Softball Leagues Planned with Eight Teams at Park
Recreation director Mr. Les Jenkins reports eight teams to form for summer league play eight teams split evenly between Junior and Senior divisions. Games slated Tuesday and Thursday with schedules to follow once equipment arrives. Activities include volleyball badminton horseshoes croquet for older youths and sandpile story hour for tots. Open to girls and boys register Monday June 3 at 2:00 pm with Mr. Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Jenkins
Hing
Peration
Psonnel
Mr. Jenkins
Orton Orchestra Heads to Riverstour Ballroom Dance Night
Jimmy Caton and His Orchestra appear at Riversioux on Wednesday June 5 for an evening of dance music tailored to each tune. The leader, known for captivating dancers old and young, promises a friendly welcome and an enjoyable night for patrons seeking top entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Gaton
Riverstour
Jimmy
Jimmy Caton
Riversioux
County REA Plans Large Expansion Amid Pole Drives
Vincent E Buss manager of Plymouth County REA announces 675 miles of line to be built by end of next year. 500 new members in 1946 and 800 in 1947, as lines of aluminum and creosoted poles extend to Plymouth county and parts of Sioux Cherokee and Woodbury. Coordinator C H Mammen has finished staking yard poles for June 30 completion, enabling farms to wire for service. The cooperative has 137 carloads of insulated southern yellow pine poles on order, securing continued pole supply and a record year for new members among western Iowa REA co operatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent E. Buss
REA Co-Operative
Plymouth County
Sioux
Cherokee
Woodbury
Co-Operative
C. H. Mammen
Buss
Plymouth’ Electric Co-operative Association
Eo-Operative
Sunday and church notices from Trinity Lutheran and others
Community church notices list schedule for Trinity Lutheran Church Chatwsworth Big Springs Baptist and Riverside Cemetery. Activities include Sunday services Bible classes Vacation Bible School mission society meetings and a cemetery association note explaining mower delays due to strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Cemetery Association
Portland ‘Township
L. J. Cross
Local News Notes From Wagner to Akron Area
Local notes report visits by Wm Riley from Wagner S C and Howard Manning from Waterloo Iowa to relatives in the area. Edith Martin traveled west by air to Washington state. Gertrude Parker 68 of Elk Point died in Akron Hospital. services held. H L Smith and son James vacationed in Galveston Texas with granddaughters Connie and Patty Ord to join later. County reminders push 1946 Conservation program signups by June 1 at Elk Point office. Iowa primary interest low with only governor Republican and five other offices. J Henry Lucken new Republican candidate for state representative. Akron High School commencement addressed by Dr Edwin W Gunberg Siou Falls. 32 graduates received diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Riley
Wagner
S. C
Howard Manning
Waterloo
Iowa
Wm. Manning
Clyde Kirk
Racine
Wis
T. G. Rhodes
A. C. Mitchem
Dennis
Teresa
Jackie
Elwood
Nebr
Hobart
W. Ross
Edith Martin
Leslie
Washington
Gertrude H. Parker
Elk Point
Akron
A. A. Howe
Elk Point Methodist Church
H. L. Smith
James
Wayne Ord
Galveston
Texas
Plymouth County
J. Henry Lucken
Esteemed Akron Citizen Dies of Heart Attack
J W Kerr a well known Akron resident died Saturday noon May 25 1946 at age 71 years 10 months and 11 days from a heart attack while mowing the lawn at his home. He was born July 14 1874 in Union County South Dakota and lived on the old homestead before moving to Akron in 1923 with his son Har l. He left two sons Robert of Akron and Earl of Sioux City and two daughters Ethel Huff and Mabel Kerr both deceased. He was married to Anna Ridem who died in 1943. Funeral services were held May 27 at the Robert Kerr home and Methodist church with Harmony Boys quartet singing. Interment Riverside cemetery beside his wife and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kerr
Akron
James William Kerr
John Robert
Sarah Kerr
Union County
Dakota Territory
Anna Ridem
Robert
Earl
Sioux City
Ethel
R. E. Huff
Mabel
Kerr
United Brethren Church
Pleasant Hill
Tom Downey
Winner
S. D
Olaf ‘Hofstad
Alcester
Margaret Kerr
T. J. Kerr
North Platte
Nebr
J. H. Kerr
Frank F. Kerr
Robert Kerr
Methodist Church
A.A. Howe
Harmony Boys
Marvin
Eldon Huff
Fay Kerr
Harper Kerr
Herbert Clementson
Riverside Cemetery
Winner, M. D
Geo. Huddleston and Son
Minneapolis
Minn
Elk Point
Onion Creek Lutheran Church announces schedule
David J. Roy, pastor, notes no morning service on Sunday June 2 with 11:00 a m Sunday school and Bible classes. He attends Marion Hill church 70th anniversary in White City Kansas. Midweek study 8:00 p m Wednesday and Ladies Aid 3:00 p m Thursday in Luther Hall with hostesses Mrs Albert Anderson and Mrs Arnold Helseth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. A. Pannhuk
Ladies’ Aid
Frank Eden
Lake Okoboji
Jane
Brotherhood
Jehnreh
Elmo Fletcher
Henry ‘Steinert
Big Springs
Missionary Society
Arnold Lundgren
Algie. Larson
Cliff. Anderton
Theron Beck
Roy
Marion Hill Church
White City
Kansas
Lee Stoutenburg
Acta
Luther Hall
Albert Anderson
Arnold Helseth
Immanuel Lutheran Church announces events and visits
Miss Margaret Peterson speaks May 30 at 4 00 pm with refreshments to follow. Sunday school at 10 15 am. Pastor Roy attends anniversary in White City Kansas June 2. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 30 pm at Mrs Henning Shonlberg home. Adrienne DeJong visits sister in Hastings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Peterson
Rica
Roy
White City
Kansas
Henning Shonlberg
Norka Theatre Chatter Shows Coming Week Bill
The Norka Theatre offers a week of talking pictures headlined by Dont Fence Me In with Roy Rogers and crew on May 31 and June 1 a color drama The Enchanted Forest June 2 and 3 and The Great Mike on June 5. The program features a dog star and farmage of forest life with standout performances by Harry Davenport Edmund Lowe Brenda Joyce John Litel and child star Robert Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norka Theater
Talking Picture
Roy Rogers
Trigger
George
Gabby
Hayes
Dale Evans
Robert Livingston
Wang
Norka Screen
Mike
Stu Erwin
Robert
Buzzy
Dhenry
Legion Celebration at Hawarden June 3 4 Fun Shows
The American Legion Hawarden Iowa sponsors Art B Thomas Shows for Legion Fun Days on Monday and Tuesday June 3 and 4. The event features seven rides including the Spitfire wide and five new side shows with more than 35 concessions. An outdoor free show is presented twice daily at 2 and 8 p.m. All are invited to attend the Legion Fun Shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Hawarden
Iowa
Art B. Thomas
Hawar'den
Legion
Local notices from Hawarden region report visits and meetings
Mrs Alice Campbell returned Monday from a visit with her daughter and family in Sioux City. Next meeting of Hamilton Joons Not 490 will be at the Wim Skinner home north of Hawarden Monday evening June 3. Special meeting of Freedom lodge No 434 A F and A M Monday eve ning June 3 at 8 00 oclock with work in the second degree. Mr and Mrs Leo Beach of Salem Oregon Miss Nadine Bawl of Neosha Mo Mrs Lottie Coleman and Jerrine of Sioux City have been visiting the home of Mr and Mrs Darey Fletcher. Mrs Harley E Small and children came from Sioux City Saturday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Chas Hendricks and attend the graduation of her sister Miss Shirley Hendricks from Hawarden High School Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Campbell
Sioux City
Hamilton Joons
Wim. Skinner
Hawarden
Freedom Lodge
A. F
A. M
Leo Beach
Salem
Oregon
Nadine Bawl
Neasho
Lottie Coleman
Jerrine
Darey Fletcher
Harley E. Small
Sioux
Akron Ball Team Wins Openers Over Hawarden 9 to 2
In the Northwest Iowa semi pro league opener Akron defeated Hawarden 9 to 2 Sunday afternoon before a large crowd. Swalley pitched effectively as Akron built a lead with timely hitting including Hartman, Beaubien and Brown driving in runs. Hawarden struggles on offense, despite some baserunning, while Akron pulls away late with a big sixth inning and a decisive home run by Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Northwest Iowa
Hawarden
Westfield
Peron’ Swalley
Em. Tucker
Brown
Keystone
A. Beaubien
Bowden
Tom Martin
B. Beaubien
Phil. Beaubien
Muir
O’connor
Cr. Hartman
Hartman
Eli Tucker
Hove
A. Beau- Bien
Pitcher
Lime
Martin
Puel
Aunmnel
Akyron
Arm
Ent
Tucker
Brow
P. Buansen
Beaubien
C. Hartman
el. Tucker
Swalley
Witt
Schiefen
Tove
Cot
O'Connor
Miller
Ana
Goodmanson
P. Schiefen
Arm. Brown
Akron stores to open Wednesday evenings in summer
Starting Wednesday evening June 5 Akron stores and business places will be open each Wednesday evening until 10:00 p m This evening opening will remain in effect through the months of June July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AKRON
Adaville U B Church Sunday Schedule
The Adaville United Baptist Church lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a preaching service at 11 a.m. Evening services include a Young People's session and Bible study at I guess o'clock, with L. B. Foster as pastor leading the preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adaville
U. B
L. B. Foster
Akron Area Social Roundup and Local Events
Names of residents visiting relatives in Sioux City Hawarden and Remsen note social visits and family ties. Local weather mentions warmer days then a cooler spell with light rain. Akron Public Library summer hours announced. Akron Junior Legion beat Sportland Legion 6 to 1 with Bill Knockson no hitter until an error. Railway Brotherhood strike disrupted transport, ending after federal threats with a small pay raise. Birthday observances and extended family visits across Spencer Wilmont and nearby towns cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Junior Legion
Sportland Legion
Sioux City
Bill Knockson
Akron
Railway Brotherhood of Engineers and
Trimuan
Bert Kirkpatrick
Spencer, Town
Blanche Young
Ernest Crant
Wilmont
Minn
A. W. Johnson
Kirkpatrick
Jolson
Bessie Harden
Akron Girl Weds Chicago Man in May 20 Ceremony
Miss Lorraine Koplin, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Koplin of Akron Iowa, married Warren Hoffman of Chicago Illinois on May 20 1946 at Aldsworth Lutheran Church Union County Iowa. The double ring candlelight service featured Lohengrin’s Wedding March and a reception with pink and blue decor. The bride wore net over white satin with a pearl tiara and carried white roses and sweet peas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Koplin
Jand Mes
John Koplin
Akron
Towa
Warren Hoffman
Lewis Hoffman
Chicago
Aldshborg Lutheran Church
Union County
A. C. Edstrom
J. M. Larsen
Lois Edstrom
Miss Edstrom
Promise Moe
Mr. Larsen
Shirley Koplin
Beresford
Janice Klemme
LeMars
Iowa
Robert Klemme
Eldon Optin
Wilmer Klemme
Howard Babstind
Gordon Klemme
Sanua Haase
Marie Anderson
Ardith Swedt
Bonnie Haines
T He Ahlsborg Ladies’ Aid
County Votes Sought For Plymouth Nursing Home Plan
County officials traveled to Des Moines to learn the procedure for presenting a ballot question to voters. Plymouth County may sell the county farm near Ovens and the Zimmerman Home in LeMars to fund a 24 bed hospital with a steward’s home on 25 to 40 acres adjacent to LeMars, with no vote required to sell the properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Brownlee
Fred Claesson
Morse Hoorneman
Leonard Ludwig
Des Moines
Plymouth County
Ovens
Zimmerman
LeMars
Also Mentioned on This Page
Orton Orchestra
County Rea
Akron High School
Edwin W. Gunberg
Augustana College
Sioux Falls
Melvin Lias
Board of Educattion
Onion Creek Luth
David J. Roy
Adrienne DeJong
Inlaw
Mis
Frank DeJong
Hastings
Taleie Chatter
Norka Theatre
Hawardeen
Jesus Christ
Sunday Church
Albert A. Howe
Marie Mots
Tommy Dalton
Montana
Mabel Tiller
Henry Claassen
Lyle Cook
Kimball
Gerald Smith
Coole
Smith
Akron Public Library
Lawrence Gibbona
Everald Paskert
Remsen
Sacred Heart Hospital
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