Westfield News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Phil Van Vieck arrived last week from California to spend the summer in Westfield. Ivyl Knapp hosts visitors including Randall Lilly family and Norman Weber. The community notes health, church, and school events with May 14 baccalaureate and May 15 commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil van Vieck
California
Westfield
Ivyl Knapp
Randall Lilly
Lucile Welch
Norman Weber
Francis Blum
Gil Blum
Remsen
George Berns
Dist. W.V. J
Iowa
Sioux Falls Hospital
Arnold Schulter
George Schoumaker
Leeds
Margaret Schulter
Ray Welch
Sioux City
Jordan
George Knapp
Melvin Lias
Aberdeen
S.D
Vern Lias
Ruby Lingle
Ling
Elsie Nelson
Milton Anderson
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Akron
Ed Nelson
Elmer Hoffman
Green Acres
Holstein
Peggy Bachmann
David Ross
Ross
Dave Castle
Elsie Castle
Mothers Day reminder to honor mom with love
The piece urges readers to celebrate Mother's Day on May 14 with a card or phone call if not able to be with her. It laments commercialization of commemorative days and advises that mothers appreciate love over material gifts, suggesting simple words express affection.
Editorially Speaking: Church on Sunday and Problems Left Behind
In the Reinbeck Courier an editorial opens by urging readers to attend church on Sunday and metaphorically leave troubles at the door. It frames faith as a daily practice and community support as a remedy for personal burdens.
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Reinbeck Courier
Westfield School Art Awards and Community Notes
Westfield School celebrates art show success with Mrs Deninison and Mrs Thiesse praised for programs and field trips. Moorman Folk Duo performed, awards night set for May. May 12 seniors last day, May 14 Baccalaureate, May 15 commencement, May 17 eighth grade, May 19 last day. Ribbon winners listed for senior high and junior high in drawing painting ceramic and crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deninison
Holland
Judy Thiesse
Thiesge
Sioux City
Vermillion
Westfield
Paullina
Parsons
Peter Cook
Stafford
New Zealand
Westfield School
Robert Kelly
Tom Dennison
Gay Ball
Diane Ryan
Debbie Miller
Relda Hughes
Benita Boetger
Duane Leekley
Julie Damrau
Mike Vrana
Charles Corio
A.atring
Denign
Wintter
Cindy Miler
Cindy Miller
Steve Castle
Deb Miller
Charlie Corio
Cindy Clayton
Diane Hoffman
Timm Banks
Farewell note from Akron restaurant closing
An appreciation letter from the departing Akron diner expresses gratitude for years of patronage. The writer thanks patrons for the dinners coffee and lunches enjoyed and hopes to have made friends, ending with a blessing and farewell.
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Akron
Community thanks fire responders after barn blaze
Gratitude expressed to Akron Fire Department neighbors and passersby who aided during the barn fire night. The note also cites historical food dollar shares, noting farmer's portion was 38 cents in 1971 with prior years listed.
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Akron Fire Department
Chatsworth Chats special correspondence notes social visits
Saturday and Sunday visits span Sioux City Akron Hawarden and Le Mars with many locals hosting and attending birthday celebrations. Notable guests include Dennis Bultman John Bultman Jr Hattie Bultman Tim Repp and Tricia’s first birthday. A trip by Ward McFarland to Alaska is also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sendricks
Sioux City
Kenny van Wyhe
Jeremy
H. Liston
Lee Liston
Dennis Bultman
John Bultman, Jr
Benita
Hattie Bultman
Akron
John Bultman
Claus Frerichs
le Mars
Clara Satthoff
H. Collmann
Henry Moller
John Moller
Craig
Jerry Frerichs
Tereasa
F. Hemmelrick
Alfred Jacobs
John Hemmelrick
Alcester
Jack Hemmelrick
Tim Repp
Loren Jacobs
Sioux Falls
S.C
Tricia
Donald Boetger
Fanny McKee
Emil Anderson
Hawarden
G. Moller
E. Smith
Jack Lake
Gerhard Moller
Henry Collmann
Colin Collmann
Ward McFarland
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Wes Crow
Jim McKee
Westfield
Mrs. Oktje Willms 88, longtime Akron resident, dies
Mrs. Oktje Willms died at Akron Hospital on May 2 1972 after a short illness. She was born March 2 1884 in Munke hoe Germany and married John T Willms June 1 1907 in Munkeboe Germany. Survived by two sons Edward and Henry Akron. two daughters Mrs Jana Hebert Sioux City and Mrs Otilda Heyl Akron. 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral May 5 Union Creek Lutheran Church with Pastor Roy officiating. Interment Union Creek Church cemetery.
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Oktje Willms
Akron
Segaent Oktje Janssen Lucht
Munkehoe
Germany
John T. Willms
Munkeboe
Franz Willms
Chris Lucht
Frank
Edward
America
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Willis
Union Creek Lutheran Church
Willms
Union Creek Church
Otilda
Our
Akron Nursing Home
John
Henry
Jana Hebert
Sioux City
Otilda Heyl
David J. Roy
Henry Fickbohm
Roy
Jesus
Ed Beech
Robert Milner
Bryant Willms
John Willms
Randy Willms
Rodney Willms
Eating Out: The 835 Billion Platter
Consumer spending for food and beverages away from home totaled 35 billion dollars in 1969. It comprised about one third of the nation’s total food bills for that year, including snacks, school lunches, restaurant dinners, hospital meals, and military fare.
Way Back Yonder Akron area lore and births and deaths
Items of interest from archived Akron Register-Tribune files through decades. Notes include musical company show by Bob and Eva McGenley, 1902 class graduates Florence Waterbury et al, 1912 births and deaths, 1922 golf and power-house moves, 1932 club season, 1942 school grade highlight and local sports results, 1952 band concert and fire incident, 1962 births marriages and a death.
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Bob
Eva McGenley
Akron
Florence Waterbury
Carrie Seld
Maude Reeves
Edna Seamonds
Della Jones
Clara Mellen
Jourdan Sullivan
May Breakfast and club news from JCP.E.O and extensions
The JCP.E.O held a May Breakfast at the Methodist church parlor on May 6 at 9 30 a.m. Guests enjoyed a decorated setting and a program with violin, piano duet, vocal selections and more. Out of town guests attended and hostesses were named. Friendship and Service Club met at Sue Higman’s home with 15 members present. Marion Kilstrom led Federation News Flash, and plans for nursing home bulletin boards and library purchases were discussed. The next meeting is May 11 at Evelyn Claesson’s with a Cherokee gift reminder. Sioux Valley Extension Club met May 5 at Mrs. William Gant’s. May baskets, Achievement Day plans, and a storage program were noted. The Portland Preston Pillars minutes were read, with a Talbott lunch and a Dutch Elm disease talk.
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Friendship and Service Club
Sue Higman
Penny Hartmann
Marion Kilstrom
Federation
Marge Dykstra
Martie Krause
Peg McLane
Nursing Home
Sioux Valley Extension Club
William Gant
Elk Point
Glen Wakeman
Battle Mountains
Walt Wiehelm
Edith Baker
Portland Preston
Fred Talbott
Mark Ege
Randy Frerichs
Mrs. Talbott
New Draft Registration Rules For 18 Year Olds
The Le Mars Daily Sentinel reports changes to Selective Service registration. 18 year olds must register within 30 days before or after their 18th birthday, bringing official ID. A new questionnaire requires addresses of three non family contacts, family over 16, and questions on possible deferments. Permanent residence and mailing address must be provided. registrations placed into holding class 1-11 until lottery draws.
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Selective Service System
Frances DePree
Plymouth County Selective Service
Draft Board
le Mars Daily Sentinel
Anniversary Thanks From Viggo and Myrtle
Thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and for gifts and cards Your thoughtfulness is appreciated Viggo and Myrtle plus a note about Morningside College Roadman Scholars including Shery Banks listed as a scholar for the 1871 72 academic year and a general lost strayed or stolen want ad snippet.
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Morningside College
Roadman
Dimmitt
Earl Roadman
Morningside
Shery Banks
Donald Banks
Westfield
Soybean Fertility and Pocket Gopher Control Notes
An SDSU Experiment Station report notes profitable soybean yield gains from proper fertilizer programs using soil tests to tailor phosphorus and potash applications. Banding nitrogen phosphorus and potash at planting can improve efficiency, while most higher rates should be incorporated before planting. Also covered is pocket gopher control with two bait methods and a tractor burrow builder available through local offices in Elk Point.
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SDSU
South Dakota
SCS
Elk Point
Union County Soil Conservation District
Whole Chicken Cheaper Than Parts and Storage Tips
Whole poultry buys save money versus pre packed parts and missing parts may be okay to eat if not diseased. A new carpet and rug buying bulletin is free at extension offices. Also guidance on storing items and free bulletins on vegetables and flowers.
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County Extension Office
Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin
SDSU
University of Minnesota
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Akron Register-Tridune
Don Cameron
William Zierath
George Semple
Will Halvorsen
John Abraham
Joseph Fleege
New City
A. J. Wallin
Neary Farm
Anna Bjorgum
Akron Country Club
Paul Meske
Vance Hunter
R. Metz
Beo Ross
Richard Seimers
Kervyn Bradley
Orini Allen
Glen Gabel
Jerrine Barber
Merle Scott Toole
Lucille Locke
Slade Baker
Patrick Gant
Mary Alice Clark
Rollin J. Tindall
Ruby Diercksen
Robert Marshall
Ensign
Lawrence Dague
Merlin Miller
Akron High Band
Karl Rogosch
Wayne Horton
Charles Reynolds
Leslie Henke
Ronda Willis
Diana Knotz
Bill Shoemaker
Paulette Hamel
Robert Mook
Martha Smith
Mary Ellen Caskey
Greg Lucken
C.T. Kistle
Viggo
Myrtle
Chuck
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