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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1929
Page
6
Invitations sent to 500 eighth grade graduates for Sioux County Fair opening on Tuesday at 10:30 AM at the fair grounds. Hon Ed H Campbell of Battle Creek will deliver remarks. County officials urge proper cleanups and exhibit readiness, with Nellie Westra in charge during absences.
Karl Harden defends a Rock Valley truck line against farmers claims of cut rates for livestock shipped to Sioux City. He asserts verified prices of 25 cents per hundred weight for certain herds and offers to pay cash for any loss to steak. He accuses truckers of spreading lies to hurt business and invites farmers to inspect shipping bills from Ver Berg, De Haan, and Hass to verify full payments.
A fire damaged about one acre of oats on the Herman Van Galen farm southwest of town on Monday. Neighbors aided, a watch may have started the blaze. Van Galen attempted to extinguish it, but dry grain spread quickly until Griener Fire units arrived and Grisney Bros. pumped water to control the blaze.
Editor Schaber of Hudson receives sympathy from friends after the death of his mother Mrs Eva Sehaber at home in Hudson last week Wednesday evening. She was nearly eighty one, had lived in Hudson forty years, and was highly respected and deeply loved by all who knew her.
Mr and Mrs A Ge Vande Meer proprietors of the Home Bakery left Monday on the first lap of a long journey to their old home in Holland to visit Mr Vande Meer’s parents and brothers. They plan a day in Chicago then Buffalo and Niagara Falls, hoping to be away about ten weeks by steamer.
The Christian Reformed Church led by Rev J Gritier lists services at 9 30 A M and 2 00 P M on the fifth Lord's Day with continued catechism, 7 45 P M Young People meeting, special music, a talk and singing plus an offering. The pastor will discuss whether Christians should be actors or attend shows and dialogues on the topic Shows. All are welcome, even those who stay outside.
Dust west of Lake Okohoji describes a tract of native Iowa prairie rich with wild flowers. The piece laments loss of natural beauty, recalling historic praise for Iowa's blue stem and the landscape’s old-time profits, urging remembrance of nature’s inspiration.
John Kooima of near Rock Valley died Saturday morning after a weeklong illness following an appendicitis attack. He was 25 years old, born March 17, 1901, and lived in the Rock Valley vicinity all his life. Funeral services were at the Christian Reformed church with Rev. J. Guittey in charge, burial at Valley View Cemetery. He leaves a wife and five sisters, with many friends extending sympathy.
Mr and Mrs Jake Reoima and children extend thanks to neighbors and friends for help and sympathy shown during the illness and death of a family member. The note credits community kindness and memorials received in a difficult time.
Dr L Norris of Pomeroy and Dr Dixon of Sibley visited for a week with relatives. Mrs Minmie Harris returned from Ackley after a two week visit. John Johnson farm sold near Hudson at 73 per acre. Mrs Roberson of Parker MD visited her nephew Ky J Bogeess. Minnie Kueline of St Paul arrived for a two week visit with her parents. Anna Fahey Anne Hai Julia Bavih headed to Seattle for the summer. A J Schirmer and family went to Emmetsburg to visit relatives. WW Crocroft returned from Wisconsin. August Hilmer and family from Bridgewater MD visited. Irving of Goodland KS visited Walpole and Howell. J Quinn visited relatives in Le Mars. J W Jacobs and daughters Ruth and Ethel visited Chicago. Dr W A Smith learned of his father’s death in Pensylvania and left for the funeral. He expects to be away about two weeks.
Prof Henry Glese of Iowa State College has been named by the Secretary of the staff of the division of agricultural engineering in the Bureau of Public Roads to study farm buildings and structures and to identify the most economical building methods and designs.
Charles D Reed of the Weather and Crop Bureau explains that a distant ocean or cold air can tilt barometric surges and bring cool spells. He notes Des Moines recently recorded a low of 45 degrees and that freezing temps can occur at shallow altitudes, yet hailstorms are rarely tied to summer cooldowns.
The Rock Valley Kitten Ball team visited Doon Friday and a dispute over a close play at home led to a locker room style argument. Umpires ruled Sehouten out on a close call, Doon claimed safe, tempers flared, and the game ended 4 to 2 Rock Valley amid calls for mutual goodwill and better sportsmanship.
Tuesday evening saw the married men prevail 16 to 5 as they outplayed the single men. The series stands 2-1 in favor of the married squad after three games this year. John Wynia served as umpire and was praised for his clear calls.
In Belnond Iowa and surrounding areas the American Beet Sugar company contracts 15000 acres of sugar beets with promise of a superb crop. Mexican Japanese and Filipino laborers toil in most fields. The firm operates nine factories with Belmond and Mason City as local sites. Will Beels of Hopkinton laments the backbreaking weed pulling duties in this line of work.
Center township reports the school faculty completed with a roster including Gerrit Center, Manual Training, and other teachers. Several staff members announced personal applications, and the school will open on September 2. Local notes include visits, picnics, and pre nuptial events among community members and families.
Deon Rews items and Mrs Hoogeveen hosted visitors as several families, including Mehenbaker, Nagel, Gervit, and Dy, spent time in Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and Marion. Frances Schulty returned from Iowa, while others were away visiting relatives and returning home on Sunday.
Army worm outbreaks spread across fields southwest and north of Rock Valley, striking the Schollerman farm and nearby oats. Despite late efforts with a binder, worms consumed the oats after crossing a lane and moved into the meadow, forcing long night work to save part of the grain.
To busy farmers please send orders the evening before so we can deliver meat that night. Rosters Meat-Market notes binder canvases and urges taking them before rush starts to obtain a No. 136h. Peters Harness and Shoe Store and Valley Poultry Yards advertise as cash buyers of poultry and eggs.
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