District Court News of Sioux County Highlights Various Cases
Sioux County district court action includes a note suit for 2000.40 secured by mortgage on Hospers property, guardians appointed for several minors, a property partition suit in Holland township, a debt judgment for 180, and estate matters. A court-ordered rental on estate land, a false license plate arrest, and a $30,000 real estate sale in a partition case are noted along with a 5 percent dividend authorization for bank deposit claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Luyse Langenhorst
Maggie Collin
Gerrit Klay
Hie Klay
Richard Starkenburg
Holland Township
Charles F. Sheel
Lewis Jungers
Nicholas B. Ludonese
WW. L. Washer
Literary Circle Met For Christmas Party In Rock Valley
The Rock Valley Literary Circle gathered December 13 at Mrs. Luthera Thornburg home for a Christmas party. A pageant depicting the Nativity was performed behind a screen, followed by singing and a gift exchange. Members shared prized items and a playful fishing game with a hidden prize. A cafeteria lunch with coffee was served by Mrs. Norvis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Luthera Thornburg
Thornburg
America
Peace Lutheran Church Plato Two Schedule
Sunday school at 10:00 A M and English divine service at 11:00 A M on December 22. Christmas Eve service December 24 at 7:00 P M with English program by Sunday school. Christmas Day December 25 service at 11:00 A M. December 26 service and Sunday school at 10:00 A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Lutheran Church
Plato Two
Chrissmas
Christmas Carols and Prayers at Church
A letter urges true Christmas celebration beyond home gatherings. It reminds readers of the shepherds’ visit to Bethlehem and the worship of the Christ Child. The writer hopes many attend church for carols and prayers. Marriage licenses issued: K Harry Tensen, 25, Hospers. Tile 7 Graf, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherds of Old
Beth- Jehem
Christ
K. Harry Tensen
Hospers
Tile
Graf
Twenty Years Ago in Rock Valley News Briefs
T E McMurray and daughter Edna visited Sioux City Tuesday. Al and Sam Bellefield went to Sioux Falls to spend days with relatives. Mrs Bryant of Hartley returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs BE Minard. Mr and Mrs George Fahey arrived home from a two months in California. Elden Rounds of Rock Valley and Vera Okey of Hudson wed in Canton SD on December 4, a secret until few days prior. Ai and Mrs Mayd Spencer arrived from Melville Canada for holidays at WW Fobes home. Miss Evelyn Heisig and Miss Mary Rielly, Cedar Falls Teachers College students, home for vacation. John Grossenbure and Leo visited Carter SD in Mr and Mrs C AM Elder’s home. Dr Huizenga left for Oak Park IL to spend Christmas and arrange a move. Miss Floy Akin returned from Northwood Town to spend holidays. John Kersbergen of Chamber MN visiting Rock Valley friends. Market report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.E. McMurray
Edna
Sioux City
Sam Bellefield
Sioux Falls
Canton
S. D
Mayd
Spencer
Rock Valley
Melville
Canada
WW. D. Fobes
Meas
Spencer l
Mas
Fobes
Evelyn Heisig
Mary Rielly
Teachers College of Cedar
John Grossenbure
Leo
Carter, S. D
John Kersbergen
Chamber, Minn
School notes on play practice and holiday activities
The junior class rehearses the play Sally Lon under director Mr Franz. A Christmas tree stands in the high school assembly, and on Friday pupils will exchange gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Lon
Mr" Franz
First and Second Grades Christmas Parties Quietly Held
First and second grades will not stage a Christmas program this year due to peretta issues. Students have prepared recitations for Christmas parties in separate rooms, reflecting a simplified observance this season.
Spelling and Arithmetic Honors for Local Third and Fourth Graders
The record lists third grade spelling honorees and fourth grade performers. Margaret and others achieved perfect spelling. fourth graders Fernerunnink Billy Kersbergen Carnie Vander Broek Cornie Verdun scored 100. In arithmetic, ElDora Kershewen Mary Long Louise Boeyen and Paul Beumer made excellent work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferner Unnink
Billy Kersbergen
Carnie Vander Broek
Cornie Verdun
ElDora Kershewen
Mary Long
Louise
Ans Boeyen
Paul Beumer
Fifth Grade Pupils Earn Perfect Spelling Papers
The fifth grade pupils who wrote perfect spelling papers this week were Betty Aurti Verna DeGraaf Carel Hough Lorraine Splear and Abraham Van Rocke. Ida Gshorne returns to school after a week of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Aurti
Verna DeGraaf
Carel Hough
Lorraine Splear
Abraham van Rocke
Ida Gshorne
Iness
Sixth Grade Spelling Award and Arithmetic Drill Winners
Sixth grade class honors Angeline DeGraaf and Viva Beamer for perfect spelling Friday. Students named for high arithmetic drill scores include Gerhard Calsbeek Donald Kersbergen Vernon Helt Eleanor Heimstra Tillie Van Dyke Viva Beamer and Dolores Udchatz as they complete a study unit on percent this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeline DeGraaf
Viva Beamer
Gerhard Calsbeek
Donald Kersbergen
Vernon Helt
Eleanor Heimstra
Tillie van Dyke
Dolores|udchatz
Seventh and Eighth Grades Read Dickens in Class
The eighth graders read A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and the seventh graders study The Wreck of the Golden Mary by Dickenson in literature class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Charles Dickens
Iy Dickens
Seventh grade class studies compound interest
The seventh evade arithmetic class is studying compound interest. The eighth grade class is still working with algebraic equations. The sixth seventh and big graders are preparing a Christmas program to be presented to the mothers Thursday afternoon December 19.
Van Hollands mark 25th wedding anniversary in Rock Valley
Mr and Mrs Art Van Holland celebrated twenty five years of marriage on Tuesday December 10 with relatives and friends gathering at their Rock Valley home in the afternoon and evening. The couple has resided in and near Rock Valley for sixteen years and received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art van Holland
Rock Valley
Mrs. van Holland
Christmas Services at Protestant Reformed Church
Christmas morning services at 9:30 will be held at the Protestant Reformed Church, with readings in Holls and language. A holiday program organized by the youth group is planned for Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 PM.
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Holland
Free Freight Delivery for Less Than Carload Shipments
Milwaukee Road announces starting January 20 a door to door free freight delivery and pickup for less than carload shipments routed over the Milwaukee Road. Shippers may use or waive duayage with a 0.05 per hundredweight allowance if handling themselves. Service covers Milwaukee Road stations and other railroads in Illinois Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Iowa Missouri Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Kansas Colorado Utah and Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Troad
Warroad Company
Milwaukee Road
Christmas services at Christian Reformed Church
Rev J Gritter leads an all American service at 9 30 with Christmas sermons in preparation for the holiday A 2 P M Holland service with another sermon Infant Baptism administered 745 Young People's meeting short talk on Christmas meaning and special numbers The Choral Society plans a Christmas Cantata this Thursday December 19 at 3 P M All invited Christmas Day Bolland service at 9 30 A M and children’s program at 2 P M hoping for a nice day and blessing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Rock Valley Stores Relock Christmas Day Hours
Rock Valley stores will be closed all day Christmas in line with traditions. Most shops plan to open Saturday evening through Christmas Eve to allow patrons to finish their Christmas shopping.
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Rock Valley
Hoevenagle Van Abbema Bride in Spirit Lake Ceremony
Miss Marie Hoevenagle, daughter of G. Hoovenagle of Spirit Lake, married Sam Van Abbema of Inwood at the First Reformed church. The couple and attendants wore rust and blue gowns with yellow chrysanthemum bouquets. They left for a reception at the groom’s parents’ home in Inwood and will reside in northeast Rock Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Hoevvenagie
Mars
G. Hoeevenagle
Spirit Lake
Sam van Abbema
Inwood
Margaret Sueller
Rock Valley
Mr. Scheffer
Carmel
van Abbema
Harmelink Kooima Wedding in Rock Valley
Frances Harmelink and Thom Kooima were married at 6:00 p.m. last Thursday at the bride's parents home in Rock Valley. Frances is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Harmelink, a longtime Rock Valley resident. Thom is the son of Mr and Mrs Jake Kooima, also raised nearby. The couple will reside in the Rock Valley area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmelink-Kooima
Frances Harmlink
Thomas Kooima
Rock Valley
John Barenilink
Tn Rock Valley
Jake Kooima
Mrs. Kooina
Legion and Auxiliary Activities Highlight County Convention
Attendees at Hawarden county convention included Mr and Mrs Lee Sehletey Mr and Mrs Alex Heyman Mr and Mrs H A Long Mrs Peter Calsbeek Mr and Mrs H L A Barnard Carl Blessing and G Van Nimwegen. At the Treton Legion meeting Rock Valley was represented by H A Barnard. Santa is due to arrive in Rock Valley on Saturday December with Thursday preceding for helpers in sacking gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and
Hawarden
Lee Sehletey
Alex Heyman
H. A. Long
Peter Calsbeek
Hla. Barnard
Carl Blessing
G. van Nimwegen
Legion
Treton
Rock Valley
H. A. Barnard
Théa Santa
Claus
Santa
Former Resident Dykstra Dies Suddenly at Home Near Lester
Former resident A. J. Dykstra died Saturday night after a stroke at his home near Lester. He had moved from this vicinity about two years ago and previously lived in Sioux Center. He leaves his widow, six sons, and one daughter. Funeral services were held at Steen, Minnesota, Wednesday afternoon. The family has the sympathy of many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Dykstra
Richard Dykstra
Lester
Dykstra
Here
Letser
Rock Valley
Sioux Center
Steen
Minn
First Reformed Church Holiday Program Details
The First Reformed Church lists services and events led by Rev. H Aberson with multiple times on Sunday including 9 30 and 1 30 and 7 45 for “Het Paradijs Evangelie” and “The Holy Child” sung by a 40 voice chorus directed by Prof. Franz with Frances Smits on piano Dec 25 at 10 00 and 7 25 evening Sunday school program follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
H. Aberson
Franz
Frances Smits
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Katherine Starkesture
Steven Starkenburg
Arthur Woertink
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Eagle Butte
Anne Hartsuiker
Brunhild Coal
Santa Claus
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Margaret
KSCO
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Lowe
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Rev. J. Gritter
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Thei Ber
Vander Meer
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