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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1940

Page

2

Westfield Writeups Bring News From Towns and Clubs

Special Correspondent reports on Westfield social life and nearby moves. It notes Mrs Perry Libby and children of Pierre S.D. visiting DF Connolly and Libby households, Dorcas Knapp visiting Sioux City, and As You Like It club gatherings with bridge prizes. Also mentions births, relocations, guild meetings, bake sales, and local residents visiting or recovering.

Perry Libby D.F Juanita Chapman Sioux City Levi Helen ‘Hebeler Fred Emmick Wallace ‘Lilly Mark ‘Malloy A. A. Martin Lena Campbell Basil Hoffman Akron St. Catharine’s Guild the .D. F Connolly Dines Des Moines ASW Hummel Bancroft Westfield

Rural school trip and local milestones noted

Special Correspondence reports on a rural school near Merrill with a class photo. Miss Okerstrom teaches there. Dave Cassel earns a permanent custodian job at Woodbury County Court House in Sioux City. State men visit Roy Cassen’s Milnerville area and Fay Knapp in Perry township to demonstrate erosion control. Cassen farm described as ideal for demonstrations, while Knapp land remains less known. Adaville church hosts annual mother and daughter banquet with men serving and women cooking. Mrs. Glenn Bernhardt recently ill with flu, doctor attended both her and the baby.

Merrill Cassen Adaville Glenn Bernhardt

Milnerville News Tells of Friends and Local Happenings

Local notes report Mrs. Ralph Hathaway selling a Waat Sixteenth Street house as they plan a new home in Cresscont Park district. Miss Frances Marotsek, soon to wed Barnard Wilson of Council Bluffs, is a cousin of Geneva Taylor. Several family visits and trips to Sioux City are mentioned, plus weather turning springlike. Robert Feick gave a cello recital at Morningside College. Liberty consolidated students prepare for a class play and junior-senior banquet. Community scenes include school events, farm news, and local travel to Omaha, Coleridge, and Yankton for relatives and friends.

Ralph Hathaway Waat Sixteenth Street Sioux City Cresscont Park Frances Marotsek Barnard. Wilson Council Bluffs Geneva Taylor Milnerville W. W. Logan Tom Indianapolis Roy Hig Annis Cramer Isabel: Wilson Robert ‘Feick Clyde James Morningside Liberty Consolidated Ialso Ithercity Harvey Cléminson Plymouth ‘County Sioux ‘City Elmer ‘Brown Bronson Mansfield John ‘Goode Schultz le Mars Plymouth Pioneer Hinton High School West Hotel Joe Brundeen al. Gengler Harry Johnson Henry ‘Willer Akron Bob Hunter Cooper Farm Y.W.C. A Mayflower Church

Preston Portland News Social Roundup Reflects Local Visits

In Preston township the Ladies Aid met at Mrs Chris Beech Sr on May 1. Local residents enjoyed visitors and family moments as Virgil Gabel returned from a mastoid operation in Sioux City. Agnes Bay of Akron visited her parents over the weekend, with multiple families listed among attendees and callers in nearby homes.

Preston Township Wm. Heybrook James Gabel Homie Jack. Wilken Dennis August Koch

Hoeven Hoeven Club Forms in Alton for Congress

Alton residents organized a Hoeven for Congress club praising Charles B Hoeven of Alton as a likely future congressman. The piece notes Alton’s historical pride as home to Judge William Hutchinson and reflects on Hoeven’s local prominence and potential to put Alton on the map.

Alton Charles B. ‘Hoeven Republican ‘Nominlation Congress Aveek Hoeven William Hutchinson Northwest Town Charlie

Alton Citizens Boost for Hoeven Nomination

A tribute to Charles B. Hoeven as a fine citizen and rising figure in Alton politics. The piece praises W. F. Hailington and urges local residents to rally for his June 3 nomination, noting a culture of town pride and a new Braggers Club to publicize achievements.

Alton W.F. ‘Hailington Charles B. Hoeven Chaim Heaven-for-Congress

Akron Merchants Advertisements Read At Home Market

The Register-Tribune urges readers to get in the habit of reading advertisements from Akron merchants. It claims saving money is possible by spending dollars at home, highlighting local commerce and value.

Akron Register-Tribune

Adletika Skin Aid Ends Pimples Says Verna S

Verna S says Adletika cleared pimples and blemishes. She reports smooth glowing skin. Adletika also relieves temporary constipation which aggravates bad complexion, aiding cleansing and overall health. Cobb Greenleaf Druggists carry the product.

Verna S Cobb

Short Cut Ad Colutnt Buyer Wanted Telbarne

A terse want ad column item seeks a buyer in Telbarne with a brief note requesting a swift transaction. The fragment hints at a classified placement aiming to connect a seller with a purchaser efficiently.

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