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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1933
Page
2
A Manson resident saved pork for hard days by working odd jobs and bartering corn for feed. But recently a thief stole the entire storehouse of pork, highlighting harsh times and inhumanity. The piece recalls a Centerville eating place where over ten years 2 carloads of coffee were served, totaling 1,000,000 cups and 2,600 pounds of coffee beans.
A local startup named Java Tester Clark runs a single restaurant in Chariton Iowa. The operation centers on coffee drinks and quick bites with plans to expand to similar venues in nearby towns.
In Sae County, Iowa, hunter Ben Pruess recalls a dramatic incident. A hunter crawled toward a partly frozen pond and spotted a duck in the middle. When he fired, the bird did not rise. Investigating, he found the duck's feet securely frozen in the ice, the bird unable to free itself despite frantic efforts.
Walter Hynes faced a poor reception last Thursday morning when seeking his Sunday paper at Corner Drug Store. The incident occurred on Thanksgiving Day, leaving him disappointed and seeking explanation.
Commander Alex Heyman reports from headquarters that Santa Claus will visit Rock Valley on December 23, delivering gifts and candy, nuts, and more for local children. The town's Christmas tree is up and will be decorated, while a train depot freight uptick shows 75 cars this November, up from 39 last year.
The Kate Shelley railroad bridge in Boone county Iowa has been removed after abandonment of the line section. The bridge, dating to before Kate Shelley’s 1881 feat, stood as a folklore landmark after the 15 year old girl crossed it during a July 6 1881 storm to seek help for a drowning engineer who escaped by clinging to a tree.
Riverton Iowa tale tells how Ensley Parrish fell from a corn crib to a concrete slab fracturing his skull. Unconscious, a herd of hogs advanced as Parrish’s dog battled them for hours until help arrived to save him.
First grade visitors Mrs Ver Wey, Alis Luhring, and Miss Larson share the page. Thanksgiving pieces are performed by students from third to fifth grades. Teachers recount vacation adventures, with varied trips. Basketball loss to Sioux Center 23 to 12. Glee club rehearsals buzz as students audition for The Nautical Knot, December 19 and 20.
Alvord residents joined Thanksgiving activities visiting relatives in Minneapolis and Rock Rapids. Local clubs hosted guests from Rock Rapids and enjoyed a luncheon after a program at Mrs. G. G. May’s home.
Mrs. J. Dewey of Schaller Iowa regained a watch she lost over a year ago after donating her late husband’s clothes to the Red Cross. Mrs. L. F. Evans found the watch among donated garments and, recalling the suit’s origin, returned it to the owner.
Police in Red Oak investigated the theft of 30 cement tiles from a concrete yard. Each tile measured four feet long and fifteen inches in diameter, weighing about 500 pounds, totaling roughly 15,000 pounds. A nearby family reported their dog barking during the incident, but no suspects or method were learned.
A group of Eldora young ladies commemorates 25 years of service by sending 175 dollars to Madura, India. The gift funds a fountain honor on the Mary C. Hardin hall side of the Lucy Perry Noble school for girls, founded by Iowa women.
Leslie Chalderiss of Deloit Iowa learns he is adopted son of aviator Clifford Burnham killed in a Greenfield Iowa crash. Newspaper reports name Burnham relatives unknown to Chalderiss for 31 years. Contact reveals ongoing family ties and an orphaned childhood in foster care.
Sagacious authorities punished twelve Algona Iowa pranksters by forcing them to borrow a truck wear overalls and swing pitchforks to haul away a huge manure pile in front of the high school. The all day task followed their nocturnal mischief.
Dr W H Riser of Glenwood Town possesses a relic from 1824 presidential campaigns. The button, shaped like a log and bearing Old Hickory, was one of many lavishly handed out by Andrew Jackson supporters. Dr Nelson of Iowa State College at Ames discovered the buttons and donated this one to Dr Riser.
Chickens on the Joe Mattes farm near Merrill in Plymouth county are said to be prospecting for gold. Nuggets were found in crops recently killed by the Mattes family and examined by a Le Mars jeweler who declared them pure gold. Authorities believe the gold may lie in a new 90 foot well dug on the farm and the family is digging in dirt piles near the well hoping for more discoveries.
A farmer from near Rolfe in Pocahontas County Iowa narrowly escaped serious harm when the drive shaft of his corn picker ripped his overalls from his body leaving him nearly naked except for shoes and socks. He suffered only minor scratches and was unharmed otherwise.
The unusual two legged pig on the Claus Ehrp farm near Merrill Iowa died recently. Born without rear legs the creature remained lively and reached 52 points in weight before its death. It attracted considerable interest across northwest TowA.
A window display in a Spencer shop draws wide attention with a mouse circus. It features two large boxes holding six mice and a range of wheels revolving cylinders platforms and gadgets for their amusement. Spectators marvel at the speed and cleverness of the tiny performers.
A collection of classified notices offers items and services including dressed geese for sale, baled straw, radio tubes, a Christmas cedar chest, a second hand Kari-Keen trunk, hides and pelts wanted, shoe repair, welding and machine work, floor wax specials, harness services, and Crystal memorabilia with mail order options from Rock Valley Iowa.
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