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$3 Co-Operative Features, Inc. 360 N. Michigan Chicago, Dept. fl. AKRON MAN HURT IN ACCIDEN 'MEMBER WAY BACK Hawarden Was Still in Its Infancy and Battling for Existence FORTY YEARS AGO Mrs.

E. J. Harris of Hudson died at her home there on August 25th. Capt. Bates and wife departed Au- irust 26th for Chicago to attend the Grand Army reunion.

The new elevator for the Spencer Grain Co. at Chatsworth was completed and ready for business. Mrs. S. S.

Conrad went to Beresford August 27th to attend the funeral of her niece, Mrs. Henry Hendley. Mrs. Fred Hodgln and children left for Aitkin, where Fred had secured a position in a printing office. Jesse Williams went to Elk Point to represent Virginia township at a gathering of the Fusion party of Union county.

Milton Smith's little two-year-old son stepped on a garden rake August 29th and ran a tooth almost through his foot. Wm. Bowden, former proprietor of of the Kansas street livery barn, purchased a farm in Hanson county, South Dakota. H. H.

and F. B. Cable and Chuck Fowler rented the livery stable at Hudson and put in several fine driving teams for rental. The new rural delivery systems out Hudson, through Eden and Norway townships, were ready to start with Geo. Webb and Wm.

Miner as mail carriers. Mr. and Mrs. R. 'Norton of Hudson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on August 29th by inviting scores of their friends and neighbors in to spend the day with them.

Something like a dozen of the old boys who wore the blue, accompanied by their wives and plenty of eats, swooped down on their old comrade, Irvin Finch, northwest of Hawarden, August 25th for a jolly surprise. The remains of Mrs. J. H. McManaman, who died at Eureka, Utah, arrived in Hawarden for burial.

The husband was dealt another cruel blow when the three months old baby of the couple died on the train west of Omaha on their way to Hawarden. A double funeral service was held. TWENTY YEARS AGO A daughter was born Aug. 24th to Mr. and Mrs.

Harold Smith. Wm. Booth sold his barber shop at Ireton to Wm. Wilkinson of Mitchell, S. D.

A son was born Aug. 20th to Mr. and Mrs. W. J.

Pereboom of Eagle township. Jas. Kennedy Sr. departed for Hot Springs, S. where he entered the Farmers and For prompt service for clean, sanitary removal of dead stock and hogs, call HAWARDEN George Heldt Son Phone 72 Hawarden Produce Co.

Phone 79 MC NALLY Schuetz Elevator Phone 43-F 14 ALCESTER Paul Ericson's Produce Phone 58 Hawarden Rendering Truck License No. 49 national sanitarium for soldiers and sailors. A 10-pound baby son was born Aug. 22nd to Mr. and Mrs.

Stewart Brodie of Ireton. Mrs. Andrew Zetterquist passed away at her home south of Alcester on Aug. 24th. D.

S. Dick departed for Des Moines to exhibit his "Super Feeder" at the State Fair. Miss Vesta Cooper underwent an operation for the removal of her tonsils Aug. 24th. Meeter Northrup ready for the grand opening of their store on the North Side.

Little Courtney Slife underwent an operation August 23rd for the removal of his tonsils. A daughter was born Aug. 18th to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Van Roekel of "larfield township.

A daughter was born Aug. 22nd to Mr. and Mrs. Chris Schiefen at the tfawarden hospital. Mr.

and Mrs. J. F. Anderson and children departed for Hobart, make their home. Inez, the little daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Phil Treiber, underwent an operation Aug. 25th for the removal of ler tonsils. Edwin Olson accompanied the 7- year-old son of Will Elving, deceased, Stanton, Iowa, where he was placed an orphans home. Mrs.

Ben Newman and infant son arrived home from Storm Lake where son was born on August 5th at the ionic of her parents. The old Baptist church building vhich was purchased by Henry Herer, was moved onto the lots just east the new Baptist Jurgen Wegner purchased a quarter lection farm, two miles west of Hudon, from Banker S. F. Hoffman for a consideration of $400 per acre. Miss Martha Klave, ten-year-old daughter of Mr.

and Mrs Rudolph Klave, who resided southeast of Ha- varden, died August 24th after a brief llness. and Mrs. E. R. Bisby departed 'or Davenport, Iowa, where Mr.

Bisby banned to take a course in chiroprac- ic. He was a barber in W. E. John- icn's shop. A new restaurant was being in- italled in the Van Sickle building for opening Sept.

1st. The business was be conducted under the firm name jf Klock Wolf. Word was received in Hawarden of he birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Casper J.

Warley at their home Minneapolis on Aug. 23rd. Mrs. Varley was a daughter of Mrs. L.

L. larlan. The 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Swanson, who resided near Al- was instantly killed on August 4th by a bullet from a repeating rifle vhich was accidentally discharged by a younger brother.

Cam Smith, Akron's well known mseball pitcher, was one of the prin- ipals in a double wedding that took at Elk Point on August 18th vhen he was united in marriage to liss Zoa Clark. Bert Crow and Miss va Nygard were the other partici- ants. The Hawarden baseball team de- eated the fast Sheldon team at the air grounds in that city by a score of to 4 on Aug. 22nd. This game was or the supposed championship of northwest Iowa, as Sheldon claimed his honor by putting Sibley out of unning in a previous game.

Brother of Mrs. Geo. Sawyer Injured Near Elk Point Sunday Night Claude Anderson, 44, of Akron, wa seriously injured in a collision be tween a pick-op truck and a stoc truck which occurred about 9:45 Sun day night at the edge of the drivewa into an oil station on highway 77, quarter of a mile west of Elk Point Mr. Anderson was the driver of th pick-up and was accompanied by hi brother, Tollie Anderson, and Elme Boden, of Akron, and Joseph Fleeg of Beresford. They were on their way to Akron from Sioux City and hac stopped at the oil station and wer just leaving the station when thej were sideswiped by a truck loadec with cattle on its way from Belmont, S.

to Sioux City. The cattle truck was owned by the Belmont Garage and was driven by Ed. Bermann. Riding with him were William Fiddler and August Uttech of Belmont. Both the pick-up and the cattle truck were overturned.

One animal was killec while the others were freed and scattered. It was raining at the time of the accident and poor visibility and a slippery pavement contributed to the mishap. Clande Anderson was the only one who was seriously injured. He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital in Sioux City in an ambulance where it was ascertained that his jaw had been fractured in two places and in addition he had.

suffered some very severe cuts. He will likely be laid up for a considerable period of time. His companions suffered only minor cuts and bruises and the occupants of the truck also escaped with minor injuries. Anderson is a brother of Mrs. George Sawyer of Hawarden.

Well Known Akron Woman Dies Mrs. John. Schmidt, a well known and highly esteemed resident of the Akron vicinity, passed away at her home Friday, August 16th, following a long illness. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 18th, at the Lutheran church in Akron with Rev. Fred A.

Meske in charge. Interment was at Riverside cemetery. Mathilda Wurl was born In Buffalo, N. May 31, 1868, where she was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church. She was united in marriage with John Schmidt January 23, 1896, at Springfield, 111., where they lived for two years and then came to a farm northeast of Akron.

In the Akron community where she lived for over forty years, through her helpful and kindly ways, she had gained a wide circle of friends who will mourn her passing. Her husband preceded her in death in 1923. She is survived by three sons and four daughters, William and John Schmidt and Mrs. Emma Molzen of LeMars, and Elmer Schmidt, Mrs. Hilda Andresen, Mrs.

Mina Rounds, Mrs. Tillie Erks and Mrs. Ella Frerichs of Akron. Attention, Boy Scouts! Meetings for all Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Scout rooms in the Central school building. All Cubs will meet next Monday evening at 7 o'clock at the Central school instead of the Den meetings which have been held in the past.

All boys from 9 to 12 years of age wishing to join the Cubs must attend first meeting next Monday. Boys desirous of joining the Scouts must attend the meeting next Wednesday. These boys must be 12 years of age or over. These meetings will be the beginning of the new Scout year. New candidates will not be accepted at this meeting but must appear in person to make application.

Rev. Harding and Jerry Wood, Scout Masters. PRES; ROOSEVELT AND U. DEFENSE BOARD Harry W. Hill, Lieut.

Col. Jos. T. McNarney, Capt. Forest P.

Sherman, Lieut. Gen. Stanley D. Embick, John D. Hickerson.

Front LaGuardia of New York, President Franklin Ik Roosevelt. These men were appointed by the President to the United States- Canadian Defense Board. BIG SPRINGS BUBBLINGS SPRINGS BAPT.ST CHURCH R. A. Dahlquist, Pastor Enjoyed Picnic at Sioux Falls A group of relatives and friends took picnic dinners and enjoyed a pic- from this vic were Mr.

and Mrs. Friday, Aug. 30. B. Y.

P. U. picnic Bill Ericson and Karen, Mr. and Mrs. at Union County Park.

Sunday, Sept. 1, 10:30 a. m. Morn- ng worship and communion. 11:45 a.

m. Sunday school. 7:45 p. m. Evening service.

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 8 p. m. Bible tudy, prayer and fellowship hour. Thursday, Sept.

5, at 1:30 p. m. Missionary Society meeting. Hostesses: Mrs. Ed.

Fischer, Mrs. Herbert Bergdale, Mrs. Ray Anderton. The president has designated Sun- ay, Sept. 8th, as the day of prayer or our country.

No nation is greater han its individuals. Men and women prayer are invincible. We want your job printing. Card of Thanks We wish to express our heartfelt hanks to our friends and neighbors or the many acts of kindness per- ormed and expressions of sympathy xtended at the death of our beloved on and daughter. We wish also to hank Rev.

Burkhart and the choir for their comforting words and beautiful ongs and to thank all those who con- ributed pantry supplies and also to specially thank the pall bearers and Jiose who sent beautiful floral offer- ngs. Mr. and Mrs. G. J.

Eilers, Mr. and Mrs. August Ronsiek, Dwane, Keith and Betty Lou Eilers. Contact Me For Trucking of All Kinds I operate two trucks and have a Portable Grain Elevator for your convenience. I also do all kinds of Spraying.

Cecil C. Coieman Phone 163 Hawarden, Iowa Many Attended Annual Picnic The Big Springs Baptist Sunday chool held their annual summer pic- ic at the picnic grounds, a half mile of Big Springs, on last Friday fternoon and evening. The day was ather threatening, but a large crowd ame for supper that was enjoyed in he usual picnic way. The sports fol- owed supper, then the Alcester bane their becoming new uniforms gave fine program of music. At the close their concert the evening program egan and the rain that had been fireatening waited until the speaker, Rev.

Philip Johnson of Sioux Falls, vas just getting started on a most nteresling speech of the evening rhen the skies opened and many were adly drenched before being able to ocate their cars, for protection. The bower did not last long and many tayed and enjoyed lunch and coffee, lany from distances attended. Those rom farthest away were Mr. and tfrs. Ted Chalgren and Mr.

and Mrs. oe Johnson of California, who have ecently arrived for a visit with rela- ves; also Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Fisher California.

The latter have been ere now for some time. Others came 'rom Sioux Falls, Sioux City and Dmaha, and many from the nearby towns. All were sorry the rain interrupted the evening's enjoyment, but no complaints were heard as we would still rather have showers than to not have any at all, even though they do come when not exactly ordered! Roy Numsen and Gene, Mrs. Selma Numsen and Woodrow, Mrs. Chas.

Miller, and Mr. and Mrs. George Miller of Alcester. In the afternoon they enjoyed themselves in some of the Sioux Falls parks. Enjoying Minnesota Trip The Conrad and Ralph Johnson families left here Sunday for a week's vacation trip to Minnesota before the starting of school next week.

Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Johnson left after dinner and planned to stop off at Worthington, for a short visit with the Carlton family. Then all expected to spend some time at the Minnesota State Fair and then a short stay at some lake for fishing, if the weather proves suitable. Other visitors to see Rev.

last week were the Aljie Larson family and Chas. Anderton, all reporting that Mr. Carlton has begun to show marked improvement after his recent serious illness. Conrad Johnson, Martin Johnson and Theron Beck were business visitors in Elk Point Saturday forenoon Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Larson and daughter Mildred of Omaha came up from the city on Friday for a short visit here with his mother, Mrs. Anna Larson. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Leary and four children drove up from Sioux City Saturday evening for an over visit here at the home of her parents Mr.

and Mrs. Henry F. Johnson. Rev. and Mrs.

R. A. Dahlquist and the children were Sunday guests oi Mr. and Mrs. Edw.

Leafstedt and enjoyed a fine dinner served them all at the Lilley Hotel in Hawarden. Little Miss Marita Waggoner of Hawarden came out to the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P. O.

Waggoner, on Tuesday and spent several days of vacation with them. David Lundberg left here early Friday for Newton, Iowa, to rejoin his family who are there visiting with relatives. They will all return home together after he has a short vacation there also. Mrs. Alfred Jacobson and three children of Swea City, Iowa, are here enjoying a visit with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. John Bergdale and family, northeast of Alcester, and here in Big Springs with her brother, Herbert Bergdale and family. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Strandberg of Mora, are enjoying a visit back here in their former neighborhood and are staying at the home of her sister, Mrs.

Oscar Ericson. Their son Freddie and daughter, Lily Mae, arrived here earlier in the week and all plan to return home together. Sunday guests at the Soren Sorenson home were Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Soderman, Mr.

and Mrs. Joe Larson and three children, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Lind and two children and Miss Violet Carlson; all from the vicinity of Dalesburg, and former neighbors of the Sorenson family. Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Flint and two daughters and their school girl chum, of Manilla, Iowa, were callers at the Theron Beck home on Monday afternoon when they were enroute home from a visit with his and Mrs. Beck's sister and three brothers living at Elbow Lake and Alexandria, Minn. They returned to Manilla that evening. Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph E. Johnson and his daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Ghalgren of Riverside, arrived last Friday to spend two or three weeks looking after their property interests and visiting with relatives and old friends in this community.

They arrived just in time for the annual Big Springs church picnic. FOUR INJURED IN COLLISION Mrs. Louise Paulson Involved in an Accident Near Beresford Four persons were injured, one automobile destroyed, and another badly wrecked in a crash south west of Beresford about 11:30 this Thursday morning. Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Petersen of Beresford, Dr. C. E. Kamper of Viborg, and Mrs. Louise Paulson of Akron, Iowa, are all in the Sioux Valley hospital in Sioux Falls.

The full extent of their injuries will not be determined until an examination has been com-- pleted. The accident occurred on the corner four miles south and one west of Beresford on the Union-Clay county line. Dr. Kemper and Mrs. Paulson were going west in a Ford and Mr.

and Mrs. Peterson were going north driving a Chevrolet The cars crashed solidly together on the intersection. Elwood Gylfe, nearby farmer, happened to be passing on a tractor at the time. He rushed over son from the just before it burst" into flames. Gylfe and Dr.

Kemper next went to the Petersen car and got them out. Doctors, officers, and the Bereaford fire department were immediately called, and the four persons involved in the accident were rushed to the hospital in ambulances. The first and immediate examination disclosed the following probable injuries: Mrs. Paulson, broken bones, lacerations; Mrs. Petersen, unconscious condition, further injuries undetermined; Dr.

Kemper and Frank Petesen, cuts, bruises, other injuries also undetermined. Not only was the Kemper automo- aile completely destroyed by flames, sut the Petersen car also caught on fire. This was put out, but the car itself is practically demolished. Mrs. Paulson is Dr.

Kemper's mother-in-law, while the Petersen's are of course well known residents of this Republic. Mrs. Paulson, along with her son Kirk Paulson and Lavere Green of reton, was involved in a car accident on the highway west of Alcester in August, 1938. At that time she suffered a broken leg and was a patient in the Hawarden hospital for several veeks thereafter. Now is the time to subscribe.

Welcome a Baby Daughter Big Springs friends will be interested to learn of the arrival of a baby daughter in the home of Rev. and Mrs. George Downing of Long Beach, on Aug. 21. The mother, formerly Dorothy Carlton of the Big Springs parsonage, has many friends here who will rejoice with them in their precious new possession.

This new granddaughter should prove fine medicine for Grandpa Carlton at Worthington, and we predict that he will soon be up and around in the same happy usual way in the near future. Returned Home From Hospital Friends are glad to learn that Fred Larson, who was so painfully injured several weeks ago in an auto accident and has been confined to the Sioiix Valley hospital in Sioux Falls, was able to return home on Saturday and convalescing nicely, glad to be home again. ALIEN REGISTRATION GETS UNDER WAY lists of aliens in fetrieT £TSf of the Northwest district and And on in Seattle post office, who Starr. The post office depart ling, along with the F..