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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1928
Page
5
Local Rock Valley club drops game to Lismore Minnesota as Lotz allows many hits and 13 strikeouts. Lismore’s strong lineup, boosted by a merge with Ellsworth, edges Rock Valley by timely hitting and errors by the Rock Valley club.
The note questions global share of life insurance, gold, bank deposits, automobiles, and telephones. It asserts the United States holds a small population share yet controls a large portion of these assets and conveniences, claiming dramatic growth in bank deposits and savings banks over 50 years.
Mrs L B Eldredge visited relatives near Seng Town Sanday Mrs Henry Amrits and children Maher and Laverne of Mankato Minn need the latter part of last Rev Ossewaside missionary of Doon spoken the First Reformed Ghureli in Rock Valley Su ile Rev Downstra preached at he evening Rev and Ter ont rvisi with John teres Haupt brothers of Rev Havnt James Walpole left Wednesday for Los Angeles California for a visit to his daughters Rev L A Bronstinig and family of Sura left for their home Fri tera ovine tere with relatives Mr and Mrs Vincent Cullen of Holsein Town were weekend s at the home of Mrs Cullen's Mr and Mrs AidL fritts his hero Mr Cullen received a mes vising hime of the death of his Tverne Minn and he and Mrs allen test for that place Sun Whitney Crabs Mrs
Miss Mary Sharon, 13, was locked in a trunk by a burglar at Maurice Knauer’s home on W Stn St last Thursday at 1 30 PM. The thief, in overalls, entered for cash and eyed about 100 in nearby money, but fled after only 40 cents. Mary, who cared for a 5 month old, survived with prompt discovery and has recovered fully.
Workmen plowing a sandpit in Winnebago county unearthed four Indian skeletons in gravel about eight feet deep. The remains, estimated at seven feet tall, were disturbed but largely intact. a stone axe and a stone club were also recovered among the artifacts.
Roy Murphy, a Grant township farmer in Greene county, appeals a decision by the county superintendent upheld by state Superintendent Agnes Samuelson on behalf of his son Jay, a 16 year old cripple. The dispute centers on distance to school as 2.7 miles deemed excessive for a crippled child to walk, with options to pay transport or tuition to Franklin Consolidated School in Cooper. the bus route passes by the Murphy home, prompting transport funding or tuition payment contention.
A Rock Valley report details the re decoration of St Mary's Catholic Church by Langefeld Studios of Carroll Town. The interior features neutral tints, mosaic borders, a lighter tan ceiling with mosaic beams, symbolic regional figures, and five side altars outlined in mosaic with small pararies of Christ and Mary. Central dome art depicts Christ Ascending with the Four Evangelists and a Holy Spirit dove, all in gold and mosaic. The large cross atop the church dome, gilded with gold leaf, gleams at sunset and will be a lasting landmark for travelers through the valley.
The Rock Valley Booster Club sponsored a concert by a local band during the Alvord Celebration on Tuesday instead of Wednesday. A large crowd enjoyed the performance and, after the show, boosters hosted a watermelon feed. Some melons were saved for the band, who appreciated the thoughtful gesture.
A terse classified note seeks contact from any party with an old Sterling Elevator available for repairs or a roof extension for sale. Respond by leaving word at the stated address or by phone with Hoekstra in Rock Valley, Iowa.
H B Bogaard Sr, visiting with his sons in the area, returned to Orange City by airplane Saturday. Joe Van Geest flew him home, marking Bogaard's first flight, a trip he enjoyed and would gladly repeat to Rock Valley for another ride to Orange City.
County boys managing Market Pig Club and Purebred Gilt Club entries must bring pigs on entry day Monday August 20 for judging on Tuesday August 21. Baby Beef calves must also arrive Monday. Inform Fair Association of stall and pen needs and any livestock showing plans for pigs or calves.
Mrs Ellen Reid and sons with Mrs Jarenean and children motored March Friday to shop. Mrs James Yates returned from Wheaton X C where they were called by the death of a relative. Mr and Mrs Elgie Gailbrath departed for Boveland Colorado. They were not accompanied by Mr and Mrs Kooiang to visit. Children will visit there and Mrs Steve Chenall of Leivere Bundey guests at Walker home. Ford reports Rye Lendt improving. She is sent at the Lutheran hospital in City, and Mrs L Moulton motored Valley Sunday for a visit at one of their daughter.
Wall Winters underwent an operation at Sibley hospital for appendicitis and died early Friday. Funeral services will be held Tuesday. Mrs Dan Steck and children of Sibley and Miss Thez Lagetus of Soux Cry visited in the Joe Swening home Sunday. Mrs Loftus stayed longer. Arthur Eppley, a well known farmer, was severely injured while threshing and taken to Hull hospital.
On August 11 1928 the District Court of Sioux County Iowa appointed Frank Bauman administrator of the estate of Joe Wattawa deceased late of Sioux County Iowa All persons owing the estate must pay and those with claims must present them to the court authenticated for allowance Attorneys EF McGill reps for the administrator
We extend thanks to friends in Rock Valley for help and sympathy in our bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bauman, Mrs. Theresa Taddicken, Chas Wattawa.
A Valley Poultry Yards ad seeks white pigeons at 25 cents each for three weeks and notes other rarities at market price at 5 cents each. Boys urged to hurry.
Funeral services for G Van Holland were held at the Christian Reformed Church in Rock Valley with Rev J H Geerlings officiating. Born September 1 1865 in Bennekom Netherlands he died August 8 1928 after a lengthy illness. He had lived in Rock Valley twenty years and leaves wife four children and twelve grandchildren.
Mrs. Van Holland and children extend gratitude to kind friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during the illness and death of their husband and father.
Funeral services for Joe Waitawa, who died recently, were held yesterday and his remains were laid to rest at Valley View Cemetery. He was born April 13, 1896 at Pt Atkinson and lived in Rock Valley before settling in Winball, South Dakota. He left two brothers and five sisters.
The Reform Church lists an English service on the Lord's Day, a Sabbath School program on Christian living with Paul Carries the Gospel, led by Esther Van Eldik. The verse from Isaiah 35 95:10 appears as a guiding theme for returning the righteous to Zion with songs and joy.
Van Laar will relocate to Grand Rapids Michigan after September. He schedules an auction on September 1 selling household goods and other personal property. Watch for bills and further announcements.
Bernard and Robert Niekerk of Hall are visiting at the home of their uncle Herbert De Tong, extending family ties amid seasonal travel and hospitality.
The Sioux County Annual Farm Bureau Picnic will be at the County Home on Wednesday August 29 with an afternoon and evening program. Governor Christianson of Minnesota will speak in the afternoon and Mrs T L Smith of Atlantic will speak in the evening. Events include township baseball, two town kittenball teams, a horseshoe tournament and street sports, plus Girls 4-H Club appearances and evening movies.
Reformed resident R. E. Lackey returns from Stanhope Iowa Tuesday. W. E. Blatherwick travels to Des Moines for the state tennis tournament. Lewis Dean takes a vacation and helps harvest work on Route 1. Rev. Father O Reilley visits Sanborn then Stong City. Mr. and Mrs. Mitch with Miss Suter visit Waterloo relatives. Sterrenbergs visit Orange City brother-in-law G. A Walhol. Delco Steck returns from Wayette North Carolina to live in Rock Valley. Jessie and Hazel Minard host Epworth League event. Benson siblings visit Ireton and return home. Large family from Waterloo visits local relatives. Jake McKellar makes a business trip to Artesida. George Eldredge arrives, plans Rock Valley homebase after selling in towns. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wiggerman travel to Canton. Wiggerman relatives join them. Ethel and Ruth Jacobs visit La Crosse Wisconsin. Mrs. Fatey returns from Clinton and Delmar Iowa.
A public auction of all household goods will be held at the owner's home east of the Public Schools on Saturday August 25 at 2 00 PM. Auctioneer H Splear. First National Bank Clerk UIRS MULVEY owner.
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