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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1928

Page

5

Sioux County Court Notes recap of cases and actions

The Sioux County Court notes cover Schoeneman Lumber Co. v. J E Scott with a $4,096.25 judgment and appointment of a receiver for property in Calliope, a Bailey v. Vander Burg appeal to the Supreme Court, temporary trustees appointed in Hawkeye Oil partition, a divorce case between A P Berghniis and Cornelia Berghwis with alimony requests, a Feize Vogelzang estate referee appointment and large land sales, and a Northwestern State Bank foreclosure with multiple mortgages totaling about $47,430 plus crops and property securing the debt pending.

Schoeneman Lumber Co J. E. Scott Et al J. Gus Anderson van Orlans Adz Calliope J. W. Vander Burg W. G. Vander Bure J. D Grace V. Bailey Boyden W. G. Vander Burg Bailey Triken Vader Burg District Court Baileys Supreme Court A. D. Coffman Hawkeye Oil Company Helena Oden Fyasie Conway Dan Whitney Ames A. P. Berghniis Cornelia Berghwis Parenies Feize Vogelzang C. L. Barks Outlet Rock Valley Sioux County Northwestern State Bank Hubert P. Mailenburg

Landschulte Hilger Wedding Vows in Le Mars Church

The Le Mars Sentinel reports the wedding of Alma Lucille Hilger and L Charles Sandschulte at St. Joseph's Church. Msgr. W A Pape officiated with bridesmaid Miss Anne Sandschulte and groomsman Melvin Hilger. Guests from Rock Valley and Sioux City attended a three course breakfast for 36. The couple planned a Chicago wedding trip after the ceremony.

le Mars Sentinel Legora Landschulte Rock Valley Hilger le Mars St. Joseph’s Church Alma Lucille Hilger A. Hilger L. Charles Sandsehulte M. Sandsehulte Msgr W. A. Pape Anne Sandschulte Melvin Hilger Sioux City Miss Hilger Anne Landschulte Sandschulte Chicago Mary Sandschulte Evelyn Drothy Elizabeth Josephine Sandschulte Leo Sandschulte E. Dischler J. C. Wigerman F. Dougherty W. Hy Perassa Vincent E. Gallenvans Avoca Town

Rock Township School District Bonds Vote Set in Rock Valley

Voters in Rock Township school district will decide on issuing bonds totaling 3000 dollars to build a new schoolhouse in sub district No 5. The election runs from noon to seven PM at a location southeast of Rock Valley near the Quinlan place.

Rock Township Rock Valley

Waterloo Waltonians Crowing Over Local Crow Kill Tradition

Waterloo Waltonians adopt a crow shooting custom as two groups compete to kill the fewest birds. Last year about 6000 crows were slain during the event, with ten cent bounties offered in many Iowa counties. The farmers weigh whether crows are friend or foe as the dispute over the practice continues.

Waterloo Iowa

Mrs. J. E. Akin Dies at Rock Valley Home

Mrs. J E Akin died suddenly at her Rock Valley home at 3:00 Friday morning after a brief illness. Born December 21 1845 in Chelsea Vermont she lived in Floyd Osage Cedar Falls Rockwell Madison Sioux County and finally Rock Valley. Survived by her husband and five children two sons Wilam and Henry and three daughters Mrs M C Waite Mrs A Fritts and Mrs G R Allen. Funeral held at home with burial in Valley View Cemetery.

J. E. Akin Rock Valley Orlock Ais. Akin Chelsea Vermont Floyd Iowa Osage J. &. Akin Akin Cedar Falls Rockwell Tere Madison S. C Sioux County Hudson M. C. Waite Storm Lake Elmer Fritts Dell Rapids M. D Kenneth Fritts Ames, Town Nina Fritts Manley

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss

Akin J B and daughters express sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends who assisted and comforted them at the death of a beloved wife and mother.

J.B. Akin

Hail Ruins Auto Tops in Iowa Weather Bulletin

The Iowa Weather and Crop Bulletin for the week ending April 10 notes a severe hailstorm centered on Webster City that damaged over forty automobile tops. Hailstones as large as eggs and strong winds shattered windows, greenhouse coverings, and house roofs, with insurance implications for autos highlighted.

Iowa Webster City

Homer Jacobs Marries In El Paso Church Ceremony

The El Paso Herald reports the marriage of Homer Avery Jacobs and Margaret Stevens at St. Clement's Episcopal Church. The ceremony featured simple decor with white tapers, lilies, snapdragons, and fern. Attendants included best man Capt. Brisbane Brown and ushers Ben Williams Oliver Luther and F C Kilpatrick. The bride, daughter of the late Horace B Stevens, and Mr Jacobs, son of Mr and Mrs C W Jacobs, both held Beloit College and El Paso National Bank ties respectively. A reception followed at the bride’s mother’s home.

Margaret Stevens Homer Avery Jacobs St. Clement's Episcopal Church Walter ‘Davis J. L. Coggeshall Ermen Markgraft Mr. Davis Brisbane Brown Ben Williams Oliver Luther F C. Kilpatrick Philip J . Stevens Horace B. Steven EL Paso High School el Paso School For Girls Kent Place Summit N. J Thomas D. Hurry Fort William McKinler P

Commencement Speaker to Visit Multiple Iowa Schools

Will Boost Iawa. Royal H Holbrook of the engineering extension division at Iowa State College in Ames has been chosen as commencement speaker for a series of Iowa schools. The stops include Dundee May 9 Oran May 10 Martinsburg May 11 Hayfield May 16 Wheatland May 1 Barnum May 21 Cantril May 22 Kenwood Park May 23 Farmersburg May 24 Littleport May 26 and Bussey May 28. Iowa will gain prominence on these occasions.

Royal H. Holbrook Engineering Extension Iowa State College Ames Dundee Qran Martinsburg Hayfield Wheatland Barnum Cantril Kenwood Park Farmersburg Littleport Bussey Iowa

Our School as Seen by The Students

First graders study birds and create bird booklets. Winners in weekly number and arithmetic contests include Dick Thomas, Virginia Kurvink, and Mary Elizabeth Foeht. Second graders made a Peter Rabbit movie and health posters. Several students earned perfect spelling and strong attendance. Seventh and eighth graders submit Palmer Method handwriting samples. A group signs up for Fort Snelling Military Camp in August. Junior class fundraiser features Dress Parade. National Forensic League announces four eligible for the National Pledge. Senior girls return after rural school observations.

Peter Rabbit Peter Mary Elizabeth Foeht Fort Snelling Mimn John Wynia Martin van der Schaaf Russel White Charles Dykstra Lawrence Aurit Elmer Schonten Gene Manning National Forensic League Henry Ver Meulen Margaret Tuynman Helen _ Ruth Wathof Isha Grossenbure Olivier Schonten Marie van de Weerd Rena Rosters Eileen McNamara Wonder

Oldest Living Iowa Graduate Is Mrs Sarah E Bradley

Mrs Sarah E Bradley of Elida New Mexico, aged ninety, is named the oldest living graduate of the University of Iowa after Dexer Edson Smith of Santa Ana California died last month. Smith earned a BA in 1858, Bradley finished the shorter normal course that year. Two other early graduates follow: Mrs Calvert of Tacoma Washington and Mrs Bacon of Washington, both earning normal degrees in 1860.

Sarah E. Bradley Elida N. Mex University of Iowa Dexer Edson Smith Santa Ana California Smith Bradley Towa Calvert Tasoma Wagh Bacon Washington

Band Concert Postponed Due to Illness in Sioux City

The band concert scheduled for late this month is indefinitely postponed. Band Director Duncan reported from Sioux City that his son Donald is seriously ill with spinal meningitis and he cannot attend Rock Valley this week. There were 100 band practices this week.

Duncan Sioux City Donald Rock Valley

Dow Flake Proposal For Mitchell Street Dust Control

A booster committee with town council backing circulates a petition to gauge support for spreading dow flake on Mitchell Street and other streets to reduce dust and secure gravel. If approved, a car of dow flake will be ordered for application from the north end of Mitchell or Main Street toward the railroad tracks. Verdict is expected soon based on prior positive results from dow flake use.

Booster Committee Mitchell Street Mitchell Main Street

Chick Hatchery in Peak of Business at Rock Valley

The Rock Valley Poultry Yards are shipping 5,000 little chicks weekly and housing 40,000 eggs in incubators. Eggs alone represent a $1,200 investment. Chicks are lively and the yard is a beautiful sight, making a visit worthwhile.

Rock Valley The Valley Poutrr Yards

Former Rock Valley Man Invents By Crossing Device

Frank Vogelzang, a farmer near Chatsworth, has received a patent for a satiety device for railway crossings. The unit is engine driven, aims to prevent crossbar failures, and is designed to be durable, weatherproof, and cheaply installed. Morvis J. Rodin and Ben Appelson of Chatsworth bought patent interests. Vogelzang and his sons have farming interests near Chatsworth.

Rock Valley Frank Vogelzang Chatsworth Vogelzang Morvis J. Rodin Ben Appelson Mr. Vogelzang

Pigeons Wanted for Good Flyers at Valley Poultry Yards

Valley Poultry Yards advertises a pay rate of 20 shillings per dozen pigeons. The notice seeks pigeons suitable for flight, offering immediate procurement from breeders or sellers in the area.

Valley Poultry Yards

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Bank of D-Van Oosterhout Walhof Rozeboom Sandschulte—Hilger Little Pegey Jaynt Homer Jacobs el Paso Texas Herald Reck Valley Philip Stevens Horace B. Stevens R. M. Schutz Astrid Lundgren Dick Thomas Virginia Kurvink Neal den Hartog Albert Garretson Adriana Vander Linden Mary Ver Malm Theodore Ver Doorn Kenneth Grau Irene Roorda Helen Roorda Dow Large J. C. Stuckenbruck E. Eldredge Ray Ellis C.F. Scht Martha M. Large A. F. Schemmer Hans Moeller Est W. W. Johnson L. F. Landschulte Herman Helmers Thos Cullinan John G. de Vries L. Vanden Basch John McKeegan Frank A. Large Herman Schmidt Wm. P. Moeller P. Mulder F. T. McGill John A. Schmidt Grace J, Large B. F. Ellis Lydia Smith First ‘National Bank
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