Union County voices stand on Big Sioux River bridge
The Union County Board of Commissioners expresses concern over calls to remove or replace the Big Sioux River bridge between Richland and Westfield. They note its local use, defend inaction, and challenge motives behind removal requests. Also noted is the forthcoming marriage of Miss Joha Timm to Leslie Henke of Elk Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commission
Union County
South Dakota
State Highway ‘Commission
Pierre
Charles J. Calthorp
Union
Richland
West
Big Sioux River
Chicago Hills Highway Association
Joha ‘Timm
Henry’ R. Timm
Elk ‘Oint
High School Band to Present Spring Concert
The annual spring concert by the High School Band is set for Thursday May 17 at 8 00 in the School Auditorium An unusually interesting program is planned including a number Spiritual Rhapsody by Harold Walters for piano and band The program features overtures marches and novelty numbers There is no admission charge Akron girl takes part in Madhigal Singers concert Mabel Long of Akron a Morningside College student was among ten Madhigal Singers in Sioux City Sunday evening under Prof Donald N Morris The ensemble began as madrigal group and later performed songs from various periods The visit included guests at the home of Mrs Mamie Anderson and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Walters
Akron
Mabel Long
Morningside ‘College
Sioux City
Madhigal Singers
Donald.n. Morri
Morningside Conservatory Ie
Origily
Mortlensemible
Trinity and St Math Lutheran notices post Ascension week
Trinity American Lutheran Church led by Pastor Meyer lists weekly services and activities for the week of Ascension including divine services at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. at Akron and Chatsworth St Math Lutheran. It notes confirmation classes Saturday at 9:00 a.m. and Jr. Mission Band activities, with a closing motto about friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
American Lutheran Church
Luther’ A. Meyer
Mar
Akron
Jr. High
Jr. Mission Band
V F W Auxiliary Meeting at Montagne Post
The V F W Auxiliary of James Russell Montagne Post 8696 will meet Monday evening May 14 in the VFW hall. Members are urged to attend to plan a profitable and entertaining year. Meeting starts promptly at 8 00 pm with practice at 7 00 or 7 16 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. F.W
James Russell Montagne
V. FW
Free polio vaccine notice for Plymouth County children
A Plymouth County Medical Society notice urges families who cannot afford polio vaccine for their children to contact their family physician within one week. The society will attempt to obtain vaccine for these children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County Medi_cal Society
Plymouth County Medical Society
Local couples visit relatives and plan weddings
Local notes list Mr. and Mrs H L Smith's month visit to Vallejo California with son James and family. Charles Young of Sioux City weekended with Walter Young's family. David Blanchard and children of Howard South Dakota visited Carl Blanchard and J C Kennedy. Jesse Mann of Imperial Nebraska visited Clarence Hummel. Mrs Mann had goiter operation in Yankton. Jean Conner engaged to Elmer H Anderson of Akron with a late summer wedding planned. Farm weather mild with light rain. corn planting starting. Sunday guests at Harry Johnson's included Bob Andorf and Lillian Tapper LeMars, Virgil Morehead and family, Clara Morehead, Janice, Clara Miller. Kaelke family moving to Paynesville Minnesota. sons Roy Ralph Leo already on nearby farms. well-wishes from friends. Walter H Klemme and Elvira visited Salina Kansas for granddaughter Terti Kay. Wendall Klemme moving to Wichita Kansas with daughters. Rev J A Pannkuk and sons from Garnaville and former pastor of Trinity Lutheran and St Matthew's attended 50th anniversary events at St Matthew's in Chatsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.L. Smith
James
Vallejo
Calif
Charles Young
Sioux City
Walter Young
David Blanchard
Howard,s.d
Carl Blanchard
J. C. Kennedy
Jesse Mann
Ing Island
Nebr
Clarence Hummel
Mann
Yankton
Jean Conner
Ard
Thomas Conner
Glidden
Iowa
Elmer H. Anderson
Akron
Harry’ Johnson
Town
Bob Ansdorff
Lillian, Tapper
LeMars
Virgil Morehead
Charles
Nancy
Clara Morehead
Janice
Clara Miller
August Kaelke
Paynesville
Minn
Roy
Ralph
Leo
Kaelkes
Walter” H
St Matthew's Lutheran Church Observes 50th Anniversary
Over 400 attendees celebrated the 50th anniversary of St Matthew's Lutheran Church Chatsworth with morning Sermon by Rev Henry Dirks Akron rural and afternoon address by Rev John A Pannhuk Garnaville Iowa. Special choir numbers, a noon meal, greetings from neighboring pastors and a history segment recognizing charter families marked the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Chatsworth
Luther A. Meyer
John A. Pannhuk
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Garnaville
Iowa
Henry J. Dirks
Akron Rural
Dirks
Augustana Lutheran Academy
Canton
Pannhuk
Arnold Zenk
Brunsville
F. Bunge
LeMars
E. Senst
Merrill City
Rural
H. Dirks
Ak‘yor Rural
H. Prieb
Bronx Center
Gerd Ludwigs
Chastworth
William Ludwigs
J. C. Langholz
Fred Meske
A. G. Langholz
Altamount
Meske
Donald Schmidt
Craig
Tor
Methodist TV Show The Way Debuts On KTIV Channel 4
Wesley Methodist Church Ak von announces nationwide non sectarian TV drama series The Way to be aired next Sunday May 18 at 5:30 p m on KTIV Channel 4. The program, produced by the Methodist Radio and Film Commission, aims to demonstrate Christian love through real life situations and is carried by over 100 stations as a public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TV Guide
Guinn
Methodist Radio and Film Commission
Sministry
Methodist Council of Bishops
Notes From Akron Community Hospital Patients
Akron community hospital notes list surgical patients including Mrs Joy Uarison and Clark T Arnott of Akron. Other patients named are Cecil Harf Vermillion, Asa, Russell Jerk Point Lori, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Dalton. Patty Jo Adele, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Miller of Akron, born May 6 1956. Attendees at a Sioux City barbers convention include Mr and Mrs Calvin Andersen Mr and Mrs Carl Hartmann of Akron and Mr and Mrs Harvey Peters of Hawarden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Uarison
Akron
Clark T. Arnott
Cecil
Asa
Russell Jerk
Lori
Tom Dalton
Nettie Mant
Algron
Patty Jo Adele
William Miller
Calvin Andersen
Carl Hartmann
Harvey Peters
Hawarden
Sioux City
Veterans on Farm Training Program Discussed
Mr Roy A Gilman district supervisor for northwest Iowa will be at 8 00 Monday evening May 14 at all high schools with veterans fogtam vet erans who left service within last three years may obtain up to three years of training including on the farm shop and racetoo payments while in training. If you are a veteran discharged within the last three years attend this meeting as the program needs at least 25 enrollees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy A. Gilman
Iowa
Book and Thimble Club Met May 8 in Kerr Home
The Book and Thimbles Club met Tuesday May 8 at Mrs. J R Kerr Sr home with members present. A report from the County Convention by Mrs. Wm Mitchell was read and forecren books for 1956 57 were distributed with the year theme Adventure covering medicine literature art music education and politics. The program split into two parts Gerontology led by Mrs. J Kerr and Help for Retarded Children led by Mrs. W G Adams. This was the last meeting of the club year and will convene in fall on September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Kerr
Wm. Mitchell
J. Kerr
W. G. Adams
Indi
Janice Ann Nansen Called After Long Illness
Mr and Mrs Water Nansen of the northeast share the sympathy of many friends in the loss of their daughter Janice Ann who passed away Monday May 7 at age 13 after a heart ailment. Born June 19 1942 she attended Lutheran church with Rev Henry Dirks officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Nansen
Janice Ann
Deen
Janice Arm
Preston
Henry Dirks
Ehureh
Local News Notes Show Memorial Day Dinner and Tulip Festival Plans
Local notes report First Church of Christ to serve Memorial Day dinner. Orange City prepares for the 16th annual Tulip Festival on May 17–19 with thousands expected. Akron High School junior seniors banquet planned, and Morningside College football hopefuls eye roster spots after spring drills. Various local travels and family announcements include Dr. and Mrs. Mason at a Des Moines dental convention and Pvt. Stuart Harris returning from Fort Polk for a funeral in Hawarden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ
C. R.mason
Arnival State Dental
Des Moines
Harry Wright
Tulsa
Okla
Chatsrworth
A.H.S
Lincoln
Omaha
Orange’ City
Orange City
Akron High School
Stuart Harris
Orin” Harris
Fort Polk
Louisiana
John Heller
Hawarden
H. A. Stryzewski
Glenn
Kask
Minneapolis
Downer's Grove
Marjorie Elizabeth Groat
LaVerne
Baldwin
Lloyd Baldwin
Akron
Merrill, My
Ruben Anderson
Alston
Joyce Caroly Anderson
Gary E. Stribley
Lyle Stribley
Merrill
Anderson
Mr. Stribley
South Dakota State College
Brookings
Local Flood Control Group Advances Plans and Fund Talk
A regional flood control effort for the Big Sioux River area reports progress with a permanent committee representing districts and areas. Vic Clark and Robert Michael chair the group, a Senate committee visit on May 10 seeks 45,000 for a new survey, and Watershed associations form to curb tributary flooding. The South Dakota Extension Service adds support, while a theatre in Genoa shutters and auctions equipment. Local church notices cover May 13 services and Mother’s Day offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Sioux
Corps of Engineers
O. L. Weber
Westfield
Cyrus A. Knapp
Bill Welch
Harold Johnson
Akron
Robert’ Michael
Lack Armstrong
Hawarden
Harold Shumaker
Conrad Falde
Wayne Scott
Vic Clark
James Mansfield
Elk Point
J. J. Steckleberg
Ray Lyle
Arena
Alex Chizoine
Jefferson
Albert Streeter
Altirnates
Cecil Harris
Dave Lilly
George Perkins
Porter Holden
Henry John
Sioux City
Roy Merrill
Robert Michael
Omaha
Senate Appropriations Committee
Washington
Victor ‘Clark
Ull
Rock Rapids
Rock River
South Dakota Extension Service
Joe Traulson
Ares
Association
Ot Maynard
Special meeting planned for Freedom Lodge No 434 A F and A M
A calm schedule outlines a third degree work at a special meeting on Monday May 14. Various local residents are noted with visits hospital stays and travels. Akro n High School Music Department will broadcast an instrument and vocal program on KLHM LeMars at 1 15 p m. An impending marriage is announced for Mebel Long to Gerald Huldeen set for August 5. Bach will receive a Bachelor of Music Education at Morningside College on June 4. Opera Night at Westmar College features The Telephone The Kitchen Scene from Martha and Down in the Valley with tickets available through the Akron High School Band office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Freedom
Lodge
A.F
A.M
H. P. Anderson
Methodist Hospital
Sioux City
Avery Small
Saturd Lay
Edna Kauffman
Sedro Woolley
Wash
Edna Johnston
Akron High
Stajon Klhm
LeMars
Anna Long
Mebel Long
Gerald Huldeen
Alvin Huldeen
Odebolt
Bach
Morningside College
Dam-Peterson
Wilson
Vermillion
First National Bank
Wilsons
Nebraska
Peterson
Petersons
Harper Kerr
J. H. Kerr
Pueblo
Colo
Miami
Fla
Alexander
Ann Arbor
Mich
Kerr
Westmar College
Menotti
the Valley
Kurt Weill
Akron High School
Charles Moffatt Dies In Sunday Auto Crash Near LeMars
Charles Moffatt 62 of Sioux City was killed and his wife Genevieve 48 seriously injured when their car collided head on with another on highway 75 south of LeMars. Vernon Blane 22 of Colorado driving the other car was treated for facial throat and leg cuts and possible leg fracture. Moffatt formerly of Westfield township, born May 2 1863 Moville Iowa, employed by National Woodworks, had lived in Sioux City since 1940. Funeral held at Crescent Park Methodist church with burial in Graceland Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield Township
Charles M. Moffatt
Sioux City
Genevieve
Highway 75
LeMars
Vernon Blane
Colorado
Sacred Heart Hospital
Blane
Richard Luljens
Iowa Highway Patrol
Moffatt
Club Debonair
Brave
Sylvester Lucken
Plymouth County
Moffat
F. M. ‘Moffatt
Genevieve Brugger
Akron
Carol
Charlotte Donovan
Los Angeles
Betty Paltz
Lillian
Rosie
Rita
Sally
Joan
Mary Jean Moffat
Melvin
Geddes
S. D. Clarence
Christy
Westfield
Vinton
Slayton, Minn
John Vande Braal
Slayton
Albert Elliott
Crescent Park Methodist Church
Henry Muller
Graceland Park Cemetery
Akron High School falls to Remsen in semi final
Akron High School baseball ends five game win streak as Remsen pitcher Riste silences the Akron offense. Remsen scores two runs in the first inning and adds one in the third while Borchers logs a twelve strikeout complete game. Borchers doubles and scores in the fifth, and Remsen holds 3 to 2 victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Jack Forehters
Jack
Remsen
Ero Y
Riste
Larry Brown
Borchers
Cho Ee
Red Raiders
Simeon
Secord
Also Mentioned on This Page
Commissioners
John Sommervold
Elmer Quamn
Albert: Streeter
Board of County ‘Commissioners
V. F. W. Auxiliary News
St. Matthew's Lutheran
Channel
and’ Thimble Club
Janice Ann Nansen
Akron Register-Tribune
Akron, Town
ST. John’s American Lutheran Church
R. 3
Alton
Preston Township
Our Church
KLEM
India
Wesley Methodist Church
Chester L. Guinn
Cherub
Choralion
Methodist
Channel 4
WSCS
Faith Circle
Dorcas
Mary-Martha Cirele
Rodney Siebens
A. O. Netzel
Manilla
Don Carathe
E. L. Charling
Oakland
H. M. Ahrens
Hawarden Hospital
Charles Moffatt
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