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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1940

Page

4

Large Class Will Receive Diplomas Next Thursday

From the May 23 commencement program in the school gymnasium the senior class will receive diplomas. The program includes processional by Akron School Band invocation by Rev W H Lease commencement with theme, salutations, and department recognitions. Names listed include Charlotte Baker Maledictorian Gene Vanberg Madeline Gale Hiden Kanago Lynn Arkin Raymond Ross Penelope Tsitouras Kenneth Obye.

Akron W. H.lease Cee Eee Charlotte Baker Maledictorian Commercial oanaRettaratt Gene Vanberg Eee Mner Madeline Gale Science Hiden Kanago Howard Johnson Lynn Arkin “Raymond Ross Penelope’ Tsitouras Kenneth ‘Obye

Music Awards Miss Shelton Song The Morning Hymn

Ceremony notes a chorus presentation for the Class of 1940 with diplomas and awards. Mr. Obye receives the Award of Diplomas, Mr. Wetzeler cited for Loyalty, and a benediction by Rev. L G Williams ends the program.

Uy Sen Eene Avin Ceageasaiyienn Ntdhpice Obye Wetzeler G. Williams

Junior-Senior Banquet Held Last Thursday

Fragmentary diary style item notes a junior-senior banquet held last Thursday with apologies to various individuals and on-air segments. The readable lines mention Penelope Tsitouras and Dorothy Baldwin among others, with several partial names and courtesy apologies. The torn text suggests a campus social page item reflecting campus events and sender apologies.

Penelope Tsitouras Penny Dorothy Baldwin Kate Smith Irene‘Bellwood Arlene Harris

Plymouth County Supervisor Candidate Announces Republican Ticket

Editor notices report that H Grimjes of LeMars and Ray A Blades Merrill announce candidacies for Plymouth county supervisor. Grimjes seeks a three year term and Blades seeks a four year term at the June 3, 1940 primary election. Also includes birth notices: a son born to Hamilton west of town May 9, 1940. a son to Lilly Westfield May 4, 1940. a daughter to Henrichs east of town May 13, 1940. a son to Houston west of town May 15, 1940. and a son to Britt of Sioux City May 16, 1940.

Register-Tribune iIame Plymouth Scurity H. Grimjes LeMars Tam Plymouth County Ray A. ‘Blades Merrill Carol.Hamilton Wallace Lilly

Notice to dog owners after June first nineteen forty

A fragmentary public notice warns dog owners of penalties after June 1 1940. References an individual named Albert Von Hagel and an address on a street. Details are unclear due to the damaged OCR.

Jigense

Local News Briefs From Freedom Lodge Meeting May

A condensed local page notes a meeting of Freedom Lodge A B and A M held Monday in a village near Mitchell. It mentions gifts, visits, a Blue Shop selection, and nearby shops and services. The item references residents Mr and Mrs Frerichs and Florence Nelson of Big Springs, with various medical notices and a State Appley College student planning a Faculty Sophomore breakfast on May 18 for graduates.

Freedom Lodge A.B A. M Richard Frerichs Mitchell Hilliker ‘Bros Pariolve Operabions Akron ‘Hospital Florence-Nelson Big. Springs Bernice Ross Swill

Johnson Addresses Voters On State Fund Measures

In a brief message Johnson thanks voters and pledges to support only laws he deems beneficial to citizens and taxpayers. He references the Union County primary results and discusses opposition to certain House Joint Resolutions and constitutional measures related to the permanent school fund.

Union County Sion Addente Pierre House T. Johnson

Riversioux Park Music Night Featuring Guy Ells Fore

A riversioux park event on Friday May 1 features Guy Ells fore performing music at 7 30 pm nearby town venue. The program highlights live entertainment with a local act and park facilities.

Guy Ellsfore

Sale of New Hampshire hatching eggs above market price

Mrs Hosehler advertises sale of New Hampshire hatching eggs above market price and provides phone contact 48 F3. Another note seeks Pewing and rugs crocheted by Mrs Ruth Swift for houseworks.

New Hampshire Wm. Hosehler Ruth Swift

Local Blacksmith in Charge at Hilliker Bros Garage

Notice announcing the Hilliker Bros Garage now operates with a competent blacksmith in charge. Promises quality workmanship and customer satisfaction, urging readers that advertising in the newspaper pays and a small want ad can sell items.

Hilliker Bros. Garage Our Want

For Sale Two Fine Working Horses

Notice says two good work horses are for sale inquire at Dirks Hardware in Akron.

Dirks Hardware Akron Mervin Oétken Coronado

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Fergie

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