08 Nov 1973
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1973
Page
1
Shorty Brrr comments on cold weather measures and gas conservation, recalling coal and wood heating, plus a Maine stove maker's recovery. He notes Akron dog control issues after the mayor's court dissolution, urging owners to curb pets or rely on others for court trips to Le Mars, and questions possible solutions.
The Akron Register-Tribune lists owners and publishers and staff, including manager Shorty Hazel. It states publication frequency as weekly on Thursdays and postal details for Akron Iowa, with subscription rates of five dollars per year and two fifty for six months in Plymouth Sioux and Woodbury Counties and Union County.
Mr and Mrs Charles Hendricks returned home last Monday after visiting Don and family in Chicago Illinois. The Moehlmanns Packard and Moehlmanns called on Sioux City and LeMars friends while various dinner and visiting visits occurred across Alcester Irene and Hudson communities with many relatives and neighbors hosting engagements.
Union County Farm Bureau executives met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Dewey on Mon Oct 29 to discuss Safe Mark product sales and routine business. Dues for 1974 are due. An annual meeting is set for November 11 12 13 at the Holiday Inn in Mitchell S.C. Delegates include Everett Peterson Lincoln Swedt Laverne Klemme and Steve Ericson with alternates Harvey Dewey and Robert Wendel. Mrs Everett Peterson becomes Women’s chairperson for 1974. Mrs Milton Albin and Mrs Nystrom plan retirement from the newsletter after long service. A county presidents meeting is planned for December 5 6 at Kings Inn with Prime Awards to be given November 3 at the 4 H recognition banquet. Next meeting tentatively November 26 at Mr and Mrs Robert Wendel. Lunch was served by the hostess.
Nursing home residents hosted a party for Margaret Hartmann with sandwiches, coffee, napkins and candles. Marie Degen played piano in the lobby while residents sang. Visitors from Sioux City and Spink County stopped by.
Public Library will be closed on Monday November 12 due to Veteran's Day. New non fiction adult books added include Motorcycles A Buyer's and Rider's Guide Julius Fast The New Westminster Dictionary of the Bible The Handyman's Book The New Complete House Angel's Home Appliance Servicing A Literary History of Iowa The American Heritage History of the American Revolution A Pictorial History of the Civil War Years The Korean War History of the Second World War Gothic Ghosts The Birds of America plus the Better Homes and Gardens cook books and four new westerns. Elizabeth Seiferts Doctor's Private Life is also added. Stop in for Thanksgiving material.
Republican David Stanley, former 1968 U.S. Senate nominee and longtime Iowa legislator, announced Monday his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. He touted a strong voting record, open government laws, and a hard‑working image, seeking to win back the seat he previously contested.
Obituaries note Henry P Willer 80 of Akron died October 30 1973 of a heart attack with services at Schroeder funeral home and burial in Riverside cemetery survived by two sons Harold and Lloyd two daughters Edna Hueser Alma Buys three brothers and three sisters and 11 grandchildren Lone L Parker 68 also died October 30 1973 from a heart attack while farming near Akron with services at Immanuel Lutheran Church and burial Riverside cemetery survivors include wife two sons Gordon and Gary two daughters Denise Kroge and Norma Verdoorn five grandchildren two sisters and a brother.
Notice is given that a public hearing will be held November 13, 1973 at 1 30 p m at Plymouth County Courthouse Le Mars Iowa to consider vacation and closing of county secondary roadways described as easterly 33 feet of part of section 24 township 92 north range 49 west and westerly 33 feet of part of section 19 township 92 north range 48 west containing about 3 98 acres each Abutting landowners may file a damages claim by November 13 1973 Patrick N Murphy Assistant County Attorney
A compilation of items from the Akron Register-Tribune files recounts historical notes across decades from 1903 to 1963. It records births, deaths, marriages, local industry changes, infrastructure projects, school happenings, and notable sports results, highlighting community milestones in Akron and surrounding areas.
Julie Jones a Westmar College student from Akron daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Jones was selected as a member of the 64 member Westmar Chorale by conductor Frank Summerside after auditions on campus. The chorale travels the upper Midwest and has drawn praise from European press as brilliant and impressive. In area education news Mount Marty College reports 36 student teachers from its Yankton campus working through Dec 7 in classrooms labs and gymnasiums across ten area schools. Cynthia Appley a KU theatre senior from Akron Iowa appears in KA Experimental Theatre production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest November 1 10 with tickets at University Theatre Box Office.
The Board of Education will meet at 7 30 p m on November 8 and the Junior Class Play A Little Honey debuts November 9 with tickets adults 1 00 students 75 cents. Westfield Girls open basketball November 13 against Akron in Westfield. Also local visits, hospital news, and community education courses discussed.
Vesper Chapter 61 meets November 12 at 8 00 p m honoring Station of Martha. Home Culture Club met Oct 30 at Anna Taylor s home with members giving current events and Alice Willer reviewing Crimsoned Prairie by Gen Marshall. Liberty Johnson Farm Bureau Homemakers Club meets November 15 at Mrs Fred Lucken s home with Mrs Glover presenting coffee cake. Plymouth County Barracks 1507 and auxiliary of Veterans of WW I meet November 10 at 1 30 p m at the Eagles Building in LeMare Iowa. refreshments to follow.
Lena Klopstad expresses gratitude to relatives neighbors and friends for cards gifts visits prayers and kindness during her Dakota hospital stay. A special thanks goes to Pastor Ketterling for his support.
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