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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1935

Page

5

District Court News in Sioux County Judgment and Marriages

The court awarded the plaintiff $6,875.75 plus costs and fees on a mortgage secured note involving SQ acres. The order also mentions marriage licenses issued and premises sold to satisfy the judgment. Names include John Henry Van Middendorp, Janneta Rens, Clarence Clevering, Jessie Kramer, Melvin Christensen, and Frances Irene Orton from Sioux Center Orange City Hawarden Beresford.

Margaret Wilkinson John Henry van Middendorp Janneta Rens Sioux Center Clarence Clevering Jessie Kramer Orange City Melvin Christensen Beresford, S. D Frances Irene Orton Hawarden

Court approves final report in Van Wyk estate closure

The Court approves the final report of Albert Heemstra administrator of the estate of John J. Van Wyk deceased, discharging him and closing the estate. Morris Van Leeuwen appointed guardian of the property of Winn­deline and Ethyl Van Oort minors, bond fixed at $900.

Albert Heemstra John J. van Wyk Morris van Leeuwen Windeline Ethyl van Oort Peter Dykstra Matilda Albert John Lawrence Dykstra

Court actions and guardians named in Iowa probate notes

Peter Dykstra appointed guardian for minor Dykstras. Henry Van Avechel’s final administration report approved and discharged for Andrew Van Wechel. Fred Finnie committed to Cherokee State Hospital for treatment. In Ernest Bertram v Fred Bertram et al, report of sale approved. objections withdrawn. Several dismissals for want of prosecution. case taxed against plaintiff. Federal Land Bank of Omaha v Johnson set for January 1936 trial. A humorous Ada Grove mouse tale notes guardian Bouwkamp. Last wills filed: G A DeVries Sioux Center. Origen H Chenoweth Hawarden. Nick Scheckel Alton. G J Slobe final guardian report for Alma Mount approved and discharged. Edwin Reitsma seeks damages against Dickevers and Dic kevers. Reitsma killed near Sheldon. A J Grotenhuis sues Jacob De Vries for $1829.55 plus costs.

Ernest Bertram Fred Bertram

Farm Bureau Ladies Meet in Rock Township Home School

The Sioux County Farm Bureau conducted a 4th year nutrition school at Mrs. T. Cullinan’s home on Tuesday December 10 from 10 A M to 4 P M. The lesson titled Cost of Adequate Meals proved engaging and informative, with many ladies benefiting. The year’s aim is to involve every rural woman in a home-makers study group and leaders can provide lesson materials.

Rock Township

Pioneer Blacksmith Aug Carlberg Retires From Aurelia Shop

August Carlberg, Aurelia Iowa pioneer blacksmith, retires after 55 years in the trade. He spent seven years in Sweden, then two as an employee in Aurelia before buying and running the shop for 46 years. He also operated a dairy sideline for 44 years and will continue it.

August Carlsberg Aurelia Iowa Carlberg Sweden

Lengthy Shots In Iowa Suit Over Mile-Long Bullet

Ernest Lau sues Carl Calloway in Grundy Center district court for 1000 damages claiming injuries from a .45 caliber revolver. Lau says the bullet hit him in the yard at Ray Freed farm a mile from Calloway’s target yard. The case notes an unusually long travel distance for a stray bullet.

Ernest Lau Carl Calloway Grundy Center Iowa Calloway Lau Ray Freed

Rock Valley Boys Lose Twice In Weekend Games

The Rock Valley varsity fell to Ireton 31 24 on Friday and Hudson 18 9 on Saturday while the junior team dropped 23 18. Jake Timmer led scoring for the week end action.

Rock Valley Boys Ireton Hudson Jake Timmer

Christmas border project selects Santa artists

A group has begun a handwork border for a room and chose Robbie Splear, Vernon Harmelink, and Esther Buffington as the best Santa Claus drawers. They plan to continue with Santa's reindeer next.

Robbie Splear Vernon Harmelink Esther Buffington Santa Claus Santa

Second graders excel in letter writing to Santa

The second grade class studied letter writing for language work and all students were ready to write to Santa Claus. Mary De Smet Ann De Vries Arlene Van Beek Horace Hegg Richard Hemmingson Tommy McGill Frederick Osborne Bobby Potts Raymond Schutz Vernon Van Dyke and Eugene Vander Well achieved 100 percent in spelling Friday.

Santa Claus Mary de Smet Ann de Vries Arlene van Beek Horace Hegg Richard Hemmingson Tommy McGill Frederick Osborne Bobby Potts Raymond Schutz Vernon van Dyke Eugene Vander

Students Choose Spelling Champs Across Grades Four to Eight

On Friday afternoon the fourth through eighth grades held a spelling competition to select top spellers. Ten finalists from grades four and five joined ten from grade six to determine six overall champions Angeline De Graaff Christine Eggleston Delores Achatz Viva Beamer Verna De Graaff Wilna De Zeeuw will face seventh and eighth grade contenders in the next round with winners advancing.

Tex Vest Iola Osborne Carol ‘Hough Verna de Graaff Bertha van Dyke Lorraine Vande Weerd Billy Rozehoon Christine Eggleston Mary Long Billy _Kersbergen John Vander ‘Broek Delores Achatz Viva Beamer Wilna de Zeeuw Delores, Rielly Bob McNelly George van Beek Wallace Schouten Donald Harmelink Alvin van Dyke

Local contestants win bronze at out of town meets

Miss E. McNamara, Junior High dramatic coach, accompanied the local contestants to both out of town contests where they earned a bronze medal.

Ion E. McNamara Tligh

Iowa Deputy Sheriffs Find Alcohol After Search at Rémmel Home

Waterloo deputies acted on search warrants seeking stolen eggs 12 pounds of butter and bacon in Fayette County. They found three gallon tins of alcohol in the basement stairway and arrested Clarence Rémmel 41 for illegal possession of liquor, replacing the initial theft suspicion.

Waterloo Iowa Clarence Rémmel Fayette County Romime

Married fifty years as Rozebooms celebrate milestone

Mr and Mrs Rozeboom mark a 50 year Golden Wedding in their long-time home with ten living children and many grandchildren. A family dinner for 44 centered on a gold decorated cake as open house welcomed friends, with a sunset program and a singing finale in gratitude.

Kane Orus Orange City Cornie Catherine al van de Berg Dad der Berg Rock Valley William Rozeboom Ottmmwva Town Bernard Ames Helen Spencer Troyd Rozebgom Panama van Ort

Rock Valley Junior High entrants shine at sub county and county contests

Seventh and eighth graders Donald Harmelink Viola Schutz and Bob McNelly won their divisions at the home declamatory contest and represented Rock Valley at the sub county meet in Boyden on November 19. Viola Schutz won the dramatic division and Donald Harmelink won the oratorical division advancing to the Orange City county contest on December 5 where both placed. Harmelink took second and Schutz third, earning silver and a pit as awards.

Donald Harmelivk Viola Schutz Bob McNelly Rock Valley Boyden Borden Hull Sioux Center Donald Harmelink

Rozebooms Mark 25th Wedding Anniversary

Relatives gathered at the Rozeboom home southeast of Rock Valley to surprise Mr. and Mrs. Will Rozeboom on their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple has lived in the area most of their married life, aside from a year in South Dakota, and their friends wished them many more years of happiness. Guests included Mrs. H. B. Wesselink, Kate and Mrs. Dick Wesselink, Mr. and Mrs. Harvard Wesselink, Mr. and Mrs. Scheffer, and Mr. and Mrs. Neal Moss.

Will Rozeboom Rock Valley H. B. Wesselink Kate Dick Wesselink Harvard Wesselink Scheffer Neal Moss

Weekend Visit in Sioux City Noted by Farner Family

Mr and Mrs James Thomas spent the week end in Sioux City visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs D Farner.

James ‘Thomas Sioux City D. Farner

Closing out sale as Robert Heimstra leaves farm life

Twenty years back, Robert Heimstra to hold a closing out sale on December 21 after selling his farm to build a new Rock Valley home. Local traffic includes Sheriff Weitsma from Orange City for car repairs, while others visit friends, attend sales, and travel for weddings and lectures.

Robert Heimstra Rock Valley Heistra Wm. Weitsma Orange City Ernest Weber Bosler T. E. Wade G. H. Vu Alec Czepul Willow City N. D J. P. Parkinson Parkinson California Joe Peters Harneen S. D

Rebekahs Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary

Monday evening the Rebekahs entertained 60 Odd Fellows and friends at a two course chicken dinner. Tables decked in Christmas colors honored Mr. and Mrs. Otto Coyer with a silver relish dish as a keepsake. After dinner each lodge held a brief business session and officers were nominated for the year. The remainder was spent socializing and playing cards.

Rebekahs Otto Coyer

Nestled Fine in Spencer Cleanings for Ten Months

One arrest prompted a monthly cleaning duty for Mayor Lew and Police Chief Frad in Spencer Iowa. Isaac Wilson was convicted of intoxication and fined 9 pounds 85 pence. He must perform a thorough cleaning for ten months, once per month, totaling ten sessions.

W. J. Lewis Roy Frad Spencer Iowa L. QO. Short Isaac Wilson Wilson

Anderson Wedding at Onawa Iowa Ceremony

The Andersons were prominent at a wedding in Onawa Iowa with Dr Raymond R Anderson and Helen C Soula of Union Nebraska as principals. Rev O B Anderson performed the ceremony and witnesses included Dr and Mrs S N Anderson of Onawa.

Governor Candidate Spoke Here Monday in Iowa City

Ted Fitch of Des Moines, a Republican candidate for Iowa governor, spoke Monday on the street by the bank in Rock Nalley. He urged using his plan from the Bible to end the low mood, claiming it would end unemployment and hard times and make Iowa the garden spot of the world.

Ted Fitch Des Moines Iowa Rock Nalley Fitch Isea

First Reform Church Christmas Message and Services

Rev H J Aberson notes Christ is everywhere yet many miss his sun shine and Christmas has been paganized by recreation and artificial trappings. He urges focus on the Star of Bethlehem. Services next Sunday at 9 36 AM Dutch phrase and 1 30 PM Moses and Christ with Sunday school after the afternoon service.

Fisrt Reformed Church H. J. Aberson Moses Christ

Methodist Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Worship Theme

Rev L A Hunsley presides at a Methodist service with Sunday school led by Mrs D Wesselink at 11 local time and worship with subject Why the Angels Sing. Special music by Margaret Hilton Helen Vander Stowne Elmer Schouten and Russell Brandts. Epworth League meets at 7 PM as Christmas season nears with messages of peace and happiness through faith.

L. A. Hunsley D. Wesselink Margaret Hilton Helen Vander Stowne Elmer Schouten Russell Brandts Epworth

Christian Reformed Church Services and Events Preview

Pastor J Gritter leads three Holland American services with possible Hawarden preaching the Lord willing. A January 1 lecture by C Lobbes of Edgerton Minn titled The Evils of the Movie and the Theatre in American language. Christmas Cantata planned December 19 at 8 pm. congregation invited.

Christian Reformed Church J. Gritter Holland Lord Willing AS Polkema Hawarden C. Lobbes Edgerton Minn

Foppe's Boasts Candy Bargains for Christmas Shoppers

Christmas candy offered at unusually low prices at Foppe's attracts shoppers. Local store emphasizes wide selection and seasonal discounts to boost holiday sales.

Foppe’s

Also Mentioned on This Page

District Court News GE Sioux County Henry van Avechel Andrew van Wechel Fred Finnie State Hospital Cherokee Garberson Cora M. Wood Jane Vermeer Peter A. Vermeer B. Schaap Ben M. Nymeyer S A. Visser The Federal Land Bank of Omaha H. A Johnson Fox Trial Sion Jennie de- Vries Zeb” Conger Ada Grove Jay Boulkemp Congar Clarence Lawrences Bouwkamp G. A. DeVries G. J. Slobe Alma Bernice Edwin’ Reitsma Andrew Reitsma Adrian” Dickevers Edwaal Dickevers Said Reitsina Sheldon Adrian Dickevers Nick Scheckel Alton Wvas A. J. Grotenhbuis Jacob de Vries Farm Bureau Brunhild Coal KSCO Rock Valley Sales Co Richards & Payne and van Eidik Derrit Harmelink Richard Dykstra Valley State Bank Methodist Church Committee Food of the American Medical Association Vander Meer Baker
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