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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1930
Page
8
A scramble of garbled text outlines an upcoming golf event with 18 hole rounds, consecutive play, and a course lengthening. It mentions Richard Kearns setting a rough 18 hole mark and notes club funds and unpaid dues, urging prompt payment to fund cleanup.
The statewide health contest at the fair, a standout attraction since 1972, expects to draw more than 500 families from nearly every county. Special sections showcase babies as infant specialists conduct exams and advise mothers on child health.
A fragment lists questions about arranging names in correct order and linking a fact. It mentions W. T. Sampson, 1 fandish, Henry Clay, Samnot Adams, Robert 33, and Bee. The garbled text suggests a quiz on chronology and notable figures, possibly for public schools in Iowa.
State Board of Health recommends boiling Rock Valley water for drinking after examination. No virulent bacteria found, but water not absolutely pure. To be safe, boil water for a time before use. Signed by Vinizenra M. D., Health Officer.
Low prices on new or used furniture including dining room suites rocking chairs and tables. Customer rush as stock is cleared after a store takeover.
Federal eradication crews have spent weeks surveying southern Sioux County farms and properties for barberry bushes. Scouts, identified as federal workers, remove bushes by salt treatment and inspect groves, wood lots, orchards, and fence rows with no charges to landowners. The campaign spans across northwestern Iowa and neighboring states, aiming to improve grain quality and yields by removing barberry plants.
Charles Ferguson, Chicago real estate dealer who last year gave a 50000 gift to the Methodist Episcopal fund for retired ministers is remembered. Ferguson began in the Iowa conference with Lynnville assignments, later moved to the Upper Iowa conference, serving major pastorates. After retirement he settled at Cedar Falls, lived there years, then moved to Chicago where he and his wife passed away. The legacy reflects a substantial fund for retired ministers and his final contribution a year before death.
Farm properties undergoing improvements after foreclosures show rebuilt buildings and renovated grounds. Insurer liens, banks and lenders with foreclosed farms flood the market, lifting supply and shaping prices. When transfers to permanent owners finish, real estate may return to price levels closer to intrinsic value.
Several residents from Chicago to Des Moines visit or travel through nearby towns. Messages note visits to Loretta and Le Mars, a sale of household goods, family trips to Grand Rapids, and attendance at a postal workers convention. A fire incident near NeTenin’s et al caused little damage, with fire fighters quickly containing it.
Wedding of Miss Pearl Doughts and Mr Lawrence Murphy performed by the priest at Hina church. Attendants included Miss Reine De La Buimtaing on organ with Wagner Mendelssohn pieces and Ave Maria sung. Bride wore white chiffon gown with coronet, maid of honor Hazeem Wionur in coral satin, bridesmaid Dorada Dionne in green satin. Reception at Douglas home, couple to reside in Chicago after brief honeymoon.
The State Fish and Game Department under WF Albert through secretary Mrs I Rinids appeals to motorists to protect wildlife as rabbits pheasants and birds are killed on highways especially at night. The statement urges careful driving and notes many deaths are avoidable while some are inevitable. Renovations in reporting indicate strong support from Carlos Avery of New York and the Game Protective Association.
A visitor to the Grinnell canning plant explains how beans are prepared and canned. Beans are trimmed and cut, then heated in water to about zen degrees before salt and preservatives are added and the product is sealed in retorts for canning.
A fully equipped examination car and X ray unit will serve MilwaUkee Road employees nationwide, under supervision of the road's medical department. The car provides medical exams, dining and shower facilities, and first aid, aiming to improve health and extend workers' years of service.
Seth Shenton of Tudiguala states that by mid June the Des Moines Men’s Garden club hosted a planting event near the Des Moines water works. Ding Tavlig known as the Cartonniat urges roadside hollyhock planting along the highway with Indiana cooperation cited. Officials note residents with prior hollyhock growth will continue this fall or next year.
Bids wrumeth fine sunks avhool Prssee of the Christian school for the coming school year. The Search reserves the Rebt to reject any or all kinds. Gerri Van't Hal hefars.
Pastor J Gyitter and M Holland announce a company meeting at 2:00 PM with a sermon on the Bucra mont Ts and a special talk on the tonic. The church welcomes all, including young folks and regulars, for a Paganmint picnic in RocK Rapids park. Attendance urged for May 15 and subsequent events.
A state board report shows 201 deaths from automobile accidents in six months, with projections suggesting fatalities could reach about 0 if trends continue. The analysis attributes the rise to current speed limit repeal debates and argues the law changes may be behind the growth in road deaths.
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