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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1939

Page

3

Fragmentary school class roster snippet in Akron district

Partial OCR shows names and classes such as Ralph, Theo, Gene Lathrop, Gordon Rossow, Valeria, Norma, and Norma, amid scattered terms like Apel 14 15 16 and Akron. The readable items suggest a classroom or district record with student names and class designations.

Ee Beith Evecare Apel Ars Gian Ralph Theoston Gene Lathrop On- Gordon ‘Rossow Akron Solo Valeria Ee Almeria

Foglis Pree the To 20 1 shovit stated

Foglis Pree alleges his guard faces prosecution as a motive and issue. The fragment mentions a figure claiming the guard is under investigation and tied to broader proceedings. Details remain unclear due to garbled text.

IV Prosecu

Catholic Church Services in Akon and Westfield

Holy week observances listed for St Patrick Akon and St Catharine Westfield. St Patrick mass schedules include 8:30 a.m. Friday masses devotionals and stations Tuesday to Saturday with multiple evening hours. Palm Sunday mass at St Catharine Westfield 10:30 a.m. Good Friday devotion at 3:00 p.m. Confessions after devotions. Easter Sunday Holy Mass at 9:30 a.m. Father C. Ernst, pastor.

St. Patrick Akon Ernst

Legion Auxiliary notices inform April events and junior gathering

The Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Hall on Tuesday night April 4. A postponed radio party is set for Friday April 7 at Mrs Besse Lias home. A Junior members party is planned for Monday after school April 3 at the Legion Hall with requests to attend and bring a guest.

Legion Hall

Former Akron Man Called By Death

A former Akron resident, Grace, died Sunday in Madison after a regional career with Wisconsin Power and Co. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the house followed by rites at Frautschi Funeral Prairie du Sac and Masania cemetery in Madison.

Akbens Grace Frautschi Prairie -du. Sac

Emmanuel Lutheran Church Confirmation Class Schedule

Emmanuel Lutheran Church led by Pastor Braeat G Svenson announces a confirmation class meeting at 10 o'clock with worship at 11. The service includes Holy Communion and meditation based on Luke 22 14 22. Senior choir led by Mrs H Monin serves at 8 oclock with Luther League in charge and a refreshment committee headed by Mrs Bruden days Robert Anderson. Holy Week events include an evening service at 8 with Rev and a Tuesday M EK church talk. Wednesday features Baptism at the church with Rev Svengen. Friday sponsors a bake sale at the Trumanuel Lutheran bake sale. Saturday a Weidenfeller market afternoon invites patronage.

Rey Angels H . Monin Luther Brundeen Robert. Anderson M. EK Svengen Tiumanuel Immanuel Weidenfeller

Birth announcements from Sioux City and Preston area

Two birth notices appear for Akron Hospital on March 26 1980 and Preston township on March 27 1980. Names include Wayne Waterman and Elmer Johnson with parents. Woman named Keane spent Sunday visiting in Omaha with daughter Miss Eileen Keane.

Wayne, Waterman Sioux City Akron Hospital Elmer Johnson Preston Repo Willard Keane Omaha Eileen’ ‘Keane

Union Passion Week Services Planned by Akron Churches

Akron churches Baptist Christian Immanuel Lutheran and Methodist announce annual Union Passion Week services from April 3 to 7 at 8 PM each night. Rev. W J Zane Rev J F Moore Rev L G Williams and Rev B Svenson lead scripture reading prayer sermons on topics Judas Pilate crucified bearing his cross weep not for me it is finished with music by local quartets.

Immanuel Lutheran Akron W. J.zane Svenson Mildred Lemon Anita Baptist’ Church G. Williams W. J. Zane Pilate BR. G. Svenson L. G. Williams Immanuel Lutheran Church RE. G. Svenson J. F. Moore Jesus BE. G. Svenson W.J. Zane

Baptist Church Dedicate Hymn Books Next Sunday

On Sunday April 2 a dedication of the new hymn books will follow the Sunday school session at 1:60. A choir of over twenty under Homer Jacoby will sing. A dedication talk by a book committee member and a pastor’s talk on Singing the New Song will follow. Donations came from individuals and organizations. committee members are Mrs. Walter Mellen Mrs. Eric Youngstrom Mrs H Shoulberg and Mrs C P Kinser. The B Y P A meets at 6 45 and evening worship at 7 30 Women assist Kinser home April 5. The year program will be presented. the girls sextet will sing.

Baptist Church Homer Jacoby Walter Mellen Eric. Youngstrom H. Shoulberg C. ‘P. Kinser P. A Ladies’ “Association

Mrs N R Knapp Pioneer Resident Dies At 93

Mrs N R Knapp pioneer resident of southwestern Plymouth county died at her home near Milnerville on Wednesday evening March 29 1939 after an extended illness She was mother to Mrs Harry Nelson of this city Relatives mourn her loss funeral services will be at Akron M E church at 230 PM Friday.

N. R. “Knapp Plymouth ‘County Milnerville Harry B. Néelson Akron M. E

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST BIBLE SCHOOL SCHEDULE

The First Church of Christ announces Bible school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Junior C E at 5 p.m. Senior C BE at 6 30 p.m. Sunday prayer meeting at 8 p.m. Eggs for Omaha may be left at the Christian church Sunday or Monday. Ladies Aid meets Thursday April 6 with Mrs Frank Burke and Mrs Pearl Scott hosting. Pastor W J Zane oversees.

Aom C. EE C. BE Omaha Christian Church Aid of the Christian Church Frank Burke Pearl Scott J. W. Hendricks W. J, Zane

New Merrill Pastor Appointed at M. E. Church

Rev J R Kirby from Leicester arrives with family to take up duties at Merrill M E church succeeding Rev Albertson who resigned in January to accept a pastorate at Spokane Washington.

M. E Merrill Leicester M.C Albertson Spokane

Empress Screens Offer Polly Moran Westerns and The Citadel

The program lists Tinostra a Ashome town comedy drama with Polly Moran and Al lison Skipworth leading, plus Roy Rogers Westerns Discovery featuring Smiley Burnette and Carol Hughes. Empress presents The Citadel with Rosalind Russell and Robert, plus a Friday night. Dyan engagement and a special Saturday matinee.

Ewes Stiri Polly Morana Marie Dissler Dick Powell Olivia de. Hlaviland Powell Charles Winninger Allen Jenkins Bonita Granv Hery Shay Waters Samee Stareh Iyrone Dyan

Local notes and family updates from Akron area

Dr and Mrs A A Keasler visited relatives near Des Moines over Sunday. Miss Benita Voss, a registered nurse, went to Waterloo where she is employed at St Frances hospital. E Siebens and family moved from near Hawarden to his parents southeast of Tomas. Richard Sommergold and Walter Swanson underwent minor surgeries nearby. Mr and Mrs O Cummins of Morning Sun welcome an 8 pound daughter born March 22. Funeral director Verne Rosti ville directed the funeral of John W Brown in Sioux City. Diphtheria protection clinics set for Akron and Westfield schools on Monday April 3. Louis Albert of Hardin County visited Willer and others. cattle feed prices discussed at about ten dollars per head.

A A. Keasler Mingo Des. ‘Moines EG. Warner Benita’ Voss Waterloo St. Frances Hospital E.siebens Hawarden Siebens Tomas Akron Richard Ole Sommergold Walter” Swanson Cummins Town H. Cummins Northy F.” Ros John W. Brown Alfred Berke Sioux City Westfield Louis” Albert Game Hardin County Towa Willer Albers

Former Akronite Reflects On Winter Florida Trip

Mrs. Clara B. Raish, former Akron resident, recounts a winter motor trip from Washington through Florida with Gleason Chandler, Clara Bellum, and Louise Chandler. They traveled 2,431 miles, used 146 gallons of gas, spent $27.49 on transportation, and faced Florida storms and busier lodging in mid February.

Akron Fred. B Waterbury Town Clara. Bellum Billings Mont Gleason Chandler Chevy Chase Washington, D. C California Florida Dixie Land Louise Clhandler Clara Bellum Clarabelle Raish Dixie ‘Land Qld Virginia Carolines Georgia Suwannee Swanee Gleason Clara Bellum Torian Atlantic Ocean Washington Potomac River Mt. Vernon Potomac Washington’s Fredricksburg Richmond Petersburg All Points South North Carolina Dunn South Carolina

Annual Plymouth County Spelling Contest slated

The Plymouth County Spell ing Contest will be held at the county courthouse in LeMara Iowa on Thursday afternoon April 13 at 2 30 o clock. Dr R W Eaton of Omaha will pronounce the words from Eaton s Contest Speller. All rural parochial consolidated and town schools may send one contestant. The contest includes written and oral spelling. Spelling pins and certificates will be awarded to participants. Registration before the date is not required. Winners will represent Plymouth County in the State Spelling Contest in Des Moines on April 22 and in the Interstate Contest at Sioux City on April 28.

Plymouth Plymouth County Court House LeMara Towa R. W. Eaton Omaha Eaton

Pleasant Hill U B Church announces Sunday activities

Pleasant Hill U B Church holds Sunday school at 10 am and evening service at 7 30 pm. A group meeting is set at Star Prairie U B Church four miles north of Vermillion North Dakota on Monday April 24. A basket dinner and day of fellowship are planned with Conference superintendent and three other party members plus delegates from Stickney and Logan Center. Rev V V Puckett is the pastor.

Star Prairie U. B.church Vermillion Stickney Logan Center V. Puckett

Union Creek Church Notes April Communion Services

Communion services scheduled for Sunday morning at 11 o clock on April 2. Sunday school will begin at 10 a m. Pastor Kuward delivers guidance and remarks for the congregation.

Union Creek Kuward

Masonic Lodges of Iowa to Meet on April Fourth

Masons across Iowa will assemble Tuesday evening April 4 after a Grand Master proclamation. Realff Ottosen of Davenport will speak by radio on station WHO for fifteen minutes starting at 9 30. Lodges will place receivers in their rooms so Ottosen’s address is the final item. This marks the eighth year of Simultaneous Meetings Night with expected capacity attendance. Lodge opens at 8 with visiting Masons welcome.

Masons of Iown Realff Ottosen Davenport Ottosen Towa Masons Joe Brundeen Freedom Lodge

Diphtheria Immunization Centers Akron Westfield

Parents urged to bring children to diphtheria vaccination at Akron public school at 9 30 a m and Westfield school at 2 p m on April 3. One toxoid injection costs fifty cents per child with limited free treatment for those unable to pay. A parent must sign a permit card before treatment by Akron doctors.

Akron Westfield School

Baseball meeting to reorganize Akron team planned

A meeting of those interested in reorganizing the Akron baseball team is set for Monday evening next week, April 3, at Cal's Barber Shop. The hour is 8:00 PM and all are urged to be on time. Prospects are good for another fine Akron team this season and work will begin as soon as weather permits.

Akron Cal Akyon

Third suspect in farm robbery attempt jailed

Walter Cooley, 24, jailed in Mars jail on charges connected to an attempted farm robbery at Henke farm near Akron on February 20, along with Meade and Lusk who were arrested in Sioux City. Cooley sustains a leg wound from the incident. Meade is held in LeMars awaiting arraignment with Cooley, while Lusk was released to Nebraska authorities and is serving a breaking and entering sentence.

Mars Walter Cooley Clem Henke Akron Cooley Omaha Frank Selider Imé Merle Meade Jus Lusk Sioux City Tusk Nebraska Meade LeMars

Methodist Church Palm Sunday Passion Week Notice

Sunday marks Palm Sunday and the start of Passion Week with special music and a sermon. Evening service moved to six thirty in place of seven thirty. Union Passion Day services noted. Parents intending to have children baptized at Easter should see the pastor.

Aly

Palm Sunday Services at St Paul Lutheran Churches

Palm Sunday services are held at St Paul Lutheran churches with Holy Communion. Sunday school at 9 40, Ladies Aid meets Thursday April 6 at 2 p.m. Kalstad, Johnson, Hafstad serving. Brule Creek Sunday school at 10 a.m. Lenten services March 31 and April 7 at 7 30 p.m. with Holy Communion. Walter Taamoth, Pastor.

St.Paul Ladies’ Aid St., Paul Sigvardt Kalstad Albert Johnson Enoch. Hafstad Munion Brule Creek Walter Taamoth

City begins 225 horsepower engine project at electric plant

Pour foundation work for a new 225 hp engine generator at the municipal electric plant progressed with 65 tons of gravel and 200 cement bags used. W. C. Anderson & Son poured the foundation in six hours, with setting due in ten days. The engine and related equipment, bought by the council, arrived and will be installed under Fairbanks Morse Co supervision.

W.C. Anderson Song the. Council

Also Mentioned on This Page

Catholic Church Services Legion and Auxiliary Notes J Ne Stck N.R. Knapp FIRST Church OF Christ Pleasant Hill U. B. Church Masonic Lodges Iowa Akron-Westfield the. Lutheran Palm Sunday St. Paul Pour Foundation For City
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