Death of Union County farmer Henry C Busch at 84
Henry C Busch a longtime Union County farmer died suddenly on May 12 1954 at his daughter’s home west of town. He was 84 born April 17 1870 in Dumpfries Iowa son of Carl and andres Busch married Gertrude Ball in 1906 had four children Adolph Erma Verga Verla and several stepchildren. Funeral services were held at the Rossow Funeral home with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Busch
Union County
5. D
Kenneth Ludwig
Carl Busch
Dumpfries
Pottawatomie County
Iowa
Ireton
S. D
Pleasant Hill
Gertrude Ball
Adolph
Erma
Verga
Verla
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Adolph Busch
San Diego
Calif
Akron
Verla Busch
Erma Busch
Ernest
Long Beach
William
Portland
Oregon
Anna
John Hartje
McClellan
Town
Harry
Richard
Julius Ball
Freda Ball
Los Angeles
Donald
Dixie Busch
Duane
Mary
Ludwig
James
Sharon Ball
Rossow Funeral Home
Methodist Church
Fred Hansen
Martin
Sommervold
Eldon Huff
Jesus
Chris Wilken
Albin Carlson
Herbert Swanson
Julius Hultgren
Sig Vold Sommervold
Akron HS Track Team Wins More Honors
Akron High School track team adds state district success and triangular meet placements at Sioux City and LeMars. Tom Dalton wins 440 yard dash in 64.3 seconds. Jim Scranton seconds in discus. mile medley relay places third. Advanced to State Finals at Ames May 22. family visit noted in South Sioux City.
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Akron
LeMars Central High
Kingsley High
Sioux City
sTigMars
LeMars
Kingsley
Richard Root
Jim Scranton
Sam Philips
Bill Scranton
Tom Dalton
Kenneth Blake
Gil Lewison
Lenton
Wilken
Blake
Huebner
Rausch
Leonard Koch
Ames
Local News Notes and Community Visits in Akron Area
Akron notes close another school year on Friday. Granchildren visits flow with Hawarden guest Grace Peck and the Moffatts. Local trips include H.A. Stryzewski to Coon Rapids and Pfc Marvin Hitzemann visiting from Chicago. Visitors from Sioux City and Houston pass through, with plans for August discharge for Milton Schneider. An auction sale for a southeast Akron six room house starts at 11 am Saturday. Carroll Davis of Houston visits en route to Minneapolis and North Dakota. Music Mothers elect officers Arden Brown, Idelline Simeon, Cluett Chamberlain, Merlin Woods. American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day invites support. Wm. Schneider family hosts Easton relatives from Washington and others from Westfield and Merrill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Peck
Hawarden
Allen Moffatt
H.A. Stryzewski
Coon Rapids
Pfc
Marvin Hitzemann
Chicago
Herry Hitzemann
Louise Chapmann
R. F. James
Pattenburg
Linda Wenburg
H. James
Sioux City
Bud Sprenger
Milton Schneider
California
Akron
Carroll, Davis
Houston
Texas
H. B. Nelson
Donna Davis Andreason
Minneapolis
Minn
Wm. Schneider
J.G. Easton
Washington
C. P. Knapp
Westfield
Jim Easton
Bonnie and Ray
Akron High class of 1954 diploma night program
Akron High schools 1954 graduates to receive diplomas during two ceremonies May 23 and 24 at the School Auditorium. Baccalaureate May 23 features Rev. Donald H. James and Rev. Charles R. Kruse readings, music, and addresses. Commencement May 24 includes speaker Allen P. Burkhardt of Norfolk Nebraska, scholarships, salutatory and valedictory, and diploma presentations by Lyle Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron High School
Carol Boe
Donald H. James
Charles R. Kruse
Daryl Siebens
Charles Gant
Darrell Lehmann
W. CG. Yeager
Allen P. Burkhardt
Norfolk
Nebraska
Henry Dirks
Marlene McVay
Battle of Jericho
Sudstishnat
Athe
Marian Johnson
James R. Scranton
Cecil McGinnis
American Legion
O. L. Scranton
Lyle Jacobs
S W Fredell Dies After Heart Attack At Clinton Iowa
S W Fredell 75 prominent retired farmer and businessman of this city died of a heart attack early Wednesday in Clinton Iowa where he and his wife were stopping on a return trip to Battle Creek Michigan after visiting son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Earl L Milstead. The body arrived by train Thursday morning with funeral arrangements pending until distant relatives are contacted. The daughter Mrs Milstead arrived today from Battle Creek. Fredell was a lifelong resident and many friends express sympathy to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Fredell
Clinton
Iowa
Battle Creek
Mich
Inlaw
Earl L. Milstead
Milstead
Fredell
Girl Scout News: Akron Troop Plans Summer Camp and Awards
Girl Scouts met at Pamela Wilcox's home last Monday night as 15 members received second class badges. Discussions covered summer badge work and camp plans. Most girls intend to attend camp with funds from this year's cookie sales and prior fundraising. Leader Mrs. Richard Moore thanks mothers for hosting meetings and supporting the troop in Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamela Wilcox
Richard Moore
Akron
TALKIE CHATTER Norka Theatre Week Lineup Features Western and Musical
The Norka Theatre announces a coming week of talking pictures with a May 21 22 western The Stranger Wore a Gun in technicolor starring Randolph Scott Claire Trevor George Macready and Alfonso Bedoya Also May 23 24 and 25 will feature Esther Williams water spectacle Easy to Treasure with Van Johnson Tony Martin and Esther Williams highlighting elaborate underwater ballet sequences amid vibrant technicolor photography.
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Talking Picture
Norka Theatre
Randolph
Scott
Claire Trevor
Quantrell
George Macready
Alfonso Bedoya
Joan Weldon
Esther ‘Williams
van Johnson
Tony Martin
Fi'ms
Esther
Cypress Gardens
Ana 50
Vacation Bible Schools Start Here Next Week
Hundreds of Akron children will attend Vacation Bible Schools in ten churches during late May and June. Programs run mornings from 8:30 to 11:30 or 9:00 to 12:00, with two schools offering all day and one only afternoon sessions. Opening days include May 24 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Chatsworth and other dates through June 21 at St. John’s Lutheran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John’s American Lutheran Church
R. 3
Akron
Iowa
Preston Township
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Chatsworth
Luther League
Blairce Frerichs
Christ
Henry J. Dirks
St. Matthew’s Lutheran
First Baptist
Trinity Lutheran
First Church of Christ
Immanuel Lutheran
Union Creek Lutheran
Wesley Methodist
Plymouth Presbyterian
St. John’s Lutheran
Adaville United Brethren
Rial Ad
Local notes of visits and returns across towns
Pvt. Duane Anderson has returned home after service in Germany. Postmaster James Klauer and Martin Henrich left for Woman Lake near Hackensack Minnesota for fishing. Mr and Mrs Cyrus Knapp of Westfield visited Avery Small and Mrs Kaufman, longtime schoolteacher. Dr and Mrs EB Conner of Pomona California visited their parents Mr and Mrs Frank F Kerr and other relatives. Dr Copner formerly practiced medicine at Alcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Anderson
U. S
Germany
James Klauer
Martin Henrich
Woman Lake
Hackensack
Minn
Cyrus Knapp
Westfield
Avery
Kaufman
Knapp
EB. I. Conner
Pomona
Calif
Frank F. Kerr
Copner
Alcester
Akron Bands Delight Crowds With Spring Concert
A Friday evening spring concert at the Akron School Auditorium featured both junior and senior bands under director Karl Rogosch. Highlights included Gershwin’s Rhapsody In Blue with Marian Johnson on piano, the Four Episodes For Band, and a trombone trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Karl Rogosch
Gershwin
Marian Johnson
Marlene McVay
James Scranton
Carol Bos
The
Three Bears
Janice Robbins
Pat McLane
Margaret Harris
Judy Dirks
Regoseh
K. L. Peters
Akron Music Mothers Club
Rogosech
Millions of poppies made by disabled veterans
Disabled veterans of three wars, in veterans hospitals and convalescent workrooms, have produced about 25 million crepe paper poppies for Poppy Day on May 29. Edith Gant, American Legion Auxiliary Chairman, noted the effort supports occupational therapy and provides earnings, with poppies distributed by Auxiliary volunteers to fund rehabilitation and child welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Gant
American Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Auxiliary Rehabilitation and
Big Springs Baptist Church Weekly Schedule
The Big Springs Baptist Church lists events for May including Mission Society on Thursday at 2 00 pm Brotherhood at 8 00 pm Morning worship at 10 00 am Sunday school at 11 00 am Crusader and P T meetings at 7 30 pm Gospel service at 8 00 pm Daily Vacation Bible School May 24 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Society
Brotherhood
Crusader
Trinity American Lutheran Church Rosters and Services
Luther A Meyer presides at Trinity American Lutheran Church with Rogate Sunday schedules and multiple services including a cornerstone-laying at Chatsworth and a vacation Bible school. St Math Cratsworth follows a similar routine with Ascension Day and senior classes, plus a visitor from Los Angeles visiting River Sioux Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity American Lutheran Church
Luther A. Meyer
Rogate
Chatsworth Cordierstone-Laying
Brotherhood
Leonard Dirks
Art Rozell
Elmer Gerdes
Vern Jurgensen
Luther League
Akron
Chatsworth
Memorial and community notices from Pleasant Hill area May events
Rev D J Roy visits Des Moines and Hawarden. Mrs G T Snyder admitted to Sioux City Methodist Hospital. Stryzewski attends Lutheran Children's Home directors meeting in Waverly. Mr and Mrs Virgil Smith of ONeill and Mr and Mrs Peter Gaarde of Sioux City guests of Mrs Frank Smith. Memorial Day observed May 31 with ceremonies. Mrs M Sethacker and Kathy visit Sioux Falls after California trip. Hoyt school hosts Mother's Tea May 13 and plans picnic May 23. Friendship and Service Club closes its year with programs on May 6. Numerous local visitors from Sedro Woolly to LeMars attend gatherings. Pleaant Hill mothers honored at United Brethren church May 7 with pupil program and after-service banquet. Gifts made by children cherished by mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Snyder
Methodist Hospital
Sioux City
HH. A. Stryzewski
Waverly
Iowa
Lutheran Children's Home
Virgil Smith
O'Neill, Nebr
Peter Gaarde
Nels Sorensen
Frank Smith
M. Sethacker
Kathy
Oakland
Calif
Pred Clacason
Sioux Falls
Vernon Sayles
Hoyt School
Scenday
Friendship and Service Club
Fred Claessen, Jr
Paul Wosoft
Floyd Wilcox
Curt’s Lewison, Jr
CI Miler
Sidna Kaufman
Sedro Woolly, Wash
Harley Small
Roger Barr
Cora Bauerly
Roscoe Small
LeMars
Pie. Vernard J. Small
Marine Corps
Basil Blam
Avery Small
Elden Smatt
Pleasant Hill School
United Brethren Church
Merl Offerdahl
Parochial School Program Highlighted For Thursday Evening
Akron area schools prepare a Thursday program at the Akron School Auditorium featuring St. Joseph students sixth through eighth grades, St. Patrick’s religious instruction students, and the Roychm Band. The event includes a one act play, musical solos, and certificates of achievement. Graduation exercises for St. Joseph School will follow on May 28 at 10:00 am with diplomas conferred by Rev. J. G. Skahill. Miss Janet Heyl and Gail F. Grimsley were wed at Epiphany Cathedral in May, with fuller details to come next week.
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Akron School Auditorum
St. Joseph School
M. Ttose
Vherese
St. Patrick's Parish
Akron
Thomas Waterbury
Joseph Hoss
Vamela Baker
Lady Swift
Kenneth Wise
June Ann Hawks
Caco Brown
James Blankenburg
Patsy Adams
Winzalfred Schoenfelder
Penny Blum
Larry Claeys
Ida Lou Amundson
Fatricia Buenight
Richard Thomas
Ueant Heyl
J. G. Skahill
Carol Boe
Eighth
Rada
Art Claeys
St. Joseph’s
Patricia Burnight
Paula Rolfes
Patricia Heider
Ronald Feauto
Janet Heyl
Lester Heyl
Gail F. Grimsley
Sam Grimsley
Sioux City
Cathedral of the Epiphany
Akron Ball Team Shaping Up in City Park Tryout
Akron launches efforts to form a town baseball club led by Emery Tucker and Lefty Swift. A Sunday workout at City Park drew players from Akron Westfield and nearby areas. A Commercial Club meeting pledged over 450 dollars for initial expenses. Opening game planned for Thursday night May 27 with future Sunday and Thursday fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
City Park
Westfield
South Dakota
Emery Tucker
Lefty
Swift
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Hartley
H. J. Behmer
First Baptist Church
Palmer Swenson
Ladies Association
Nora Fletcher
Edna Sinizet
Ellis Tucker
Win
Blankenburg
King's Highway
Billy Graham
Mr. Texas
Central High School
W. G. Adams
Walter Searla
Eddie
South Soiyx City
Sandra Tucker
Haroldine Peck
Connie Gabel
Raymond Bjork
Girl Scout News
Norka
Big Springs
Baptist Church
Pauline Veranzi
Vern Smith
Riversioux Park
Hiawatha
Vern Smith, Jr
Madison, Wis
D. J. Roy
Des Moines
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