Akron High bands win ratings at Iowa contest
On Saturday May 3 the Akron High Band Chorus Women's Choir and Men's Choir traveled to Rock Rapids for a large group contest. The Band directed by Don Mortensen and the vocal groups directed by Paul Gulsvig faced Northwestern Iowa schools. The Band and Men's Choir earned II ratings while the Chorus and Women's Choir earned I ratings. Congratulations to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Moffatt
Akron High
Rock Rapids
Don Mortensen
Paul Gulsvig
Iowa
Way Back Yonder Akron History Highlights by Year
Items from the Akron Register-Tribune recap events from 1905 to 1965. Births marriages deaths pardons and local notes span multiple decades with mentions of fires weather, local businesses, and public works in Akron and surrounding area. Includes church and civic details and the reopening of the Hiawatha train after flood emergency.
Chatsworth Community Notices and Visits Across Hawarden Area
Local social notes list visits and dinners across Chatsworth, Hawarden, Akron, and surrounding towns. Highlights include Mrs. Henry Collmann hosting family in Morningside, Mrs. Agnes Hughes’ Hawarden visit, and sympathy extended to Mrs. Henry Burnight. Also covered are weed identifications and control guidance for woolly cupgrass affecting several Iowa counties with suggested herbicides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hendricks
Shirley Lowell
Morningside
E. Smith
Hawarden
G. Moller
Roy King
Emma
Minnie Frerichs
Akron
Henry Collmann
Jack Lake
Sioux City
A. DeRaad
Fanny McKee
Agnes Hughes
George Beeler
Wm. Eilers
Larry York
Gary Moehlmann
P.C.O.C. Club
Nellie Burnight
Bryan Buchman
Violet Moehlmann
John Ludwigs
Nice
Hinton
Iowa
Albert Frerichs
Clara Satthoff
Otto Meins
Dennis Bultman
Akron Hospital
Minnie Johnson
Ernest Anderson
Robert van Wyhe
Jackie and
Kim
Ireton
H. Liston
Henry Burnight
Floyd Valley Hospital
le Mars
Marvin Mullinnix
Robert Wood
R. Buchman
Westfield School District Seeks Bond Sale Bids
Sealed bids to be received by Alyce C. Toben secretary for $20,000 in school building bonds of Westfield Community School District Ply mouth County Iowa until 8:00 p m May 20 1975. Bonds dated June 1 1975 5000 each at rates not exceeding 7 percent payable semiannually with maturing June 1 1977 to 1980. Bid awards to highest cash bidder with par and accrued interest preferred. Taxes levy to pay principal and interest. Delivered within Iowa at purchaser cost. Published May 1 1975 Akron Register Tribune May 8 and 15 1975.
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Westfield Community
Plymouth
Iowa
Westfield Community School
Westfield
Herrick, Langdon, Belin, Harris, Langdon & Helmick
Des Moines
State of
Board of Directors
Akron City Council Proceedings May 5 1975
Regular meeting notes show Mayor Jespersen presiding with councilmen Nielsen Klave Clark Larsen Olson present. Minutes approved. hospital board members discussed matters, a northeast development plan received tentative approval, and disputes over garbage service and water line repairs were addressed. Traffic light installation authorized at Reed St and Highway 12 as well as 8th St and Highway 12. A polishing pond study by DeWild Grant and Beckert was authorized. Community Development Plan hearings had no protests. Bills approved. Several vendor payments listed from Department of Environmental Quality renewal to utility and repair suppliers. Resolution to participate in the Iowa Community Betterment Program adopted. Training for Steve Snow approved. meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Akron
Jespersen
Norman Nielsen
Harlan Klave
R. D. Clark
Cy Larsen
Jerry Olson
Klave
Clark
Wm. Philips
Anna Taylor
Hospital Board
C. J. Hinrichsen
Jake Stotz
Hap Davis
Nielsen
Olson
Reed St
Highway 12
8Th St
Larsen
DeWild, Grant and Beckert
Dept. of Environmental Quality
Fay Chambers
Towa
Man
Iowa
Sheveland Welding
National Chemsearch
Burke Engineering Sales
Searls
Callahan Oil Co
Hills Standard Service
Kerr Motor Co
Eldon Huff
Fred Huseman
Park Mower
Herman Renken
Akron Auto Clinic
Dirks Motor Co
Ellis Tucker, Yee Des Moines
Harris Janitor Supply
Sa-So, Inc
WESCO
Plymouth Electric Co-op
Adic Ov
Hawkeye
Dave's C. B. Sales
C. B
Anderson Equipment
Kenneth Kaltenbach
Matt Parrott
Sons
Cee Sa
Ramon Jespersen
Electro-Medical
Akron Lumber Co
Iowa Public Service
Hartmann Bros. Oil Co
Akron
Steve Snow
Webster City
Els Tucker
Chris Ramon Jespersen
Westmar College Adds BAS Degree and 704 Students
Michael Vrana of Westfield has been accepted for enrollment at Westmar college in Le Mars. The 1973 Westfield graduate is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Vrana. Westmar, founded 1890 and affiliated with the United Methodist church, now offers a bachelor of applied science degree and runs an urban semester program in Chicago. The college enrolls 704 students from 29 states and four foreign countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Vrana
Westfield
Westmar College
le Mars
Westfield Community High School
Michael
Charles Vrana
Westmar
United States
Chicago
United Methodist Church
Senior Interviews with David Small
David Small, born August 1, 1956, is active in track and wrestling. He lists the World’s Fair visit as an interesting life event and has no definite plans for the future yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Small
Eldon Small
David
Shelly Manley Life Milestones And Plans
Shelly Manley born September 21, 1957 to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Manley. She has participated in Pep Club F.4.A. and served as a girls basketball manager. On April 4 she and Greta Jolene Connie Nancy named LPPEB Day. Her hobbies include swimming and hiking. She plans to attend Western Iowa Tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Brady
Ruth Hays
Fern Adams
Olive Smith
Nell Searls
Helen Kirton
Roland Mellen
Elsie Williams
Chris. Ownen
Russell Ross
Cobb & Greenleaf
Hanford
Roy Dimmick
Wm. Blake
Guy Harkness
Lucile Gibbons
Everald H. Paskett
James L. Blake
May L. Hauck
John Nelson
Chester Yates
Milton Wagner
Lone Parker
Edwin Hillrichs
Wm. B. Lingley
Akron High
Shelly Manley
Bill Manley
Shelly
Greta
Jolene
Connie
Nancy
Western Iowa Tech
Ellen Klemme Renken Life Snapshot
Ellen Klemme Renken, born September 2, 1957, to Norman and Mrs. Klemme, active in Pep Club. She visited Marion South Dakota for Thunder Valley Dragway and traveled to North Dakota for a week. Her hobbies include cooking ceramics and macrame, with Chuck, and her future plans remain undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Klemme Renken
Norman Klemme
Ellen
Marion
S.D
Thunder Valley
North Dakota
Chuck
Diane Von Hagel Life Snapshot and Activities
Diane Von Hagel born November 8, 1956, to Mr and Mrs Erwin Warenhorst. While at Mars she joined band track chorus girls glee volleyball and German Club. At Akron she worked as assistant editor for Norka Staff. She enjoys piano and clarinet decoupage flowers and TV. She plans to pursue secretary work or trade school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane von Hagel
Erwin Warenhorst
Mars
Diane
Akron
Norka
Carol Borchers
Carol
T.V. Diane
Field trip to Vermillion by Akron students
Mike Anderson led twenty Akron English students on a May 6 field trip to the University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion South Dakota. supervised by English teacher Gene Knudson the group toured the campus and used the library to research term papers on topics including abortion water pollution ageing and water wells. Several students met student teacher Mr Olson in the Student Union after sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Knudson
Akron
Vermillion
South Dakota
U.S.D
Olson
Fine Arts Banquet Idea Spurred by School Teachers
Low Ann Small reports that Fine Art teachers discuss a spring banquet to honor all students in Music Speech Drama and Art. They propose a program with an outside speaker drama play student music and an art show plus recognition and awards. Local groups may run the event.
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Low Ann Small
Sewdiac Style Show Presented by F H A Students
Lou Ann Small reports on the 1975 Style Show Sew diac held Tuesday night May 6. Miss Snook welcomed, Linda Black and Cheri Toben led the review. Students modeled sportswear occasion dresses formal and evening wear with seventh graders also presenting. Entertainment included songs by Julie Harris Laurie Tindall Linda Muth and Bonnie Caskey. Outstanding Freshman Homemaking Student honors went to Becky Burdette and Lori Hanson. Candlelight Installation of officers by Connie Coyle followed with new officers Julie Harris Laurie Tindall Jeanne Easton Heidi Greenwood Brenda Osterburh Music Chairman Becky Appley Recreation Chairman Linda Muth Publicity Chairman Kay Dumas Parliamentarian Bonnie Caskey Projects Chairman Mary Thorson District Representative Linda Black. The program ended with Home Economics class serving the prepared foods. Overall an enjoyable evening.
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F.H.A
Miss Snook
Linda Black
Cheri Toben
Julie Harris
Laurie Tindall
Linda Muth
Bonnie Caskey
Kay Dumas
Mary Thorson
Senior memories from Akron High seniors
A collection of senior reflections from Akron High School recount memorable moments. Students like Jerry Barwick and Verle, Nancy Davis and Connie Coyle recall sports, dances, and trips, while others mention graduations, prom, and friendships formed during the final year.
FFA Attends State Convention in Sioux City
The 24th to 26th of April the FFA delegates attended the State Convention in Sioux City with up to 2500 members. Senator Jerry Litton of Missouri spoke on inflation and global affairs. The convention was a success for members and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Frerichs
FFA
Sioux City
Jerry Litton
Missouri
Akron area 1975 graduation schedule announced
Carolyn Siebens presents a schedule of May 14 awards at 8 p.m. with athletic music legion and fine arts honors. May 15 is seniors last day with early dismissal and graduation rehearsal. Baccalaureate May 18 at 8 p.m. Commencement May 20 at 8 p.m. May 30 marks the three month vacation.
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Carolyn Siebens
Dean Orris
Westside
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L. J. Cross
Emna Kidd
J. X. Riley
Lillian Estella Hayner
Jehial E. Hollister
Amy Smith
James Agnes
J. C. Button
M. E. Parsonage
Moore
Herman Reemis
Robert Ross
Lois R. Thatcher
Earl Lindstrom
Mary Lou Frerichs
Ronald Adamson
Curtis Langstad
James Hawks
Ssgt
James L. Smith
Peterson
Akron Community Hospital
Ted Stecker
John F. Borchers
Roy Davis
Alfred Hart Hauser
Keith Jurrens
Ray Hoffman
Wilbur Hartman
Hiawatha
Akron Pool
Fritz Murrell
Chatsworth News
Ida
Crawford
Iowa State University
University of Minnesota
Alyce C. Toben
Akron Register
Tribune
Public Notice Council
By Mike Anderson
Lou Ann Small
By Diane Voss
Jerry Barwick
Rick Dirks
Verle
Linda Clarey
David DeJager
Randy Kjose
Randy Hillrich
Greg Harris
Minneapolis
Thespians
Joseph A. Small
Jolene Lockwood
West Lyon
Rochelle Ann Caskey
Brenda Meyers
Chuck Dumas
Kénsas City
Lyn Wang
Jack Toben
Cindy Toben
Curtis Krause
Doug Bremer
Butch
Mary Hill
Mike Anderson
Juny Beech
Lori Bernard
Doug Frisk
Vicky Dierks
Diane Voss
Orinda Sweyer
Wendy
Tom Schneider
Jerry- Me
Coffee
Kevin and
Jeff Foley
Joel Small
Brad Small
Joel
Mr. Henrien
Wilfred Dirks
Wilfred
Miss Coffee
Julie Olson
Lee
Ee Ann van Beck
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