Mrs Aug Klemme Called To Her Reward In 1945
Mrs August Klemme an early resident passed away May 16 1945 at 12 20 am at the home of her granddaughter in Akron after weeks of heart trouble She was 79 years 9 months and 23 days Minnie Sophia Kiemme nee Buehre born July 23 1865 in Lake County Indiana Married August Klemme in 1885 and moved to a farm in western Plymouth County in 1886 They later moved to Akron She was preceded by husband two sons Tidwin and Herbert and one daughter Luin She leaves two sons Harry and Alfred Klemme 10 grandchildren nine great grandchildren one brother Henry Buehre of LeMars one sister Mrs Louise Elting of Oak Park Illinois Many relatives attended the funeral at Lewison Funeral Home Akron and English Lutheran church Rev C W Samuelson Marcus Iowa presided Two hymns sung by H J Behmer with Mrs H Shoulberg on piano Pallbearers were six grandsons Walter Embert Ervin Vernon Gordon Klemme and Mablon Hansgen Interment in Preston Township Theran Cemetery Attendees from a distance included Mrs Melvin Henrichs and two children Chicago Ill Mr and Mrs Rehberg and two children Harris Iowa Mr and Mrs Henry Buehre Sr of Sioux City Mr and Mrs Fred Susemill and Mrs Minnie Klemme of Le Mars Iowa Mr and Mrs Aug Osterthan visited Sioux City for a few days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Klemme
Mahlon Hansen
Akron
Minnie Sophia Kiemme
Buehre
Lake County
Indiana
Plymouth County
Henry Buehre
LeMars
Town
Louise Elting
Oak Park
Ilinois
Lewison Funeral Home
English Lutheran Church
C. W. Samuelson
Marcus
Iowa
H. J. Behmer
H.shoulberg
Walter
Embert
Ervin
Vernon
Gordon
Klemme
Mablon
Hansgen
Preston Township
Melvin Henrichs
Chicago, Ill
Rehberg
Harris
Henry Buehre, Jr
Sioux City
Fred Susemill
Minnie Klemme
le Mars
Mary Wall
Westfield
Mary Catherine Lenz
Philip
Anna Lenz
Mendanta
Carroll
William H. Wohl
Merrill
St. Catharine’s Catholic Church and Guild
Wahl
Phil
Harry
Marcella
Eleanor
Woonsocket
Virgil
Louis
Long Beach
Calif
Henry Lenz
Wilmont
Minn
John Lenz
Lenz
Kimball
Matt Lenz
Livingston, Mont
Anna Nurre
Bancroft
Julius Huseman
Humphrey
Nebr
St.Patricks.Catholic Church
Leo
Adrian, Minn
Leo Nurre
P. V. Lenz
South Dakota
Frank Bruening
B. A. Pille
Maple River
Vincent O’brien
Lake View
N. Ney
Celia Ingeldinger
Margaret Lowell
Akron High School Baccalaureate and Commencement Honors
The Akron High School Class of 1945 was honored at the Baccalaureate service in the New Auditorium with Miss Lorraine DuSard directing the processional and Miss Dysard leading musical numbers. Rev. Fr. Chas. Exst delivered the address, followed by a benediction by Rev. A. A. Howe. A separate commencement ceremony awarded diplomas to 27 graduates, with Dr. J. D. Weeks delivering the main address and next week’s column to include scholarship and athletic awards. The school year ends Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron High School
Lorraine DuSard
Henley
J. Olen Kennett
DySard
Chas
A. A. Howe
J. D. Weeks
University of South Dakota
Frinity Lutheran and St Math Luth Plans and Poppy Day
Frinity Lutheran Church announces Sunday School and Bible Class at 10 00 am and divine worship at 11 00 am pastor J A Pannhuk. St Math Luth Chatsworth holds service at 8 00 pm with Ladies Aid meeting Friday. National Poppy Day May 26 promotes child welfare education and veteran rehabilitation with poppies sold for 1 and 2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frinity Lutheran Church
J. A. Pannhuk
Filmer Medke
Fern Anderson
Akron memorial day closings across businesses
All Akron business places will close on Memorial Day May 30 between 10 a m and 12 m. Stores will reopen next Tuesday evening rather than Wednesday eve ning to serve rural patrons as announced by the Akron Commercial Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Akron Commercial Club
Poppy Day Observance and Local Notes
Local items report May 26 observed as annual Poppy Day. News includes visits by Mrs. Karl Silkebakken and Mrs. Harding, a hospital baby, Memorial Day baseball Akron vs Paullina, and a funeral. Other notes cover resignations, a Navy leave, Goodwill clothing pickup, and a May 22 wedding in St. Patrick’s Church with plans for next week details.
Mary Wahl obituary notes Westfield area roots and family ties
Longtime Westfield resident Mrs Mary Wahl died May 12 1946 at her home near Westfield Iowa She was born Mary Catherine Lenz January 6 1868 and married William H Wohl May 14 1889 The funeral was at St Patrick Akron with Requiem High Mass and interment at Calvary Sioux City Iowa She left six children and several siblings and relatives attended from distant places
Former Akron Woman Galled in California
Friends of Akron mourn the passing of Mrs May L Hauck a former resident who died last Thursday May 17 at her Long Beach California home at age 72 Her body was brought to Akron with her eldest son Atchie his wife and daughter Funeral services were held in the local Methodist church led by Rev M L Metcalf and Rev A A Howe Interment was at Riverside Cemetery beside her husband R J Hauck who died several years earlier
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
May L.hauck
Long Beach
Calif
California
Pleasant Hill A. B. Church Notices
Pleasant Hill A B Church plans Sunday school and evening service as pastor attends Zion church dedication in Bernsford. Ladies Aid meets Friday evening May 25 at Rev J Et Tracy home. Cemetery meeting postponed to Monday evening May 28 at 8 at the church. Dedication of the church basement set for July 8 with an all day service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Church
Bernsford
Ladies’ Aid
J. Et Tracy
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Our Church
Baptist Church Notes Sunday Schedule
Sunday school begins at 10 in the morning with morning worship at 11 led by Pastor J Olen Kennell. The notice provides service times and the church leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Norka Theatre Week Features Navy Film Western and Drama
The Norka Theatre presents a Navy color feature The Fighting Lady a western The Mojave Firebrand and a human interest drama The Keys of the Kingdom across May 26 27 28 29 with scheduled showings and notable stars led by Gregory Peck and Sir Cedric Hardwicke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norka Theatre
Navy
America
Su 8. Navy
Edward J. Steichen
Robert Taylor
USNR
Marcus Islands
Kwajalein
Marshalls
Truk
Marianas
Guam
Flattop
Aelion
Bill Elliott
George
Hayes
Monsignor
Sleeth
Sir Cedric Hardwicke
Father Chisholm
Gregory Peck
China
Chisholm
Thos
Mitchell
Rose Stradner
Keys
The
Hollywood
Visitors and church meeting noted in local briefs
Mrs James Trautt and daughter Gertrude visited Sioux City last Friday. The Richland Methodist W S C S will meet in Willis Morse home on Thursday May 31. Mrs Jos Dalton and daughter Claire visited Mrs Dalton's sister Miss Loraine Koplin in Sioux City. Koplin employed in the state's attorney's office in Devils Point spent weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs John Koplin west of town. Mrs Gladys Hurt and daughter Mrs Park Vandeventer of Denver came to visit their mother Mrs H G Warner and relatives in Le Mars and Sioux City. I D Harkness and family arrive from Snohomish Washington and will reside here. Harkness plans to farm locally. Friends welcome them back. May has had few pleasant days. Monday's rain totaled 2.15 inches, month total 4.16. Pleasant days help farmers finish delayed corn planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Silkebakken
Sioux City
Akron Hospital
Russell Huff
Harding
A. W. Johnson
Chas. Sedgwick
Hawarden
J. B. Akin
Akron
Paullina
Arthur Lamoureau
R. J. Hauck
James Trautt
Gertrude
W. S. C.s.of
Richland Methodist Chorch
Willis Morse
Jos, Dalton
Claire
Loraine Koplin
State’s Attorney’s Office
Lik Point
John Koplin
Gladys Hurt
Park Vandeventer
Denver
Colo
H. G. Warner
le Mars
I. D. Harkness
Snohomish
Wash
Akron Baseball Triumph Over Scotland South Dakota
Akron wins 4 to 6 in a weather plagued Sunday game at home, marking their first victory of the season in three starts. Pitcher Bar ney Feauto faced Scotland with key plays including Miller scoring on a miscue, steals and a two out rally highlighted by Em Tucker and Miller in the bottom half of the inning. The contest featured wind and a late cold spell following a hailstorm near the Iowa-Minnesota border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Iowa
Minnesota
Akron
Barney Feauto
Nelson
Peterka
Ireland
Miller
Fiedler
Twirler
Ard. Brown
Rames
Gemar
Grosse
Ellis Tucker
Robinson
Em. Tucker’ T
Shortstop
Feauto
Tucker
First Church of Christ May Services and Memorial Day Dinner
Sunday Bible school at 10 00 a m and preaching at 11 00 a m The Ladies Aid meets Sunday afternoon May 26 with Mrs Pearl Scott Mrs J W Hendricks in charge of devotions A public dinner will be served in the Christian church parlors on Memorial Day May 30 Patronage of the public invited C R Dayton Minister
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Saunday
Pearl Scott
J. W. Hendricks
Christian Church
C. R. Dayton
Methodist Church Notes A call to loyalty to Christ and church
Pastor Alburta Howe urges parishioners to place the church at the center of life for wartime faith and peace. Sunday sermon title The Power to Become What God Wants from John 1 12. Youth Fellowship meets next Thursday at 8 pm. Crusade for Christ Fund payments welcomed and Goodwill Industries truck visit scheduled for Monday June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Crusade For Christ
Goodwill Industries
Alburt A. Howe
RULES FOR CANNING SUGAR APPLICATIONS
Canning sugar rules limit applicants to fifteen pounds per person with a cap of 120 pounds per family. Men living alone require proof of canning use. Transient workers cannot receive sugar. Bring Ration Book to apply. Each coupon must be signed by a family member and include that member’s ration book serial number. Applications open anytime, with coupons likely after June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lext Nation
Christian Ladies To Serve Memorial Day Dinner
The Christian church women will hold a public dinner in the church parlors on Memorial Day with prices at 50 and 35 cents. Menu includes chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, rolls, pickles, pie and coffee. St John’s Lath Preston services follow on Sunday May 27 with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and service at 10 30 a m conducted by Rev Tarry Blief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Christian Church
ST. John's Lath
Preston
Tarry Blief
Spink Man Among First on Okinawa
Two South Dakota Marines were among the first air unit members in the Okinawa phase. Sergeant Midon A. Koplin of Union County and Private Marvin A. Klumb of Spearfish joined the assault echelon landing west of Okinawa and moving inland to operate at Yontan Airport, servicing and repairing planes under Marine Corps Combat Correspondent James H. Driscoll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okinawa
Midon A. Koplin
John A. Koplin
Akron
Union County
S&sd
Marvin A. Klumb
Henry F. Klumb
J’? Street
Spearfish
Yontan Airport
Fommosa
Kagoshime
Shanghai
South Dakota
James H. Driscoll
East 30Th Street
New York City
Marine Corps
Push sales in seventh War Loan drive this week
Town enters the second week of the 7th War Loan Campaign aiming to sell 36 million dollars in Series Bonds by Saturday night to meet the Treasury goal. State leaders urge broader, immediate buying, noting a 40 percent higher bond target than the 6th drive and highlighting rural counties lagging behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
State War Finance Committee
W. L. Clark
Iowa War Finance Committee
Iowa
Pacific
Memorial Day Observed in Akron with Services
Memorial Day ceremonies will be held in Akron next Wednesday May 30. The Akron High School band and American Legion color bearers will lead a procession from the Masonic Temple to the Big Sioux river bridge for services honoring sailors, with later rites at Catholic and Riverside cemeteries. Rev A A Howe will speak at Riverside. The day honors lives lost in World War II and earlier wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Masonic Temple
American Legion
Legion
Big Sioux River
Catholic
Riverside
Riverside Cemetery
A. A. Howe
Summons Comes to Well Known Westfield Farmer
John Nelson a well known and esteemed citizen of Westfield died Monday evening May 21 1946 at his farm home after an extended illness aged 75. He is survived by his wife three sons and three daughters one son Harry B living in Akron. The Nelsons celebrated their golden wedding April 1. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Lewison funeral chapel and the English Lutheran church at 2 30 Rev O W Samuelson Marcus officiating. Interment was in Riverside cemetery. An obituary will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nelson
Westfield
Mr. Nelson
Daughers
Harry B
Akron
Nelson
Lewison Funers Chapel
English Lutheran Church
W. Samuelson
Marcus
Riverside Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aug. Klemme
Mrs
Aug. Osterthan
U. S. Veterans’ Hospital
Des Moines
Iowa Soldiers’ Home
Marshalltown
Harry Wright
Eagles Club
Spink Wm. Gant, Jr
U. S. Navy
Navy Training Center
Norman
Okla
Wm. B. Gant
Eunice Burker
Claude Seamands
Patricia
Oakland
A. L. Seamands
James L. Blake
Dan Blake
Ronson Funeral Home
Pleasant Hill U. B. Church
Lucile Gibbons
Lawrence Gibbons
Everald H. Paskett
Mrs. Mary Wahl
Pleasant Hill
A. B. Church
Albie Chatter
Norka
S. D
First Church OF Christ
Methodist Church
Spink Man
Eldon A. Koplin
Martin A. Klumb
River Bridge
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