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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1941

Page

5

Weather drenching causes delayed spring work and church plans

Rain from California weather dampens field activity and mud slows planting. Easter services will mark the season, while church leaders urge reverence. A baseball meeting in Rock Valley gathers support for an 1841 season with a $600 underwriting pledge and local players aiming to form a team.

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Easter Cantatas and Services at First Reformed Church

Easter features include cantatas under director Mise Eisie Van Beek at 7 00 Sunday. Miss Van Beek leads prayer. Soloists Cleménce Atulder and Mia J A Van der Ploeg. Sunrise service by the society 940 A W Delland Serve. Master program 1 30 PM American Service. Sunday School welcome. 8 and 10 week services with senior choir Mass In Honor of Aust ross by William Marsh. Beebe hymns at 2 oclock wash. Panis Angelicus by Barnet Siz aoustia 2

Sociely Winder Mise Eisie van Beek First Reformed Church Miss van Beek Cleménce Atulder Mia J. A. van der Ploeg Nomale Quartette H. J. Averson A. Mi Society A. W.—Delland Amprivan Servier Furnal

Pros Reform Church Announces Easter Services and Lectures

The Protestant Reform Church lists services next Sunday in the local parish language starting at Sorubek. Rev. Mookseua speaks on War in Tigava Lrafetio at the Fick Reha! Auditorium next Tuesday at 7:49. Good Friday services are at 2:00 and Easter Cantata "Victorious King" on Sunday April 13 at 7:45 PM. The public is invited.

Reformed Church Vis Luster Horkstaa Gram Mtequois Muvhl Prac Ter al Sorubek Mookseua Christian Reformed Church H. J. Trieverberg

Fire destroys Hospers building housing cafe and beauty shop

Fire at about 1:30 am Tuesday burned through the Hospers structure, leaving only the walls. The Jae Kire Co saved the print shop and prevented spread to the Sandbais building while the Ed Getries family lost contents. Dorothy Van Igeren's Dorothy's Beauty Shop was in the basement and some equipment was saved from the frames. Odors and warnings posted as residents evacuated.

Orig Biian Hospers FA Oelrich Trorothy Wally Jae Kire Co Aijsinine Sandbais Livius Acutters Ed Getries

Miller of Doon Free on Bond in Murder Conviction

Miller of Doon is free on bond after a district court verdict at Sibley for a murder conviction. The bond set at $5010 awaits appeal to the supreme court. terms restrict travel and may extend up to 30 years.

Miller of Doon Beurgs Miller Supreme Court

Crop Control Program To Continue Amid Feed Aid Plan

Agricultural officials say the AAA feed and price support program will persist for England and allied needs under the lend lease act. The plan aims to encourage fodder production while limiting open market purchases and corn marketing, with farmers facing selective deductions and potential parity and ACE payments adjustments.

SAA England Ter Tack A. Amstrong Sion Adaebatrhian Aymstrong Hat Park Seul Department of Agriculture Amimauneet Department of Articulturcofe Armstrong Fred Jato

Drizzling Rains Continue Through Week in April

Weather records show ongoing light rain for three days with total rainfall reaching 1.03 inches by Wednesday morning. Temperature highs linger around 73 degrees as measured by Weatherwatcher W. S. Slagie.

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Arbor Day Proclaimed for Iowa by Governor Wilson

Governor George A. Wilson proclaims Friday April 11 as Arbor Day in Iowa urging towns to plant trees and involve schools clubs and volunteers. The proclamation emphasizes reforestation, shade, soil health, and community participation in tree planting across public and private spaces.

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Hawarden Scouts Excel in Knot Tying and Signaling

Hawarden Scouts demonstrated advanced knot tying signaling and first aid at the Union County Boy Scout honor tourney. A musical program by Crarge City musicians and Scouts followed, with high school performers presenting numbers and awards by the Honor Court Faculty. Mr and Mrs Martin Warvarg of Estelline visited with their mole Mire A Schommer.

Hawarden Nawarlen Boy Scouts Sxus County Orange City Crarge City Musics Dans Martin ‘Warvarg A. Schommer

Prospects of Paving 18 Remain Dim for Now

A Iowa State Highway Commission head cites funding shortfalls as the main obstacle to paving No te west and tip of Hock Valley this year. He hints at possible paving later if funds become available, while stressing the stretch is the state’s only unpaved segment.

Mir G.A. Walhof Mekon v Iowa State Highway Commission No.te Hock Valley Eerigus Dk. Walbof Republican County Central Cur Nna Wata Bers Mint AG ‘Melson Witter Etork Valley Tapkrit Fox- Parner Post Sundsy Sedmine Cowboy Suis Mr. Dearborn Jenger

Court House Notes Marriage Licenses and Judgments

Court records list marriage licenses issued for numerous individuals across Sioux and nearby towns. The docket includes judgments against Gerrit De Koter for 38.00 dollars plus 7.20 costs, mortgage notes case in Hawarden, guardianship final reports, and estates transitioning assets to the state treasury. pensions and other minor adjudications noted.

Koowut Teton Genera Gertende Mulder Breton Edwin Benjnovin Reetmain Yankton Atm. Meyer Tospers Terk Vande Wound Allyn Herning Marivellis Toudestoop Ceeauge Clin Byron de Pree Allismies Nebr Wut Margaret Tomo Rosgen Maurice Gverett Richard de Boe Maurice Aed Madge Mildred Popwa Bionx Arthur de Boer Rock Valley Lydian Wyn Mock Yulteyy Roward Downsies Holland Mich Audh Gertrydi Pigitz Gerrit de Kiter Gerrit de Koter Allee J. Johnson Lowell Goodrich Malutitt Emois Jon Hawarden Gertrude Raguie Soma Goottseh Rina Koning Thesinge Sethoslands

Redistricting Shifts Sioux County and Surrounding Areas

The article details legislative redistricting affecting Sioux and neighboring counties. New state senate lines place Stolz county in a district with Osceola and O'Brien, shifting Lyon, Sar, and Osceola into the 24th district. The 47th district now combines O'Brien Dickinson and Clay with a 50,870 population. An additional district forms from Cedar, Jackson, and related counties with about 46,015 people.

Stolz Shreg Toer Lyon Brows Osceola O'Brjen Lyon Sar Benniet Kowath Tala Pountice O'Brien Dickinson Clay Asrd Cedar Jackson J Bront Equity

Crucifix Ties Two Priests in World War I Era Story

The Hawarden Independent recounts a Catholic priest Father Darehe once national Legion chaplain receiving a crucifix that had belonged to Pope Benedict XV. The tale ties Rev. Chapter, pastor at Pelenson, to the late Ney TL Daghe, with ties to Cardinal Mer Jeier and World War I bravery. The saga centers on shared memories and a planned grave eulogy between the two priests, dating back to 1087 in Bradley, Illinois.

Roy Noberh Chaplar Stites A. Darehe American Legion Hawarden al Tlawallien Ope Teoc Benedict XV Hubert AL Dagche Darche Papa Benedict Father Darche Father Darehe Fla Soissons Chaplet Tsien Eral

Fragmentary wartime letter fragment from Royal Air Force contact

A damaged excerpt describes a friend in the Royal Air Force and a request related to correspondence with England. It mentions a non pilot in the RAF and an American contact, with uncertain dates and names. The legibility is poor, but indicates wartime letters and concern over communication.

Charter Merali England Flue Royal Air Force Shebay Ween Lary Bae Oll Tan Julefords

New Editor at Hawarden Firley McGrew Succeeds in Bartley

Firley McGrew, formerly with the fornsin Union, becomes editor of the Tawarden Independent. His wife and daughter are wintering in Tusas for the health of the Jat Q. Bartley seeks a position on the legal staff of the Labor Relations board in Washington.

Hawarden Firley McGrew Fornsin Union Iin Bartley Tawarden Independent

Seven year old badly injured after doorway accident

Shirley Joan, age seven, escaped serious injury when an unlatched door swung open and struck her as she walked with her parents. She suffered leg and arm injuries and a head bump, with the door speeding toward the doorway at a rapid rate.

Hag Shirley Joan Ehen Tha

Woman's Club Preparing For Convention Announcement

A clipped notice describes a Michigan wedding and local club event details. Miss Gertrude Flatt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A Flatt of Hillsdale, to wed Mr. G Douwstra of Holland, in a ceremony at the First Reformed church Hull.

Ceding First Reformed Church Hull G. OH. Doustr Gertrude Flatt Lore AO A. Flattz Taninwell Mick Lamateh Eraduate Lineingall Mgt Olemantney de Floliond Mich Douwshraif Thmthigh School Coltess, Pella Ho Td Burdock Co Holand Mlet Hole Fone

Supervisors Buy New Type Road Patrol for Town

The Board of Supervisors approve purchase of a new road patrol system described as a high power diesel driven model with advanced controls. The fifteen road patrols in the district will receive the updated unit, with expected start of work around the 10th of the month, weather permitting. Tax lists are under way with many assessors reporting activity and improved tax collections.

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Biannual Federated Women’s Clubs convention hints at plans

Miss Lucy Anikeson state district chairman says the legal elf will receive honorable mention at the biannual convention of Federated Women’s Clubs in Fort Dodge on May 6 to 8. The Friday meeting drew a strong turnout with discussions on natural history topics and fossil expert Walter Granger.

Thi Rusk Valley Lucy Anikeson Drt Elf Ows Fe Vort Dedga Cluh Desertes Ms. L. Seblecty G. Schouten Walter Granger WI. S Mra. T. Scheminer Supurl Majovica benitizZal Chivers Seliigi Generak -Arnmgenmris Sion Lee State Anil Coetts - Sivekenpac Miss Auta Absteibsulion

Committee Named For Boy Scout Action

A group including Dr L Bi Tega Rev Maghry and Walter Hynes appoint Brow to lead and support the effort. Rr Rachuy and James Van der Ploeg are urged to take ownership directing the troop. The move aims to start a local Scout initiative soon.

L. Bi Tega Maghry Walter ‘Hynes Brow Rachuy James Vander Ploeg Boen

Marrying to Avoid Training Stirs Selective Service Debate

A fragmented report notes Weeman Boat No 380 and Miz American figures discussing marriage to dodge training. The document cites a resolution from the American Legion and a meeting on April 4 criticizing the Eoux County Selective Service Board for deterring selectees and altering procedures.

Weeman Tull Tegion Bes Wiz Bnvaw Charled Hy Grab Selective Service Hand Yweeman Peat American Legion Air Eoux County

Happy Hour Club Hosts Afternoon Entertainment

Mrs. George Connoghtar presided as hostess to the Happy Nour club Tuesday afternoon. The diversion of the afternoon was five hundred. Mrs. Peter Catstock won high score. At the close a delicious repast was served by the hostess.

George Connoghtar Happy Nour Peter Catstock

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