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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
6
OCR fragment lists many political figures by party across counties including Republicans and Democrats. Mentions include Homan Frank Todd, Gust Alesch, Donald Ross, Walterath Earl F., Morse, S.F.X. Meisb, McNally, Joner, B. H. Derby, Luken, Mertes, and Langhout among others, with supervisory and county attorney roles implied.
The Methodist Church notes a league meeting at 1:30 Saturday and a Sunday school board gathering with district superintendent Dr. J Madison next Thursday night. The event features an 8 PM talk on the Gei Conference high points. all are welcome. Mother's Day is Sunday with special music and a sermon on Mothers' contributions. efforts urged to include aged mothers. W H Lease, pastor.
Leslie G. Williams pastor announces Bible school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Young People report on state convention in Des Moines. Midweek prayer Thursday 8 p.m. Ladies Bible class Friday May 17 at Mrs. Victor Anderson home with Mrs. Eric Youngstrom giving devotions. Ephesians 1:7 cited.
Grace Cunningham traveled from Sioux City to visit her son Miles and family for a few days. Miss J Publc went to Chatworth Saturday evening with relatives to Gary South Dakota to assist in caring for an uncle who is seriously ill. Frank Smits, visiting Prairie City, discussed weather, farming and corn planting as showers brought moisture. Morse Hoorneman of Te Mars stood with the county attorney candidates at a Republican renomination filing. Westfield’s Washta High plays in district meet with many teams, advancing toward state tournament.
The Akron Register-Tribune notes the death of Hon. A B Funk a prominent Spirit Lake editor and northwest Iowa pioneer. He was 86, died last Friday in Des Moines after illness during a winter trip with his daughter. Surviving are two daughters a son three sisters and a brother. Funeral in Spirit Lake.
A 1940s era review praises Errol Flynn as a Union officer and Randolph Scott as a Confederate officer in a Civil War gold heist plot set in Virginia City Nevada. Miriam Hopkins stars as the love interest. Matinee slated for Saturday at 2 30 pm and Empress feature Dr Ehrlichs Magic Bullet plays midweek.
A brief account notes a meeting titled Child Welfare led by Mrs. Obye. The program included community singing and a closing closet activity. Gold Star Mothers were not present, and attendees emphasized appreciation for the event’s spirit.
A fragment from a local paper mentions Baccalaureate exercises set for May 23 and Senior events on May 19. It notes a Kingsay resident Graham visiting Abton last Thursday and returning Sunday to Chicago where he works in the Milwaukee railroad offices.
After more than two weeks of cold, rain and delay Akron baseball held its first regular workout of the season on Sunday. Sun’s weather allowed a lively practice with Westfield High providing brief scrappy competition. Akron aims for an independent home schedule, has signed Tony Johnson from Sioux City to shore up pitching, and plans six definite games with two more pending as the 1940 season approaches.
The Sioux Falls Canaries add Hartman to their Western League roster for spring training ahead of the opening game. Akron alumnus Bob Tucker, last season a Canaries first baseman, moved to the Tucson Arizona League team after Columbia sold him to strengthen Tucson.
The text notes the first and third Sundays at 9 30 a m for Mass and the second and fifth Sundays as folk of the faith, with the fourth Sunday set for lessons. Pastor Ernst is listed.
Confirmation class meets Saturday at 7 30 pm at the church. Sunday May 12 Sunday school at 10 am morning worship at 11 will feature Dr C My Granskou of Augsburg College Sioux Falls. A Mother Day program is planned for Sunday evening at 8 with Brotherhood in charge. Wednesday 7 30 pm Confirmation class. Thursday 3 pm Ladies Aid Mother Daughter tea. Public invited.
The First Church of Christ announces a Mother and Family Day during the Bible school and morning worship. The plan includes a special sermon and music. The Christian Ladies Aid will hold a spring bazaar and supper on Thursday May 16 with a listed menu.
Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday school at 10 am English service at 11 am. St Matthew Lutheran Church Chatsworth Sunday school at 9 am English service at 9 30 am. Fred A Meske, Pastor.
Notice from Des Moines area newspaper recalls the marriage of Miss Lucy Fitzpatrick and Glen Bentley in Mapleton Minnesota on April 8 1940. It lists families and local well wishes from Akron and surrounding towns. Also reports the death of C J Schultz former Plymouth County Farmers Union leader from a stroke and a LeMars district court divorce ruling for Grace Klass from William Klass after forty years of marriage.
Akron Golf Club held a Friday meeting at Akron Savings Bank on April 19 to plan the 1940 season. A seven member board led by J C Kilstrom as president was elected with officers A J Kessler and W R Bon Durant. A membership drive aims for forty signees and a new green is under construction. An opening entertainment is planned as the season feature.
Vermillion county court Thursday sentenced Thayer, a young man from Richland, for passing a worthless ten dollar check at the Gamble store. He was fined 25 dollars, ordered to pay restitution, and to serve 16 days in jail. The case lists Cotton as involved and notes pending similar charges.
Community fundraiser announced by the Christian Ladies Aid Bazaar with a supper and spring bazaar. Event details include menu items like scalloped potatoes and green beans, and a request for patronage and registration. Local attendance encouraged.
Preliminary unofficial report indicates Akron’s population shows a modest increase from 1930 figures, with about nine more residents per the 1940 census. The town remains largely occupied, though many young residents have left for cities, while several single-room households exist.
Extension clubs in Union county South Dakota sponsor a program to promote highway beautification. They solicit cooperation of merchants and townspeople of A to keep the highway clean and improve the town. The aim is to create a better community with a nicer place to live and visit.
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