Life Story of A Self Made Wan
Reminiscences of Sherman S. Bollesfeld, a Rock Valley native who rose from humble beginnings to public office and business success. The piece recalls his Iowa roots, moves to Los Angeles, friendships, and influential roles, ending with note of his passing and legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellflower
Calif
Dear Halstead
Bee
Shennan Elles
Jesfield
Brown
Sin
Skerm
Grant Harrington
The
Register
Sbherm
Rock
Ian
Hartington
Iuwa
Harrington
Robbie Reantree
Jennie Rounwee
Bollesfeld
Sherm
Syestfard Ho
Los Angeles
Lefacor & Bellestiell
Los Ange
Rock Valley Register remembers Grant Harrington leader
Partial text recalls Grant Harrington and his impact on Rock Valley Register readers. The fragment hints at a tribute by older residents and a respected figure remembered by the community, with references to Hagelin and other names suggesting local prominence.
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Rock Valley Register
Grant Harrington
Car Destroyed In An Accident Near Creamery Bridge
Dr. Win Kineen of Rock Valley was in a Ford Model A when the auto left the grade near the Creamery Bridge. The car plunged and overturned into flames, wrecking the vehicle. Kineen sustained knee injuries but survived, with minor bruises noted the next day.
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Win, Kineen
Creamery Br
Wineen
Leo Aurit
Rock Valley
Inser
Creamery Bridge
Kineen
Rock Rapids Holiday Update From Local Residents
Rock Rapids shoppers Mrs L Thompson and son Melvin and Lyman Robson visited. Mr and Mrs Paul Trigg moved household goods to Doon and plan to live on East Minn Street. Doris Glisenwin spends Christmas at parental home. Liane Miller returns from Brookings to hometown. Families from Rock Valley visit C Awrheima home in Baulay. Hieney Stueven and family and Hazel Klovstad shopped Saturday. August Ross Sylvester Buis and Walter Schulty at Town College return. Geo Engelking on medical list this week. Toyosa Schultz from Sioux City on vacation at home. Lutheran church held Christmas program Sunday evening. Rey Hil of Mankato visiting in C D Buis household.
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L. Thompson
Melvin
Lyman Robson
Rock Rapids
Paul Trigg
Perkins
Doon
Une Andres
East Minn Street
Doris Glisenwin
Liane Miller
Brookings
M. D
C.andbuis
Joan
Rock Valley
C. Awrheima
Baulay
Hieney Stueven
Hazel Klovstad
Henry Bozbygan
Wisc
C Ross
August Ross
Sylvester Buis
Walter Schulty
Town
Jane
Jane Satued Uf
Shemer
Geo. Engelking
Minn
Toyosa Schultz
Sioux City
Lutheran Church
Rey Hil
Mankato
C.D
Track Operators Must Have Permit Under New Iowa Law
A Iowa regulation requires track operators to obtain permits from the State Board of Rate Commissioners. Operators must file by January 1, 1930, with insurance, surety bonds, and a $5.90 fee per truck. The rule targets those who operated in 1929 and extends penalties to those who fail to apply, with thousands potentially affected. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs James Kruik of Doon on January 7.
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Towa
Towa Board of Railroad
Somedasions
Wil Wes
Poliies Oy
Ein Pax
Saffire
Nmst
Towa Board of Rate Commisioners
State House
Moines
Tnt
Leyal Peer
Veletinn
Ming
James Kruik
Doon
Assessors Hold Meeting at County Court House
Sioux County assessors met at the court house on December 2 and were briefed by County Auditor Wim Van Roeke on personal property assessments for 1930. The notice outlines dog licenses, delinquent fees, and township duties to collect the road poll tax for males aged 21 to 45 residing outside corporate towns.
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Sioux County
Court House
Wim. van Roeke
Aditur
Forty-Third General Assembly
GB Wall Former Rock Waller Resident Died in Phillip South Dakota
G B Wall a former Rock Waller resident died at the home of his daughter Mrs 8 Byrnes in Phillip South Dakota on December 18 He had visited his daughter 1 W Ressler in Custer South Dakota and enjoyed good health until five weeks before death His remains were buried beside his wife who preceded him Several sons and three daughters mourn his passing including Aiud Walk Clan Wall of Chi berlain D Burt Byrnes Mrs 8 S Byrnes Mrs 8 Hughes and Mrs A W Kessler
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G. B. Wall
Rock Waller
Lhisness
S.D
Ted
Tome
Herlain
Buriel
Churhine
Feares
Walle
Chiberlain
8S. Byrne
Prediction of Iowa land prices at fair meeting
President Charles B Cameron of the state fair board predicts land values will rise toward 300 dollars per acre over years at the recent Ste J Al Suriety meeting. The statement references past figures and property sales in Che area.
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Lowa
Charles B. Cameron
Pave State Fair Board
Hae
Ian
Che
Twenty Years Ago News Items Rev Haupt and Family
Rev Christian Haupt and family from Jessup Town arrived Thursday as guests of relatives. Haupt will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday and the following Sunday. Peter McKellar left for Parker. RB OE Walpole returned from Minnesota after visiting relatives. Mrs W E Blatherwick visited Rock Valley friends and former teacher Anna Evang. Blatherwick moved to Nashua and then Drake Ohio. Lar poiches, Mrs Bien visiting. Finetsla trip for business. John Veldbuont started Wednesday for All his sections. G Mostrad reported forty acres of wheat on the farm west of town. J Pa of Linux Center bought land. Buck left with relatives. Tater plans visits.
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Christian Haupt
Jessup
Haupt
Presbyterian Church
Peter McKellar
Parker
RB. OE
Walpole
Ins
Tanesek
Mim
Vektt AL
Grardian Danham
Fir
Sanbory
W. E. Bhatherwick
Rock Valley
Anna Evang
My. Blatherwick
Nashua
Prac Metheine
Drake
SN. O
Finetsla
Martin D To
James Mulfenbere
John Veldbuont
G. Mostrad
J. Pa
Linux Center
B. Buck Lett
Mrs. Tater
Frank Zeeman Dead Remembrance Set for Friday
Frank Zeeman formerly of Rock Valley dies morning after a long illness. He will be laid to rest in Rock Valley with funeral services to be held Friday, remembered by many older residents of the valley.
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Frank Zeeman
Rock Nin Cheralkes
Awa
Rock Valley
IOWA Pioneers All Year Road Build Surges in 1930 Plan
IOWA plans to build over 750 miles of all season roads annually funded without direct property tax. The report cites 1930 motor vehicle licensing, farm outputs, and county totals with livestock and non agricultural products contributing to statewide gross income. It notes county figures like Mount Pleasant and Osage and lists farm product values including milk poultry and wool.
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Iowa
E. W. Deake
Old
Cassee
OWA
HOWA
Peace Lutheran Church New Year Message at Plato Township
The Peace Lutheran Church of Plato Township calls for reflection as the new year begins. Pastor Breithauer notes the church will conduct a divine service at Alvord Lucker church on January 1st due to the Plato church lacking a minister.
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Plato Township
Peace Lutheran Church
Jesus
Coucuet
Lucker An
Alvord
Ag, Breithauer
Mourn Death of Baby Daughter in Taek Valley
Mrs. Brandania and Mr. Brandania mourn the loss of their infant daughter in Taek Valley. The service was held Tuesday afternoon at the Christi Wefoorn al elevelr of Ruek Vato. The bereaved express sorrow as family and friends gather to remember the child.
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Dave
A. Brandaiia
Brandania
Robert Meta
Taek Valley
Nev
Critter
Ruek
Christmas Eve Children Service Draws Crowded Attendees
A large crowd gathered for the Christmas Eve children’s service led by Rev. Bretthauer. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller, Rev. ALG Bretthauer family, and Oscar Miller with Jame Sunday joined in after services. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rehder visited Rev. Zibelle’s home in Craig Monday.
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Avistias
Herod
Frank Miller
Alg. Broetthauer
Farliy
Oscar Miller
Jame
J. HT. Rehder
Rev
Bretthauer
Rev. Zibelle
Craig
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State Bank OF
County Court House
GB Wall
Beas
Association of Inwa
Dad Kessler
Rock Valley, Jowa
IGSWA
Boni Ja My
Mrs. Perey Dew
First National Bank
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