28 Nov 1968
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1968
Page
1
The Akron Register-Tribune published weekly in Akron Plymouth County Iowa features Gerald F. Smith as owner and publisher Ray A. Smith as publisher emeritus. It notes postal details and subscription rates of 2.50 per year and 1.26 for six months in local counties.
Westfield area residents share gatherings, visits, and Thanksgiving plans with neighbors and relatives from Sutherland Cherokee and Sioux City. Local extensions officials report new council members from Plymouth County and outline upcoming meetings and community service efforts.
Obituary reports William Dean Janssen born October 21 1927 in Benson Dl died November 13 1968 after moving to Peoria in youth He married Pearl Lorensen November 26 1947 in Peoria Pearl died August 7 1956 He married Nancy Blsir November 19 1968 in McPherson Ht and resided there He is survived by widow two daughters three sons one grandson and sisters In Des Moines SBA office announces a loan officer and management specialist will visit Spencer December 11 1968 Appointment details are available through Spencer Chamber of Commerce
Special correspondent records a weekend of church events birthdays meals and visits across Hawarden Akron Le Mars and Vermillion. Notables include Denny Vanderham graduating from Western Iowa Tech and multiple family gatherings at the homes of Van Wyke Lyle Morgan and Molier with relatives from Sioux City Omaha and Madalia.
Mrs. Jesse Kallen who died November 24 1968 at Akron was laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery after services at Trinity Lutheran Church. Rev Harris Hostager officiated with musical numbers by Mrs Darwyn Klemme and Mrs Norman Nielsen. Lorena Witt born August 30 1897 near Akron married Jesse Kallsen December 5 1917. The Kallsens farmed near Akron 65 years then retired to town in 1982. Survivors include husband son Clarence Le Mars five daughters and 13 grandchildren two great grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. Funeral honors included bearers Eldon Kallsen Harms Ray Raymond Tapper Arlo Rozell Robert Witt and Darrell Monckton. Schroeder Funeral Home directed burial at Riverside cemetery.
School News outlines upcoming holidays and events such as Thanksgiving vacation on November 29 and 30, All State Concert on November 29, and a Basketball Clinic at Morningside College on November 30. Kindergarten through Grade 4 report reading, math, science, and social studies activities, with Thanksgiving themes and student birthdays noted.
The USDA extended the comment deadline to Dec 7 on a proposal to ban paprika in fresh meats and meat products except chorizo and some Italian sausages. Tests suggest paprika can mask spoilage indicators and redden fat, making meat appear leaner. Submit two copies to the Hearing Clerk by Dec 7. further evidence is on file. Special equipment permits are required for snowmobiles to travel designated routes in state parks over inland waters.
The Plymouth County Board of Review endorses Forst 1968 equalization actions, noting data from the Iowa Department of Revenue reduced agricultural land values by ten percent while rural residential values rose by twenty five percent. Officials say the process used 1967 broker surveys and federal census estimates. The move shifts valuations on agricultural land and buildings and affects county assessors. The soybean program reports self assessments totaling over $23,000 with ASA surpassing goal as state involvement grows.
Local high school senior girls will take a unique test on homemaking December 3. The nationwide event reaches over 500000 participants from about 16000 high schools. State winners earn 1500 dollars, with national prizes of 6000 to 2000 dollars and silver charms for top school scholars. Winners tour Colonial Williamsburg and Washington DC, with testing by Science Research Associates.
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