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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1928
Page
19
Fragmentary notice reports the death of Mr. Van Holland who had been ill for several months and confined to home, with details incomplete and unclear.
Plans for the Historic Pageant of Sioux County unfold at Hawarden ball park on August 15 and 16. Over 200 locals participate in a生产 produced event depicting pioneer life with Indian episodes wagons dances and courthouse scenes. A homecoming banquet is planned for August 15 and the queen will be crowned amid elaborate ceremonies. Notify Mrs McCallan by August 10 for banquet attendance.
An Iowa Department of Agriculture inspector responds to a complaint about eggs sold at a local market. The caller asks what inspection service means and jokes about finding a good egg instead of a bad one, prompting a lighthearted exchange.
Cedar Rapids man Hunter of Cedar Rapids is officially named the first prize winner of the Good Will tour across the state from Des Moines on the 18th to the 22nd. Prize money totals 800 dollars with additional honors noted for Carl Christiansen of Dosithva and a third prize mentioned.
The Rock Valley Town Council met August 1 1928 in the Town Hall with Mayor Murphy and councilors Vugteveen Gartland Jacobs Vander Well Miller present. Minutes from July meetings were read and approved. The Weighmaster's report and bills were approved with the Greiner bill referred to the fire chief. Salaries and various labor and utility expenses were listed. A new weighing charge was set for loads under 4000 pounds at seven cents and five cents per additional ton, to begin August 15 1928. The council adjourned with Town Clerk A L Halstead recording.
The Reform Church outlines 9:30 A M Holland service and 2:00 P M Holland service both led by Rev John Ossenaarde of Doon Iowa. Doon pastor to conduct services there. Sabbath School at 3:40 P M on The Council at Jerusalem. 7:45 P M Young People session on False Standards of Success led by Miss Tether Van Hidijk. Biblical verse cited about the Lamb guiding and comforting.
The first Watermelon Day in Rock Valley drew a sizable evening crowd despite a smaller afternoon turnout. Booster club watermelon stands, live bands from Rock Valley, Fairview and Hudson, and a balloon ascent with parachute landing colored a day of rides, music, and street acts. A ball game, airplane stunts, and a lively evening in the new dance hall completed the festival program.
Rock Valley defeats Hudson 2 to 1 at Rock Valley Ball Park in Watermeton Day action. Joe Lotz excelled on the mound with strong support from Rock Valley, while Grotenhuis battled early but held firm as the home club secured the win amid a tense ninth inning. Grotenhuis, Schemmer, Lutz, and Scanlon contributed for Hudson with key hits and defensive plays.
The Rock Valley Town Council, at a Wednesday regular meeting, voted to fix minimum charges at ten cents for loads up to two tons. For loads over two tons, five cents will be charged for each additional ton or major fraction thereof. The new rate goes into effect with the change.
A radio controlled car experiment will be shown at the Iowa State Fair. A radio airplane will start the car engine, drive around the track, honk the horn, and perform movements without ground contact using a stock automobile from a local dealer.
Community notes report visits and travels among residents. Margaret Ihnstein returns home after two weeks with Jim Kopius in Sioux Center. Nora Curtis and daughter travel to Sheldon after a visit with Mrs. Rog Name. Wallace Triggs and Mrs. Rogers accompany him. Colman, D visited Doon. Trower of Sioux City spends time with family. Cornelius Ross of Chicago vacationing with family in Doon. Hester and Mana Ossewante visit Lake Okobojiji area. Melvin Thompson from near George visits kin last Sunday.
Obituary notes Rev John A Shrader who died near Botley Penn July 20. He had pastored in Iowa Ohio and western Pennsylvania and supported Foreign missions. Survived by sons James Butler and John Marshall Minn and a brother James Buller Penn. Wife preceded him forty one years ago. Local mourners and visitors mentioned include Mrs Satterlee Pipestone Minn and several Hawarden residents. Also local notes report a girl broke her arm on a swing and visiting church members from Grand Rapids Michigan attended services.
A public auction will sell all household goods at the seller s home east of the Public Schools on Saturday August 25 at 2:00 PM. Auctioneer H Splear and First Nyte s Bank Clerk MRS MULVEY oversee the sale and offer.
A list of Petit Jurors drawn for the September term of the District Court 1928 was ordered to report Monday September 10 at 10 o clock A M. Names include Alred Avonson Hawarden Lou Glorevings Alton Elsworth De Jung Orange City Wilhelmina De Weerd Sioux Center Madge Dennis Rock Valley and many others from Hawarden Orange City Sheldon Granville Doon and nearby towns.
Independence residents witnessed crude tests by local boys who rode hogs in a park yard. Five hogs died amid the chaotic event. Owners seek damages as officials assess the damages and safety concerns.
Willowdale Silver Fox Farm in Orient township Adair County Tennessee operates with ten pairs of silver foxes and stock including red foxes and mink. The operation lists twelve pink foxes, one dozen white vats, and prior year tallies include five hundred red foxes, skunks, and twenty mink with regional connections to Minnesota Wisconsin and the Dakotas.
Neighbour G Tan Klay reported Wattawa missing for a day or two and found him dead in his bed on a southwest Rock Valley farm. Dr. Lock and Coroner Daven were notified. Wattawa left a note saying he was unwell and bidding friends goodbye before shooting himself. The deceased, long-time local resident, lived alone and was last seen near his home Tuesday.
Dr F L Dixon builds a new residence in the east part of town. Len Bowen owns foxes from Reel Rapids. M B Smithwick learns of his father's death in Newton Iowa and travels to attend the funeral. A W Lukes visits Mitchell. G O Thirsday and Friday of last week. Isaac Toeben visits parental home in Alton then to Rock Valley and Sheldon to visit the Gentry family. Dr Civnaugl and family go to Banevall to visit friends. Roy Lockey leaves for a two week vacation, preaching in Stathope Indiana. Miss Minnis Harris and niece Ning Druidy visit Aukley and attend to family matters. Mrs Gelbmell Nels Verehow and Brown Bolles visit field starting threshing for O H Lowe. Miss Sue Kessler returns from Malls and chaplain duties. Mrs George Lahey returns from Petersville Iowa. Mrs H F Rawnes returns from Hot Springs South Carolina. C W Jacobs returns from Chicago regarding European sow. Leon Garfield returns to Marion for visit with Frank Clark. Miss Jennie Smith of Rock Valley visits uncle George Castry. Mr and Mrs George Kessler and daughters Treie and Anna Feisig depart for Bridgewater and Presho for visits.
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