Public Schools Notes from Gur and Wilmar City Update
School notes cover second and third grades, typing speeds by H Walker and Frances Smits, and Ursula Manning’s accuracy award. Thanksgiving travel by staff, distant teachers listed, and a school inspection found the building in satisfactory condition. Silent reading tests show 79 percent above state standard, 21 below. Sando returns from absence. winter break begins December 20. basketball games set for December 19 and 20. a new school facility order placed. debate teams advancing under Sup May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drach Story
H Walker
Frances Smits
Ursula Manning
Winifred Tatsuna
Harry Aki
Miss Day
Gilmore City
Fitzgerald
Ay Alvi
Lammers
Wilmore
Minn
Pronstboldt
Rembrandt
Iowa
Sando
Siew
Tudson
Doon
Fh Las
Sup
Cost of Indigent Cripples Care Reported
Expenses for indigent patients for October were $62,128.50 for board and room, $16,801.18 for special care and treatments, and $16,949.85 for transportation, as filed with state auditor J. W. Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ner Uni
Ace Fons
J. W. Long
State Autor
Long
Northwestern Bell Reduces Long Distance Rates in 1939
The Northwestern Bell Telephone Company announced new long distance rate cuts effective January 1, 1939. Day calls over 60 to 315 wires will drop five to ten cents, station to station calls see five cent reductions, and person to person calls gain a five cent reduction with overtime charges lowered for longer conversations. Report charges on incomplete calls drop from eight to forty cents for calls over six wires. Advancements in storm proof cable, repeaters, and higher capacity current installations enabled these savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Ron
Christmas shoppers flock to Rock Valley stores
Most stores began decorating and displaying holiday goods this week as Christmas trade starts. Early shoppers seek the best selections while clerks offer extra help. Rock Valley stores promise wide choices for men, women, and children, inviting all to shop early for pleasant results.
A Better Bet Than The Sir Frargs Brake Estate
A relative in Houston informs of a large unsettled Gaily estate in Ohio and Kentucky valued at forty million dollars. The delay stemmed from tracing distant branches of the Buchanan family scattered nationwide. With new Clay County Buchanins found, all branches are believed accounted for and the estate will close by January 1, 1930. No money is required to help settle.
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W. Oj. Buchanan
Spencer
James Buchan
Houston
Eil
Kentucky
Clay County Buchanins
Sioux County School Notes and Reading Emphasis
Sioux County school notes discuss Mrs. Chas H Tye illness, state course of study led by Dr Ernest Horv, emphasis on primary reading pages 416 to 459, phonics, silent reading balance, and teaching strategy. Reports on Reading No township groups, board discussions, local game results, and personnel updates from Hawarden, Matlock, Orange City, and Ida Grove areas.
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Chas
H. Tye
Ernest Horv
State University
Aura Comics
Teachers College
Vlad Te
X & Reading
Sioux
Washington
Matlock
Hawarden
Wydep
Jooses Two
Tree Ney Aid
Aly
Henry Hoeven
Ida Grove
County Superitendent
Ara” Alway
Orange Cty
Tesin
Reading township meeting highlights school reading program
Mrs. Tre presented readings and Aly Tye gave a brief talk to a crowded house. Miss Toenjes led the program with a delightful display. A box supper followed to raise funds for better equipment. Reading township supports strong schools with capable teachers and quality gear. Rural patrons are encouraged to visit Sulu? the changes between towns are noted.
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Tre
Aly Tye
Toenjes
Reading Township
Sulu
First Cream Separator Brought From Denmark in 1882
A fragmentary notice recalls the first cream separator brought from Denmark in 1882 to Grundy County. Slusgard's father sent parts from the old country, they were assembled in New York and sent to Grundy County, forming the first machine that separated cream at a local farm.
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Denmark
Want
Grimdy County
Ameri
Slifseard
Old Country
York
Slusgard
Rock Valley Christmas Event Lights Up Main Square
Community merchants and American Legion join Rock Valley to stage a holiday celebration in the square. The tree lighting and Santa visit anchor a week of evening events during the holidays with a free movie for children and candy for all. Local businesses supported the effort, making the season bright.
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American’ Legion
Rock 3
Chrismias
Santa Claus
Mr. Bugsart
Rock Valley
Homer H. Seerley Foy Praised By Jowa Teachers
Jowa teachers sent greetings to Homer H. Seerley Foy praising his leadership and vision. They described him as a lifelong contributor to education and a future leader, whose work would continue to inspire students and colleagues.
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Jowa
Homer H. Seerley
Homer
Ranventio
Agsembeld
Hems of Twenty Years Ago Visitors and Local Movements
Herman Wilts of Le Mars visited Rock Valley friends at the start of the week. Mrs. John McKellar left Friday for Dell Rapids to spend a few days with her parents retiring home. Miss Mazel Lickel of Sheldon was a guest of Rock Valley friends much of the week. James Murphy of Sioux City visited with his brother W. J. Minter over Sunday. Mrs. J. Thorne of Canton and daughter visited Rock Valley friends Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. H. Schemner returned Monday from a two week visit with her daughter in Bancroft. P. Mulder went to Grange City Monday for a week's visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Thayer visited last week with relatives. Andrew DeR and Mr Tosie Dektoss of Hull visited over Sunday with their uncle P. Vander Stoep and family. Mr. and Mrs. Scott of Doon visited Saturday with Dr. and Mrs. C. Renshaw. Mrs. Renshaw and Abs. Scott are sisters. B. C. Suter left Friday for Chicago for a few days with relatives. Mrs. Suter has been in Chicago for three weeks and will visit him. Wayne Thayer went to Laws City yesterday morning to watch a football game between Ames and Town City. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Bunting returned home Bitty from a trip east. They report a good time. Rev. F. L. Travis and W. Hal went to Peterson Thursday afternoon to attend the District Conference held there. they returned Thursday.
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Mazel Lickel
Sheldon
Rock Valley
James Murphy
Sioux
W. J. Minter
J. Thorne
Canton
H. Schemner
Munday
Chas Disclex
Bancroft
Iowa
P. Mulder
Grange
Mr. and
Mra. Thayer
Andrew der
Tosie Dektoss
Hull
PF. Vander Stoep
Mrs. Scott
Doon
Laws Cike
Ames
Town City
Bunting
Siang Ns
Thier
Eastern Paints
Flv
Travis
W. Hal
Peterson Tyeadar
M E Church Notes Show Sunday Services And Changes
The M. E. Church announces services will be held in the high school auditorium next Sunday with Sunday School as well. Evening prayer and religious activities will involve ladies’ division prayers and church events. A new floor will be installed this week with seating to follow. infant or adult baptisms and membership reception are planned next Sunday. A funeral sermon was preached last Saturday. a car rear end collision near Le Mars caused a windshield impact and traffic delay.
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Lyoig
Goa
Mya
Trier Spett
le Mars
Young Woman Sets Corn Husking Record in Hardin County
H. EB. Moffett of Eldora reports Clara Steinfeldt daughter of Mr and Mrs William Steinfeldt living northwest of Eldora has husked 160 bushels of corn on several days this fall while aiding her mother with housework. The 19 year old farm laborer also worked in hay harvest and other farm tasks. A separate note mentions three old walnuts grown from nuts taken from Mount Vernon by O E Wood and now thriving on David Stanfield’s Union property. Wood, a former Union postmaster, attended a Washington convention when the walnuts were collected.
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H. EB. Moffett
Eldora
Hardin County
Froman
Clara Steinfeldt
William Steinfieldt
Gawi Lal
Ale Moffett
Mount Vernon
George Wington
Union
David Stanfield
O. E. Wood
Mc Wood
Washington
Ires
Mrs James Keegan Called By Death
James Keegan passed away at her home northwest of Rock Valley after a prolonged illness. She had been in the Le Mary several weeks, then returned home where her condition declined until death. Funeral services were held at St Church in Rock Valley Thursday morning. An obituary notice will follow next week.
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James Keegan
Rock Vailey
St .Church
Rock Valley
Thanksgiving News Notes From LIQuxX Center
Miss Lucile Balkema, a Morningside College student, spent Thanksgiving with her parents. Numerous local residents including Mr and Mrs Vander Bere and Mrs RL Labbhers were noted visiting relatives in Sheldon and Wis. Several names, travels, and hospital mention appear, along with a brief update on John Wesselink who is home for the holiday after attending college at Pella.
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Rok “Valley
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Sioux County
Schooi Notes
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Bark Wallaie Reck Vailey
Plato Township
Peace Lutheran Church
Yeomar
Pawer
Farmers Mutual ‘Tail Insurance Association of
Dad Kessler
Herman Wilts
John McKellar
Jefi
Dell Rapiis
M. E Church
Liquxx Center
Lucile Balkema
Morningside College
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Shebogan
Wis
Ater
F. Vanier
Borgia
Mie
Wor
Berntsen
DL van Muninen Howe
Wailer
Jay
Helen
Alice Georntuk
Sioux City
Afr
Ind
C. View Beek
Westfield
J. Vinuler
Misa Jaine Redeher
le Mar Hospital
Jaf Sneller
H. Vander Sloot
Sanborn
John Wesselink
Afttendites College
Pella
Martha M. Large
A. £. Schemmer
Eller Fst, . Johnson
J. Heffernan
Forman
Helmer
Thos
Cullinan
Ohn
de Vries
L. Vanden Bosth
Joh McKeegan
Frank A. Large
Herma Schmidt
Moeller
McGill
John A. Schidt
Grace J. Large
Mande
Lydia Smith
First National Bank
TN Rinst
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