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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1937
Page
4
A woman was wounded by a rifle shot at night near Westfeld five miles east of South Westfeld. Mrs Kamradt received the bullet above the eye, was treated in Akron by Dr Kerr, and is expected to recover. The assailant and motive remain unclear.
Observed on a Saturday in Akron the day honors World War dead with poppies. Local women’s groups organize fund drives to aid disabled veterans and needy veterans families. The American Legion Auxiliary asks no price for poppies and urges all to wear the flower and contribute locally.
Pleasant Hill U B Church schedules preaching at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 30 a m A social meeting of the Ladies Aid Friday evening May 7 at G W Beeler home Everyone invited The Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon May 12 at Mrs Richard Ball home Rev Z Cantrell is pastor
Robert Tucker, Akron High School graduate, after two weeks of spring training with the Sioux City Western League team at Independence Kansas, earned a player’s contract with the Cowboys. Likely to play first base for the Sioux Falls Canaries if needed, Tucker impressed manager Ernéat Lorbéer in tryouts at both first base and in batting and base running. Monahan’s rival at first base may keep Tucker from joining the Cowboys this season, as the veteran remains secure at the position. Arnold Thesenga, formerly of Jefferson S C and other semi pros, joins the Cowboys pitching staff as one of their best twirlers.
Federal liquor law officers swooped on Wm Hamilton's home at 4 o'clock yesterday and found liquor and bonded liquor during a warrant search. Hamilton was arrested for illegal possession of intoxicating liquors and released on a $500 bond for a later court hearing. The case ends years of local suspicion about the property.
Trinity Lutheran holds Sunday school at 10 a m and English service at 11 a m led by Pastor Fred A Meske.
Akron ball team plans a trial workout Sunday at 2 pm for local players to join the roster. Manager C C Fowler will select the squad and may stage a short scrimmage if enough aspirants attend. A full practice game is hoped for May 16 as fans are invited to watch Akron’s talent and hopeful season.
About seventy five women attended the covered dish supper at the Legion Hall Tuesday evening sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary in honor of Gold Star Mother Mrs Edith Neal. The program featured vocal duets, readings, talks on motherhood and safety, plus a Poppy program led by Helen Johnson. Four Gold Star Mothers are in the Hosehler unit, with Mrs Edith Neal present and others absent. A Gold Star guest from Merrill, Mrs Minnie Halweg, attended. A district meeting is set for Spencer on Monday May 10 with registration at 9:30 a.m. and sessions at Congregational church, including a memorial program in Spencer Park, parade, band concert, and evening dance. Delegates named: Mrs Celia Wachtman, Mrs Otto Larsen, Mrs Ear Lias, and Mrs Thos Weber.
Mrs S Smythe attends the 1937 state convention in Mason City Iowa May 1 2 with Catholic hierarchy officials and civic guests in attendance Supreme Regent Miss Mary C Duffy Newark NJ and Mrs Anna M Baxter Dubuque keynoted on Today’s Challenge and Convert League National Crusade Delegates elected to the 1937 supreme international convention at Bretton Woods New Hampshire July 5
A varied Empress program through Friday to Sunday includes the drama Love On the Run with Clark Gable Joan Crawford and Franchot Tone, two evenings May 9 and 10, a three night run of On the Avenue from May 11 to 13 starring Dick Powell Madeleine Carroll and Alice Faye, plus Park Avenue Logger and other features. Comedies, cartoons, and musical shorts complete each program.
Akron’s Raymond Port emerges as a prospective quarterback candidate amid veteran competition at Molines College Sioux City. Port’s blocking prowess could shift him to blocking back, aiding ball carriers. His brother Harold Port stars at Dakota U, promising a brotherly feud when Morningside faces the Dakotans.
Regular Vesper chapter meeting set for Friday May 14. Utile-Dulee club to meet May 11 at Mrs. Ziegler’s home. Akron Hospital operations include tonsillectomy for Mrs. Stinehart and appendectomy for Mrs. Inberg. Dr. Mason attended a Des Moines state dentists convention with Karl Silkebakken and Fred Richters. Richters visited Sioux City and met his brother Henry Richters and wife from Clarkdale. A parent and church directors meeting is planned May 11 at 8 pm in the Christian church basement. kitten ball teams seek participants. KL Patrick, Sioux City pharmacist, joins Thorson drug store. he and wife plan to live with the Swanson family. F.F. Nichols of LeMars assisting in the store. E. H. Youngstrom, J. B. Brady of Akron Savings Bank. H. Shoulberg, H. H. Wetzeler, W. E. Mellen, and Clifford Metz of First National Bank attend Iowa Bankers Association meeting in Emmetsburg. county banks closed for the day. A. W. Hummel of Westfield sponsors a Pane Gas Cooking Demonstration in Akron Legion Hall May 6–8 at 2 pm daily. no admission. prizes awarded daily.
The annual Junior Senior banquet will be held Wednesday evening May 12 at the Masonic Temple with Miss Adams supervising. About eighty five plates will be laid and Mothers of the Juniors will handle serving assisted by Sophomore girls. Commencement exercises follow May 27 in the school gym with twenty nine graduates receiving diplomas. Rev James J Davies will deliver the address. Wilfred Thatcher is valedictorian and Lois Hilliker salutatorian. The Seniors will present a miscellaneous program around May 20 featuring a class history one act play poem prophecy and possibly musical numbers.
City park improvements faced a setback as fifteen to sixteen elm trees were uprooted and tossed to the ground after a week of planting 300 new specimens. Officials urged youths to respect public beautification efforts and warned that caught vandals would face costly penalties.
Herbert Bert Rollinger of Le Mars, released April 2 after a five year sentence for extortion at Fort Madison. He drew attention for testifying in the Sioux City gambling conspiracy trial that led to Edward L. O Connor's acquittal in 1935, amid claims of payoff for official protection in Plymouth county slot machines.
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church announces Sunday May 7 services with morning worship at 11 am and Sunday school and Bible classes. The Ladies Aid meets Thursday May 18 at the church with Mrs Aug Lundgren and Mrs Charles Johnson as hostesses. church council also noted.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Bernie Lucken east of town on May 1 and another daughter to Mr and Mrs Vernon Sayles southwest of town on May 2 in local birth notices.
Sunday services include Bible school at 10, morning worship at 11 with special music and a sermon on The Ideal Mother. Evening service at 8 features a Mother's Day message. May 13 a Mother’s Day party at 2:30 led by the Young Ladies' Mission Circle, plus a May 8 candy and cooky sale by the Mission Circle at Weidenfelter's market.
The Methodist Ladies Aid will host a breakfast in the church basement Wednesday morning May 12. The bill includes pancakes with sausage doughnuts or fruit and coffee for 25 cents, toast bacon eggs doughnuts or fruit and coffee for 26 cents, toast bacon coffee 16 cents, toast coffee 10 cents, doughnuts two for 5 cents, and fruit 5 cents. Your patronage is solicited.
In Plymouth county district court officials report third postponement of jury trials due to settlements, unreadiness, farm work, and road conditions. Equity hearings began with audits dismissed for lack of prosecution. Cases dismissed include Harold and Edith Darville vs State of Iowa and others. Welton Barros case adjusts Pelton boy transfer to Iowa Soldiers Home while retaining jurisdiction.
Methodist notes mark Mother's Day with morning services and a sermon by the pastor, special trio music, and a postponed Boy Auction. Reminder of May 12 breakfast by the Ladies’ Aid and a call to patronize home merchants.
Obituary notices the death of Mrs. Frank J. Swanson, longtime Akron resident, age 73, detailing birth in Bergen Norway 1864, emigration to South Dakota, marriage in 1890, move to Akron 1901, church and civic involvement, surviving relatives, funeral conducted by Rev J Baynard, interment Riverside Cemetery. Also notes Charles Benson’s hospital treatment after severe burns and improving condition.
A three act comedy Deacon Dubbs was staged in Trinity Ta theran church parlors despite bad weather and drew a large audience. The play hatched plans to repeat Tuesday May 11 in church parlors and Friday May 7 at Chatswor opera house with 10 and 15 cent admissions. Cast includes Amos Coleman Charles Sy Crowly Leonard Ger Major McNutt Bennie Har Deuteronomy Jones Dick Ren Philipena Popover Violet Jai Trixie Coleman Gertrude Lud Rose Raleigh Margaret Hartmia Yennie Yenson Edna Steinert Emily Dale Mildred Mesk. Synopsis: Act I a country auction with Deacon arriving from Sorghum Centés State of West Virginia. Act II a country wedding shows the past. Act III Country Husking and Deacon takes a wife.
There will be services Sunday May 8 at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Luther League meets Tuesday evening May 11 at the Luther. Mr and Mrs Albert Anderson and Mr and Mrs Lester Seeley will attend. Everyone is invited.
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