Akron clubs enter national contest for hospital fund
Rural Home Culture Club and Book and Thimble Club of Akron join the General Federation of Women's Clubs in a nationwide contest to raise funds for the New Akron Hospital. Prizes totaling 5 000, 3 000, and 2 000 dollars per classification plus a 5 000 dollar top prize. Events run through January 15, 1960 with proceeds benefiting the hospital. A Thrift Sale planned for October will collect clean, salable clothing.
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United States
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
J. L. Blair Buck
Kroger Company
Middle West
South
Akron
Rites Held For Mrs John E Sand At Akron
Mrs John E Sand died April 28 1949 after a yearlong illness at 63 years 6 months and 23 days. She resided west of Akron South Dakota and spent seven months with daughter Mrs Wesley Peterson in Huron. Survived by two daughters Mrs Peterson and Mrs Swanson two sons Edward and Harvey Sand 12 grandchildren one great grandchild three brothers and five sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday morning April 30 at 10 oclock.
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John E. Sand
Akron
Union County
S. D
Wesley Peterson
Nebraska Street
S.W. Huron
Bertha Waltman
South Bend
Indiana
Iowa
Douglas Township
Hyde County
Highmore
South Dakota
Valley Township
Milwaukee
Wis
Sand
Harry
Frank Woltman
Ind
Mary Plotneski
Steve Piaseki
Elizabeth Quick
Genevieve Burk
Irene Major
Toledo
Ohio
Immanuel Eng Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule
Pastor David J Roy leads confirmation class Saturday at 7 30 p m Sunday services begin with Sunday school at 10 15 a m and Bible class at 11 20 a m followed by morning worship Seminary Sunday Family Fellowship Hour postponed likely two weeks to secure a fine program Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 30 p m Luther League gathering 8 30 p m in church parlors hosted by Arnold Clark and Darwin Johnson
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Immanuel Eng. Luth
David J. Roy
Luther League
Arnold, Clark
Darwin. Johnson
Union Creek 75th Anniversary Events Noted
Sunday morning worship and Seminary Sunday at 11:00 prepare attendees for Bible class. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 8:00 p m and Ladies Aid meeting Thursday at 2:30 p m in church parlors hosted by Mrs Clayton Hultgren and Mrs Alvin Sommervold. Union Creek marks 75th anniversary June 4 and 6.
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Seminary
Clayton Hultgren
Alvin Sommervold
Union Creek
Sunday church services and meetings schedule
At 10:00 a m Sunday school followed by an 11:00 a m preaching service with Rev E F Thompson of Sioux City in the pulpit. On Wednesday May 18 at 2 30 p m the Ladies Association meets in the church parlors with Miss Mildred Wakeman as hostess Mona Meredith and Mrs E Youngstrom on the program.
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E. F. Thompson
Sioux City
Ladies’ Association
Mildred’ Wakeman
Mona Meredith
E. Youngstrom
Akron Stores Eye Wednesday Evenings Start
A Commercial Club survey shows most business leaders favor opening Wednesday evenings during the summer. The plan would begin Wednesday evening of next week with stores across Akron extending hours on summer Wednesdays.
Local News Notes And Visiting Relatives In Akron
Tony Ney of Hawarden visited Akron this week. Freemason lodge No 434, A F and A M meets Monday May 16 at 3 00 pm. Mrs Clara Ziegler visited Florida with Rev O N Nelson. Gant child recovering after stomach operation in Sioux City hospital. George Miller former county supervisor from LeMars recovering after surgery in Sioux City Methodist Hospital. Joe Thiede and Fred Thiede of Milwaukee visited Roy Nielsen and family. Mrs Walter J Prestage of Sioux City cared for her ill father Andrew Andersen, now in Methodist Hospital. Bud Rademacher and son visited from Indiana to see Clara Ziegler. Jerry Keene and John Grange visiting Akron relatives Grange to Washington for government work. Body of 1st Lieut Arnold S Waterbury, killed in France in World War II, being returned on Haiti Victory. Burials to follow in Europe cemeteries then graves registration centers before final interment with military honors in Akron likely between May 20 and 30.
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Tony Ney
Hawarden
Freddom ‘Lodge
A. F
A. M
Clara Ziegler
Florida
O. N. Nelson
Miami
S. E. Gant
Sioux City
George Miller
LeMars
Here
Methodist Hospital
Joe Thiede
Fred Thiede
Milwaukee
Wis
Roy Nielsen
Nielsen
Athens
Walter. J. Prestage
Andrew Andersen
Jerry Keene
North Hollywood
Calif
John Grange
Wm. H. Morse
Grange
Washington, D. C
State Department
Arnold
Waterbury
Myron Waterbury
France
Haiti
Europe
Akron
A H S Musicians in Final Concert of Year Next Friday
Akron Junior and Senior High students present a year end concert at the School Auditorium next Friday May 20 featuring concert band numbers vocal selections by seventh eighth graders the high school girls and boys glees clubs and the mixed chorus. Admission is nominal with proceeds to the High School Music fund.
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Akron
Reuben C. Sutter
Mareh
Beau Sabreuer
Kathleen
Westendorf
Catholic Church Services at St Patrick’s Akron
The parish lists Holy Mass on the first, third and fifth Sundays at 8:00 am and on the second and fourth Sundays at 9:30 am Confessions are heard 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Saturdays before the first third and fifth Sundays Fr C Ernst pastor and notes a family visit from Hawarden with Gerald Corley staying with grandparents.
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Catholic Church Services
St. Patrick’s
Akron
Holy M
Massa
Father C, Ernst
Norka Theatre Week Features Tarzan Sky Western and Marx Comedy
The Norka theatre lists a Tarzan re issue Tarzan's New York Adventure with Johnny Weismuller for Friday and Saturday May 18 and 14. Sunday and Monday May 16 present the western Yellow Sky with Gregory Peck Anne Baxter and Richard Widmark plus a strong cast. Wednesday May 18 offers A Night at the Opera with the Marx Brothers.
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Talking Picture Entertainment
Norka Theatre
New York
Johnny Weismuller
Gregory Peck
Anne Baxter
Richard Widmark
James Barton
Charles Kemper
Robert Arthur
John Russell
Henry Morgan
Peck
Pioneer Henry B Smith dies at 76 in Union County
Henry B Smith a long time Union County resident died at his home west of town Monday morning after a brief illness He aged 76 Survived by his wife and Ralph his son He had many siblings and friends express condolences Funeral held at the local Baptist church with Rev David Graham of Elk Point officiating Interment Riverside cemetery An obituary will be published next week
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Henry B. Smith
Union County
S. D
Ralph
Baptist Church
David Graham
Elk Point
Riverside Cemetery
Local News Notes From Vesper and Akron Areas
Regular meeting of Vesper chapter No 61 C B 8 Friday evening May 13 features initiation of Clifford Kilstrom of Sioux City. Union Creek Extension Club meets May 16 replacing May 9 at Mrs Lewis Bly home. Mrs H M Ahrens travels to Morrison IL following brother Charles Jacobs passing. Mrs Clifford Lamoureux takes daughters Cleone and Mary to Sioux City for first train ride. Mr and Mrs John Adair host mothers Mrs H Adair and Mrs T L Uter plus Mr and Mrs H C Nichols and Minneapolis children. Nichols is Adair’s sister. Chapter 10 PEO enjoyed May breakfast at Mrs Edith Brunner home with themed table and ritualistic work followed by program. Akron Hospital operations include Dennis Buys, Darrell Plueger, Gerd Ludwig as tonsilectomies. medical patients Carl Moir, Mrs Tom Downey, Alice Mae Thormodsgaard, Claudis Pike. VFW Auxiliary met at Legion Hall with 25 members and initiated five. Decoration Day plans and a contribution to Veterans Hospital discussed. Mrs Merle Lucklen presented paper on Americanism. Lunch served by Mesd Cunningham, Lewis, Harvey and Waterbury. Idaho E Behmer, Pub Chairman.
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Vesper
C. B
Clifford Kilstrom
Sioux City
Axel Kilstrom
Union Creek Extension Club
Lewis Bly
H. M. Ahrens
Morrison, II
Charles Jacobs
Clifford Lamoureux
Cleone
Mary
John Adair
H. Adair
T. L. Uter
Lincoln
Nebr
H. C. Nichols
Minneapolis
Nichols
Adair
Edith Brunner
Akron
Dennis
John Buys
Darrell Plueger
Gerd J. Ludwig
Carl R. Moir
Tom Downey
Alice Mae Thormodsgaard
Claudis Pike
V. F. W.auxiliary
Legion Hall
Veterans’ Hospital
Merle Lucklen
Mesd
Cunningham, Lewis, Harvey and Waterbury
Idaho
E. Behmer
Pub
Seniors Delight Large Audience With Class Play
The Senior class play a three act comedy titled Ask Me Another was capably presented to a large audience Friday at the School Auditorium. The outer office newspaper setting mixed comedy and mystery as jewel thieves were tracked. Cast members included Shirley Coyle Ervin Krause Marilyn Sampson Patty Montagne Joyce Harris Billy Neal Harlan Hummel Donna Robertson Kathleen Boden Leonard Welch James Smith and Herb Philips with strong direction by Miss Ruth Colby. The production staff and set work earned praise for ingenuity and effort.
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Shirley Coyle
Ervin Krause
Marilyn Sampson
Patty Montagne
Sally
Joyce Harris
Marco
Billy Neal
Mike Warren
Harlan Hummel
Donna Robertson
Kathleen Boden
Leonard Welch
Akron Church of Christ Bible School and Fellowship Events
The Akron Church of Christ schedules Bible school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. A high school class begins next Sunday for eighth grade graduates. Singspiration is Wednesday night. After services on May 15 there will be a fellowship dinner, pantry shower, and reception for Brother and Sister Orris and family. Ladies Aid meets May 19. All welcome. Minister Dean R. Orris.
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Bible School
Orris
W. R. Baier
H. Frerichs
BE. Fickbohm
A. G. Adams
Dean R. Orris
Junior Senior Banquet Opens Graduation Festivities
The junior senior banquet, the opening event of graduation festivities, will be held at the school gym and auditorium on Saturday evening. Senior class members enjoyed a skip day at Sioux Falls on Tuesday. The 1948-49 term for high school and upper grades closes Friday May 27, with baccalaureate on May 22 and commencement on May 27 in the school auditorium.
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Sioux Falls
Trinity Lutheran Church notice and service times
A church notice from Trinity Lutheran Church led by Pastor J A Pannhuk invites worshipers to Sunday school and Bible class at 7:00 p m and a divine worship service at 8:00 p m. Choir practice is Wednesdays at 8:00 p m and the Ladies Aid meets Thursday with Mrs Herman Renken as hostess. Confirmation instruction is Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p m. A Brotherhood area meeting will be held at Grant Township Lutheran Church on Sunday May 22.
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Ladies’ Aid
Herman Renken
Brotherhood
Grant Township
Adaville Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Notice
Adaville church invites active service soldiers for drills meals and arms. Let us worship and serve God now with church school at 10:00 a m and morning worship at 11:00. U P Fellowship at 7:30 p m Evening service 8:00 p m Bible study and prayer 7:45 Wednesday choir afterward Virgil E Shickell minister.
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U. P
Virgil E. Shickell
Births Reported Near Ak Ron Hospital and Wallula
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert J. Johnson northwest of town at Ak Ron Hospital on May 8 1949. A daughter named Deborah Rae was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ray A. Burdette of Wallula Washington on April 30 1949. Mrs. Burdette is the daughter of Mrs. Rozelle Finzen of this vicinity.
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Herbert J. Johnson
Akron Hospital
Deborah Rae
Ray A. Burdette
Wallula
Wash
Burdette
Rozelle Finzen
Rural social notes from Cedar Falls area visit scenes
Mr and Mrs Howard Manning and daughter Patricia of Cedar Falls visit home folks. Fred Langelett of Canistota S D visits sister Minnie Gabel. Dan Blake and family dine with C R Taylor. Mrs J F Stecker visits Sioux City with Martin Conway family. E Gadd suffers hip fracture and is treated at St Josephs Sioux City. Wm Schneiderheinze returns from Laguna Beach by plane. Recurring rain benefits pastures grain and corn. Scottie Thompson family and Shirley Beckner visit Dan Blake. Wm Barrett of Hollywood visits Thatcher family. plans St Paul and Missouri trip. Mrs Barrett is Florence Thatcher. Mrs Wayne Ord leaves for Omaha with daughters Connie Patty to relocate in Abilene Texas. Farewell picnic for Third and Fourth graders Murph Thomas celebration. Mother’s Day gathering honors Richard Thomas first communion at Al Thomas home in Brookings and other guests.
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Howard Manning
Patricia
Cedar Falls
Fred Langelett
Canistota
Minnie Gabel
Dan Blake
C. R. Taylor
Westfield
J. F. Stecker
Sioux City
Martin Conway
E. Gadd
Ethel Thorson
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Wm. Schneiderheinze
Laguna Beach
Calif
Scottie Thompson
Linda
Charles
Shirley
Beckner
Michel
Jackie Lee
Wayne
Nebr
Wm. Barrett
Hollywood
John Thatcher
St. Paul
Minn
Iowa
Missouri
Barrett
Florence Thatcher
Wayne Ord
Connie
Patty
Omaha
Ord
Abilene
Texas
H. L. Smith
al. Thomas
Richard Thomas
O'Leary
Petty Lou
Mary Ann
Leonard Jomlin
Lester Leibbert
Norma
Pete Leibbert
Brookings
S. D
Carl
Weidenfeller
Ted
Donald
Robert Foley
Mike Foley
Frank Thomas
Lambert
Bill Popken
Barbara
Tommy
Annual Poppy Day May 28 Remembered By Veterans
Poppies by disabled war veterans will be worn on Poppy Day May 28 to honor dead from World Wars I and II and aid disabled veterans and veterans’ children. The program supports rehabilitation through poppy making and helps provide for children’s needs. Mrs. Thos. H. Sweeney chairs the event with Mrs. Maud McVay visiting Hudson, South Dakota.
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America
American Legion Auxiliary
Thos. H. Sweeney
Akron Ball Team Opens On May 18
The Akron baseball team will open the home season against the Vermillion Eagles next Wednesday evening under lights. Both teams bring fast fielding lines and a busy schedule ahead with rivalry anticipated. A Sunday practice game with the B team will test a new pitcher ahead of the opener.
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Akron
Vermillion Eagles
Vermillion
Methodist Church Notes At Orvillen Nelson Brtle Creek
Sunday school at 10:00 a m and worship at 11:00 a m with Rev C N Tompkins as morning speaker on the Home for the Aged at Fort Dodge Iowa Friendship Haven now under construction A panel discussion on Child Parent Relationships closes the year with Married Couples Fellowship at 8:00 pm Refreshments served Pastor I G Hastad at Brule Creek Lath notechurch events for families and youth
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Methodist Church
Karl Silkebakken
C. N. Tompkins
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Friendship Haven
Orvillen
Nelson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Akron Federated Women’s Clubs
New Akron Hospital
Union Creek Luth
David J. Rey
First Baptist Church
Huffine
Hayes
Annette
Fort Bragg
A. H.S
Bolin
Gretchaninoff
Nolan Girls' Glee Club
Massa Dear
Dvorak
Little
Banjo
Dichmont Boys’ Glee Club
Bortniansky
Markes-Charles-Lange
Akron High
Patricia Montagne
Claire Dalton
Akron High School
Perry
Miss Montagne
Miss Dalton
Spencer
Mary Ellen Snyder
St. Catherine's Westfield
Louis Jacobe
Jerry
R. B. Corley
Norka
Union’ County
Church OF Christ
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. A. Pannhuk
Adaville
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Legion Auxiliary
Maud McVay
Hudson, S. D
J. F. McVay
Brttle Creek
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