Improvement of Spink Road on Dakota program
State Highway Department completes survey from Spink Akron road east to Alchester road and plans construction. Agreement with Union County funds 22 percent local and 56 percent federal via their allocation. State to acquire right of way, provide engineering, and fund 22 percent of costs. Road will be two asphalt lanes with ten foot shoulders, 150 feet right of way. State will ultimately take over the route and complete Akron connection with a joint South Dakota Iowa bridge linking Highways 8 and 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Akron
Alchester
Cate
Board of
Union ‘County ‘Commoners
Union County
State Highway Department
State Highway Commission
County Highw
van Buskirkland Sons Construction
Hawarden
Westfield
Sioux City
Gordon Drive
Erry Creek
Sioux County
Plymouth County
Sioux ‘City
van Puskirk
Board of Supervisor
Aifes- By
Lee and Johnson
Sioux
Hinton
James
P. ‘Cameron, Joyce
Pleasant Hill Evangelical United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule
Pleasant Hill Evangelical United Brethren Church announces Sunday school at 7:30 p m and worship service at 8 20 p m on Sunday. Ladies Aid meets June 7 at George Beeler home. Mrs Paul Papritz is superintendent. Layen R Adelmann is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant
Hill
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Ps Ladies Aid
George Beeler
Paul Papritz
Layen R, Adelmann
4-H Members Plan Home Tours in Plymouth County Iowa
June brings county 4-H club home tours across Plymouth County Iowa as members view peers projects at different homes. Youth Assistant Stratton notes livestock judging may be included to help evaluate animal conformation and condition. Demonstrations in showing and fitting will also be conducted to improve members exhibition skills and project results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth’ County
Iowa
Themy
Harlan
Stratton
County Extension
Taion
Immanuel and Union Creek Lutheran Churches Events
Public examination of 1956 catechism classes with picture taking and dinner Friday at 8 pm. Confirmation services for nine and fifteen young people on Sunday including Sharon Ball and Dennis Bultman. Sunday school times listed for Immanuel and Union Creek. Vacation Bible school resumes Monday with picnic at Akron Park and a first anniversary reunion for 1955 confirmation class. Choir rehearsals, missionary society program, and cleaning day noted. Welcome message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel
Union Creek Lutheran
David J. Roy
Sharon Ball
Karen’ Bradley
Skip Clark
Elaine Fickbohm
Duane Forslund
Elaine Forslund
Sharon Hultgren
Darlene Mangelsén
Carole” Waterman
Clinton Onnen
James Peters
Alyce Swanson
Delma Swift
IMM
Akron Ministers
Akron Park
UC Women's Missionary: Society
Alve Ericson
Luchta
Laher League
First Church of Christ Golden Wedding Open House
Communion services at 8 15 a m and Sunday school at 9 15 a m mark a church week with special music by Frances Rosenbaum and family night on June 6. June 10 open house honors Mr and Mrs Frank Burke for their Golden Wedding Anniversary as deaconess Lu cille Caskey and Harold Peck assist with June duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Rosenbaum
C.W.F
Bruce McInnis
Swan
Rita Danish
Swan Avill
Lucille Caskey
Helen Plake
Frank Burke
Harold Peck
Green Swan
Local News Notes From Everett Stoner Visit and Memorial Day Events
Everett Stoner, formerly of Colton, was here yesterday. A regular meeting of Hamilton Local No. 490 at the Wesley Heeren home Monday evening, June 11. Memorial Day observances and cemetery services drew good attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Burke of Snohomish visited local families, including daughter Mrs. Ray Holm and son Ronald Burke. Mr. Burke was a longtime rural mail carrier. Mr. and Mrs. Max Hermon hosted visits from her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chrig Henrickson of Alhambra and uncle George T. Hughes of Huxton, Colo. American Legion Post No. 186 named Gary Kerr of Akron and Kenneth Larson of Westfield as Boys State representatives to Camp Dodge near Des Moines next week. They were chosen for character and leadership. James Kennedly and James Greenwood of Akron joined twenty-seven USD Juniors for six-week ROTC training at Fort Riley, Kansas, starting June 28 as part of the ROTC program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Stoner
Colton
Hamilton
Wesley ‘Heeren
Barta Hamilton
Secy
Prank EB. Burke
Snohomish, Wash
Ray. Holm
Ronald Burke
Burke
Max Hermon
Chrig Henrickson
Alhambra
Calif
George T. Hughes
Huxton
Colo
Hughes
Here
Here Years Ago and Mr.,and Mrs. Henrickson Are Former LeMars Residents. Hoschler
Post
American. Legion
Gary Kerr
Akron
Kenneth ‘Larson
Westfield
Camp Dodge
Bas Moines
Hoachler
James Kennedly
James Greenwood
Akrons
University of South Dakota
Fort Riley
Kansas
Western Plymouth voters urged to nominate four supervisors
Monday voters in Western Plymouth County are urged to back I H Schulte H A Mulford Fred J H Plueger and Lyman Clark for county supervisors on the Republican ballot The piece argues the county must press ahead with road improvements including a nine mile strip despite earlier opposition and aligns the four candidates with taking action to rectify unequal road funding and paving across townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
I. H. Schulte
H. A. Mulford
Fred J. H. Plueger
Lyman Clark
Board of Supervisors
Akron Riverside Cemetery
State Highway Department
Akron
Chris Larsen
State Department
Ief
Lincoln
Hungerford Township
Hinton
Stanton
America
Marion
Elkhorn
Messrs. Plueger
Mulford
Schulte
Clark
Portland Preston Wildcats Meeting At Harold Dowling Home
Portland Preston Wildcats held a May 2 gathering at Harold Dowling's home with fourteen members present. Arlen Hitzemann Donald Kapfer and Robert Renken were chosen for the project tour committee in June. Leon Gabel and Darrell Gerrietts selected for the demonstration team. Darrell Gerrietts gave a grease demonstration. Three new members joined Jerry Frericks Tom Tucker and Dale Huettmann. Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland-Preston Wildcats
Harold Dowling
Arlen Hitzemann
Donald Kapfer
Robert Renken
God ‘Committee
Leon Gabel
Darrell
Gergietts
Darrell Gerrietts
Jerry Frericks
Tom Tucker
Dale Huettmann
Wilbur Hasenbank
Teen and Twenty Club Dance Tonight in Park
Free record dance set for Thursday evening May 31 at 8:00 in the park. No admission charge and free lunch provided by Pauls Market and Watermans Grocery. High school students welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul’s Market
Waterman’s Grocery
Proclamation Declares Slow Down Month in Akron Ohio
Governor calls state wide safety drive as summer traffic rises in Akron. Mayor Grant Gassman proclaims May 30 to September 8 as Slow Down and Live, urging citizen cooperation and adherence to speed laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Lowa
Akron
Therspore
Grant Gassman
Akon
Tews
Preston Township Woman Called by Death
Mrs John Helmrichs a Preston township resident died Tuesday evening May 20 at Akron Community Hospital after a long illness aged 49 Funeral services set for Saturday June 2 at 1 30 pm with a brief service at the family home followed by services at St Johns Lutheran church Preston township Rev Henry J Dirks officiating burial in the church cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Township
John Helmrichs
Akrons Community Hospital
St. John's Lutheran Church
Henry J. Dirks
Local residents share news of travels and graduations
Mr and Mrs T M Shawhan of Lake Mills Iowa visited old friends Tuesday morning. Don G Ross and brother Arden Ross of Tulsa Okla are on a southern states trip. Mr and Mrs Ramon Jespersen and family left Monday for Indianapolis Ind to attend Memorial Day Auto Race. Joseph Gleason son of the late James Gleason will graduate from West Point in June. He is a nephew of Mrs James Trautt and Mrs Axel Bay. Walter Lamoureux visited relatives in Los Angeles, his brother Vetal Caspe r Wyoming? and Izetta with Kelly and Colleen joined. Miss Rita Probst and Myrna Schmidt teachers in Akron Public School left Sunday for Denver Colo to take positions. Barbara Smith completes first term as a Denver Public Schools teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. ‘Shawhan
Lake Mills
Towa
Don G. Ross
Arden Ross
Tulsa
Okla
Ramon
Jespersen
Indianapolis
Ind
Joseph “Gleason
James Gleason
West Point Military Academy
New York
Joseph
James Trautt
Axel Bay
Walter
Lamoureux
Los Angeles
Calif
Vetal
Charlie
Casper
Wye
Izetta
Kelly
Colleen
Rita Probst
Myrna Schmidt
Akron Public
Gerald F. Smith
Denver
Colo
Barbara Smith
Denver Public
Primary election lacks broad interest in Iowa race
The 1956 Iowa primary campaigns show unusual apathy with June 4 voting for Republicans and Democrats. Turnout is expected near 300000 overall, with estimates around 250000 GOP and 60000 Democratic votes. Plymouth County lists county and state races, while Union County anticipates a lively pre primary contest with numerous filings and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
U.S. Senate
Senate
Secretary of State
Plymouth County
Herbert M. Doering
le Mars
Robert J. Kelly
Audtor L. A. Ludwig
Earl F. Remner
Frank Scholer
Marie Jahn
S. H. Lueken
Frank L. Pratt
LeMars
Penocrath’ Ticcket
Oni
Wm. S. Sturges
Lloyd M. Vande Water
Craig
Harry L.johnson
Strubie
Leo Nuebel
Jack Kloster
Emmett McDermott
Kingsley
R. EB. Service
Sioux City
P.O
J. Henry Lucken
Akron
al T. Rolfes
Union County
Open House for Former Residents Honors Burke Golden Anniversary
First Church of Christ hosts open house for Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Burke of Akron on Sunday June 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. A 3 p.m. program marks their 50 years of marriage. Burke was a rural carrier for 36 years. Invitations are not sent and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Burke
Akron
First Church of Christ
Burke
Akron Community Notes Highlight Local Medical Patients
Akron community notes list Mrs. Roy Dreeszen as a medical patient, Mrs. Florence Banks of Wesfield as a medical patient, and tonsillectomy patients including David Higman son of Harold and Alice Higman south of town and John Kurka son of Mr and Mrs Martin Kurka in Akron. Try a Want Ad for quick results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Roy Dreeszen
Florence Banks
Wesfield
David
Harold Higman
John
Martin Kurka
Trinity American Lutheran Church Mission Festival Activities
Luther A Meyer conducts services at 8 15 pm on the Akron broadcast with 9 15 10 30 am youth Sunday school and Bible school active all week. Mission festival with Craig and Sioux Center. district meetings at Pocahontas. confirmation class exam Sunday June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity American Lutheran Church
Luther A. Meyer
Trinity
Akron
Craig and
Sioux Center
Iowa
Pocahontas
Math. Luth
Chatsworth
Luther League
Wesley Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Weddings
Chester L. Guinn presides as minister with services listed for Sunday including church school at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Wedding services are planned for Joan Waterbury with Marvin Stotz and Joysee Anderson with Gary Etrikley. Vacation church school runs Monday to Friday 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and a program The Way airs Sundays at 5:30 p.m. on Channel 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Waterbury
Marvin Stotz
Channel 4
Joysee Anderson
Gary Etrikley
Mason City
Akron area notes and upcoming events across clubs and library hours
Frank Trautt visits relatives from Tucson while Akron library announces June to August hours on Tuesdays Fridays 3 00 to 5 00 p m and Saturdays 7 80 to 9 40 p m. Loyal Neighbors plan an afternoon picnic at Akron City park on June ? no hostess meeting. Mrs H A Stryzewski travels to Coon Rapids Iowa to visit son in law and daughter Jack Rogers. Ronald Schoen, on leave, returns to Fort Bragg NC where he serves as a paratrooper in the Air Force. Akron Saddle Club completes plans for Field Day next Sunday June 3 at 11 00 p m with sixteen riding events north of City Park admission 60 cents adults 25 cents children lunch available. Friendship and Service Club May 3 meeting in Mrs Robert Polack home features Delinquency presented by Mrs Charles Adams and plans summer girl sponsorship to Bible Camp. Suters farewell gathering at church parlor May 20 with desserts and gift as they move to Minneapolis Minnesota where Mr Suter will teach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Trautt
Tucson
Ann
Loyal Neighbors’ Club
Akron City Park
H. A. Stryzewski
Coon Rapids
Iowa
Jack Rogers
Ronald Schoen
Gladys Schoen
Snd
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
Air Force
Akron Saddle Club
City Park
Friendship and Service Club
Robert Polack
Charles Adams
Fred Suter
Akron
Suters
Minneapol's
Minnesota
Suter
Death of Former Akron Resident Alva Seamands
Former Akron resident Alva L. Seamands died of a heart attack May 24 1953 in LeMars at age 70. He lived in Remsen for six years operating a pharmacy, previously worked as a pharmacist and at Standard Oil and in the Akron post office. Survived by widow Ora Jane two sons Clance and Meith a sister and four grandchildren and three stepsons. Funeral at St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Remsen with interment in Akron Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Alva L. Seamands
Remsen
LeMars Hospital
Seamands
Alya L. Seamands
Union County
Dakota Territory
Portandville
Minaldo V
Ruth Seaman’s
Thay
Alva
Standard Oil Co
Seamanda
Angie Ogden
Keith
Claude Button
Hull
Iowa
Himife
Ramsen
Ora Jane
Clance
Caster
Wyo
Meith
Air Force
Pearl
Max Pollock
Paul Wuebben
Akron Riverside Cemetery
Girls Annual 4-H Rally Day Set for June 4 at LeMars Fairgrounds
Mrs. R. J. Besker and Miss Norma Wehrberg announce the Plymouth County 4-H Girls Rally Day on June 4 at the LeMars fairgrounds. Twenty clubs send girls, with a Better Grooming contest featuring nearly 40 participants judged by Mrs. Lola Stelpflug. County officers and committee handle business, lunch, and program. Also note: Gordon Klemme and others fished near Alexandria, Minnesota earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Besker
Norma Wehrberg
Oince
LeMars
Plymouth County
Lola Stelpflug
Akron Summer Band to Start Next Week Rehearsals and Concerts Planned
The Akron Summer Band Program begins with a rehearsal on Tuesday June 5 and a concert on Thursday June 7. Rehearsals run 7 20 p m and concerts 8 0 p m weekly through June July. Director Mr Kurka invites adults and college students to join and notes senior members will participate while junior seats may be filled as needed. Adults should contact Mr Kurka by June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Jime
Jay
Kurka
Therummer
Mr. Kurka
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Spink Road
West End
Pupi
Kathleen Hummel
Karen Johnson
Karen Taylor
Emily Davis
Kathy ‘Davis
Jolyn Tucker
Todd Tucker
Karen Willer
Marilyn Willer
Carol Lehman
Nancy Kerrnelle
Roy
Karen
Sharon Dirks
Denny’ Silkebakken
Ronald Ian
Patty Borchers
Judy Fretiesday
Immanuel Church
Ise
4-H
Brttle Creek Lath
Prentis Park
Vermillion
Wesley Methodist Church
Chester L. Guinn
First Plymouth Presbyterian
Lows
Plymouth Brotherhood
Ladies' Aid
Anna Gabel
Gordon Klemme
Dick Bean
Leonard Klemme
Erwin Klemme
Alexandria
Minn
A. W. Johnson
Ernie Grant
Blanche Young
Wilhont, Minn
Mrs. Young
Mr. Johnson
Mrs. Grant
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