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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1929
Page
9
The Methodist church ladies sponsored an antique display in the C. I. af A. Hall on Saturday with a catered supper raising over $80. Hundreds of items over a century old were shown including dishes dress images and muskets attracting many visitors to Rock Valley.
Doon area items report Mrs Bockhout of Doon died February 9 at McKennas hospital Sioux Falls after an operation funeral and burial at Rock Valley. Miss Lucey Gano Alcester is visiting niece Mrs Troy Barh. Hugo Glissman Doon farm residents welcomed a baby girl Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Brower Tr welcomed a baby boy Tuesday. Mrs Warne Inwood died from influenza funeral held in Inwood. Warne former Doon residents. Melvin Thompson visited Sioux City last week. Andrew Klorstad and daughter Mazel visited George Saturday. Birthday gathering for Cins Riche with cards. Arthur Freese and wife took infant son to Sioux Falls hospital. operation improved condition.
Council Bluffs and Omaha clash over a free bridge plan across the Missouri River. Street car land ownership obstructs the Lincoln Highway route, with over half a mile of the highway needing access through street car property. Senator Baird cites a law on private land condemnation for interstate bridge access.
The Milwaukee Road proposes a 1929 budget near 26 million dollars for additions, improvements, and capital charges. Equipment buys include passenger cars, engines, and freight cars. major works cover track elevation and signals. miscellaneous items add yards and bridges. payroll and purchases will boost commerce across 12 states with 60 000 employees. Cow Taxes total over 49 million.
Donald Shepard of Janesville Bremer county aged twelve suffered multiple fractures when a ditching machine injury on November 8th broke both legs and an arm. A surgeon repaired the limb with a hollow rectangular splint held by two screws and catgut. The splint and materials will dissolve as the bone heals and a perfect leg is hoped for if no complications arise.
First grade students present a George Washington program for the American Legion and Auxiliary at the D D of A hall with declamations and dramatizations. Rehearsals for the operetta Peggy and the Pirate continue after school as glee clubs prepare for a county contest. A dual declamatory contest is set for February 21 at Rock Valley high with performances from Rock Valley and Inwood.
The school outlines funding for operettas, Glee Club, basketball, plays, and debate from the student activities fund. Admission prices for games and performances are urged as the main source of income, with students urged to participate financially to sustain events and future shows.
C M Eldex visited Armour in business matters. Sebastin Beunieh returned from Alexandria to his parents. A number of residents traveled to Wright county Hull and Vella for visits and weddings. John Walpole sick with pneumonia. Reilly and Rielter returned from Chicago with stock. A store window was broken and gingham stolen. Elsie Corwin came home from Morningside for a Sunday visit.
Peter Leistra born April 21 1855 in Vynswn Netherlands died February 13 1920 at home in Rok Vidles aged 64 years 10 months 22 days. He married in 1884 and had four children one of whom Cora died in childhood. Surviving: wife Mrs T Anidmen of Orange City Iowa daughters Mrs AVL Myers of Rock Valley and Mrs Leistra of Growrie Iowa sons John Leistra of Rock Valley and Peter A Leistra of Growrie Iowa sister Mrs T Anidmen. Funeral held at First Reformed church Rock Valley with Rev Douwstra and Rev Collenbrander. interment Valley View Cemetery. The family thanks local friends for kindness and support.
Pastor R D Douwstra lists service times at 1:30 PM Botland service 3:10 PM Sabbath School 7:15 PM Young Peoples Society topic Why Christianity is the only viable belief Leader Thy Kingdom come thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven Matt 6 9 14 Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature Mark 16 14 14.
Miss Johanna Van Westerhuz en and Mr John Ter Wee wed at the bride’s parents home northwest of Ruel Valley last Thursday. A reception followed the ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mes Joe Van Westerhuz en, has many friends in the vicinity. The groom resides near Vairview and is well regarded. his family formerly lived in Rock Valley.
Sioux County notes report county spelling and declamatory contests at Sins Center and Hospers with nine speakers and strong training benefits. Basketball tournament at Main Center and Rock Valley exhibit praised. March school elections set. county superintendent CHAS HY spent Saturday in Settlers Township. Washington birthday programs planned. over 200 attendance awards mailed. military certificates pending.
Sale at Rock Valley Furniture Store extended another week due to bad roads. The sale continues to give those unable to attend a chance to shop, with the event ending Saturday March 2.
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