Rock Valley BEE honors near record Christmas seal drive
A follow up meeting for the Christmas Seal committee of Sioux County was held in Orange City on February 20. Miss Jackson of Boyden chaired the meeting. Rock Valley reported a total fund of 71.96, near the previous year’s 76, despite local bank failures. The Literacy Circle sponsors the work with Miss Clara Miller as chair, aided by Mesdames Hege and F Wiggerman. First aid rats were placed in schools and diphtheria inoculations discussed. County officers elected include chair and treasurer Nemeyer of Hull, vice president Jackson of Boyden, secretary Miss Clara Miller of Rock Valley, and financial chairman Mrs Hymans of Hull. The gathering included luncheon at the Hawkeye hotel. attendees from Rock Valley included Miss Clara Miller and Mesdames Hege and Halstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christtmas Seal Chixmen
Siokx
Orange City
Jackson
Boyden
Rock Valley
Clara Miller Chainman
Mesdames Hege
F. Wiggerman
Legion
Uder
Chatmann
Nemeyer
Hull
Clara Miller
Hymans
Mull
Juncheon
Hawkeye Hotel
Mesdames Hege and
Halstead
First National Bank of Rock Valley Credit Claims Notice
Treasury Department announces all potential claimants against The First National Bank of Rock Valley Iowa must file proofs with M C Ennor receiver within three months or claims will be disallowed. Signed by Comptroller J T O Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, D. C
First National Bank of
Rock Valley
Iowa
M. C. Ennor
Comptroller of the Currency
Unseasonal Warmth Breaks Then Freely Returns in Sioux County
A caller notes a rapid cold snap after a brief springlike interval as Old Man Winter asserts lingering authority. Frigid temperatures drop from about fifty to zero in under twelve hours. Farmers report freak ears of corn among crops, with H W Zimmerman near Rock Valley sending four ears in one, while Sioux County gains from CWA funds and president’s relief efforts impacting business and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Till
H. W .Zimmerman
Rock Valley
Zhamerman Bay
State College
Ames
CWA projects in motion and liquor bill debated in state
Orange City hosts a county meeting to plan new CWA projects and continue existing work, led by Rock Valley town officials. The Iowa state senate passes a liquor bill with debates ahead in the House and Senate. Will Rogers jokes about presidency and political jabs surface in broadcasts as Huey Long is praised by some. Asioux county faces a cash handling problem with two hundred thousand dollars in public funds and banks reluctant to pay 2 percent interest. The county seeks state help to place funds with a city bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Orange City
Rock Valley
State Senate
Lenate
Asioux County
Sioux Center
State Department
Death of Rock Valley Child Marlo Velgersdyk
Mr and Mrs Nick Velgersdyk mourn the death of their 7 year old son Marlo after a short illness pneumonia that developed into brain fever He was born February 17 1927 on a farm near Alvord The family moved to Rock Valley three years later He leaves four sisters Gladys E Margy A Myra D and Dena M Short funeral services were held at the home and burial followed at Inwood cemetery in Alvord Rock Valley friends extend sympathy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Velgersdyk
Marlo
Rom
Alvovid
Rock Valley
Gladys E
Margy A
Myra D
Dena M
Alvord
Inwood Cemetery
Farmers Take Out Loans On Corn
A list of corn loan applications filed in the past week shows numerous farmers, including Ed C. Johnson and Gerrit Vander Schuuf, requesting loans with various amounts. The long roster names many individuals and sums, reflecting a regional lending activity during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed C. Johnson
Henry and
Peter Klein
M. Vigteveen
J. Schaap
John Willard Te Grotten
H. Austin
John Calsbeek
John Kirkpatrick
Martin Brinke
Henry Bosman
Otto Heien
George R. Bartlet
Gerrit Vander Schuuf
Phil Jacobs
Andrew Beummel
Dirk Jr
Sian
van Surksum
Leo Reuter
Jane Roos
Hugh Byrne
Martin Bykehorn
Chalmer Satter
Ed Moss
Angst Sohl
Athert
Tint L. Rens
Public School Notes First Grade and Class Activities
Public school notes summarize first grade activities with readings, crafts, and a valentine box event. Second grade students chosen as mail carriers and a valentine exchange are noted along with a cake and ice cream birthday surprise for Feynour Gannink. Fourth and fifth grades report arithmetic averages and a perfect score, plus reading of Kilpling's Jungle Book during opening exercises.
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Helen Rae Vander Berg
Jerry Brandts
Kenneth Bonthuis Jioyce Davisson
Shirley Ann Sewick
Anitionetie
Dolores Achatz
Viva Jane Beumer
Bach
Berman Drayvestion
Mermina ‘Vande Weerd
Peter Vande Velde
Kilpling
Local grade spelling winners and upcoming declamatory contest
Winners in sixth grade were Viola Schutz and Lucille Van Geest. Seventh grade victors were Margaret Bemier and Lois Roorda, while eighth grade winners were Emlin Lock and Catherine Ver Doorn. Final contest winners were Wilmin Lowk, Lois Roorda, and Viola Schutz. Declamatory contest set for February 23 in high school assembly with oratorical selections in the afternoon and humorous and dramatic classes at 7:30. Afternoon admission five cents. evening paid admissions cover both sessions. Sioux County Tournament results: Rock Valley lost to Orange City in round one. Orange City won the tournament/Sioux Center finished second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Schutz
Lucille van Geest
Margaret Bemier
Lois Roorda
Emlin Lock
Catherine Ver Doorn
Wmlin Lowk
Lois ‘Roorda
Rock. Valley
Orange City
Sioux County
First Reformed Church Morning Service and Activities
The First Reformed Church offers a 9:30 A.M. Holland service on Paulus in Athena with Luke 22:3-6 as the gospel focus and a second sermon on the Cross theme. Sunday school at 7:45 P.M. includes M. Christian Endeavor and a discussion on Great Religious Leaders of Tomorrow. Men’s League meets Monday evening with Bible discussion on Acts 3 and a special speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Paulus
Jesus
Christian Endeavor
Bertha van Rooyen
Men's League
Plato Township Social Visit Roundup
Local families list visits to friends and relatives across Plat o Township including Jom Koedam Miller Van Beek Dekker Dierks and Gayer households. Notable reunions include Elmer Norby meeting Edwin Miller for the first time since military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jom Koedam
John Wissink
Edwin A. Miller
John Miler
Rock Valley
John van Beek
New Deapee City
Chris Dekker
I. C. Dierks
Chis Dekker
Albert Rekder
Gotlob Gnayer
Fred Gayer
Arthur
Chas. Gayer, Sr
Walter Moore
Tartheran Undies
B Devan
FB. Dierks
Melvin Tarrell
F. C. Dierks
Musk Additions for Australian Bush Gaits
The note argues for adding a musk type to the list of sources to match Australian bush conditions. It suggests a timer and a gat to fill the air with a wusky odor.
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BEE
A. L.halstead
Rock Valley Creamery Co
Will Rogers
Will
Folke
Huey Long
Rs Gee
Bell System
TS iPeter van Egdom
Ricahrd Ravenswaay
Ed Vander Schaaf
John N. Bloemendaal
Fred Woelber
Ih. A. Winter
John Rensink
Gus Blankespoor
John W. Beyer
Nick Renter
Peter van den Berze
A. Deppe
W. J. Brower
Paul van Kekerix Theatrore Serek
Albert Beltionn
Ralph Menning, Sr
John Sitenfad
N. Z. McCabe
Nick Roghair
Bert Keizer
Edward Roos
Peter Smit
Henry Schroeder
J.M. Muth
BT. Bilts
Gerrit Roos
Gerrit. J. Meyer
W. R Boelsma
Dan Wesselink
Gerard Reinders
Peter de Jager
Pearson G
Vande Brake
Koop Wreekers
Kerry Joe Dykstra
Henry Romberg
B. Blankespoor
Avie Boeve
Chas, Kleinhesselink
Mirs
Mary Pick
John van Ess
Dr. Boos
John HL Bilts
Clarence Probst
Cornelius Swets
John Vande Weerd
Herman Hulst
Arthur Rensink
Bert
de Jager
Lena Servic
Alyda Doornward
D. , Raak
B.J. Pennings
Sam Wynia
John Ter Wee, Jr
George W. Pass
Edsyard de Boer
N. J. Haupert
A. van Kalsheek
Osvar Loe
van Petrick
Herman Meyn
John) A. van Roekel
Clarence Vander Zwang
Henry V. Fennema
W. F. Baack
Stewart Cooper
Avchie Kostey
Peter W. de Jager
Voortman
John G
van Oort
Bruce Vandemere
Thurst K and
Grant Chap- Wan
Ene
Nem
Nening
ATA
District Court OF
JQWA
I. A. Anirew
Plainbift
State Bank of
Rock’ ‘Valley
Chicago
Chnois
East Washington Heights
Range 14
Cook County
Hingis
Orange’ City
Town
D. W. Bates
Pearl Smith
Mayo Clinic
Public
Plato Township
Orpheum Theatre
George O’brien In
Fontier Marshall
Old California
SUN
MON
Joan Crawford
Clark Gable
Dancing Lady
Alsa Cartoon
MGM Newsreel
Frankie Darrow
H. L. Hoffmann
C. F. Redlich
Minneapolis
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