Westfield Kindergarten Round-Up and Weeks of Tours
Westfield’s Spring Kindergarten Round-Up on May 5 drew twenty children and mothers. Guest Jo an McBride urged nutrition and rest. Eight Grand Home Economics served coffee and cookies. Upcoming tours include May 12 to Don Boetger’s dairy farm and Metz Bakery, May 13 to Channel 9, the Court House, and Police in Sioux City, and May 14 to the Army Base, Weather Station, and Court House in Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan McBride
Don Boetger
Sioux City
Court House
Police Department
Nelson Hatchery
Akron
Vermillion
Ronnie Dreeszen
Boys’ State
Des Moines
Arden Boetger
Charles Libutsi
Kenya
East Africa
Roy Bliss
H. S. Janssen
Libutsi
Tim Blum
Jim Gale
Terry Granstrom
Virginia Hawks
Daniel Henrich
Suzette Hoffman
Pat Klauer
Debbie Loetz
Patricia Manning
Barbara Muth
Barbara Popken
Ed Schoenfelder
Karen Wise
Linda Banks
Judy Bruneau
Carolyn Carlson
Mary Carlson
Gene Fredrickson
Betty Hoffman
Tom Kelly
Gordon Knapp
Noah Porter
Akron airman earns Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Airman Second Class Dennis L. Stotz, son of Mr and Mrs Fred A Stotz of Akron Iowa, received the U S Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon at Sewart AFB Tennessee for outstanding accuracy during annual qualification firing. He serves as a personnel specialist in a unit supporting the Tactical Air Command mission for U S Army forces and is a graduate of Akron Community High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register Tribune
Smyrna
Tenn
Dennis L. Stotz
Fred A. Stotz
Akron
Iowa
U. S. Air Force
Sewart Afb
Stotz
Tactical Air Command
Akron Community High School
V E Day Observed As War Ends In Europe
Akron citizens marked V E Day after Germany’s high command surrendered to Allied forces at Rheims near Eisenhower’s staff. Local events included school closings, honors for Akron High School bookkeeping students, and a 1945 war loan rollout of 82 million dollars for Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rheims
France
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Akron High School
Helen Hicks
Gregg Publishing Co
New York
N. Y
United States
Canada
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
U. S
Akton
Akron
Sibley
Paullina
Bill Knockson
Akron Town
Sioux City Air Base Baseballers
Swalley
Dorothy
Edward Mowery
Wilson
Dan Geary
Vermillion
S. D
A. M. Hintz
Sioux Falls
Rev
T. V. Dalton
Pfc
Wm. Milbrodt
Herman Milbrodt
Germany
Lois
Westfield
Emerson Franklin
Iowa
Akron High School Plans 1985 Commencement Exercises
Three events are noted from Akron area records including the 1985 commencement for Akron High School with 45 graduates scheduled for May 28. Also listed are births, a bank robbery attempt in LeMars, a Lakeside baseball opener result, a marriage in St Patrick's church, a jail escape by George Newton, a 25th wedding anniversary for August Osterthun, and a juvenile court reprimand for three local boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron High School
Raymond Fletcher
Ivol Knapp
LeMars ‘Savings Bank
Riversioux Park
Akron
Westfield
B. Swift
G. Huffman
Em. Tucker
L. Kapfer
Anna
A. Weidenfeller
Clarence
Matilda Garvis
Jefferson
S. D
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
J. A. Roder
George Newton
Sioux City
LeMars
August Osterthun
Rodman
le Mars
Akron area notices and farm weather snippets from 1925
Mrs. Frank Lovell and children moved to Estherville Iowa after visiting relatives. Mrs. W J Brunner attended the Eastern Star anniversary in Omaha and serves as Iowa order organist. A May 7 1925 note records Ed McMillan births and May 18 1926 birth to George Nieland. Akron High School held Junior-Senior banquet in M E church parlors ahead of May 28 commencement. A killing frost May 10-11 1925 left corn plants mostly unharmed. A LeMars marriage license was issued for John D Peters of Greenview Illinois and Mina H Willrichs east of Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lovell
Estherville
Iowa
Rapid City
S. D
W. J. Brunner
Eastern Star of Nebraska
Grand Lodge
Omaha
Brunner
Order
Ed. McMillan
George Nieland
Akron High School
M. E
LeMars
John D. Peters
Greenview
Ill
Mina H. Willrichs
Akron
Karen Jean Wise
Joe Wise
Council Bluffs
Ken
Karen
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Akron-Westfield Cyo Board
F.H.A
Norka
S.C.I
Red Raiders win Class C at West Sioux Relays May 5 1965
Red Raiders captured Class C honors and three relay trophies at the West Sioux Relays on May 5 1965. Wayne Blake Scott Swift Clark VanDonge Terry Jacobs set a school 440 yard relay record 46.1 while Blake VanDonge Jacobs Michael helped 880 yard relay clock 1 36 83. Bill Michael won 220 yard dash 23.8 and 2 mile relay team Weinblom Finzen Goudge Brown posted 8 47 4. Additional items include notes on Karen Wise birthdays and senior interviews and a Mother’s Day poem section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Raiders
West Sioux
Wayne Blake
Scott Swift
Clark VanDonge
Terry Jacobs
Bill Michael
Jim Weinblom
Arthur Finzen
Derek Goudge
Wayne Brown
Mr. Koch
Subscriptions Listed for Farmers & Merchants Directory
Thirty years ago The Register Tribune prepared a large telephone directory for several exchanges. Printing would occur at the Hawarden Independent office. An AHS class of 1916 hosted the Class of 1915 with a theatre party and cafe supper here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register-Tribune Linotype
Farmers & Merchants Telephone Co
Hawarden
Rain delays event and train of travel plans cited
The story notes changes due to heavy rain at LeMars affecting plans, with Dan Smith leaving for Texas and planning visits to California and Washington. It also records several obituaries and notices from May 1915, including Mrs. Dan Maloney of Preston township and Mrs. Caroline Michaelske, plus town sports, railway repairs, and local commerce updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned
LeMars
Dan Smith
Texas
California
Washington State
Dan Maloney
Preston Township
Rohlfs
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Church
Caroline Michaelske
Fred Wang
Town
Union County
Albert Bubs
Cleveland
60 Years Ago Johnson and Keniston Installed a 14 Foot Lathe
Johnson and Keniston installed a 14 foot lathe and iron working machinery in their shop, marking a milestone in local manufacturing progress. The new equipment expanded capabilities for metal work and promised improved production efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson & Keniston
Right To Work Rights Debate Prompted By Taft Hartley
Congress faces a clash over Right To Work laws under Section 14 B of the Taft Hartley Act. The piece traces historical support for the right to work, cites Traux v Raich and other precedents, and warns against union pressure. It urges public input from diverse voters and ends with a call to support local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
France
Europe
Supreme Court
Hughes
Traux
Raich
California
Fourth grade field trip to LeMars factories
Two fourth grade classes toured Wells Blue Bunny and Jo-Nee factories in LeMars. The visit marked many students first factory exposure and sparked strong interest in production. Abdul Ahmed from India shared insights about his country, earning admiration for his patriotism and outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S.A
India
LeMars
Wells
R-R
Snow brings joy and rural country charm
To most people snow is trouble but to me its joy is double. The verse by Linette Helseth celebrates snow as a divine gift and a source of pure light. The piece shifts to farm life noting cattle hogs goats sheep and the lively noises of a barnyard that delight visitors from the city as they come to visit in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linette Helseth
A Woman Is A Gentle Thing Poem Fragment
A poem fragment describes a woman as gentle and capable, cooking sewing cleaning and mowing with guidance from father who ultimately passes tasks to another. It portrays traditional roles and shifting chores within a household through repetitive lines and dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linette Helseth
Dad
Teachers Celebrate Birthdays With Golden Rule Theme
Teachers are busy yet dedicated to teaching the Golden Rule. They juggle writing and night shifts but stay on the ball through quizzes tests and outlines. The note lists May birthdays for Sally Horton Rick Anderson Eugene Chamberlain Carla Heyl Bill Micheal Betti Lamoureux Ronald Mackey Diana Allen Susan Anderson John Orris Debbie Pollock Jerry Wych Keith Klemme and wishes each a happy birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linette Helseth
Sally Horton
Rick Anderson
Eugene Chamberlain
Carla Heyl
Bill Micheal
Betti Lamoureux
Ronald Mackey
Diana Allen
Susan Anderson
John Orris
Debbie Pollock
Jerry Wych
Keith Klemme
Town Council Proceedings April 1965 Special Meeting
The town council met April 1965 with Mayor Vinton G. Adams presiding. Present were Barwick Hummel Philips Wolkoff. Trotzig absent. A series of motions approved a Joyces slogan Gateway to a Peaceful Valley of Opportunity a beer permit for Paul Bay a building permit for Northern Propane Gas Company and a requisition requirement for purchases over fifty dollars. A storm warning system was authorized and the old fire whistle designated for warning use. Meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton G. Adams
Barwick
Hummel
Philips
Wolkoff
Trotzig
Joyces
Valley of Opportunity
W. G. Adams
Paul Bay
Yae
Philips. Nay—None. Absent and Not Voting, Trotzig. Mayor W. G. Adams
Northern Propane Gas Company
Regular Town Council Meeting April 20 1965
Council met April 20 1965 with Mayor Vinton G Adams presiding. Present: Hummel Philips Trotzig Wos koff. Absent Barwick. Motions approved reports and park mower purchase. Building permit for Farmers Co op ammonia plant. Clean Up week set for May 1–8. Bills approved totaling numerous city expenses. Adjournment motion carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton G. Adams
Hummel
Philips
Trotzig
Woskoff
Barwick
Wolkoff
Farmers Co- Op
Park Board
Westfield
Jack Terrel
W.oh
Martin Henrichs
Prouty Ins. Co
Group Ins
Nat. Chemsearch
Pool ‘Paints Okies
Searls Repair
Eeee Enaee
Nielsen
International Harvester
Sdebdisieree-Papocen
BOD Bowers
Barger Eqpt. Co
Iowa Public Service
Carleton D. Beh. Co
Improvement of Education in Iowa era of change
State Board heralds evolving education in Iowa with new curriculums and programs. It notes eighteen area education districts formed in 1963 to foster cooperative problem solving, research, and experimentation across schools, districts, and higher education. It lists projects from a state wide finance plan to teacher training and data processing. The district framework links local districts with the State Department of Public Instruction. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF IOWA IN AND FOR PLYMOUTH COUNTY. In the matter of the estate of Paul Meske deceased. Notice of appointment of administrator to all interested persons: pay estates debts and file claims within six months of second publication. Grace J. Meske administrator. Morse Hoorneman attorney. Published May 6 and 13, 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State OF
Plymouth County
Paul. Meske
Grace J. Meske
Akron
Morse Hoorneman
Plymouth St. S. E. LeMars
Broom Corn, A Grass Used For Brooms And Brushes
Broom corn is a grass used to make brooms and clothes brushes. The plant’s stalks are harvested for fibers and its seeds are sometimes processed for oil. This crop has historical relevance in rural economies and decorative uses in some regions.
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Register-Tribune
Ray A. and
Gerald F. Smith
Plymouth
Sioux
Woodbury Counties
Your Press. Association
National Editoral
Mase Sb TN
P.T.A
Leonard Buryanek
Lee Horsley
Ted Port
Virgil Smith
Cinda Angrove
Mary Blum
Carolyn Brown
Sandra Combs
Sharon Faust
Myrna Hummel
Veronica Hummel
Judy Kindig
Kathy Parry
Carol West
Susan More
The
Akron Register- Tribune
Raider Review
Akron Community School
By Wayne von Hagel
Bill
Kay
Gregory Brietbarth
Craig Schuchard
Susan Nylund
Roger Nylund
Big Springs Baptist Church
C.Y.F
Susan
Stuart
FHA
Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
AHS
Anita Anderson
Stanley Anderson
Anita
Richard
Rodney
Immanuel Lutheran ‘Church
Luther League
F.H. A
Rocky Mountain
Asia
Pam Gabel
Viet Nam
Willy
Dilly
Gail Carlson
Cheryl Jurgensen
Janice Roberts
New Haven
Conn
D. K. Bennett
Chatsworth
E. H. Myatt
David City
Nebro
Whitfield Furniture
Jas. E. Whitfield
Viola Williams
Rk. D. Clark
R. D. Clark
State Board OF Public Instruction
Sys
Tems
Institutions of Higher Learning
State Department of Public Instruction
Pearl Street
Northwestern Bell
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