Sioux County Court Notes Reported Actions and Dividends
Sioux County District Court convened with Judge B F Butler presiding. Jury reports, probate actions, receiverships, and judgments are noted including Henry Torwelle Sr. deed, widow’s fee with will condition, receiverships for Bank of Matlock and Citizens Bank of Hospers, and various estate matters. Dividends approved for John Ver Stee and E C Bank receivers, and reflections on several dismissals and guardianships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Sioux County
Lowa
B. F. Butlers
Lanct
Ivy
Eig
Henry Giebink
Ireton Bank
H. J. Elle
Henry Torwelle Sr
Henrietta Torwelle
John Ver Stee
Bank of Matlock
Citizens Bank of Hospers
Fifteen Cars of Corn Husks Shipped to New York
A. P. House purchasing agent for Asherical Hard Rubber Company spent a week locating 108 tons of corn husks at 160 dollars per ton. The husk tips are used as brushes in polishing hard rubber parts. Iowa supplies replaced eastern sources after larger quantities became available. Des Moines Industrial Bureau says farmers showed little interest in salvaging husks, but arrangements were completed and fifteen cars were sent to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. House
Asherical Hard Rubber Company
House
Iowa
John D.adams
Industrial Bureau of
Des Moines
New York
Sioux County Receives 129000 Bridge Refund
Sioux County will receive a $129,000 refund for bridges and culverts built in recent years after a new law. The board of supervisors expected $62,000 but the State Highway Commission confirmed the higher amount. Supervisor Gorzeman discussed the update in Des Moines. A movement seeks to place a $250,000 bond proposal on the June primary to complete the secondary road system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County
Board of Supervisors
Gorzeman
State Highway Commission
Des Moines
Supe
Sioux Township Farm Bureau Meets for China and Silver Lesson
Sioux Farm Bureau ladies gathered at Mrs. P. J. Rielly’s home on a March date to study china, silver, glass, and pottery led by Miss Greenway. Attendees viewed heirlooms, including Mrs. Phelan’s silverware and glassware with brief histories, and photos were taken of the group and Mrs. Phelan’s treasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Township
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Ladies of
Sioux
P. J. Rielly
Phelan
Ethel Greenway
Plato Farm Bureau
B. Bartels
Ralph Bartels
N. J.rozeboom
M. T. Moeller
Hattie
Cecelia Blankespoor
F.C. Die
Plato Township News Highlights Social Visits and Club Meeting
Edw in A Miller and family plus Degan, Johnson, Tank households and others spent Sunday with friends at multiple homes. Shirley Stuckenbruck returned from Sioux City Hospital after illness. Chas Gayer and Dierks households hosted guests for a dinner and a Farm Bureau Women meeting led by Ethel Greenway B.D.A. on silverware and china.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Stuckenbruck
Richard Stuckenbuck
Sioux City
A. G. Bretthauer
Glenn
Evelyn
Maxine
Chas Gayer
Death of Former Pioneer Resident
Former Pioneer resident Siemonsma died at his Santa Ana home on March 29 after a long illness. Born October 30, 1855 in the Netherlands, he lived north of Rock Valley for 30 years and then moved to Santa Ana nine years ago. He married Mary Dickman and is survived by wife and children in Iowa, Oregon, and California. Funeral services were held in Santa Ana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siemonsma
Santa Ana
California
Siemonsmma
Signs Falls
Barney Siemensma
Rock Valley
Siemonusma
Sioux
Lyon Counties
Mrr
Siemensma
Noetherlands
Sioux County
Mary Dickman
Dyersville
Iowa
Ildren
Wm. Schuster
C. Scanlan
Algona
John Cardail
Eugene
Oregon
Barney Siemonswa
Harry Siemonsma
Clarence Siemonsma
Polk County Refund Aid Fix For Road Paving Costs
Polk County grants refunds to abutting property owners after changes in paving cost law. About 2,000 applicants seek refunds totaling 376000 dollars for past paving charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Munn's gift to create government park near McGregor
The offer of James B. Munn to dedicate 483 acres near McGregor for the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge is accepted by Congress, securing a northeastern Iowa park. The land, valued at 30 to 40 thousand dollars, has remained in the Munn family for four generations, tracing to founder James McGregor who started the town half a century ago with his brother Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Munn
Pikes Peak
McGregor
Congress
Iowa
Mr. Munn
James McGregor
Alexander
California Letter From Gerben Bouma To Halstead
G Bouma writes from California in March 1928 describing health of friends and locals from Iowa, drought and irrigation, a Santa Clara River flood, recovery efforts, and social updates. He mentions relatives and neighbors, farm work, and a pastor leaving Reel Valley, sending best wishes to Halstead and friends.
Pebble Chih Meeting At Sebesta Home
The Pebble Chih group met at Mrs J A Sebesta’s home a week ago Tuesday March 27. Mrs Kosters gave an interesting talk on china and silver ware.
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J. A. Sebesta
Beamer Case Dismissed For Lack Of Indictment
In the State of Town against WW B Beamer the charge of resisting an officer was dismissed and his bond released after the grand jury failed to return any bill or indictment.
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WW. B. Beamer
Our School as Seen By The Students in Rock Valley
First grade study of toy money through school store. Top spelling performers: Janet Vander Velde Clarence Vande Weerd Jack Vander Stone Shirley Green Lois Roorda. Billy Smylie excelled in third grade spelling with two hundred words. Nine girls and four boys in third grade perfect in spelling for week ending March 30. Easter handiwork in progress by third and fourth grades with Easter bunnies and colored bees. County Spelling contest held at Orange City March 31. Rock Valley represented by Bob Smythe and Letha Smith. Three contests: written, rural oral, and parochial oral. Register Contest at 3:30 for all. Rural winner: Rosie Nobel. Bob Smylie placed fifth in written. Six weeks tests begin next week. American History classes working on term papers. Solid geometry class completed models of Regular Polyhedrons. In Northwest six Conquest at George, Astrid Ludgren placed tied for second in violin. Paullina boy won and also placed first last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Vander Velde
Clarence Vande Weerd
Jack Vander Stone
Shirley Green
Lois Roorda
Billy Smylie
Orange City
Bob Smythe
Letha Smith
Rock Valley
Rosie Nobel
Alice Schuller
Bob Smylie
George
Astrid Ludgren
Arid
Paullina Bos
M. E. Church Notes Easter Observance Planned
A church note invites reflection on Christian practice versus paganism. Pastor Lyman F. Pocht outlines Easter meaning and a two service day with baptismal sacrament in the morning and the Lord's Supper in the evening. Open invitation for children baptism at the parsonage Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Srelcome
Lyman F. Pocht
Where is Jack Stanley Disappearance Mentioned in Eldora Claim
Eldora resident E. E. Moffett recalls ten years ago Jack Stanley worked as a farm hand near Towa Falls in Harden and Franklin counties. He allegedly deposited $800 in a bank and held $200 more, but has not touched the bank since. Stanley may be legally declared dead and the funds given to the school fund if not found soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stanley
E. E. Moffett
Eldora
Towa Falls
Harden
Franklin
Stanley
Rock Valley Council Minutes Record 1925 Session
Rock Valley Iowa officials convened in April 1925 with Mayor W J Murphy and councilors Vugteveen Gartland Jacobs Vander Well Miller present. Minutes from March 7 approved and several bills paid including salaries and equipment purchases. A resolution raised mayoral pay to 100 per year payable quarterly passed. Next 1928 session notes record Halstead appointed town clerk and oath given. Mrs Wm Stephens and daughter visit Sheldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Iowa
W. J. Murphy
G. H. Vugtereen
G. A. Gartlanden
Jacobs Tere Vander Well
Fred Miller
Yvan der Well
Vugteveen
Jacobs
Gartland
Dick van Eldik
John Kersbergen
J. A. Wiemer
Community Oil Co
Russel Grader Co
Acme
C. W. Jacobs
Steve Vander Well
A. L. Halstead
Set Co
Disposala
Pumping
W.L Murphy
H. Vugteveen
J. A
Vugtevees
A. L Halstead
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dan Whitney
Ames
Ray Gregg
John Smith
M. Brege
Bend E
Guardian
H. J. Baas
Nellie Swift
Rose V Mills
R. E. Heumphreys
Griffin
Herman Kyvemer
Helen Max
Minor
Cornelius A. Maris
Thomas ‘A. Richardson
T. A. Richardson
State Bank of
P. D. van Ogsterhout
C. A. Walhof
C. Rozeboom
Pylman
Atst
Plato Township News
Edwin A. Miller
Ruth
Inez
Edward Degan
Mildred
Dave Johnson
John Tank
Catherine
F. C. Dierks
G. Bouma Wates
Hynes
Cal
Halstead
Harry Siemousin
Los Angeles
Santa Clara River
Roorda Boys
Detmer
Ys- Ray
Jim
Koopman
Towa
Bee
Reel Valley
Gerben Banma
DR. R. M. Schutz
Astrid Lundgren
Eileen McNamara
Margaret Toynman
M. E. Church Notes
Council Proceedings
Wm. Stephens
Sheldon
Large
J. C. Stuckenbruck, E. Eldredge
Ray Ellis
C. F. Schtund
Martha M. Large
A. F. Schemmer
Hans Moeller
W. Johnson
Il. F. Landschulte
Herman Helmers
Thos Cuntinan
G. de Vries
L. Vanden Bosch
John Me Keegan
Frank A. Large
Herman Schmidt
P. Mulder
Wm. P. Moeller
Mc Gill
A. Schmidt
Grace J. Large
B. F. Ellis
Lydia Smith
First National Bank
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