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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1948
Page
2
The Register-Tribune announces Ray A. Smith as publisher and lists subscription rates: Year two dollars, six months one dollar, eight months. Published weekly on Thursdays in Akron. Entered as second class mail September 26, 1901.
Public school notes cover kindergarten crafts with butterfly making and seed growth, first grade ball season and class picnic plans for May 21, second grade preparations for vacation and number work, third grade book completion and a senior class play, fourth grade last six weeks tests and a puppet stage, fifth grade Red Cross reading, health geography and English reviews, and sixth grade Friday spelling 100s with a movie viewing.
Six weeks tests completed across grades. Geography and history work wrapped up. English and math reviews continue with bank accounts and checks studied. A film on wheat growth was viewed. Plans for a Riversioux roller skating party Friday and a seventh grade picnic are noted. Absent students listed and Helen Lewison spoke at junior high assembly about her Freedom Crain visit in Sioux City.
Special correspondence reports a weekend of visits and gatherings in Lake View. Names include Bartha Sayles, Jane Sweyer, Frank Bennett, Pearl Scott, Jimmy Mackey, Bud Bennett, Clarence Hummel and family, Joan Carlson, Sue Carol, Floyd Fletcher, Elmo Fletcher, Bud Waterbury, Jean Ann, Roland Fletcher, Stella Nall, Nora Fletcher, and Junior Fletcher in Hawarden Sioux City and nearby homes. Several birthday and confirmation events are noted with family and friends attending.
Card of appreciation thanks hospital staff neighbors and Rev H F Stief and Mrs Geo Frerichs for support during illness. A list thanks neighbors who plowed 35 acres for the Klemme farm. Announcement that Edward E Parker seeks State Senator seat in 46th District as Republican in June primary from Ida Grove. Also local want ads for a 5 room house and a parlor piano with sewing rocker.
Nels Beaubien of Westfield Iowa announced limited supply of C-16 medium flata seeds. Four local implement dealers attended the Des Moines convention including Gassman Implement and Ford Tractor dealers. Frank R Pierce Merritt D Hill spoke as Dearborn Motors executives addressing about 600 dealers from Iowa Illinois Kansas and Nebraska. A reception followed in Des Moines with regional distributors. Get your windshield cleaned at Hi way Service.
Dog owners must pay all town dog licenses due at the Town Clerk's office by order of the Town Council. Fees are payable promptly to avoid penalties or late charges.
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