Van Holland Called Suddenly in Rock Valley
Dr Wan Tilland died suddenly at Lashione in Rock Valley. G Van Holland had been ill for weeks and confined to his home for about two weeks. He was nearly fifty five years old and left a wife and grown children. He had lived in Rock Valley for many years.
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Wan Tilland
Lashione
Rock Valley
Aveda
van Holland
Lstoe Hoeven
Diane An
Ulu
Sheldon
Clousey Bros
Queamings
Albert Tciintaings
Stanhope
Soviday
Line Harris
Nevo
Nina Muondy
Arktey
Gemmell
Lola Dearie
Bronn Belles
Wgo
O. S
Cedar Falls
Low
George Vahey
Sie
Petersville
Iowa
I. I. Rounds
Hot Springs
Theca
Pest
W. Danoba
Chicago
Tom Gartland
Marion Junction
Frank Clark
Clark
Mies Jonnie Smith
Oncle
Chorge Castle
George Besster
Irene
Anna Moisig
Bridgewater
Smd Prosho
Planning Great Pageant for Sioux County August 15 16
Sioux County plans a Historic Pageant at Hawarden on August 15 and 16 with over 200 participants. The production features scouts pioneers life and homecoming celebrations with elaborate scenery dances and a queen coronation. Local residents are invited to join by notifying McCallan by August 10 for attendance.
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Sioux County
Emily
Ane Tianguet
Méz McCallan
Inspector jokes about eggs in breakfast mix up
A consumer complained to the Agriculture Department about eggs found to be spoiled. The local inspector responded with a joke that without inspection one might find no good eggs at all, highlighting the value of inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lows
Gedar Rapids Man Wins First Prize in Good Will Tour
Dan F Hunter of Gedar Rapis is declared winner of the good will airplanton tour circling the state from Des Moines February 15 to 2 inclusive. He receives 360 in prize money. Carl Christiansen of Des Moines takes second with 200. M B Freeburg of Shengnudoah earns third prize 130.
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Gedar Rapids
Dan F. Hunter
Gedar
Rock Valley Council Minutes August 1 1928
The Rock Valley Town Council met August 1 1928 in the town hall with Mayor W T Murphy and five councilmen present. Minutes from July 0 and July 26 1928 were read and approved. Pay bills listed including Dick Fan Edis salary 100 and many others. a few were referred for approval. A weighing charge change was approved for loads over 4000 pounds with a base tax and additional per ton. Meeting adjourned.
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Rock Valley
Iowa
Towa
W.T. Murphy
G. H. Vugteveen
J. A. Cartland
G. W. Jacobs
Steve Vander
Fred Miller
Garltand
Miller
Jacobs
Vugtereen
Vueteceen
Greiner
Dick Fan Edis
Weiner
Me Hlers
Wdacobs
Weier Ledong
Acme Diag Ling
Ton Kersbergen
Steckk Walpole
Park
Hock Valley Bee
the Texas Co
Wypiu
Fires
Av Dy Sehemmer
Wireman
Fohu Dykstra
Vander Well
Firanan
Lu H. J. Long
Lep Delko Steck
Freman
Hellslein
Leo Ancit
Virerein
G. Kersbergen
Denwer Hubbling
Jake Vinde Weerd
Das
McElroy Enet
Vick van Bui
Hose Cat
Rubi
Veldkamp
Hose Cnet
AL Pember
Nu AW. Telephone Co
Vngtereey
Minitau
Molion
Wagteveen
Miler
L. Halstead
Reform Church Notes and Services Listing
Rev RB Downstra leads a 4 30 service at 2310 Holland with Rev John Ossensarde of Doon Iowa to conduct later worship. Sabbath School at 3 40. subject The Council at Jerusalem. Young People class explores True and False Standards. Miss Esther Van Eldil teaches Worse Land which is in the midst of the throne. God shall wipe away all tears.
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Reformed Church
D. Downstra
M. Holland
Holland
John Ossensarde
Doon
Iowa
Jerusalem
Sree
Esther van Eldil
Rev
Alt
Watermelon Day Celebration Draws Crowd In Hock
Watermelon Day in Hock, Wasilay drew crowds despite lower afternoon turnout. The program featured cutting demonstrations, watermelons roasted for two hours, and lively music by Rocky Valley, Fairview, and Hudson bands. An evening balloon ascent delighted attendees near the park as a spectator-filled crowd enjoyed games and a plane stunt show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hock
Wasilay
Rocky Valley
Fairview
Rock Valley Narrowly Defeats Hudson In Slowball Tilt
Rock Valley wins a fast ball game at Rock Valley Ball Park on Watermelon Day, defeating Hudson by a late rally. Key hits come from Schemmer Speck and Lotz, as Groienbuis struggles in the first inning and Crotenhmis steadies to close. The crowd stays lively until the final out in the ninth.
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Flack Valleys
Hilson
Rock Valley
Groienbuis
Schemmer
Wud
Speck
Beauld
Witzgerald
Sting Lotz
Sehlefeldt
Schenmer J
Lotz
Seanla Ydoulde
Schlefeldt
Schroeder
Crotenhnis
Rock Valley Town Council Sets Truck Weight Fees
The Rock Valley Town Council voted to equalize weighing charges for town exales, implementing a minimum rate for loads up to five tons and a per ton charge for over two tons with fractions, effective August 15. Town Clerk All Halstead notes the change to balance heavier loads with lighter vehicles.
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Rock Valley
Wade
Halstead
Appreciation for Watermelon Day celebration helpers
The note thanks all who assisted with Watermelon Day celebration work. Special gratitude goes to the bands, Mrs. Schoen and Air, Doncan, and the Booster Committee for their contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Schoen
Air
Doncan
New Scientific Experiment at State Fair Astonishing Flight Car Test
A forthcoming Law State Fair exhibit promises a radio controlled automobile, driven by an airborne transmitter. The experiment will show a radio airplane starting the engine, moving the car along the track, sounding the horn, and operating various functions from above the ground. A local dealer’s stock car will be used for the demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neweet
Lawa
Dated Social Visits Reported Across Iowa Towns
Local residents from Jasper Minnesota to Rock Rapids and Okoboji report weekend and midweek visits. Names named include Margaret Easteiner, Mrs WD Hog, Mrs Rogers, Mrs Lehnitz, Melvin Thompson, and Arlene The Boer among others, with travel between towns and family gatherings noted.
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Paul Yviegs
Jasper
Minn
Margaret
Sioux City
Renda
WD. Lehnitz
P Clitioas
Chicago
Moss Tyee Tals
Can Leve
Melvin Thompson
Genre
Tow
Daon
Arthne the Boer
Rock Rapids
Well Known Pastor Dies in Vicinity News
Rev. Johar Shrader, longtime pastor and father of James Shrader of Butler, Pennsylvania, died July 20 at the home of James F Shrader in Butlex Connecticut. He served in Low Adin and western Pennsylvania and supported foreign missions. Survived by son James and John, brother James, and wife predeceased him forty one years ago. Local notices include visits and weekend travels of Hawarden residents and nearby towns.
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Ireton
Johar
Shrader
the Sun
James F. Shrader
Butlex
Conn
Nev
D. R. Stew
Nicrolas
Low Adin
Western
Pennsylvania
James
Buller Ueather
John
Marshall
Mun
Butler, Penn
Butler, Penn, His Wife Proceeded Him i Death Forty One Years Ago. Mrs. Satterlea
Tuessay
Pipestons
Minn
Chalives
Macy
Brend Wake
Ray
Dave Bonoma
Grand Rapids
Mich
Christian Reformed
Chas Klater
Lon Meyers
Hawarden
Robert Vander Hamm
Walter Tinderman
Glen Campbell
Alis
E. Johnson
Mlen
Siowr Falls
Koel Olson
Gnome Wright
Redwood Falls
Munu
Public Auction Notice Near Public Schools
PUBLIC AUCTION SALE. I will sell all my household goods at public auction at my home east of the public schools on Saturday August 26 at 2 00 PM. Auctioneer BAL H Splear. First National Bank Clerk MRS MULVEY Omer.
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Splear
First Nata'l Bank
White Pigeons Wanted for Market Sale
Valley Poultry Yards advertises payment for pure white pigeons at 25 cents each, valid for three weeks. It lists other varieties at market price, five cents each. Hurry to participate.
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Valley Potliry
Petit Jurors for September Term Drawn for District Court
Names appear for the September term petit jurors of the District Court with entries from multiple towns including Alton Hawarden Orange City Rock Valley Granville Afton Sioux Center Doon Grange City and others. The list includes Alfred Aronson Madge Dennis Gerrit Nimrenhus John Moeller and Gov. Sawyer among many jurors.
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Lisk
District Court
Alfred Aronson
Alawardon
Jan Clavevinga
Alto
Wiswouth de Jong
Orange City
Wilhelmina de Weard
Stans
Madge Dennis
Rock Valley
R. H
Steve Jasper
Granville
Peter Klein
Granville IL
P. Latious
Ault
Henry Fushbers
Orange Vily
Martin Yasivsten
Hell VL
al Miblenberg
Wan
J. Math
Alton Delim Munk
Aston
John Moeller
Doon
Gerrit Nimrenhus
Clarener Mebrich
Ailalph
Goplahk
Ireton
E. Menta
Hert Porklington
Hawavurn
Cecvit Post
All AH Passwalk
Hawneiley
Pappena
Tospers
Janne Quinlan
Rock Talley Fh
Stenek
Lreton
Kmuacker
Chatsworth Jaemarkex
Chithworth
Seek
Shudson
D. Wheerhousen
Gov
Inexperienced Boys Rodeo Attractors Plan Exhibition
Inieperience Boys Rodeo, led by W F MHler of Tadependenen, aims to showcase their skills after a city visit. They witnessed fions shunts and decide to stage an exhibition of their indied wer Indien of rattle. Visiting the slaughter eds, they observed hogs and horses, then rode and ramincaden stele. The overleating caused five hogs to die, prompting claims of a joke by participants. the butcher and logs and dads are under study for damages.
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W. F. Mhler
Tadependenen
Jonker
Willowdale Silver Fox Farm Headed By Henry Mainlive
A report from Adair County Ty Orient township notes Willowdale Silver Fox Farm in Adair County with Henry Mainlive in charge. It lists stock including ten pairs of silver foxes, twelve blue fox pairs, 150 red foxes, thirty white rats, and a mix of Minnesota skinks and mink. The farm bought stock from North and South Dakota and dispatched 500 red foxes this year.
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Ty Orient Township
Adan County
Willowdale
Henry Mainlive
South Dakta
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Ige Wattawa Found Dead in Bed Near Hoek Valley
Joe Wattawiy was found dead in his bed by neighbor G Tea Klis after not seeing him for two days near Thook Valley. Coroner Dive was notified as Abra Wattawa reportedly felt a wail then took his life. Wattawa had lived in the area for years and was well known.
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Joe Wattawiy
G. Tea Klis
Hoek Valley
Tow Klay
Notifi
Lock
Dive
Miro Sen Kfay
Mo. Wattawa
Tues— Diy
Foresteun
Wattawa
Himaalé
Thook Vallay
Davon
Abra Wattawa
Local town notes mix travel and calls to duty
Ty. FP reports a nar feed of town residents visiting relatives and traveling. Ted Tewon delivered foxes from Rock Rapids and several locals announce funerals, church duties, and upcoming trips, including Stanhope pulpit duties and weeklong vacations.
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Ty. FP. L. Vixen
Ted Tewon
Rock Rapids
Sith
Tuvssage Teiday
Newton
TownHe
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P.D. van Oosterhout
A. Walhof
C. Rozeboom
A Pylmar
Council Proceedings
Spec
Sale
Rogk Valley
Hudson
Lawa State Fair
S Dodn and Vicinity News
Petit Jurors
Silver Fox
Adair County
Ige Wattawa
Gat
Mitchhell
Booster Slab
First National Bank
Rock Valley, Iowa
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