10 Mar 1977
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1977
Page
1
Shorty reports Tuesday snow forecasts failed as he drove from Le Mars under a full moon. By Wednesday the storm dumped about 14 inches with rescue by three Good Samaritans. He notes 60 degree warmups coming, rain by week end, and warns of rising all electric rates in Akron while Dracula and ACT delays shift plans.
Akron Register-Tribune issues a weekly Akron Iowa notice listing staff Francis Hazel manager Vergene Hazel editor and mailing details including publication frequency and subscription rates across Plymouth Sioux Woodbury counties and Union county South Dakota for the year 1901.
A son named Jonathan Louis Feauto was born March 1 1977 to Mr and Mrs Dennis R Feauto of Chandler Arizona at Williams Air Force Base Hospital He weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces a sister Trina Lee 18 months and grandparents great grandparents are named in the notice This brief also corrects prior coverage listing Cub Scouts who competed in a Pinewood Derby with previously omitted names.
A list of community meetings and activities from March 10 to March 17 includes Friendship and Service, Hospital board, Ladies of St. Joseph Bake Sale, Dr. Boyd’s clinic hours, Sioux Valley Extension club at Gladys Huebner’s home, Book and Thimble club, Chicken Little, Home Culture, P E O, Preston Pearl 4 H club, West Port Farm Bureau Women, Rainbow, First Baptist W B M S Naomi and Sarah circles, TOPS Club, Commercial club at The Other Place, Adaville United Methodist Women general meeting, Immanuel Lutheran Bible Study, Embroidery club, Westfield Congregational Ladies Aid, and Christian Women Fellowship with varied times and venues.
A compact collection of bar recipes and diabetic friendly notes. Includes CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS PRALINE COOKIES OATMEAL BARS and PECAN WAFERS with quantities and baking steps. Mentions substitutions calorie exchanges and a future feature on St Patrick s Day recipes Irish Brownies promising doable treats for busy kitchens.
Members of the Book and Thimble and Friendship and Service clubs met in Akron Iowa in March. Reports covered education funding declines, youth activities, a scholarship fund with a $300 award, and upcoming conventions and performances. Planned events include a Plymouth county convention in Merrill and a school fundraiser performance at Ye Olde Opera House with tickets priced to support playground equipment.
The regular monthly meeting of the Northwest Regional Library system board of trustees is scheduled for March 18 at 1 p.m. The session will be held at Holstein Public Library in Holstein, Iowa, Ida County, and the public is invited. A bake sale by the Ladies of St. Joseph runs Saturday March 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dr. Boyd's veterinary clinic.
Susan Tindall and Melvin Schultz wed at Adaville United Methodist Church near Merrill at 7:30 p.m. February 11, 1977 with Rev E G Berreth officiating. The ceremony featured mums carnations and pom poms in powder blue and white, organ music, violin selections, and a gown of white organza with Venise lace. The couple, Westmar College graduates, reside south of Le Mars where he farms and she teaches at Hawarden.
Plymouth county veterans of World War I barracks 1507 and auxiliary will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 at the Le Mars Eagles meeting room. Refreshments will be served by the committee following the regular business meeting.
Mrs Edith M Baker of Akron returned from Mesa Arizona after attending her sister Julia Johnsons funeral. Also present were Mrs Bakers daughter Mrs R E Kratochvil and nephew Bernard Ceilley and his wife Nancy of Cedar Falls. Sioux Valley Extension club to meet March 14 at A Vesper chapter, Akron. Akron Eastern Star chapter to meet 8 pm March 14 for initiation and honoring a 50 year member. Mr and Mrs Clair Campbell of Manhattan Kansas returned home after spending nearly three weeks with his mother Mollie Campbell while ill. Mrs Clarence Aalfs of Carlsbad California sends greetings with new address 7112 San Luis Sp 128 Carlsbad CA 92008.
The Hospital auxiliary met Monday at 7 30 p m to approve minutes and report on progress of Progressive teas and coffees. A bake sale was set for April 2 with more details to follow. Jerald Dykstra presented floor plans for a hospital addition. Next meeting is March 14.
The 44% Club Johnson Jr. Farmers 4-H held its March meeting at Jim Harvey home with Brad hosting. President Jay Siebens led the session. 15 members answered roll call. Minutes were read and old and new business addressed. Brad Harvey gave a cattle breed demonstration. Lunch followed.
Greta Philips was installed Rainbow worthy advisor of Akron assembly No. 172 on March 6. The event featured the Swing choir from Akron High School, performances of Look to the Rainbow and Where There Is Love, and a benediction by Rev. E J Berreth. Officers installed included Brenda Osterbuhr and Lori Hansen, with a reception for over 80 attendees.
Plymouth county extension service sponsors single sessions on simple home repairs. Topics cover leaking faucets tile cracks hanging pictures and planning. Friday March 18 from 1 30 to 3 30 p m at Immanuel Lutheran church Akron. Free program aimed at women. Evening session in Le Mars March 17 7 30 to 9 30.
Ron Kelly of Le Mars, agency manager for Farm Bureau Insurance, is honored for outstanding sales and service in 1976. He is named to the 1977 Royal Court of Honor, will serve in 1977 on the Farm Bureau Insurance agency advisory council, marking his sixth year in Royal Court membership. Kelly has been with Farm Bureau since 1959.
The Plymouth county Senior Citizens' Minibus Incorporated seeks seven thousand dollars in the Public Transit program of the Iowa Department of Transportation. The hearing is at 1 30 Wednesday March 9 1977 in Le Mars public library conference room. Citizens may attend and comment or submit written comments to Mrs Frances Ritchie by March 9 1977.
Mr and Mrs Sylvester Pick of Remsen Iowa praise the Plymouth County Work Activity Center in Le Mars for aiding their daughter Sue Ann a longtime client since 1973. They urge community support for expansion as staff dedication enables clients to work and earn pay.
March birthdays mark a busy week with Blanche Erickson and Carrie Whiting turning eighty six. Visits from relatives and friends include the Ross family, the Swoyers, and neighbors from Akron, Goodwin, Westfield, and nearby towns.
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