30 May 1968
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1968
Page
1
Akron Iowa section shows a pasted notice fragment listing names Ray A and Gerald F Smith with garbled agency details and dates. The readable items reference Akron and Phares at Akron, Pyrmonth County, annexation mentions and a second class mailing. The fragment is incomplete and lacks a coherent action.
The notice lists rates for yearly and halfyear subscriptions. In Plymouth, Sioux and Woodbury Counties in Iowa and Union County in South Dakota the six month rate is 1.25 dollars and the annual rate is 2.50 dollars. Elsewhere the annual rate is 3.00 dollars.
Westfield hosts a benefit sale Saturday morning starting at 9 to raise funds for the Bantam League. Organizers Mr Leonard Turvanek and Mrs Tow Dennison solicit donations of goods, while local families and residents participate in the community event and related activities.
Johnson Township community items note a meeting with roll call and local readings. Mentions include county meetings, a protest, a heater sale price list, and a planned event for May 20th with references to local residents and organizational figures.
Local social notes recount visits to the Miller and Collman households in Akron and Hawarden. Larry Tevtinger earned first in weight lifting and third in dead weight at a Des Moines event. Numerous family gatherings, hospital visits, and Sunday meals mention parishioners from Akron Hawarden LeMars Larchwood and Sioux City attending graduations, luncheons, and receptions.
The Portland Preston 4 H Club met May 1 at Denbot home with 12 members present. President Einen Heme toingsen led the meeting, pins sale discussed, new officers named for the year, and plans set for a judging contest and a dinner after the watt s event. Committees were formed and the group approved the treasurer s report and minutes.
Miss Irene Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Abe Miller a Nebr Meth Hospital Ontaria graduate won third prize plans to enter Univ of Minnesota to study nursing education. Sgt Arthur R Brandeen son of Mrs Edith Brandeen died June 12 1944 in France burial in St Mire Eglise France temporary burial earlier. Burn A daughter to Mr and Mrs Clas Obyen May 22 1948 A son to Mr and Mrs Matthew Welch May 23 Mrs Forrest Fennel May 24 1948 Akron Ball Team defeated Hawarden Eagles 15 to 2. Mr and Mrs Ken Shoulberg of St Louis visitors in Blenning and J R Shoulberg homes. Scholarship and Efficiency awards given: Eunice Burket and Chester Olson juniors Gilbert Mellen Kathryn Moore Lynn Arkins Mary Earnest M Eshleman K Shoubberg H Watchmann G Mellen FE Burkett valedictory Eunice Burket. Torn a son to Arlington Brieson May 21 1938 A son to Geo Henke May 24 1938 W Harry Christy Sioux City opened new funeral home in former Robert Ross residence. Christy residence manager Linden Anderson licensed embalmer formerly at Salem SD Burton Lefty Swift AkRon pitcher to Sioux City Cowboys led two and lost one. Cowboys beat Grand Tsaver Beatrice Neb 6 to 2 hand team Edward Adams treated after cutting hand on glass at Lucken garage Mrs Cheney Onawa Iowa visiting parents William Hoserbler of this town
Forty years past a record class of 24 graduates received diplomas with 10 boys and 14 girls. Notable incidents include Harvey Harkness fracturing both bones below the knee when a car upset after a pony wheel clash with Frank Simeon’s vehicle. Akron men served on Sioux City juries May session. Market report notes Watt Heyl’s 44 head cattle average 277 per head selling to eastern buyer. several local marriages listed with dates in May 1928 and other community notes.
Miss Alta Morehead and Harold Linde of Akron wed in Sioux City on May 23. Thirteen Class of 18 diplomas were awarded at Akron Opera House. Akron town baseball beat Akron high 6 to 3 with Rollo Baker pitching town and Silas Moore for high. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Edd Salem on May 26 1908. A daughter to Mr and Mrs W P Fucker on May 17 1908. A son to Mr and Mrs Fred Meins on May 15 1908. E B Frank enlarging Akron gallery and opened Elk Point branch. Mrs Chas Lackie left for Nashville Tenn. H P Beckett and family return to Akron after year at Flavler Colo.
An open card party with bridge and games like 500 and pincers invites public groups to hold sessions in auditoriums or church parlors on Saturday afternoons. Dessert luncheon buffet, coffee, prize draws, and a dollar entry aim to raise funds. Organizers should contact potential attendees and sell advance tickets.
Farmers focus on Western Corn Root Worm control with Aldrin or Heptachlor, reducing use against other soil insects. Recommend broadcasting two pounds per acre on plowed ground or one pint per acre in a seven inch band at planting. Warn about chemical detection and safety around treated fields. Also notes a for sale ad for a new Akron home and local want ad services.
Students review trading region topics with Pierre and his father's tugboat, visit Yokajima Japan learning tugboat feeding similarities to the U S. Language tests quint science germs health topics. Anticipation for Friday picnic and pleasant summer wishes from R R.
The class used review sheets as study guides and three teams competed to score highest on review problems. Semester math tests were Wednesday. Students created clever floats of U S states, with Greta, Nancy, and Kenia as contest winners. An upcoming class picnic is planned for Monday. Bobby and Tim boast perfect attendance so far and hope to keep it.
The year’s perfect attendance list includes Evelyn Hitzemann Roxanne Ser Robert Kueh Keith Less and Diane Octken. A class presidential poll shows Kennedy 16 Nixon 85 McCarthy 1 Rockefeller 1 Humphrey 1 with unanimous support for vacation and no dissent from the teacher.
Selma Abraham, longtime Pleasant Grove Extension Homemakers member, named Outstanding Tomemaker for Union County for the Rival Tomemakers Day in Sioux City. The event, sponsored by the Sioux City Chamber of Commerce, features a radio interview, a cooking program, and a banquet. Abraham, mother of five with twelve grandchildren, active in her church and community, is known for baking and helping neighbors.
The Union County Extension board announced the resignation of Robert Osborne an extension agent after over two years in Union County. He will join 1st National Bank at Milbank South Dakota and move his family there in late June. The board will interview applicants and hopes to have a replacement by July 1.
Readable entries show a Saturday mixed league with players including Larry Slates Dayel Kastan Lois Stem Britiee Klemmme Hank Green and Lily Darwyn Klemme. High series credit to Larry Sinter and Elsie ua with scores around 628 and 513.
Alley Busters 26 High gates Lawrence Matyi nr 225 Ceeil Kiviesat 2205 Phil Beaubien Kathy Tanles 2805 Tots Klemme 185 High series Bill Joseph Sa Lawrence Maynard 60 Wil Rennbion 658 Cecil Krieben 5515 Lovis Klemm 607 Kathy Banks 457
Kennedy, chairman of the Plymouth Agricultural Subdivision Conservation County Committee, said the SCS office in Lac Mars will stay open through noon daily. The county office now operates 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday with staggered noon to 1 p.m. coverage.
The article reports on Iowa road taxes affecting average drivers with federal and state levies. It references proposed adjustments, noting total bus tax impact across the state and naming officials like CM Philips. The text mentions Linn Forsaril and related vehicle and fuel tax considerations.
The 4th Annual Iowa State Fire School will be held on the Iowa State University campus and at Fire Service Extension facilities. Attendees will tour stations, train with staff, and view safety demonstrations while covering fire protection, hazardous materials, and life safety topics.
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