Lismore and Rock Valley Turbulent Season Report
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a rugged game flow between Lismore and Rock Valley. Mentions of players Joes Saalitan and Bock, limited hits, and a troubling inability to string together offense.
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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1928
Page
9
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a rugged game flow between Lismore and Rock Valley. Mentions of players Joes Saalitan and Bock, limited hits, and a troubling inability to string together offense.
A notes column cites global shares held by the United States noting only seven percent of world population yet holding major stakes in life insurance gold deposits automobiles and telephone capacity. It remarks on population growth and bank deposits rising over six decades and doubling since national investment day.
Sunday events in Rock Valley include Eldredge visiting tives near Senay Iowa. Mrs Henry Aurit and children Mabel and Laverne from Mantato Minn arrived late last week to visit Rock Valley relatives. Missionary updates from Doon and Los Angeles send greetings to local families.
A man in overalls broke into the Kaoter home Thursday evening while Mary Knauer cared for a month old baby. He locked the girl in a trunk to continue his search but fled after about fifteen minutes. she recovered, and the thief—local and familiar with the area—tired to steal about 100 dollars but fled with only 400.
Workmen plowing in a Winnebago County sandpit near Lake Mills disturbed four Indian skeletons aligned vertically in a gravel layer about eight feet down. The remains were seven feet tall adults and crumbled when handled. A stone axe and stone club were also recovered.
Roy Murphy appeals county and state education officials over the distance a crippled child must walk to school. Miss Alice Samuelson upholds 2.7 miles as excessive, mandating either transport compensation to Murphy or tuition to Franklin Consolidated School at Cooper. The bus route passes 3.6 miles from the Murphy home.
Catholic church in Rock Valley unveils interior redecorating by Dangefold Studies of Carroll Towiy. Work features neutral tones, mosaic borders, life size figures, and a gilded cross on the bell tower pedestal visible for miles. Rev. O'Reilly leads parish pride in the enhanced sanctuary and directing exalting art.
Boys in the county who have been feeding and curing pigs for the Market Pig Club or Gilt Club contests should bring them to the Sioux County Fair next week. Entries are due Monday August 20, and baby beef calves must also be entered on that day. Additional stalls may be provided and any requests regarding stalls should be made to the Pair Association.
Mrs Elin Reid and sons with Mrs Winj Maronean and children motored to Mars Friday to shop. James Yates returned from Wheaton Illinois by death of a relative. Ogie Gailbrath departed for Lavéland Colorado with My and Mrs Kooi and two children. Steva Chenall and Ilia Philip Wilker hosted Sunday guests. Mary Lent is improving as patient at Lutheran hospital in Sioux City Iowa. G T Moulton and wife drove to Rock Valley Sunday for a visit.
The Rock Valley booster club hosted a watermelon feed for the band after their concert at the Alvord Celebration. Although most could not attend, boosters saved melons for the band, who appreciated the thoughtful gesture.
A fragmented notice seeks contact from a party describing an old Sterling Elevator. The readable text provides no clear names, dates, or further details beyond the equipment reference and the request for communication.
Doon area notes report Winters dying after hospitalization for appendicitis at Sibley Hospital. Funeral arrangements set for Tuesday. Local visitors include Miss Ines Loftis of Sioux City and Mrs. Dan Steak and children of Sibley. Several Doon residents noted callers and visits. A threshing accident injures Arthur Kippipy and he’s hospitalized in Hull. Various residents travel between Doon, Hull, Sheldon and surrounding towns for visits and assistance.
The District Court of Sioux County Iowa appointed Frank Bauman administrator of the Joe Wattawa estate on August 11 1928. Creditors must file claims with authentication for payment or allowance by the court. Dated August 11 1928. F T McGill attorney.
We extend our thanks to friends in Rogk TM alley for their help and sympathy during our bereavement.
Funeral services for G. Van Holland were held at the Christian Reformed church in Rock Valley with Rev. J. H. Geerlings officiating. Born September 11, 1806 in Bonnemkom Netherlands, he died August 8, 1928 after a long illness. He lived in Rock Valley twenty years, leaving a wife, four children John Van Holland Mrs. John Meernink Mrs. Bork De Weerdt and Tour Van Holland and twelve grandchildren. He was deeply active in church affairs and is mourned by many in the community.
We express gratitude to all who offered help and sympathy during our husband and father’s illness and death. Mrs. Van Holland and children.
Mineral sources report the death of Joe Wattawa last week. the body was interred at Valley View Cemetery. Wattawa, born April 13, 159 at Atkinson, Town, was two years old and survived by two brothers and five sisters.
New B D Donwstra pastor leads English service at 2 00 P M with revival tone. Subj Jesus Invites the Warr and 3 40 P M Balnath School with Paul Gaveies the Gospel into Europe. 7 45 P M Young People's Social How Magazines and Newspapers Tell or Hinder Christian Living. Esther Vin Eliit leads with Ransomed of the Lord shall return to Zion with songs and everlasting joy.
Von Lan will move to Grand Rapids Michigan after September 1 and hold a sale on September 1 selling household goods and personal property. Bernard and Robert Niekerk of Hull note visitors at the home of Herbert De Fong for upcoming details.
The Sioux County Farm Bureau Picnic will be held at the County Home on Wednesday August 29 with afternoon and evening programs. Governor Christianson of Minnesota will be the main afternoon speaker, and Mrs Ty Bailey of Atlantic will be the leading lady speaker for the evening. A baseball game between township teams and a kittenball match between two town teams are planned, along with street sports and 4-H Girls clubs appearances. Movies will close the evening program.
Mev Lackey returns from Stanhope Iowa and program at Des Moines state tennis tourney. Rev Mather O Reillay visits Sanboro then Sioux City. Mrs Mitchells visit Waterloo relatives. Orange City guest at GA Warhol home. Stevk from Fayette returns to Rok Valley. Minard sisters entertain Mornorth Twagna ladies. Benson relatives visit. Lester Benson to Treton. Large daughter Manoe of Waterloo visits. Mrs Jato with relatives. McKellar makes business trip to Avtusian. Wiggerman Ward passengers to Canton. sisters visit westbound. Wilhel and Ruth Jacobs visit La Crosse Wisconsin. Pahey returns from Clinton and Delmar Iowa.
Public auction to sell all household goods at Mrs Mulvey home near the Public Schools on Saturday August 25 at 2 00 PM. Auctioneer E Aplear First National Bank Clerk.
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