18 Sep 1969
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1969
Page
1
Akron Register-Tribune in Akron Iowa announces owner publisher Gerald F Smith. Paper details weekly distribution, post office registration since 1901, subscription rates 3.00 yearly six months 1.50 in nearby counties, 3.50 elsewhere.
Westfield community births birthdays and social visits are reported with Mrs. Esther Moffatt and the Moffatt family hosting and attending dinners. Election results show 92 votes cast with Eugene Welch and others winning terms. School events include a Tri County institute, a freshmen dance, harvest supper dates, and an Amateur Show. Notices invite bids for school addition and list local social and civic happenings including visits to Sioux City and Spencer fairs.
A letter urges opening a dry goods department store in Akron to provide lingerie, blouses, house dresses, hosiery, and children's wear locally, arguing loyal support would keep money in town and boost the economy, criticizing reliance on outside help. The piece highlights local sentiment and calls for community backing.
Pending federal funds, plans advance for a 45 bed nursing home at Hudson South Dakota. Other items include a 884000 water project in Orange City financed by a 325000 grant and bonds, a 40 unit senior housing project in Beresford and a large Marcus Iowa high school band with 70 members.
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