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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
5
Westfield community news reports visits from Frank and Mrs Anderson and family and others from El Point Sioux City and LeMars. Harvest Supper by Ladies Aid raised over 67 dollars despite bad roads. Local meetings include political speaker events and a study on the League of Nations. Basketball schedules, declamatory contest plans, and classroom work at Westfield School are summarized with student coaches from Sioux City and LeMars.
Union Creek news notes no church services next Sunday at the Lutheran church. Ladies Aid planned a Wednesday afternoon meeting at Clifton Waterbury home, recounting last week's gathering at Mike Kapler home where Mr. and Mrs. Kapter received a cut glass vase from the Aid as thanks. Kapters, longtime W. R. Tremain farm residents, plan to move next spring.
Mrs. Johnson and friends, including Mr and Mrs Wedmark, received many valuable gifts at a long table lunch. The Elmer Hultgren family and Mrs Hannah Gassman were dinner guests of Mrs Olof Ericson in Akron. Mr and Mrs Ted Rasmusson and family visited Wm Erleson on Sunday.
Mr Lee was seen through the neighborhood peddling fish last week. Three Nebraskans in a Hudson stalled at the four corners Wednesday evening and were towed to a garage. Nason returned them to Sioux City the next morning and left the car for repairs. A chicken pie social netted about 28 dollars. Charlie and Mrs Carter stayed with the Hummels overnight. Farmers begin safe cribbing as dry weather prevails and corn picking picks up. Two picnics, Brown's Lake hunting party and Bethel church lunch at Stone Park, were enjoyed. Various neighbors attended birthdays and visits in Sioux City, Traer, Akron, and Akron suburbs. The telephone petition went to Akron. another meeting scheduled there next week. Jim John and family joined a birthday party in the city. Mrs. Eugene Jolin hosted a family dinner for her husband’s birthday with guests from Sioux City Elk Point and nearby Jefferson. Mrs. Brownawell from North Dakota reports a housewarming community dance planned for October 3. A double basketball game Westfield vs Sunnyside postponed by rain. rescheduled for next week. Rev Dr Trimble assisted in restart of preaching at Bethel. Sunday school to 10:30 and preaching at 11:30. Pat Allard helped with corn. Gladys Knapp spent weekend at home. Mrs. N B Knapp recovering from sciatica. Phil Trudeau’s brother canvassed for a gas saving device. Buys family visited Sioux City Saturday.
Special correspondence from Chatsworth reports the marriage of Orin Warris and Birdie Bennett on Saturday October 16 1926 in Sioux City officiated by Rev B C Wolcott M C A. Bride daughter of D K Sennett taught locally, groom son of Reese Harris prominent farmer Portland township. Post wedding plans include a trip then residence on Hurtis farm southeast of town. Other notes mention births illnesses and visits among local families.
Mister and Mistus Jeremire Robbins present Singin Skule Beginment at the Akronopery house Friday and Saturday October 29 and 30. The American Legion Post will air at the bottom of its kummin and raise funds. Local folk invited to hear new fan sled tunes and the scholars. Mistus Robidus from Cincinnati participates. The show promises the laffinest time Akron has seen in many a day.
Bible school at 10 am and preaching at 11 am with a sermon titled A Piece of Wood. Evening service at 7 30 pm follows a sermon A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey. Large audiences inspire Christian work as the Akron community church spirit grows led by Pastor Jerome Eb Emanuel.
Pleasant Hill church notes announce Sunday school at 11:00 next Sunday. Rev Massie has left for Denver to pastor United Brethren Church, leaving the local church without a pastor but expecting a vacancy to be filled soon. Ladles Aid meets Thursday October 28 with Mrs Na omi Schneiderheinze. all cordial invited.
It is estimated that the average man loses three days of work yearly due to a cold and early treatment can prevent these losses. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has a wide reputation for curing colds with pleasant taste and prompt relief. For sale by all dealers. A new lot of latest Records just received at Cobb & Greenleaf's.
Notice to farmers to apply at Theo Montagne’s pool hall to register men for corn picking work. He will notify when corn pickers register, with no expense to farmers. Akeon.
Friday and Saturday show features Singin Skale Berlin ment, presented by local talent at the Akron Opera House under the auspices of the American Legion Post. Audience will enjoy wholesome entertainment in Akron during October nights according to the notice.
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