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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
2
Public notice from Akron Iowa dated September 26 1901 states the item was published every Thursday. It mentions filing at the post office and placement of second class matter. It records a historical mailing status and publication cadence.
Westfield reports a Busy Bee club gathering with needlework and lunch in Anderson home. Fourteen Westfield baseball squad members attended a district high school tourney in Paulina, losing 7 to 6 to Washta and eliminating further play. Also noted are visits by Mrs Lilly and others, teaching appointments for Miss Lucille Johnson, and upcoming School Art Exhibit and Senior play.
The week will start with Baccalaureate services May 19 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium, Rev. Joseph Steele of Sioux City delivering the address. An art contest Friday May 17 from 1 to 9 p.m. judged by an Art Center official. prizes donated by the Tuesday club. Commencement exercises May 22 at 8 p.m. with Dr. I D Weeks of the University of South Dakota as speaker. A school picnic is set for May 26 with a noon dinner, contests, and a baseball game Sioux Township versus Westfield at 3 p.m.
Special correspondence recalls Dr Geo Koch of Sioux City soon leaving Akron practice to settle in Hollywood Calif with two Sioux City colleagues. He will share offices in the new location. Milnerville residents remember his early care and wish him well in his new field.
Local schools hold picnics and close for term with gatherings in Hancock township and Merrill area. Reports include: Miss Vehe and Miss Lorraine Helin’s school closings, PTA and chamber meetings, Miss Kathryn Russell’s wedding, and a community shower for Kathryn Russell. Also noted are farm visits, cattle shipments, a senior banquet, and staff moves in Merrill households.
A large, enthusiastic crowd is expected as young performers wrap up hard work on the production. The group has been rehearsing diligently and aims to deliver a lively show for the community this Friday night.
Mrs Frank Smith hosted the H F club with all members present and four guests. A prize went to Mrs Julia Taylor. Hats were fashioned from kitchen articles and a delicious, twah was served. Lloyd was noted as from Iowa.
A number from here attended the funeral services in Akron Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Johnson and sons and Darlene Harbeck were dinner guests Sunday at the Harold Anderson home at Beresford. D. Will and John Coney of Sioux City were guests Sunday in the home of their uncle, Frank Smith.
Mrs Orville Harbeck and her children from Sioux City were guests in the Smith household, accompanying other visitors during the event.
Notice from Ludwig County Auditor stating the Court House at LeMata will close at noon on Saturdays beginning June 1 1940.
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