Akron High School musicians stage fine concert
Musicians from Akron High School presented a varied program at the School Auditorium last Friday despite a thunderstorm. The concert opened with the Akron High School concert band, then seventh and eighth grade mixed chorus, followed by the Girls and Boys Glee Clubs and the Mixed Chorus. The performances showcased improving technique, finish, and new vocal talent for future groups. Director R Latter and pianist Matel Long received commendations for their roles in the entertaining showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron High School
Girls’ Glee Club
Boys’ Glee Club
Matel Long
Poppy Day Workers Plan Final Memorial Poppy Drive
American Legion Auxiliary units prepare for Poppy Day on Saturday May 28 with veteran made poppies. The drive aims to keep memory of fallen servicemen bright and show gratitude through wearing a poppy. Girl Scouts assist by distributing poppies across Akron residential areas with headquarters at Mark Lane Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
America
Akron
Mark- Lane
Thos. H. Sweeney
Brule Creek Lath Church Week Ahead
Brule Creek Lath Church holds Sunday school at 10:00 a m and confirmation service at 11:00 a m with an offering for the local treasury. A cemetery association meeting is planned for Monday May 30 at 2:00 p m, followed by a short program by the Sunday school. The United Brotherhood meets Friday May 27 at 8:00 p m at St Paul Lutheran church to view Campus Anthem. Confirmation class pictures are set for Saturday May 28 at 2:00 p m in Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brule Creek Cemetery
Sioux City
Small Want Column Ad Promises Good Results
A brief want column item suggests that a small advertisement will yield strong results. The note urges readers to try placing such ads for effectiveness, reflecting a pragmatic, economical approach to outreach.
Akron Bees Win League Opener
The Akron Bees beat Meckling 2 to 1 in Sioux League action on Sunday May 22 at Meckling in a pitchers duel. Meckling starter Katzenberger allowed five hits while Akron’s Nall held their offense to seven hits. Akron pushed across two runs in the eighth on a sequence featuring a single by Miller after passes and a sacrifice, with Meckling tallying in the ninth. Next Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Akron hosts Jefferson to open a new league game.
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Akron Bees
Meckling
Katzenberger
Akron
Balfs
Gale
Nall
Miller
Nall and Gale
Jensen
Jefferson
Ss. D
Elk Point
Church Services and Vacation Bible School Schedule
The notice outlines church activities including 10:00 a m church school led by Mrs Karl Silkebakken and 11:00 a m Sunday worship with Rev Nelson returning for the sermon Lest We Forget. It lists Wednesday 730 p m Junior High Youth Fellowship and choir rehearsal and a Daily Vacation Bible School June 5 17 with closing exercises on Sunday morning June 19. It calls for remembrance of sacrifices for liberty and freedom and worship this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Silkebakken
Nelson
Bible School
Local notes cover visits, hospitalizations and upcoming events
Mrs. Robert Root and daughters visited relatives in Sioux City yesterday. Mrs. Zelpha Nystrup entered Sioux City Methodist Hospital Sunday. South of town, Sioux Valley Extension Club will meet with Mrs. Mervin Martin Friday June 3 with a pot-luck lunch. Hoschler Post 186 American Legion meets Thursday June 2 at 8 pm for officer elections at Legion Hall. Mrs. Maggie Spittle of Chokio Minn visited her sister Florence Christenson and others last Friday. People encouraged to see colored motion pictures by C. S. Van Eaton of Sioux City at Immanuel Lutheran church next Sunday at 8 pm. Louis Wahl of Long Beach Calif visited brothers Harry and Phil and sister Marcella Wahl south of town. Louis works at Long Beach post office. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Beutin of Oak Park Ill visited here last week. Mrs. Kaelke suffered another light stroke recently. Coffee Parties fundraiser for New Hospital Fund continue. send to treasurer L. N. Tangeman. Thrift Sale in October urged. save used clothing. Millard Wakeman, Mildred Wakeman, Glenn Wakeman and families attended St. Joseph College of Nursing commencement in Sioux City May 22. 86 nurses diplomas. Colleen Wakeman, daughter of Glenn, graduates and plans to work in Sioux City. Mrs. Ernest Trumbo of Eagleville Mo died suddenly Tuesday evening. body will be brought here for funeral Saturday at 2 pm at Plymouth Presbyterian Church with cemetery interment. Trumbo was formerly Murdoch McInnis and a pioneer Plymouth County resident. several children live here. obituary to follow next week.
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Robert Root
Sioux City
Zelpha Nystrup
Methodist Hospital
Sioux Valley Extension Club
Mervin Martin
Charles Iverson
Legion
Legion Hall
Maggie~ Spittle
Chokio
Minn
Florence Christenson
C. S. van Eaton
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Louis Wahl
Long Beach
Calif
Harry
Phil
Louis . Kaelke
Millard Wakeman
Mildred Wakeman
Glenn Wakeman
St. Joseph College of Nursing
Colleen Wakeman
Ernest Trumbo
Eagleville
Plymouth ‘Presbyterian Church
Trumbo
Akron Nine Nips Council Bluffs in Speedy Tilt
Akron wins 6 to 3 over Council Bluffs in a well played game. Hartman started, Heisler pitched key innings, and Akron pulled off a rare triple play in the fifth. Line score shows Akron 6 Council Bluffs 3 with multiple rallies and standout plays by Heisler Miller and Tucker. Upcoming games include Vermilion and Ligon All-Stars in Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Cotton” Hartman
Miller
E. Tucker
B. Tucker
Gosch
Brooks
Vuagnians
Travis
Bob Tucker
Peck
Ellis Tucker
Browns
Jenks
Wetzeler
Thompson
Heisler
Hartman
Clif Miller
Heieler
Koch
Gross
Hansen
B Tucker
M. McCarthy
W. Hebert
American Legion Auxiliary Holds County Meeting at Merrill
The American Legion Auxiliary met in Merrill at the new Legion building for the county gathering. Officers elected include County President Mrs Idah Behmer, Vice President Mrs J F Groetken, Secretary Mrs Cluett Chamberlain, and Treasurer Mrs Lloyd Port. The County President Mrs Leo Bekman gave an engaging talk. Lunch was served and a dance closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Merrill
First Baptist Church Sunday Services and Meeting
First Baptist Church holds Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and an orier service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. E. F. Thompson of Sioux City preaching. Wednesday, June 1, the Ladies' Association meets in church parlors with Mrs. M. Newman and Mrs. A. Harkness as hostesses. Mrs. Arthur Adams will give a book review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Thompson
Sioux City
Ladies’ Association
M. Newman
A. Harkness
Arthur Adams
Talkie Chatter Norka Theatre Features For The Coming Week
The Norka Theatre offers a week of talking pictures including Pirates of Monterey with Maria Montez and Rod Cameron Friday and Saturday May 27 and 28 in technicolor. Sunday and Monday May 29 and 30 showcase Chicken Every Sunday with Dan Dailey Celeste Holm Alan Young Colleen Townsend Natalie Wood and Wm. Frawley. Wednesday June 1 presents the musical comedy Smart Politics starring Donald MacBride with Gene Krupa and Martha Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norka Theater
Monterey
Maria
Montez
Rod Cameron
San
California
Dan Dailey
Celeste Holm
Alan Young
Colleen Townsend
Natalie Wood
Wm. Frawley
Heffernan
Jim
Emily
Holm
Donald MacBride
Gene Krupa
Martha Davis
Akronois Proclaims Poppy Day in Honor of War Dead
Mayor W G Adams proclaims Saturday May 28 as Poppy Day in Akron Iowa urging all residents to wear memorial poppies from The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary to honor those who died in World War I and World War II and all veterans.
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Akron
W. G. Adams
United States of America
I. V. G. Adams
Iowa
American Legion
American Legion - Auxiliary
Vv. G. Adams
Trinity Lutheran Church Notices and Local Services
Trinity Lutheran Church announces no services Sunday. Craig church holds services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Iowa District Convention at Wartburg College Waverly May 30 to June 3. Bible Camp at Okoboji June 2–6. St Matthew Chatsworth reports no services. Ladies Aid not meeting Friday June 3.
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Trinity
Craig
Iowa
Wartburg College
Waverly
Okoboji
Akron High School Class of 1949 Diploma Day
Baccalaureate services drew a good crowd for Akron High School Class of 1949 with 31 graduates. The commencement Friday May 27 will present 31 diplomas, with Dr. Earl A. Roadman of Morningside College as speaker. Program includes processional, salutatory, music, valedictory, awards, address, and presentation of diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl A. Roadman
Morningside College
Sioux City
Roadman
Midwest
Claire Dalton
J. A. Pannhuk
William Neal
Pion Tietite
Births at Akron Hospital May 1949 list
Birth notices from Akron Hospital record six newborns in May 1949. A daughter to Frank Wyant of Elk Point on May 1. a son to Robert Michael of Westfield on May 22. a daughter to Ivyl Small of Akron on May 20. a son to Francis Mackey of Elk Point on May 26. a son to Eldon Bryant east of Akron on May 26. and a son to Leonard Wilken of Akron on May 26.
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Akron Hospital
Frank Wyant
Elk Point
Robert Michael
Westfield
Ivyl Small
Akron
Francis Mackey
Eldon Bryant
Leonard Wilken
Mrs Eliza Gadd Is A Medical Patient At Akron Hospital
Mrs Eliza Gadd is listed as a patient at Akron Hospital. The entry indicates ongoing care or admission status with no additional details about diagnosis or length of stay.
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Eliza Gadd
Akron Hospital
Adaville Evangelical United Brethren Church Notice
The Lord refreshes His people and Christ is the answer to your needs. Church school 10:00 a m, morning worship 11:00, evening services canceled due to Youth Baby at Grand Meadow church. Prayer service Wednesday 7:30, choir practice after. Vacation Bible School June 6 to 12. Virgil E Shickell, Minister.
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Christ
Grand Meadow Church
Virgil E. Shickell
Vacation Bible School Weekly Schedule and Services
Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 2:30 pm Vacation Bible School. Friday 8:00 pm Closing exercises. Sunday 10:30 am morning worship with the Rev Miss Ruff representing the Jewish Mission. 11:30 am Sunday school. 2:45 pm Annual Memorial Days services with Rev Miss Ruff and Mr Contour as speakers and musician. Wednesday 8:00 pm prayer service 8:45 pm choir rehearsal. D A Miller Minister.
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Miss Ruff
Contour
D. A. Miller
Plymouth Presb Church Morning Worship Program
Morning worship at 11:00 with regular services while the pastor is away on vacation. Dr. L W Simpson of Buena Vista College Sociology Department will speak on Sunday morning May 9. Dr. Henry Olson, president of Buena Vista College, will be guest speaker Sunday morning June 5. Robert Rushing, Minter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Simpson
Sociology
Buena Vista College
Henry Olson
Robert. Rushing
Minter
Akron stores to close Memorial Day across town
Memorial Day closures noted in Akron with residents traveling, visitors from Plattsmouth and Casper, and a large rain benefiting local crops. A lightning strike injured a light pole, cutting street lights until repairs. Community events included a P E O picnic and a Plymouth REA range demonstration with prizes and free lunch scheduled for June 2 at Akron School Auditorium.
Renew search for unknown tuberculosis cases in Plymouth County
Public health nurse Miss Ruth Van Alstine renewed the search for tuberculosis in Plymouth County around May 20. She visits exposed individuals, gathers case histories, and invites them to skin tests. chest x rays will follow if skin tests react. The program is the tenth annual contact case finding, financed by the Plymouth County Tuberculosis Association and State Health Department, with support from local physicians groups and Christmas Seal funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth van Alstine
Plymouth County
Miss van Alstine
R. J. Fisch
County Medical Society
L. H. Flancher
State Department of Health
Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association
State Health Department
Plymouth County Tuberculosis Association
The
Flandher
Catholic Church Services St Patrick's Akron
St Patrick s Church Akron announces Mass times on the first, third and fifth Sundays at 8 00 am and on the second and fourth Sundays at 9 30 am Confessions are heard Saturdays before the first third and fifth Sundays at 4 00 pm and 8 00 pm
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Catholic Church
St. Patrick's
Akron
St Catherine Westfield Mass Confessions Schedule
Confessions will be heard one half hour before Mass on the second and fourth Sundays each month at St Catherine Westfield. Pastor Father C Ernst notes the parish observance and invites attendance.
Memorial Day Observed Here With Parade and Services
The usual Memorial Day exercises will be held next Monday May 30 and local businesses will close all day. Ex service men are urged to attend in uniform forenoon observance. The parade forms at the Masonic Temple corner at 9 30 a.m. led by color bearers and the Akron High School band. They march to the Big Sioux river bridge for services to honor the sailor dead then proceed to Catholic and Riverside cemeteries for ceremonies for departed soldiers. The monument to the unknown dead in Riverside will host the patriotic program with State Representative J Henry Lucken as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Akron
Big Sioux River
Catholic
Riverside
Riverside Cemetery
J. Henry Lucken
Akron Baseball on Akron Grounds May Evening
A baseball game is listed for Akron on a Tuesday evening in May between Akron and Ligon's Colored All Stars. The item notes a local matchup featuring Black players, reflecting community baseball activity on the Akron grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Vermilion
Vermillion
Ligon All-Stars
Ligon
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Norka
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H. F. Stief
St. John's Lutheran Church
Preston Township
Patricia Montagne
Joan Breitbarth
Patricia Dirks
Power of
Jesus
Roy
R. B. Brown
J. R. Shoulberg
Board of Education
J. A Pannhuk
Akron H. S
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Myatt
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Hawarden
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Clarence Miller
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Father C, Ernst
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