Berghuis Divorce Plea Amid Sioux Center Marriage Note
County court notes list T Berghuis seeking a divorce from Cornelia Berghuis with marriage at Sioux Center on January 2, 1919 and desertion alleged April 1, 1925. The record also covers various debt claims, administrators appointed, and probate actions among residents of Rock Valley, Hawarden, Orange City, Remsen, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Berghuis
Cornelia Berghuis
Sioux Center
Clarence Keegan
Rock Valley
Elvira Schemmer
John F. Pierre
Hawarden
Amelia Letehenberg
Granville
Peter Faber
Orange City
Lydia Huizengs
Stons
Remsen
Loretta Miller
Alton
Gerrit E. Horstman
Anzelena
Holland
Win
van Zanten
Gertrude Dordant
John Vogelzang
Chatsworth Gertie
M. Timmons
Sioux County Schools Update on Elections Contests and Drama
Sioux County announces school officers mailed to all districts. Directors election set for the second Monday in March. Chas H. Tye leaves for Boston as NEA delegate, about ten days. County spelling contest at Orange City March 17. County basketball tourney February 23 and 24. About 400 tenth graders took last week’s ninth grade exams. grading will take 4 to 5 weeks. New library books sent countywide, funded by the county under a library law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County
Chas H. Tye
Boston
National Education Association
Iowa
Mr. Tye
Court House
Orange City
Brothers Plan Airplane Redesign in Fairmont
Henry and Frank Greiner, expert mechanics from Fairmont Minnesota, have purchased an airplane delivered Thursday. They intend to remodel the craft and build a new ship according to their own ideas with plans to equip it to meet their needs and gain approval from their friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Frank Greiner
Jas
Fairmont
Minn
Greiner Brothers
Denison Aviator Clarence Chamberlain Praised Abroad
The Christian Science Monitor lauds former Denison resident Clarence Chamberlain for advancing aviation. It notes his two goals: extending the endurance record and a 30 000 mile national lecture tour on aviation. Chamberlain remains selfless and aims to benefit his profession and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Monitor
Col. Lindbergh
The
Monitor
Denison
Iowa
Clarence Chamberlain
New York
Germany
Chamberlain
Amworthy
Governor Hammill Calls Special Session for Bond Issue
Governor Hammill issues a special session call for March 5 to consider a $100,000,000 bond issue to pave state primary roads. Support from members in both houses is strong. fifty seven deputies have voted bonds. If approved, bonds will be repaid from the gasoline tax collected by the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammill
General Assembly of
Legion Auxiliary notes meet in CG D A hall
The Legion and Auxiliary held their monthly meeting in the CG D A hall with many in attendance. A report on the Indian Blanket Carnival showed about 300 dollars raised. Delegates were named for the Des Moines Legion Conference including Commander E J Eva and Adjutant Gerit Van Nimwegen with alternates Harvey Barnard and Elmer Miller. The Auxiliary provided lunch, and the post hopes to reach 100 percent membership by March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Des Moines
E. J. Eva
Gerit van Nimwegen
Harvey Barnard
Elmer Miller
Collenhaugh Motor Co Takes Star and Durant Agency
J. M. Collenhaugh and son have taken the agency for the Star and Picant cars. They expect to have a Star car in town this Friday for a demonstration and invite interested buyers to call at their garage to see the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collenhaugh Motor Co
Star and Durant Agency
J. M. Collenhaugh and Son
Ecallcat
Four H Club Pledge Promotes Rural Youth Development
The 4 H Club pledge describes four aims My Head to clearer thinking My Heart to greater loyalty My Hand to career service and My Health to better living. The pledge supports rural community programs and Farm Bureau exhibits praised at the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Farm Bureau
Ice Forces Airplane to Land Near Grennell
Trans continental air mail pilot T Kaufman was forced to land four miles south of Grinnell on February 6 after rain and a cold front caused heavy mail weight to cling to the aircraft. Ranfman’s car load held 31 mail pouches, 1000 pounds of which were registered mail. Mail departed Grinnell by train. Also noted: a bay horse named Bulquesday is listed among a fragmented obituary or notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Kaufman
Grinnell
Jasper Copty
Griumell
Milwaukee Letter From John De Fries Delights Halstead
Milwaukee dated February 5 1925 from John De Fries to Halstead describes city life in Milwaukee Wisconsin praising fine weather and new developments. He mentions a $75 000 police station a future central city area two blocks from home, a courthouse on Day Street, 100 more street cars, Sears Roebuck store nearby, and factory stove production figures. He invites friends to write or visit, notes a pet squirrel, and says he may not return to the hometown soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Halstead
I Iy
Siunner
Ceday Street
Sis
Sears and Roebuck Company
Arthur Clement
Arthur
Lake Michigan
Rork Valley
Wisconsin
John DE Fries
Four Couples at Marriage Altar Attema De Boer Wedding
Miss Sadie Attema and Mr. Jerry De Boer wed Tuesday February 14 in a ceremony with relatives present. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Attema, resides near Rock Valley and is highly respected. The groom is a well regarded young man with good habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Attema
Jerry de Boer
Ags
R. G. Attema
Rock Valley
Dordant Van Zanten Wedding Unites Lebanon and Rock Valley Couple
Miss Gertrude Dordant of Lebanon and Mr Wim Van Zanten of Rock Valley were married on Tuesday in Lebanon in a ceremony attended by relatives and friends. The bride is well known in Lebanon, the groom in Rock Valley where he has many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Dordant
Lebanon
Wim. van Zanten
Rock Valley
Be Boer Cleveringa Wedding at Rock Valley
Miss Hattie De Boer and Mr. Cleveringa wed at the bride’s parents home near Rock Valley on February 26 in a small gathering of relatives and friends. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. De Boer, has longtime ties to the area and many friends. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cleveringa, grew up locally, and the couple will reside on a farm east of Rock Valley for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be Boer—Cleveringa
Hattie de Boer
Mr. Cleveringa
Rock Valley
J. G. de Boer
Ralph Cleveringa
Mrs. Cleveringan
Jrd
Kemperma Kooistra Wedding Near Rock Valley
Miss Jennie Kemperma and Mr Marthy Kooistra wed last Thursday at the Rock Valley home, witnessed by relatives. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs R Kemperma, is well regarded and has many local friends. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs John Kooistra, is described as a fine young man. They will reside on a farm northwest of Rock Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Kemperma
Marthy Kooistra
Hride
Rage
Rock Valley
Vir R. Kemperma
the Croom
John Kooistra
Beet Sugar Factory to be Reopened in Belmond
The Belmond beet sugar factory will reopen after Midwestern Sugar Co. of Denver purchased the plant. Representatives plan contracts with Northwestern Iowa farmers for a large upcoming acreage, as the Belmond plant had been idle last season while the Mason City facility handled local crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmond
Town
Midwestern Sugar Co
Denver
Iowa
Mason City
Bridges Across Missouri and Mississippi Rivers Approved
The report from Congress shows bills favoring bridge construction across the Missouri River between Washington County Nebraska and Harrison County Iowa. The Senate approved a Mississippi River bridge at Lansing, and the House endorsed a bridge at McGregor and extended the Sabula bridge deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Iowa
House
Missouri River
Wasington County
Nebraska
Harrison County
Senate
Mississippi River
Lansing
McGregor
Sabula
Jasper County to Vote on Bonds for Gravel Roads
Jasper County will submit a $500,000 bond issue to voters to gravel 135 miles of secondary county roads. The rural districts filed a petition after a change in law now requires a countywide majority vote. The measure seeks funds for highway improvements once approved by the voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper County
Board of Supervisors
Soldier Preference Law Upheld in Albia Appointment Case
The Albia Iowa Board of Supervisors selected Ray Combs as steward of the poor farm over other applicants. Allen Bunte, a World War veteran, sued to challenge the preference, and Judge E. Wells sustained him, setting aside Combs' appointment per the court decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Ray Combs
Allen Bunte
E. §. Wells
Large Trees Transplanted by Capital City Nursery
FE Agnew of Red Oak, Iowa, wanted two large maple trees moved. The trees stood about 30 feet tall, ten inches in diameter. Capital City Nursery of Des Moines conducted the operation. Workers dug around the trees while ground was frozen, retaining eight feet of soil around and four feet deep to preserve roots, then wrapped the mass in canvas with a tackle attached and hauled it to Wales prepared for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TV. FE
Agnew
Red Oak
Towa
Des Moines
Wales
Harness Repair and Oil at Greiner's Harness Store
Greiner's Harness Store advertises honest repairs and oiling for harnesses, guaranteeing no kerosene is used in their harness oil. The shop asserts satisfaction with its harness work and invites customers to bring in their harnesses for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greiner
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Thomas Willemsen
Washer Bros
Herbert Dean
Binder Canvass
D. B. Gamble
J. F. Rogers
E. C. Fedderson
Eldora Hellerieber
Floyd Flihr
Forum
Tandford
Chas Smit
Lammire Smit
State Hospital
Cherokee
Edward Evans
Lauretta Nells
Henry Vanier Sehaaf
Lovicy Evans
Hattie Brink
H. A. Bandy
Allie Louis
Oostechuis James Broodward
Anne Antit
Cleve Antit
Mary Warntjes
Henry Amijes
Henry J. Vander Vaa
State Bank of
P. BD. van Oosterhout
C. A. Walhof
C. Rozeboom
Pylman
Asst
Gov
Legion-Auxiliary Notes
Legion and Auxiliary
CG D
Dick Steck Estraved
Bulquesday
Show
DR. R. M. Schutz
Rock Valley, Owa
Attema— de Boer Wedding
Missippi
Missouri Rivers
First National Bank
Rock Valley, Iowa
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