Akron to Open Baseball Season at Elk Point
Akron opens its practice and season preparations with a 11 to 6 win over Elk Point in a Sunday scrimmage. Starting lineup featured Kapfer, Metz, Brown, Lilly, Hartman and Swift. Peck backed Metz as catcher. Twelve players named to the squad after a thorough tryout, with May 23 set for the first regular game at Elk Point.
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Akron
Elk Point
Rolinds
I I Kapfer
Metz
John Masti
Ar‘denace
P. Beaubien
Éborts B. Lilly
E. Wacker
Matt
Armand’ Brown
James ‘Martin
Ed Hartman
Hartman
Buron
fLefty
Swift
Harold’ Peck
Emery ‘Tucker
Armand Brown
Arden’ Brown
Levi’ Kapfer
Bard
Lilly
Phil
Beaubien
Clarence
Harold Peek
John Y
James Martin
Hartman Urton
Sioux ‘City Cowboys
Western Aguie
Airbali
Elkton
Eberhard Lucht Rites Held After Death in Akron Hospital
Eberhard Lucht died after a brief illness of lobar pneumonia in Akron Hospital on Monday morning. He was born in Germany and would have turned 39 next July 10. He had lived in the area about ten years working on local farms for Walter Mohan east of town and Harald Stinehart west of town. Survived by his parents and relatives in the vicinity with uncles Chris Lucht and John Willa nearby. Funeral services were held at Preston town cremation home at 1:30 PM Wednesday.
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Eberhard Lucht
Akron “Hospital
Lucht
Germany
Walter. Mohan
Harald ‘Stinehart
Chris. Lucht
John Willa
Aso
Preston
My Meyer
Cousins
Union Creek Church Notes Cemetery Day and Convention
Union Creek church lists Sunday services at 11 and 10 for Sunday School. Cemetery Day is Monday May 24 with a public supper from 5 o'clock. Sioux Falls district Women’s Missionary Society convention at Union Creek church May 30-31 starts May 30 at 3 p.m. Dr Gustav Carlberg of China speaks Sunday services and Memorial service Monday afternoon. Monday evening Rev Johnson of Sioux Falls speakers. Worship services invited.
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Union. Creek Church
Oy Thé. Women’s Missionary Society of
Sioux Falls
Union - Greek Church
Gustav Carlberg
China
Rev. Johnson
Willing Toilers 4 H News Rally Day Prep Meeting
The first meeting of the year was held Saturday May 8 at the H G Warner home Miss Sims H D A was present and we practiced songs and games for Rally Day. The club will meet with La Verne Anderson next Saturday May 22 to practice for Rally Day, elect officers, and plan the club year. All members urged to attend at 2 30. Anyone wishing to join the club welcome.
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H. G. Warner
Akron hosts horseshoe game at City Park
A horseshoe match is scheduled Sunday May 23 at 2 p.m. on the Akron court in City Park with Akron facing Elk Point. All players are invited to try out as the organizing committee seeks to perfect the game setup.
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Akron
City Park
Elk Point
Convicted on Aliquot Charge in Akron Case
William Hamilton, 79, of Akron, appeared in LeMars district court and pleaded guilty to maintaining a liquor nuisance. Judge R G Rodman fined him 300 dollars and sentenced to three months in county jail, with 120 dollars paid and the remainder suspended on good behavior. Westfield's Fred Thiel, jailed on suspicion of going armed, was released on 500 dollar bond after an alleged threat and shooting incident. The will of P H Dunn was declared void due to mental condition. Loretta Redmond named administrator.
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William. Hamilton
Akron
LeMars
R. G. Rodman
Hamilton
Rodman
Fred Thiel
Westfield
LeMarson
Thiel
Otto Kamradt
Kamrad
Loretta Redmond
Methodist Church Notes Sunday Service and Meeting Details
The pastor invites all to seek out His church each Sunday and serve with a glad heart. Sunday morning and evening services are planned including a Baccalaureate at the Baptist Church. The Ladies Aid meets Wednesday May 26 with Mrs. J J Ralfs and Miss Hattie Sayles serving.
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Columbus
Michael Angelo
Shakespeare
Jesus
Baptist
Ladies’ Aid
J.J. Ralfs
Hattie Sayles
Vermillion Welcomes Civil War Vet J C Brammer
J C Brammer, one of the last Civil War veterans in Vermillion, arrived Wednesday after spending winter in Miami Florida. The 93 year old pioneer was hale and hearty for the trip and was accompanied by his granddaughter Miss Charlotte Anglin.
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Vermillion
J.C. Brammer
Miami
Florida
Hale
Charlotte
Anglin
H S Graduation Exercises Slated for Next Week
High school graduation exercises are planned for next week honoring the class of 1937. The list of graduates includes Frances Rae Allen LaVerne Anderson Peter Blum Lucile Bohlken Ronald Burke Lois Hilliker Arden Johnson Charlotte Johnson Grace Keane Richard Keniston Kenneth Klemme Irma Lammers Lorraine Lias Ellen Mann Lois McCorkell Ellen Nielson Sareva Peck Irma Pollock Robert Renken Berniece Ross Phyllis Ross Marjorie Stinton Burton Swift Winifred Thatcher Robert Tucker Sylvester Vanderham Delores Waterman Vera Willer.
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Frances Rae Allen LaVerne Anderson
Peter Blum
Lucile Bohlken
Ronald Burke
Lois Hilliker
Arden’ Johnson
Charlotte Johnson
Grace M. Keane
Richard Keniston
Kenneth Klemme
Irma
Lorraine
Lias Ellen
Mann Lois McCorkell
Ellen Nielson
Sareva Peck
Irma Pollock
Paul Lowell Renken
Berniece Ross
Phyllis Ross
Marjorie Stinton
Burton Swift
Winifred Thatcher
Robert Tucker Sylvester’ Vanderham
Delores Waterman
Vera Willer
Public School Commencement Week Plans Akron
Next week Akron public schools complete a successful year with graduation for 29 seniors, 19 girls and 10 boys, on Thursday May 27 at 8 oclock in the school gym. A Senior Class Night will replace the usual class play with a short one act play and prophecies. A ten cent admission covers expenses. Baccalaureate services are Sunday May 23 at 8 pm in the Baptist church with Rev J C B Moore. An all high school picnic is set for Rivers Sioux Park Monday afternoon May 24. Junior High Commencement is Wednesday May 26 at 8 pm in the public school gym featuring an invocation by Rev L G Williams, welcome address by Charlotte Baker, presentation of class by Mr Fowler, diplomas by Mr Conner, music, farewell address by Mary Ann Farnest, and benediction by Rev J F Moore. Senior High Commencement is Thursday May 27 at 8 pm in the school gym with invocation by Rev J F Moore, salutatory by Lois Hilliker, music, address The Challenge of Tomorrow by Dr James J Davies, town presentation of awards by Supt KF A Conner, diplomas by Eugene Lias, valedictory by Winifred Thatcher, and benediction by Rev L G Williams.
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Akron‘public ‘Schoola
Baptist Shurch
J. c B. Moore
Riversioux Park
L. G. Williams
Charlotte
Bakerie
L.G. Williams
Fowler
Conner
Mary Ann
J. F. Moore
Lois Hil Hilliker
James J. Davies
Sioux City
Town
A. Conner
Eugene Lias
School Board
Wiatesee
Escetahy
Palatine
Winifred Thatcher
L. G.williams
Tucker on Injured List in Canaries Baseball
Sioux Falls Canaries first baseman Bob Tucker broke an ankle sliding into base during a game at Fairbury Nebraska and will miss about two weeks. He plans to stay with his parents W P Tucker during the layoff and is set to graduate with Akron High’s senior class on May 27. Separately, John F Dannenbring of Struble and Ruth A Evans of Chatsworth received a marriage license in Sioux City last week and wed on May 14.
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Robert Tucker
Sioux Falls ‘Canaries
Fairbury
Nebr
Bob
John F. Dannenbring
Struble
County
Ruth A. . Evans
Chatsworth
Sioux City
Empress Theatre Week Showings Include Comedy and Drama
The Empress Theatre presents a week of films starting Friday May 21 with When's Your Birthday starring Joe Brown as a prizefighter under astrological illusion joined by Marian Marsh and Fred Keating. Sunday to Tuesday May 23–25 feature Love is News with Tyrone Power Loretta Young and Don Ameche. May 26–27 showcases Woman Wise an action drama about a sports writer aiding ex-prizefighters with Michael Whalen Rochelle Hudson and Thomas Beck. Comedy cartoons news and musical shorts accompany all programs.
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Joe HE
Brown
Joe
Marian Marsh
Fred Keating
Tyrone Power
Loretta Young
Don Ameche
Michael Whalen
Rochelle Hudson
Thomas Beck
Empress Theater
Lehr Teams: Burton Swift Returns from Sioux City
Burton Swift, pitcher for the Western League Cowboys, arrived Sunday after a week in Sioux City. He will finish studies at Akron High School, graduating with the Senior class on May 27, then return to the city for workouts with manager Dutch Lorbeer. He may join a semi pro team or a Northern League club, decision pending the Cowboys' road trip return.
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Burton Swift
Sioux
Cowboys
Akron
Coweys
Duteh
Lorpeer
Pleasant Hill Church Plans Services and Sale
Pleasant Hill A B Church announces morning worship at 9 30 with Sunday school at 10 30 a m Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs Ed Thormodsgaard home on Wednesday May 26 a bake sale by the Ladies Aid at the Weidenfeller market in Akron Saturday afternoon May 22 patronage invited Rev Z Cantrell pastor.
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Thormodsgaard
Weidenfeller
Akron
Z. Cantrell
Local News Notes from Akron and Nearby
Mrs Frank Trautt visits Fay Trautt in Yankton SD while Mrs Ted Cummins returns to Lyman NE after visiting relatives. Robert Greenleaf from Denver visits his father E M Greenleaf. Catherine Klauer returns from Ames IA after attending Vieshea celebration. Plymouth County Federation of Women’s Clubs held its annual convention at Akron M E church. T L Burnight and spouse stayed at West Okoboji Lake cottage during opening of summer season. Iowa Highway Commission awarded contracts for regraveling Primary No 12 to Akron and Primary No 5 within Akron limits. Mr Young of Monroe IA won the bid. Henry Zimmerman and Ward Norton visit Miles Cunningham. traveling by motor trailer, they may settle in Oregon or other western destinations.
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Frank Trautt
Yankton
Fay Trautt
Ted Cummins
Lyman
Nebr
H. Cummins
Robert Greenleaf
Denver
Colo
E. M. Greenleaf
Catherine Klauer
Ames
Iowa
Vieshea
Iowa State College
Plymouth County Federation of Women’s Clubs
Akron M
T. L. Burnight
West Okoboji Lake
Iowa Highway Commission
Woodbuy
Akron
Young
Monroe
Henry Zimmerman
Ward Norton
LeMars
Zimmerman
Memorial Day observance planned by local veterans
Plans are nearly complete for Memorial Day activities led by the American Legion Post the Auxiliary Unit and the Women’s Relief Corps. The parade assembles at 1 30 p m and moves at 2 o clock to the Big Sioux river bridge for ceremonies honoring the dead before proceeding to cemeteries for floral tributes. Bernard A Brown municipal court judge will speak at the river bridge and Rev Fr Charles Ernst and Rev Leslie G Williams will address attendees at Catholic and Riverside cemeteries and the Methodist church service follows at 11 a m.
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American Legion Post
Women’s Relief Corps
Legion Hall
Big Sioux River ‘Bridge
American Legion
Akron Band
World War Veterans
American Legion Auxiliary
River Bridge
Charles Ernst
Riverside Cemetery
Bernard A. Brown
Sioux City
Akron
We B.G
Legion, Auxiliary
Hoschler
Poppy Sale Supports Disabled Veterans Aid Work
Poppy Day observance Saturday May 29 under the American Legion Auxiliary aids disabled veterans and fatherless children. The program funds rehabilitation and welfare in 65 hospitals and 40 state rooms, with 426000 members and 9000 units distributing up to 12 million poppies this year. One cent paid to each maker, mostly veterans, provides income for families and future starts for hospital alumni. Mrs. Alvira Tremaine of Sioux City visited Friday.
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Hoseliler
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
United States
Auxiliary
Veterans
Lutheran Church Brule Creek Trinity Sunday Services
The Brule Creek church holds Trinity Sunday services at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. The No. St. Paul church offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. The North Circle of St. Paul Ladies Aid meets May 26 at 2:30 p.m. Mrs. Olaf Johnson serves. Brule Creek Ladies Aid meets May 27 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Clint Anderson and Mrs. A. O. Anderson serve. Brule Creek L.D.R. meets May 28 at 8 p.m. Parochial school begins May 24 at 8 a.m. Mildred Halderson, teacher. Walter I. Aamoth, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Brule Creek
No. St. Paul
St. Paul
A. O. Anderson
St. St. Paul
Mildred Halderson
Walter I. Aamoth
Bluffers Triumph Over Elk Point Colts In First Horseshoe Meet
In the season opener at the Frank Sayles grounds the Bluffers defeated the Elk Point Colts with scores reading 50 51 55 61 61 51 versus 29 48 10 1 19 20 9. The rematch is set for Elk Point on Sunday afternoon June 6.
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Frank Sayles
Bluffers
Elk Point Colts
Elk Point
Immanuel Lutheran Church Schedule and Women’s Aid Meeting
Immanuel Lutheran Church announces Sunday May 23 services with Sunday school and Bible classes at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11 o m The Ladies Aid will meet Thursday May 27 at the Edor Johnson home with Mrs Edor Johnson and Mrs John Bultman as hostesses Church Council conducts its business.
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Immanuel Eng.luth
Ladies’ Aid
Edor Johnson
John. Bultman
Church Council
Trinity Lutheran Church Service Schedule
Trinity Lutheran Church announces Sunday school at 10 a m and English services at 11 a m. Pastor Fred A Mig sid s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Fred A. Migsids
Akron Band Organizing Plans Summer Concerts
Akron announces formation of a town band under Donald Iverson, Akron High School music director. Rehearsals held recently. regular practice to be set. Local and neighboring players invited. new music including popular and standard numbers. Sectional rehearsals planned all summer with a fall starting class for the school.
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Akron
Donald Iverson
Must File for Homestead Exemption Before June
Auditor A. Ludwig warns Plymouth County homeowners to apply in May for homestead exemption to reduce taxes for the last half of this year. About 4,000 entitled, under 1,000 have filed. Applications must be notarized and filed before May 29 because Memorial Day closing. offices in Akron provide blanks and filing locations.
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IL. A. Ludwig
Plymouth County
Akron
Court House
Clover Clover 4-H Meeting Plans Rally Day June Picnic
Clover Clover 4-H met at Miriam Adams's home on May 15. They practiced for Rally Day, discussed birds and flowers, and Jahanna Bultman spoke on Why Can. Games and singing followed. The next meeting will be Lois Harris's home with a picnic planned for June 2. Club reporter notes landscape advice about digging holes larger than plant roots.
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Clover
Miriam Adams
Jahanna Bultman
Lois
Jean Harris
Annual Junior Senior Banquet A Pleasant Event
The annual Junior Senior banquet was held at the Magonie Temple on Wednesday evening May 12. Decor featured rainbow colors with silver candlesticks and tea rose centerpieces. The program included toasts by Robert Claeys Frances Rae Allen Phyllis Ross Lois Hilliker and Eunice Burket, vocal solo by Agnes Vanberg, talks on Nobility Beliefs Opportunities Wisdom and Inspiring Remarks, plus Rainbow on the River sung by a mixed quartet. Dinner offered veal birds timbales mint ice brick ice cream angel food cake and coffee.
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Magonie Temple
Robert’ Claeys
Frances Rae’ Allen
Phyllis Ross
Lois Hilliker
Aim
Agnes Vanberg
Mr. Conner
Mildred Eshleman
Kenneth Shoulberg
Henry Wachtmann
Eunice Burket
Kenneth Schoulberg
Marian Dirks
Baptist Church Notes Sunday Services and Events
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Bible topic More Than Dead. Evening service at 7 p.m. Young people meet briefly before the biannual special service. Baccalaureate in church Sunday evening May 23 with Rev. J. I. Moore of the Methodist church delivering the sermon. Mission Circle meets Wednesday May 26 at Mrs. Mabel McCorkell’s home. Also includes a Bible verse from James 1 17 and local pastor notes about Leslie G Williams. Mrs Anna Adams and granddaughter Naomi Tone visited Sioux City last Friday with former’s daughter Mrs W H Christy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Methodist Church
Leslie G. Williams
The
Baptist Church
Bey
Baptist
J. I. Moore
Methodist
Ma ‘Bel. McCorkell
James
Leslie
G. Williams
Anna Adams
Naomi Tone
Sioux City
W.H. Christy
Commercial Club to Meet Monday in Akron
The Akron Commercial Club will hold its regular May meeting at the Legion Hall next Monday evening May 24 starting at 8 o'clock. A brief business session will precede an entertainment feature not yet revealed. Key matters of importance will be discussed, with a luncheon and social to follow. All Akron merchants and professionals urged to attend.
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Akron: Commercial Club
Legion Hall
Akron
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Commercial Club
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