Dora Roorda Dies Very Suddenly in Rock Valley
Dora Roorda, aged twenty four, died suddenly at her Rock Valley home on August 14 after months of illness. She taught in area schools, attended Cedar Falls and other teachers colleges, and was beloved by family and friends. Funeral services were held at the Rock Valley Methodist church with Rev. Laman F. Porth and Rev. Bo Dy presiding. Her passing shocked the community near Sioux Center and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herhoon
Dor Roovny
Rex
Braglen
Othue
Dove Gorda
Sioux Center
Rock Valley
State Teachers College
Cedar Walls
Sinowiey Scrtors
Chetaker
Skeklun
Elis
I. Hessel Roorda
Valley
Datmer
Aid Spencer
Buck
Ray
Alifornia
Twasters
Kestors
Bessie
Sioux Pall
Winaral Serviers
Methodist
Cherge
Laman F. Porht
Bo Dy
Demige
AL Root
Reform Church Notes Service and Society Details
Reformed Church notes list 9:30 A M Tolland Service and 2:00 PLM Folland Nerssen with references to Bible verses about ready to give an answer and gold and silver images, plus a note to buy Ho-Mae Bread at Bogaard's Cafe after 6:30 P M.
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Reformed
A. D. Douwstra
Bogaard’s
Highway construction employs much labor in Iowa
Iowa roads draw vast labor as 900 of 26 million spent on highways this year, with about 14 050 relief workers on state projects. The report lists crews including forty five paying gangs averaging 145 men, 100 grading crews with ten men each, bridge gangs around 75, and gravel crews about twenty men.
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Iowa
O. W. Crowley
Associated General Contractors
Peity
Iwoa
Nawat
Local Club Triumphs Over Ashton In Fast Game
Rock Valley defeated Ashton 8 to 2 on the local diamond Sunday. Rock Valley led 1-0 in the opening inning, expanded in the third and fourth, and held Ashton to five hits while benefitting from strong defense. Ho Sehlefeldt and Sehammer led Rock Valley with timely hits as Grat, Englis, Sebrueier, Steck, and Baber contributed safe hits to seal the win.
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Ratk Valley
Ashton Club
Rank Valley
Ashton
Rock Valley
Wits
Ali Aghton
Ho Sehlefeldt
Sehammer
Gratenluis
Sebrueier
Steck
Baber
Grutenknis
Horses Fall Into Deep Well Near Vogte Home
A tram of frightened horses at the Richard Vauier Vogte residence southeast of town toppled into a nearly full eistern. One horse drowned while others struggled. rescuers pulled another from the water after delays and patches were made.
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Richard Vauier Vogte
Eistern
Bath
East Side Wins Fray in Fast Kitten Ball Battle
A chaotic East Side versus West Side game ended 24 to 11 in favor of the East. Key moments saw Steek and Hansen drive hits while Hank Vande Weerd homered. The Melting pot clash featured erratic plays as teams prepared for Friday’s lineup in Lion City.
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Steek
Hansen
Schoeder
Regina
Deses
Hank Vande Weerd
Death of Former Rock Valley Resident Whose
Former Rock Valley resident Whos W Scanlan died August 14 in Mitchell after months of illness. Born January 23, 1863 in Hovong Minnesota, he grew up in Valley and worked for Milwaukee Road. He visited his mother and sister in Rock Valley days before death. Survived by mother Mrs Jan and brother William in Rock Valley. funeral held Saturday with large attendance. Local friends express thanks for kindness shown during illness.
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W. Scanlan
Mitchell
Rock Valley
Mr.Sesatin
Hovong
Minos Taywuary
Milwaukee Mailway Co
Loewis
Siel
Mitchell Hospital
Geigdal
Teien
Imade Beier Wil
Rock Vailey
Mex Seaelau
Viera Frinkham
Munirn
Mis
Jan
William Seas Tan
Rock Valles
Win
Eads Alley
Local items feature visits and social rounds in Iowa towns
Short logal news notes record Miss Lucille Reliuth of Sheldon visiting in Canby and Mrs W Z Amphy’s Sun City trip with niece. Clarence Schemmer and Mrs L D Stuanen plan a week with relatives in Lamona and Allerton. many guests join Mass Rad Hennessy in Sau Aum Cal. community picnics and school staff changes noted amid scattered travels and familiar gatherings.
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Lucille Reliuth
Sheldon
Glarence Schemmer
L. D. Stuanen
Lamona
Allerton
Fowards
le Mars
Mass Rad
Hennessy
Sau Aum
Cal
Hansmenn
Sioux Alc
Raesch
Ofosngeles
Rom
Worthing
Stank
Robilt
Wall Bn
Kebia
Vaviuesi
Picuic
Sleriaar Phek
Biows Palls
Los
Madison
D. Audson
Iowa
Calif
Wis
Gerte de Lannuers
Af Roseland
Vallée
Mavie Norman
Arizona
Two Killed in Fatal Road Crash Near Lester
A serious multi-vehicle collision occurred on Primary Road No 9 near Lester and Laveland Saturday night. John Friesen of Laveland, passenger in a Pontiac, died in hospital after sudden injuries. Harte Raul of Warwood and Willy Knight of Warwood were among the drivers, with GR Payne and Mrs Payne of Inwardon also involved. John Pripren, 23, sustained injuries and died the following day. Harry Gulk, resident of Davidl, escaped with minor injuries. Damage extensive to vehicles. speed cited as a factor.
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Lester and Laveland
GR. Payne
Payne
Mr. Payne
John Pripren
Harry Gulk
Schmidt Family Reunion at Sherman Park Sioux Falls
The Schmidt family held their annual reunion last Sunday at Sherman Park in Sioux Falls. About 100 attended including 91 relatives and 9 visitors from Green Island Rosenburg Bettendorf Preston and other towns. Many relatives from South Dakota and surrounding areas enjoyed a pleasant time and look forward to next year.
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Rémson
Chas Sehmidt
Adsns
Southy
Dakota
Ant
News Items of Twenty Years Ago in Inwood
Miss Erma Dackiwanton of Ban evult Ban arrives as guest of Miss Rose Seborimner while C W Garter hunts business in Okahoji. Charles Day of Shedon threatened with typhoid fever as plans unfold. Mandy Howe Trate visits. photograph gallery bought by a local buyer. Mrs W D Boggess and children visit relatives in Inwood. J P Calvis of Edgerly attends local events. Jay Kootzma returns from Minnesota after seven months away. Paul Pember sustains a broken left arm. Willard Hakes injures himself at the Tukes home after a fall from a roof.
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Freland Corwin
Inwood
Erma Dackiwanton
Banevult
Ain
Sprig U Wiscangin
Monida
Jay Kootzma
Tome
Tukes
Great Wheat Veilo on the Missouri River Bottoms
The Western view of counties highlights Missouri River bottoms as the state’s top wheat region. William McVaclum of Pleneue argues the area, led by Maioua county, produces premier grain and has long champion status. A Northwestern rail line report notes substantial wheat and corn shipments totaling hundreds of thousands in value.
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Missouri River
Angthar
Missouri
Maioua
William McVaclum
Pleneue
Tilby
Crows Debated for Farm Benefit in Riverside Area
Riverside figures Koy Miller and Tawa discuss whether crows help or harm farming by eating pests like beetles locusts and grasshoppers. Government officials suggest sparing crows to aid pest control, noting crows eat many crop pests. Some skeptics recall crows also eat oats and flies, questioning overall usefulness.
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Miller
Riverside
Tawa
Arronhave
Morning Service September Event at Willey Poultry Yards
The Morning Service on September features Rev H K Ohmeh delivering three sermons followed by the W P M annual Thank Offering. Mes W 1 Marnby invites attendees to Vinase camp for the event at Willey Poultry Yards. Includes notes on poultry advertising and economy claims for milk and farm products.
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Ohmeh
Rev
H. K
Vinase
Tlis Worthy Cave
Mes
Willey Poultry Yards
Mookstra
Rael Valley
Towa
Labor Day Holiday Shopping Off-Schedule Warns Officials
A garbled local notice urges residents to plan around Labor Day on Monday September 2. Officials advise businesses and shoppers to complete needed purchases the preceding Saturday to ensure supplies last through Sunday. The message references closures and adjusted hours with unclear local details.
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Saate
Heather
Christian Reformed ShurgH Pastors and Youth Rally
A church notice outlines a morning service focusing on youth, with Rev J Gritter and Y Holland among speakers. The stone Wyant quartet will sing, a youth meeting is planned, and special speakers from Rotinboth and Chicago will address attitudes for life. Wedding of Mr Bolt and Miss Tena Ronyan set for Thursday evening at 8. Ball. Special bargains advertised for Saturday by Roelefs & Vander Bok.
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Hull
Lsu
Pousina
Rotinboth
Dry Jonker
Chicago
Hove
Liabar
Move
Bolt
Tena Ronyan
Ely Wedlnck
Grand Rapids
Mich
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Mrs .Busan
Seantien
Amd
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Hudson
Chas. Chyer
Gervoi
Fat Vander Usrg
Stony City
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Low
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Kvy
John Kovisten
Robert Heimstra
Archie Reaney
W Jacobs
Santa Fe
Albert Davenport
Daightey
JM Hazel
Qdoctol
John Grossenbars
Winner
Hintson
Willy
Tors
A. Mata
Lizzie Tennned
Helen Snd Adalette
Sibley
Long
S. L
Linus
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Sioux City
O'Leary
Chicaga
I. A. Chumningsham Moudlay
Lester
Rapid City
W. d. Boggess
Chil Wenk
Liwood Moniday
Weil
J.P. Calvis
Edgerly
Mandy Howe
Christian Reformed Shurgh
J. Gritter
Holland
Roelefs & Vander Bok
First National Bank
Rock Alley
Ron Roh
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