Burnight Dies Sudden at Akron Home May 27
Thomas L. Burnight, 71, prominent Akron resident, died of a heart attack Saturday morning. Born July 1882 in Pennsylvania, he lived in Akron most of his life. He was a longtime director and vice president of the First National Bank of Akron and had business ties in Buick agency work with Wade & Burnight. He is survived by son T. Robert Burnight, stepson J. C. Kennedy, four grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral held at St. Patrick’s Church with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
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Akron
Thomas L. Burnight
Mr. Burnight
7. L. Burnight
Pennsylvania
Sioux City
J.C. Wade
Buick Company
Wade" & Burnight
Burnight
First National Bank of Akron
Sor
T. Robert Burnight
Naval’ Research Laboratory
Washington, D. C
J. C. Kennedy
Susan
Kathy
David Blanchard
Sisseton
S. C
James Kennedy
Iowa City
Ed. Burnight
Pat Burnight
J. F. Brown
Sandra
Mechanicsville
Iowa
Akron Girl Weds Sioux City Man
Miss Janet Lea Heyl of Akron and Gail F. Grimsley of Sioux City married May 8 at the Cathedral of the Epiphany. Rev Dean Walker officiated with Albert Morgan organist and Pierce Wall singing. Bridal party included Marilyn Hughrer as bridesmaid. After a wedding trip to Denver, the couple resides at 411 Seventh Avenue, Sioux City.
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Janet Lea Heyl
Lester Heyl
Akron
Gail F. Grimsley
Sam Grimsley
Grandview Boulevard
Sioux City
Cathedral of the Epiphany
Dean Walker
Albert Morgan
Pierce Wall
Paris Angelicus
Marilyn Hughrer
Nail Grimslay
Don Burke
Bill Linden
Immanuel Church and Union Creek Lutheran Notices
Immanuel Lutheran Church services listed with Sunday 9 50 am Sunday school 11 am morning worship and Wednesday choir rehearsal. Public confirmation class exam Friday 8 pm and Sunday June 6 confirmation service. Union Creek Lutheran Church schedule includes Sunday worship 9 30 am Sunday school 10 30 am Bible classes resumed Tuesday 8 30 10 am May 31 no classes Thursday 2 30 pm Ladies Aid hosted by Mrs Lloyd Miller and Mrs Max Wreugdenhil. Wednesday 8 pm choir practice Friday June 4 8 pm public examination of confirmation Bliss in Immanuel parlors.
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Immanuel
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LUTH
Churca David J. Roy
Union Creek Luth
David J. Roy
Ladies’ Aid
Lloyd Miller
Max Wreugdenhil
Brutle Creek Luth Church Weekly Schedule
Brutle Creek Lutheran Church lists Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. Sunday school and 11:00 a.m. worship. A Bible Camp begins Monday May 31 at 7:45 p.m. at Augustana Academy with afternoon registration. Camp ends Thursday noon. Thursday 2:30 p.m. Ladies Aid with hostesses Mrs Everett Peterson and Mrs Hjalmer Abraham. Cradle Roll program led by Mrs Carl Nelson. Pastor L Hastad.
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Augustana Academy
Ladies’ Aid
Everett Peterson
Hjalmer Abraham
Carl Nelson
L. G. Hastad
Local News Notes Akron township events and community doings
Preston Township Farm Bureau ladies host a picnic at Akron Park at 6:00 p m on June 6. Sioux Valley Extension Club to meet at Mrs Chris Luchts home on Friday June 4. Public library hours for summer: Tuesdays Fridays 3 00 to 5 00 p m and Saturdays 7 30 to ay 30 o clock. Memorial poppies from American Legion Auxiliary distributed with calls for donations. Patricia Dirks to receive B S degree from Gustavus Adolphus College May 30 with internship at Swedish Hospital School of Medical Technology. Akron town baseball team holds workouts at City Park in advance of home opener May 17. next home game May 30 with admission 50 cents adults 16 and up, 25 cents 10 to 16, under ten free. John F Schuchard directs bookings with eight June games expected.
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Preston Township
Elsie Lucht
Margaret Bay
Ray Ogden
Gene Ogden
Ottumwa
Chicago
Ill
Pearl Parriott
Ogden
American Legion Auxiliary
Argonné
Korea
Patricia’ Dirks
J. Fred Dirks
Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter
Minnesota
Patricia
Swedish Hospital School of Medical Technology
Minneapolis
Akron Town
City Park
Ak‘yon
Mann’s Sporting Goods
Sioux City
Akron
Hudson
S. C
John F. Schuchard
Graduation marks closing of Akron Public Schools
Akron public school graduation list names the class of 1964 with dozens of graduates including Sylvia Adams Eileen Barinsky Thomas Dalton and Mary Parker. The notice lists graduates alphabetically by surname with full names and middle initials.
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Akron Public Schools
Sylvia Gail Adams
Eileen Joyce Barinsky Thomas Joseph Dalton
Mary Lou Frerichs Arthur George Friedrich
Gladys Marie Harkness
Leland Harris
Katherine
Maree Heider
Gene R. Hewitt
Shirley Ann Hoff
Marian Johnson
Joyce Ellen Jurgensen Donald Francis Kapfer
Madonna Rose Kapfer
Mary Lou Kjose
Marlene Joan McVay
Marilyn I. Parker
Norma Lee Parker Russell K. Parker
Donald R. Peters
Marvin Russell Powell
Janice Marion Robbins
Marilyn Jane Root
James R. Scranton
Marlent Ann Simek
Shirley Ann Wakeman
Janiece Laree Waterbury
Mary Ellen Wetzeler
Akron High School Graduation Held for Class of 1954
The Akron High School Class of 1954 held its Baccalaureate and Commencement on May 23 and 24 at the School Auditorium. Rev W C Yeager delivered the Baccalaureate address on education, with music by student ensembles and ushers from the Class of 1955. Commencement featured remarks by Allen P Burkhardt and valedictory by James R Scranton, followed by scholarship and award presentations including American Legion trophies and college scholarships for Scranton and others.
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Akron High School
W. C. Yeager
Mini ‘Ster
First Church of Christ
D. H. James
Raymond Bjork
Charles R. Kruse
Carol Boe
Dianne Sayles
Sam Philips
Henry J. Dirks
Marlene McVay
Battle of Jericho
O. L. Scranton
Allen P. Burkhardt
Norfolk
Nebraska
Burkhardt
Marian Johnson
James R. Scranton
Cecil G. McGinnis
Orville Johnson
American Legion Auxiliary
Janice Robbins
FB. F. Kerr
American Legion
Talkie Chatter Promises Then and Now at Norka Theatre
The Norka Theatre will screen a comedy drama Half a Hero starring Red Skelton on May 28 and 29 and a western technicolor Shane with Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, and Van Heflin from May 30 to June 1. The article notes Skelton’s standout performance and the film’s relatable family plot.
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Norka Theatre
Talking Picture
Red Skelton
Skelton
Jean Hagen
Shawn
van Heflin
Share
Alan Ladd
Wyoming
Jean Arthur
Brandon de Wildé
Shane
Grand Teton Mountains
Former Westfield Woman Died in California
Mrs. Fred Irwin formerly Mrs. Marion Ceilley of Westfield Iowa died Sunday May 28 1954 in San Francisco Funeral services were held in Akron Immanuel Lutheran church Friday May 28 at 230 p m with Rev D J Roy officiating burial followed in Riverside cemetery Surviving are two daughters Mrs R J Baker of Akron and Mrs H D Johnson of Des Moines a son Walter Ceilley Cedar Falls Iowa six grandchildren and two great grandchildren Community offers sympathy to the bereaved relatives
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Fred Irwin
San Francisco
Calif
Marion Ceilley
Westfield
Iowa
Akron
Immanuel Lutheran Church
D. J. Roy
Riverside Cemetery
R. J. Baker
H. D. Johnson
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and School Program
Mrs. Harold Crain visits Iowa City relatives while Ms and Mrs John H Peters and Mr and Mrs Darrell Peters with son visit Peoria over the weekend. Perry Varderbeck remains in serious condition after transfer from University Hospital Iowa City. Dr and Mrs W J Brunner host visitors including Ray Hammerly and child ren from Newton and Harry Brunner of Prairie City. Vernard J Small leaves for Jacksonville Florida to join the Marine Aviation Detachment after a furlough with his parents Avery and Mrs. Small. Mrs Henry Stark and daughter Wendy from Milwaukee visit with her parents B Gusman. Jack Gusman moves from California to Des Moines and is met by daughter Rickie. Achievement program at St Joseph school features one act comedy Events at Slowville Station and music by pupils. Rev Fr J G Skahill presents awards. corsages for Sisters M Rose Therese and M Olivia.
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Harold Crain
Iowa City
L. J. Cross
John H. Peters
Darrell Peters
Peoria
Perry Varderbeck
University Hospital
W. J. Brunner
Ray Hammerly
Newton
Iowa
Harry Brunner
Prairie City
Dr. Brunner
Pe. Vernard J. Small
Jacksonville
Florida
Marine Aviation Detachment
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Avery Small
Henry Stark
Wendy
Milwaukee
B. Gusman
Jack Gusman
California
Des Moines
Rickie
St. Joseph School
Slowville Station
J G. Skahill
M. Rose Therese
M. Olivia
Rites Held for S W Fredell in Akron Community
Sigfred W. Fredell age 75 died May 19 1954 in Clinton Iowa from a heart attack while returning from Battle Creek Michigan. He lived in Union County South Dakota and Akron Iowa where he and wife Hilma were long active in Immanuel Lutheran Church. He left a daughter Evelyn Milstead two granddaughters and siblings and many friends. Funeral held May 22 at Immanuel Lutheran with Pastor Roy officiating. Burial in Union Creek Cemetery.
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Sigfred W. Fredell
Akron
Clinton
Iowa
Battle Cresk
Mich
Sigfred William Fredell
Liksberg
Skaraborgs
Law
Vestergotland
Sweden
John Fredrick Fredell
America
Redfield
South Dakota
Sioux City
Sioux Valley Township
Union County
Union Creek Lutheran i
Fredells
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Fredell
Teddy
Hilma
Ore
Evelyn Milstead
Lynne
Deborah Mistead
Battle Creek
Malcom
Boulder
Immanuel Lutheran
David
Roy
Ower Berg
Milton Anderzon
Henning Shoulberg
Albert Anderson
Alve Ericson
Raymond Ericson
Grant Gassman
Arnold Helseth
Lloyd Miller
Yeterment
Union Creek
Elmer Fredell
Minneapolis
Poppy Day Drive Urges Support For Disabled Vets
American Legion Auxiliary announces May 29 as poppy day to aid disabled veterans and families. Poppy sales volunteers urged to contact Edith Gant or Poppy Sales HQ at Akron Appliance Store. Also notes district convention at Marcus on May 19 and Memorial Day parade May 31 with gathering at Masonic Hall. Nels Hutton, 65, a feed grinding truck operator, took his own life by hanging in a Brunaville garage last Friday morning.
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Edith Gant
Akron
Marcus
Masonic Hall Corner
Nels Hutton
Brunaville
Wesley Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Events
Morning worship at 9 and 11 with a sermon on The Preparation for Power Through Prayer. Nursery, vacation church school for K-9, and no classes on weekends or May 1st. Memorial Day observance planned for Monday. Various church groups meet midweek including Women’s Society, Senior Choir, Senior Youth Fellowship, and a dinner choir rehearsal. Annual Conference begins June 11 at Grace Methodist Church in Sioux City, Iowa.
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Wesley Methodist Church
Donald HM. James
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Hichard Prussing
Dinier
Harry
Nelson
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Paul Steel
Kurt Silkebakken
J. d. Krotzig
Paul Stoel
Harry B. Nelson
C. le Scranton
J. R. Kerr
Airs
Prenger
Grace Methodist Church
Sioux City
Towa
Memorial Day Parade and Services Set in Akron
Memorial Day observances in Akron will begin Monday with a downtown parade led by the Akron High School band, followed by veterans and auxiliary groups. Services at Sioux River bridge and Riverside cemetery include Gettysburg Address read by a student and a firing squad, with a St Patrick's cemetery service to follow. Legionnaires are asked to assemble at 9 15 p m in uniform at the Legion hall.
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Akron
Colors and Color Guard
American Legion Auxiliary
V. F. W. Auxiliary
American Legion
Sioux River Bridge
Riverside Cemetery
Legion Hall
Mordauy
Akron Community News Roundup Salutes Visitors and Local Happenings
Local residents from Cherokee Sioux City and beyond visit Akron families over the weekend. Attendees include Mrs Lloyd Molstad of Sioux City Mrs K L Everett and daughter Mrs J L Clayton of San Francisco Mrs Henry Meinen and granddaughter Judy Kay Fox in Emery S D. Akron High track squad places at Ames with Jim Scranton earning a fourth in discus. Town votes overwhelmingly to renew Northwestern Bell Telephone franchise.
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Carl Hartmann
Cherokee
K. L. Everett
Lloyd Molstad
Sioux City
M. Brownmiller
Sioux Cty
Anna Degen
Borchers
Chicago
Arden Brown
A. W. Johnson
J. L. Clayton
Dan Blake
Hubbard
Iowa
Blake
Ben Hartmann
Evanston
Margaret Hartmann
Edwin Utesch
Utesch
Shirley Heider
F. Heider
Akron
Charles Hyke
Ames
Jim Scranton
Tommy Dalton
Kenneth Blake
Sam Philips
Leonard Koch
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Akron Stores Close Monday for Decoration Day
Akron stores and business places will be closed Monday May 31 to observe Decoration Day. The note urges extra shopping Friday and Saturday to cover the two day holiday. Akron Commercial Club notes from Akron Community Hospital report several medical patients including Russell Carroll Elk Point and several tonsillectomy patients. A son was born May 22 1954 to Mr and Mrs Donald Koch east of town and another son was born May 25 1954 to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Raymond of Beresford SD.
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Akron
Akron Commercial Club
Russell Carroll
Elk Point
Lorene
Don Campbell
Robert
Elmo Fletcher
George Carlson
Long Beach
Calif
Minnie ‘Raynor
Donald Koch
Town
Lawrence Raymond
Beresford
S. D
Rail workers swap posts on Milwaukee line
Ben Rickers who was employed on the Milwaukee railroad in West Yards Sioux City has moved to the local section. Alvin Oaks formerly on the section here has been named section foreman at Avon South Dakota.
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Ben Rickers
Milwaukee Railroad
West Yards
Sioux City
Alvin Oaks
Avon, S. D
Work Started On State Highway 12
A contract for grading 7 637 miles of Highway 12 from Hawarden to Chatsworth will be let by the state highway commission at Amos. Iva Van Buskirk Construction Co. Hawarden was notified. The project covers from the Chicago and Northwestern railroad south of Hawarden to Chatsworth with two 150 foot bridges near Chatsworth and 17 reinforced concrete box culverts. Black topping of Highway 12 south of Chatsworth through Akron to Westfield began last week. The new graded highway in Sioux county will connect with the hard surface portion in Plymouth county.
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Hawarden
Chatsworth
State Highway Commission
Amos
Iva van Buskirk Construction Co
Chicago and Northwestern
Akron
Westfield
Sioux County
Plymouth County
Notice to Band Players and Prospective Members in Akron
Those who expect to play in the Akron summer band are asked to register at the school music room on Monday and Tuesday June 7 and 8 at 1 00 p m Interested parties may begin children in the band or join at earliest convenience
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Akron
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Brutle Creek Luth
S. W. Fredell
Akron Community Hospital
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