03 Oct 1963
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1963
Page
1
Special correspondence recaps visits in Westfield including Mr. and Mrs. Eber Waterman of Kingsley and families from Akron Sioux City and Omaha, church notices, harvest supper plans, club meetings, hospital recoveries, and local travel incidents with deer including a crash near Hunter bridge.
Akron celebrated Lefty Swift Day after his return from the Baltimore IL season as the Akron team faced Sioux City Cowboys. Swift allowed six hits and struck out 14, but Kistner’s four hits helped the Cowboys win 6 to 4 while El Tucker homered for Akron and Arm Brown added a triple.
John L McCurdy 32 former resident died Sept 18 1923 at St Luke s Cedar Rapids Ia of tuberculosis. Parents Frank and unnamed mother survive with three sisters and four brothers. He served in World War I funeral at Christian church burial Riverside cemetery with military honors. Johannes Huettmann arrives from Schleswig Holstein to work on Ed Willer farm. Akron Beresford football 0 0 tie lineup listed. Born Sept 25 1923 a daughter to Mr Mrs Edward McDougall. Mrs Walter Alkire 55 Sioux City died Sept 19 1928 of typhoid fever at St Joseph Hospital. Emily Pendleton formerly lived in Akron with Pendleton parents prior to marriage survived by husband daughter two sons mother three brothers two sisters. Paul James 2 months old son of Bert and Mrs Hoffman east of Westfield born Sept 28 1923.
Fifty years ago C A Corey left Dakota City Iowa to become head miller for Akron Milling Co. The notice also records weddings and births: Elsie Kiewel wed Alvin Hilton on Sept 24 1913 in Granite Falls Minnesota. Rev Robert Lee Stuart and wife welcomed a son Sept 30 1913. A daughter to G Jones on Oct 2 1918 and another daughter to Chris Jensen on Oct 2 1913. Jessie Williams returns to clerking duties at H Rohrer store.
An urging note from the Register Tribune promotes quick results by calling 3611 and asking for an Ad Taker to handle tasks promptly. The snippet suggests a ready-to-act service for readers seeking rapid assistance.
In 1964 price supports for corn, barley and grain sorghum repeat 1963 levels, with loans and payments. Ray mond Becker of Plymouth County ASC notes signup for the 1964 feed grain program early next year. Loan rates vary by county, payments per bushel are flat, and diversion payments rise with higher base acreage diversion up to 50 percent.
Seven members gathered September 17 at Norman Barker’s home for the Preston Township Farm Bureau Women meeting. They discussed the Rural Urban World’s Fair slated for October 1 in the LeMars girls 4-H building and reviewed the County Organizational Tea from September 4. Election results named Arlen Lucken as Chair, Colin Collman as Vice Chair, and Elmer Philips as Public Chair with a special chair to be appointed later.
A health message from the Iowa State Department of Health urges annual physicals. It compares car maintenance to personal care, warning illness can be detected early by checkups and that health is priceless compared to a replaceable car. A blurb adds office supplies for sale at the Register-Tribune.
The Raider Review reports October events at Akron Community School Iowa including coronation Oct 8 homecoming parade football games with Rock Valley West Lyon Orange City and Vermillion band Dakota Day. A new Salutes column introduces outstanding students and Royalty for 1963 8 9 10 11 pages celebrate seniors Elaine Dewey Sharon Fletcher Carol Gant Sandy Sypherd JoLyn Tucker Myron Dirks Mike Earnest Dick Frerichs Paul Johnson Roger Nielsen.
The Norka Staff outlines a plan for an engaging yearbook at minimal cost. Staff roles include Editor Norma Siebens and Junior Editor Mary Gossard with senior organizer Jeanette Sand and junior activities presiding Donna Frerichs and Jeanne Plueger. Sports coverage involves Seeeseees, with photography by Marc Thorson Jeff Baker and Jeanette Sand.
Social studies and modern problems classes cover colonial education and government foundations as Akron High readies Homecoming on October 3 and 4. Royalty names announced September 24, coronation tonight, floats parade Friday, Rock Valley game at 7 30, marching band halftime entertainment, and the Homecoming Dance to follow in the gym.
An early opinion poll shows students favor coronation and floats for Homecoming as top activities. Football game draws strong support for school spirit, with many noting the parade, bonfire, and pep as key elements.
The schedule includes Homecoming halftime show The Story of Jazz and rehearsals for swing band on Sept 26 and Oct 1. Marine Band performance Oct 8 at 2:00 pm with 25 students attending. Akron junior high beat LeMars seventh graders 13-0, with Gene Barwick scoring and Lonnie Schuchard adding the extra point. Akron to play Jefferson, S. D. Oct 1 and Vermillion Oct 3.
Two classes practice addition multiplication subtraction and division with long column addition. Mrs MecVay teaches twenty seven students using art for Homecoming posters to decorate halls during Homecoming week.
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