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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1930
Page
2
Two obituaries outline deaths and funeral details from Rock Valley area. Henry Boer died August 9 at age twenty two after years of illness. he leaves parents, three brothers, two sisters, and funeral held at Christian Reformed church with burial at View Cemetery. John Wilhelmi died at Rock Valley area after illness. survived by wife and children, with funeral conducted and burial details noted.
The wedding of Miss Derm Bonthuis to Ma Heny A Boone took place on a Saturday afternoon at the bride’s brother’s home in Rock Valley Nebraska. The ceremony followed a pink and white crepe gown theme with white rose bouquets and featured local guests including Miss Kate Vandy Wall. The couple will reside in Poura Seve after a short wedding trip.
The obituary notes Miss Reintie Vrijhof who moved from the Netherlands to the United States with her family arriving in May 1914. After years in Hull Rock Rapidswood Inwood and near Rock Valley she died leaving widow and nine children. She is described as straightforward busy healthy and a strong Christian Reformed member. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon with burial at Rock Valley Cemetery.
A. L. Halstead writes about a cross country journey from Georgia to California. The narrative covers inspections at a government station, road conditions in Nebraska Utah Wyoming Nevada and California, encounters with travelers and locals, gas prices and scenic forests including Yosemite National Park and ancient trees in great detail.
August teachers e ex acipations will be set on Werlos- Phorsday and Friday August 28 29. Eligible to write for state certificates may write after notification and payment of fees. Boards should secure certificates before contracting with teachers. The annual 8th grade commencement was held Tuesday at 10 A M with many graduates receiving diplomas. County Supt Chas T Ty e held a meeting to review school needs and new building plans.
Report describes a groundbreaking choir project at a state university with a large ensemble, referencing training, conductor, and performance plans. The article notes a major goal to create an unprecedented choral effort and mentions the audience and possible premiere details.
A wedding held Tuesday August 19 joined Miss Mrieda Lange and Albert Behder in Rock Valley. The ceremony at Garfield county linked two prominent families. a reception followed with pink roses and a dinner for guests. The couple will reside in Garfield township after celebrating their future.
The Christian Reformed church reports Rev J Gritter plans to leave this week for Woland to deliver a lecture. On Sunday the pulpit will be occupied by Mrs Toh Van Lae, daughter of JW Van Tune, and a Calvin Seminary student in Grand Rapids.
A mysterious weather advisory notes hazards affecting homes and trees. Residents fear impacts on water supply and local properties as storms threaten utilities and safety measures. Authorities urge caution and monitor conditions for potential evacuations and service interruptions.
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