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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1927
Page
1
A crew began repairs on the north approach of the second bridge north of Rock Valley on Tuesday. Cement work under the north approach is dangerous for heavy traffic. Superintendent Ronnies and Supervisor Wiersma oversaw plans to close the road north for temporary repairs, expected to take about three weeks.
Rev Father OReilly officiated the marriage of Keegan Buckley and Towa. The ceremony followed by a three course meal. the couple departed for a motor trip through the Black Hills and Yellowstone Park. After Sept 5 they will reside on a 200 acre farm near Maurice, with James Walpole handling the rent listing.
The Custer Battlefield Caravan moved through Rock Valley Monday morning en route to the annual convention in Sheridan Wyoming. Four cars stopped in Rock Valley while seven pressed on toward Linx Falls, with plans for many more to join as they proceed westward. Local residents lined roads to greet the caravan as officials and supporters accompanied the travelers.
The Stoddard Motor Company of Sioux City will send two caravans of Star Cars to Rock Valley next Thursday afternoon arriving at 3:00 PM. A demonstration is planned from 6:10 PM to 10:10 PM, with an advertisement in this week's Bees.
Grain harvesting finished this week with threshing well under way. Oats and barley yield strongly with some oats at 35 to 5 bushels per acre. Land under food weight and quality measured. Price noted at $15.00 per ton.
A report notes new equipment deployed in Jowa fields and several combines operating along the Missouri River bottoms in Western Town. The piece names local figures such as Fred Spat Barham Clark son Grant Center William Seni and H F Miller in Commerce.
Job ad seeking a manager at Farmers Elevator Rock Valley Town. Applicants urged to send applications before August 10 to A. Gaal swyk Hudson Ss Route 3 Box 26.
Passenger schedules show daily routes from Des Moines Mason City and Madison to Chicago with connections to Sioux Falls. Freight and passenger tickets sold through. sleeping car and advance reservations offered. Rodeo event anticipated with tickets available for August events.
In a lengthy game at Rock Valley, Granville and Rock Valley battled to an 8 8 tie with late drama. Schemmer delivered a key bunt but Granville defense ended the rally, forcing extra frames before weather halted play after a passing shower. Granville and Rock Valley plan a return meeting this month to decide the series.
Willie De Groot, 13, of nine miles northwest of Rock Walier, jumped from a load and was struck by a pitchfork handle, causing serious injuries and hospital care at Hell. Milton Brown, 15, near Hartley, fell from a ladder while unloading hay, the pitchfork he had been tossing puncturing his side. he underwent surgery and was expected to recover.
A Hudson man named Claude Larkin, reported missing from his Hale Street home weeks ago, was said to be alive and well briefly before vanishing once more. Residents and authorities continue to search for him after he disappeared again following a failed sighting.
Rock Valley defeated Hull 16 to 15 in an eleven inning kitten ball clash watched by a large crowd. Evans hit a lingering home run but was ruled out for failing to touch a base. Wesselink scored late, and Doherty powered Rock Valley with a decisive run as the team rallied from an 8 18 deficit in the ninth. The Married Men’s team also beat Shungmene 27 to 2. Fenpecked visits Boyden Friday to face a strong Boyden squad.
A re union of the Klein family was held at Hock Rapids Park last Sunday with ninety eight attendees including children and grandchildren. The family long settled in the area and Lyon counties, facing hard times but prospering and earning many friends. Many relatives traveled considerable distances to attend the event, described as very enjoyable. Also advertised is breeding ewes and feeding lambs for sale at market price delivered locally by M. B. Smith.
Milford official Supt. 1 HL Schmitt, formerly of Rock Valley, joins Milford party touring the Black Hills. The caravan, of about 100 cars, travels from Spirit Lake to Mitchell and Chamberlain, with notes on Iowa scenery, rail history, and local hospitality. Indians, cowboys, and a crowd gather as the motorcade nears Rapid City for a visit to the president’s residence area.
At 9 30 Thursday morning a crowd gathered in front of the Hammer Hotel to march to the school building and greet President Coolidge. Mayors of Winnipeg and Des Moines and Canadian officials joined the greeting as Coolidge and his party walked the long path, paused for a photo, and entered private offices for a conference with officials.
The bank highlights a consistent policy of safety before profits across economic cycles. This commitment positions the institution as ready to serve the community's best interests in both boom periods and downturns.
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