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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1927
Page
2
Word received that another war load of Pyrotol explosive will be distributed from Cedar Rapids Iowa on February 9. Orders must be in by that date. Price set at 3.50 per 100 pounds with a minimum 50 pound order.
Checks should be made out to 4. W. Clyde Extension Service and sent to the Farm Bureau Office at Orange City. Shipments will be made direct to the farmer.
Farmers near Sioux Center will hold two Hog Cholera vaccination schools on February 1 2 and February 3 4. Sioux Center meets in the basement of the First National Bank Building while McNally uses Farm Bureau Hall. Lunch will be provided at noon both days and farmers should contact the Farm Bureau Office by February 1 to attend in person. The events may be the county's only vaccination sessions this year for lime stone area farmers near Orange.
City and Maurice will receive a car load of limestone this spring at each location with over 400 tons for Orange City and about 35 tons for Maurice. The product matches shipments from former times and is priced between 2.50 and 2.75 dollars per ton. freight will be the major expense.
Canton officials announce the 1927 ski tournament set for Sunday January 30 as fans from South Dakota and nearby states anticipate another thrilling event. organizers assure ample snow with preserved supply despite weather, naming competitors Lars Haugen Barney Riley Casper Oimen and Halvor Bjorgard. Schools in Sioux County enter state spelling contest with Des Moines Register backing. Orange City High debates Sioux City High on the McNary Haugen Bill. teachers urged to prepare Standardization inspections.
The Regular Teachers Examination will be held at the Court House on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, January 26, 27, and 28. Teachers seeking to raise their certificate or to apply for the first time should review and attend these examinations. Deputy County Supt. Mrs. Chas. H. Tye attended Gov. Hammill's inauguration in Des Moines on January 1. Plans are under way to build several rural schools this year as many buildings need repair or replacement. County Superintendent Chas. H. Tye was in Sheldon to chair the Agricultural Short Course by the International Harvester Company with the Sheldon Commercial Club. Geo. Dunlop is to assist Tuesday. Fonda notes Tye's old home burned last week, insured for $93,000, with plans for a splendid new school building.
Center-Eagle township notes summarize small town life with visits to Sioux City, hog market activity, a knee injury from skinning a cow at Harsham farm, a teacher’s return after illness, and numerous local visits. Names include Blyenberg Ravenswaay Goodmanson Wills Pluess De Gos Grotenhuis VanRoekel DeJager Getzel De Boer and others with roads to Yankton and Rock Rapids.
Notice to all interested parties to appear at the Court House in Orange City Sioux County Iowa on February 14 1927 at 10 oclock to contest the probate of the alleged last will and testament of G Van Otterloo deceased. The proceedings are before District Court Clerk J J Reeves and attorney C A Walhof with seal affixed.
No. 3088 1927 at 10 o clock A A to attend probate of instrument purport of Margaret Langen late of Sioux County Toya deceased show cause why said bate Ih testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of the District Court this 14th day of January A D 1927 T T MCGILL Attorney T J REEVES Clerk District Court
Rock Valley High hosted Boyden High for home basketball, with the girls winning 15 to 12 and the rock Valley boys taking a 16 to 10 victory. Coaches Luce led both squads, and DeRuytex of Sioux Center refereed. Fans look for strong season showings and county tournament hopes.
Classified row lists Duroc Jersey boat pix by D W Post and a harness offer from Peters Hire and Shoe Store. Also seeks a housekeeper for a farmer with two children, Hollander aA Van Bodine of Sioux Center, and trucking services by Earl Hayden. Valley Poultry Yards buys poultry and eggs. De Jong & Van’t Hal offer country butchering. Koster’s Meat Market buys hides and livestock. Land for rent 73 acres in Garfield Township near Beadle farm. Chas L Dyke Orange City. Ward Reliable Remedies sales rep job in Sioux County with no experience required. Dr Ward’s Medical Co ad from Winona Minn. Loan offer up to 190 per acre on improved land. D J Scanlan & Son advertise loan options. Fine piano for sale near Sioux City Iowa with easy terms. Piano never claimed until balance paid with cash discount. Koster’s Meat Market advert repeats.
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