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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
2
Reader will note obituary notices for Marie Bengtson and Myr Alda Anderson, tributes to a Akron resident and a pastor’s family. The page also includes detailed bank statements from Akron Savings Bank and First Trust and Savings Bank, Plymouth County, Iowa, with assets, liabilities, and sworn attestations by bank officers.
The big legal battle over the Sioux river channel near Akron Iowa began when the Akron Mill company filed suit against local farmers to stop interference with the river. Judge Elliote in Sioux Falls issued a temporary injunction restraining interference and set May 5 for a hearing in Aberdeen. Akron sought intervention claiming river waters should flow in the original channel. Attorneys for the farmers, milling company, and Akron reported the court proceedings continuing with the injunction in force.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a postmaster examination to be held in Hawarden Town on June 18, 1919, for the Akron postmaster slot with an annual salary of 1700. Applicants must be US citizens, reside within the delivery area, aged 21 to 65 on the exam date, and file Form 2241 with the Commission in Washington, D. C., by the deadline.
Memorial Sunday services are planned for next Sunday with a sermon at the Christian church at 11 am by Rev. Jerome Emmanuel. All local servicemen are urged to wear uniforms and assemble at Magonic Hall at 10:30 am to march to the church with the G A R and IW ROG. Ministers and congregations are invited.
Services for Sunday May 26 include Bible School at 10 am Memorial Service at 11 am sermon The Nation's True Charandeur Union Meeting of Young People's societies at 7 pm Preaching at 8 pm Jeremiah Emanuel Castor See.
The report from the Iowa State Legislature warns farmers to ensure eggs are fresh and of high quality before market. Producers are urged to avoid shipping broken or spoiled eggs to prevent dealer losses and redressable waste.
Notice of sealed proposals for construction of a school building in Aldon Akron Iowa with bids due before 1 PM on June 2 1919. Specifications by architect Thorvald Thorson Forest City Iowa with deposits 10 dollars for plans. Plans available at multiple exchanges, board reserves right to reject bids.
In the District Court of Iowa Plymouth County Pltf First Trust & Savings Bank seeks 1115 plus interest on 315 from 1918 8 percent and 800 from 1919 1 2 noting a chattel mortgage dated 1919 to secure payment. If defendant G K Billings does not appear by Sept 22 1919 default will be entered and judgment issued. Published May 165 22 29 June 6 1919. U.S. Civil Service exam for rural carrier Ak ron Hawarden posted at Hawarden Post Office May 24.
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