Local Westfield Notes Through Thanksgiving Weekend
Special Correspondence lists Miss Susie Moorehead practice teaching at Heelan High Sioux City. John Martin returns from Minneapolis Veterans Hospital for Thanksgiving then back to care facility. Community updates include visits, guests, and hospitalizations across Westfield area with multiple families hosting gatherings and a bridal shower for Dianna Faust at Orel Banks home. John Braker admitted to St Joseph hospital Nov 22 as medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Moorehead
Heelan High
Sioux City
John Martin
Veteran's Hospital
Minneapolis
Debbie Zale
Westmar
le Mars
Bessie Buryanek
Lucille Harkness
le Marsi
Bessie Elliott
Akron
Esther Moffatt
Nancy Taylor
Darrel Taylor
Joe Welch
Shirley Anderson
Homer
Nebr
Mike Welch
George Berns
John Nielsen
Don Hombs
Homer Hombs
Round Lake
Betty Brown
Dale Harkness
Storm Lake
Alice Worden
Orel Banks
Larry Welch
Mike Vetch
Mildred Wetroskey
John
Steven
Pequot Lakes
Minn
John Berns
Cherokee
Harry Rehder
Calumet
Marion Lewis
Ed Nelson
Lenna Moe
Joe Banks
St. Catherines Church
Dianna Faust
Dianna
Tom Ross
Richard Taylor
Merrill
Susie Crosby
Trisha
Johnny
Lake Park
Jim Mansfield
John Braker
St. Joseph Hospital
Thank you note and condolences from the Hillrichs family
The message thanks friends and relatives for kindness and memorials in a sorrowful hour. It acknowledges pastors and comfort, and mentions Mrs. Ben Hillrichs and family. A real estate deed line notes John C. Gillmore to Steven D. Snow for Lots 7 and 8 in Block 85 Sargent's 2nd Add Akron with a $1 transfer reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastor Sandvik
Clauson
Pastor Roy
John C. Gillmore
Steven D. Snow
Sargent
Akron
Infant Paul Lambert Dies After Birth in Le Mars
Infant son of Mr and Mrs John Lambert route 2 Le Mars did not survive birth on Thursday November 18 at Sioux City St Luke West Medical Center Graveside services were held Monday at Riverside cemetery Alavon with Rev Brandt Freeberg of the Church of the Nazarene Le Mars officiating Schroeder funeral home Akron in charge Survivors include parents two brothers John III and David a sister Logan paternal grandmother Mrs Lynna Lambert Akron maternal grandmother Mrs Susan Barwick Sumter South Carolina
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Joseph Lambert
John Lambert
Route 2
le Mars
Sioux City St. Luke West Medical Center
Riverside Cemetery
Alavon
Brandt Freeberg
Church of the Nazarene
Schroeder
Akron
John the
David
Logan
Lynna Lambert
Susan Barwick
Sumter
S.C
Chatsworth Notes Reflect Family Visits and Hospital News
Special correspondence recalls Emil Erickson's return from St. Joseph's Hospital in Sioux City after surgery. Numerous visits span Akron and Hawarden areas as Collmann, Moller, Tentinger, and Moehlmann families host or greet relatives and friends. A baby named Jenifer Ruth joins the Bultman household at Akron Hospital, with several weekend gatherings and hospital stays noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Erickson
St. Joseph's Hospital
Sioux City
Colin Collmann
Henry Collmann
Gerhard Moller
Marion
South Dakota
H. Collmann
Colin Collman
Muth
Akron
U.P.W
Plymouth Presbyterian Church
Mabel Port
Dennis Bultman
Jenifer Ruth
Ken Jonson
Kyle
Omaha
Nebraska
Gary A. Moller
Henry
Collmann
James Moller
D. Packard
George Moehlmann
Ailene
Jack Lake
Anna Meyer
Brenda
April Meyer
R. Tentinger
Harold Buchman
Franklin Hemmelrich
John Ludwigs
Arnold Powell
Wes Crow
St. Luke East Hospital
Charles Henricks
Darwin Erickson
Oakland
Gerald Erickson
Ken Johnson
Eldon Smith
Hawarden
Gratitude for Funeral Support From Majeres Family
Acknowledges friends and relatives for cards, memorials, flowers, and sympathy after the death of a mother and grandmother. Special thanks to Rev Burdette, Donald Wilde, and Mrs Orrin Harris for services. Signed by A N Majeres and family, Jack Mattas and family, Floyd Funk and family, Arnold Bremer and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdette
Donald Wilde
Orrin Harris
A. N. Majeres
Jack Mattas
Floyd Funk
Arnold Bremer
Iowa Board of Health drops routine smallpox vaccine
The Iowa State Board of Health at the November meeting in Des Moines adopted a policy ending routine smallpox vaccination in Iowa following a Public Health Service recommendation tied to global eradication. Dr. Arnold Reeve noted travel vaccination remains required and urged ongoing immunizations every three to five years for health workers. The board also supported penicillin eye drops for newborns, studied district health department formation, funded health information publication, and reported on the Mississippi River diffuser-pipe decision by the Water Pollution Control Commission. Next meeting set for January 12, 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Department OF Health
Iowa State Board of Health
Des Moines
Iowa
Public Health Service
United States
Arnold Reeve
M.P.H
Public Health
Iowa Board of Health
Iowa University Hospital
Iowa Medical Society Journal
Reeve
Iowa Water Pollution Control Commission
Mississippi River
Quad-Cities
Cordova
Ill
E. E. Garet
Lamont
Akron memories span five decades of local life
A compact recap from Akron Register-Tribune files chronicles notable births, marriages, weather, and community events across 60 50 40 30 20 and 10 years ago. Highlights include births in 1911 1921 1931 1941 1951 1961, marriages of local residents, a model Buick auto purchase, a Wisconsin cheese display, and a booster club gathering. News also notes winter weather shifts and a fatal tractor accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A .C. Anderson
W. C. Anderson
Herman Bohlen
J. H. Kerr
Frank Twomley
Ostrom Livery
Anna Jacobson
Richland
Elk Point
Paul Wendt
Wisconsin
Thorwald Thorson
Forrest City
Iowa
J. C. Wade
Sioux City
Akron Booster Club
Trinity Lutheran Church
Pro-Ag Meeting for Professionals Planned in Sioux City
Local agribusinessmen and USDA representatives will attend the annual Pro-Ag Meeting in Sioux City as part of the Extension Area program. Seven Iowa State University Extension specialists will present on fertilizer, erosion tillage, pesticides, pasture management, economics for 1972, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. event at the Biltmore Dining Room costs 4.25 dollars, including a copy of the proceedings and dinner. register at the Plymouth County Extension Office or pay at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Sioux City
Lyle R. Mackey
Iowa State University
Biltmore
Plymouth County Extension Office
le Mars
Westfield High School Homecoming Week Plans
Superintendent notes detail events from late November to early December including boys and girls basketball games at Akron Marcus West Lyon Gayville-Volin and Whiting, coronation on December 2 with a bonfire, a December 3 home game, a December 4 homecoming dance, and band and choir activities. The piece commends the music department and staff, notes Navy recruiting talks, and lists homecoming royalty with student names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Marcus
le Mars
West Lyon
Gayville-Volin
Whiting
Genesic Group
Hinton
Parsons
Westfield
Westfield High School
Kim Treiber
Belmer Banks
Ted Port
Plymouth
Des Moines
Roy Bennett
Title I
ESHA
Ed Caravan
Beth Guenther
Caravan
Navy
Lisa Miller
Kirk Banks
Cindy Miller
Tom Dennison
Pat Brown
Jules Banka
Deb Miller
Robert Kelley
Marcia Porter
Mike Burke
Becky Banks
Bill Jordt
First Grade News Highlights and Fifth Grade Field Trip
First grade reports strong parent turnout for conferences and lessons on letter sounds and manners. A bug collection by Brock Smith stands out as the class shares home collections. Tina Lorenzen has moved to Hawarden. Fifth graders anticipate a trip to Orange City to see Heidi and tour sites. They near the end of the Southeastern States unit and build a plantation model. They study farm soil conservation with projects and greenhouse work including soil tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brock Smith
Tina Lorenzen
Hawarden
Orange City
Heidi
Turkey time and Christmas clubs tips for shoppers
The article compares hen and tom turkey yields and prices for edible meat, notes larger toms offer better value, and discusses market trends. It also reviews Christmas Club savings, outlining pros and cons, then urges reader feedback on a Federal Trade Commission shipping refund rule and how to respond to mail order delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theda Nelle Scott
Savings and Loan Associations
Savings and
Federal Trade Commision
ITC
Washington, D.C
Akron Raiders Thrive Behind George in Close Women's Clash
George's Cathy Timmerman led with 26 points as Akron battled to a 53 35 loss to George after a tight 24 24 halftime. Dee Eskra added 15 and Marcia Harris 12 for George while Akron's Jolene Lockwood, Karen Brodie and Karen Small anchored defense. Upcoming holiday schedule features Remsen, Unity Christian, Sutherland and Alcester matchups with wrestling next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Akron
Cathy Timmerman
Dee Eskra
Marcia Harris
Irio
Jolene Lockwood
Karen Brodie
Karen Small
Raiderettes
Remsen
Westfield High
Orange City
Unity Christian High
Sutherland High
Alcester
A.hs
Beresford High
New John Deere Snowmobiles Displayed in Akron Barwick
Verle Barwick announces two new John Deere snowmobiles on display at his Akron store for the 1971-72 season. The 229 cc Model 400 and 436 cc Model 500 feature trailing arm suspension, lightweight aluminum chassis, ground contour tracking, and a safety spill tray. John Deere clothing, helmets, boots, and accessories are also available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
Akron
Barwick Implement Company
Verle Barwick
Barwick
Horicon
Wisconsin
Plymouth County Farm Bureau Tops Iowa For 1971
Plymouth County Farm Bureau was named top county Farm Bureau in Iowa for 1971 at the annual convention. J Merrill Anderson presented the first place plaque in Veterans Auditorium, praising Plymouth for its all around program. Nine counties earned district honors and district winners included Fayette Mitchell Plymouth Woodbury Polk Johnson Louisa Mahaska and Adair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.B. News
Plymouth County
Fayette
Mitchell
Plymouth
Woodbury
Polk
Johnson
Louisa
Mahaska
Adair
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Akron Register-Tribune
Gerald F. Smith
Ray A. Smith
Said Place
Sioux
Union
Tember
Westfield News
Ben Hillrichs
Darwyn
Eunice
Chatsworth
Robert Prunty
Missy
Peterson Patriot
Roy F. Wells
Eunice Lundgren
Herman Jacobs, Jr
Frank Coyle
Wm. Simeon
James Sweyer
George Plueger
Delmar McMillian
Martin Lockwood
Allen
Harvey L. Borchers
LeMars
Carol Gronemeyer
Stanley Willer
Brunaville
August W. Nilson
Pro-Ag
Westfield School News
WHS
WHS Pantherettes
Hull-Western-Christian
Pantherettes
Dea Martin
Arlig Westra
Hull W-C
Hull
Westfield Girls
den Martin
WHS Panther
Walloping
Gary Buryanek
Charles Funkhouser
Lawton Bronson
Donna Broer
Darla Jones
Donna Leekley
Marcia Leekley
Benita Boetger
Relda Hughes
Berneice Porter
Liz Robak
Cheryl Solomon
Spirit Lake
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