Long Ago Skim of Valley Life Across Ages
An archival reminiscence lists scattered happenings from years past in Rock Valley. It notes real estate transfers, family births, illnesses, and local events including attendance at a state convention, a hayloft accident, and nearby social milestones. The memo captures long-ago community activity and personal milestones with miscellaneous names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Marie Vahide- Weard
Ambrose Higgins
Katherine Dixon
Mulvey
Ing Angeles
Ing
Seater
Sioux
Fey
Corvin
State College of Virgin Haus
Neva Pritts
University of Minnesota
Markels
Elizabeth Vert Zunten and Charles J Kleistuizen Jr wed in ceremony
Elizabeth Vert Zunten and Charles J Kleistuizen Jr united in marriage. Ralph Bingham, a celebrated American humorist, was scheduled to perform in the valley, with attendance noted as part of the event coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Vert Zunten
Charles J. Kleistuizen Jrere
Ralph Bingham
America
Thy Valley
Twenty-Five Years Ado 1916 Obscure Local Notices
A fragmented 1916 era column notes multiple local life events. Mentions Mrs Kathleen Keegan death at daughter's home in Polo Illinois and references to Mr and Mrs Richler planning a funeral. Includes births at various households, marriages, and price listings for farm produce and livestock.
Southwest Poppe Pioneer store leased for decade
The southwest portion of the Poppe Pioneer store was leased for ten years as new quarters for the Slate banks. The bank was organized in 1888. Mrs John McKellar said daughter returned from a visit with the former's parents at Dell Nayils. Series of ice features to be given at the Opera house on the subject of Social Conditions in Europe. Hoyn Mr and Mrs Bore Starr welcomed a baby girl. Erveré Bakert of Gions City, a crack Dennis player, was in intense Hing Svinte. The Morgan boys arrived safely at Wilton City NY where they planned to engage extensively in farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poppe
John McKellar
Dell Nayils
Opera
Europe
Hoyn
Boré Starr
Gil
Erveré Bakert
Gions City
Dennis
Morgan Boys
Wilton City
Rock Valley to Present Shakespeare Opera Season
Forty years ago in 1901 John Artliner supported by Stayton New York Stock Co will star in Shakespeare's Hazel as The Top season was ten days later than usual at Rock Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Artliner
Cavineaurmgedjan
Stayton New York Stock Co
Starihe
Forty Five Years Ago Fifty Years Ago 1896 Recap
A danen was gone held at the daces Derkinsos residence in Easter Mowlay. Will Reimers and Tl Minert formed a partnership to do coin shelling. Mrs Charley Johnson visited Merrill relatives and maids. BS departed for the City of Mexico for business and pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daces Derkinsos
Easter Mowlay
Will Reimers
Tl. Minert
Charley Johnson
Merrill
City of Mexico
Tangled Yorn Cast Led By Rock Valley Seniors
The senior class play at Rock Valley Public School features a long list of performers led by Cuiilla Page and Hermina Vou de Weerd with Vivian Page Miller and Cora Blake in key roles. Also noted are students and staff involved in science and art projects, a public note on a Miss Marjorie McConnell theater arrest, and updates on upcoming concerts and district activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuiilla Page
Hermina Voude Weerd
Vivian Page
Fuez Miller
Cora Blake
Virginia Awrié
Stuart Brand
Earl
Bergsma
Drs
Morgan
Betty van el
Michael Morga
John Olden
Sadie Giringer
Leona Vandery
Menten
Alexander Trwkin
Hichant Vande Wierd
Jashus Page
Harold Bonthuis
Wilmy Calsbock
Martin
Marion Dacobs
Ars
Brand — Eabruck
Marjorie McConnell
Shirley Stirek
Hawarden
Af Hawarden Waish
Apple
Earl Bergsosa
Nock Valley High School
Christine Fegerston
Ferry Reyers
Hiluwa ‘Enyamag
maro-Sapland
Willis Bajoma
He ‘Igh
Kingsley, Tretan
Anil Orange Cit
Students Celebrate MG Birthdays and Test Success
Danell Calsheck and others celebrated MG birthdays at school. Candy jars were enjoyed and Steck earned 100 percent on a key arithmetic test. Dolores tine Rozeboons Viola Stier and Jeroze Henningfeld each had one mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danell Calsheck
Gam Doyen Steck
Dolorestine Rozeboons
Viola Stier
Jeroze Henningfeld
Birthday party honors seven year old Jack Ver Muelen
A first grade celebration marked Jack Ver Muelen turning seven last Monday. Students shared candy and classmates Donald Gerritsen Don Kessler Melvin Mruizenga and Robert joined in the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ver Muelen
Donald Gerritsen
Don Kessler
Melvin Mruizenga
Robert
Missionary Meeting at Hull Town in Plains
A Worms Missionary Gaion will meet Thursday at 2 00 o clock in Northwestern Town. The evening session follows at Hull in the Christian Re formal bused venue. The event invites local residents for religious study and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Worms Missionary Gaion
Northwesterm
Christian Reformal
Community Notes and Local Visits of the Week
Local residents discuss meals and gifts after an unusual parcel from parrel posh. Social events include a dinner at the school auditorium with 28 guests and various calls on friends in Melvin, Mesperu, and Sioux City. Community members share health updates and family visits across several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Johns Veen
Sheldos
Stork
Frank Jubér
Melvin
Flame
Boesar
Cornelius Tandhuis
Tichly
Irctan
H. Jandhals
Beler Herwynen
Ldie
A. Jacot
Week's Happenings in Boyden Area
Local items report births and visits among families in Boyden and nearby towns. A baby girl born March 23 to Mr and Mrs Henry Sipkins with a sister noted. Gerrit Brinks remains at home with documents. Several relatives from Sioux Center, Parker, and Maurices visited and convalescence noted for Raymond Smit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Aftz Hildred Dykstra
Alrs. Modert
Dethmets
Sioux City
Murel
Gerrit Brinks
George Brinks
Cormic Koerselman
Midalébute
J. . Landhuis
Ben Schuelder
Near Sioux Center
Funday
Laurence Grapters
Maurles
Spa
Ak Jon Groptershae
Warold Wertman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Greingt
Bony P. Scholtz
Spencer
Bor
Aris van Magnen
A. Gartland
Es Moises
Nes
Joby Wa Beck
Mike Tanz
Gamages
Mock Valley High
Trict Music Coulest
Afelias
J. Urvenewey
Tobi Ricker
Lexus
Jiniot
Julie
Richter
Lee W
Afra
Duhn Groswenburghe
Arthur Ors
J. Laveraways
Bo Geexes
Herman J. Vande Woeord
Best
Ando Brake
Sioux Center
Loraine Dare
Sladeny
Godfrey
Rome
Eyes
Harley
Enny
Mikshell Street
C. G. Steiniger
Wright
Chicago
James Chisholm
Cedar County
Katheen Keegan
Ais
James Lau
Tuic
Polo
Wr. Rich
Ashton
F. Schumer
Fred Gollenbaugh
Madison
Sadie Swan
Tom Verdoom
Mapas
Marisis
Wits
Odd Fellows
Mulhall
OT. van Zine
Rey Lowa
Bee
Spencer Newa
Rock Valley Public School
Odlenkamp
Tomnee Swing
Ald Vanden Berg
Jauk Ver- Muvlsa
Ronald Wagner
Lois Aberson
Ieona Kooima
Marelyn Jens Hoekstra
Jong Past Ina
Leola van Ginkle
Beverly Vor
Mudin
Ywvoane Vugte- Yeen
Ricker Sas
Atlee
Garnes
Alsss
Jual
Asia
Africa
Russia
Leonard Vander Lindey
Hose
Horace Heng
Eugene Vander Well
Robert Potts
Phiilis Catsheck
Yale Fember
Zelphia Beckley
Kenneth Bonthuis
Helen Rhae Vanden Berg
Hichard Richter
Bertha Ver Wey
Rovk Valley School
Cecil Smith
Prude
Gud Mes
Judson Smif
Soit Beury Bick
Mar
Hassen
Shene
Fycus
Wnisen
Lapland
Pauline Pember
Viola Swiers
Hessel Roorda
Farmer’s
Mutual Co-Operative Company
Alton Carnes
EL Dykstra
China
Suith
British
Sudan
Af Viva
Walt. Kooiman
Walls
Parrel Posh
Walt
Boyden
Sui
Herman Koerselmaan
Wile
Bins
Koerselman
Furines
Lillign Landhuis
Loyden
Apell
Salifornia Prunes
Gladbrook
Crisco
Can
Arizona
W.C. Kooiman
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