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Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1929

Page

6

Anton Dahl dies after illness in Rock Valley

Anton Dahl aged 28 dies Friday December 28 after double pneumonia. Born Rushford March 17 1900, he grew up in Mason City and Rock Valley, attended Rock Valley High School, and is survived by father L H Dahl two sisters Anna and Bertha and brothers Lew Norman and Selmer. Funeral services were held at the Rock Valley Methodist Church with many offerings. his mother preceded him in death ten years earlier. The Dahl family receives sympathy from local friends.

Anton Dahl Norman Awell Rock Valley Rushford Tareh Trinity Lutheran Church G. G. Bulsheim Mason City Iowa Dahl

Of Thanks From Mr Dahl and Family

The Dahl family thanks friends in Rock Valley for kindness, help and sympathy during their recent bereavement. Your support is greatly appreciated by L. Hr Dahl and children.

Rock Valley Arery Iuch L. Hr Dahl

Doon News Items From A Busy Holiday Week

Eyelyn and Bol Miller spent a few days at Salem D 8. D with relatives. Margaret Kasten of Canton D itiue a few days here with friends. Mrs WR Prigg is ill with influenza. Norma Rook of Rock Rapids home of Paul Trigs. Leone Miller returned to Brookings M D to resume studies at Brookings College. Mr and Mrs H W Stueven and daughter Phyllis Mae visited D Weben at George Ja last week. Mrs C Ross ill with the flu. Mildred and Cornelius Ross burned to their home in Chicago after stay in parental home over Christmas. Mr and Mrs Ray Gately and niece Hazel of Rock Rapids visited in Jake Brinkhon’s home Sunday eve. Melvin Thompson at Alvord Friday. On Christmas day Mrs Mike Gerdes injured in a collision near a crossroad. eleven stitches in her head and improved. Mrs Nancy Wagner died at home on Christmas Eve. Funeral Thursday and interment White Lake D.

Margaret Kasten Canton Wr.prigg Norma Rook Rock Rapids Paul Trigs Leone Miller Brookngs M. D Brooking H.W. Stueven Phyliss Mae D. Weben George C. Ross Mildred Cornelius Ross Chicago Svit Chris Was Ray Gately Hazel Rock Jake Brinkhons Melvin Thompson Alvord Lake Park Miké Gerdes Gerdes Read Idward Plambe Des Moines Pas. Minmaugh le Mars P.O. Aginnaugh W. OW Cucxolt Laverne Don MikKellar Alvs Evans Deil Rapids Joh Veldboom Charles Ethel Day C. A. Day Sue City Tolks P. D. van Florence Knupp Woodstock Mim Mes James N. P. McLean C.J. Pink John H. Kearns Webster City

Alton Banker's Death in Auto Crash Near Hock Valley

J N Kuhl president of AL&P Savings Bank was fatally injured in a car crash on Road No 73 five miles east of Hock Valley. His two sons and two other passengers endured injuries as the car veered into a ditch after a passing maneuver. Dr Morris aided at the scene and Kuhl died in Hull Hospital Saturday.

J.N. Kuhl Al&p Savings Bank Joe H. Wolman Alton Ding Attengon Hock Valley Kuhl Dr. Morris Hull Hubuan Howard Kahl John Kuhl

Large Rise in Iowa Automobile Registrations 1928

Iowa motor vehicle data show a 17 584 jump in car registrations for 1928 versus 1927 and an increase of 23 265 motor vehicles including trailers. The Dec 1 totals rose to 135 216 from 711 951 in the previous year.

Iowa Towa

John Hoekstra Dies at 65 in Rock Valley

John Hoekstra a Rock Valley resident for nine years died peacefully at home Sunday evening aged sixty five years four months eleven days after illness with diabetes and flu. Born in Marwan Netherlands August 19 1863 he came to the United States 47 years ago living in Orange City Doon and near Doon before moving to Rock Valley. Survived by his wife Ida Faber and four children Redward Newt Peter and Mrs Otto Van t Hal plus eleven grandchildren and two sisters in Rock Valley and Marin Netherlands. Funeral in Christian Reformed church Rock Valley with burial at Valley View Cemetery.

John Hoekstra Rock Valley Yavelock Mr. Hoekstra Huekstra Marwan Netherlands Orange City Inwood Doon My. Hoekstra Ida Faber Redward Hoekstra Newt Hoekstra Peter Hoekstra Near Doon Otto Van't Hal Grand Rapids Mich Plp. Leistra 8. Boersma Marin Hoekstra Christian Reformed Church Rock Wey Valley View

Graveling Unpaved Streets Experiment in Indianola

Wil D Allender of Chariton describes an Indianola trial to surface unpaved streets with gravel or shale. The plan aims to keep costs low per 75 foot lot while shale is already used in southern Iowa cities on lesser avenues. Costs for shale and gravel are similar, and after years of debate the method avoids costly paving though crude oil has many advocates.

Wil D. Allender Chariton Indianola Towa

Annual Farm Bureau Meeting Set for Friday Jan 4th in Orange Cit

The Lime County Farad Bureau holds its annual meeting January 4 1929 at the courthouse in Orange City with reports from the auditing treasurer and county agent. Miss Andrews Home Demonstration Agent reviews 1928 women’s work as George Dunlop presents the past year’s report. Oscar Helmne of Marens Town and PLE Vermeer plan the afternoon program including remarks on inflation and road policy.

Lime County Farad Bureau Orange Town Tow Far Bureau Federation Sioux County Par Bureau Orange Cin Wrlack Ple. Vermeer A. M. van Wyk Slohe Mie Haine Wax Andrews Hlc George Dunlop Freedinger Pres Vermeer Mayer Cor Vander Steer Comnitter Henry Beait Jy Town Park Bureau Federation G. L. Roberts Farmers Mutual Tfe

Death by Self Destruction Near Rok Valley Farm

Henry Vaner Sehaaf was found dead in a sweet clover field on the W. er Muli farm near his home southwest of Rok Valley. Vir Alulin discovered the body with a gun nearby. He left home Christmas day, had been away for days, and relatives note no warm reception. He was about twenty six and lived in the area most of his life. He leaves parents and twelve siblings. Funeral services were held at the church in Lebanon Tuesday afternoon.

Henry Vaner Sehaaf Vir Alulin Mar Shnon Vawler Schaat Vliveh Lebanon

Automobile Insurance Mandatory by Law Proposed

A plan to require automobile owners to carry insurance is under consideration for the coming general assembly. Applicants for licenses would need an insurance certificate, or license issuance would be blocked. Proponents argue it protects victims of reckless drivers. opponents fear it may encourage carelessness on highways. A reminder advertises the Old Time dance at Wessler's on January 4th.

General Assembly Writer & Fon

Death of Mrs George Griffin in Rock Valley Iowa

Mrs George Griffin of Rock Valley Iowa died at home on December 25 following a long pioneer life. Survived by husband eight children and many relatives, including Lawrence Goldie Smith Violet Town and others. Funeral held Tuesday at ten AM at the Methodist Church with Reverend Lylvan Focht officiating. Interment Valley View Cemetery Missouri relations noted.

Ela May Henderson George Griffin Sioux County Lawrence Goldie Smiths Violet Town Harry L. Hender Kansas John Henderson Greely Colorado A. B. Tiederson Mand Qiabama Dick Henderson Tan ¥ Moe Mc Cord Cleburn Texas Pune Rev Lylvan Foeht Valley View Missouri Ane Saul Se

Old Soldier From Grundy County to Be at Assembly Opening

Jack Teffetinger, a World War veteran from Grundy county, will attend the opening of the General Assembly as door keeper. He began as door keeper during the 22nd Assembly under Governor Larrabee, served in every session since, and is expected to be assigned a role at the 43rd Assembly opening.

Jack Teffetinger Etil Grundy County General Assembly 22Nd General Assembly Larrabee Govn AO Versay

Paved Roads Proposal Draws County Attention

County highway officials in multiple counties discuss proposed paving programs aimed at improving major routes. The plan covers towns and townships including Garmen and Des Moines, with concerns about funding and impact on local travel. Supporters emphasize road quality gains while opponents raise costs and logistical questions.

Minrae Wyitpelle Jefferson Des Moines Actious

Farmers in Johnson County to Have Electric Service

Iowa Electric and Johnson County farmers reach agreement to bring electric service to farm homes. Ten year plan requires farmers to pay $6 monthly, with the company installing lines and bringing current to the door while owners cover wiring and fixtures.

Johnson County Iowa Electric Company Hil Joinson Couity

Farmers Protest TB Eradication Tax Levy

Farmers protested the TB eradication levy at the board of supervisors meeting. A petition claimed over 1400 residents favored a county referendum, but the county attorney ruled no provision for such a vote. The board approved a two mill levy this year, with one half mill for TB testing.

Board of Supervisors L Hoard Ducal Gorgeman James King the Hoard Wny Bovnds Ution Bel Tus State Department of Agriculture Sheldon

Church Notes Rev Downstra Pastor Service Sabbath School

Church notes record Rev RG Downstra as pastor with Sunday services at 9:20 AM English service and 7 PM sermon. Sabbath School at 3:30 PM discusses the heavenly Father. Young Peoples Society aims to advance with Christ, citing scripture 2 Timothy 1:12.

Thee RG. Downstra Pal Hollkzand Servier Too

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anton Base Eyelyn Bol Miller Salem Nancy Wagner White Lake Alton Banker Ben Av. Warren Dr. R. Huizenga Hiyers Med Alex Miller Marker P. D. van Oosterhout C. A. Walhof C. Rozeroom F. J. Pulman Asst State Bank of Edward Hoeksty Neal Hoekstra Otto Van't Hul Plp Leist Annual Farm Bureau Meeting Wessler Sterling Farmers Elevator Mneneh Mrs. Crorge Griffin George Griffin Wis Thaeefler Denis Atre T. B First National Bank
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