Akron Ball Team Suffers Season Opener Defeat
Akron loses opening baseball game to Sioux City John’s Lunch with a wild nine innings featuring 25 bases on balls. Bud Brosamle issued eleven free passes in three innings while Lefty Swift and Broom kept hitters in check early. Akron built a small lead before miscues and walks let the visitors surge. final scoring details incomplete.
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Akron
John
Sioux City
Bud’’ Brosamle
Hinton
Brosamle
Swift
John’s Lynch
Broom
Andy Johnson
Johston
Hartman
Metz
Johnson
Johnston
G. Hartman
Port
Peck
C. Swift
Twogood
B. Swift
Watson
B. Stevens
Spence
Hettinger
Methodist Church Mother's Day Services Planned
Sunday marks Mother's Day with special church services and music. The choir performs and Mrs Russell Ross sings a solo during the Mother's Day sermon by the pastor. Evening service at 8 o'clock. May breakfast at the church Wednesday morning May 13.
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America
Russell Ross
J. . Moore
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Announces Sunday Schedule
C W Samuelson pastor leads Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 a m. Morning worship at 11 a m. Brotherhood session at 8 p m features W J Davidson lecture on Japan with fifty nine slides. Confirmation class meets Wednesday at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
W. J. Davidson
Japan
Sioux Township 4-H Busy Bees Plan Rally Day Dance
The Busy Bees met on Friday after school to learn new dances for Rally Day and sang new songs. The next meeting is set for Saturday May 16 at Sunnyside High School, inviting Sioux Township girls ages 12 to 22 to join the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bees
Sunnyside High School
Sioux Township
Hold Last Rites for C. A. Searls
Obituary notice for C. A. Searls, 74, former Akron resident, who died April 24, 1936 in San Jose California after a month’s illness. Funeral held at Rude parlors Brookings South Dakota with Rev. A. M. Clarke officiating. Interment Greenwood cemetery Brookings. Survived by six sons, one daughter, three sisters, three brothers. many relatives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Searls
Akron
San Jose
Calif
Brookings
A. M. Clarke
Baptist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Howard Searls
Gilbert I. Searls
B. A. Adams
Charles Ambrose
Daniel J
Caroline Searls
Seward Township
Winnebago County
Illinois
Plymouth County
Iowa
Portlandville
Nora Sargent
Clair
Searls
California
Lillian Hollister
Edgar G
Redlands
Roscoe J
Near Brookings
D. Burdette
Bruce
Harry A
Libbie Adams
Fred
Howard and
Gilbert
Portland Westfield Home Project Meeting Notes
A joint meeting of Portland and Westfield Home Project groups was held Monday May 4 at Mrs Lowell Taylors home. Pearl Sims H D A outlined plans for Achievement Day in LeMars on May 26. The two groups outlined county pageant participation and booth displays. Fourteen ladies attended and a covered dish luncheon was served at noon.
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Portland Home Project
Portland
Westfield Home Project
Lowell Taylor
Pearl Sims
LeMars
Westfield
Juniors Host to Class of 1936 at Annual Banquet
Akron High school held its 1936 Junior Senior banquet in the Masonic Temple dining room. Invitations resembled ocean voyage passports for the good ship A H 8 with a moonlit promenade deck decor. The event featured nautical menus, speeches by five students, dancing, and a midnight return to port, hosted by the junior class and with seniors served by the sophomore class.
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Akron
Masonic Temple
A. HL
Neptune’s Fruit
Pilot’s
Robert Tucker
Leo Trautt
Albert Lee Lemen
Konarska Power
Thelma Banks
Conner
Tornado devastates Iowa region killing four and damaging millions
J. C. Kennedy and Jesse Brown toured Sutherland and nearby counties viewing widespread destruction caused by a Thursday tornado. The path crossed Sheldon to Estherville with extensive farm and residence damage, cottages on West Okoboji lake damaged, and a death toll of four with many injured. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Olin Nichols on Wednesday, April 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Kennedy
Jesse Brown
Sutherland
Iowa
O’brien
Clay
Dickinson
Emmet
Fairmount
Minn
Sheldon
Sanborn
Hartley
Everly
Fostoria
Milford
West Okoboji Lake
Terrace Park
Estherville
Kennedy
Hudson
Empress Theater Presents Dix in Special Investigator Kin
Three talking pictures headline Empress Theater this week starting May 8 and 9 with Richard Dix as a young lawyer turned gangster hunter after his G man brother is killed. Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire star in Follow the Fleet May 10–12, plus Every Saturday Night May 13–14. Comedies cartoons travelogues and musical shorts complete the program each night.
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Empress Theater
Richard Dix
Dix
Ginger Rogers
Fred Astaire
Empress
Fleet
Astaire
Navy
the Empress
Akron Woman and Elk Point Man Unite in Catholic Ceremony
Mrs May Steinbeck and Mr Din Smith both of Elk Point were married at noon Saturday April 25 at the Catholic church in this city by Rev J J OBrien. The couple, well known and respected here, will reside in Elk Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Steinbeck
Din Smith
Elk Point
J. J. O’brien
Leader- Courier
Local News Notes and Community Events in LeMars
D L Waterbury purchased the former Pelroy residence from Akron Savings Bank and will occupy it soon. May Day observances with red or white flowers and sermons planned for Mother's Day on May 10. Chas Konarska, local high school coach, visited by sisters from Omaha and Luverne. Mrs B Hartmann and daughter visit Sioux Falls relatives with niece Viola Zabell. Mr and Mrs Will Scott and family visit local homes. Mrs J G Johnson to extend visit. Young Ladies Mission Circle to entertain Baptist Ladies' Association May 13. Eva Conner to speak on Mothers and Daughters of Africa. Mrs Jack Constantine and daughter Patricia visiting Chas M Allen family. luncheon honors for Mrs Constantine with Dr V Allen and Mrs Mason present. Free kiddie rides Saturday drew many youngsters but limited capacity caused ticket battles and unused tickets due to chilly weather. Curl, U of S Dakota student, oversaw riding outfit.
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D. L. Waterbury
Pelroy
Akron Savings Bank
Chas, Konarska
Wm. Moore
Omaha
Nebr
Wilson Legler
Earl
Luverne
Iowa
B. Hartmann
Henry Hichacker, Jr
Sioux Falls
Viola Zabell
Will Scott
J. G. Johnson
Geraldine Scott
L. A
Eva Conner
Alcester
Africa
Jack Constantine
Patricia
Grand Rapids
Mich
Chas. M. Allen
Constantine
V. Allen
LeMars
C.R. Mason
G. F. Smith
Early Day Akron Resident Called To Final Reward
John Burnight a longtime Akron resident died after gall bladder surgery at Akron Hospital May 4 1936 aged 65 5 25. He was born November 9 1870 in Jones County Iowa and moved to Plymouth County with his parents before 1883. He married Delia Johnston in 1892 and had six children. Survived by wife six children sixteen grandchildren a brother and a sister four half brothers and a half sister. Funeral held at St Patrick's Catholic Church with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Local relatives attended from Mitchell Emery SD Sioux City and other towns.
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John Burnight
Akron
Akron Hospital
Jones County
Pymouth County
Delia Johnston
Lmery
Here
Union County
Burnight
Edward
Earl
Thomas
Sioux City
John
Hot Springs
James
Los Angeles
Calif
M. Schroeder
Gleneden
Ore
Patrick Burnight
George Schafer
Chatsworth
Charles Burnight
William
Joseph
Henry Burnight
Lawrence Gibbons
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
J. A. Roder
A. Weidenfeller
Wm. Simeon
Frank Montagne
Florence Burnight
Wright
Bernard
Hutton
LeMars
Obituary for Chris Iblings in Sioux City
Chris Iblings born October 20 1866 in Stephenson County Illinois to Ibling and Anna Iblings. Moved to Iowa 1886, later Akron Iowa 1910, Rutland South Dakota, Sioux City 1924 working for Great Northern railroad. Died April 22 1936 after a stroke. Survived by wife Mary Roberts Iblings and children Ray L Iblings Harold Haines William Iblings Miriam Anne Iblings five grandchildren three sisters five brothers. Funeral April 25 Christy chapel Sioux City interment Graceland Park cemetery.
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Chris, Iblings
Stephenson County
Ilinois
Ibling Iblings
Anna Wilhelma Iblings
Iowa
Parkersburg
Iblings
Akron
Rutland
Sioux City
Great Northern Railroad
Mary Roberts Iblings
Ray L. Iblings
Harold Haines
William Iblings
Reading
Miriam Anne Iblings
Minneapolis
Burt, N. D
A. Iblings
Peter Iblings
Brownsdale
Minn
Herman Iblings
Hollywood
Calif
Christy Chapel
Graceland Park
Clever Clover 4-H Club Rally Day Meeting Report
The Clover Clover 4-H club met Saturday May 2 at Miriam Adams home. Miss Sims aided with games and songs for Rally Day. The next meeting is set for June 3 at Lois Jean Adams home.
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Clover Clover 4-H Club
Miriam Adams
Miss Sims
Lois Jean Adams
Onion Creek Church Notes May Services
D J Edward pastor says there will be services next Sunday morning at 11 o clock with Sunday school at 10 o clock. Find it with a Want Ad in the Register Tribune.
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D. J. Edward
Register-Tribune
Former County Man Donald Ross Dies in Wessington
Former Plymouth county resident Donald Ross 60 died at his Wessington home after a brief illness of pneumonia. Born in Nova Scotia he moved with his parents to Plymouth county and grew up in Johnson township. He later made his home in South Dakota where he was well regarded. Survived by brothers and sisters Mrs M I Brodie, Mrs Duncan Robertson of LeMars, Mrs Will McGilvray, Robert Ross, Angus Robertson of Wessington, and Alex Ross of Gull Lake Saskatchewan. Funeral and interment held in Wessington.
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Plymouth County
Donald Ross
Wessington
D. D
Nova Scotia
N. B
Johnson Township
South Dakota
Lis
M. I. Brodie
Duncan Robertson
LeMars
Will McGilvray
Robert Ross
Angus Robertson
S. D
Alex Ross
Gull Lake
Saskatchewan
Canada
First Church schedules Bible school and worship service
The First Church of Christ holds Bible school at 10 a m and morning worship with communion at 11 a m The sermon titled Mother will be preached There are no evening services District Christian Endeavor convention closing sessions will be in Kingsley Sunday evening Several Akron Endeavorers will drive over Friday to attend the full convention
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Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Kingsley
Akron
Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday services and meetings
Trinity Lutheran Church schedules Sunday school at 10 o clock and English service at 11. Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon May 14 in the lower basement hosted by Mrs Adolph Schuster. Bt Math Lutheran Church Chatsworth reports Sunday school at 9 and German service at 9 30. Pastor Fred A Meskk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Enirel
Adolph Schuster
Math. Luth
Chatsworth
Fred A. Meskk
Primaries Report From Union County South Dakota
Union County voters chose Republican and Democratic candidates in a Tuesday primary. W G Adams led sheriff rivals by 317, Muriel Fletcher won county superintendent by 52, Elmer Hultgren led for commissioner second district. Several state and local races listed with tallies for each candidate.
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South
Dakota
London
X Borah
Union County
W. G. Adams
Muriel Fletcher
Elmer Hultgren
U. S
J. C. Gurney
Co. A. Christopherson
Gurney
Mauriel Fletcher
L. Ludwig
J. W. Kaye
R. W. Ellis
G. W. Kephart
Dist
Elmer A. Hultgren
Albert Dahl
Jos. Brundeen
J. J. Aalt
Lutheran Churches Schedule May 10 Services and Meetings
The Lutheran Churches announce May 10 services at No St. Paul 9 30 a m and Brule Creek 11 a m with Mother's Day program at Brule Creek Sunday 8 p m Luther League devotional at So St Paul 8 p m Sunday school at No St Paul 9 45 a m Brule Creek 10 a m No St Paul 10 30 a m North Circle meets May 13 2 30 p m at No St Paul Mrs Olaf Johnson hosting Brule Creek Ladies Aid meets May 14 at the church Mrs Ole Abraham Mrs Lewis Satter Mrs Ralph Smith presiding Luther League at Brule Creek May 15 8 p m Pastor Walter L Armoth Dr W J Brunner attended a medical convention in Sioux Falls S D Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. St. Paul
Brule Creek
Luther League
St. Paul
No. St. Paul At 10:30 A. m. North Circle
Plymouth County Candidates Ready for Race in Iowa
Voters prepare for June 1 primary with races across state district and county offices. Key contests include sheriff with four Republicans and two Democrats. two Republican candidates for county treasurer and recorder. incumbents seeking renomination on the Democratic ticket. list details names for district, county, and supervisor posts in Kingsley Le Mars Remsen Merrill Guernsey and other towns.
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Iowa
Akron
Russell Pollock
Frank Scholer
Remsen
Ralph I. Rippey
Mike Fiseh
le Mars
Winfred Mighell
Holstein
Gus. Alesch
Marcus
Ralph E. Rippey
LeMars
Earl F. Remer
A. Langhout
L. A. Ludwig
Marie John
E. P. Murray
Poppy Day Observance in Akron on May 23
Poppies will bloom in Akron on Saturday May 23 as the Hosehler unit of the American Legion Auxiliary sells the little red flowers. Proceeds aid disabled veterans and war widows while honoring World War dead. The campaign emphasizes gratitude and support for living veterans and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Hosehler
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
America
Preston Pearls 4-H Club Meeting Report
The Preston Pearls 4 H Club met at Miss Doris Pearson's home on April 18. A nice lunch was served by Mrs Rembe. The next meeting is set for May 9 at Miss Wilhelmine Gerrietts' home and mothers are invited.
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Preston Pearls
Doris Pearson
Rembe
Wilhelmine Gerrietts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sioux Ciy Club
H.S
Grace Morrison
Ruth Samuelson Junior Morrison
Stephen Hoschler
Patricia Morrison
Evelyn van Court
Laura Morrison
Avis Nichols
Fred Morrison
Middleville
Middle West
Methodist Church
Mmanuel Eng. Luth
C. W. Samuelson
Bride
Curl
University of South Dakota At
Vermillion
Chris
Clever Clover
Onion Creek
First Church OF Christ
W. 8. Johnson
Trinity Lutheran Church
Mose Bernard
R. T. Collingwood
Nori, Slocum
Id. Lawless
Art Erickson
Grace Murray
Mabel Anderson
Teresa O’hara
the Lutheran Churches
W. J.brunner
R. K. Hess
Kings
S. F. X. Meis
A. L. White
Merrill
Henry Grimies
M. H. Rounds
Guat
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