Long Ago Notices and Local Happenings Across Community Events
A compilation of brief items from a past era lists property transfers, luncheon planning, births, minor injuries, surgeries, and local business activities. It notes a garage sale by Frank Greingr to Henry Schultz, a 3-year-old hurt by a fall, and remodeling by B J Schemmer in his blacksmith shop turned garage operation. Other items mention a Des Moines convention, a democratic gathering, and various family milestones alongside decade-old market figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Greingr
Henry P. Schultz
Broncers
Bis
Arie van Mmaanen
J. A. Gartland
Des Moines
Jobo van Beck
Bay
Sis
MC Miaanen
van. Feekes
B.J. Scher
B. J. Schemmer
Balzer
Marriage brings together Bhckinth and Kleinhuizen in AGO
Two individuals identified as Miss Bhckinth Zanten and Charles J. Kleinhuizen were united in marriage. Ralph Bingham, noted as a prominent platform speaker, was scheduled to appear in the Valley. The text references an institution related to parent-teacher activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhckinth
Zanten
Charles J. Kleinhuizen
Ralph Bingham
America
Twenty Five Years Ago Local Notices and Markets
Mrs Kathryn Keegan dies at daughter's home. M S Huie called to Polo for funeral. Weddings and births noted: Sadie Swan and Tom Verstoorn wed. baby boys and girls born to multiple families. Markets show hogs 3.05 to 6.00, cattle 5.00, butter 34c, eggs 0.40 to 0.50. Roy Howell leaves The Ben for Spencer News. Local ties to Wa shington trip and school event in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas High School
Herman J. Vande
Weerd
Bert Vande Brake
Sivts Ceutar
Loraine Jacobs
Atuden
Godfrey
Kathryn Keegan
James Laura
M.S. Huie
Polo
Wm. Lichter
Ashton
A. F. Schommer
Collen- Lave
Aito Supplies
Madison
Sadie Swan
Tom Verstoorn
Oita Tellews
Bom
Ars
U. Yau Zo
Roy Howell
Spencer News
Epva
Mys
Dy Kooiman
Ema
Mie Korthals
Miss Luthera Fldredge
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Annapolis
Ralph Kuryink
Hessel Roords
Kansas City
Nats Zin
Corm
Harley Sn
Thirty Five Years Ago In State Bank Leases New Quarters
The southwest section of the Foppe Pioneer area was leased for ten years for new quarters of the State bank founded in 1883. Mrs. John McKinney and others visited relatives in Dell Rapids. A lecture series at the Opera House included topics on European social conditions. Bert Starrs and Mr and Mrs Bert Starr welcomed a baby girl. Byeeb Baker of State City, a top tennis player, visited friends. The Morgan toys arrived safely at Wilton City, ND with plans for farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foppe
State Bank
John
Parentis Ab Dell Rapids
Europe
Bors
Bert Starr
Bakert
Stote City
Morgan Toys
Wilton City
Ley
Hamlet star to perform at Rock Valley Opers House
Forty years ago sources note John Artheir supported by Slayton New York Stock Go. will star in Hamlet at Rock Valley Opera House. The crop season ran ten days late due to excess rain affecting schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Artheir
Slayton New York
Rock Valley
Opors House
Local notes on delays and transfers in the county
Moisture and drying days delayed ploughing. The balcony over O G Reiniger’s law office was removed. Wright shipped two carloads of cattle and one of hogs to Chicago. Samed Chisholm returned from Cedar County after settling his father’s estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitshell Street
G. Reiniger
Wright
Chicago
Samed Chisholm
Cedar County
Forty five years ago notes from Easter Monday event
A dance was held at the Janos Parkinson residence on Easter Monday. Will Reimars and TM Miners formed a corn shelling partnership. Mes Charley Johnson visited Merrill. B J Skewis traveled to Mexico City for business and pleasure. Darrell Calsbook celebrated his eighth birthday at school. Jayce Sicek achieved 100 percent on an important automated fest. Several classmates earned one wistaks with Dolores Banman Jean Davison Chris Rozeboom Viola Scher Jerowe Henningfeld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janos Parkinson
Will Reimars
Charley Johnson
Merrill
B.J. Skewis
City of
Mexico
Darrell Calsbook
Schol
Jayce Sicek
Dolores Banman
Jean Davison
Christias Rozeboom
Viola Scher
Jerowe Henningfeld
Rock Valley Public School Notes Highlight Class Activities
School notes from Rock Valley list cast names for the senior class play The Dangled Yorns directed by Miss Marjorie McConnell. Virginia Kurle enrolls at Sioux City Central High School and science library gains 12 Popular Science volumes for course use. readers include many students with varied activities and crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camilla Page
Tiermina Vanda Weerd
Vivian Page
Ynez Miller
Cora Blake Irginig
Stuart Brang
Earl Bergsmairs
Morgan —— Bolly van Eldik
Michael Morgan
John Qldeo
Kaup
Sadie Stringer
Leova Vander ‘Menlen
Mesander Laveton
Richard Vane Weerd
Joshua Page
Harold Bonthnis
Page Wilma Calsbek
Speed
M . Marion Jasobs
Mors
Brand
Shirley Blockenbruck
Marjorie McConnell
Virginia Kurle
L Shew
Central High School
Sioux City
Preliminary State Music Contest at Hawarden April 3 4
The Preliminary State Music Contest is set for April 3 and 4 in Hawarden with Rock Valley High soloists Karl Borgsm and Christine competing in bass and piano divisions. Events include soprano and alto sections, glee choir, high school chorus, oboe and French horn solos, brass sextet, orchestra, and band performances against Kingsley Trenton and Grange City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawarden
Karl Borgsm
Rock Valley High Selves
Christine
Wilks Bajema
Charles Vander Store
Richard Vani Weerd
Ceriel
Dolores Achalz
Carol Mongh
Orehesia
Kingsley
Treton
Grange City
Birthday party for Jack Ver Muelen age seven
A first grade party was held for Jack Ver Muelen who turned seven last Monday. Students created crafts and shared candy while Donald Gervitson Don Ressler Melvin Krnivengs and Robert attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ver Muelen
Donald Gervitson
Don Ressler
Melvin Krnivengs
Robert
Sixth Grade Studies Asian and African Nations
A sixth grade class reports completing a geography unit on small independent Asian and African countries with the hint of a future focus on Toussia. The class also notes an art Friday drawing session featuring spring scenes of animals and poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Africa
Toussia
Leonard Vanier Linden
Missionary Meeting Set by Woman's Union in Tall, Iowa
The Woman's Missionary Union of Northwestern Iowa will meet Thursday afternoon at 2:00 and again at 7:30 in the Christian Reformed church at Tall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Meeting
AY Hull
Woman's Missionary Union
Northwastern
Iowa
Tall
Local Society Notes and Social Visits Highlight Week
A jumble of names and events shows guests at Dykstra, Jost, and Juker homes while others attend dinners, hospital visits, and school events. Mrs Ver Hoet and the Hemmyen families are listed among visitors, with bazaar plans and a parish circle meeting noted for the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Af George
Tim Hildred Dykstra
John Veen
Good Samuaritan Hospital
Sheldon Jost
the Stenyk
Frank Juker
Melvin
Hota
Eridap
Cornelis
Land Huta Med
Tomy
Irekon
J. Hi. Landhuls
Peter Derwynel
A. Taeulsome
James Ver
Happenings Of The Week In Boyden
Week by week notes list births and visitors in Boyden households. Jerean Boerstt and George announce a healthy eleven pound baby born March 7 with one sister and one brother. Several locals visit relatives in Boyden and nearby towns, along with hospital and illness updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerean Boersttmt
George
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Mike Bastz
Trek
Rock Valley Highway
PB. Groeneweg
John Ichter
Lennox
Julie Richter
W. ©. T. U, Was Held At the Home of Mrs. John Grossenburg
Tock Valley High School
Arthur
Birg. J. Levewing
Hook Valley
Mario Vande Weerd
Ambrose] II
Catherine Dixons
Western Town
Mulvey
Los Angeles
Murphy
Robert Corwin
Moanoke
Virginia
State College of Virginia
Neva Frills
University of Minnesota
Markyis
Ign
Olenkamp
Loranes Scher
Gerald Vanden Herg
Jack Ver‘Maclen
Ronald Wagner
Tois Aberson
Leona Hooima
Marilyn Jean Hoekstra
Evonne Postma
Leann van Ginkle
Beverly Yor
Mim
Yvonne Vugteveen
Robert Richter
Braveh 2d
Honey Blick
Snow White
Laptanad
Pauline Pender
Viola Swiet
Bigges
Enomier
Hessel Roorda
Davie High
Mortice Hugg
Eugene Vander Well
Robert Potts
Phyllis Caisheek
Hale Pember
Zelphia Beckley
Kenneth Bouthuis
Helen Rhue Varden Berg
Itichard Richter
Bertha Ver Wey
Rock Valley School Board
Tauking Praster
Matt Wor
Cecil Smith
du Ih
Sou
H. J. Long
W. B. Hansen
Beth
Mrs. Hansen
Tez
Farmer’s
Alten Carnes
Avies I
Tiykstra
China
Smith
Sudan
Walt
Kediman
Cornes
Boyden
Pre Attte
Gerrit Brinks
Mir
Arts
George Bri
Connie Kuerselman
Middleburg
J. H. Landbois
Haymond Smigé
The
Hall Hospital
Ring Smit
Ben Schoeider
Near Signs Center
Borden
Laurence Groebers
Maurice Speck
Jule Grodiers
Harold Wortan
Advanci NE
Ganhon
Crisco
Nice
Arizona
Sunkist
W.C. Kooiman
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