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Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1926

Page

19

Doctor X Moon Killer Room Trial Ends in Death

In a staged laboratory drill at Clif Manor Doctor X pits staff in a death re-enactment using a moon killer tableau. Tension rises as four volunteers sit for a special test while Mamie Ro witz and Otto the butler become targets. The dramatic finale reveals Rowitz slain by the staged killer as the lights blaze back.

Ofice Appartus Itv Lee Dr. X Otto Mamie Rowitz Wells Hames Duke Dr X Doctor X Doctor Rowitz

Hybrid corn varieties outperform in tests for late season harvesting

A local extension agent and Prof Hauser coordinated corn variety tests across five farms. Samples were harvested at 15 percent moisture and yields recorded by farmers' elevators. Hybrids consistently outyielded ordinary varieties and tended to mature later, so farmers are advised not to plant the average hybrid corn in late seasons.

Hauser Schut West Co Im Bishaun

Township Farm Bureaus set meetings this month in multiple townships

Township Farm Bureaus announce meetings this week and next across Nassau Grant Center and surrounding townships. Programs include three reels of moving pictures on seed selection production paying bets and a comedy. Lunches served. Pioneer Day in Sac City drew crowds with relic displays parades and a large reenactment.

Nassau Pennings Grant Hall Sheridan Man Boyden Capel Neie Bolland Center Center Schoolhouse

Man Arrested for Taking His Own Children

Charles Baux of Pershing Marion county Iowa was arrested in Knoxville for kidnapping after registering at a Knoxville hotel with his two children aged 2 and 1. He claimed he only intended to spend the night and had the children sent to school the next morning. the case was dismissed once this was proven.

Dri Rovwite Wells Joan Hains Duke Haines Dr. X Xavier Academy Unek Tn Charles Baux Pershing Marion County Iowa

Notice in probate for Samuel Groth will in Iowa

Notice to all concerned to appear at the Court House in Orange City Sioux County Iowa on October 24 1932 at 10 a m to probate an instrument alleged to be the Last Will and Testament of Samuel Groth late of Sioux County Iowa deceased. The clerk Reeves of the District Court signs and seals. Lars Grinager is attorney.

Orange City Sioux County Iowa Samuel 9. Groth Svend O. Groth Ag’ St” Q. Groth Wil District Court Reeves Lars J. Grinager Arbi Ts. Floyd Nassau Floyd Lynn Sionk City Dr. Laing Chicago University Sutton Atlanta Gus Anderson Summmons Russia Hartley Marie Witt Geraldine Vande Werfhorst Charles H. Tye

Public School Notes on Perfect Spelling and Field Trips

The bulletin lists fifth graders achieving perfect spelling in Miss Grahsin's fourth grade and notes Donald Harmelink leaving for a western states trip. It mentions a Congo river diorama, a New England states geography unit, and classroom crafts like black cats and owl dolls. High School seniors consider attending Augustana College homecoming. freshmen host a welner roast and a snipes-chasing joke walk.

Donald Harmelink George van’ Beek Everdena van Dyke Miss Grahsin George Hanmelink Trene’ ‘Kersbergen Clayton « Schouten Billy’ Garretson Henry Ver Doorn the Brandis Congo River New England States Chester Droog Donald Harmelink Washington Augustana College Sioux Falls

Church Services and Event Announcements

The church lists a 9 30 A M Dutch service on Jesus the Resurrection and the Life and a 2 00 P M American service on the Forgiveness of sin. A 7 45 P M Young People meeting covers The Immutability of God with special numbers. Oct 18 musical treat by In Wood Octet under Mr Moon. good reputation and food evenings expected.

Jesus God Inwood

Town Council Minutes Show Regular Session Actions

Rock Rapids Town Council met October 5 1932 in regular session with W T Murphy Mayor A Vander Meer J A Gartland GO Jacobs Steve Vander Well J H Kearns. Minutes of September 6 1932 read and approved. Bills approved including salaries and labor and utilities. Loan authorization for 1500 at 5 percent to pay water bond interest. Tree cutting permit granted for driveway project. Town Clerk A L Halstead noted. Rock Rapids Reporter reports Carl J Stephens Des Moines assistant attorney general visited Lyon county supervisors to discuss mortgage foreclosure halt efforts led by Governor Turner and President Hoover for Iowa farmers.

Courgil Shed R & Valley Town Ball W. T., Murphy A. Vander Meer J.-A. Gartlend Jacobs Steve Vander Well Vander “Meex Gartland A Kearns Dick van Eldik John Kersbergen J. A. Weimer W. I. Murphy jEad Enner Ake van der Linden N. W. Telephone Co J. Beunier Albert Harmsen Gerrit Kersbergen John Frembgen Rock Valley Bee Acme Dray ‘Line W. Vander Well & Sons Mdsc Ja. Pub. Ser. Co Pub. Ser. Co Ta. Pub. Ser. Co C. B. Jacobs Vander Well State Bank H. Helmers Mitchell Street Kearns Corneil Accnonmed A. L. Halstead Rock Rapids Carl J. Stephens Des Moines Board of Supervisors Lyon County Stephens Iowa Dan Turner Hoover Turner Bess

Pioneer Rock Valley resident Jess Ver Wey dies at 82

Jess Ver Wey a longtime Rock Valley resident died at his home early Thursday morning at age 82. He is survived by one sister Mrs Ver Muelen. A fuller obituary will be published next week.

Jess Ver Wey Rock Valley Ver Wey Ver Muelen

Accidental Death of Sioux Center Man Remains Under Study

Funeral services were held in Sioux Center for a former serviceman. He leaves a wife, mother, brother, and sister. The American Legion led the services, which drew a large crowd. Local meetings referenced in a separate report noted ongoing discussions of state and national actions and district events.

Rock Valley Canada Soba Mars Jobin Wanitjes Bull Ihe ‘Center American Legion

Oldest knight of the road found in Jaws Iowa tale

A 75 year old hobo known as the knight of the road was found in Tracer Tama county and brought to the Briggs home. Mrs. Briggs fed him, city authorities gave him shelter at the jail, a bath and a physician exam, and he received new clothes. He found a permanent home at the county home with Traer officials arranging his remaining years in comfort. Arie Kersbergen advertises auto repair in Central Garage inviting work before cold weather.

Jaws Tracer Tama Jack Briggs Traer Arie Kersbergen

Hear Both Sides and Vote for the Best Man

Fragmentary October notice urges attendance at 1 30 P M to hear a speaker discuss doctrine and party platforms. It calls readers to hear both sides before voting for the best man for the office.

al Gine Ama P.O Hizo

Local Land Deals and Industrial Repairs Reported Near Town

The record notes several property transfers including Murphy selling a northwest farm to R Cleveringa at 166 per acre and Ben Vriedeveld selling a quarter section southwest of town to Siebert Kooima for 152 per acre. Handy bought Depot Mr Hawarden and plans to assume immediate control. a barn build and home improvements underway on the edge of town. Also Doon undertaker M S Hnie attended a two year old death from scald injuries. Herma Beekaan of Hull wrecked a car going over a bridge. Henry Stompe from Chicago visiting Mrs F J Huizenga.

Ben Vriedeveld Quanter Siebert Kooima Alcre Hnie Doon Peter Slob Herma Beekaan Hull

Unity for Midwestern Home Preservation and Justice

A plea from farmers and residents demanding action to save homes and livelihoods across midwestern states. They urge local leaders from town mayors to governors to unite beyond personal opinions and methods, backing the Farmers' Holiday movement to preserve civilization and rights.

Avery Mid-West Midwest

Sioux County Drives for 1500 Members Goal Met in Past

The text urges maintaining membership growth as unemployment rises and need grows. It notes Sioux county’s goal of 1500 members, a target reached in prior years when needs were lower, and stresses not to falter despite government cuts. First Reformed Church schedule lists services in English and Dutch with a Sunday school and an evening program led by Bert Van de Weenl.

Sioux County First Reformed Church Bert van de Weenl Read

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