors, and learn about the center. The event is part of ongoing center activities. Also noted is ISU extern program with Kay Henrich and Carol Larson of Akron, hosting ISU students during spring break to gain real-world career experience in fields like dentistry and law. various sponsors and cooperating groups are involved. Kay's Stylette of Akron covered a Sioux styling show featuring Dennis Mallard and Redken guest artist.
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Alcoholism Center
le Mars
Father Martin
Martin
Floyd Valley Hospital
David Koch
Akron
Amon
Iowa State University
Ames
Iowa State
ISU
Univac Corp
Minneapolis
Swarthmore College
Pennsylvania
Issy
Alumni Association
Student Alumni Association
Office of Student Life
Placement Council
Kay Henrich
Carol Larson
Kay
Stylette
Oasis
Sioux City
Dennis Mallard
Redken
Nursing home visitors and activities in Westfield
Community residents visited friends and relatives at the nursing home in Westfield including Mr and Mrs Charlie Harris and daughter Marcie from Westfield, Glen Horton from Sioux City, Minnie Postlewait, Gertie Brown from Merrill, and many others. A bingo session with Cheerful Neighbors prizes was held and residents walked to a nearby auction. The film America and the Americans based on John Steinbeck featured Henry Fonda.
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Charlie Harris
Westfield
Marcie
Elva Green
Glen Horton
Sioux City
Helen Horton
Roy Postlewait
Minnie Postlewait
Gertie Brown
Merrill
Leone Dewey
Harold Johnson
Akron
Gertrude Ross
Elsie Anderson
Keith Knapp
Russell Sanford
Florence Knapp
America
John Steinbeck
Henry Fonda
Lizzie Tindall
Adam Tindall
Grace Feuerhelm
Pearl Grebner
Denver
Colorado
Second place in Iowa writing contest awarded to Jill Tindall
Jill Tindall of Akron earned second place in the 1976 Ability Counts writing competition for Iowa junior and senior high students. Sponsored by the Iowa Governor's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, the awards include a $50 bond from the Scanlon Medical Foundation and the Iowa Medical Society. Jill is a Akron Community High School senior, daughter of Rollin and (Mrs) Tindall of rural Akron. Cheryl Manderschied of Maquoketa won first place, receiving a three-day Washington DC trip and a $100 bond.
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Jill Tindall
Akron
Iowa
Scanlon Medical Foundation
Iowa Medical Society
Jill
Akron Community High School
Rollin Tindall
Cheryl Manderschied
Maquoketa Iowa
Washington, D.C
Mollie Campbell to celebrate 86th birthday
Mollie Campbell of Akron will celebrate her 86th birthday on Sunday March 7. Her niece Mrs. Robert Nordgren of Sioux City hosted a gathering Saturday with guests including Mrs. Phil Starkle Mrs. Lottie Coleman Mrs. C R Cunningham Mrs. Darcy Fletcher Mrs. Jack Suhr Mrs. Robert Nordgren Jr Mrs. Dennis Fletcher and Missy and Mrs. Mark Nordgren and Jason. A bake sale by the Ladies of St Joseph is set for Saturday March 20.
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Mollie Campbell
Akron
Robert Nordgren
Sioux City
Phil Starkle
Lottie Coleman
C.R. Cunningham
Darcy Fletcher
Jack Suhr
Robert Nordgren Jr
Dennis Fletcher
Missy
Mark Nordgren
Jason
Cub Scouts Awarded At Blue and Gold Banquet
Cub scouts, parents and families filled the Blue and Gold banquet with 22 of 29 troop members present. Wolf Badges went to Cy Black John Dimmick Kelly Faust and Thomas Schroeder Gold Arrow to Bobby Swift Arrow of Light awarded to Doug Bagenstos for completing all requirements. Rinewood Derby winners were Chris Mitchell first Thomas Black second Toby Oetken third. participation ribbons went to all racers including Doug Olson Cy Black Jeff Rabey Bobby Swift Chad Tackett Ray Waterbury David McPherson Jim Black Lyle Henry Wes Hemmerick Craig Harris Tom Caskey Kelly Faust Steve Bradbury Peter Clauson Myron Seeley Scott Moffatt Jeb Carpenter Doug Bayenstos Andy Clarey and Mark Tackete.
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Cy Black
John Dimmick
Kelly Faust
Thomas Schroeder
Bobby Swift
Arrow of Light
Doug Bagenstos
Doug
Chris Mitchell
Thomas Black
Toby Oetken
Doug Olson
Jeff Rabey
Chad Tackett
Ray Waterbury
David McPherson
Jim Black
Lyle Henry
Wes Hemmerrick
Craig Harris
Tom Caskey
Steve Bradbury
Peter Clauson
Myron Seeley
Scott Moffatt
Jeb Carpenter
Doug Bayenstos
Andy Clarey
Mark Tackete
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Shorty
The
Register-Tribune
Hap Davis
Edonenty
Chicken Little
American Legion
Immanuel Lutheran Lcw
St. John's Lutheran
Hope Circle
Adaville United Methodist Women
Embroidery Club
Rural Home Culture Club
Eastern Star
Book and Thimble Club
St. John’s Lutheran Alcw
Love Circle
Johnson Jr. Farmers
Wesley United Methodist Umw
Trinity Lutheran Study Group
Commercial Club
World Day of Prayer
Church Women United
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Sioux Valley Extension Club
Alice Willer
Alyce Toben
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Ladies of
Foxfire
Union County Farm Bureau Board
Siouxland Health Board of Directors
Johnson Jr. Homemakers
Lisa Brown
Kay Miller
Tina Vanderham
IFY
Debbie Luze
Ella Willer
Lisa
Mary Hennigs
Maude Clayton
St. Luke's Medical Center
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Guy M. Ross
Gladys Huebner
Corrie Ten Boom
Book and Thimble Federated Club
Bess Lias
Joseph Shriven
Lorna Easton
Helen Adams
Penny Bryant
Our County
Omit Gassman
Beautiful Land
Doris Campbell
Gene Knudsen
Akron Comercial Club
Red Cross Drive
Chatsworth News
Henry Colimann
Gary Moehlmann
Mrs. C. Dennison
Glenn
Jim McKee
Hawarden
Fanny McKee
A. de Raad
George Bultman
Wm. Meins
Dakota City
George Beeler
Alcester
Normandy
Otto Stibral
Shirley Lowell
Mike
Chas, Hendricks
Charles Hendricks
Fred Jacobs
Henry Collmann
Clara Satthoff
Brother Albert
H. Frerichs
Mr. Frerichs
Henry Ludwigs
Lawrence Ludwigs
Richard Plueger
H. Liston
Lee Liston
Ireton
Robert van Wyhe
Jackie
Kim
Tom Black
Tobey Oetken
Nursing Home News
Phyllis Allen
Karen Allen
Jennel
Todd
Curtis
Lizzie
Virgil Ross
Nursing Home
Minnie Johnson
Viola Gates
Louise Martin
Henry Anderson
Mae Rawlings
Marie Larsen
Arlyn Abrams
Brooklyn Church
Beresford
South Dakota
Marlys Oetken
Fr. Morgan
Marlene Sorensen
Suitland
Maryland
Percy Smiter
Anna Eden
Andrew Andresen
Ellen Lake
Violet Fry
Lorraine Hartman
Maud Knapp
Ursula Strobel
S. E. Seibens
Akron Register-Tribune
Cub
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