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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1934
Page
1
Des Moines dispatch reports the Iowa House passed H. F. No. 4 amid tax bill turmoil. Senate deliberations pause for conference, liquor control measures advance, and auto license reforms reduce highway revenue. Discussion notes potential five man liquor panel and Republican ticket planning continues.
Election day approaches as record Senate votes on a tax bill loom with a two percent retail sales tax and a two percent net income tax. Supporters claim property tax relief and $16,000,000 in revenue. opponents warn burdens on income and business. Most legislators expect constituent pressure ahead of the next election.
Peace Lutheran Church Plato Two lists Sunday events including Sunday school at 10:00 A M and English divine service at 11:00 A M The Luther League meets at 7 30 P M in the church basement on February 4.
The district court logged foreclosures against multiple properties including NW sections and S14 of two townships. It recorded judgments for Mutual Life Insurance and Mutual Benefit Life against several defendants, approved or discharged receivers, taxed attorney fees, and authorized partial dividends and guardianship payments.
An order directs the Administrator of the Henry Oherman estate to sell privately 2300 bushels of corn and 1000 bushels of oats. Frank Hemmen as guardian for Leo M Hemmen and others is authorized to sell enough United States Liberty Bonds to cover Lea M Hemmen’s share of 933.33 dollars.
Executrix Henrietta Wesselink accepts deed to one half acre and releases mortgage for 21500 with note for 4300 on same property. Guardian Igdrager sells strip of land to State for 127.50 plus 25 damages. Akke De Boer loses suit against Andrew Kolyn. costs 29.30. Hoe der claimants vs Vander Schaaf estate verdict for the estate. 20 days to file motion. Arnold Vos pleads guilty to selling cigarettes without license. fined 100 and 6.23 costs. Towed vs Beasley et al moved from Cherokee to this county. trial begins Jan 30. Beasley charged with assault with intent to murder. Marriage licenses issued to several couples including Vande Garde with Cleveringa and others.
Vandals damaged Rock Valley Sand and Gravel Company’s pit one mile west of town. Brass fixtures were torn off and a Ford engine from the water pump used for washing screens was stolen. The act marks a recurring problem, with a liberal reward offered for information leading to convictions and a plea for tips to stop the trespass and damages.
Hans Moeller travels to Fort Dodge to attend to business. Ben Steck buys a new auto truck for town deliveries and outbound loads. G F Hillmer and John Bownan serve as district court jurors in Orange City. J B Wryfiles auction clears over 11500 with a top team sale at 610. George Fahey visits from Iowa City to handle affairs. H Koel returns from Holland, preferring Rock Valley. Mrs Benson and three children visit Estelline for a few days. Wm Roggman buys land near Sioux Falls at 110 per acre. J B Wrifles moves to Marshall, Minnesota with family. B A Walrath promotes auto gear shift invention via Sioux City trip. C Vander Poel and family move into east-town residence recently purchased.
Miss Lucille McKeegan a Rock Valley high school teacher announced her upcoming marriage to M E Schirmer of this city at a 4 PM tea. Telegram delivered by Warran Glover, tea poured by Anita Pahner, guests listed. The wedding set for Friday in Baraboo. Mr and Mrs John McKeegan plan to attend.
Plans are complete for the next Community Luncheon to be held February 6 in St Marys Hall. Dimmer will be served at 6 45 with music by W Bogart and his orchestra. Menu includes chicken potatoes mashed and gravers cabbage and pineapple salad peas buttered rolls pickles jelly and cherry pie coffee. Ralph Tackeberry secretary of the Chamber of Commerce will speak along with the mayor of Sioux City. Tickets available at local stores or by calling Rev Foerster 110. Invitations extended to all.
First Reformed Church address at 9 30 English service titled The Wagons of Long Lost Joseph and 1 30 Dutch service Ond Des Christens Verhouding fit de Wereld Sunday school led by Miss Geral dine Brikhuis. Men's League debated with affirmative side winning led by GJ Harmenik and Wmn Bergsma over Henry Vande Weerd and Wm Schouten. Forty present including visitors. The league grows as a church society.
The Christian Reformed Church lists 9 30 A M Dutch service 2 00 P M American service and a Lord s Day lesson on comfort in life and death. A 2 30 P M Young People meeting features a Bible lesson from John 2 with numbers by youths. Friday hosts Tech 2 and a parent teachers meeting in the basement. C Libbes of Edgerton Minn speaks. Men s Bible Class drew 33 attendees. a men s serial project is planned. Mrs Scher remains in Le Mars hospital. prayers offered for her recovery.
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