Rock Valley Falls To Alten Team In Rough Contest
Alten tops Rock Valley 8 to 3 after a disputed call and a sequence of misplayed plays. Key moments include a late four run outburst by Alten and notable hits by Speck Van Ninnvegen, Hansen, and Kersbergen. Rock Valley showed grit with two perfect double plays but could not overcome umpiring controversy and late scoring.
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Hiesevcu
Alton
Rock Valley
Raason
Fen
Rock Valley Sd
Timp
Altod
C. Schemmer
Janson
Hansen
Schroeder
Brown
Faith Without Works and God’s Plan from Eternity Sermons
Christian Reformed Church service schedule lists Rev J Gritter sermons at 2:00 PM on the theme Faith without works is dead and a Holland service on God’s Plan from eternity. Also notes a 749 Young Peoples Meeting and upcoming catechism sessions, with the church inviting participation.
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Christian Reformed Church
Rev. J. Gritter
A. M. Holland
Holland
Young Peoples
Samson
No Room Left in State Hospitals for Inebriates
Article notes overflow in state facilities as inflow of inebriates and drug addicts grows. Central board faces strain with inmates, inmates awaiting treatment, and capacity around 4,202 housed across institutions like Qarinda and Mount Jefferson, with total inmates estimated between 5,580 and 6,000.
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Interivia
Knoxville
Central
Ab Qarinda
Chivokes
Mount Jeagant
Tadependeive
Old Soldiers Receive Pension Increases
President Hoover has signed a pension bill increasing monthly pay for Union Army veterans. Those previously at 65 dollars per month will get 75 dollars, while the 72 dollar disability class rises to 100 dollars monthly.
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Hoover
Wm. R. Fliestra Called to His Reward
Wm. R. Fliestra died at his Stock Valley home Saturday at 5 30 p m after a long decline. He was seventy five years nine months and sixteen days old born in Holland October 10 1856 came to the United States in 1909 settling in Sioux County later moving to Stock Valley He is survived by his wife and two daughters Mrs Jaha Bakker Okaton South Dakota and Mrs Nick De Boer Rock Valley a daughter Mrs Klaus Fartshikoi preceded him in death Funeral services were held at the First Reformed church in Rock Valley and burial followed at Valley View Cemetery.
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Flinshva
Stock Valley
Tock Valley
Flrestra
Jaha Bakker
Okaton
Nick de Boer
Rock Valley
Klaus Fartshikoi
Valley View Cemetery
Lyon County Ships Blue Grass Seed to Kentucky
The first of two car loads of grass seed from Rock Rapids is shipped to Paris Kentucky where it will be boosted cleaned and resoled for Kentuckians at about 26 years a pound. Representatives of the Paris Seca Company paid Lyon County farmers $1 per acre for tapping about 41 acres of their hing grass pastures for this shipment.
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Rock Rapids
Paris
Paris Seca Company
Lyon Goanty
Piping Natural Gas into Iowa Near Sigourney Iowa
Sigourney residents cheer plans for a 24 inch natural gas line crossing the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, tapping Oklahoma gas fields. The route would run from Towra west of Glenwood to Muscatine area, with the pipe buried 40 inches deep, and many Iowa towns expected to gain access to gas.
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Iowa
Sigourney
Keokuk County
Oklahoma
Missouri River
Towra
Glenwood
Mills County
Muscatine
Towa
Wil Hold Formal Opening Very Soon
The new garage building near Rock Valley is nearly complete with 50 by 14 feet space and room for car storage. S J Hull plans a grand opening soon with prize giveaways and a demonstration of a full line of machinery and services by Greiner and sons, moving from the old harness business to the new location.
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S.J
Hull
Rock Vatley
Spencer
Sioux City
Stone Falls
Rock Valley
Greiner
Joe Peters
Tme
Veterans of Grand Army Pass Rapidly at Ottumve Encampment
The Grand Army of the Republic notes rapid retirements at Ottumve as the national encampment looms in Des Moines in 1931. Obituaries include Hiram Bisselt of Tama, a 1861 veteran of Company GC, 11th Pennsylvania, with Gettysburg and Lookout Mountain battles. George Wiltse of Montezuma, a former postmaster and civic leader. Henry Firman of Dundee is the remaining survivor.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Ottumve
Gliendayee
Grand Army
Des Moines
Hiram Bisselt
Tama
Gettysburg
Lookout Mountain
Shurman
Washington
George Wiltse
Montezumo
Co. D
Elka
Dubuque
Mesa
Chamgion
Tul
Vicksburg
Spanish Fort
Blakers
Mobile
Henry Firman
Dundee
Iowa
Wiltse
Montezuma
Missouri River Improvement Project Planned
A Missouri river project aims to clear and straighten the river from Council Bluffs to as far south as St. Louis. About 10,000 workers will be employed to remove debris and construct navigation works before next spring under wartime planning.
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Western
Jaya
Chamber of Pommercy
St. Louis
News Items of Twenty Years Ago In Local Tales
A compendium of short notes records visits among families in Huck Valley Rock Valley and Orange City trips to Grange City and Manchester with relatives and cars noted. Town officials and soldiers attend state encampment leaving city orders managed in the absence.
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Mos
Vandee Stoop
Hive Jine
Grange City
Vendor Stoop
Deo. Share
Delmont
Hera
Maso City
Rock Valley
Atty
P. D. van Qosterhout
Treas
Meee
Shuri Tof
Orange City
Toriny Gelfin
Sidlton
D. A
Medellin
Arifin Haugh
Fhtie
Manchester
Hepe
Scavery
Marshal
Fink
Lana Bellsesfield
Monlay
Corecetinuville
Mr. Pinks
Etreel Mammisauyy Shinmab
Speedy
Golf Tournament Nearing Completion at Rock Valley Club
Semi final matches have been completed with Richard Kearns defeating Dr Shannon and Kenneth Scrlan beating Dr Schroeder. Scrlan then won the championship 5 and 4. Robert Shipman claimed the third flight title 2 and 1. A treasury deficit prompted a voluntary $2.50 assessment from ten members to fund course upkeep.
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Rock Valley Galf
Richard Kearns
Dr. Shannon
Ant
Kmneth Scarlan
Dr. Schroeder
Isaroustd Scarlan
Kearns
Robert Shipman
Fred Wiggerman
Lub
Richart Kearns
H. E. Pember
Wigs Aeeetin
God Fearing Elders Amid Salt of the Earth Promise
The article quotes Mr. Peacock of Tripoli praising elderly couples who attend church weekly, describing them as the salt of the community. He notes their regular faith, simple education, and influence on peace and goodwill, reflecting a broader view applicable across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BO. Peacock
Tripoli
Legion Boys Secure Judgment for Rain Insurance
The American Legion of Osceola post No. 65 sued Ragley and Bullish Dominions Insurance Co. for $1000 rain coverage after a July Osceola event. The post said it purchased the policy May 29 and paid the premium June 13, but Chicago agents delayed handling due to daylight saving time.
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Post
American Legion of Qseeela
Chicago
Effnet Choen
Peace Lutheran Church Service Schedule at Plato August
The notice cites Peace Lutheran Church at Plato for a 4:30 AM divine service in German at Wan A M-C Gyaf with Pastor Sinvlay Sehont officiating during August.
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Peace Lutheran Church
Plato Two
Rock Valley Sand & Gravel Plant Notice Ban
Notices warn that trespassing is forbidden at the Rock Valley Sand and Gravel plant. Parents are urged to keep their boys away from the site due to danger and nuisances previously perpetrated at the facility.
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Rock Valley Sand & Gravel Cy
Billy Sunday Saved the Chautauqua at Spencer
Fragmented OCR reads Billy Sunday saved the Chautauqua at Spencer amid crowd effort. The account notes his influence, public attention, and the event's impact on local spiritual life as attendees reflect on the preacher's appearance and message.
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Billy Sunday
Spencer
Winter Wheat Yields Reported Strong in Wintersot Area
Wintersot reports indicate wheat yields are above average this year. Farmers cite robust growth and heavy kernels with elevators delivering high bushel per acre figures.
Pershing Coal Mine Noted for Modern Conveniences and Stable Output
In Marion County Pershing mine stands as a leading operation with about 300 workers during the summer, earning 8 to 11 dollars daily and six days weekly in winter. The mine uses a six foot seam with a slate roof and no water hazards. The mine has operated about a year with no sign of exhaustion and recently hired several Black miners alongside White workers.
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Pershing
Marion County
Marine County
Art Ceei
Barbecues Thrive as Des Moines Area Reports Chicken Demand
Des Moines area venues offer varied barbecue options with chicken as the leading item. A survey shows 2000 chickens served from April to Geto last season, and projections estimate 1000 chickens daily to mid season, impacting poultry supply in surrounding territory.
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Des Moines
Puta
Screech Owl Smashes Windshield in Iowa Incident
In Leon Iowa an ordinary screech owl smashed the windshield of an automobile driven by Str and Mrs John Adams of Des Moines. The bird broke the glass severely cutting Mrs Adams right arm while Mr Adams and the infant escaped injury. The owl flew away unscathed.
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Tandsey
Leon
Iowa
Aluat
John Adams
Moines
Furniture sale advert with low prices
New or used furniture for sale at very low prices. Dining room suite rock ers and obits tables in stock at Peters Store. Visit Peters Stora for selections and bargains.
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Peters Stora
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Baseloll Club
Lust
Ever
Howe
Hyink
Aingies
Plagge
Wies
M. Bren
Lchroeder
Nile
Speck
Wm. R. Fliestra
Lyon County
Kentucky
State Bank OF
PD. van Qosterbout, Pres
GA. Walhof
C. Rezeboom
Walhof
Missour
Mathews
Abelsutiar
Bhwilna
Sithors Westra
John Piakunsun
Valley
Witten
Relati
Huck Valley
Yeu
Solicht
Legion Boys
Rain Insurance
Hex
Wilitaus
Fangiar
Tivins Lenienniges
Brynnee
de Watt
Agra
Neve
Screech Owl
First National Bank
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