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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1936

Page

2

District Court News of Sioux County January Term

The January Term lists 30 new cases and 35 prior cases noticed for trial. Criminal dockets include State v Stokes Evans for breaking and entering, State v Cordt for practicing medicine without license, State v Albertus for maintaining liquor nuisance, State v Schimming for desertion, State v Canova for assault with intent to commit great bodily injury, with Judge Rodman presiding. Administrators, executors, and guardians were appointed or authorized in multiple estates and guardianships. licenses to marry were issued in 1935, and several wills and guardianship matters were filed or settled. marriage licenses issued to residents of Granville, Rock Valley, Alton, and Perkins.

State of Towa Clyde’ Stokes Wesley Evans State, of R. &. Rodman

Splear Nog gler Wedding at St Marys Parish Chapel

Emma Splear and John Nog gler, rural Rock Valley residents, wed at St Marys Parish chapel Tuesday morning at six. Rev A J Foerster officiated. Bride wore navy knit dress with blue accessories. attendants included Mrs Frank Greiner and Mas Greiner. They planned a wedding breakfast at the Greiner home and a trip to Illinois Ohio and New York, with a first home after February 15.

Splear-Noggler Emma Splear John Noggler Rock Valley St. Mary’s Parish A. J. Foerster Frank Greiner Mas. Greiner Illinois Ohio New York Mrs. Noggler

Public School Notes Highlight Class Events And Games

Gertrude Vande Weerd, recovering from a mastoid operation, was surprised with a birthday party hosted by her girl friends. Senior girls treated the senior boys to a tongue in cheek panty party with pullings of taffy and popcorn. In basketball, Rock Valley routed Doon 42 to 7 after leading early. Doon’s second team clinched the title 11 to. Everyone played well in a crowded gym as ceilings and floor space limited play.

Gertrude Vande Weerd Rock Valley Doon

De Zeeuw Stegenga Wedding at Rock Valley Home

A pretty wedding was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam De Zeeuw southeast of Rock Valley on Monday January 15. Their daughter Alice married Otto Stegenga son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stezenga in the presence of close relatives and a few friends. The ceremony under a decorated arch featured Nellie Ver Burg on the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin and Rev. J Aberson officiated. Afterward Cynthia De Zeeuw sang I Love You Truly and a course lunch followed. Guests included Rev and Mrs Gritter Mas Aberson John Maulder and S Jouwstra.

de Zeeuw-Stegenga Sam de Zeeuw Rock Valley Alice Otto Stegenga Peter Stezenga Nellie Ver Burg Lohengrin J. Aberson Cynthia de Zeeuw de Beions Bire Ss. F Oxford

Hold Joint Installation At Local Lodge Hall

The local Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges held a joint installation Monday evening in the lodge hall. Hawarden installing team led the Odd Fellows and Hull aligned the Rebekahs with 45 members and guests present. After services, refreshments and social time followed. officers installed include R. E. Woolridge X. G. Louis Dahl V. G. E. C. Suter Sec. John Haupt Treas. Glenn Benson B S. C. B. Jacobs Warden and E. C. Suter Chaplain for the Odd Fellows, with Alice Colleenbaugh N.G. Loraine Miller Vi G3 Mrs Stehrenberg R.C. Mrs Amy Moore F.C. for the Rebekahs.

Odd Fellows Rebekah Hawarden Hull Rebekahs R. E. Woolridge X.G Louis Dahl V.G E. C. Suter John Haupt Treas Glenn Benson C. B. Jacobs Rebakah Alice Collenbaugh N.G Loraine Miller Stehrenberg R.C Amy Moore F.C

Expression of Appreciation from Rock Valley Christmas Help

The American region thanks the business men of Rock Valley and the Iowan Public Service Company for their help at the Christmas tree event. Mr Hynes and his helpers are also cited, along with others who contributed to the success of the season.

Rock Valley Iowan Public Service Company Hynes Alex Herman

Leonard Ver Mulnt Marks Sixth Birthday in Class Activity

Esther Van Surksum missed last week due to an injury. The class stayed busy making furniture and a play house, drawing free hand snow pictures, and enjoying new workbooks. Leonard Ver Mulnt remembered each student with an all day sucker on his sixth birthday anniversary.

Esther van Surksum Leonard ‘Ver Mulnt Leonard

Spelling Test Scores Hit Century for Local Second Graders

Second grade students Ann De Vries Betty Harmelink Arlene Van Beek Wihrina Witte Horace egg Eugene Van TY abaay Eskimos Eugene Vander Well Vernon Van Dyke Raymond Schutz Frederick Osborne Tommy McGill Richard Hemmingson Horace Hege Jack Fremhgen Irene Drkstra and Ann De Vries all achieved 100 in spelling on Friday.

Ann de Vries Betty Harmelink Arlene van Beek Wihrina Wittebraad

Third Grade Students Reportedly Ill and Bright in School

Third grade Alvin Van Zee and Richard Van Rockel are confined at home with scarlet fever. Despite illness they show enthusiasm in multiplication and free hand drawing. Perfect spelling on Friday praised for Margaret Bastemeyer, Frances Doherty, Eleanor Tinerman, and Bertha Vander Weill.

Alvin van Zee Richard van Rockel Margaret Bastemeyer Frances Doherty Eleanor Tinmerman Bertha Vander Weill

Fourth Grade Honors Spelling Pupils and Party

On Monday Mary Long celebrated her ninth birthday with fudge for the class. The list of students who achieved 100 percent in last week's spelling includes Christine Eggelston, Joan Harmelink, Marian Hemmingson, ElDora Kersbergen, Mary Long, Louise Van Orgen, Billy Nersbergen, Harold Ixvie set, and Carnie Ver Mulm. Christine Bagelstone earned the sole perfect score in the semester spelling test.

Mary Long Christine Eggelston Joan Harmelink Marian Hemmingson ElDora Kersbergen Louise van Orgen Billy Nersbergen Harold Ixvieset Carnie Ver Mulm Christine Bagelstone

School spelling champs advance to county contest

Seventh and Eighth Grades Delores Rielly and Alvin Van Dyke win local spelling contest. They will represent the school at the county event held in February. Both grades posted an average rating of 9 in the December arithmetic workbook.

Delores Rielly Alvin van Dyke Linig

Celebrate Jackson Day in Sioux County Meet

Last week Wednesday evening the young democrats of Sioux County gathered after a 7 pm dinner at Bastemeyer to hear Rep. F. T. McGill on the constitution State Senator Roelofs C J Zylstra and others. President Roosevelt's radio address followed with close attention as A Gartland democratic county chairman presided. Visitors came from nearby towns in the county.

Sioux County Bastemeyer F. T. McGill Roelofs Sioux Center C. J. Zylstra Hawarden Roosevelt A. Gartland

Valley State Bank Holds Annual Meeting

Valley State bank stockholders met Tuesday evening with strong attendance. The year's business showed substantial gains in almost two years of operation. The bank’s quarterly statement is printed in this issue. Following reports, a board of directors election selected H. Peelen, J. P. Schutt, G. G. Vermeer, A. L. Halstead, W. B. Hansen, Elmer Miller, and Wm. Cleveringa for the ensuing year. The directors will meet and organize Friday evening.

Valley State Bank the Bee H. Peelen J. P. Schutt G. G

Zwart Fredericks Wedding at Rock Valley Home

Miss Henrietta Zwart frederick wed Frederick of Steen Minnesota at her parents home near Rock Valley on January 8. Rev J Aberson officiated under a yellow and white canopy. The couple, after a noon ceremony and two course luncheon, reception and about fifty guests, plan to live in Steen Minnesota.

Zwart-Frederick Ralph Zwart Rock Valley Henrietta Ite Frederick Steen Minn Rev. J. Aberson

Bon Voyage Farewell for Landhuis Couple

Mr and Mrs H C Landhuis were surprised with a farewell party last Friday evening. Friends brought refreshments and well wishes as the couple prepared to sail from New York to Holland for an extended family visit. Present were Mr and Mrs John Kosters Mr and Mrs S Dodeward Mr and Mrs J Cannigieter Mr and Mrs Hessel Roorda Jr Mrs John Landhuis Joanne George Cannigieter Miss Marguerite Cleveringa and Mr and Mrs Ray Woolridge.

H. C. Landhuis Landhuis New York Holland John Kosters S. Dodeward J. Cannigieter Hessel Roorda Jrv John Landhuis Joanne George Caunigieter Marouerite Cleveringa Ray Woolridge

Methodist Church News with Sunday Schedule Update

Pastor A Hunsley leads 10:00 Sunday School with Mrs Wesselink at 11:00 Morning Worship The King in the Galleries subject includes a vocal solo by Donald Vander Stouwe The Epworth League and Evening Service are canceled as the pastor travels to Rock Rapids with the Young Women's Chorus for a sacred music concert Sunday school meets at the parsonage January 16 at 8 All women invited to the Ladies Aid meeting January 22 in the church parlors

Methodist Church News A. Hunsley Wesselink Donald Vander Stouwe Epworth League Rock Rapids Ladies Aid

Christian Reform Church Bulletin Notes and Updates

The weekly bulletin from the Christian Reform Church reports 9:30 A M American service with sermon on the ninth commandment and 2:00 P M Holland service. A 745 Young People meeting featured a talk and special numbers. The little girl of T Van Zanten was taken home Monday and is hoped restored. News highlights remind readers of fever and flu dangers and prompt readiness for departure. Men’s Bible class had 25 attendees with a lively debate on whether government calls to war require universal service.

Christian Reformed Church J. Gritter T. van Zanten

Peace Lutheran Church Plato Two Service Times

Sunday school at 10:00 A M and divine service at 11:00 A M in German. An additional English language divine service at 8:00 P M. Rev K J Graf is pastor at Peace Lutheran Church Plato Two.

Peace Lutheran Church Plato Two K. J. Graf

Sioux County Farm Notes urge record keeping and tax planning

Sioux County farmers are urged by county agent HL Nicol to summarize and analyze 1935 farm enterprise figures and start keeping farm business records now as inventories are taken at year start. The notes warn inadequate records prolong tax work, cause overpayments, and explain that two record-keeping book types are available. Weather reports describe heavy snows creating a protective mantle for winter grains and note chirot bug hibernation in grass roots.

Sioux County HL 3 Nicol

Corn Loan Program Continues Through 1936

Farmers seek status updates as AAA is ruled unconstitutional. Secretary Murray says the corn loan program remains limited to 1935 hog-contract signers and funded by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Without a control program next year loans at 45 cents per bushel would be impractical.

AAA State Department of Agriculture Murray Washington Fune Reconstruction’ Finance Corporation H. C. Aaberg Towa

Corn Seals Rise This Month Amid Price Guaran te Fear

Aaberg notes an increased sealing of corn this month as producers fear price drops and seek to lock in the 45 cent guarantee while available. He estimates 12,000,000 bushels have been sealed so far, matching Iowa’s total under the previous loan.

Aaberg Iowa

Sheldon PCA to Meet Friday in Sheldon Hall

Sheldon Production Credit association will hold its annual meeting Friday January 24 at the Odd Fellows hall in Sheldon starting at 1 p m. Directors election and the executive committee report are on the agenda with a financial statement to be presented by secretary treasurer M O Brown. Directors present include Frank Dopp Hartley W D Engelke Sutherland Fred Kruse Sheldon and Mark Moeller representing the PCA. Representatives from Omaha production credit and the Farm Credit administration will discuss operations of the associations serving Lyon Osceola Sioux O'Brien and Cherokee counties.

Sheldon Production Credit Ass'n W. P. Moeller Rock Rapids Sheldon Production Credit Association Odd Fellows Hall Sheldon M. O. Brown PCA Frank Dopp Hartley W. D. Engelke Sutherland Fred Kruse Mark Moeller Production Credit, Corporation of Omaha Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Omaha Farm Credit Administration Production Credit Associations Sheldon Association Lyon Osceola Sioux, O’brien Cherokee Counties

First Reformed Church Morning and Afternoon Worship Times

Rev J Aberson pastor conducts morning service at 9 30 and afternoon service at 1 30 with prayers and gospel messages. Prayer meetings held Thursday afternoon in Holland and Thursday evening in English. Everyone welcome to participate.

First Reformed Church J. Aberson Holland

Sioux County Teachers Club meets for social and reform talk

Sioux County rural teachers meet monthly at Rock Valley Orange City or Hawarden for a social evening and discussion on improvements to public schools. Monday's Rock Valley Public School gathering featured refreshments and a profitable program. Wednesday saw the Schoolmaster's Club of superintendents and spouses meet at Sioux Center with a business session followed by dinner at Supt Sandren's home. Supt and Mrs McNelly attended from Rock Valley.

Sioux County Rock Valley Orange City Hawarden Sioux Center Sandren R. J. McNelly

Also Mentioned on This Page

District Court News OF Lip Starkenburg Dukie Starkenburg John Scholten Martin MacHer G. A. de Vries Gadus Vander Viet Teunisse Vander Vliet Claude S. Scheckel Nick Scheckel Tate Alton Collekius Vermos Hermann Jantzen Nellie Vinland Hattie Gerdes Swardian Walter ‘Otten Herman Meyn Walie Umland Anne Boeve Henry Boeeve Adrian Charles Ruiners Doris Waanders D. W. Bates American Trust, & Savings Bank of le Mars Leo J. Keough Jan J. Jansma Jarrien G. Raak Franz Hoppe John G. Horn Joseph Horton Kemsen Rose Konz Granville Alice de Zeeuw Clarence M. Mousel Viola van Bergen Henry Vander Stourne Marie van Voorst Perkins John A. Nogeler Jackson Sioux County Farm Notes Weather and Crop Bureau Iowa Department of Agriculture Bureau Jean Louise Davisson Jean Louise Gloria Phyllis Symson Ronald Wagner Avene Winterfeld Mary de Smet Rock Valley Sales Co Richards & Payne and van Eldik Gerrit Harmelink Richard Dykstra
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