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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1941
Page
2
Sizable turnout of neighbors, relatives, and friends visited in homes across town Sunday and Saturday. Numerous names from Hudson Sioux City Worthington and nearby farms attended services, dinners, and social events. A Mayo Clinic note and a Joyful birthday anniversary marked the weekend’s small town activity with many travelers stopping by relatives.
Fragmented sermon excerpt critiques modern religion, arguing the cross reveals humanity’s folly and sin. It contrasts worldly happiness with Christ’s sacrifice, condemns self-love, and asserts God’s love manifests through the redemptive power of the cross. Names referenced include Bir, Mrs Will Serck, Loree, and Harold Milles.
A Thursday night blaze destroyed the Big J.C. Lang department store in Alton, with its stock of groceries hardware paints and more. Firefighters saved nearby homes and a gas station area as water from cisterns kept roofs from freezing. two shifts fought the flames through the night, with volunteer crews praised for prompt response and support from the village.
A shower at Miss Kathteen Skibo's home honored Bebmary Mulder Miss Generitye. Hostesses Catherine Tubhers Kath oen Slobe Muriel De Jong and Mrs Braulvei served luncheon to attending Misses Leola Waghers Marjorie Trower Arlene Wank Alydna Roétmimn Phylls Bloemonian Edith Rermy and Eugene Mulder James Heston. Those unable to attend included Misses Tune Yacuhers Generieve Mabets Priscila Vande Brake Gertrude De Blouw Arlo Mullenburg.
Entertainer Entertains numerous guests including Mesdames Al Roor and others for a series of afternoons on Thursday. A delicious luncheon was served in a cordial setting with many attendees enjoying talk and tea.
John Lab vor g and Miss Margaret Jose are named as the central figures in a local society note, linking Mr and Mrs with the newly joined couple. The fragmentary item hints at a wedding or engagement event within a small community, naming the principals involved.
The community records multiple weddings and engagements including the marriage of Ms. Green in Greenville and a Sunrayge ceremony near Second Reformed church. Social notes report quilting parties, illnesses, and family gatherings in Storm Lake, Orange City, and nearby towns, with travel plans to Sioux Center and Lennox for commemorations and visits.
A man identified as the Phantom forger, known to authorities as a long time check forger, faced charges for altering and cashing forged checks across multiple states including Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. He used fake accounts and altered documents to cash stolen funds, with investigations detailing his methods and eventual capture near Preston, Minnesota.
At the Orange City Hawkere Motel on Thursday February 23 the Sioux County Federal Land Bank association held a meeting with all county sections represented. J H De Jong spoke as president and reports showed capital stock of 752,080 and 414 Federal Land Bank loans totaling 3,022,700. Directors elected were De Jong and F W Roots for three year terms, William Colich and Henry Griend for two year terms, and W M Scholten for one year. Officers named were C J De Jong president J W Toote vice president G J Siebe secretary treasurer Florence Heemsten assistant. Loan committee members chosen were G I De Jong W Toote and J J austaik with H M Sebott er as alternates.
A jumble of local visits and gatherings appears with names like Mrs. Van Pourson and the Oggen family in Pipestone, church events at First Reformed, and a corn drive for Corsica relief. Basketball scores show Marie High defeating Liberty Consolidated while volunteers donate 271 bushels of corn and 1520 dollars in cash to aid relief efforts.
Poland China bred sow sale to be held at the Shel- War Liveator tented in Sheldon Iowa on Monday February 7 starting at 1 oclock. Catalog lists 40 year aged stock and a variety of items with gifts offered. Local breeders Koths and Joe Holland promote the sale of livestock and equipment.
A series of social mentions highlight parish events and visitors. Names include Mr and Mrs Peter Peursem and Mrs Gere rt Vas Peursem as well as Mrs Charles Mieras hosting Ladies Aid. Visitors listed comprise De Jager and family, De Jaget, Hassalton guests, and others from Granze City and Hull.
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