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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1928

Page

12

Sioux County Court Notes details multiple divisions and decrees

Sioux County Court notes report most cases ready for trial have been or will be heard this term with juries excused. Hazel Tilton wins a divorce from Ivan Hilton with custody of two children. Abbie Oosterday divorces Lewis Oosterday and resumes her maiden name. Several judgments, guardian appointments, and administrative dismissals are listed, including various creditor judgments and estate matters.

Tris Marek Hazel Tilton Ivan G. Hilton Brown Mior The Security Savings Bank Bal Filis E. Tilson Abbie Oosterday Lewis Oosterday Abbe B. Heaver Vlaintiff

Rock Valley Iowa Council Proceedings Adopts Ordinances

The Rock Valley Iowa town council held a regular session in Town Hall with Mayor W. J. Murphy and members G. H. Vagsevérn J. A. Gastland W. Jacobs Fred Bgller Cannerfinen present. Minutes from April 2 1928 were approved. Bills for various services were allowed and ordinances 13 A and 1 vA were advanced, with police and street appointments and committee assignments announced.

Rock Valley Iowa W. J. Murphy G. H. Vagsevérn J. A. Gastland W. Jacobs Fred Bgller Cannerfinen Miller Vugteveen Jacobs F. J. Pyiman

Auction of Used Cars At Central Garage

Ford coupe 1923 in good condition and a Model 90 overtund in running order offered for sale. Fordenn tractor converted to plow use, good condition. Central Garage advertises availability and terms.

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California Letters Reveal Real Estate Dreams and Hard Times

A Fresno reader from Alhambria California writes about arrival signs and macadam roads, California climate, and the appeal to eastern buyers. He notes factory employment fluctuations near Los Angeles, dairy farming costs, rents, and milk prices, detailing profits and expenses for a dairy operation and the tough wages that push workers to seek cheaper living.

Brown Bellffonsr California Los Angeles Lange Sen Heiki

Talk by Mr Brown on climate and habits in rough times

The writer notes Mr Brown will discuss both the bad and good sides, quote figures, and comment on hard times. He recalls past shortages in Lowlands, mentions visitors from Rock Valley areas, and reports Harry Siemensma’s death and burial last Wednesday after arriving in Santa Ang.

Mr. Brown Rock Valley Hull Boyden Sioux Lyon Santa Ang Harry Siemensma Harrry

Pella Pioneers Rise in Insurance and Politics

In Pella Iowa brothers Gerard and Henry Nollen lead as presidents of Bankers Life and Equitable Life of Iowa earning about 30 thousand dollars annually. Their boyhood friend Richard Chukson from Des Moines moved up via Des Moines offices to a top district seat in Congress. Parents hailed from Holland, settlers of the Pella colony named after a historic Dutch capital.

Palla Bays Hearts of Great Insurance Gerard Nollen Bankers Life Insuraince Company Henry Equitable Life of Iowa Pella Csrenye Cole Old Des Moins Register Richard Chukson Hig Norley Des Maines Vella Des Moinnes Firth Distrief Towa Holland Maredinian Empie Alexander the Great

Much Interest In Road Convention Des Moines May 28 to June 1

The United States Good Roads Association and the US Good Roads Show plan a Des Moines convention May 28 to June 1 with governors chambers of commerce farmers contractors civic and automobile clubs and women’s groups indicating delegate selections. Machinery and materials firms reserve space for comprehensive exhibits as officials anticipate strong attendance and national support.

United States Good Roads Association United States de A. Reantree Sol W. W. Brandan United States and Roads Association Sritter Iin

Our School as Seen By The Students

First graders lead in addition contest with Alice Van Holland Martha Van Holl and Tiezie Garretson among top. Easter activities include rabbit ear caps and an Easter Eye Hunt. Second graders held an Easter party with stories and games. Third graders with strong spelling results list Mary Ver Mulia and others. Girls enjoyed a picnic led by Helin Nellie Zavain in Prancey Suits.

Alice van Holland Martha Van Hol_l Tiezie Garretson Lucile van Geest Hunt Mary Ver Mulia Margaret Vander Velde Gertrude Vande Weerd Clarine Vallier Pol Mabel Vande Weerd Adriana van der Linden Lucille Kurvink Evelyn Dearborn Gravis Vander Brook Albert Brorotson Neal Don Hartae Vernon Kessler Billy Sungte Ciuun Wire Helin Nellie Zavain

Ireton Public Schools Plan Easter Vacation and Meet Notes

Sioux County school notes report Easter vacation for Ireton and mention plans for a new_line schoolhouse in Lineal Now 4. The Sioux County Superintendent’s Club weighs a countywide invitation field meet with Gum ngi 2Gily. Sheldon foregoes their meet this year, Orange City cited as potential. Tye meets Parent Teachers Association in Newkirk. Regular September exams near. all students expected to prepare. Correctionville appoints Prof Schell as superintendent, praised for past work. Schell to lead local schools and remain near Sioux County.

Ireton Chas HL Tye Lincoln Township Lineal Sinvy Om Mt Gumngi Sheldon Orange City Mysul Tye Correctionville Towa Sete Schell Alton Sioux County Garden Prof Schell Northwest Town

Pigeons Wanted for Flyers at Corner Dror Store

Valley Poultry Yards advertises pigeons needed for flyers offering $1.20 per dozen. The notice mentions taster candies and greeting cards at the corner store.

Valley Peultry

Highway Program Demands Large Material Deliveries

The Jefferson Highway project through Warren county requires 1100 cars of material. The Rock Island railway will deliver 24 cars per day starting in April, with loads staged at Indianola yards each night. The contractor must station enough workers to prevent congestion, while weather may cause delays. A paving contract in least county calls for substantial material and the B Q cond will supply it by special train from Olwnwa.

Jefferson Highway Warren Coury Rock Island Railway Indianola Paing Leas Ollwinwa

Immigrants Spread More Evenly Across the Nation

Iowa's Harry E Hull of Williamsburg appointed commissioner general of immigration by President Barding. He says new arrivals now spread more evenly across the country from congested eastern cities toward the middle and far west. Population figures list New York 56500 Massachusetts 20000 Michigan 24000 Texas 41100 California 21000.

Iowa Harry E. Hull Williamsburg Iowa County Barding New York Massachusetts Michigan Texas California

The Mystery of Radio Address by Francis St Austell

Francis St Austell president of the Lowa Listeners League spoke to the Liwaunis Club of Des Moines describing a London broadcasting experiment. A message reportedly circled the globe instantly, heard in Sydney New York San Francisco and Des Moines, with a word spoken in New York reaching Des Moines or London in moments.

Francis St Austell Lowa Listeners League Liwaunis Club Des Moines London Sidney Australia New York San Francisco Globe

Rock Valley Concert Band Plans Two Evening Shows

The Rock Valley Concert Band announces a two night indoor concert on April 26 and April 27. The program features a mix of selections with full ensemble and smaller group numbers. Performances aim to entertain and encourage young musicians.

Rock Valley Thele Aus Oper

Women's Foreign Missionary Society Thank Offering Service

A note from the M. E. B. Church announces the Women's Foreign Missionary Society annual Thank Offering Service at 11215 A. M. Next Sunday morning Mrs. Greer, formerly of Rock Valley now Lions City, will deliver the address. Pastor Lyman Tochit invites all to attend for a message of faith and service.

Jesus John Womens Foreign Missionary Society M. EB. Church Greer Rock Valley Lions City Lyman Tocht

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