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Newspaper

Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1947

Page

5

Athletic letter winners named by A H S coaches

The Akron High School athletic letter awards for the 1946 47 term were announced at the Activity Banquet. Recipients include Charles Adams Alan Arkin Gordon Boden Richard Dirks Donald Gale and others across Football basketball track baseball and girls basketball with captains Lowell Nall Delores Andersen and Norman Morehead among seniors. Memorial Day observance set for May 30 with parade led by the high school band and American Legion participants. Garvis Barr of Waterloo Iowa visited relatives this week.

Akron ‘Public Charles Adams Buddy Amundson Alan Arkin Richard Ball Gordon Boden Malcolm Brody Don Campbell John Dalton Richard Dirks Donald Gale Orville Efarri John Harvey Harlan Hummel Lowell Ball Jason Philips Wayne McCorkell Elwood Marienau Robert Jones Dwight Jones Donald Koch Jack Lamoureux Daryl McCormick Norman Morehead Virgil Morehead Lowell Nall Akron Masonic Temple American Legion Big Sioux River Riversaide

Henry Eichacker Called by Death

Henry Eichacker Akron resident dies after a short illness at age 78. Born in Dyersville Iowa he married Gertrude Faust in 1907 and moved to Akron in 1915 where he farmed and raised stock. Survived by wife three children four grandchildren two brothers and two sisters with funeral at St Patrick’s Church. Pallbearers listed among local relatives and attendees noted from Iowa.

Henry Eichacker Akron Mr. Eichacker Dyersville Iowa Gertrude Faust Henry Paul Helen Flueger St. Patrick's Catholic Church Chas. Ernat Gary Hartman John McInnis Otto Popken Frank Trautt Art Huebner Tony Weidenfeller Cathryn Bankula North Buena Vista Mary Acott Louis Bichacker Manchester Alta L. Sawin Phyllis George A. Rembs Howard Faust LeMara

Well Known Akron Citizen John W Hedges Dead

Prominent Akron resident John W. Hedges died at Sacred Heart Hospital LeMars at 12 30 Sunday morning May 26 1947 after a week of treatment for heart trouble. Born Lillehammer Norway May 29 1870 he was nearly 75. He Worked in grain business across Nebraska Elk Point Dell Rapids and Akron retiring after his elevator burned. Survived by wife Floy and was the last surviving immediate relative. Funeral at home Monday conducted by Rev Ellis L Jackson First Baptist with Riverside cemetery burial. Also notes Pleasant Hill Evangelical United Brethren church announces Rev J B Tracey returns Vermillion charges for summer and Vacation Bible School June 2 9 11 30 with Ladies Aid meeting June 3 at church

John W. Hedges Akron Sacred Heart Hospital LeMars Mr. Hedges Lillehammer Norway United States Points Nebraska Elk Point Dell Rapids Akron Milling Company Fields & Hedges Floy Ellis L. Jackson First Baptist Church Riverside Cemetery Pleasant Hill

Brule Creek Luth Church Announces Week Schedule

Brule Creek Lutheran Church posts Sunday school at 10 Worship at 11 Vacation Bible School opens Friday at 2 Memorial Day lunch funded by Cemetery Association Brotherhood meeting Friday 8 PM at Immanuel Church Pastor I Hastad urges fifty cent lunch funds.

Brule Creek Luth The Cemetery Association the Brotherhood Immanuel Church Hastad

Local News Notes and Events Around the Midwest

Mrs Emil Johnson visited Sioux City last Friday. Lowell Hoschier left to visit relatives in Tulsa. Billie Neal and James Smith were in Sioux City Sunday. Michael Foley visiting his brother in Eagle Lake Minnesota. N. 8. McKenzie visited the Willis home in Sioux City. Mrs. Wm. Kelley of Hawarden and Mrs. Goldie Barr of Water loo visited relatives. Chas. M. Allen returned from Long View Washington. Akron baseball vs Schaller Friday May 30 and vs Hawarden Thursday June 65 at 8 15. Admission 60c and 30c. Henry Hassel visited family in Onawa. His son David will move here. The Adna Waterbury Weeks farm near the South Dakota line sold for sli per acre to Harry R. Smith. Freedom lodge invite to Storm Lake diamond anniversary June 6 at 8 00 with buffet supper. Contact C C Moore. A freak May snowfall on May 28 caused damage to fruit trees and tender plants with risk to small grain and corn. Earlier heavy snows on May 10 1946 and May 9 1945 noted.

Emil Johnson Sioux City Lowell Hoschier Tulsa Okla Billie Neal James Smith Michael Foley James Eagle Lake Minn McKenzie Ed. Willis Wm. Kelley Hawarden Jastgater Goldie Barr Waterloo Chas. M. Allen Verle Allen Long View Wash Akron Schaller Henry’ Hassel Onawa Towa David Dill Adna Waterbury Weeks Here South Dakota Harry R. Smith Sportland Hood B. Culver Harmon Pee Egakeman Sioux Cwigt Kimmel Swift McGraw California Frank Jacobs H. H. Wetzeler Alta Laws Charles University of South Dakota Vermillion Ralph Rasmussen Graettinger Mr. Rasmussen

Akron Ball Team Upsets Rockets In Night Contest

Akron opens its 1947 baseball season with a night game under 160,000 watt lights drawing about a thousand fans. The Akron team, led by lefty Swift and Beaubien,built a 5 to 4 lead by the fifth inning while Omaha Rockets answer with a late surge. Murphy leads Rockets with three hits including a triple, Day belts a homer for Akron, and the game remains tied 7-7 into the seventh before further action.

Akron Omaha Rockets Ball Field V. G. Adama Jocal Adams Burton Swift Lefty Swift Douglas Swift Murphy Morrig Merryman Miller Oliver B. Tucker Beaubien Er. Tucker Tucker Brown C. Hartman EL Tucker Rockets Morris Day Collins Bob Tucker Sioux City Hartman Rocket Wright Chuck Wetzeler Wetzeler Daniel Williams Wecomes Murphy Daniels Hl. Tucker

Talkie Chatter Norka Theatre Feature For The Coming Week

The Norka Theater announces a weekly program: Friday and Saturday May 30 and 31 feature the Maggie and Jiggs comedy Bringing Up Father with Joe Yule and Renie Riano. Sunday and Monday June 1 and 2 present the western drama Pursued with a suspenseful flashback theme. Wednesday June 4 offers a musical, Syrcothenis of Sigma Chi, featuring Five Minutes More Penthouse Serenade And Then It’s Heaven, The Sam Gaillard Trio and Frankie Carle with His Orchestra.

Norka Theatre Talking Picture Entertainment Norka Theater Maggie Jiggs Father Joe Yule Renie Riano Dinty's Tim Ryan Joe Devlin Jack Norton Dick Ryan Norka Screen Syrcothenis Sigma Chi Sam Gaillard Frankie Carle

Legion and Auxiliary Notes Update on June 8 Meeting

American Legion Auxiliary plans a June 8 meeting with officer elections and year end business. Hospital Tea proceeds of 60.60 were donated to the local hospital. Memorial Day attendance urged at 9 30 a m at the Masonic Temple with transportation provided. Poppy Day raised 218 35 from 1700 poppies sold. Barbara Boetger praised for her effort.

American Legion Auxiliary The Legion Masonic Temple Mary Sweeney Barbara Boetger

Akron bats subdued as Sportland tops Sioux City players

In a Western League park contest Akron fell 3 to 1 to Sportland of Sioux City. Lefty Swift pitched for Akron against Kimmel of Sportland in a tight pitchers’ duel as power issues dimmed floodlights. Akron loaded the bases in the first but could not score. Sportland broke through in the third and added in the eighth.

Akron Western League Sioux City Sportland Swift Kimmel Iimmel Miller Brown Merryman B. Tucker C. Hartman Bearbien R. Culver Hartman Culver Harman Moore Hond Harmon Talen Beaubien Game Land

Akron vs Sportland baseball game result and notes

Akron 00000100 01 Sportland 00200001 3. Arm Brown for Akron and Wariman for Sportland each had two runs. Harmon hit a home run for Sportland. Kimmel struck out 15. Umpires D. Bogenrief and A. Kuester. Several local names and family notices follow, including visits and travel updates.

Methodist Church Notes Special Day of Prayer and Vacation Bible School

The church observes a Special Day of Prayer on Sunday to honor those who sacrificed for others and promote peace. The Daily Vacation Bible School begins Monday at 9:00 a.m., with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. each week, led by Pastor Albert A. Howe.

America Albert A. Howe

Plymouth Church Hosts Sampson for Jubilee Bible Message

Rev Dr L W Sampson of Presbyterian College will speak at Plymouth Presbyterian Church on Sunday June 1 in pastor absent General Assembly. Sunday school at 10 am with lesson In quietness and confidence shall be your strength. Pray for God to bless the Plymouth Diamond Jubilee and Anniversary Ministry messages.

L. W. Sampson Presbyterian College General Assembly Cod Plymouth Budd Theo. C. Shibert

Trinity Lutheran Church Events Open House Worship and Camp

Trinity Lutheran Church lists Sunday school and Bible class at 9:00 a.m. Divine worship with Holy Communion at 11:00 a.m. A softball game features Akron versus Craig on Thursday evening at Preston Township. Bible Camp at Lake Okoboji runs June 6 to 7 with registration June 6 at 8:00 a.m. Junior choir practice Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Luther League confirms class reception on Monday evening, June 2. Verse from Psalm 28:12 and note that camp opens June 9. Welcome to worship.

Trinity Lutheran Church J. A. Fannkuk Preston Township Akron Vs Craig Lake Okoboji Luther League

St Math Lutheran Chatworth Church Service Schedule

St Math Lutheran Church Chatsworth lists Sunday school at 7:00 p.m. divine worship with Holy Communion at 7:00 p.m. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday June 4 hosted by Mrs. John Ludwigs, Mission Festival on Sunday June 16.

Ladies’ Aid John Ludwigs

First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Vacation Bible School

The First Baptist Church lists events for May 29 through June 1 including prayer at the manse, Sunday School led by Alvin Peterson, and a daily Vacation Bible School with 11:00 morning worship themed Refurnishing Your Faith. Activities include choir practice June 4, Ladies Association, and midweek prayer hour. contact 2301. Ellis L. Jackson pastor. Big Springs Baptist Church operations noted with June 2–6 Vacation Bible School under minister D A Miller, including Sunday worship and Bible study nights.

Alvin Peterson Ladies’ Association Jug Coleman Emery Tucker Robert Adams Emma Allen Big Springs Baptist Church D. A, Miller

Des Moines Visit Highlights Local Family Ties

Donald Smith visited his father and relatives in Des Moines over Sunday. Mrs Ione Brown of Pierre South Dakota arrived to visit her stepmother. Calif couple Mrs Carrie Haynes and Mr L J WahI are due to arrive for a visit. Mrs Harold Crain and daughter Margaret of Iowa City visited relatives. Mrs Worl Milsferd of Algona and daughter Lynn stayed with relatives. Sports notes include Akron Junior Legion baseball and a local game. A tuberculosis skin test and x-ray drive is set for Le Mars Clinic June 4 with Miss Ruth Van Alstine coordinating. An Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars was instituted at the Legion Hall with Zelpha Earith as instituting officer and many Sioux City officers assisting.

Donald Smith Des Moines Ione Brown Pierre 5. D Carrie Haynes L. J. Wahi Long Beach Calif Harold Crain Margaret Iowa City L. J. Cross Worl Milsferd Lynn Algona Iowa S. W. Fredell Basehall Akron Schaller Hawarden Blaine Root Sioux Falls Sgt Gene Root New York Alton Junior Legion Merrill Hull Fara Bob Jones J. Lamoureux le Mars Plymouth County Ruth van Alstine Shejas Veterans of Foreign Wars Legion Hall Zelpha Earith Sioux City Zelpha Urith Mayme Bates Mary Anne Tieck Rose Dingledine Florence Wettermar Katherine Jones Edna Leming May Mayer Jean Ege Marjorie Harder Gertrude Harris Emma Solvsberg Esther Lavine Lena Meyers Emma Thompson Mabel Cussen Mary Bagan Elyie Lockie Ann Maltby Ethel Haggerty Eva Johnson Georgia Thorson

Akron High school awards diplomas to Class of 1947

Forty four graduates—twenty three girls and twenty one boys—received diplomas at the Akron High School Commencement in the School Auditorium last Wednesday. The program featured a processional, salutatory by Bonnie Adama and Richard Dirks, a high school chorus, a valedictory by Teanna Meske, and remarks by Rev. DeLoss Marken on maturity and duty. Diplomas were presented by Board President Gerald F. Smith, with awards for scholarship, attendance and efficiency announced by Supt. R. B. Brown.

Akron High School Marjorie Oleson Chas Ernst Bonnie Adama Richard Dirks Teanna Meske R. B. Brown DeLoss Marien Veterans’ Hospital Des Moines Marken Supt. Brown Gerald F. Smith Board of Education J. A. Pannhuk Norman Morehead Randanl Pollock Virgil Willer Iona Trosmeter Lavina Chambers Wayne McCorkell Elaine Larsen Marie Weidenfeller Robert Lias Darlene Schneider Marilyn Schneider Donna

Vacation Bible School At First Church Reports Strong Interest

Continued on last page, Vacation Bible School began Monday with good attendance and active Bible study. Ladies' Aid to meet at the church Tuesday June 3 with Mrs Harold Peck leading devotional and program. Lord's Day services at usual hours, Bible school at ten and worship at eleven, message on the church history from Pentecost. GEO. WORLEY, Pastor.

Ladies’ Aid Harold Peck Pentecost Geo. Worley

Akron High School Nips Alvord Nine In Final Spring Game

The Akron High School baseball team defeated Alvord High 7 to 6 in a late season Friday afternoon contest at Alvord. Akron led early, Alvord benefited from a third inning error plagued rally, and Akron surged in the seventh inning after Ball reached on an error. Ball started on the mound for Akron.

Akron Alvord High Alvord Pat Ball

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Garvis Barr Grant Barr Freedom Lodge Jewel Lodge Storm Lake C. D. Jory Sheldon Al~ron Lodge C. C. Moore Bidwest Legion and Auxiliary Notes Fast Sportland Club Methodist Church Plymouth Presb. Church First Church OF Christ A.hls Red Raiders
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