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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1930
Page
12
Spring arrives as golfers test the new north town course still under work. Dan Sefwoedar leads with six holes scoring 26, four over par, with many players at 30 or better. A sand green is to open in May and more greens may follow if enough new members join and payments are on deposit in the bank.
The Sioux County School Notes report begins with eighth grade citizenship essays arriving and praise for high quality content and illustrations. Superintendent Tye discusses plans to build a new district No 2 school in Sioux Township and local preparations for contract lettings. Hawarden High School will host a track meet while Orange City Oracle City and Ireton prepare hurdles. Washington No 5 and others plan basement digs for new school facilities, reflecting strong school spirit and community involvement.
The text declares Toho J. Keesbergen as a Republican candidate for the 5th district supervisor seat in Hionx county, subject to the upcoming June primaries.
The week saw four Iowa deaths linked to kerosene stacking hazards despite safety warnings from health authorities. Sioux County officials announced air school openings, May 22 graduation plans, and a May 30 year end. Sioux Center and nearby towns prepare for the National Oratorical Contest in Pocahontas on April 16 with regional schools contesting in Des Moines. Baylor Bardie Lewis joins local schools as a home economics and normal training instructor. districts plan curriculum expansion and stronger offerings for next year.
Burlington and West Burlington railroad employees earned salaries totaling 7,356 during 1920, per W A Card superintendent of Town lines. The figure shows a $215,064 increase over what his paid staff received in 1828.
The Marion County Fair in Knoxville ends free gate admissions after three years. Officials justify the change by aiming to boost patronage and concession revenue, with new attractions planned to attract larger crowds.
Auditor J WY Long reports March costs for indigent care at University Hospital Iowa City reached 83 484 81 with about 1 850 patients treated. Of the total 58 858 50 covered board and supplies 44 17 for special fees and 313 081 17 for transportation.
The Fort Madison penitentiary reports a record enrollment in March, surpassing 1,219 inmates. Authorities note rising crime in the early days, with thefts and intoxicated driving cited, while historical punishment contrasts with current penalties.
Children at Tauren Coffee Memorial School in Des Moines reported smoke from the building. Firemen found a family of squirrels chewed into insulation on electric light wires in a partition between the second floor and attic. The short circuit ignited the nest, triggering a Bee alarm.
Martha J Plume longtime Rock Valley resident died April 6 1930 at her son Bs home in Denver Colorado She married Dr B C Plume January 11 1872 in Lansing Iowa and served in Civil War era Then moved west with her husband to Sioux County settling in Rock Valley where he practiced medicine and served as mayor She was active in Eastern Star and local social circles Her husband died November 1916 and she lived with her son in Denver until shortly before her death The Plume name is remembered by Rock Valley and surrounding residents with funeral services held at Denver and interment at Linwood Cemetery
In Storm Lake a five man group considers forming a grain and feed partnership. Members named include Md Tay E W Oates C C Cornman Chas Wheat quiddy Wall Miller and Gornman. The proposed firm name appears as Nice thiss Mier Hay Onts Wheat and Gornman.
The Blate Board of Coaservation eyes reclaiming and restoring the drained Ficu lake bed in Winnebago and Worth counties. It is securing options on surrounding land as land prices rise, aiming to create a refuge for birds and waterfowl amid earlier unproductive swamp replacement.
Mrs Jamies Mellvoy passed away at her home in Rock Valley Monday evening April 4 after a long illness. She was born near Rock Valley in 1893 and lived there most of her life. She married James Marcy about twenty years ago and has since been a longtime resident. Survived by husband two brothers and three sisters with many relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday at St Mary’s Church in Rock Valley with burial at Mary Cemetery southeast of town.
A local Farm Bureau notes meeting at Mrs Josie Cullinan’s home on Thursday April 10 included a lesson on training, with classes and an after business session. The report records attendance, lessons numbered and the hosting home of Mrs Joseph Heveson, noting details of the event and arrangements.
A solid carload of used pianos will arrive in ten days after poor road conditions forced a delay in Chicago. Potential buyers are urged to call Waterbury, Beaton, or Stomx Center towns to arrange viewing or purchase.
Thursday saw Judy Kuevink purchase two Jackson paramobiles and close with a deal on P. Mulder’s residence. S. A. Sitchell visited Waterloo and eastern Town, while Irank Biel and Boel Leonard returned to Lowe City to continue Hell studies at Blake University. Several residents returned or traveled for studies or visits, including Harriet Elder, James Witgpatrick, S. A. Pink, Elyie Couwin, Ben Wyffels, and AB Schemmer reports progress on a new nest building project in town.
The Sunday school will meet as well as west Lori's day and we hope all who are able will be present. The chavel auditorium will be disinfected with Formaldehyde and the singing air leak in. Chavel Services visual. No hunter dare service this week. Next week be ready for your lesson.
A damaged OCR note urges Easter offering for World Service. It asks for attendance at Sunday service with donations cash or check, and invites bringing in new souls or renewed spiritual power. It emphasizes Christ as life and calls readers to support the Lord’s treasury.
Rev J Gritter presides at Friday service at 2 PM in Holland and 2 PM in Hull with pastor sermons and choir singing. Western Academy Glee Club to sing at Hull Opera House Thursday April Bat 8 PM with Apollo Club broadcast plans for Yankton. Reformed Radio Committee arrang es two KSOO broadcasts weekly and WNAX monthly with Hoiland language portions.
The State Board of Health mandates all pupils in grade and high schools show vaccination proof within the last seven years before re entering school on Monday morning April Bist. Parents are urged to comply, notices issued by John Haupt, President of Board.
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