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Newspaper

Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1939

Page

5

Unclear OCR recap of a baseball game inning events

In an incomplete report Tucker and Metz figured in a two run frame with infield errors and scattered action. Bogenrief produced a pair of singles while Kapfer limited the opponents to two singles in the fifth as Cards played errorful defense and managed the late innings.

Ay Tai Tucker Cnd Skully Metz Bogenrief Real Kapfer Pook Ds Brown Dow

Church Activities Announced by Walter Lamoth Pastor

Mother Daughters ban service on Friday at 6. No services next day. Sunday school at 10. Ladies Aid meets Thursday May 11 at 2 p.m. Mrs. W A Horton serving. Luther League meets Friday May 12 at 8 p.m. Program and social hour. Choir practice next Monday at 8 p.m. All singers urged to attend at the church. Pastor Walter Lamoth.

Paul Bepteeh Ladies’ Aid W. ‘A. Horton Luther “Léagie Walter Laamoth

Catholic Church Services Akron St Patrick's Mission

Mission services led by Father C B Ernst continue daily with Mass on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. The mission closes Sunday May 7 with services starting at 7:45 p.m. Everyone welcome St Catharine's Westfield Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Father Ernst pastor.

St. Patrick's Akron Mission Services C.B. Ernst St. Catharine’s Westfield C. Ernst

First Church of Christ Bible School and Services

The First Church of Christ schedules Bible school at 10 a.m. Communion and preaching at 11 a.m. Junior Christian Endeavor at 5 p.m. Senior C E at 6 30 p.m. W J Zane is the pastor.

First Church OF Christ Bible School C. E J. Zane

Akron Folks Take Vows of Marriage

Akron residents Hartman and Engelbrecht wed at Elk Point parish. Rev Jar officiated as relatives and friends gathered in a small ceremony. The bride is Hertha Engelbrecht, and the groom is Randolph Hartman, longtime Akron residents.

Akron Randolph J.“Hartman Hertha E.engelbrecht the. M Elk Point Ee H. Jar B. J. Hartman

Potatoes and Pickles Stand Out In Odd Menu Note

A fragmented OCR item mentions potatoes sat with buttered peas and unusual spellings of pickles and coffee style names. The readable bits hint at a quirky kitchen note or a humorous menu card.

Birth Announcement From Akron on May Second Nineteen Eighty Nine

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Peliier McMillan of Akron on May 2, 1989. Parents Me and Mrs. Peliier welcome the new arrival, with family noting the name and details.

AY ‘Aon Mrs. Peliier, McMillan Akron

Plymouth County Federation Women Meet in Westfield

The Plymouth County Federation of Women’s 8 Clubs held its annual convention in Westfield with about a hundred attendees. Morning program featured welcome by Mrs. Florence Knapp and talks by Mrs. Mary Van Vleck, Mrs. Harry Burgard, and Mrs. Fred C. Lovrien, plus musical solos and an exhibit by Westfield and Sioux City teachers. Afternoon included club reports, a flute solo by Everett Timm, a short play by Akron club members, and a tea. Officers for the next two years elected: Chairwoman H Shoulberg Akron, Secretary Eva Brodie Merrill, Treasurer Grace Spaulding Westfield. Clubs listed as members. 1940s convention planned for LeMars with LeMars clubs as hostesses.

Plymouth Federation of Women Westfeld Elb Westfield Miles Spaulding Mary van. Vleck Plor‘ence Knapp Harry Burgard LeMars Russell’ Bowers Fred C. Lovrien Spencer Federation Sioux City Imneheon Everett Timm Morningside College Edwarda Metz Pris Marie~ Christoe Unson New York Olos Russell Bowers Thimble” Club Akron Sue Hinton Kingsley Delphian Linger Longer Merrill Remsen

Empress Screen Schedule With Cafe Society and Tarnished Angels

The Empress presents Cafe Society for Sunday and Monday May 7 and 8 with a matinée Sunday at 2 30 and Take a Chance Night on Tuesday May 9 Admission ten cents. Tarnished Angels starring Sally Hiller plays Wednesday and Thursday May 10 and 11 about a young woman fleeing police who aids a fake healer before a true miracle.

Empréss Thietter Thieetee Brera Oe Octans Sawyer Hucklebry Finn Orn Sawyer Donald O’connor Huck Finn Mark ‘Wain Gail Patrick Ott Vrruger Robert Preston Sidney Toler Hicker Medeleine ‘Carroll Fred MacMurray Shirley - Ross Ship News Tarnished Angels Sally Hilers Pollice Will. Beigladite Su Rising

Baptist Church Notes Sunday Services and Mission Circle

The Baptist Church lists Sunday Bible School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Communion will be observed during the morning hour. B P U meets at 4 p.m. Evening service at 8 p.m. The Mission Circle will meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Co Nouv oF M’s home with a program at 3 o’clock. Pastor Leslie G Williams.

Bible Oélock Leslie G Williams

Local Notes From Akron and Nearby Events

Regular minting notes from Vesper chapter No 61:8. Mrs Frank Allen of Alton and friends L L Burrill host visitors. Mrs O Merrill arrives from Chicago for visit with J Th Clayton family. Methodist Fish Fry May 8 at church 5:30 pm 35 cents. Ella Alburton of Summers Ontario visits brother in law and sister. Luther League to present Johnny Grows Up at Brule Creek Church May 12. Gospel meetings by Arthur Rodgers in Rhodes building Akron starting May 5 at 7 45 pm. No collections. Week's weather warm with sun. some showers Tuesday. farmers prep corn planting. Miniter grazing looks fine.

Frank Allen Alton Town L.L. Burrill Merrill Akron Chicago J. Th. Clayton Ella Alburton

Scouts Meet Monday At Akron High School

A Scout meeting for all boys and parents in Akron and vicinity is set for Monday May 8 at 7 30 PM at Akron High School. Elmer Ogren assistant district executive will explain district plans and events. The program includes First Aid a demonstration Swing Band harmonica solo music and more. attendance is urged. A Plymouth County Boy Scout Court of Honor is scheduled for May 11 at LeMars Municipal Park at 7 30 PM.

Akron High Elmer“ Ogren Hrd Cote Ey I Nation Hartman, Bros Plymouth County Boy Scout LeMars ‘Municipal Park

St. John's Lutheran Church Preston Township Service Time

St John s Lutheran Church Preston Township hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m and English language service at 10 30 a m Pastor Fenske invites all who wish to attend.

ST. John's. Lutheran Preston Township Fenske

Akron Team Bows to Jefferson in Dual Track Meet

Jefferson defeats Akron 66 to 32 in a dual track meet held Friday afternoon. Mollett led Jefferson with five firsts including the 100, 220 yard dashes and field events. Obye added two firsts in high and broad jumps. Akron’s Cutek Obye was top scorer with high jump and broad jump wins. time varied on a soft dirt track. meet attracted a good crowd. Akron to compete at LeMars Relays and Cherokee District Meet.

Akron Jefferson Mollett Mollet Cutek Obye Bertrand Ray ‘Ross Wixst Emmick LaFleur Pat Johnson Leteher Lafferty Dagh Chicoine Gusman Clark Kenny Thira Orid Obye Karpen Ross Ray Ross Brundeen G. Obye Union LeMars Cherokee

Union Creek League to Present a Comedy Johnny Grows Up

Union Creek Luther League will present the three act comedy Johnny Grows Up at Brule Creek church Friday evening May 12. The patronage of the public is invited. Cast includes Betty Brenhers Pearl Sommervold Gracie Stephens Marie Anderson Mrs Stephens Lois Anderson Mr Stephens Johnny Stephens Robert Ericson Dr Bates Roger McClain Sister McClain Ralph Johnson Mrs Johnson Amelia Gunderson.

The Union Creek Luther League Johnny Brule Creek Betty Brenhers Veveaereae Pearl Sommervold Gracie "Stephens Marie Anderson Stephens Pieters Lois Anderson Wm. Huebner Johnny Stephens Robert Ericson Bates Doeto Russell Hultgren Roger. McClain Betty Dee Iere Ee Saceulis Steareis Herman Lueht McClain Roger Little Sieeeyeeeaee Andrey Ericson Ralph ‘Johnson Giease Waayne Stoutenburg Johnson Ralph Veaies Amelia Gunderson

Notice for Ak ron Town Band players sought this summer

Musicians in Ak ron Town are invited to audition for the town band this summer. Call 212 at once. Mrs Wm Simeon returned Monday from Oaks N D where she visited relatives and friends and looked after business matters.

Akron Simeon Oaks N. D

Methodist Church Notes Fish Fry Aided by Moore Pastor

Sunday evening May St Phe pastor preaches morning and evening. The Ladies Aid meet Wednesday May 1. Mrs Adams and Mrs Seamands serve. Remember the fish fry on Monday evening May 8. Bring your questions for the question hour.

Jesus Hou St. Phe Ladies’ Aid B. A. Adams

Union Creek Church Notices Morning Worship May 7

Union Creek Church announces morning worship on Sunday May 7 at 11 o clock with Sunday school at 10 o clock. There will be no meeting of the Ladies Aid. The Ladies Aid will hold a bake sale at the Weidenfeller market Saturday May 13. Your patronage is solicited.

Weidenfeller Market

Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday services and activities

Trinity Lutheran Church hosts Sunday school at 10 a m and English service at 11 a m Luther League meets Thursday evening May 11 Richard Reemts to serve Bt Metth Lutheran Church Chatsworth holds Sunday school at 9 a m and English service at 9 30 a m Fred A Meske is pastor

Luther League Richard Reemts Chatsworth Fred A. Meske

Golden Wedding Celebration in Burke for Ed and Ruth Metcher

Mr and Mrs Ed Metcher longtime Plymouth county residents celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Burke North Dakota with a full day of events. Fifty guests attended the open house at the M E B church parlors followed by a buffet supper at the couple's son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Mike Norman home. Family ties were marked as all nine children were present except two. Relatives from LeMars Akron Merrill Sioux Falls and Bismarck joined local friends for the anniversary tribute highlighting the couple's long partnership and community ties.

Plymouth County Adaville Ed. Metcher Burke Plymouth M. EB Ladies’ Aid Mike Norman Fletcher Ruth King Tate Oliver King John Fletcher H. B.morehead LeMars Chas Kanago Akron Brodie

Pleasant Hill U 3 Church Sunday Schedule

Pleasant Hill U 3 Church sets Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 4 m with no evening service on May 7. Pastor Rev E V Puckett urges salvation and warns against deceit, citing Galatians. Visitors Sam King and Abe King arrive in town with relatives before traveling to Burke and Adaville.

TieZe E. V. Puckett

Mrs Chas Sauer Called by Death Last Thursday

Mrs Charles Ae Sauer of this city died April 27 1980 at 7 15 p m Akron Honepital following an illness of two months aged 54 years 6 months and 5 days Mary Coffey daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Coffey born October 22 1884 in Schaller Town moved with her parents to LeMars and married Charles A Sauer in 1910 later living in Yakima WA Mobridge SD then back to Iowa last September Mr Sauer managed Akron Refrigerated Lockers Survived by her husband a daughter Madeline a son Karl three brothers and four sisters James Coffey Madison WI Po Ji Coffey Minneapolis Minn John Coffey Sioux City Mrs Po di Moran LeMars Sister M Perpetuay Chadron Neb Miss Leona Coffey Sioux City Funeral services were held Saturday morning at St ene church LeMars Cooper officiating burial at St James cemetery with pallbearers John Earnest Fran R Joynt John T Kee Leniland Ray Tentinge

Charles Ae Sauer Akron Mary Coffey Patrick Coffey Schaller Town Charles A. Sauer Yakima Wash Wis Po Ji. Coffey Minneapolis Thomas St.’ Enehurch LeMars Cooper St.James-semetary John Earnest Fran R. J. Joynt John T Kee Leniland Ray Tentinge

Last of Masonic Lectures in Sioux City

A Masonic lecture event to be held at Ninth and Nebraska streets in Sioux City on Wednesday evening. Dr P B Cleaves, Cherokee resident and Junior Grand Warden, will speak on Evolution. This lecture is the final in a four lodge series sponsored by the State Grand Lodge, with lodges within reasonable distance invited.

Platte Ninth Nebraska City Isa Masui

Notice for musician Jon Lown band call request

A public notice invites musicians to join Jon Lown Band for summer performances. Interested players may contact the provided phone number for auditions and details.

Jon’ Lown Sumer

Plymouth county to elect superintendent May ninth

The Plymouth County superintendent of schools will be elected at the county convention to be held at the court house in LeMars on Tuesday May 9 1939 at 2 30 p m. Bre 80 is running against two candidates Miss Christine Petersen seeking re election and Miss Louise Siemens of Tama Iowa who has taught in the Kingsley schools the past three years. Rural independent district presidents met Tuesday and selected a delegate and alternate to meet with county and consolidated schools presidents next Tuesday. In addition to the superintendent three members of the county board of education will be chosen. Current board members include Mrs B K Held T A Rosy Hancock and Don Wormley. Holdovers are Mrs Herb Kehrberg CG L Knapp and Dr A H Jastram. Find with Want Ad in the ister Tribune.

Plymouth LeMarson Bre Christine Petersen Louise. Siemens Tama Towa Kingsley Minty County Board of Education BK. Held Hinton T. A.rosy Hancock Don Wormley Ion Herb. Kehrberg Merrill CG. L. Knapp Weatheld A. H. Jastram Remsen

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