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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
4
The Lutheran community reports a Sunday service, rain-delayed activities, and a confirmation class of eight girls and four boys at the Lutheran chapel. A reunion of confirmands followed with Rev. Toineis delivering an address. Invitations extended for former classes, and local residents attended gatherings at various homes amid continued rain.
Domestic science teachers and food authorities urge housewives to read labels on all food articles. The National Pure Food Law requires ingredient lists to help consumers choose healthful foods and avoid low grade baking powders containing alum or unsafe additives. Royal Baking Powder Co of New York promotes label clarity and safety.
Mrs Hult Byren Roy and Mrs Johnson were dinner guests of Martin Johnson last Sunday spending the Wasik with Mrs Hult Byren Roy and Mrs Johnson context.
Special correspondence from Pleasant Hill describes rain delaying ministers, Sunday school at 10 30 and services to follow. Measles cases improve, local folks visit relatives in Elk Point and Hinton. Dedication of Ahlsboro church noted, Children’s Day preparations begin with instructors Mrs Heeren and Mrs Hofstnad. Roy H Garlock’s return to Sunnyside High discussed amid school board debates on tuition and graduation clothes.
Special correspondence reports on Mrs. C I Koopps mother Mrs Clark returning from eastern relatives visit and staying with daughter. Guests at the wedding in Sioux City of Miss W Nevadoh Hesketh and R Nagen Friend. Various local activities include a senior dinner, high school debates, and faculty notes at Happy Hollow School with perfect attendance records and rainy week conditions.
Chatsworth residents Interact at Dr Roland home while Akron visitors Mrs A Miller and daughter Miss Mantle call on the Bennett family. Mrs Geo Van Allen arrives from Deadwood to visit her parents. The Spinsterily Return from Alaska played to a large audience at the opera house. School closes Friday. A charity game pits schoolboys against award tied men. D K Bennett attends funeral of Mrs Selma Peterson in Hawarden then Big Springs. Geo Weller praises fortunes and auto purchase. C D Stevens returns from Minneapolis, Minot and Highmore after a lead deal.
Local notes from Happy report social calls and trips. Nick Willer sent a Toledo style update to Akron. Mrs Mia Schweleow and family visited Hawarden. Louis Meether attended as a Hawarden visitor. Leora Laughton spent Sunday with the Barings. A G Pletcher made an Akron business trip after Saturday. The Old Maids convention continued in Chatsworth Saturday evening with locals attending. Pauline Barinsky and Henry Lueschen visited Wm Barinsky Sr on Tuesday evening.
Westfield notes a string of social updates including Mrs Clark visiting from Wednesday, Jas Reilly returning from medical treatment in the city, Miss Chace Homer guest at D F Cassel, Mrs Vradenberg back home Saturday, and Miss Jennie Moe opening a dressmaking shop and ice cream parlor in the Doyle building. Also mentions Phil and Tracy as a train passenger to Le Mars and Jus Burnight with Henry Bilas in a brief listing.
A jumble of names and events records visitors and travels across towns. Rochester residents and relatives, including Mayo and Mia from Hawarden, returned home after visits. Gladys Miller finished school work in Akron. Chester McGrath and Mra T J Martin. graduations and lectures at Westel High School and Congregational church noted. turkey lecture by Miss Foals attracted few attendees. many Elk Point and Sioux City visits reported. Trinity College student Joseph Tracy back from home weekend.
Baseball game between Fairview and Akron at Riversinux Park postponed due to rain. Next Sunday Akron hosts Vermillion in season opener with new players added for revenge. Prizes awarded for feats include shirts and cigars. first error sends a player to jail for two weeks. Local excitement builds for a record crowd at the season kickoff.
Dodge Brothers unveils a torsion automatic tester, claimed to be the only one besides a Japanese version, now exhibited at the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Chief Metallurgist PF E McCleery notes its autographic recording of torsion curves, replacing manual calculations and ensuring uniform part quality across crankshafts connecting rods and other components.
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