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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1966

Page

3

Akron Red Raiders open season with LeMars scrimmage outlook

Akron High Red Raiders showcased potential in a Friday scrimmage ahead of the season opener at LeMars against Gehlen High on September 10. Coach Murrell’s first offensive unit featured Glenn Klemme at center and a 177 pound line, while the defense showed toughness. The 46 man squad demonstrated speed and experience, with several players contending for starting roles and replacements.

Akron High Red Raiders Murrell Glenn Klemme Bruce Lennor Rich Anderson Bill O'Connor Wayne Brown Dor von Hagel Lonnie Schuehard Alan Hutchers Dave Higman Denny Lins Derek Goudge Opporke Gehlen High LeMars Loren Nielsen Ron Harvey Gary Henriksen Ed Wise Gary Johnson Denny Fletcher Marc Thorson Rich Brown Rob Tindall Lormie Schuchard Steve Wilcox Jim Kenny Roger Coon Arden Heeren Gene Barwick Mike Smith Akron Ledger Red Raiders

Local News Notes from Tramilton and Area

Tramilton Local No 490 meets September 12 at 8 00 pm at the Albert Beech home. Labor Day observed with quiet business and good weather. Union Creek Extension Club to meet September 12 at 1 30 pm at Alcester bowling alleys. Several families and visitors from Nebraska Iowa California Minnesota and Utah are noted along with plans for trips to the Philippine Islands lasting 24 years.

Tramilton Albert Beech Faye Kerr Nancy Black Hills South Dakota Elden Earsley Dawn Wilsonville Nebr Anna Vreugdenhil Sharon Dirks California Iowa City University of Iowa Union Creek Extension Club Alcester Roy Newell Mac Thorson New Inn Om Lake Okoboji Clark T. Arnott Minneapolis Sioux Falls M. C Salt Lake City Utah Phillippine Islands Melvin Johnson Clifford M. Johnson Gary and Grege Elvera Bill Heinrickson Sioux City Etta Huff Harold E. Johnson Akron Johnson Philippine Islands

Akron Community School District votes on Sept 12

Akron Community School District holds a Monday September 12 election with three candidates for two Director seats and one for Treasurer. Gail Temmingsen vies for Director First District, Lyle Jacobs and Mildred VanDonge contest At-Large Director, Robert Pollock runs for Treasurer. Polls open 12 noon to 7 pm in the School Auditorium, DST.

Akrons Neasurer Gail Temmingsen Cuming Lyle BY Jacobs Mildred VanDonge Robert Pollock School Auditorum DST Law Wovern Yatens Akron Dis- Wet Sry

Book and Thimble Club Opens 1966 67 Session

The Book and Thimble Club meets Tuesday September 13 at Mrs Edith Bakers home. A film Known Your Federation will be shown and roll call asks A Rule of Parliamentary Procedure.

Wesley Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Events

Wesley Methodist Church announces Sunday activities with 9 45 a m Sunday school and 11 00 a m worship. A Dave Nelson home cook out follows the Wesley Couples Club meeting. Confirmation class Saturday September 10 at 10 30 a m. Prayer groups meet Tuesday 9 00 a m and 8 00 p m Utile Dulce. Chancel chair at 8 00 p m Wednesday Senior MYF. Continental Dinner planned for Wednesday October 5.

Wesley Couples Club Dave Nelson

Big Springs Baptist Church Services and Meetings

The Big Springs Baptist Church lists a Sunday schedule with morning worship at 10:00, Bible school at 11:00, and evening gospel service at 8:00. a Tuesday staff meeting at 8:00. a Wednesday midweek service at 8:00 and choir at 8:50.

Church Bible School

Parish Mass Timings and CYO Officers Meeting

St Patrick and St Catherine offer Mass at 7:30 and 10:00 on Sundays with additional weekday services and confessions on Saturday. High school religion class meets Wednesday at 7:30 in the hall, followed by a CYO officers and committee chairmen meeting listing Eddie Wise as president and other named officers.

St. Patrick's St Catherine Panish Hall CYO Eddie Wise Susan Henrich Eugenia Loetz Karen Hull Kathy Bernard Tim Coyle Patricia Oakes Mary Blum Bruce Lennon

Akron Community School enrolls seven hundred students

Superintendent R D Gustafson notes an all time high enrollment of seven hundred at Akron Community School including ninety two tuition students from South Dakota. He describes bus routes, schedules, and staff needs while detailing grade counts and upcoming start times.

AKRON Akron Community School South Dakota R. D. Gustafson

Emanuel and Union Creek Lutheran Churches Concerts and Activities

A church notice lists weekly rehearsals for MMANUEL and UNION CREEK LUTHERAN CHURCHES including IMM Cherub Junior and Senior choirs, plus Union Creek L.C.W. Bible study, Ararat Group, Sunday services with Pastor Donald Roberts in charge, Rally Day events, and multiple groups and hosts for Thursday and Wednesday meetings.

Matthew's Lutheran Church Service and Events

Matthew's Lutheran Church schedules worship at 8:30 Sunday with church school at 9:30. On Wednesday the 14th at 8:00 p.m. Lutheran League meets with Emmanuel Union Creek League at Trinity for film discussion and lunch. Fresh supply of typewriter ribbons for different machines for sale at Register-Tribune office.

Luther League Immanuel Union Creek League Trinity Register-Tribane

Akron Man Weds Rapid City Girl At Spencer Fair

The wedding of Laurie Streeide to David Gabel was held August 20 in Rapid City with a large local attendance. The bride wore a silk organza gown with Alencon lace and a pearl crown veil, bowing to family ties including bridesmaids and groomsmen from Iowa and South Dakota. The couple will reside in Columbus Ohio after a Wyoming honeymoon. she will teach music in Columbus, and he studies at Capital Seminary. A separate Spencer fair notes a strong 45th Clay County Fair lineup, with livestock entries up and popular grandstand acts planned including the Osmond Brothers and Joie Chitwood, plus new tractor pulling and a Hall of 100 Holiday Doors exhibit.

South Canyon Lutheran Church Rapid City South Dakota Laurie Streeide David Gabel Howard Bomhoff L. A. Ytreeide Glen Gabel Akron Iowa Curtis Halverson Fargo N. D J. S. Bach S. D Steven Ytreeide Craig Ekeland Gail Melvin Lee Ybreeide Oena Diet Rich Butehude Ben Munson Jr Briant Davis Mary Kanne Evonne Siebens LeMars Iown Judy Eskamp Gwen Winter Norman Nordly Sam Gtnm Verona Bortnem Diana Sylliaassen Laura Livingston Ave Berwick Plaza Columbus Ohio Andrew Siebens Evonne Tena Hillrichs Darlene Hillrichs LeMans Wendasll Oltmans Kevin Gene Gabel Debbie Janes Gabel Pam Cindy A Shenry Tobin Daryl Siebens Jey John ,Siebens Norma Harvey Taylor Ben Hillrichs Aki"non, Towa Clay County Spencer, Lows Spencer Grand Avenue U.S. 18 Hollywood Palace Osmond Bros George Kirby Joie Chitwood

County farmers ship hogs to Sioux City stockyards

Merlin Oltmanns of LeMars led a shipment of 36 butcher hogs at Sioux City weighing 225 pounds average and selling at 24.75 dollars per cwt. Ronald Hanstein of LeMars sold 32 hogs averaging 254 pounds at 24.75 per cwt. Albert Beck of Akron sold 41 hogs averaging 196 pounds at 24.50 per cwt. Winston Huebner of Akron sent 28 hogs at 24.60 per cwt averaging 205 pounds, and Willie Huebner of Akron sold one hog at 250 pounds for 24.50 per cwt. The Continental Dinner is set for October 1 at the Wesley Methodist church in Akron with serving starting at 5:30 p.m.

Merlin Oltmanns LeMars Sioux City Ronald Hanstein Hampshire Albert Beck Akron Mar Winston Huebner Willie Huebner Wesley Methodist Church

St John Evangelical Lutheran Church Schedule Changes

St John Evangelical Lutheran Church announces Faith Circle Thursday 1 30 p m and church school Sundays at 9 00 a m with worship at 10 00 a m time change from summer months. Tuesday 8 00 pm Sunday school teachers.

ST. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Faith Circle

Brutle Creek Lutheran Church Activities and Schedule

Brute Creek Lutheran Church announces worship Sunday at 10 30 am with Parish Education Institute Tri League events Tuesday September 13 at 10 00 am Panters Conference at Sioux Falls 7 00 pm League Officers and sponsors and Wednesday 345 pm Confirmation instruction for parish members.

Parish Education Institute Tri-League Panter Sioux Falls

Trinity Lutheran Church Activity Schedule

Trinity Lutheran Church week includes Thursday 8 00 pm Trinity Brotherhood meeting Sunday 11 8 45 church school 10 00 worship Couple s Club 7 15 pm mini golf LeMars lunch and devotions at Don Neunaber s Tuesday 18 Ruth Circle 8 00 pm Wednesday 14 Martha Circle 2 00 pm Luther League joint with Immanuel Union Creek Trinity film discussion and lunch

Trinity Brotherhood LeMars Don Neunabers Ruth Circle Martha Luther League Immanuel- Union Creek Trinity

Flag Raising At School Opening Ceremony

On August 29, last Monday, opening day of the school year, representatives from Hoschler Post No 186 American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary participated in the annual flag raising. Present in the photo are Auxiliary rep Mionie VorHagel, Floyd Davis, Gordon Kilstrom preparing to raise the flag, Wendall Klenme, Verle Burwick, Marvin Hitzemann, and Charles Reich forming the Legion color guard. Mac Thorson led the pledge of allegiance though not visible in the image.

Hoschler Post No. 186 American Legion the Legion Auxiliary Mac Thorson

St Patrick’s Bazaar and local visits span a busy week

Community notices recount St Patrick’s Bazaar in Chicketland and a Ham Loaf supper on Sunday September 26 with the Continental Dinner planned for October 8 at Wesley Methodist. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Bert Henna of Alton and multiple family visits in Akron, Willow Lake, Bennet, Rockford and Lincoln as fall routines begin.

St. Patrick’s Bazaar Chicketland Wesley Methodist Church Akron Bert Henna Alton C. R. Mason Tabor Blossom. Dyer Donna Faye Willow Lake Gerald Smith James Trautt Akron Hospital John Thatcher G. G. Grant Bennet Nebr Clark Ottenberg Cheryl Rockford H. G. Wilms Lisa Matt Lincoln C. R. Magon Wilms University of South Dakota Vermillion Wendell Schneider P.T.A Dick Jelken PTA Sioux City Harry Nealis St. Charles Craig Raymond Nealis Mary Ruth Offringa

NEWS FROM NURSING HOME BY ZELPHA AND WAYNE

A birthday party celebrated Emil Johnsons 98th birthday in the dining room with cake ice cream and coffee. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hoeven and Laura Wade from Seattle. Local residents and friends shared Sunday activities and visits at the nursing home, with many named residents and guests.

Emil Johnson Gilbert Hoeven Laura Wade Carrie Johnson Seattle Wash Wayne Lillian Jacobs Alfred Jacobs Lizzie Tindall Adaville Lewis Bly Akron Minnie Parker Eric Johnson Anna Toel Fredia Eilers LeMars Henry Pluegsr Elk Point S. D Clara Sattoff Chatsworth William van Wyhe Hawarden Bultmans Bat Hammond Lonita Calif Tindall Otto Oltmanns George Wang Alcester M. D William Toel Anne Toel Neil McKenzie Sioux City Minnie Vane derBock Gary Anderson Kansas City

Rites Held For Former Union County Farmer Anton Staum

Brief notice recalls the life of Anton M Staum a former Union County farmer who died at Akron Hospital on Tuesday August 30 at nearly 86. Born in Norway September 5 1880 he immigrated to the United States at age five and later lived near Elk Point and Beresford S C before retiring to Sioux City and later Akron Survivors include his widow two sons a daughter eight grandchildren eleven great grandchildren and a brother Funeral services were conducted at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev Harris Hostager officiating a duet by Mrs Norman Nielsen and Mrs Darwin Klemme, solo by Robert Ofstehage and organist Dianna Willer Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery.

Anton M. Staum Akron Hospital Anton Martin Staum Norway United States Marrigge Marie Hansen Elk Point Beresford S. C Sioux City Akron Arnold Marvin Merle Fickbohm Martin Sacramento Calif Trinity Lutheran Church Harris Hostager Norman Nielsen Darwin Klemme Robert Ofstehage Mies Dianna Willer Clayton Staum Roger Staum Duane Ficktchm Dwight Fickbohm Clark Vinzant Curtis Sandvall River Side Cemetery

First Baptist Church Announces Sunday Service Changes

Change of time announced at First Baptist Church with Sunday school at 9 30 am and worship at 10 30 am. Guest speaker for the next two Sundays is Dr Charles M Coford head of Education at Sioux Falls College.

Charles M. Coford Department of Education Sioux Falls College

Westfield Congregational Church Weekend Schedule

Westfield Congregational Church announces worship at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. A church and Sunday school picnic will be held at the Florence and Keith Knapp farm next Sunday, Sept 11, at 12:30 p.m. Activities include children’s games with prizes, bring a covered dish, desserts, beverages provided. Pilgrim Fellowship meets Sept 8 at 8:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal at 4:00 p.m. Annual Harvest Supper set for Sept 29.

Florence and Keith Knapp Pilgrim Fellowship

Akron Hospital Admissions And Dismissals

Admissions list includes Mrs James Trautt Mrs Mollie Oake Mrs Ambrose Feauto of Akron John Haage and Mrs Grace Feuerhelm of LeMars Gerhard Groethe Elk Point SD and Mrs Helen Ahrens Hawarden Dismissals include Cheryl Wilcox Ben Reiken Mildred Wakeman Mollie Oake and Verna Lewison of Akron Mrs Grace Feuerhelm La Mars Francis Hoffman Elk Point SD and Mrs Pearl Nelson Eagle Grove IA

James Trautt Mollie Oake Ambrose Feauto Akron John Haage Grace Feuerhelm LeMars Gerhard Groethe Elk Point Helen Ahrens Hawarden Cheryl Wilcox Ben Reiken Mildred Wakeman Verna Lewison la Mars Francis Hoffman Elkoint

Union County Farm Bureau Meets at Elk Point Auditorium

The Union County Farm Bureau held a policy meeting August 22 at Elk Point auditorium. President Lincoln Tweet opened the session, with Milton Albin guiding discussions in six groups to draft resolutions for the year. Russell Hanson won the tallest corn contest at 14 ft 5 3/4 in, with Frances Kelly in second at 14 ft 1 1/2 in. Lunch was provided by local hosts and Thelma Kalstad contributed an applesauce cake to spur interest.

Union County Farm Bureau Elk Point Auditorium Lincoln Tweet Mresolutions Milton Albin Resolutions Committee Russell Hanson Elk Point Frances Kelly Beresford Meadames Harvey

Local Soldier Roger C. Knapp Assigned Near Phu Loi Vietnam

Special to Register Tribune from Phu Loi Vietnam Army Second Lieutenant Roger C. Knapp 23 son of Mr and Mrs Cyrus A Knapp Westfield Town was assigned to the 1st Infantry Division near Phu Loi Vietnam Aug. 19 Lt Knapp a forward observer with the division s Artillery entered the Army in September 1965 and was last stationed at Fort Leonard Wood Mo He is a 1961 graduate of Westfield Community High School and a 1965 graduate of Town State University in Ames The lieutenant is a member of Alpha Zeta fraternity.

Register Tribune Phu Loi Vietnam AHTNC Roger C. Knapp Cyrus A. Knapp Westfield Town Knapp Army Fort Leonard Wood Westfield Community High School Town State University Ames Alpha Zeta Fraternity

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gehlen High Jays U. 18 Book and Thimble Club Donald Roberts Big Springs Baptist Church Trenry B. Nelson Pastor ST. Catherine’s Akron and Mmanuel and Union Creek Lutheran Churches David J. Roy IMM Union Creek L.C.W Ararat Group Helen Tentinger KLEM Trinity Church Carpenter Calvary Group Martha Mae Anderson Herman Group Peggy McLane Oliver Group Florence Jacobs Sinai Group Fireside Esther Popken Zion Group Fern Anna Klemme St, Matthew's Lutheran Church Thurris Brutle Creek Lutheran Church Elk Point, South Dakota Photo By Bige Bresee Iowa Firemen Atlantic Gaynor Harris Frances Witt Mary Anderson Maxine Gervietts Caryl Siebens Margaret Radms Birdie Hauvris Federated News Lois Klemme Ruth Wales Nursing Home Zelpha and Union County Anton Staum First Baptist Church Westfield Congergational Church Akron Hospital News Union County Farm Bureau
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