Akron High School Graduation Week Activities 1952
Graduation events for the Class of 1952 at Akron High School begin this week with the Junior Senior Banquet on May 17 in the School Auditorium. May 18 features the Baccalaureate service and the Commencement is set for May 23, with Rev. Robert J. Watson delivering the commencement address.
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Akron
Harriet Krieger
Marian Johnson
Dan J. Peterson
Caece
Lady Fair
Madrigal Group
David J. Roy
Sdsgs
the Power
Faves
School
Robert J. ‘Watson
Congregational Church of
Humboldt
Town
Atson
Welch son visits Berlin and European capitals during tour
Word reached Mr and Mrs Frank Welch that their son S Sgt Leonard J Welch has toured the Soviet Zone of Berlin visiting the Soviet gate where Hitler was said to die by his own hand. He also visited Copenhagen and Landskrona during the trip to Denmark and Sweden.
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Frank Welch
Leonard J. Welch
Berlin
Germany
iOne
Hitler
Copenhagen
Denmark
Landskrone
Sweden
Former Akron Boy Receives Honor
Everett Brundeen son of Mr and Mrs Arnold E Brundeen of Cherokee Iowa a Wilson high school junior was chosen by the American Legion Post as a delegate to Hawkeye Boys State at Camp Dodge near Des Moines during June 16 18 He formerly resided in Akron with his parents and is grandson of Mr and Mrs Albert Grant He was selected for leadership character and scholastic standing and will join one of two mythical parties and reside in a city and county as the entire 49th state for eight days under Iowa law.
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Everett Brundeen
Mya
Arnold E. Brundeen
Cherokee
Iowa
Wilson High
American Legion
Hawkeye Boys’ State
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Everett
Akron
Albert Grant
Legion
Hawkeye Boys State
Immanuel Lutheran Church Activities and Schedule
David J. Roy, pastor, outlines weekend services at Immanuel Lutheran Church with confirmation classes Saturday at 1 30 p m and worship at 8 30 a m Sunday including morning service at 11 20 a m and Sunday school with Bible classes at 10 00 a m. A 9 00 p m family fellowship hour follows the Baklaure ate service. movies and refreshments planned by Wilfred Dirks, Walter A. Klemme, and Kerriit Knudson. Wednesday features Women’s Missionary Society, choir practice, and a Latin America program. Vacation Bible School opens June 2. Union Creek Lutheran also notes confirmation Saturday 1 80 p m and worship 9 55 a m, with Sunday school and Bible classes at 11 20 a m. Board of Administration meets Tuesday 8 00 p m. choir rehearsal Wednesday 8 00 p m. Ladies Aid Thursday 2 30 p m. Sunday school teachers meet Thursday 8 00 p m. Joann Ericson hosts. Vacation Bible School opens May 26 at Union Creek.
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Immanuel Eng. Luth
David J. Roy
Family Fellowship
Wilfred Dirks
Walter A. Klemme
Kerriit Knudson
Women’s Missionary Society
Melvin Hansen
Lester Parker
Wesley Hoefle
Latin America
Union Creek Luth
Ed Stone
Henry Wilkens
Ladies’ Aid
Lloyd Fickbohm
Lawrence Maynard
Joann Ericson
Union Creek
Local News Notes and Mother's Day Socials in Town
Miss Hilma Johnson of Sioux City visited relatives this week. Miss Nada Dreier from Hawarden spent weekend with Miss Polly Lamoureux. Mrs Donald Warren and baby from Hawarden visited her mother-in-law Rita Warren. Mrs Guy Smith traveled to Mt Vernon South Dakota to visit former neighbors. Catholic Women's League Circle 3 bake sale at C M Hardware on May 24 at 4 PM. Clifford Johnson and daughters of Sheldon IA visited Emil Johnson’s family. Mrs Frank Smith southeast of town returned from visit with son-in-law and daughter in Sioux City. Arnold Mook enlisted in U S Navy and went to Omaha for examination and duty assignment. Visitors at Chas Rundell home included Miss Vivian Ewald and families from Sioux Falls and Meriden. Albert Buchmann and others from Freeman ND visited. Dinner on Mother's Day honored Aug Osterthun’s 42nd anniversary with family. also guests included Klemme and Jurgensen families. Pledge of Allegiance note mentions placing hand over heart. Memorial Poppy drive for Poppy Day May 24 by American Legion Auxiliary. Tony Weidenfeller Kapfer Kapfer Henke families shared a Mother’s Day meal plus Xavier’s 75th birthday.
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Hilma Johnson
Sioux City
Cme
Nada Dreier
Hawarden
Polly Lamoureux
Donald Warren
Rita Warren
Guy “Smith
Mt. Vernon
S.D
Frank Smith
O.'L. Harbeck
Arnold Mook
U.S. Navy
Omaha
Arnold
E. Mook
Chas
Fred Buchmann
Arval Jurgensen
Osterthun
American Legion Auxiliary
Tony Weidenfeller
Oscar Kapfer
Elmer Kapfer
Missionary Meeting Draws Large Iowa Lutheran Women
The twelfth annual Western Group meeting of the Women's Missionary Federation of the Iowa District meets at Trinity Lutheran, May 7, with 183 attendees. Speakers include Rev J Doehler from Australia and Mrs Jacobs of Sioux City, addressing living conditions in Australia and a Near East trip. Officers elected. closing service led by Rev W Striepe. attendees from St John Preston to Akron.
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Women’s Missionary Federation
Iowa
American Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Lloyd Huebsch
Trinity Mission Circle
Larson
LeMars
J. Doehler
Lutheran Church of Australia
Lutheran World Federation
Hannover
Germany
Doehler
Lutheran World Convention
Australia
Erna Adix
Manchester
St. John’s
Preston Township
Craig
Grant Township
Merrill
Holstein
Moville
Cushing
Correctionville
Akron
Girl Scout Plans and Cookie Sale Details
The troop committee met at Mrs J H Earnest home and discussed final plans for the Cookie Sale and a summer swimming trip to Vermillion. The Girl Scout Cookie Sale occurred May 10, with more cookies expected in ten days to meet demand. Proceeds, plus donations from the Legion Auxiliary and bake sale, will fund half the girls’ camp expenses at Camp of the Hills in Sioux City. The group will assist the annual Poppy Sale on May 24 and reserve that date. Camp folders and registration cards are available from Mrs Gerald Smith.
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J. H. Earnest
Mesdames
Heider
M. Lias
H. Roe
G. Smith
Vermillion
Hions and Legion Auxiliary
Girl Scout Organization
Camp of the Hills
Sioux City
Girl Scouts
Legion ’Auxiliary
Akron
Gerald Smith
Brule Creek Luth Church Sunday Schedule and Meetings
Brule Creek Lutheran Church hosts Sunday school at 10 AM and worship at 11 AM. A teachers meeting is Tuesday at 8 PM at the home of Forrest Williams. Choir practice Wednesday at 8 PM, Ladies Aid Thursday at 2:30 PM. Hostesses Mrs. Nels Quam and Mrs. Elton Shedd. Topic Life Membership and In Memoriam. Leader Mrs. Russell Huff Pastor Hastad.
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Forrest Williams
Ladies’ Aid
Nels Quam
Elton Shedd
Russell, Huff, I, G, Hastad
Big Springs Baptist Church Plans May Revival Meetings
Big Springs Baptist Church announces a set of services on May 20 through May 24. Morning worship at 10, Sunday school at 11, Y P and Crusaders at 7 30, gospel service at 8. Revival meetings begin May 20 with Rev Carl Lundquist at Alcester Baptist Church. May 24 2 00 pm G M G at Elmer Swanson home. D A Miller minister.
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Big Springs Baptist Church
Crusaders
Carl, Lundquist
Alcester, Baptist Church
Elmer Swanson
D. A. Miller
Free Movies At Akron Ball Park Feature Swiss Family Robinson
Free screenings are planned at Akron Ball Park next Wednesday evening May 21 at 8 30. The public is invited to attend. The feature film will be Swiss Family Robinson starring Thomas Mitchell and Freddie Bartholomew in lead roles.
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Akron Ball Park
Thomas Mitchell
Freddie Bartholomew
Norka Theatre Weekend Features Hopeful Talkie Lineup
Norka Theatre presents a week of talking pictures headlined by Dumbo, a colored animated furtoon by Walt Disney. Pistol Harvest, a Tim Holt western about rancher murders and a killer's reveal linked to a long-lost brother, follows. Sunday to Tuesday offer Tavitation, a Ruth-driven drama with Van Johnson and Dorothy McGuire in a romance challenged by a deceitful Ruth Roman. Louis Calhern plays the father in a tale of love, fate, and a near-tragic arrangement.
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Talking Picture Entertainment
Norka Theatre
Walt. Digney
Dumbo
Tim Holt
Holt
Martin
East
van Johnson
Dorothy McGuire
Ruth Roman
Louis Calhern
Johnson
Calhern
Dorothy
Van
Ruth
Akron Baseball Team Opens Season Sunday Here
The Akron baseball team will formally open the season Sunday afternoon May 18 at 2:30 when they face the Sioux City Airbase team, which has already played games. Fans are urged to attend and see the home team in action. Akron is set to host the Yankton team Memorial Day evening.
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Aktvon
Sioux City
Akron
Local News Notes From Town and Surroundings
Residents report visits with relatives in Sioux Falls Sioux City and Alton extended families. Extension Club meeting postponed to May 19 due to hospital. Local rain cooler trend and frost. Corn planting underway. Funeral attended by several area families. Nordic visitors Alfred Ericson and nearby kin share visits. Ole and Mrs Silkebakken depart for three month trip to Oslo Norway visiting relatives.
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Robert Brodie
Sioux Falls
Bruce
Paul Puckett
Sioux City
Louisa Way
C. R. Mason
Sue Ann
Marcia
Alton
Irvel Wagner
Spencer
Guy Smith
Adolph Hitzemann
Gladys’ Nygard
Akron
Norman Hartman
Melvin Hitzemann
Alcester
S. D
Herman Brunssen
Randolph
Nebr
Alfred Ericson
Rock Creek
Minn
Silkebakken
Senior Class Play Delights Town With Mystery Comedy
Large audience filled the School Auditorium on Friday for "Who Killed Aunt Caroline?" the mystery comedy drama directed by Mr. Richard Prussing with Janet Anderson and Joyce Markus. Cast feats include Mary Ann Hoffman, Paul Peterson, Johnny Dirks, Frances Barr, Marilyn Huebner, James Kennedy and others. stage setting and sound effects enhanced realism. advertising and make-up teams credited. interludes featured Marilyn Huebner and Akron High girls trio.
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Caroline
Richard. Prussing
Janet Anderson
Joyce Markus
Endicott
Mary Ann Hoffman
Mabel Long Riccy
Paul Peterson
Dave
Johnny Dirks
Beryl Endicott
Janet Heylman
Ricey
Baier
Lansdowne Cicely
Frances Barr
Agnes Endicott
Marilyn Huebner
Louise
Ludaiessue Pege
Virginia Whitaker
Marion Davis
Miss Mabitt
Miss Endicotty
Mavis Papritz
Lt. Clayton
James Kennedy
Jerry Gant
David Lias
Arlen Lucken
Ronald’ Lueken
Virgil Gabel
Eldon McCorkell
Philip Bay
Jack Lansdowne
Esther Hitzemann
Doris Wakeman
Akron’ High Girls
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Plans and Poppy Day Call
The American Legion Auxiliary held its May meeting donating funds to the Girl Scout troop Red Cross and Cancer fund. A Plymouth county gathering at Akron on May 15 will elect officers Poppy Day observed May 24 with sales coordinated by Mrs Gordon Kilstrom. Members urged to attend and wear the red poppy for wartime remembrance. Mr and Mrs H A Stryzewski visited relatives in Coon Rapids Iowa Sunday.
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American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Red Cross
Arlene Johnson
Plymouth County Legion and Auxiliary
Akron
Gordon Kilstrom
Dirks
America
Church of Christ Morning Worship at Legion Hall
Morning worship services will be held at the Legion Hall with Bible school at 10 o'clock and worship hour at 11. A supper will be served and a message presented from God’s Word. Park worship is planned weather permitting followed by fellowship dinner. All are invited to attend, no Christian Endeavor Sunday evening. A Bible Camp is set for June 26.
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Church OF Christ
Legion
Trinity Lutheran Church Service Schedule and Events
Trinity Lutheran Church led by Pastor J. A. Pannhuk lists Sunday school and Bible class at 10:00 a.m. Divine worship at 11:00 a.m. Ascension Day service on Thursday May 22 at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice Wednesday evening and Confirmation classes Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. A short business meeting of the congregation follows the service.
Pannhuk Announces Summer Service Schedule at Chatsworth
J A Pannhuk pastor of ST MATH LUTIL Chatsworth delivers divine worship at 8 30. Flivase notes time of service for Sunday. Sunday we begin our new summer schedule covering all services.
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OH. Flivase
Community Notes From Hawarden and Surroundings
Local residents attended events and visits across Hawarden Akron and nearby towns. Highlights include a Masonic lodge meeting May 19, relatives visiting in Des Moines and Indianola, a Forest Prince operetta at Heelan High, a birthday observance for A G Rhodes, tulip festival trips to Pella, and Mothers Day activities at the University of South Dakota Vermillion with parents and interfraternity events.
Death Comes to Former Akron Pioneer Ida Greenleaf Legate
Ida Evelyn Greenleaf Legate, 77, died at her home in El Cajon California. Born August 24, 1874 in Illinois, she moved to Akron Iowa as a child and married Fred S. Davis in 1898. She later married M B Legate in 1914. Survived by son Harold G. Davis and a nephew Robert Greenleaf. Funeral at El Cajon Presbyterian Church with interment in Mena Pine Crest Cemetery.
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Akron
Ida Evelyn Greenleaf ‘Legate
Mt Cajon
Calif
Legate
Illinois
Iowa
Fred S. Davis
Mena
Arkansas
Polk County Democrat Printing Company
M. B. Legate
Eastern Star
Harold G. Davis
el Cajon
Robert Greenleaf
Des Moines
Presbyterian Church
Pine Crest
Eastern Star Chapter
Wesley Methodist Church Events and Schedule
Divine worship is held every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Sunday school starts at 10:00 a.m. A District School of Family Living occurs at Austin Avenue church in Sioux City this Sunday from 3:00 to 9:15 p.m. The monthly youth skating party is next Monday, May 19, in Sioux City. The Woman's Society meets next Wednesday, May 21, at the church. The Fourth Quarterly Conference, the annual business meeting, will be held Tuesday, May 27, at 8:00 p.m. The District Superintendent presides. A summer morning service resumes June 1.
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Wesley Methodist Church
H. Myron Braun
Austin Avenue
Sioux City
Woman’s Society
Fourth Quarterly Conference
First Church of Christ Akron Hosts Harald Peck Candidate
The First Church of Christ Akron announces Bible school at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Horn of McCook Nebraska as candidate for pastor, who will also speak at 2:00 p.m. A basket dinner is planned to avoid clashing with services. Saturday at 2:30 p.m. features Bible stories for children aged 4 to 12.
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Bible School
Harald Peck
Brother Horn
McCook
Nebr
Akron Hospital Holds Open House
National Hospital Day was observed with an open house at Akron Community Hospital on May 12. Ninety-one visitors toured the new facility, enjoyed tea coffee doughnuts and cookies, and one nursery birth record will be framed as a permanent keepsake.
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National Hospital
Akron Community Hospital
Ak‘on Community Hospital
Tyne Ist
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