Management Change at Rock Valley Telephone Office
A shift in Rock Valley telephone management occurred last Friday. Donald Rose, longtime manager at Hull and Rock Valley, transfers to Onawa Iowa for a higher post, while Victory Berrier is promoted to Rock Valley manager and begins his duties locally.
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Telephone Tycinals
Rosk Valley
Donald Rose
Hull
Victory Berrier
Mr. Rose
Rock Valley
Humboldt
Postal mail handling at station sparks public confusion
C W Jacobs, agent, urges public to place mail in official boxes or at the post office rather than leaving it in open station boxes. He notes railway workers are not tasked with outside mail and cites delays and Sunday backlogs due to trains No 13 and No 4 not carrying U S mail. He asks authorities to install a regular government box on the platform for the south town residents.
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U. S
U.S
C., W. Jacobs
Bus Drivers Wanted for Christian School Buses
Bids sought for driving three busses for the Christian school in Rock Valley. Bids due by 8 p.m. Thursday August 15. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Submit to secretary of the board W C Kooiman.
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Christian School
Rock Valley
W. C. Kooiman
Vacation Tales Bring Local Family News Across Iowa
Misa Nellie Koolbeck leaves for Archer with two weeks vacation. Mrs Walrath and Miss Jae plan a visit to Blairsburg. Cary Diehl, teaching in Oregon, visits sister Mrs John Mcleegan. Finch returns from western trip to resuming duties at Leider Store. B T Yones returns from South Dakota then to Orange City for a normal institute. Mr and Mrs Parkinson back from Maquoketa after a month away. Mr Parkinson expects to hire new Fords by mid August. Ben Peterson arrives from Fredrick to prepare for the shing. Mrs V C Bunting leaves for Bowman S10 to join husband. Mrs M A Strief visits town from Ashton to see relatives.
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Misa Nellie Koolbeck
Archer
Iowa
B. A. Walrath
Jae
Mis. Walrath
Blairsburg
Cary Diehl
Oregon
John Mcleegan
Leider
B. T. Yones
South Dakota
Orange City
J. A. Parkinson
Maquoketa
M. A. Strief
Ashton
TH. Schemmer
Rock Valley Beats Alton In 3 2 Fast Game
Rock Valley wins 3 to 2 at Alton as Grotenhuis tosses a three hit game with seven strikeouts. Schemmer and Moeller drive in runs with a fifth inning single and triple, plus later scores on sacrifices. Next up Rock Valley hosts Orange City and plans additional games including Alton at Hull Labor Day.
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Rock Valley
Ély
Alton
Grotenhuis
Roe Valley
Astona
Ahrens
McCarthy
Rawson
Evang
W. Weis
Aston
D. Val Nimwegen
Schemmer
Moeller
Schroeders
Spock
Sehlick
Speck
Orange City
Alvord
Ashton
Hull
Changes in China Women Embrace Modern Roles
A distant letter reports a shift in Chinese society where women move from confinement to public life. It notes women as clerks, typists, bankers, teachers, and even soldiers, while fashion and public behavior liberalize. The writer praises mission schools and foresees hope for peace and prosperity through the gospel and reform.
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Shanghai
Hoilor
China
Red Cross
Nanking
Church of Christ
Sutc
Christ's Gladesrvice
H. G.C. Hallook
Farms Change Hands Near Rock Valley in Open Sale
Two local farms were sold last week in Rock Valley area. The John Postma farm west of Rock Valley sold to John Boer for 162.60 per acre, 80 acres in the parcel. The Fahey estate farm, seven miles south of Rock Valley, 320 acres, sold to Johny Attema of Trelon for 125 per acre. Both transactions subject to court approval.
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John Postma
Roek Valley
John Boer
Fahey
Rock Valley
Johny Attema
Trelon
Controversial Doctrines Discussed At Local Christian Reform Church
The Christian Reformed Church lists sermons by Rev. J. Gritter at 9330 A.M. Holland with topics including Why we had to be and what that means and The Fear of the Lord is the begining of wision. A youth meeting covers The Daner and a piece questions dancing in the Bible with a mention of the book From the Ballroom to Hell.
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Subj
Reform Church Notes Service Times and Sermon Topics
Pastor Rev R O Douwstra leads at 0:30 A M with The Hidden Treasure from Holland. 2:00 P M Servier presents The danger of Prosperity. 8:30 P M Sabbath School topic Daniel among the Lions. 7:45 P M Young Peoples Meeting titled Gods Goodness Reverted in Nature s Laws. Teusus sid for the Son of Tan is not come to destroy ihian s lives but to save them.
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Holland
Sabi
Holland Servier
Bul
Daniel
Tan
First Reformed People Surprise Their Pastor
Members of the First Reformed church in Rock Valley surprised Rev and Mrs R D Douwstra last Friday after he chose to remain with them rather than accept a call to Sanborn. The gathering featured a program of singing and addresses and a social reception. Rev Douwstra is popular with congregants and many local residents.
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First Reformed Church
Rock Valley
R. D. Douwstra
Douwstra
Sanborn
Ireton Chautauqua Draws Rock Valley Attendance
Auto loads of Ireton residents arrived in Rock Valley on Tuesday to promote the Chautauqua opening Wednesday August 14 for four days. The group, with its band, performed brief selections, and Editor Bergstrom of the Treton Ledger acted as master of ceremonies announcing the purpose of the visit and praising the program.
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Ireton
Rock Valley
Lester Beats Rock Valley In Close Baseball Game
Lester defeated Rock Valley 12 to 8 after seven errors hurt Rock Valley. The local team hosts the Looal on Thursday, as the Married Defeat Single won 19 to 10 Monday in seven innings. The two teams have split four games this year.
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Lester
Rock Valley
Kittendal
Ringe Fellows
Schmidt Car Rolls Off Ten Foot Grade
Herbert Schmidt, son of Mr and Meserman Schmidt northwest of Rock Valley, escaped a dramatic crash Monday night when his nearly new Dodge Victory Six veered after lights blinded him on Road 26. The car struck a guard post, rolled eight to ten feet down an embankment, landed in a cornfield and burned. Schmidt walked away with only facial and arm scratches as bystanders found and removed three wheels stolen from the wreck.
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Herbert Schmidt
Meserman Schidt
Rock Valley
Dutat
Reck Valley
Here
Dodge
Isesainh
Local Notes with Visits and Park Plans
Short items from Sioux Falls and nearby towns mention Bible Conference attendance, visits by Mrs. Dennis from Des Moines, and plans to tour National and Glacier National Parks. An Iowa Public Service Company executive promotes electric appliance use and the value of a grid breakfast.
Local Happenings From Rock Valley and Nearby
Corsica resident Dick Bauma visited Rock Valley with friends last week. Loretta Walpole returned Friday from a four week visit with her sister at Town City. Tony Kovima came home Thursday from Seattle to help with farm work. Mr. and Mrs. Anachoom attended a funeral in Sioux City Monday. Mayor Murphy visited his brother. Editor I Haspers and family stayed with Dr. R Huizenga. Murial Haspers had tonsils removed. Mrs. Major, in a prior auto crash, left Rock Valley hospital Friday as her husband continued to the Black Hills. Major works for Chicago Daily News and writes for magazines.
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Dick Bauma
Corsica
8. D
Rock Valley
Loretta Walpole
Town City
Tony Kovima
Seattle
Washington
Anachoom
Sioux City
Arthur Whitfield
W. S. Murphy
I. Haspers and Family
Kiron
Iowa
W. A., Major
John Klein
Rock Valley Hospital
Major
Black Hills
Mr. Major
Chicago Daily News
Dahl Restaurant Moves to New Quarters
The Dahl restaurant moved last Friday and Saturday to the Kess ler building across the street from its old location. The interior has been painted and new fixtures installed, making the new site an ideal place for their business.
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Dahl Resturant
Kessler
Rokeboom Named Town Treasurer of Rock Valley
At a regular Rock Valley Town Council meeting on Wednesday Rokeboom was chosen as Town Treasurer for the balance of the year. He succeeds Fred J. Pulman who resigned to take a position at the Sheldon National Bank. Rozeboom is described as well qualified for the office.
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Keboom
Rock Valley
Rokeboom
Fred J. Pulman
Mo Iily
Sheldon Song
Sheldon National Bank
Rozeboom
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