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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1927
Page
6
Johnson of Marion elected to the house on a highway issue outlines a bill to block using primary road funds for secondary roads. It proposes redistributing surplus primary funds from counties with excess to those with shortfalls, in proportion to county area.
Representative W H Crozier of Mahaska county introduces a bill to stop hog cholera serum manufacturers from refusing sales to farmers authorized to administer the serum. He says the discrimination seeks to corner the veterinarians trade and would allow revoking permits from those who refuse to sell to authorized persons.
Packler, senator from the Adahs, notes a bill altering the current law on secret society membership by schools in Des Moines. The measure keeps the ban on membership but removes boards own power to suspend students. It allows expulsion only if a student refuses to quit and would require reinstatement if they later renounce membership.
Johnson introduces a bill requiring licensed poultry dealers to keep detailed purchase records. The measure aims to aid arrests of chicken thieves by providing traceable provenance for poultry sales.
Sioux City Mayor Steward Gilman, leader of the Iowa League of Municipalities, aims to require telephone and telegraph firms to obtain operating franchises in Iowa. He argues current property taxes already rob city taxpayers and that poles and wiring in streets should incur franchise payments. He notes an old law allows poles in alleys for outside communication but does not cover local connections.
The senate confirmed L. A. Andrew of Ottumwa as state superintendent of banking and Ray Venter of Iowa City as state insurance commissioner. Both had been appointed by Governor Hammill to fill vacancies. More appointments from the governor are expected soon, including a member of the state highway commission, state fire marshal, and three members of the state board of education.
Trustees invite bids for four months as sexton of Valley View Cemetery with bids due by February 5, 1927. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Rock Township Board. E. G. SUTER, Township Clerk.
The Trustees of Rock Township invite bids for the road superintendent job for the year 1237. Bids must be received by Fearaar. The Board reserves the right to reseek any or all bids. By order of the Board of Trustees.
Eleven applicants sought county teachers certificates while two took state exams. County Supt Chas E L Tye met patrons and boards from Chapel Centre and Sioux Townships about new schoolhouses. Several townships plan buildings as Sioux County advances. Miss Mahe Deal takes Chapel No 5 post. Miss Myrtle Vande Velde joins Chapel No 8 as Miss Elvina De Boer marries. Orange City tops Triangular Debate with 3 to 1 wins over Hawarden and Lions Center. Sioux Center defeats Hawarden, Orange City advances to state. County Supt and Mrs Chas H Txe plan an evening program Feb 14 at Newkirk Consolidated School. County Board meets Feb 14 in Orange City. District Girls Basketball tournaments set with Sioux Center hosting. Boyden High School girls impress in county races. Boyden appears poised to contend for the title.
Miss Anne Murray of LeMars District Deputy of the Catholic Daughters of America installed Court St. Ann No 215 officers on Tuesday evening. Named were Grand Regent Josephine Sandsebulte Vice Grand Regent Margaret Rielly Prophetess MaeKeegan Lecturer Mrs B J Schemmer Historian Mary Fly Financial Secretary Evelyn Sandschulte Treasurer Marie Eleta Monitor Enda Wiggerman Sentinel Mrs L Doherty Organist Ellen Doherty Trustees Mrs A F Schemmer and Miss Elizabeth Sandschulte.
Seed oats offered with delivery by truck to Farmers Elevator Co. in Rock Valley. Early oats priced at 52 cents per bushel, lower grade 3Te, Late Yellow oats described as the best for the region at 55 cents per bushel. Contact W. Waits in Archer, Iowa at Phone 2615.
A protest meeting by taxpayers opposed to the compulsory bovine tuberculosis testing law will be held at 1 PM on Saturday February 5 at the High School Auditorium in Orange City Iowa. Special speakers will attend to discuss Farm Bureau matters.
An unclear notice from Peters Harness and Shoe Stare advertises shoe and harness repairs. It mentions a Black team of Hosges aged eight and a weight of 3300 pounds, and a tracking capacity of 9000 pounds attributed to K. Hendriks. Earl Hayden is also noted.
The article details life in a forest lookout during the smokechaser season. It covers how lookouts are built and operated, why they stay aloft in rain and wind, and the demands of remote duty including long treks, pack mules, and scarce mail. It notes interactions with Indigenous people, appetite for cooking, and the solitary, strenuous schedule that stretches from May to October, with relief only if a fire is tamed or help arrives.
The Auxiliary of the American Legion will meet at Mrs. J C Wiggerman's home on Friday February 4 at eight oclock All members urged to attend We offer loans up to 100000 per acre on good improved land for 4 7 or 10 years at a low interest rate Private money also available If you need a loan visit D J Seanlan and Son
Center and Eagle Township notes recount local visits and events. Jad McDoughal and children visited relatives. Brown and Houlton families traveled to Sioux City. Miller Richardson welcomed a son. Margaret Glazier taught a program at Center No. 9. deaths and illnesses noted, including Karl Thomas's drowning death in Sioux City and Caroline Hilton's funeral in White S. D. Local school and church communities are active with visits, travel, and celebrations among residents.
The Munger brothers moved to Kadoka North Dakota in 1922 and now farm 114 sections. They raise oats corn barley potatoes alfalfa flax and cane while pastureting 200 hogs and raising cattle chickens and turkeys. They claim beef and pork cost half what they would on $100 acre land and praise daily mail telephones good water neighbors churches and accessible markets and invite interests to contact H F Hunter agricultural agent in Chicago Union Station.
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