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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1936
Page
6
Mr and Mrs John Lynch of Vail Iowa were returning to Carroll with purchases in the trunk when smoke appeared. Investigation showed the cargo of groceries and other merchandise had been destroyed by fire.
A Carroll Iowa beer parlor fire drew a curious crowd as motorists pressed forward and drove over a line of fire hose across the highway. Ten cars passed over the hose and each driver paid 3.95 in justice conn for their intrusion and curiosity.
Rock Valley Iowa town council meets in regular session January 7 1936 approving minutes and paying numerous bills for street lighting pumping disposal flood lights and labor. A poll tax of 3.00 with a 1.00 reduction for early payment 1936 is adopted for able bodied men 21 to 45 within town limits. Legion Auxiliary notes Jan 6 meeting and announces shows and dances with dates January 28 29 30 at Bastemeyer Hall and Orpheum Theater collaboration.
State men will be at Orange City on Friday to give driving tests and begin next Wednesday they will return each week to administer tests in driving.
Jr. Hugeten of near Leland Iowa displays yellow dent corn from his fields. An ear measures 13 inches and another 1244 inches with straight rows of large kernels. The ears are tall and of high quality, reflecting Hagelen’s reputation for quality corn this year.
Dr Al Lock listed as physician and surgeon with residence and office phone numbers. Location appears as Block Valley, Iowa in an old classified style street listing.
Residents report a string of relatives and friends visiting area families. Emil Engelbrecht and daughters traveled to Cantsota, M. D. while others like Cecil Thomas and Herbert Dierks visited Omaha and Gladbrook. Guests included Hans Moeller Sr and family, Ethel Coert, Frank Miller family, and Gerrit Maaseen among others, with several hosting and visiting scattered throughout the week.
A mild week's weather with mostly cloudy days and about 3 inches of snow. Roads and sidewalks are slippery from a light rain and thaw. County crews re-graveling roads under local supervision. E. A. Walhof, attorney at law, Rock Valley, Iowa.
Financial affidavit from Sioux County bank officers E Peeien J P Schutt and G G Vermeer sworn in January 1936. It presents balance figures 483 747.83 47373 39 235.00 with cash totals 438 747.82 and mentions notary Evelyn Landschulte and director A L Halstead.
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