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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1960

Page

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Akron Plymouth County Weekly Notice

Published every Thursday at Akron Iowa. Entered at the post office as second class mail matter September 26 1901.

Akron Plymouth County Iowa

Westfield Write-Ups Chronicle LocalVisits and Events

Westfield notes visiting guests from Sioux City Merrill Vermillion and Council Bluffs. Reports on Harvest season tours, a conservation tour led by La verne Fuesner, and a Trans Miss Philatelic Society convention in Sioux City with Miss Lease receiving multiple awards.

Burt Tagg Bob Sue Lori Sioux City Don Banks Tages Marvin Nelson Merrill Arch Lilly Howard Holden Richland Ted ‘Seeley Vermillion Jennie Lilly Delbert Maynard Ivyl Knapp Mabel Lilly Percy Harrington Bessie Buryanek Ernie Graves Council Bluffs Adam Tindall Marlis Buryanek Ivy] Knapp H. H. Eogerson Pilgrims Fellowship Elk Point Ed. Nelson Deno Raymond Conway Los Angeles Calif The Trans-Mississippi Philatelic Society Colorado Nebraska South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Lease Department of Philately Post Office Department Washington, D. C Sioux City Stamp Club Westfield Folk Westfield “Hylite

Union County Farm Bureau women approve resolutions

At a special meeting in the Congregational church basement Elk Point on October 11, members of the Union County Farm Bureau amended and approved resolutions from the Resolutions and Legislative committees. The resolutions covered Livestock Health State Taxes State Highways and Education and were described as very good.

Congregational Church Elk Point Union County Farm Bureau

Delegates Named for State Convention at Huron

The November newsletter records Vic Clark and Lincoln Tweet as spokesmen for the Resolutions and Legislative committee. Delegates and alternates elected to attend the State Convention at Huron include Lincoln Tweet Russell Hanson Clyde Gunderson Earl Pike Ed Johnson Elmer Swanson with Mr and Mrs J T Johnson in attendance. A lunch was served by the lunch committee Mrs Clarence Staum Mrs Arnold Gunderson and Mrs Clyde Gunderson.

Vic Clark Lincoln Clarence Staum Arnold Gunderson Clyde Gunderson

Johnson Jr Homemakers Meet Held October 10

The Johnson Jr Homemakers meeting convened October 10 under President Judy Netley with pledge, roll call, and 18 attending. New members Marcia Brown and Jean Willer joined. Karen presented a resignation letter from Nancy Wendt and a $1.34 bill. Funds totaled $54.50, premium money, and record books plus yearbook booklets. A swimming party with guest bring policies was planned. Kathy Stinton moved adjournment after a luncheon by host Lynn Coon and her mother.

Johnson Jr Judy Netley Karen Nancy Wendt Marcia Brown Jean Willer Kathy Stinton

Brule Creek Watershed Surveys Progressing

Field surveys are being conducted this fall by Soil Conservation Service Watershed Planning Party engineers as fast as possible before cold weather. The surveys cover Floodwater Retarding Structures 7 and 10 in Lincoln County and will finish on Structures 16 and 17 northeast of Alcester in Union County so construction can begin after July 1, 1961 under Public Law 566 and the South Dakota Watershed Act as Amended 1959.

Soil Conservation Service Brule Creek Lincoln Union South Dakota Lincoln County Alcester S. D Union County Boil Conservation Service

Floodwater Retarding Structures Planned in Union County

The plan calls for 17 floodwater retarding structures with drainage areas treated by soil and water conservation practices before construction. Permits cover Grade Stabilization Structures No 1 2 4 and 6 to assess feasibility. Structures use concrete or metal spillways to release water and protect low-lying areas from floods.

Union County

BORDER BELLES 4-H CLUB OFFICERS INITIATED

The Border Belles 4-H Club held its officer initiation on October 10, 1960 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Karen Johnson installed officers, 18 members attended with 5 mothers and one leader. New members Mary Klemme and Susan Anderson joined. Enrollment cards were completed and books passed out for the coming year.

Westfield Laverne Fuesner SCS A. C. Banks Keith Florance Knapp Martin Brothers George Bern Richard Moore Bard Lilly Harold Johnson Trinity Lutheran Church Karen Johnson Mary Klemme Susan Anderson Barbara Henrich

Anniversary thanks to friends and relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Lemen express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for helping make their anniversary a pleasant occasion.

Loyd Lemen

Unusual Absentee Ballot Demand Reported at LeMars

County Auditor L A Ludwig reports 177 absentee ballots mailed and requests already ahead of typical presidential years. Soldiers ballots totaling about 70 have been sent, and more requests continue to arrive. He notes ample time to request ballots for those unable to vote in person.

L. A. Ludwig LeMars Ludwig

Orin and wayne Harris mark 40th anniversary party

A note of thanks for the 40th anniversary celebration expresses appreciation for calls cards and gifts. Also mentions fresh supply of typewriter ribbons for different machines available at the Register-Tribune Office as part of notices.

Orin Harris Register-Tribune

Your Vote is a Valuable Right and Duty

A call to voters stressing the importance of voting as a precious right. Cites historical examples: one vote saved the Selective Service in 1941 and one electoral vote elected Rutherford Hayes in 1876. Urges casting ballots on November 8 to support the American free enterprise system and the benefits it yields.

Pearl Harbor Rutherford Hayes White House

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