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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
2
A historical notice records a post office entry dated September 26, 1901, in Akron Ohio. The brief mentions a second class designation and a mallet star symbol associated with the filing.
The family physician could arrive as Mrs Fursee, widow with six children and six grandchildren, and an older sister Mrs E F Campbell, residents of Sioux City, mourn their loss. Milnerville people attended the funeral. Plymouth county entrants fared well in the national music contest at St Paul Minnesota last week with two entrants from LeMars and Merrill receiving good ratings.
Mrs Clara Maloney leaves for Cedar Rapids to visit her daughter Mrs Wesley Park. Oskar Klein and family plan to drive down to fetch her. Park remains hospitalized after a recent accident but improving. Reverend Richard Sweeney ordained at Cathedral in Sioux City. he celebrated his first Mass at Ellendale. The F L G club postponed its meeting as young ladies will visit Miss Helen Brouillette. Weather varied from 90s to 40s, farmers planted, central heating used. Local fishing and farming notes mention Bill Miler and others. Mgr Fursee dies of heart attack. funeral details noted. Logan Park cemetery entombment remembered.
Preston township community notes include visitors and meals with the Gubel, Klemme, and Milbrodt families. May 12 brought confirmation for eleven from Preston Lutheran Church and a 13th birthday celebration for Edna Frerichs, with numerous relatives visiting nearby households.
Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson express gratitude to the workers who plowed and dragged fields and to the women who brought prepared food and to merchants for generous donations. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Howard Lewison Mr and Mrs BCA Hultgren Russell Mr and Mrs Walter Hey Vergine Wesley Heeren Vernon Stanley Johnson Mr and Mrs George Fickbohm Clarence Arthur Swanson Merl Fickbohm Mr and Mrs Exweat Axland Mr and Mrs Earl Hamilton Mr and Mrs C A Hamilton Mr and Mrs George Wilken Lloyd Johnson Orville Welch Ole Ekven Howard Powell Mr and Mrs Julius Hultgren Dick Marple Mr and Mrs Melvin Hanson Sue Ball Donald Bay Mr and Mrs Robert Swingen Elmer Ellingsen Ole Sommervold Fritz and Violet Jacobs Mr and Mrs Joel Tunnell Bert Baum Marvin Sommervold There were 22 tractors and it worked
David Nelson celebrates his sixth birthday with cake and lollipops as Kindergarteners make wooden flowers for a flower bed project at City Park. First graders review reading books as vacation nears and Barbara Smith entertains the class for her seventh birthday. Third grade sends a fruit basket. birds study continues with planned tour. Health habits book praised. fourth grade picnic a success. second grade to ride a train to Westfeld. Lois Jean Campbell turns eight and party time at school. Teachers visit. spelling progress noted. year-end clean-up day held. fifth grade reports life in Mexico from Alexander Innes. Annual grade picnic at Riverstonx. optimism for promotion and top spelling scholars highlighted.
After June 1 1940 dogs without city license paid will be shot without notice Albert Von iret Commissioner notes the new city rule enforcing dog licensing and seizure of unlicensed animals by the police.
Notich to homestead owners warns that June 1 1940 is the filing deadline for 1940 homestead exemptions due in 1941. Purchasers after June 1 1940 cannot obtain exemption for 1940 taxes due 1941. Ludwig County Auditor confirms the deadline.
A brisk advertising push revives ailing business sectors, with a bold strategy to boost consumer interest. Industry leaders praise the approach as a strong move to rejuvenate local commerce and restore momentum.
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