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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1927
Page
1
John Doorsink, a Sioux Center youth well known in Ra The, drowned Monday while swimming on the Iowa River near Bat Plaé¢e. His sister screamed as bystanders recovered the body. The funeral was held Friday at Sioux Center.
The FRE weekly prints the first in a series of letters by J.W. Jarnagin of Des Moines. He writes from the ground floor, in daily contact with General Assembly members, to illuminate the upcoming session convening in Des Moines next week.
A long married couple from Floyd area celebrated the marriage of their daughter at Hull. The ceremony occurred Wednesday December 22 at 11 am with Rev officiating, followed by a reception. The newlyweds planned a Montana honeymoon before returning to Hull, where the groom works as a section foreman on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pa cific Railway.
The M. W. A. will hold installation of officers next Monday night January 10. Members are urged to attend and welcome the new officers in the ceremony.
Railway notes show trains carrying extra sleepers for students returning to colleges. Local residents Win Vergil and Olive Levens travel to join Milwaukee to Grand Rapids, Detroit and Cresco trips. Milwaukee plans a Yellowstone Park gateway change to Salesville to Gallatin Gateway with a resort hotel and reduced motor drive to park sites. Rock Valley Station reports 4925 sales with 1926 figures. 1925 and 1926 ticket sales totals listed.
The Annual Farm Bureau Federation Meeting will be held in Des Moines on January 11 12 and 13. A splendid program is planned and attendees can obtain railroad tickets to Des Moines with return at one and one half fare. The railroads have promised a good return rate allowing travel back by January 15.
The Forty second General Assembly convenes January 10 and faces major issues including ratification of a constitutional amendment on child labor restrictions, highway legislation with a $100 million bond plan for hard surfacing the primary road system, and questions on state highway leadership structure, districting, and elective versus appointive membership.
Lawmakers discuss multiple deposit guaranty bills to insure bank deposits. Nebraska and Bowman influence cited as bases for new measures. Proposals seek funds to cover losses and restore confidence, with bankers backing a fund to insure all deposits and attract billions back to banks.
Proposed statewide plan to eradicate tuberentosis seeks testing after arrival of cattle. Legislature may require retests of all cattle shipped into the state and set delays of 60 days or more. provisions reference town trustees and boards of animal control.
The board proposes changes to fish and game laws including opening fishing on all game fish from May 10 to June 15 with bass protected until a later date. It also fixes hunting rabbit season northern zone closure and bans commercial shining for certain fish. The measures, pending legislative action, require Agriculture representation at county hearings.
Municipalities may seek authorization to levy a wheel tax similar to Chicago and Joliet to fund street repair and maintenance. The plan proposes regulated auto insurance to address unfunded accidents, with stricter crossroad checks and limits on groups riding in coupes or roadsters at once, inspired by Florida rules.
Farm organizations back a state income tax as a replacement measure similar to Patterson Johnson Will. Proponents argue it eases property tax burden while commercial groups oppose it. Critics say high earners rely on tax exempt bonds to reduce taxes under current law.
The Iowa parole board stands at the center of debate as lawmakers discuss its authority and role. Critics say current practices grant excessive prison release powers, while past efforts to abolish the board failed, expanding its reach instead of altering the system. The indeterminate sentencing law hands judges broad discretion, making the board a key arbiter in punishment beyond the death penalty.
Rock Valley Iowa January 4 1927 farmer meeting at Orange City voices opposition to compulsory cattle testing. Siemomsha claims petitions filed in 1922 1924 were misrepresented by petition carriers and promoted to sway county voters. He cites arrests and personal abuse while opposing state mandated testing and urges constitutional rights and caution in administrative action.
Sioux County unit and Alton group will meet for a lesson and social session featuring a good speaker. An erroneous welcome is noted but the committee expects a pleasant evening with valued attendees and discussion.
The Hotel Warren on the Custer Battlefield Highway offers a $0.50 Sunday menu praised as among the best in the area. Read ahead for next Sunday's menu including chicken broth, baked chicken, mashed potatoes, fruit salad, angel food cake, and beverages, with advance table reservations offered by Fred.
Koel and Mr Edsward Reudt united in marriage in Stons Falls Week Wednesday. Both are well known in Rock Valley and Vicinity, lifelong residents. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs TL Koel of Rock Valley, is an accomplished clerk at Foppe Pioneer Store, where she made many friends. The groom, a farmer, and his brother have farmed in Rock Valley area on the Brandt farm. he is regarded as an exemplary young man.
Rev Edwin H Jahr surprised his congregation at Christmas services by resigning as pastor of the Alvord church after fifteen years of faithful service. Members are distressed but efforts to retain him continue. No reason given beyond receiving calls from other churches and a belief that a change may help all.
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