Christmas Parties Across Grades Highlight School Week
Notes from Our Public Schools describe first and second grade Christmas parties with exchanges of gifts candy and banks. Fourth through sixth graders earned Junior Red Cross buttons and sold the most Christmas Seals while seventh and eighth graders made handwork gifts. The high school held a Christmas tree program with rural singing games and refreshments as visitors attended the Christus program.
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Eveh
Fox
Christus
Mindie Backk
Selon
Taggre- Hnrs
Logue
The Winner of Joy at Miller House Jan 2
Announcement for a three act play The Winner of Joy to be staged at Miller House on January 2. Cast includes Hotoys Volotie Reeves Hielt and others with many Vernon and Miller family members.
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Daunter Jeague
Ehar- Hotoys
Volotie Reeves
Hielt
Sal Misanthropice
Hhner Winterfield
Dave Reeves
Charley Moeller
Pa Vernon
Hin
William Craven
Bill Vernon
Arthur Bander
Jay Ring
Pr Vernon
Bima Gaver
Ma Verna
Joe
Chita Miller
Kate Vernon
Dave
Werence Miller
Phineas Barker
Thal Mites
Mins
Community Christmas Tree Helpers Honored
The Imnsingss mien and legion praise those who aided in the community Christmas tree project. Special thanks go to Walter Sehenmer for his assistance.
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Imnsingss
Mien
Legion Wis
Walter Sehenmer
Bell Telephone to Invest Millions in Iowa 1980 Expansion
Northwestern Bell plans about 6 million dollars in Iowa during 1980 to improve and extend facilities. The program, announced by general manager TT Conger, includes 20 000 miles of wire and 4 000 miles of copper wires for long distance lines, plus 1250 miles of new poles and related infrastructure enhancements.
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Bell Telephone
Hoover
Iowa
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
TT G2 Conger
Fowi
AM Sealida
Doug Distancs
Suter Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding in Rock Valley
Mr and Mrs E C Suter mark their fiftieth anniversary on Christmas Eve with a family gathering at their Rock Valley home. Pioneer residents of southwestern Iowa, they moved from Lavin to Rock Valley in the early 1900s and raised four children, with descendants and neighbors joining to honor the couple.
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Ainge
I. C. Suter
Rock Valley
Suter
Mis Gana
Rack Valles
Northwastern
Struble
Chatsworth
Teetow
Hook Valley
Mes
Twilhnan
Mra
Wow, Brown
Keron
W. EL Suter
Sibley
Towa
Hamory
Hides
W.L. Twilhuan
Harold ‘Twilman
W. Browne
A. J. Coons
John Orton
Ireton
Town
W. H. Suter
Adntiell
Francis Suter
Emil Swanson
Hawarden
Binary W. Suter
Laraine
Mra. Aytey
Doon Cagers Defeat Local Rock Valley Victors in Close High School Bout
Doon’s basketball team edged Rock Valley 18 to 15 in a hard fought high school game. Local players Bendithy Vander Bern and others faced stiff Doon defense as Rock Valley struggled with shooting and free throws.
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Basketeeva
Doon
Rock Valley
Boon
Thy Bays
Dannites
Mueply
Miller
Dom
DECAS
Oxen
Joop
Gmine
Pathe
Bendithy
Vander Bern
Thade
Phiys
Ciegas
Eawers
Merrill
Georges
Vittle Boots
Brant
Hiweod
Fretan
Madson
Rork Valley
Rock Vidley
Rock Valley Wis
Nat Coser
Neem Equip Menit
Rock Valley Faces Poor Floor Play Amid Coaching Claims
Fragmentary notes claim Rock Valley suffered poor basketball conditions and weak support in a period of defeat. The text hints at dissatisfaction with coaching and facilities hindering a winning team.
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Rock Valley
Vander Meer Forms Partnership With Son in Bakery
Vander Meer announces his son will join as partner after January 1, 1930. The son, raised in Rock Valley, has worked in the bakery and attended a bakers' school. Aiming to modernize, the firm plans spring improvements and new equipment to make their bakery among the finest in northwest Iowa.
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Meer & Son
Fem
Rock Valley
Ft al Weeks
Rok
Vatley
Vicini
Tynetists
Semg
Pretty wedding at Lutheran Parsonage in Reed Valley
A wedding was held at the Lutheran Parsonage with Miss Nora Torkelson and Mr. Char Pete Rebander as the couple. Attendants included the bride’s party and friends. reception announced for the bride and groom’s home region in Reed Valley. guests from Gartiel Township and nearby areas attended.
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Poesday
Phewtme
Charpete
Ieridiuite
Elias
John Pander
Yemen
Raek Valley
Gartiel
Roel Valley
Twenty Years Ago Local Personal Travel and Visits
Mrs H E Rounds returned home Tuesday from a month in Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Fred De May left for Blurgis ND to visit Dakota and Montana. Ben McKellar invited to Rock Valley and Euless where health declined. Sheldon Mua Bre’s nephew sick in hospital. Miss Mao Baysinger left for Cedar Falls to attend Iowa Teachers College. Diy and Alva Fluodeett to spend winter in Chicago. John Speman and Coily studying in Boyden. Mr and Mrs WoW Coerodt of Lavina MN visited relatives in Rock Valley. Miss Elizabeth Saumeris from Stony City visited Phin des Gl State. Mr and Mrs AL Paorkinson left for Maquoketa and De Av, Iowa for three weeks. Maus Shipmaaniedauachayeelyaurneanil extended visit with TR Shipman’s home. Kate Mulder home from Kinfield SD, plans winter there.
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H. E
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Fred de May
Dakota
Montinia
Boter McKallar
Tin Rock Valley
Euless
Selipeioil
Sheldon
Whis Aiek
Mao Baysinger
Ceday Falls
Towa ‘Teachers’ College
Alva
Fluodeett
Chicago
Rork Valley
John Speman
Boyden
Wow
Lavivae
Minn
Wkler
Wyor
Steen
TR. Shipmain
Parker
Kate Mulder
Kinfield
Local Dealer Showcases 32 Volt Electric Radio
A LaCal dealer demonstrates a new 32 volt electric radio at Fopspe's, claimed to be a transistorless design using advanced converters. The device promises higher efficiency, reduced battery drain, and longer life with fewer cells, marking a shift from older 82 volt systems.
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LACAL
Bebie
Thlaeed Keats
Foppe
Vieht
Sioux County Board elects new county engineer
At an Orange City meeting the Sioux County Board of Supervisors elected Seliger as county engineer to fill the vacancy created by Wiersing’s resignation. The board, after reviewing several strong applicants, named Seliger the best candidate and set a salary of 2 700 per year.
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Sioux County Board of Supervisors
Orange City
Seliger
Wiersing
le Bonrit
Belin
Washington
Che
Costly tax burden for Fawa teachers and students in last year
Citizens of Fawa contributed funds averaging 35.35 mills to pay the salaries of 85,542 high school teachers who instructed 713,608 children last year, per county superintendents reports to the state department of public instruction.
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Fawa
Tawa
State Department of Public Instiredtioy Boven
Christmas Tree Program Was a Great Success
The Christmas tree program held in the afternoon drew enthusiastic participation. Organizers note strong help in distribution planning and invite more volunteers to assist with ongoing festivities and outreach to families.
Christian Reformed Church Service Preview Sunday
Reverend J Gritter leads a Christmas season service at the Christian Reformed Church with topics including spiritual trust and world affairs. Kenneth Hed, a student at State College Ames, visits Ames Valley during Christmas break with brothers Neal and Jon Bogard.
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Kenneth Hed
Ames
Eek Valley
Neal
Jon Bogard
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E. C. Suter
State Bank OF
Doon Cagers
Vander Meer
Magnuson
Bauder
Henty Ver Wey
Cils
Hack Valley
Lavina Mirvoting
Slee
Fendhine
Board OF Supervisors
Banta
Chaos
Christian Reformed Church
J. Gritter
Attor Deans High
Wear and Couritiers
Ivett Nis
Tomo UN
Bhathond Sepyier
Sandiy
Carter
Kessler
Owa
First National Bank
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