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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
1
Pajamas and sales patter in a Sioux City tale
A local store anecdote from twenty years ago features a wedding prospect who buys a suit and, on a whim, green and white striped pajamas from a traveling salesman. The sale expands to other items, then a return visit reveals the buyer no longer needs the pajamas. Also recounted are a deaf churchgoer, a new reader at a Sunday class, and a Doon resident’s remark about single sided sale bills.
Death Claims Two Pioneer R V Citizens
Mrs C G Harthorn born May 15 1975 in Woudenberg Utrecht Netherlands passes away in her Rock Valley home on December 4 age sixty five years seven months sixteen days She is survived by her husband and seven children Funeral services were at the Christian Reformed Church Rock Valley with Rev H Triezenberg assisted by three ministers Burial at Valley View cemetery Djurian De Boer died December 7 in his son Nick De Boers home He was born October 24 1857 in Barneveld Netherlands and came to America in 1881 He is survived by two sons Nick and John De Boer both of Rock Valley Rev H J Tuterenberg was in charge of services at the Christian Reformed Church Tuesday afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Harthorn
Woudenberg
Utrecht
Netherlands
Rock Valley
Harthorn
Faber
Inwood
Gerrit
Alverdase
Doon
Marinus
Sheldon
Fobn
Larchood
John Groene
Djurian de Boer
Nick de Boer
Nick
John de Boer
Mr. de Boer
Barneveldt
America
Sioux County
H. J. Tuterenberg
Christian Reformed Church
Atternoen
Coast Guard assigns two men to study radio in New London
Richard James Thomas, an enlisted Coast Guardsman from Alameda California, is transferred to New London Connecticut awaiting his radio study assignment. He received five days leave to visit Rock Valley friends. Wallace Schouten also plans yeoman training and both will receive another month’s leave to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard James Thomas
Coast Guards
Alameda
California
New London
Conn
Rock Valley
Wallace Schouten
Coast Guard
Rebekahs Elect Officers at Odd Fellows Meeting
The Rebekahs elected officers at a Monday meeting with the Odd Fellows. Noble grand Mrs. John BE. van de Weerd. vice grand Miss Jene Roorda. ree. sec y Mrs. flessel Roorda. in. sec y Mrs. Amy Moore. treasurer Mrs. Joe Brower. Guests were treated to oyster stew after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebébahs
Odd Fellows
Noble
John BE. van de Weerd
Jene Roorda
Flessel Roorda
Amy ‘Moore
Joe Brower
Ireton Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Firg Reformed Church elects elders and deacons
At a congregational meeting of the Firg Reformed church Tuesday evening Elias Ver Burg and Joh Landerent were elected elders while Steve Vander Well and Guy Kuyper deacons. The afternoon service will run year round at 1 30 rather than 2 during summer. Pastor Rev H J Aberson moderator for Inwood church attended its annual meeting Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firg
Reformed Church
Elias Ver Burg
Joh
Landerent
Steve Vander Well
Guy Kuyper
H. J. Aberson
Inwood Church
Enrolled Ray Burkhardt Aids Rural School Reception
Ray Burkhardt enrolled at Frederika 4 rural school in Bremer County and was welcomed. The district had struggled to maintain a perfect attendance record and only ten former pupils remained to help sustain its standard school rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Burkhardt
Frederika 4
Bremer
Young Ladies Band of Rockey Organized in 1895 96
The Young Ladies Band of Long Ago formed under the Women's Relief Corps raised funds for uniforms by sociables and fairs. Members listed include Grace Mathews and Stella Dodds, with key figures such as Lena De Vos and Lydia Herschinger. The group performed widely, served as a city ceremony band, and dissolved in 1897 as members married or pursued teaching. Three former members have died. others reside in Minnesota, Canada, and Baraboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Relief Corps
Javo
Grace Mathews
Mate Muttaalt
Stella Dodds
Mebel Dodds
Rediwood Falls
Mainn
Eda Reynolds
Lou Foureac
Lona de Foe
Canada
L. Herschinger
Baraboo
Ell Smith
Mershall, Minn
Ke Cevrosh
Grand
Report on farming costs and corn harvest summary
Hessel Roorda spoke to the Rotary on the Thomas farm near Iownm about costs of gutting cultivating and harvesting a 93 acre crop. Despite a dry season and sandy soil the corn yield was high and the net profit tracked, with records kept on costs and gate receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hessel Roorda
Rotary
Thomas
Iownm
Air
One Champ Too Many Cribbage Rivalry in Rock Valley
Frank Gannink ready to face all challengers for the Rock Valley cribbage crown. Owen Manning has brought Podmaster H J Long into camp. Manning currently wears the crown after a strong showing. A battle royal between Manning and Gunnink is expected soon for cribbage champ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gannink
Rock Valley
No Worry A Teke-Ti-Easy at Cornell College
A campus group at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon has grown a national following. Membership signals a mindset of not quitting work but not worrying about uncontrollable conditions. Prospective members are told there are no platform, dues, or badges to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell Collge
Mt. Vernor
De Vries Tops Donor List for Rock Valley Red Cross
De Vries leads a local donor listing with a $5 contribution, joined by a long list of names giving mostly $1 each and small amounts. The Rock Valley Red Cross has already donated $200 this year to the American Red Cross in St Louis. Half of memberships stay for local relief, the rest to the national disaster and war relief fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Gasper
Joe Hevem
Mirs. A. FP. Schemmer
A. Roelofs
Walter McNamara
W. A. Snath
May Loftis
Guy Vande Weerd
BH. M. Comin
Amy Moore
Phillip de Groot
Inwood
Opke de Vries
Bo Meerdink
Mars. L. Henningfeld
Kate Vander Bok
Frank Drouwstra
Klaus Keizer
A. B. van Veldhuizen
A. Broekhuis
W. Strandstra
R. Attema
D. Rozeboom
John Kersbergen
A. de Leeuw
Recalling the Rock Valley Steamboat Portrait
Mrs. C. J. Van Gerst vividly recalls the steamboat Rock Valley pictured in The Bee last week. She and her husband moved here 40 years ago dwelling near the northwest ranch area and often rode to town to view the river steamer. Their grandson Richard Don Haring, a 21 year old who lost a leg in a streetcar accident in Southern California, is mentioned alongside family anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. van Gerst
Rock ‘Valley
The
Bee
Howard Boon
Mix van Geest
Richard Don Haring
California
Golden Words Verses Told As Words Of Jesus
The text extols verses found in frames and Bible verses as golden words. It contrasts wise words with foolish ones likened to straw, thorns, or poison. It emphasizes blessing in speaking warning, comfort, and love that all lead to Jesus as golden words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Sisters Reunite After 52 Years Visit
Mrs Sam Mitchell of Melcher welcomed her sister Mrs David R Thompson of Amsted West Virginia. The visit marked their first in 52 years and brought a warm family reunion to the Mrs Sam Mitchell home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Mitchell
Melcher
David R. Thompson
Amsted
West Virginia
Will Close Drive With A Big Party In Ames
Prof Mark McDonald of Ames delivered an address to Sioux County Farm Bureau workers as part of the annual membership drive. The drive continues this week with events Tuesday through Thursday and a victory party planned Thursday night in Orange City. McDonald recalled early experimental corn plots and noted the long term value of past work while highlighting soil erosion concerns in Iowa and the importance of better organized agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark McDonald
Ames
Sioux County Farm Bureau
Orange City
McDonald
Farm Bureau
Sioux Country
Fred B. Fuller
Wm. Sterrenburg
Fuller
George Dunlop
Sioux County
Towa
Milk Fund Supports School Children with Double Daily Milk
The local Milk committee purchases 10 gallons daily of whole milk for four grades, delivering two big glasses per child each school day. Donations via the Valley fundraising drive fund the milk fund, kept in the bank for public inspection, to aid families who cannot pay the 50 cents monthly per child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thesehildren
Rock Valley Pancake Day Draws Big Crowd and Sales
Rock Valley held its first pancake day last Thursday with a large turnout that boosted local business. About 4,000 cakes were served from 30 five pound bags of mix, though facilities strained to keep up. roughly 6,000 cakes could have been served with better space. Over 15 women assisted in cooking and serving. baker Robert Buckley endured sore hands from the spattering heat. The event showcased community effort, drew shoppers from outside town, and boosted store sales including a merchant moving over 160 dollars of a single advertised item. Holiday decorations and a Christmas Eve parade scene added to the town mood as the Legion prepares for the annual toy distribution on December 21 at 3:30 PM on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Orme
Amech
Robert Buckley
Ibig
Chistian
Chris Avingle
Fopoe
Atlpea
Gandy
American Legion
Club's Christmas Party Set by Women's Club
The Women's club will meet Friday at 3 o'clock in their wire room for a Christmas party to be held December 13. Members may bring a guest but must bring another guest. Rev. Raghay will review a book titled Nazarenes and the Woman's Chorus will sing. A surprise birthday party honored Mrs. W J Murphy with nineteen friends attending. Mr and Mrs John Coerten entertained 12 guests at a 6:30 dinner Thursday evening. Decorations added to the festive mood. James Van der Ploeg was a business caller at Alvord Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raghay
Nazarene
W. J. Murphy
Community Lesson Stresses Lifelong Benefit for Generations
A report emphasizes a fault lesson meant to endure in students and families, promising lasting benefits for the next generation. It frames the guidance as a duty to the community, urging steady adherence.
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. E. Bowers
Sioux City Journal
Buzz
Jeader
Back Valley
Penney’s
Montgomery Ward
R. V
Rebekahs Elect
Young Ladies
Woodmne
Bovden
Sioux City
Sion
Pla St
Mateus
Organi
Mr. Roorda
de Vries
R. Cross
Opke. de Vries
James van der Ploeg
Alvord
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