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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1966
Page
1
Akron Register-Tribune published weekly at Akron Iowa with entrance at the post office as second class mail matter dated September 26, 1901.
Westfield Congregational Ladies Aid meets October 6 at 2 pm with hostesses Buryanek Nelson and Moffatt and program on lay mission. Harvest Supper thanked patrons. No October PTA meeting. Amateur Show October 1 at 7:30 pm in Westfield Community School auditorium. Proceeds support Westfield Public Library. Tuesday Club Sept 27 notes two programs for Oct 26. Education focus includes Armed Forces and Eastern Question lessons. St Catherine Guild meets Oct 13 at Joellen Tobe home for annual officer election. Mrs. Cora Main to celebrate 108th birthday October 9. Akron Westfield C O to host Communion breakfast Oct 9 after Mass. Catholic Daughters meet Oct 3 at 8:00 pm.
Max V. Jacobson, manager at Sioux City, led F L B associations from Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Wyoming at a two day convention in Omaha on September 22 23. Over 100 representatives attended from four states as part of the Highridt Federation of Federal Land Bank Association Monsey and Fieldmen. Speakers included W Donald Schreller and Dr Donald C Clifton with more noted figures from Omaha and Topeka. The Sioux City unit serves Plymouth Woodbury Monona and Pocahontas counties in Iowa and Knox county in Nebraska. Calves Triplet calves were born to a Brown Swiss cow named Perfect Atyet on Sept 11. The family belongs to Leland Steens Elkader. For quick results try a Want Ad.
The Akron Community School paper lists staff including Editor in Chief Becky Orris and Sports Editor Nancy Taylor. It covers October events, FFA and FHA activities, a senior interview, football results from Gehlen, Meurice Orange City, Boyd/Hull, and upcoming Homecoming with West Lyon and a soap-admission gimmick for the B squad game.
The Library Club met September 26 at Echoo library and elected Nancy Robson president Patty Muateom vice president and Jeanne Melania reporter. Members include Patty Buys Toni Buys Carol Kericks Dianne Harvey Sue Horton Bette Lamoureux Linda Nygard and Darius Willer. The Several Year by Laura Nelson Baker was reviewed by Nanney Robson.
A report from Iowa cites over 126000 handicapped placements since 1946 by the Iowa State Employment Service and notes skilled employment gains. The 1966 results show 4879 handicapped workers placed, with commissioner Henry E. Carter praising service staff and stressing self sufficiency and productive employment despite disabilities.
Regular Town Council session called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Clarence Hummel with council members present Kitstrom Philips Packer and Trotzig Absent Mayor Adams. Beer permit issued to Order No 2236. Various financial motions approved including bills and bond purchases. Adjournment motions carried with Clerk and Mayor Pro Tem signing.
Gov Harold Hughes questions the Census Bureau 1960 to 1970 population drop for Iowa citing migration from farms and balancing economic growth. He notes Iowa is among a few states listed as losing population since 1960 despite other gains and cites a 10 000 decline to 2 747 000 in 1970 from 2 757 637 in 1960.
From the files of the Akron Register Tribune office a brief reminiscence recalls a bygone era. Names and places echo the town’s past while small details hint at local life and memory.
Fragmented 1930s style column covers sports results and life events in Westfield Akron and Sioux City area. Includes high school games 19 to 6 10 to 2, obituaries Florence Milner 41, Anna Adams 79, funeral details, births, marriages and local civic items with scattered dates from 1902 to 1986.
A reception honored Rev. F. L. Moore retiring M. E. Bush who moves to Rantcliffe Tennessee. Rev. C. E. Plummer succeeds him from Rattcliffe. The Midyapkee railroad plans a 1500 foot passenger track south from the old depot. The Republican county convention in LeMiors drew a large attendance with county officials named.
Iowans paying 1985 and 1966 state income taxes in installments receive notices. The Tax Commission mailed 132000 notices. final payments due Oct 31. Some withholdings apply under a plan approved by the Legislature. Also includes ownership data for Akron Register-Tribune.
Ernest W. Bacon of the Des Moines IRS district explains refunds for gasoline used on farms are no longer filed on Form 2240. Credits for gas tax refunds will appear on annual income tax returns beginning after June 30, 1965, on Form 1040 for individuals and Form 1120 for corporations, with Form 843 if quarterly refunds reach $1,000 or more. Elmer Petersen mentions a giant garden cucumber weighing over several pounds and measuring 25 inches.
The Tribune urges caution as autumn sparks child curiosity about flames. The American Insurance Association notes many fires start when fires are left unattended, putting children at risk. Last year about 12 000 people died in house fires nationwide, including 2 100 children.
The report of condition for Charter No 7922 Reserve District No 7 shows assets including United States government obligations, loans and discounts, and various deposits totaling 8 076 760.46. Liabilities include demand and time deposits with a capital account of 836 009.21 and total liabilities plus capital of 4 012 769.43. Lyle F Jacobs signs as Exec Vice Pres and Cashier with directors Alles Vander Helm Mildred Wakeman Henry Dirks confirming accuracy.
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