Fire breaks out at Hoogendorn home. minor damage
Fire department responded Wednesday evening to the John Hoogendorn residence three miles south and three and a half miles west of town. An upstairs bedroom mattress fire caused smoke and water damage to two rooms while the house sustained little structural harm. The cause remains unknown and Melvin Brands reported the alarm after spotting flames in an upstairs window as he drove by.
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John Hoogendorn
Kdporn
Melvin Brands
Beef Day at Sioux Falls Stockyards Sep 14 1956
Beef Day at the Sioux Falls Stock Yards features a Teed jet fed steer and fed heifer show and sale in the new cable division. Prize money exceeds 1200. Judging starts 9:00 am with sale after judging. 15 head loads to be sold after judging. Prizes list for fed steer and fed heifer classes. Show judges include a packer cattle buyer and a fed cattle order buyer. All livestock producers from Minnesota Iowa invited. South Dakota attendees welcome. Free coffee and donuts 8:00 to 10:20 am. Sponsored by the Livestock Foundation and Sioux Falls Stockyards Company. Watch for it The NWIP September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Stockyards
Élaes
Minnesota
Iowa
South Dakota
Livestock Foundation
Peace Lutheran Church Through the Years in Rock Valley
The article chronicles Peace Lutheran Church history from 1927 to 1967 in Rock Valley, noting leaders like George Ercthiner and Rev. Carl Graf, the 36 by 50 foot church built in 1930, language shifts from German to English, and notable milestones including 301 baptized members in 1951, the 1967 Lutheran census shifts, and the formation of Our Saviors Lutheran Church alongside Peace Lutheran Church. It also highlights missionary Eloise Miller, auxiliaries, leadership changes, and the church’s role within American Lutheran Church structures.
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George’ Ercthiner
Toway
Carl Graf
Hugo Beyer
Peace Church
Conrad
J.rebelein
Henry Prieb
Peace Lutherans Church
Hev
Alfred E. Kaupins
Tne
Minneapolis
AIC
Lutheran Church of America
Lutheran Church —Missouri Synod
Lutheran Council of the
U.S.A
ICA
Des Moines
Lutheran Church. Center
Pedce
Lutheran” .Church
Marvin Mouw
Quail Population Up 20 Percent in State
Surveys show a 20 percent rise in quail numbers over last year with many adult brood stock noted. State biologist Elden Stempel cites favorable hatching weather and milder winters as key factors and final counts will depend on October surveys. Separately, Mr and Mrs Connie Hylaarsdam of Pella welcome a son, David Mark, born August 15, with grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs Steve Van Olterloo.
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Stempel
School Physical Education Plan Stressed for Iowa District
The school outlines required physical education under Iowa law with health supervision and age graded groups. Grades 1-5 receive daily activity, with mixed-gender groups in lower grades and separate classes later. all students urged to obtain a family doctor physical exam.
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Iowa
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
For Sale and Services in Sioux Center Rock Valley Area
A collected classified listing offers mobile homes and housing sales in Sioux Center and Rock Valley plus insurance services. Items include trailers, houses, farms, new potato sales, boats for service use, Poland China January pigs, and rental or purchase options with limited contact details.
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Wade
Wyala
Insuranra
Rock Val
Wanted Dry Cleaning Pickup Station and Mechanic Jobs
Classified notice lists jobs at Hawar den Cleaners and Arend's Clothing Store. Includes pickup station, service management role offering excellent wages to the right man. Contact Ron Drenkow Motors by phone 324 214 in Sheldon.
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Arend's Clothing
Hawarden Cleaners
Arend’s
Ron Drenkow Motors
Sheldon
For Rent and Thank You Notes From The Rock Valley Bee
Various classifieds list rent ads for a two bedroom unit on October 1 and a one bedroom apartment at 1621 18th St with contact numbers. A series of card of thanks messages express gratitude to friends and relatives for prayers cards and visits during hospital stays and losses, listing names like Dr Yates Valley Manor staff and family members.
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18Th St
Emory
F. Suter
14Th St
Valley Manor
Sioux
Center Hospital
Alt
Yates
Gerrit A. Visser
Systma
Alvin van’ Zee
Dennis, Handall
Ruth Amg
David
Charles Dykstra
Youll See It In the Bee September Fifteenth
A brief item notes a feature or promotion appearing in the Bee on September 15. It highlights a forthcoming page or column readers should watch for and suggests attention to a specific topic or event featured in that issue.
GoBese tablets claim fast relief for athlete's foot
Advert says safe simple and fast relief with GoBese tablets at your drugstore. Claims quick drying action T four L and itch and burning relief in minutes. Promises skin healing within 3 to 60 days with a money back guarantee at Pember's Drug Store noting a price of 49.4 cents.
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Pember’s
Private Keith Pollema completes leadership course at Fort Polk
In Service Fort Polk La ABTN C Y Army Private Keith Pollema 19 son of Mr and Mrs William J Pollema Hull Iowa completed 2 leadership preparation courses at the Noncommissioned Officer Academy Fort Polk La Aug 19 He received five weeks of intensive training in leadership map and compass reading weapons and drill in preparation for a junior leadership position in advanced infantry training Public Work's Division U S Naval Air Station Glynco Georgia
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Fort Polk
William J. Pollema
Hull
Iowa
The
Noncommissioned Officer Academy
New Trucks Sold Amid Local Auto Deals
Jerald Gravengood announces OC Chev sales with William Lo Rens, Hull Chev, and William C Boote and wife Edwin G. Kruid benefiting from a $10 price point. Local readers note vehicle listings and dealer ties to Pt L 5, Bik 6.
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Jerald. Gravengood
William Lo Rens
Hull
William C.boote
Edwin G. ‘Kruid
Also Mentioned on This Page
NWIP
Peace Lutheran
Elden Stempel
Ji State
Conservation
Sioux Center
Rock
Wyala Insurance
Henry Bosch
11Th Ave
Rock Valley
Ett
Reck Valley
Roy Rens
Orange City
Poland
China
Wendell Leafstedt
Alcester
Beverly
Rock Valley Bee
Groumé
Conrad. van, Zee
Alvin van ,Zee
Sols
Fara
Ax- Périsace
National Tikiteie of
Minn
Lawrence P. Ver Mulm
Public Work
U.S. Naval Air Station
Glynco
Georgia
Bettie
Iga
Gan
Ren
Terrace Park
Anke
Brown
Crisco
Risco I
IDAEO
Ethro
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