Costly But Valuable State Service Reflections
In Stowe county and Towser district discussions praise Rep. Martin D. Van Oosterhow for his role on powerful committees amid varied views on legislation. He faces high living costs during sessions and is noted for foresight in lawmaking while Shellie G. York, World War II hero and Ventress county board chair, is highlighted for public service and defense readiness.
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Stowe County
Towa
Martin D. van Ooster
Rep. van
Shellie G. York
Ventress County
Tena
York
Younge
Lie Country
Individual Attention in Draft Deferment Policy Debate
South Carolina draft officials and C A Dykstra discuss selective service in Aiken County arguing for individualized deferment decisions to preserve essential skilled workers and protect national safety. They warn against blanket classifications and note past wartime lessons about furloughs and maintaining critical industry.
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Shinilly
Serview Iralungs
Aiken County
South Carolina
Direkior Dyksizn
Gromier
Maighs
Nimie
Saade
Direcor Dykstra
Putting The Best Foot Forward In Rock Valley
Report outlines a booming spring in Rock Valley with plans for a county women’s convention, Ninth district American Legion gathering, and the opening of baseball season. Merchants prepare to spruce streets and storefronts as visitors from across the county arrive for events and a community uplift drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Ciis
Elean
Jane
Rack River
Sioas
Ninth District
Income Tax Grief and New Filing Details
The Bee begins four series on the federal income tax by the Internal Revenue Service. All individuals with gross income of 600 dollars or more and married couples with 3000 dollars or more must file. Notices say changes reduce the gross income threshold from 5000 to 2000 dollars for tax returns. A deputy collector will visit Sheldon March 11 and March 10–15 to assist in filing at Rock Rapids city hall February 25. Returns use Form 1040 or 1040A depending on income. The tax rate is 4 percent with a 1 percent surtax on income over 4000 and a federal 10 percent on combined tax and surtax. Farmers may deduct expenses for crops, including seed, seed, repairs, and travel. Each business location may claim deductions for business at each site. The article remains unclear on several details.
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Wilds
Silly Fent
Huvy
Sue the Bee
Revanue
Fersons
Wally Sernice
Sheldon
Rock Teypids
Bae
Sioux County i
Congress and Harrington Face Senate Debate on Aid
In Washington, D C Congressman Vincent Harrington weighs proposals for American aid to England amid a heated partisan clash. Debates focus on productive capacity, defense, and constitutional limits as lawmakers consider the scope and timing of assistance.
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England
Congress
Fragmented debate on president, pacifism, and policy
A garbled document discusses presidential authority over the Navy and security measures, critiquing appeasement and urging national unity. It references Munich, lease lend acts, Farm Aid, and proposals like the Harvardian amendment, touching on domestic and export policy amid wartime strain.
Thought Gems on Friendship and Truth Across Texts
A fragmented collage explores friendship and belief with references to historical figures and authors. The text muses on genuine friendship, mutual understanding, and the value of prudent companions, weaving quotes and attributions in a dated documentary tone.
Benefit a Success at Or Pioum Theatre Tuesday Night
A crowded benefit show at the Or Pioum theatre Tuesday night, courtesy of George Thacker, drew a sizable crowd. Firemen’s fund raffle reportedly raised about $65 to $70, and organizers praise Mr Thacker for the strong support and successful community effort.
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Or Pioum Theatre
George Thacker
Tray Abe
Firemen
Funil
Thaoker
Beecham and Snaulding A Storied Violinist Tale
The article chronicles Beecham and Snaulding as eminent musicians. It traces Snaulding's early debut in youth, harsh criticism, and the turning point when the European press spotlighted him. The narrative covers wartime service, bravery, and later acclaim as one of the great artists honored in America.
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Great Britain
Beecham
Cinthes James
Amerie Widi Quees
Bride To Be Honored At Miscellaneous Shower
Henrietta D Van Maanen was guest of honor at a misc shower last Wednesday evening at the home of John Kovimna Jr hosted by Mrs Gowriy Van Maanen Henrietta A Van Moanen and Artie Stogenga The event focused on sharing memories and goodwill with guests reporting a good time A food course inachem was served to conclude the enjoyable occasion.
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Amins
Henrietta D. van Maanen
Ulohn Kovismna, Jr
Gowriy van Maanen
Henrietta A., van Moanen
Artie Stogenga
New Baby Daughter Born in Wisconsin
Mr and Mrs Dave Tibbette announce the birth of a baby daughter on February 1 at their home in Alkinven Wisconsin. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs G Swith. Mrs Sunil and Mr Stilt are mentioned as visiting. Mr Stilt planned to return home Sunday.
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Amd
Dave Tibbette
Letha Swith
Alkinven
Wis
Swith
Altsinson
Sunil
Stilt
Students Split On War Policy At Morningside College
At Morningside College 208 students voted 275 to 75 with several undecided supporting a united British stand against foreign aggression. Nine months ago 207 students favored U.S. entry only after continental attack. now most oppose entering the European conflict and favor defending Latin American nations.
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M Geil
Morningside College
Seve Ieral
United States
Latin
Days of Long Ago in Rock Valley
In the days of long ago, many utility mains in Rock Valley froze and a baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Simon Von Duyn. Cormie De Huy spent a week in Des Moines attending a dealers event. Dr and Mrs A B Lock hosted a dinner at 6:30 p.m. with an evening of Earl’s in their home. The Var Zee marked his third anniversary as adverse weather delayed weddings, sales, and other events due to snow drifts and blizzards.
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Woley
Rock Valley
Tene de Vring
Cormie de Huy
Des Moines
Simon von Duyn
A. BE. Lock
Ike Var Zee
Ten Years Ago War Marriage and Bank Holiday Notes
Ten years ago in 1931 pairs began marriage plans on Valentine Day while banks observed four holidays under banking law. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Karl Klein. A small child suffered severe scalding when attempting to lift a cloth from a table causing burns to hand and throat. The Remerdé family welcomed a daughter.
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Anus Ransehou
Aml
Lee Fane
Falentine
Huby Ich
Abr
Amd
Karl Klein
Vox Melen
Elawar Remerdé
Fifteen Years Ago In San Francisco Marriages Noted
A 1928 column recalls marriages including Maia cermin to Saryeoh Awltheng at St Marys Cathedral San Francisco and Miss Roe sena Moorlng to Albert Vell kamp. Fox Phoenix Abs. G. W. Jaenhs visits Helicon and Inne. Wiggerman travels to California. Palucs, Rock Valley creamery manager, mourns father’s death. Ceara Brundsauy and Tada Vugieveen wed as worknmities.
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Mins Maia Cermin
St. Mary's Cathederal
San Francisco
Saryeoh Awltheng
Tada Vugieveen
Ceara Brundsauy
Abs
G. W. Jaenhs
Fox Phoenix
Avizenn
Helicon
Hom
Mes. J
Wiggerman
California
Thel Palucs
le Rock Valley Creamery
de Guttenburg, Inne
Roesena Moorlng
Albert Vellkamp
Twenty Years Ago in Mitchell and Surrounding News
A reminiscence notes Homer Tacos of Mitchell staying with parents in Rock Alley. A baby girl born to Superintendent and Mrs Irvin, Lora to Mr and Mrs John Den Boer, and Brenda Grossenbarg of Newhall visits. Freight car wreck on the Great Northern near Perkins spills oil. several cars overturned. John Raimi leaves for Des Moines, where he reportedly died. mentions American Legion meeting.
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Homer Tacos
Mitchell
Rock ¥ Alley
Irvin
John den Boer
Mies Brenda Grossenbarg
Xewal
Iowa
Great Northern Road
Perkins
John Raimi
Des Moines
Ie Plinnefty
Cogswell Couple Honored At Yeoman Lodge Meeting
Twenty five years ago in 1918 AJ and Mrs B Cogswell were honored at the Yeoman lodge meeting with a silver spoon set and a gift. R Klay AJ Witis and Wm Schoutées traveled to Des Moines for a farmers cooperative meeting. Totia Kurvink went to Hancock Minnesota for business. Market prices listed include meat 97.00 to 7.95, beef 38.00 to 6.75, oats 41n to 430, barley Me to O50, eggs 28r.
Marriage unite Misa Cora Tinker and Cornelius Gaalswyk
THIRTY YEARS AGO 9th Misa Cora Tinker and Cornelius Gaalswyk were united in marriage A girl was born to Mr and Mrs R VandeVegte BD Sater was a business caller at Haundlabung A fe scientist arrived from Canada where he had been visiting several months Misa Litas and Miss Loken of Sinneapolis planned to open a mil finery shop in Rock Valley Mr and Mrs WW Potts arrived for a visit with Mrs Potts mother due brothers they live s at Tada Srave
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Misa Cora Tinker
Cornelius Gaalswyk
Ais
R. VandeVegte
WW. Potts
Potts
Tada Srave
Alary Annet te Solon Marries Stanley Gibson Ahar dock
A verseful notice records the marriage of Alary Annette Solon to Stanley Gibson Ahar dock. The ceremony occurred on Valentines Day at BL Maryfathurch Lavelyood with details continued on page Sexen.
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Alary Annette Solon
Stanley Gibson Ahardock
Lavelyood
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Maryland
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Cary
Ford Motor Company
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Eor
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Muisiuttel
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Ayr
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Ceczo
Oliver Twendeil
Earth 9
Heavet
Mary Thaker Foibey
Pnwiderstood
Abel Bownard
Euripites
Aildison
Music Shop
Andy Woolfries
Iowa State College
Wolf Shop
Ayes
Iowa Public Service Company
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