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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
2
A compact price snippet shows per unit costs with fractions such as 2c and 21¢ and 39¢, plus 12, 69¢ and 12¢. The odd formatting hints at a retail or market ledger summary reflecting small changes in value and itemized cents.
An October 1920 childbirth notice column reports a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Jarl Beeler in Akron on October 8 1920 a son to Mr and Mrs Rey Knecht at 1 southeast of town on October 14 1920 and another son to Mr and Mrs G T Parker south of town on October 14 1920 The page also advertises wall paper at Cobb and Greene teat s.
The Plymouth County Farm Bureau met to discuss the October 12 cleanup drive and to ensure all townships canvass nonmembers, with data on refusals. Officers to be elected after November 15, plus follow up meetings to shape the program. Discussions included a visual instruction machine, portable outfitting for township work, and commemorating past achievements including Thorne’s work reducing railroad valuations by 3 billion dollars and potential annual shipper savings. A census of livestock and grains to Federation four times yearly was urged, along with wage scale recommendations for corn picking based on 5 to 6 cents per bushel with board and lodging.
Miss Leonore M Semple married Mr Leo A Ney on October 6 1920 at St Patrick's Catholic church Akron. Rev Father F Wrenn officiated. Bridesmaid Celia Ney best man Anthony Wey. A wedding dinner followed at the bride's parents home. They plan to live on a farm south of Hawarden with many friends offering best wishes.
The Lutheran St Paul church holds confirmation services next Sunday morning starting at 7 00 with special choir selections. Confirmands include Hazel Hofstad Minnie Hidem Alma Widem Herbert Eldem Agnes Haldorson Irene Haldorson Clara Laurson Marie Moe Gerhard Moe Sophie Olson Reynold Lewison Glenora Simonson Ida Zachow. The Ladies' Aid Society meets next Thursday afternoon with Mrs Daniel Alveg. The Immanuel League plans a program next Sunday evening at 7 45. Sunday school is at 9 80 AM instead of 10 00. services at 7 45 PM.
Bible school at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Sermon titled A Light that Never Grows Dim. Evening service at 6:30 p.m. Preaching at 7:30 p.m. Sermon titled The Pleasure of Sailing Your Own Canoe on Life's River. Pleasant crowds and visitors noted. Improvement Day on the 20th. Pastor Jerome Le Emanuel extends a welcome to all seeking a church home.
Next Sunday services set at 10 a m Sunday school 11 a m and 7 30 p m Divine worship The pastor has been appointed to this church for the coming conference year He is here to serve the people If anyone is in need of sound call on him for help and he will do his best God s blessing on the people of Ak Tron Carl Hammer Pastor
Rev. J. L. C. Langholz of Stockton Illinois will substitute for Rev. and Mrs Meske who are away. Regular English services at 11 a m with Sunday school and League suspended on October 24. Pastor A Meske.
The Union County Farm Bureau campaign began with a worker meeting at Elk Point on Monday and continues with township soliciting through the week. A high renter rate is noted with only 17 of 1421 farms operated by owners in Union County, below the state and national shares. Cattle prices have fallen about 26 percent in a month, stock movement is down regional and nationwide, and banks show caution limiting financing for cattle and feeders.
Executor's Notice announces appointment of Kerstene Marie Jensen as executrix of Severin Jensen estate in Plymouth county Iowa. Creditors to present claims. debtors to pay. Also notes Annual G A R Supper at Kendall Towns with menu and price.
Legal notice from October 7 1920 by WILLIAM FOLAN and A I Yeuton attorney for Extitte announcing that haying claims against Ue game will be presented legally authenticated to guard Court tv allowance with publication dates October 21 and 28 1920.
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