Class of 1935 graduates listed in hometown report
The diploma class roster for 1935 lists Dorothy Ralfs Edward Adams Robert Adams Russell Anderson Wayne Anderson Jack Baker Edmund Blum Hileen Bohlken Kervyn Bradley Madeline Burnight Ruth Chamberlain Madeliene Claeys Hazelle Cooper Leonard Dirks LaVada Gale Ford Hansen George Harkness Robert Harkness Eva Johnson Ferne Johnson Orville Johnson Lucille Keane Gordon Kilstrom Marvin Klemme Jeanne McCorkell Garnet Mann Garold Mann Joy Neal Hazel Peck Roberta Pollock Harold Port Beatrice Puhl Flora Ross Blanche Seward Kenneth Simeon Elaine Smikahl Enida Snyder Dernell Swift Daryl Taylor Robert Tillotson Dorothy Trautt Raymond Trautt Dorothy Tucker Virgil Weis Elsworth Ziegler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Ralfs
Edward Adams
Robert Adams
Russell Anderson
Wayne ‘Anderson
Jack Baker
Edmund Blum
Hileen Bohlken
Kervyn Bradley
Madeline Burnight
Ruth Chamberlain
Madeliene Claeys Hazelle Cooper Leonard Dirks LaVada
Gale Ford Hansen
George Harkness
Robert Harkness
Eva Johnson
Ferne. Johnson
Orville Johnson
Lucille Keane Gordon Kilstrom
Marvin Klemme
Jeanne McCorkell Garnet Mann Garold Mann Joy Neal
Hazel Peck
Roberta Pollock
Harold Port
Beatrice Puhl Flora Ross Blanche Seward
Kenneth Simeon Elaine Smikahl
Enida
Akron High School Commencement Week Plans
The annual Commencement week begins with the Senior class play Shirt Sleeves in the high school auditorium performed by eighteen students. Baccalaureate services are Sunday evening May 19 at 8 at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev C W Samuelson delivering the sermon. Commencement exercises are Thursday evening May 23 at 8 in the high school auditorium. forty five graduates, twenty four boys and twenty one girls, will receive diplomas. The Class of ’35 is the largest in school history. The speaker is omitted and the salutatory and valedictory are presented by seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron High School
H. S. Auditorium
Methodist Episcopal Church
C. W. Samuelson
H. S
Government land purchase plans near Plymouth Iowa
Federal officials using land option checks in LeMars and Hancock township for reforestation and game preserves. They assess title descriptions and valuations on tracts along Highway 12, part of a broader plan to retire marginal lands across the state. Harris and Bolton lead the effort amid discussion of the Sioux hills area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
LeMars
Highway 12
Hancock Township
Iowa
Messrs
Harris and
Bolton
Sioux Hills
Poppy Poster Contest Awards Given By Auxiliary
The Poppy Poster contest in local schools ended on May 10 with fine submissions. A judging committee of Mia Kinser, Mrs Claeys and Mrs Brunner awarded first and second to Eunice Burker and LeRoy Burker based on publicity value originality slogan artistic merit and descriptive essay value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Mia. Kinser
Claeys
Brunner
Eunice Burker
LeRoy Burker
Esay
Christian Endeavor Notes and Local Events
The regular Christian Endeavor meeting is Sunday at 6 30 p m at the Christian church with the topic The Invincible Good Will of Jesus. Ronald Burke leads about twenty local youths attending the County C E gathering at College Church in LeMars Friday May 17. College Church youngsters host the evening, with a brief business session to boost for the Sioux City state convention in June. May 18 a group attends a Youth Conference banquet in Onawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Christian Church
Jesus
Ronald Burke
C. E
College
LeMars
Sioux City
Onawa
Akron to Organize American Legion Junior Baseball Team
Akron will field an American Legion Junior baseball team this season with early workouts already held. Russell Pollock named manager. tryouts open to Akron and nearby youths within the junior age limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
American Legion
Russell Pollock
Pleasant Birthday Party for Alfred Meske Near town
Relatives and friends surprised Alfred Meske on Sunday May 12 west of town. Men played horseshoes while youths baseball and ladies visited. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Eden Alcester Mr and Mrs George Devoll Alcester Mr and Mrs Chris Reemis and son Richard Mr and Mrs H T Kleihaner and son Heinie George and Arthur Ahrens Mr and Mrs H M Ahrens Mr and Mrs Frank Eden Mr and Mrs Paul Meske and children and Mr and Mrs Ebba Willis and children A lunch followed before departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Meske
John Eden
Alcester
George Devoll
Chris. Reemis
Richard
H.T. Kleihaner
Heinie
George
Arthur Ahrens
H. M. Ahrens
Frank Eden
Paul Meske
Ebba Willis
Meske
Union Creek Church notices on Sunday service and meeting
Morning services at Union Creek Church Sunday May 19 at 11 o'clock with Sunday school at 10. The Ladies Aid meets at Luther Hall Thursday May 28 with Mrs. Lloyd Fickbohm as hostess. A cordial invitation is extended to all. D. J. Edward, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Creek
Union
Creek
Ladies’ Aid
Luther Hall
Lloyd Fickbohm
D. J. Edward
Pretty Spring Wedding At St Patrick’s Church
Clarence M Garvis of Jefferson South Dakota marries Anna V Weidentfeller in a May 13 1935 ceremony at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in this city. The couple celebrated with a breakfast at the bride’s home then a dance in Jefferson and plan to reside there after a wedding trip to the Black Hills. Out of town guests include the Garvis family from Jefferson Vermillion and Parkston South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Clarence M. Garvis
Jefferson
Anna V. Weidentfeller
Mendelssohn
Josephine Weidenfeller
St. Patrick’s Church
J. A. Roder
Clara
Paul
Oxford
Roder
Weidenfeller Home
Cordelia
Thomas
Royal Metz
Frank Coyle
Agnes Boden
Viola Gale
A. Weidenfeller
Matilda Garvis
Ss. D
Garvis
Black Hills
South Dakota
Mathilda Garvis
Mae Garvis
Marie Garvis
Leonard Garvis
Ira Garvis
Jefferson, S. D
Bob Garvis
Baby
Hector Harnois
Vermillion
S. D
Verlei Garvis
Parkston
Observe Their Anniversary in Craig Fifty-Seven Years Later
Henry Ludwigs and Anna Hartman united in marriage in Grant township with Rev. Cramer. A surprise anniversary party at their Craig home was staged by their children, coinciding with the anniversary of their daughter and husband Henry Borchers of Akron. Seven years ago they celebrated their fiftieth anniversary similarly. no deaths in the family, grandchildren increase lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Independent
Henry Ludwigs
Anna Hartman
Gerd Hartman
Cramer
Grant Township
Craig
Henry Borchers
Akron
Prodigal and His Brother Sermon at First Baptist
The First Baptist Church holds Bible school at 10 a m and public worship at 11 a m with a sermon by the pastor on The Prodigal and His Brother. Young People meet at 7 p m, then union service at 8 p m at the Methodist Church for Akron High School Class of 1935 sermon by Rev C W Samuelson. Baptist Ladies Association meets next Wednesday at Mrs Henning Shoulberg's home with Mrs Emma Allen assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Young People’s Union
Methodist Church
Akron High School
C. W. Samuelson
Baptist Ladies’ Association
Henning Shoulberg
Emma Allen
Births Reported Near Town in May 1935
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Raymond Fletcher west of town on May 11 1935 at Akron Hospital A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Ivyl Knapp south of town on May 12 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Fletcher
Town
Akron Hospital
Ivyl Knapp
Empress Film Week Promises Strong Jungle and Navy Pics
Manager Banks offers new program May 17 to 23 headlined by Baboona aaviation epic set in Africa with Johnsons. Devil Dogs of the Air features James Cagney and Pat OBrien with Marines aerial footage. May 22 23 brings Living on Velvet with Kay Francis William and Brent. Short subjects and cartoons accompany each show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empress Theater
Banks
Empress
Africa
Mgr
Martin Johnson
Navy
Margaret Lindsay
Frank MccFlugh
Aviation Corps
United States Marines
Kay Francis
Warren William
George Brent
Escape from county jail tied to theft case army
George Newton of Sioux City escaped from LeMars county jail between Friday night and Saturday morning by prying through a wall gap near two barred windows. Newton had confessed to harness theft near Westfield, aiding an apparent ring across Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota. Sheriff Rippey recaptured him. the jail's unsafe condition and repeated condemnations prompted calls for a new facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Newton
Sioux City
LeMars
Nevada
Towa
R. E. Rippey
Delbert Thomas
Merrill
Newton
Bernard Anderson
Eugene Lias
Westfield
West Point
Nebr
R. EB. Rippey
Iowa
South Dakota
Nebraska
Peter Thoma
Sam Sehessler
Court House
Board of Supervisors
Poppy Day Observed by Akron Unit on May 25
Poppy Day will be observed in Akron on Saturday May 25 by the Hoschler unit of the American Legion Auxiliary. Volunteers led by Mrs Earl Lias and Mrs Lee Stoutenburg will distribute poppies made by disabled veterans at the Des Moines Veterans hospital. Contributions collected will fund welfare work for disabled veterans widows and fatherless children with most funds aiding the local Post and Unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Hoschler
American Legion Auxiliary
Earl Lias
Lee Stoutenburg
Des Moines Veterans’ Hospital
Legion and Auxiliary
Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Services Schedule
Trinity Lutheran Church presents Sunday school at 10 a m English service at 11 a m Luther League 8 p m St Math Luth Church Chatsworth offers Sunday school at 9 a m German service at 9 30 a m Pastor Fred A Meske The Akron grounds host a baseball game Sunday at 2 30 p m Akron versus Johns Lunch of Sioux City urging fans to support the home team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
St. Math. Luth
Chatsworth
Fred A. Meske
Akron
John’s
Sioux City
Bank Robbery Shocks LeMars in Five Minute Hold-Up
Four men in blue overalls robbed the LeMars Savings Bank at 10:15 AM Saturday, gathering cash before fleeing west on Primary No. 5. A posse pursued to Sioux City but lost the trail. Suspect George Hart was questioned in South Sioux City, linked to a regional gang. Local and state officers raided Sioux Falls hideouts seeking leads on loot and gang ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars
Primary No. 5
First National Bank
R. H. Rippey
Sioux City
Leo Hentges
Akron
Perry Creek Road
Nebraska
John Brophy
George
Shorty
Rock Rapids
Iowa
Jus, Conners
R. E B. Rippey
Sioux Falls
Methodist Church Notes Give God a Chance sermon this Sunday
The article urges listening to God and invites readers to attend at the Methodist church. Sunday morning the pastor will preach on Giving God a Chance. Sunday evening features the high school baccalaureate service with an address by Rev. C W Samuelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Wons
Fligh School
C. W. Samuelson
District Legion Convention in Remsen May 21
The Ninth district American Legion convention will be in Remsen on Tuesday May 21 with 1935 membership cards required. C M Smoke Brown district commander and Mrs Harvey Barh ard district Auxiliary commander lead events including a morning executive meeting at 10 30 am and an afternoon program at 1 30 pm featuring a street parade drum corps competition banquet and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Ninth District
Remsen
C. M
Brown
Harvey Barhard
Lee Stoutenburg
V. G. Adams
Sioux Township 4-H Notes Recap Meeting and Plans
The Busy Bees 4-H club met Saturday April 27 at Ridge school in Sioux Township to start a new project. Miss Pearl Sims spoke on this year’s work. The next meeting is Tuesday May 28 at Helen Ross's home with Helen Beaulieu as co host. A washing and ironing demonstration and music study are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bees
IL Elub
Ridge School
Sioux Township
Pearl Sims
Helen Ross
Helen Beaulieu
Portland Farm Bureau Meeting at Alanson Baker Home
The regular Farm Bureau meeting will be held Tuesday evening at the Alanson Baker home on May 21. 4-H girls will handle the program and plans for June’s annual picnic will be made. Lunch will be served and members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Alanson Baker Home
Pub
Ostertuin Silver Wedding Celebrated With Large Gathering
About sixty relatives gathered at the Ostertuin home northeast of town on Sunday May 12 to honor Mr and Mrs August Ostertuin on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Rev Fred A Meske conducted a second ceremony, bridesmaids and best men from nearby towns attended, a grand dinner followed, and gifts and flowers celebrated the couple with well wishes for many more happy years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Ostertuin
Fred A. Meske
Henry Lubben
Near Hawarden
John C. Langholz
Ladysmith
Wis
LeMars
Osterthun
Edna Steinert
Akron
John Langholst
A. Weissert
Winthrop, Minn
John Tammen and Son
Chatsworth
Walter Klemmme
Orval Jurgenson and Son
August Meske
Ernest Meske
Chas. Barinsky
Coloime
Fred Renken
Brunsville
Philip Lubben
J. F. Renken
George Lubben
Ethel Lubben
Louis Rickleffs
Ea Lubben
Alice Lubben
Tony Tammen
Grant Township
Henry Schrader
Pie Social at MBE Church May 20 Evening
A pie social hosted by the M E Sunday School primary department will be in the MBE church basement Monday evening May 20 at 8 oclock. The Pampered Darling, a one act play directed by Verna Baldwin, will be presented with musical numbers by Enida Snyder Virgil Weiss and the American Legion quartet. Pies and coffee available with admission 10 cents for children 15 cents for adults. Your patronage appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
M. BE
Verna Baldwin
Enida Snyder
Virgil Weiss
American Legion
Akron Ball Team Drops Opener to Westfield Club
Akron opened the season at Riversioux Park and fell 4 to 2 to Westfield. Burton Swift pitched four strong innings for Akron, allowing only one hit, as Westfield built a 3 run lead before the Akron hitters gathered two runs in the fourth. Crouch Beaubien and Engle produced hits for Westfield while Hartman, Lilly and Metz contributed on defense and offense. The game was decided in the later innings as Westfield held Akron to two hits through four by E. Tucker and L. Kapfer closed the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Riversioux Park
Westfield Ager Ceation
Westfield
Tts
Burton Swift
Crouch
Beaubien
James Martin
Engle
C. Swift
Lilly
Emory Tucker
H. Peck
Skully Metz
Brown
Peck
G. Hartman
Peek
Metz
Johnson
Heider
Hartman
Guy Huffman
Sioux City
E. Tucker
Tucker
C. Metz
B. Lilly
Short
L. Kapfer
Junior High Class To Graduate May 22 Akron Ninth Grade to Move Up
Forty two ninth grade students at Akron Junior High will receive promotion certificates to Akron High School at a commencement held in the high school gym on Wednesday evening May 22. The event includes a processional invocations, salutatory by LeRoy Burket, music by the Junior High Boys and Girls Glee Clubs, the commencement address by Rev. J. F. Moore, presentation of certificates by Principal C. J. Palmer and Supt. BL Conner, and a valedictory by Hunice Burket followed by a congratulatory note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Junior High School
Akron High School
Fligh School
LeRoy Burket
J. FL Moore
C. J. Palmer
AL Conner Valedictory
Hunice Burket
Also Mentioned on This Page
Christian Endeavor Notes
American Legion Post
Anna Weidenfeller
Clarence Garvis
First Baptist Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Lemars Savings Bank
Hinton
Plymouth County High School
Kingsley
LeMare
le Mars
Clinh
District Legion Convention
Portland Farm Bureau
August Osterthun
Westfield Club
Riversioux
JR. High
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