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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1944
Page
2
The publication dated September 26 1901 lists subscription prices for one year two dollars six months one dollar and eight months six hundred copies published weekly on Thursdays in Akron Town. It notes second class mail status with postal entry at the local post office.
Miss Leone Johnson returns from months with sisters in Portland Oregon accompanied home by her sister Mrs Lynn Jarrett and son Douglas they will stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson Marlys Ross visits aunt Mrs Elmer Mollen at Sioux Falls The As You Like It club meets with hostesses Mrs Neila Lilly and Mrs Winnie Beaubien plus guests Edith Spauldinff Lena Lilly Opal Hummel wins first brides prize Weekend guests in the M W Conway home include Mrs M Lee and Miss Mary Mahan of Sioux City Supt L L Jordan travels to Columbus Junction Iowa for his mothers illness returns home improving The Tuesday club holds annual art exhibit judged by Miss Bodji with prizes awarded to Donald Lias Marlene Ambrose Marlys Ross Larry Michael Frank Buryanek Arnold Lally Jeanne Neal Roger Banks The Sixth to Eighth grades receive a group display The Junior-Senior prom held in the school auditorium Mr Knudsen Sr hospitalized in Sioux City Mr and Mrs A W Hummels host Junior-Senior prom Mrs Robert Michael to host Ladies Aid Harry McCarthy arrives from Dover Arkansas to pack and ship belongings for permanent move to farm He is enthused about the country Harry Earnhardt in hospital in Sioux City Dorcas Knapp attends Commencement Kathleen Cutting and family visit Mrs P J Cutting and daughter return from Sioux City Baccalaureate for Senior Class of 1944 held April 30 with program and speakers Music by Joyce Hummel Staff changes at Westfield next year Superintendent L L Jordan and wife not returning New staff includes Miss Burre First and Second Primary from Meckling M D Mrs Doris Campbell Third to Fifth from Ak ron Mrs Besse Lias retains Sixth to Eighth Miss Olive Larson High School
Commencement exercises were held in the Westfield Consolidated school auditorium. Valedictorian George Knapp received a class award alongside classmates Dorathy Smith and Dorothy Smith. R. F. Patterson of the University of South Dakota delivered the two bit philosophy address and diplomas were awarded by David Lilly. The year ends with a school picnic on May 6 and staff changes include Doris Seidow moving to Sioux Falls and Glennis Deity taking fifth grade at Sergeant Bluff.
Wesley Brown and Clyde Gabel sold yearling steers while Gus Alesoli had cattle on the Sioux City market. Harold Vondrak, Navy, on leave living with parents on Perry Creek road after nine major engagements. Senior Merrill high school banquet at Mayfair Hotel, Sioux City. Milnerville wins first in tri state track meet. Guy Ramesbotham buys bungalow on King's Highway in Sioux City. Dr W. Bushnell bought a home in Sioux City. plans permanent move. Dale Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Milner, Audrey, Priscilla visit Sioux City. John Hartmann and Henry Schultz on market with cattle and hogs. Krokish party attendance. two families traveled by horse and buggy. Pavlik family dined with Will Berger on wedding anniversary. Mrs Ernest Johnson hospitalized post surgery. Funeral of Mrs Myrtle Crow at Akron. Robert Fursee on army duty at Fort Leavenworth after South Dakota visit. Dave Cassel ill with sciatic trouble. Dr Brunner attended. Everett Orr sold Shorthorn cattle on Tuesday.
Emmett Tracey and Harrig prepared for duty while fate of destiny brothers on the cattle market remains undisclosed. Akron High School graduate and former Iowa State College student Rev Howard Hoffman to serve Ellendale and Merrill parishes. Mrs. Arthur Waddell recalled from Plymouth county to Webster City due to her ill mother. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tremeter visiting relatives in western Town Nebraska. Mrs Mary Mathwig and daughter Tillie Waddell headed to Washington state to join Mrs Mathwig’s other daughter. Grandson Stanley Dybdahl awaiting furlough before heading to Washington, then to join parents in Sioux City. Milnerville club hosted by Frank Mathwig and wife. Lyle Weber’s father, from Westfield area, died recently in a city hospital. Eighth grade rural school exams begin this week under county superintendent. Old Milnerville friends learn George Wissing, Bernice McCarthy’s husband, remains in poor health after a recent beating.
Sympathy offered for Myrtle Crow's death with funeral at Akron Methodist Church. Mrs Minnie Gabel visits Sioux Falls and attends brother August Langlett’s funeral. Local residents visit homes of friends and family including Elks, Wilkens, Frerichs, Knecht, Lake, and Schneider. Duane Stinton returns home after auto accident injury. friends wish quick recovery.
Pvt Arnold L Klemme requests mail addressed to Camp Crowder Missouri while detached for Electrician Powerman training. Mrs Anna Reemts notes son Staff Sgt Russell J Reemts in the South Pacific enjoys the Tribune, meeting Jack Lake. Pvt Jack Gusman transfers to Camp Rucker Alabama and asks for paper there. Army Air Forces Carlsbad Field promotes Akron born Ronald John Dirks to second lieutenant after bombardier training. praised as a triple threat.
H L Weidauer chairman Plymouth County Farm Transportation committee announces Office of Price Administration rulings bar Local War Price and Rationing boards from issuing second quarter T coupons to motor truck bus and taxicab operators who did not request their allotments by April 30 1944. Boards must not issue after May 1 1944 except as ODT authorizes. Carriers must contact ODT district office to re establish allotments. Consideration of T coupon needs may follow if second quarter requests were late.
A brief letter from a Union County reader thanks voters for renomination support and outlines credited accomplishments. The writer emphasizes constructive legislation, honest values for tax dollars, and the prevention of bad laws as the basis of their record.
DeKalb Seed Company notices remaining seed corn numbers 404a 410 450 458 609 63B and 639. Readers in Akron Iowa urged to contact their DeKalb dealer for purchase. Frank Jacobs signs the notice.
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