Rock Valley Mourns Leo Aurit Death at 26
Leo Aurit died Thursday morning at his Rock Valley home after a brief illness from uremic poisoning. He was born December 19, 1901, in Rock Valley and ran a barber shop there since his father’s death. He married Rose Linkenhell November 6 in Rock Rapids. services held at St Mary’s Church Rock Valley with heavy local attendance. He leaves a wife and two daughters, with heartfelt sympathy from family, friends, and the Daughters of America.
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Rock Rapids
B. Linkendiel
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Rock Valley
Aliss Rose Linkenhell
Father Dullard
Father O'Rielly
St. Mary's Church
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Ailéen Marguerite
Eleanor
Rose Aurit
St. Anne
Daughters of America
Rock Valley Bee
Katie Schemmer
Agnes Doherty
Elnora ‘Balzer
Margaret Aurit
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Local Holiday Greetings and Visits Reported
News items from 20 years ago note G J Sterken's health fluctuation, several neighbors traveling for holidays, family visits from Rochester and Sioux City, and pastors from New Brunswick Seminary delivering sermons. Families such as the Tripp, Buck, Fink, Solon, and Fitzpatrick clans are mentioned as exchanging Christmas and New Year greetings and hosting relatives.
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G. J. Sterken
Ray Kooiman
Hartley
Mr. Thomes
E. E. Coyer
Wisconsin
C. Vitzham
Sioux City
S. M. Rush
Rochester
N. Y
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
Reformed Church
Methodist
Joseph Elberts
Chicago
Ateck
O. G. Reiniger Raime
Sand
Harry Fink
Boyden
Lesley Buck
Storm Lake
E. Buck
Dr. Buck
Hudson
J. R. Benson
Taylors
H. ML. Corwin
Falls
Nellie Koolbeek
Archer
Town
W. E. Biatheewick
Minn
Grimnell
F. F. Travis
Hamburg
W. Sterken
Melvin
Towa
Ma. Sterkon
Will Tripp
South Dakota
John Solon
Winifred, & D
J. Fitzpatrick Hime
Masons Elect Officers At Regular Meeting
At the local lodge meeting Monday evening officers were elected for the coming year. Chas B Jacobs was chosen Worshipful Master Masonic officers Roze boom H. A Reit Halstead John J Jacobs were named Secretary and Treasurer.
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Chas. B. Jacobs
W. M
Rozeboom
H. A. Reit
J. Wi
Turkish Woman to Speak at Iowa City Lecture Tour
Madame Halide Erik Hamm, who challenged Turkish conservatives by removing the veil and divorced her husband President Mustapha Kemal, will be the sole foreign speaker on this year's lecture course at the University of Iowa.
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Iowa City
Halide Erik Hamm
Mustapha
Kemal Pshe
Turkey
University of Iowa
Notes From Our Public School Seals and Stamps Drive
Third grade sold one thousand Christmas seals and ten dollars earned. Robert Harmelink led with 229 stamps, Thomas Hauser 190, others up to fifty or sixty. Illness disrupted Christmas program prep. First grade to have tree and program Friday. Mr. Luce returns after illness. Miss Lepely sick list. Typing speed winners: Ella Gaeke 45 wpm, Peter Brandsma 39 wpm, John Grossenheere 30 wpm, Gerrit Wasteveen 20 wpm. Out of town teachers plan to spend holidays at several homes. Letha Smith played violin for high school assembly.
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Robert Harmelink
Thomas Hauser
Luce
Schoool
Miss Lepely
Senix
Ella Gaeke
Peter Brandsma
John Grossenhere
Gerrit Waste- Veen
Miss Day
Gilmore Town
Kalhakken
Lase
Wisconsin
Norman
Decatur
Town
Reynolds
Des Moines
Tuer
Payette
Letha Smith
Jury Duty Docket From Rock Valley Released
Rock Valley residents drawn for petit jury duty for the Tamary term of court start in January. Names include Paw Coffenhanzh, Fred May, Petey Stegenga, Bert Vander Bove and Joln Milley drawn for the grand jury and ordered to report January 14, 1929.
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Rock Valley
Vonday
Janna AL
Ate Paw Coffenhanzh
Fred May
Petey Stegenga
Bert Vander Bove
Joln Milley
Taunary
Vander Sanden and Ver Mulm Wed in Minday Ceremony
Vander Sanden and Mrs Ver Mulm were united in marriage at the parsonage of the First Reformed Church Minday with Rev BR Douwstra officiating. Both are well known in Beckeley and vicinity, having lived there for many years. They will reside in Rock Valley with many friends wishing them happiness.
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Vander Sanden
Ver Muli
First Reformed Church
Minday
BR. Douwstra
Beckeley
Rock Valley
Mrs John Hayden Died After Short Illness
Mrs John Hayden died at her Rock Valley home Wednesday morning after a few days with pneumonia. She was reported improving Tuesday before a sudden decline Tuesday evening and death followed. A fuller obituary will be published next week.
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John Hayden
John Hadyen
Rock Valley
Gas Franchise Outcome in Knoxville Area Approval
Residents of Pella in Marion county voted to grant a gas franchise to a Knoxville based public utility firm fifteen miles away. The project plans a modern gas system crossing the Des Moines River to serve the growing city.
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Pella
Marion County
Knoxville
Des Mines
Village Notes From SIGUX County Schools Honor Dedication
Reports fromHeading Township school mark the dedication of a new schoolhouse with a large attendance and refreshments. Grants Two hosts updates include new library docks maps and portable victrolas. Declamatory contests world peace themes and upcoming state and interstate contests are planned for rural and town schools. Sioux County schools push for better rural facilities and early planning for summer construction. Jones's orchestra will play the New Year’s Eve dance at Kessler’s Pavilion in Sioux City.
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Bernice Wills
Heading Township
East Orange
Miss Nettinga
Rock Two
Grant Twp
Chas. H. Tye
Earl Brewster
Grant Two
Grant
Dez Moines Register
Lux County
Paley Sioux County
Bevindin
Clab
Sieoux
Menefee
Mulder
Orange City
Snp
Ross
Plu
Sup't Hicks
Sioux Center
Sions County Weld
Buld
Sioux County
Jones
Orchestra
Sioux City
Kessler
Pavillion
Stores Closed on Christmas and New Years in Rocks Valley
Stores and other business places will be closed all day on Christmas and New Years as in previous years. Since the holidays both fall on Tuesday this year, the closures should not inconvenience customers. If supplies run short, Monday after the weekend remains available to stock up for the holidays.
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Rocks Valley
GAYER- DIERKS WEDDING IN ROCK VALLEY SETTING
Miss Martha Johanna Gayer and Herman Dierks joined in marriage at the bride’s home south west of Rick Valley Tuesday. The bride, daughter of Fred and Mrs. Gayer, is well regarded in the vicinity. The groom, formerly of Gladbrook Town, has lived nearby and is popular. A reception at Kessler Cafe in Rock Valley followed, with friends and neighbors in attendance.
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Martha Johanna Gayer
Herman Dierks
Rick Valley
Fred Gayer
Gladbrook Town
Rock Valley
Mrs. Dierk
Avrit Barber Shop Sold to Limmer of Sivas Falls
The Avrit barber shop was sold on Wednesday. J Limmer of Sivas Falls takes possession at once. Limmer comes to Rock Valley well recommended and has years of barbering experience. The shop has enjoyed good patronage and is expected to continue.
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J ‘. Limmer
Sivas Falls
Limmer
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Letter from Herbert de Jong in Sully Iowa Dear Me
Herbert de Jong writes from Sully Iowa greeting readers and noting travel by Jasper county and Des Pella. He mentions roads snowy and hopes to visit Chicago later this week. He extends sympathy on news of Leo Aurit and thanks friends in Rock Valley for past support as they bid farewell and wish a Merry Christmas and New Year.
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Rock Valley
Herb
Harness repair notice at Peters Harness Store
Farmers are urged to bring harnesses to Peters Harness Store for oiling and repairs, promising neat workmanship and careful handling of equipment.
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Peters
Poultry Dealer Fined Over Diseased Birds in Iowa
Art Roberts of Royal Iowa was fined ten dollars and costs after state inspectors found chickens he bought were unfit for fodder and unfit for food. The incident followed a consignments inspection by the Assistant State Veterinarian. Secretary Thornburg stressed the industry must build trust through quality and strict labeling and compliance by dealers.
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Art Roberts
Royal
Iowa
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Roberts
Ulis
Suli
Methodist Church Christmas Notes and Schedule
Christmas spirit noted with gospel citations and a church program. Sunday School 10:00 AM, Morning Worship 11:00 AM, Evening Worship 7:30 PM, prayer meeting Monday 7:30 PM, Thursday 7:30 PM. Pulman Superintendent. Lyman Porhi Pastor invites all to services.
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Reform Church Motel Christmas Services and Marine Corn Aid
A local Reform Church announces Christmas services with sermons on The Light in Darkness and Glory to God. Also, Rockwell City Packing Co. prepared four thousand cases of Iowa canned corn to feed Marines in San Francisco and outposts abroad.
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Hollind
Sapjed
TA Pal
Holland
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Marie
L Prier
Iowa
Rockwell City Packing Co
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San Francisco
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