Akron High track team blossoms at Alta Relays
The Akron High School track squad padded its early season with strong showings at the Alta Class B Relays in Alta Iowa. Akron placed in five events totaling twelve points to finish ninth among 49 schools with 746 athletes. Dick Root won the shot put, Gil Lewison placed fourth in the 440 and Lucken took fifth in discus. Akron also took fourth in the 880yard relay and fifth in the medley relay. Junior Highs were third in their relay. Two upcoming events include the Sions City Relays. In a LeMars triangular meet, Akron finished second with 42 points behind LeMars Central and ahead of Hull High. Sam Philips and Jerry Adams won high hurdles and 880yard? run respectively. Dick Root was runner up in shot put. Bil Scranton second in broad jump. Gil Lewison second in 440. Larry Gebsner second in high jump. Philips second in low hurdles. Akron also took second in 880yard and mile relays. Third places went to Jack Lucken in discus Bob Barr in 100yard dash and Bill Scranton in 220yard dash.
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Akron
Alta
Iowa
Akron Inds
Dick Root
Gil Lewison
Lucken
Sions City
Bil Scranton
Larry Gebsner
Philips
Jack Lucken
Bob Barr
Bill Scranton
Akron Community Hospital Notes Highlight Local Births and Patients
Medical patients include Harriet Dréeszen of Westfield and Mrs. I. E. Bradley west of town. Others are Clara Knish Akron Arnold W. Klenme east of town and R. W. Richards Brunsville. Surgical patients include Carolyn Lilly and Kate Toben of Westfield. Newborns include a son to Earl Schulz Elk Point on April 29 1955 a son to Daryl Chicoine Elk Point on May 1 1963 a son to Curtis Lewison Jr Akron on May 2 1955 and a daughter to Allen Vander Helm Akron on May 4 1955.
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Harriet Dréeszen
Westfield
1. E. Bradley
Town
Clara Knish
Akron
Arnold W. Klenme
R. W. Richards
Brunsville
Carolyn
David Lilly
Kate. Toben
Earl Schulz
Elk Point
Daryl Chicoine
Curtis Lewison, Jr
Allen Vander Helm
Bank Robbery Sentencing Narrowly Tests Grand Junction Case
Arvid Telman aged 24 from Arcadia Iowa was jailed for 25 years in the Anamosa men's reformatory after robbing the Grand Junction Iowa People's Trust and Savings Bank of 9280 on April 22. J Eldo Brady, former Akron resident, serves as cashier at the Grand Junction bank.
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Grand Junction
Iowa
People’s Trust and Savings Bank
Arvid Telman
Arcadia
Anamosa
J. Eldo
Brady
Akron
Grand Junction Bank
Teen and Twenty Dance to Meet Monday in Akron
About 135 youths from Akron and nearby areas attended the first Teen and Twenty dance at the Eagles ballroom on Monday. Lake's Orchestra provided music and a lunch was served. Next Monday May 9 at 7 30 PM another meeting will form a Town and Twenty club for ages 16 and up with officers elected and by laws created. All area youth are invited.
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Akron
Eagles
Lake
Hagles
Immanuel Eng Lutheran Church Activities and Meetings
A dense notice lists Immanuel Eng Lutheran Church events led by Pastor David J. Roy including Friday 2 30 p m Sunday school teachers hostesses Mrs Parnall Sperger and Mrs Walter Dirks and Saturday 1 30 p m Confirmation class Sunday 9 45 a m Bible classes and morning worship Monday 10 00 a m District W M 8 at Bethel Kiron Iowa Church Board of Trustees Tuesday 8 00 p m membership class Pastors welcome all Weekly choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 30 p m Annual Mother Daughter Get Together Thursday 7 30 p m Plus Sunday 9 30 a m morning worship 10 3 a m Sunday school Junior Mission program Monday 10 00 p m District W M S at Bethel Kiron and Tuesday 8 00 p m membership class Readers note Book and Thimble Club met April 28 at Methodist church parlors with program including songs slides and tea hosted by Mrs Nelson, Mrs R J Baker presiding.
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Parnallsperger
Walter Dirks
Bethel Church
Kiron
Iowa
Women's Missionary’ Society
Willig Huebner
Hostein
Elner Tultgren
Methodist ¢Church
Nelsan
Sandra ‘Tucker
Carol Boe
Ramonn Rosenbaum
South America
R. J. Baker
Local News Notes From Akron And Hawarden
Regular meeting notes of Vesper Chapter No 41 O B S and local social events across Akron Hawarden and Sioux City. Citizens visit relatives, travel and furloughs feature among residents while weather and field work conditions improve with winds and light showers. AIO Journal article by Dr Joseph Trotzy on Chyle Peritonitis highlighted.
Akron and Leeds Nines Meet in Tourney Finals
Westfield and Leeds High won first round games in the State Sectional baseball tournament here this week. Westfield upset Merrill 12 to 9 in extras while Leeds defeated Hinton 13 to 3. Akron beat Westfield 9 to 1 to reach the final against Leeds. The Akron Leeds final set for Friday at 3 PM with Borchers facing Quintal as the pitching rematch.
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AKRON
LEEDS
Westfield
Leeds High
Merrill
Hinton
Leed’s
Quintal
Johnson
Weinrich
Stockbayer
Crouch
Akron Higa
Westfield High
Bob Barr
Barr
Smith
Rolfes
Simeon
Larry Gebauer
Peters
Cameron
Jack Borchers
Ron Quintal
Akron Boys
House Warming for Local Couple Vreugdenhil
Relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Vreugdenhil for a house warming on Sunday April 24 in LeMurs and Westfield and Sioux City. Attendees included Don Wilde and Carla Wilde Mayme Wilde Daisy Dobbert Clan Dobbert Deanna Sharon Dicky Ostivand Susan Linda Tom Reuben Vreugdenhil Don Oetken Valavie Edw Vreugdenhil Georgia Harvey Eddie Ronald Huts Darwin Max Vreugdenhil Anna Mee denhil Mariana Dennis Ak ron Kenneth Clark Kenny Sherry Ivan Ward Rosemary Richard Rodney Ruth Ann.
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Robert Vreugdenhil
Don Wilde
Carla
Mayme Wilde
Daisy Dobbert
Clan Dobbert
Deanna
Sharon
Dicky
H. H. Ostivand
Susan
Linda
Tom
Reuben Vreugdenhil
Don Oetken
Valavie
LeMurs
Edw. Vreugdenhil
Georgia
Harvey
Eddie
Ronald” Huts
Darwin
Westfield
Max Vreugdenhil
Anna
Meeedenhil
Mariana
Dennis
Akron
Kenneth
Clark
Kenny
Sherry
Ivan Ward
Rosemary
Richard
Rodney
Ruth Ann
Sioux City
Kindergarten Round-Up At Public School Next Fall
All boys and girls planning to enroll in Kindergarten at the public school are asked to attend a Kindergarten Round-Up this Friday May 6 at 2 15 PM in the Kindergarten room. Parents are invited to come with their children.
Talking Chatter at Norka Theatre Features For Week
The Norka Theatre offers a week of talking pictures headlined by Knook On Wood a technicolor comedy with Danny Kaye Mai Zetterling and Torin Thatcher May 6 7. Carnival Story a technicolor drama stars Anne Baxter Steve Cochran George Nader and Jay C Flippen plays May 8 9 with a tale of carnival intrigue and betrayal ending in tragedy.
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Norka Theatre
Noirka Theatre
Danny Kaye
Torin Thatcher
Mai Zetterling
Kaye
Paris
Zurich
Mai Zatterling
London
Mai
Iit
Munich
Germany
Anne Baxter
Steve Cochran
George Nader
Jay C. Flipgen
Willie
Carnival
Lyte Bettger
Bettger
Cochran
Anne
Adi
Berber
Aternally
America
Local man jailed after lascivious acts with children
Floyd Frahm was taken into custody Saturday by local police and jailed on a charge of lascivious acts with two young children. He was transported to LeMars for a hearing, later pled guilty before District Judge B. R. Rodman and received the maximum sentence of three years at Fort Madison penitentiary.
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Floyd Frahm
Inala
Arouna
Frahm
LeMars
Frank Secholer
BR. B. Rodman
Wm. Sturges
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Local Happenings Include Visits and Birthdays
Dr and Mrs C R Mason traveled to Des Moines for a state dental meeting. Mrs Orin Blake visited her sister-in-law in Hubbard. The Sioux Valley Extension Club meets May 6 at Mrs Gladys Huebner's home with Mrs Myrt Jacobs assisting. Joe Davis and family hosted by Floyd Davis in Grand Junction. Marvin Kerr, son of Ry Kerr, promoted to sergeant at Scott AFB, Illinois. Clifford McKibben of De Smet, MD, visited hometown friends and ran a photo gallery years ago. Mrs H E Bradley near town suffered a stroke and is treated in Akron Community Hospital. Her daughter Mrs Harmon Boyd, and other relatives visited. Mrs Lester Parker and Russell toured Custer SD to see Gust Oakes in hospital. Attended birthday party for Bobby Borchers with many friends and gifts.
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Vesper
O. B.S
Maxine Lias
Akron
Methodist Hospital
Sioux City
Curtis L. Brand
Bobby
Fairfield
Iowa
Eugene Lias
Frank Josten
Sioux Falls
Art Huebner
Robert Lias
869Th
Detch
Baltimore
M. E. Sump
Kevin
Kent
Kia
Sutherland
H. J. Behmer
Emma Julius
Meriden
Bruce Miler
Towa
C. R. Mason
Times Moines
Orin Blake
Hubbard
Town
Inlaw
Cecil Brunemeier
Sioux Valley Extension Club
Gladys Huebner
Myrt Jacobs
Joe Davis
Grand Junction
Floyd Davis
Marvin W. Kerr
Ry Kery
Scott Air Field
Belleville
Ilinois
Chifford McKibben
de Smet
M. D
B. A. Adams
McKibben
H.E. Bradley
Akron Community Hospital
Harmon Boyd
Elk Point
Orpha Pollock
G. Wt. Chariton
Lennox
Rites Held for Former Preston Township Woman Mrs Borchers
Mrs. William Borchers of LeMars Plymouth County dies May 2 1955 at Lutheran Hospital Sioux City from a heart attack aged 69 born September 24 1885 baptized and confirmed in Touts eran faith married March 2 1905 farmed Preston township then LeMars survived by six children Edward Herman Tack Emma Minnie Marie plus 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2:00 p m St Johns American Lutheran Preston township officiated by Rev Henry J Dirks burial in church cemetery.
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William Borchers
LeMars
Plymouth County
Lutheran Hospital
Sioux City
Myra
Borchers
Margaret Borchers
Henry
Helena Janssen
Christ Lutheran Church
Grant Township
J. D. Meyer
William
Porehers
Edward
Herman Tack
Emma
Minnie
Marie
Mra
Dorchers
St. John's Church
Preston
Laurence Lilts
Ireton
Alfred With
Wiwarden
Lyle Stephens
John Janssen
Martin
Craig
Dena Diediker
Preston Township
Henry J. Dirks
Friendship and Service Club installs officers in April meeting
The Friendship and Service Club held its April 22 gathering at Mrs. Robt Pollock home with talks on Cities of Interest in Iowa by Mesdames Emery Tucker Floyd Wilcox and Paul Woskoff. Mrs Mae Thorson reviewed the Amana Colonies visit. Officer installation by Allen Vanderheim named Gordon Kilstrom president Orville Johnson VP Cliff Miller secretary Paul Woskoff treasurer Parnell Boetger corr secretary. Past president pins awarded to Mrs Allen Vanderheim and Mrs Fred Claesson. A lunch followed.
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Friendship and Service Club
Robt. Pollock
Iowa
Mesdames Emery Tucker
Floyd Wilcox
Paul Woskoff
Mae Thorson
Allen Vanderheim
Gordon Kilstron
Orville Johnson
Living Word Sermon Series From Morningside Church of Christ
The Living Word program from Sioux City is sponsored by Morningside Church of Christ. Brother Russell Rodgers will preach The Church and Its Fellowship. Evening and Friday activities noted with Bible study and prayers. Six members attend Senior Day at Bible College in Minneapolis. Plans for college attendance this fall. Dean KR, Orris, Minister.
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West Side
Darcy Mletcher
Minneapolis
the Bible College
Dean KR
Orris
First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule Akron
The First Baptist Church lists a full week of activities and events. Broadcasts on Station KLEM include Sunday morning services and Sunday school at 1 00 a m. Bible study and choir practice occur midweek with guest speakers and a Girls Trio announced.
Utile Dulce Home Meeting and Local Notices
Utile Dulce will meet in Mrs B A Adams home Tuesday evening at eight o'clock. A rural truck reported a fire at George Simek place northeast of town on Tuesday afternoon. Earl Stewart of Tulsa visits Kors today. Iris Peony flower show on May 25 in memory of Rev Bilis Jackson. Arrow train delay due to broken fuel pipe and repairs. Clifford K Wang and Shirley Ann Johnson wed at Immanuel Luther church. Various local visits noted. St Joseph's school eighth graders hold annual banquet with Blue and White colors. Pleasant Aid Evangelical Brethren plan 50th church dedication anniversary for July 1905 rescheduled to June 12 1855 with potluck and program. Public invited.
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Utile Dulce
B. A Adams
George Simek
Earl Stewart
Tulsa
Okla
D. CG
Kors
Stewart
Don
Arden
Baptist Ladies? Association
Bilis Jackson
Akron
Arrow
Clifford K. Wang
Chas, Wang
Shirley Ann Johnson
Elk Point
Immanuel Luther Church
Fille Point
G. Hastad
Dick Richters
Richard and
Clarence
Chris Beerk
Mes
Joe Gel
Haspers
Iowa
Miuteu Mes. Graff
Muanea Richard Henry
Abby Cathule
Richa Riehters
Hiss
Mary Graff
Hospe
Erades
St Joseph’s School
J. G. Skahill
Joelien Kindiz
Jerome Blum
Stanley Rolfes
Bob Frerich
Mike Heider
Mary K. Uenrieh
Ruth Lamoureux
Kenneth Wise
Venny Blum
Janice Kindig
Pleasant Aid Evangelical Brethren
Death summons former resident of Union County
Mrs May Waterbury aged 70 died May 1 1955 at Hawerden nursing home after a three year illness. Born in Connecticut August 10 1885 she came west in 1915 and married Irving Waterbury of Akron at Elk Point August 28 1915. They farmed northwest of here until his death June 11 1951. Funeral services were held at St Patrick's Catholic church with Fr J G Skahil officiating and burial in Riverside Cemetery. A niece in the east is the only surviving relative.
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May Waterbury
Akron
Hawerden
Connecticut
Irving Waterbury
Elk Point
Here
St. Patrick’s Catholic’ Church
J. G. Skahil
Riverside Ceemtery
Milwaukee Road Honors 25-Year Safe Service Supervisors
Special to Register Tribune from Chicago reports Milwaukee Road awards for supervisors achieving 25 years without a personal injury under their jurisdiction. The honors bear the super Y name and are signed by President John P. Kiley and Safety Superintendent E G Kiesele on the 10 650 route mile system. Claude W. Burris of Akron is named among awardees as the road maintains a safety staff and investigates every mishap to prevent recurrence.
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Tribune
Chicago
Milwaukee Road
John P. Kiley
E.G. Kiesele
Claude W. Burris
Akron
Kiesele
Ak Ron High School Band Concert Tuesday Evening
Ak Ron High School Concert Band under Leslie Wade performs May 10 at 8:00 PM in the high school auditorium. Vocal solos by Charles Gant and Daryl Siebens, both State Music Contest Division I winners, and Judy Dirks as student director feature Magnus Overture plus marches overtures modern tunes and a jazz number. Admission is free. band’s major appearance of the year. Music Mothers meet May 5 at 8:00 PM in the band room.
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Akron High School
Leslie Wade
Charles Gant
Daryl Siebens
Judy Dirks
Magnus
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Luth
David J. Roy
Union Creek Luth
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OOK and Thimble Club
C. D. of A
Wagles Hall
Anna Baxter
McGrath
Anthon, LeMurs
Hawarden Giants
St. Joseph’s School
Mesdames Melvin
Hirschman
Sauer
Schiefen
Journal of the
Iowa State Medical Society
Joseph Trotzy
Iowa State University Hospitals
Wee
Petars
Hawks
Easton
Streb
DeBoe
Tevis
Bart and Anderson
Smith and Roston
Kenny Johnson
Gary Stinton
Larry Lee Knecht
Genny Willer
Ronnie Borcchers
Huarold Dowling
Darrel Cornish
Hospital
Markus Bakery
Jensen
Community Hospital
Gerald Searls
St. Vincent’s Hospital
First Baptist Church
Akron Ministerial
KLEM
Ladies’ Association
Churel Wight
Mathers
Ain Danyghite
Sua Girls
Wayne Ro Williams
Paste
Prac
Union County
LeMa
Miss Meride
Sve
Mias McBride
R. N
A. H. S. Band
Music Mothers
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