Akron High Wins Six First Places in Music Contest
Akron High and Central High of Sioux City shared top honors at the Sub-district music contest held in East High auditorium. Akron earned the only superior ratings among both boys and girls choirs, soloists Dorothy Clark and Louise Anfingon advanced to districts, and Akron’s groups claimed multiple superior ratings, ending the event with the largest tally of victories among schools. The contest judges were University of South Dakota professors Boardman Wilson Colton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron High
Central High
Sioux City
East High Aéhoc
Mary Norris
Louise Anfingon
Akron
Ann
Soderberg
Akpon'a
Eulzabeth
Shoulberg
Russell Hultaren
Walden Totinaon
Apirita
Tha ‘Akron
Glee Club
Onawa
LeMars
Akronitea
Rls
Wietars
HH. Buntley
East High
Neal G. Boardman
A. Li Wilson
Dean W. R. Colton
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
Bronx
Jani Beverly
Ruth Davyidaon
Samayitch
Aolu
Akron to field fast ball club this season
Representatives of the Akron base ball club and the American Legion held a Friday meeting on March 24 to finalize plans for the season. Hoschler Post will sponsor the club, aiming to field one of the fastest teams in northwest Iowa. Russell Pollock will serve as business manager, Emory Tucker as field captain, and Clift Metzog as secretary-treasurer. The squad will include late season veterans and play strong teams from the region, with practice to begin when weather allows and a season opener planned for late April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Baseball Club
American Legion
Hoschler Post
Iowa
Russell Pollock
Emory Tucker
Clift
Metzog
Transurar
Jaca
Westfield
Stop Eviction Near Struble By Sheriff Frustrated Crowd
A ToMars dispatch reports Sheriff Ralph Rippey failed to eject occupants from the T. M. Zinle estate farm near Struble as a crowd protested. Eviction papers had been Foiled previously. The court ruled for the estate but residents refuse to surrender the property. Sheriff and four deputies faced a shouting crowd. Preston township ladies Home Project meets at J A Gabel home with a simple dinner and table service demonstration. Next training at Ernest Gabel home on April 4. Topics include Raising the Standard for Cooked Food. Two radio talks by Mrs Prichard on child welfare and nutrition scheduled on WOI Ames and WELO WOC Des Moines stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Struble
ToMars
Ralph Rippey
Tha Bd
Durbiind
Papara
Utgellon
T. M. Zinle
Preston Home Project
Preston Township Ladies Home Project
J. A.gabel
Migs Pearl Lima
J. A. Gabel
Ernest Gabel
American Legion Auxiliary
George Prichard
WOI
Ames
Mia
Prichard
Welo-Woc
Des Moines
Pasture Experiments At Iowa State College
Farmers cooperating with the soils section report disking and reseeding improve pastures, while plowing and reseeding suit badly depleted areas. In Clarke county a steep prairie near Westfield shows sweet clover can thrive with limited moisture, boosting overall feed. red clover and alfalfa struggle due to low organic matter and hills, prompting use of clover and alfalfa or grass seeds on rough virgin ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pta
Lion
Iowa State College
Iowa
H. R. Meldrum
Clarke County
Meldrum
Geo. 8
Main
Westfield
Plymouth County
Knox
Missouri River
Mr. Meldrum
Iowa Considers Revised 3.2 Percent Beer Bill
Wets in Iowa prepare a substitute for the Cooney-Ditto measure legalizing 3.2 beer. The draft would adjust Heense and tax provisions, shift some fees to the general fund, and restrict beer sales to municipalities to aid policing. Supporters met Monday and aim to present a redrafted bill soon. house support is likely, senate sentiment mixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa General Assembly
State General Fund
House
Senate
Two Residents Well Known Here Are Summoned
Mrs Yesley McMillan of Akron dies after two weeks illness aged nearly 79. Funeral held at Akron M. K. church. interment Riverside. Out of town relatives include Mr and Mrs Mary Webster of Bronx City and Wenzel Parker of Johnson township. Parker died after ruptured appendix operation and long illness. Portland Farm Bureau notes include meeting at English Lutheran parsonage with Rex Conn speaker on cooperative marketing and to be followed by April gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yesley McMillan
Akron
PF. Robinson
Riverside Cemetery
Marry Webster
Bronx City
Wenzel Parker
Johnson Township
Nedr
Portland Farm Bureau
English Lutheran Church
Charlotte Baker
Paul Snyder
Enida Snyder
Farm Bureau
G. T. Snyder
Relief Aids Fund Extended in Plymouth County
Mark Bolast, chair of Plymouth County division of the Iowa State Emergency Relief Committee, announces federal funds for unemployment relief extended through May and June. Original appropriation covered February through April. the county faced an overdraft and rising demand as over 1,000 men have already applied for work on emergency projects. The overdrawn fund requires possible bond sales to cover food fuel and clothing needs as Bible school and worship services are advertised and pre Easter meetings planned by Protestant churches hosted by W H McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Bolast
Plymouth County
Iowa
Amergancy Relief Committee
County Poor Fund
Board of Supervisors
Easter Bazaar at M E Easter Church Event
The Ladies' Aid of the Enter the M I church will host an Easter bazaar on Wednesday April 5 starting at 3 pm. Plants seeds aprons and fancy work plus candy will be sold. Supper serves at 6 30 pm priced 25 cents for adults and 12.5 cents for children under 12 with roast beef mashed potatoes and lettuce Thousand Island dressing homemade rolls butter jelly devil's food cake whipped cream and coffee on the menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ladies' Aid
M. I
Union Passion Week Services Across Four Churches
The English Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist and Christian churches unite for Passion Week services with each pastor preaching in a different church. Services run April 10, 11, 12 and 13, with a complete program to follow next week. W H McDonald, Secretary, Ministerial Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNION
W. H. McDonald
See'y ‘Ministerial Association
Repeal of Five Day Marriage Notice Reported
Earl F. Remer clerk of the courts reports that the five days notice before issuing a marriage license has been repealed. A Plymouth county compilation shows eight year deficiency judgments totaling $180000. A legislative bill would bar such judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl F. Remer
LeMars
Paying Work In Union County SD At A Standstill
Union County faces a halt in paving and road work as federal funds for public works are delayed. State highway leaders report money was redirected by the old commission, delaying planned Union County projects including No. 77 paving. President Roosevelt’s emergency program may restore funds and accelerate progress, allowing Elk Point and Beresford boosters to push for immediate action before the road deteriorates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Tio
Unlon County
Pierre
Frank Kriehs
State Highway Commission
Union County Board of Commissioners
U. S. No. 77
Anat
Mk Talat
Jefferson
Elk Pol
Penny
Tinton County
Union County
Krieha
Newayiper
Washington
Lutheran Church German Service and Passion Service
Trinity Lutheran Church announces a German service Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. A Passion service in German will be held Thursday, April in the John Tammen home. St Matthäus Lutheran Church Chataworth Ladies’ Aid meets Friday, April 7, at the John Tammen home. Pastor Fred A. Meske.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Matth
Luth
Chataworth
Ald
John Tammen
Fred A. Meske
N C T U Notes Meet Friday April Seventh
The Women s Christian Temperance Union will meet Friday afternoon April 7 with Mrs Kanago Everyone interested in temperance work is urged to attend Mrs Wise will lead the devotions This is an important meeting so all members are urged to be present
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Kanago
Wise
Cochran Gets a 3 Year Term for Manslaughter
In Sioux Falls circuit court at Hk Point South Dakota Nits Cochran was found guilty of manslaughter in the second degree for alleged complicity in the murder of Dr Mar kell, a trucker from Eli Point, during the mine war on a highway four miles northwest of Sioux City February 3. After 21 hours of deliberation the jury returned the verdict and Judge L J Moeager sentenced Cochran to three years in the state penitentiary at Sioux Falls within ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochran
Nits Cochran
Hk Point
S. D
Markell
Eli Point
Sioux City
Pebruary 3
L. J. Moeager
Sioux Falle
Sioux Falla
Union Creek Church Notes
Union Creek Church announces morning services Sunday April 2 at 11 o clock and Sunday school at 10 o clock. Luther League social meetings will be at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilcox on Tuesday April 4. A cordial invitation is extended to all. D J Edward pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Creek
Luther League
Arthur Wilcox
D. J. Edward
Akron High School Musicians Seek Drive for Funds
Westfield and Akron communities urged to support Akron High School music fund drive after first place at Sun-district contest in Sioux City. Students plan newspaper and book drives, truck pickups Monday to Wednesday, plus a bake sale Saturday at Weidenfeller market to cover trip expenses for district and potential state contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Sioux City
Iowa City
Hute
Thera
Westfeld
Alston
Westfield
Weidenfeller Market
Musical Groupe
Immanuel English Lutheran Church announces Lent events
The Immanuel English Lutheran Church led by Pastor W Samuelson lists Lent Sunday services on April 2 with a sermon on The Increase of Hatred Toward Jesus plus 11 o clock talk Hatred to Christ Why is He Hated and by Whom is Hated Sunday school at 10 am Luther League to host evening program guest speaker Hon L B Forsling of Sioux City Templeton Symphonic Orchestra will perform music Chrys Swanson R C Smilight Mrs Fred Claesson and Mrs Finn Johnson lead program refreshments by Andrew Jurgensons and Russell Clarks Confirmation class meets Saturday if roads permit Ladies Aid meets April 6 hosted by several members Board of Administration meets April 3 Communion Palm Sunday April 9 choir concert and Confirmation Class pageant The Sioux City Scottish Rite Consistory session this week Akron degree team performs fifth and eighth degree Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. W. Samuelson
Jesus
Christ
Luther League
L. B. Forsling
Sioux City
Templeton Symphonic Orchestra
I. J. Swanson
R. C. Smilight
Fred Claesson
Finn Johnson
Andrew Jurgensongs
Russell Clarks
Ladies Aid
Morris Yankers
G. Davidson
Arthur Hasenbank
J. Zetterquist
Last Rites Held for Union Township Man
Willard Edward Talbott died March 28 1983 at age 61 in Union township Plymouth county He was a lifelong Plymouth County resident and farmer He married Manual Barnes at Le Mars in 1903 Survived by widow daughter stepchildren a brother half siblings and eight grandchildren Funeral services were held at Union township home and Akron Methodist church with scripture readings and hymns Interment in Riverside Cemetery Akron
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Edlward ‘Talbott
Twnlon Township
Plymouth County
Mr. Talbott
Caza County
Iowa
LeMare
Akron
Union
Mrr Talbott
Manual Barnes
le- Mars
Fay Smith
Weat- Neld
Yale Corder
Tulsa
Okla
Leale Smith
LeMars
Jess Barnes
Charles Talbott
Hk Point
George Marin
Seattle
Wash
Mra
Mary Hoover
Minnie Parker
Union Township
Harold A. Smith
Tavenne Lindsey
Margaret Morton
Wm. Hoyt
Rusgell Thompson
Chas
Eyres
Atron
F. I Robinson
Christ
Riverside Cemetery
Smith
Lutheran Services and church notices April events
The Lutheran Churches announce joint services on April 2 at So. St. Paul Lutheran with a sermon The Mother of My Lord. Brule Creek Sunday school meets 9:45 am. A senior Bible class will be held during the service. Public Self-Denial programs are sponsored by Ladies Aids. Brule Creek and So. St Paul host activities March 31 and April 7. Death notice for David Leel of near Mitchell S D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So. St. Paul Lutheran Church
St.” Paul
Brule Creek
St. Pandat
So. St. Paul
Cings
Ladies’ Aids
St Paul
Mildred
Helseth
Brule Creek Ladies’ Aid
A. Q. Anderson
Clint, Anderson
Past Masters to Put on Degree for Freemasons
Past Masters to put on degree work at Free dom lodge A F A M on Monday night April 3 in observance of Past Masters Night Worshipful Master Russell Pollock to designate two sections and list of participating masters including G H Wooton Ross Weldon A M Davis Max Pollock Frank Sayles W J Brunner Eugene Ling A N Williams K Thorson M Allen D V G Adams Rossbach J E Hammer and others Patronize your home merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freedom Lodge
A. F
A. OL
Russell Pollock
G. H. Wooton
S. W
Ross Weldon
J. W
A. MI. Davis
S. D
Max Pollock
J. D
Frank Sayles
W. J. Brunner
Eugene Ling
A. N. Williams
K. ©. Thorson
J. W. GC
M. Allen
V. G. Adama
J.D. Et
Rossbach
B. J. Swanson
E J. Hammer
Eugene Uae
A. M. Davin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wisl
Siouxity
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Ladisa' Aid
Bupper
Soo Claewhiera
F. F. Robinson
Pleasant Hill U
Biar Prairie
Towa Pastures
Wesley McMillan
First Baptist Church
Welock
Bob Shoulberg
Bible School
School of World Friendship
China
Currie
Hesseline
Southeastern Asia
BR. E, Brown
Wah
First Church OF Christ
D. W. Hendricks
S.D
Young Farmer
Gottlieb’ Valstad
Young
Aléestar Farmer
Murali
da Abertor
Valatt
Nora
Rorentshursh
Rev. M. Dinsheary
Nova Cemetery
Valatad
Gotliab Valatad
John Valand
Clyde Downs Ing
Chicago
Theodora Nova
Harold Steinhart
Albert
Eddie
Alcester
Trinity. Lutheran Church
Willard E. Talbott
the Lutheran Churches
Walter I, Armoth
J. M. Baldwin
David Leel
Mitchell
Monticello
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