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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1941

Page

3

Directory of local doctors and veterinarian listings

Directory listing several professionals with contact details including Dr. G. J. Schroeder dentist at 152 Rou, Watles Ta and Dr. R. Meerdink veterinarian at 3 Rock Valley Te, Dr L. J. Hege physician and surgeon with clinic hours. Also shows poultry section and additional addresses in Rock Valley Ta.

G. J. Schroeder Rou. Watles, Ta R. Meerdink Rock Valley L. J. Hege Pal Rock ‘Valley

Rock Valley Bee Publisher Ad Rates Note

The Rock Valley Bee notes annual post office mat ch entry under the 1876 act. It lists a price of $2.00 per year for publication.

Guunee EB. Ranvers Rock Valley Jora

Notice of Appointment of Executor in Iowa Probate

Notice from Sioux County District Court Iowa that Harold A Miller is appointed executor of Solus Miley Ucbensel estate. All debts payable immediately and claims must be filed with the Clerk of the District Court in Sioux County. Probate date December 31 1940.

Inva Bloux County District Court of Sioux County Imva Cavite Solu Miley Ucbensel Ve “Distrito curly-Linux Coury Towa Harold A. Miller Frecutor Rta Miomey Digitel Court

Local notes recall apples and New Year resolutions in town

The column lists apple varieties favored by readers and odd local resolutions teased as gossip. Mentions Idaho and Washington apples, Ben Davis and Jonathan varieties, and baked figs with brown sugar. Frank Gunning trips echo town chatter about health and recovery after a long illness.

Ples Sti Idaho Wash Ingtor Ben Davis Jonathan

ROCK VALLEY MARKETS REGULARS AND OFFERS

Local market listings show eggs and bacon priced per dozen and pound, with hogs and cattle in market notes. Also advertised are a Zenith radio wind-elasger sale, rental housing near Kooiman's Store, sale of plans, and a waitress wanted for Spee's Cafe.

Shortstop and Mrs Glaze Visit During Christmas Vacation

Shortstop and Mrs Kenneth Glaze arrived Seam Winner three DB the other day to visit friends here during the Christmas vacation. Walking up the street with a welcome smile for Kenny Postmaster and Umpire H J Long accompanied by a small dog. Ah. said Kenny with a mischievous grin.

Kenneth Glaze Kenny H. J. Long

Local Churches Peace At Lutheran and United

Lutheran Church notes Hugo Beyer Pretor 10 00 A M Sunday school and adult Bible class 11 00 A M German service Luther League evening 7 30 topic Live Abundantly Leaders Florence Milley and Raymond Miller Saturday forenoon continuation instruction 10 00 A M Sunday school Josun and Tunda Af 2100 A M Worship hour sermon by L Sherrer district superintendent 230 PM Quarterly church conference 730 PM Upward League

Lutheran Church Hugo Beyer Luther League Florence Milley Raymond Miller

Pioneer Heroine of the Prairie Mrs Vander Ploeg

The passage honors Mrs Vander Ploeg as a woman of high moral qualities and sheer courage in pioneer days. It reflects on crossing from old county ways to a raw prairie land and the protection of community amid harsh conditions, praising her memory for generations.

Tim Isp Prairies Mrs. Vander Ploeg

Two Young Den Hartog Brothers Die in Electrocution

Two teenage brothers Ben Marios, 20, and Vernon Den Hartog, 15, were killed when a high tension wire fell near Mount Verna, Belugas. The incident nearby involved neighbors and family in Stony County.

Stony County Solg J. Sotimber D. de Graat Amon

Naturalization Confusion Involving Hespers Man

On June 13 14, Frank Do Tong of Jespers Tea appeared as a naturalization witness for Albert Kaolman of Omaha. The witness claimed his father Tomuwort De Jong was a U S citizen but no naturalization record could be found in Lions County records.

Frank Do’ Tong Jespers, Tea Albert Kaolman Iovernmentesimiern C. A Mle Tain Lions’ County Pnt Hemenert de Jum Frank Velows M. le Jong M. de Jong Tul Winnhat Heatheir Ronmert de Jong Ruin Frank de Jong le Ey U.S Wimeelf F. de Dons Frans "de Dong Frank de Fotte Fred de Jong Shatky James Fluer Frank de Dong Hedoug Qiurt House

Seeing Eye Billson and Umpire Song in Close Plays

A brief sports note describes Billson’s dog serving as a seeing eye, while Umpire Song handles his cane and makes close calls at first base.

Billson Song

Christm as meeting reveals citizenship mix up in court

A Shady rural club event hosted by Mrs Ben Reigel and Miss Charlotte Haas featured a Christmas program and gifts. Amid songs and readings, questions arose about naturalization papers for several De Jong family members, with Frank De Jong eventually confirming his own citizenship status after a court record review.

Giuh Meles Ben Reigel Charlotte Haas Feoda ‘Redder Christinss Selengene Baldwin

Former Alton Man Ends Life At Onawa

A man from Alton is found dead in Onawa in a hanging suicide. The body was discovered by a family member while preparing for the day, with the coroner noting prior known concerns.

Alton Man Onawa Alton Th. G Doc) Morean

Morgan Family Tragedy Linked to Alcohol and Departure

Dr coroner reports Morgan had been ill and drinking heavily before leaving Aston with his wife two weeks after selling their home. They planned a California Army barber assignment and sold their auto before traveling. Morgan’s alcohol use worsened. Mrs Morgan returned to her home after the sale as the couple faced a deathly struggle with addiction and tragedy.

Morgan Morgans Aston Sumier California Alton Ouaya Morsanade Sito

Christmas Spirit Eases Streets After Storm

A local anecdote recalls a man named Arther Dery asking Hay Fort for payment, but he refused saying the Christmas spirit prompted a good deed. Neighbors note someone had cleaned the sidewalks after the recent storm.

Uys. Arther Dery Hay Fort

Missing Funds Reported After Donation Incident

A damaged clipping notes donations to Sara M. Biggs and Nash Public Library and mentions the "John Gromlead Whitler" works. It reports a break in at Wilkivta high school salvol with about $70 stolen to buy food baskets for needy families.

Sara M. Biggs Nasha Nash Dew John Gromlead Whitler Simmer Willisea Somemig Wilkivta

Unclear local report on mail disruption and missing person

Fragmentary notes describe a disturbance on a train through Alta and delayed Friday mail reaching residents on Monday. The text mentions a carving three blocks past a casual spot and a person not found for several days.

Alta Ken Seedrs Altes

Deeds Filed Mailer Listing for Equitable Lite Asmr Society

Equitable Lite Asmr Society of U. files deeds noting Nellie Merill NW 16-97-45 except wy for $1.00. Anne W. Streff and husband to Henry Wathier S14 Sh 22 NIV & BY SW 23-9144 for $1.00. Louisa Berra with B Bilts Wig NEY 6-04-46. Luke Kooiker to Jenie Kosi er Part SY 98-97-44 south of Ry.

Equitable Lite Asmr. Society of U. 18 Abs Nellie Merill Anne W. Streff & Hsb Henry Wathier Louisa Berra B. Bilts Wig Ney Luke Kooiker Jenie Kosier S. of Ry Tracts

Court House News Notes on Marriage Urenses Amidst Listings

Fragmented notices show marriage intentions among several couples with ages and partial names. Entries include Wilbur Dixon and Selene Jetnson, Horace Waldorf and Ellen Gouring, Lawrence Winiel and Violet Fout, among others, with unclear towns and dates.

Wilbur Dixon Hudsom Selene Jetnson Tudcoi Glenn Vernon Meriey Sitton Mariss de Grant Mion Horace S. Waldorf Ellen Gouring

Postmaster H. J. Long Reports Stamp Sale Rise

Last week The Bee columns carried warning about 114 stamp shortfall compared with last year. Public response followed with post office stamp sales reaching about 14 000, roughly 1 000 more than the prior year.

Coys H. J. Long The Bee

Court and Executor Appointments Amid Dense Legal Notices

A flood of legal items lists guardianships executors and estates with named individuals and firms. Notes include judgments against Warenboek and Van Maanes, assessor authority challenges for Kimmel, and asset sales authorized for Joly Ruesiuk and others. Civil actions span promissory notes, repatriation citizenships, and probate court dates.

Edark Jacob Skutrud Mawarden Amd Twee Hawarden Theodore Biter Aid Coba Calsberk Maurice Atthons H. Stowe Ceiter Vern Hospers Sind AS Wing City Mid Esther Squier Mrz Am “Fuker Juhnens Afulday Phaseliff AL Slay Aric Pravken Demetrils Aginst C. Warenboek Tellnig Jane de Yondane Pert van Maanes Ffare of Lawa Donal Kimmel Donald Kimmel Grant Walms H. Moret Wiliam G. Holstein Steven G Coruplia San Drimmden William J. Forgie Minnie Forgie Bond Gerrit Harmesink Caries J Simon Himaclink Hood Vanden Brink Boyden Tink S. Dicker Clay Manly: Co Sid Company John John ¥Anger Maaten Henry J. Brinks Henry Rosenoom Adeline Ay Brinks Smd Guards Jennie Vin Diersie Atta Vink Inez de Irnin Alfee Te Wit Dena van Gelderten Fillon Reuretta’ Bakke Dora van Dyk Jane Vink Susan Wsenaat Illie Santiner Martha Timmer Effie Erkos Tawuumes Winnie Calenbrander Janna C. Garbers

Red Cross Memberships Reported by Local Chairman

Mrs MLS Fuig reports three more Red Cross memberships from the local area. E Zommerman contributes 1 dollar, Mrs BL Zommermaund gives 1 dollar, and Tony Van Van Zanten donates 2 dollars to support relief work.

Red Cross Mls. Fuig E. Zommermaned BL. Zommermaund Tony van van Zanten

Improvement after operation cited for A J Halstead

Wednesday report says A J Halstead former editor of The Bee made marked improvement since Saturday operation. As precaution two blood transfusions were given him with donors J P L Selott and Sam Ver HoeF noted in the report.

A. J. Halstead The Bee Gewtre Mr. Halstead

Ed Hoekstra Jr Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery at Sacred Heart

Micely Ed Hoekstra Jr. had an appendicitis operation at Sacred Heart hospital in Le Mars on Monday. His mother. words from Luks on Thursday claimed he had improved. John, 20, works in Grand Rapids. Ed Sr. reportedly plans return to farm work and mentions cattle on the Stowe Falls market this Thursday.

Ed Hoekstra Sacred Heart Hospital le Mars Luks John Grand Rapids Miehins Awith Loik Haysgust Elone Stowe Palls

Collision on Highway Brings Injuries to Lorenz

The article describes a road crash where drivers, including Mr. Lorenz, failed to slow at a soda previows warning. He sustained injuries and was seated at an Avon office after the accident, later being driven home by JZ. WV. Allen of Afton.

Sim Ametter Sim Lorenz Avon Mion WV. Allen Afton

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