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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1933
Page
6
A late night sing request sparks complaints about disturbance. Reports tell of a clothing ad leading to theft, a near ice accident, and a hawk rescue. Local news covers Christmas timing, Santa visit on December 23, and road work crews. Iowa rail and livestock policy debates, plus Rock Valley’s famed no-name monthly luncheon attracting diverse townsfolk.
New Ford V-8 for 1934 introduces WEW ventilation with independent front and rear window control. Glass raises then slides to form a narrow slot for fresh air. Fenders in color on De Luxe models with enamel finish for durability. Prices range from 353 to 610 dollars for various body styles.
Attendance averages 250 as women’s church societies take turns serving 50 cent dinners with town girls as waitresses. About five dozen out of town speakers have attended at no extra cost, including Gov. Herring, Rep. Chas J. Zylstra, Rep. Guy Gillette, Sen. Bulow, editors, lawyers, and state legislators.
Second grade pupils achieved 100 percent spelling with names listed including Elden Velgersdyk and Mary Alice Long. Seventh and eighth graders produced Christmas posters. Rock Valley second team beat Larchwood seconds 10 to 4, Bergsma top scorer with 3 points. First team lost to Larchwood 158 to 19 in a closely contested game. Christmas carolers planned for December 21 house visits. carollers available by contacting Miss McAfee or placing a light in a window. Manual training shows doghouse, racks, cabinets, bird houses and a milk stand. Senior class reports bad colds due to class rings. juniors also received theirs and both classes debate ring styles.
Classified listings include used radio, red Shorthorn cow, quilt tops, a boar, Hampshire boar, one room house for rent, Rawleigh route helper wanted, federal farm loan offered, dressed geese, baled straw, hides and pelts buyer, shoe repair and harness services, floor wax, crystal sales, and other miscellaneous notices from Rock Valley Iowa. Multiple names and firms appear with dates and prices.
Notice to all concerned to appear at the Court House Orange City Sioux County Iowa on January 9 1934 at 10 o'clock to show cause why the will presented for Hendrik Van De Vegte deceased should not be admitted to probate. District Court Clerk D Wiersman and attorney F T McGill authenticate the notice dated December 9 1933.
Joseph Kusey of Oxford Junction Iowa has a pair of shoes he has worn to five weddings including his own, over 39 years. He bought them at his first wedding and has since married four more times. He has long served as cemetery sexton where four of his wives lie buried.
Land and gravel delivered for SOHN VANDER PCEL Prop. The item outlines a hauling and material delivery service by ACME Dray Line focusing on project collaboration and material provision for the property listed.
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