10 Oct 1968
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1968
Page
1
Westfield on SundaySept 29th hosted a Nelson family reunion in the Congregation Cechures social parlor. The event marked the first time in over 40 years that siblings gathered, hosting numerous Nelson relatives from across the United States. Other notices include upcoming PICA meeting changes and local visits.
Mr and Mrs Ray Welch and daughter spent the Bapt 20th weekend in the Geo Henke home in Omaha Nebraska. Dennis Devine and family from Sioux City visited the Welch home and Delbert Maynard and sons from Laurens called on the Harringtons. Many neighbors joined for birthday celebrations and church events. Harvest Supper success served over 375 at the Westfield Congregational Church. The Westfield Tuesday Club met September 24 with club matters and Adventures In Reading notes. Chats from Chatsworth report local gatherings, sales, and family visits across Akron Hartley and Cedar Falls, plus a belated birthday party for the Parente family.
The Westfield branch of the Towa School Organization will hold a meeting at 8:00 pm in the Westfield Gymnasium to discuss the Great Plaina Reorganization plan awaiting submission to the 1969 Iowa Legislature by the Board of Public Instruction. Norris Olney Jr and Howard Life will speak, with Henry Lucken also invited. state and county school groups and political candidates may attend. Contact Mr Orval Port for more information.
The Cheerful Neighbors Club met at Mrs. LaVerne Klemme’s home with nine members and one visitor. Mrs. Raymond Heeren reported on the county council meeting in Alcester. Mrs. Klemme and Mrs. Verdell Swanson led a lesson on Cultural Arte. Each member contributed Christus food and one item was chosen for the Alcester Christmas fair on October 29. The next meeting is scheduled for Mrs. Elmer Anderson’s home on November 5.
A Pratt Institute student wins Alcoa’s packaging award for a disposable pre cooked meat entree in an epoxy coated aluminum and foil lined carton with a printed heating element. The design uses a wall plug to heat the meal for spack or supper, avoiding pots and pans.
Arthur Jonas of Britton was re elected president of East River Electric Power Cooperative at the annual board reorganization. He also serves as Bagin Electric Power Cooperative secretary of Lake Region Electric Association and as minority leader in the state Senate. Max Farrar of Hurley was re elected vice president. J E Rasmussen of Beresford secretary. Rengvald Sveningson of Lane treasurer. Jonas Farrar Rasmussen and Sveningson hold directorships at other electric groups.
Eighth grade officers elected Howard McCorkell president Donald Huygens vice president Sandra Burris secretary Lloyd Eichacker treasurer. County notes report births at Akron Hospital and a time of 1.8 inches of rain breaking a long dry spell. Plans outlined for a George Iowa to Sioux City bus route with Hawarden as a stop. Westfield may join later.
Iowa State University Extension Service releases Cattle Feeding Price Guide F-15565 detailing worksheets to compute breakeven selling prices under various feed and feeder cattle price scenarios. The bulletin covers choice calves and yearlings, yearlings and two year olds, with tables for meat feeding situations and cost recovery. Available from ISU Publications Distribution or county extension offices.
Harm on Boyd County Agent notes in Elk Point South Dakota that a sick elm near Elk Point tested positive for Dutch Elm Disease. Dr. Nagel at SDSU confirms, root grafts planned treatment with soil fumigant, beetles spread fungal spores, and officials urge soil testing and fertilizer planning. Town council meetings and permits also recorded.
A garbled mix of local business items and a health bulletin discusses the influenza A-2 strain and vaccine effectiveness. It notes a 1968-62 appearance, potential vaccine gaps, and common flu symptoms plus when to seek medical advice. Also includes a city council adjournment record and mayoral sign-off.
The Iowa Department of Public Safety launches the Saved By The Belt Club to honor careful drivers and belt users who survived crashes with minor injuries. Members receive a colorful dashboard sticker and join a program encouraging safer habits on Iowa roads.
Plymouth County Farm Bureau announced officers at its annual meeting including David Kerr as president Richard Philips as voting delegate Cecil Lang as treasurer Daryl Siebans as vice chairman and Joe Easton as secretary Philips starts a second year as Hireesytat term January 1 1969. Dean Henry B Nelson said Sioux Empire College fall enrollment remains open through October 18 with adult classes three hours weekly including Introduction to the Theater American History Introduction to Physical Science Man and Art and related schedules.
The State Services for Crippled Children will hold a diagnostic clinic in Sheldon Iowa City on Thursday October 17 to serve children under 21 with crippling conditions referred by physicians or dentists. Consultants in pediatrics orthopedics pedodontia psychology speech hearing and more will conduct complete examinations at St Paul Lutheran Church. Dr John C MacQueen of The University of Town College of Medicine in Paris directs the SSCG program.
A farm outlook meeting is planned for Thursday October 20 at 6:00 p.m. at the Plymouth county fairgrounds in Le Mars. Lyle Mackey and Larry Trede will present 1968 1969 agricultural outlook focusing on cattle hogs and feed grains. Earl Mobley will discuss feeding silage and integrating it into cattle feeding. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. all interested are invited.
W. M. Anderson sends belated Akron newspaper renewal greeting from California. He notes gloomy weather with rain, a cool summer, and fair conditions overall. He sends regards to all and mentions生活 trade and buy ads in the section.
Union county weed board and notes list upcoming events including a banquet at Barnaford's territory cafe on October 19 and a recognition event at Elk Point auditorium on November 2. The annual district weed control conference will convene November 1 at Contarville Legion hall at 9 20 a m with Martin Meyer of Beresford chairing.
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