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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1941
Page
1
Sioux Center residents observe dangerous traffic on Main Street with parked vehicles blocking vision and pedestrians jaywalking. City officials say drivers slow for pedestrians, yet the hazard persists as Canadian and local through-traffic risk serious injury to jaywalkers. community observers debate impact on business and safety. Bob Schaber’s illness recovery and hopes for wife’s speedy recovery noted amid local civic reflections.
A wedding on Thursday January 30 at the Van Maanen home joined Wilhelmine Van Maanen to Tidhar Bregerga of Rock Valley. Rev H. J. Triezenberg performed the ceremony. A reception and two-course supper followed. The article also notes another wedding on Wednesday January 20 for Louise Manson and Pritz Koch at the brides parents home, with details of attire, attendants, and guests and a reception afterward.
A county gathering with the board of supervisors and county engineer approved the 1941 and 1933 road programs. About three miles of grading will proceed this year and roughly 30 miles may be graded again later, with extensive work planned across townships and green timbers affected.
Andree View Beck, brother of Mic and G Vermear of Rock Valles, formerly superintendent 4F of Hercules Powder Co., Ishpeming Michigan, was transformed to Ford Virginia plant. He is on special duty at Kensil Newsonseysaint as part of the National Defense program. The Radford plant employs thousands. construction boom created housing shortage but is expected to ease as growth continues.
Prisoners languish in He county jail as Sree Soardh and Team visit from the county. Teegie Leonard of Hawarden Magne Canton and Skogman Chatsworth attend the scene while Chris Visser serves a 25th anniversary holding open. A baby daughter born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Ba Scher adds to family joy.
The Mfissen Henvielia, Mine wie prd Gertrude Vande Verte, Joly Reekers, Dick Langstriat, Miss Gertrude De Leeuw and Chris De Léeuw, all of Orange City, along with Mrs. Joan De Boer and daughter Clare Jane, spent Thursday evening in the home of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Ven Woork.
Deadline approaches for apple tree orders with plans to plant varieties in a community co op. Slate College proposes planting one or two trees in 48 seats each and coordinating with Tomas. Local athletic events and rotary club activities noted alongside the project details.
Two editors from Rock Valley call on local papers and greet longtime friends. Editor Bowers purchases the Rock Valley Bee from Bro. Ualstead as he outlines a bright, brisk future for the paper in his original Boweronian style. Hynes of Rock Valley hosts visitors, sharing news and social ties across towns and counties.
Health officials confirm forty mumps cases in Abystle as residents face a rising outbreak. local clinics urge vaccination and seek to isolate affected individuals to curb spread.
February events include Lyon County Tournament from the 5th to 8th, Wiggerman’s 50th wedding anniversary on the 10th, the Francis McNamara and Coletta Stevens wedding on the 12th, W. Kooiman’s 25th wedding anniversary on the 18th, Mias Vander Berg and Altenna wedding on the 1st, Bronx County FB tournament from the 12th to 15th, and Tree wedding dance hosted by Mae and Colette on the 38th with invitation to all.
In Rock Valley the weekly livestock sale draws bidders from across the region every Thursday afternoon. Gerrit Harmelink runs the pavilion with a reputation for honesty and efficiency, while the Van Blak brothers and a large staff handle the busy market that attracts hundreds of consignors and buyers from near and far. Horse, cattle, sheep, and hay pass through the ring, and farmers view weight and quality as valuable education while keeping tabs on market trends.
A total of 659 vehicle licenses had been issued by H B Borks, chief of the automobile license division, by January. He estimates another 1500 applicants are in the mail awaiting action, bringing the potential total close to 7000. In 1940, 701% licenses were issued with a 10 percent monthly penalty starting January 31.
Farm Bureau and 4-H club members gathered at Giour Center this week for a skating party attended by about 125 youths. County committee met Tuesday morning to plan filling 387 mattress applications from Surplus Commodity Corporation and set up work centers. Mrs. William Grady hosted the Birthday Club. Mrs. Canley won the late hour prize and Julie Michier won the consolation. Close of the event featured lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Marzo Kessler visited. Also noted was the nine month old baby toy incident and a funeral service held for a baby who died of pneumonia in Rev. Vander Ooats church.
A chain of vehicle accidents at the Alton Corner overhead crossing on Highway 34 near Mtan Sinée leads to serious injuries for two youths and a driver admitting involvement. Authorities note repeated incidents since late last year and urge a stop sign to prevent further crashes. A hospital transfer to St. Joseph’s is planned for one victim. The report also covers community events at First Reformed church and local school notices.
A list of 43 United States aliens filing petitions to be naturalized is provided. The names include residents from the Netherlands Germany Canada Norway and Belgium, with current U S towns such as Orange City Sioux Center Rock Valley Hull Le Mars and Hospers and dates noting a March 6 1941 hearing at 1 00 PM in Council City. The roster features many Dutch and German emigrants along with a Canadian and a Norwegian, detailing their origins and current locales.
Clerk of Courts Dewey Wiers nia County Auditor Ty Van Wyk and County Hecortor Mil ite released for puib tigation next week. After the drawing Clerk Wiereng seated TH the box again samily times to drew another batdhs of jurors. The box originally contains over seven thousand hams.
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