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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1936

Page

12

Canova faces damage suit after alleged hammer attack

Sioux County district court actions include Carl Canova of Hawarden named in a damage suit by Frank De Vries for injuries in December 1935 when De Vries claims Canova assaulted him with a hammer at the Canova residence. The docket also notes pardoned bank robberies, judgments, guardianship matters, and several marriage licenses across Hull, Maurice, Orange City, Le Mars, Alton, Rock Rapids, and Sioux Center.

Carl Canova Hawarden Frank de Vries de Vries Canova Place Canova Geo. W. Price William Cash Orange City Sherif Hugo Synhorst Cash Price Gcourt le Mars Yeaman & Yeaman Sioux City R. G. Redman Madison Plymouth John Colenbrauder Hull Goldie Geberdine Kuiken Maurice Peter J. Vis Minnie Lorretta Horn Elestinus Wolf Mercedes Probst Alton Yhnnie Peters Ashton Lucille Patton Rock Rapids New Steines Webster City Gertrude Lyzen Ohn Arend Smuchtenberg Sadie van Peursem Vincent Smith Alvord Ada Haas Rock Valley

Death of Carl Pricksot Shocks Rock Valley Community

Carl Pricksot died suddenly Monday evening around ten due to heart failure. He was born in Germany and would have been forty two next May, came to the U.S. at sixteen, and lived near Rock Valley. Survived by Dorothy Moeller, his wife since February 17, 1920, and two sons Harvey and Harold, plus other relatives. Funeral at home Thursday at 1 PM and 2 PM at Peace Lutheran Church with Rev. Graf officiating.

Carl Pricksot Rock Valley Mr. Pricksot Germany Dorothy Moeller Harvey Harold

Bogaard Poni pneumonia takes Neal Bogaard's father in Orange City

Neal Bogaard of Rock Valley mourns as H B Bogaard dies in Orange City early Saturday of pneumonia. Born in Pella Town he would have turned 77 next March 15. Survived by widow and nine children. Funeral at First Reformed Church Orange City Monday afternoon with Rev Colenbrander officiating.

Neal Bogaard H. B. Bogaard Rock Valley Orange City Mr. Bogaard Pella First Reformed Church Colenbrander

Free freight delivery and pickup at Milwaukee station

Free freight delivery and pick up for freight shipments in less than carload lots was inaugurated at the local Milwaukee station Monday Jan 20 as had been previously announced. Those who desire to do their own hauling are allowed a reduction of five cents per hundred pounds according to the agreement. Although this arrangement adds to the work at the depot it is a great convenience to patrons of the road and is thoroughly appreciated by them.

Milwaukee

Public School Notes Highlight Band Plans and Play

The second semester started with schedule changes causing junior and senior students to juggle five subjects and activities. Large algebra and civics enrollments strain classes while three vocal groups prepare for a music contest and the band adds members and books. A junior class presentation of Sally Lou screens February 6 and 7 at the Opera House. Miss Shepherd from the State Teachers College Extension Division observed and assisted first three grades, aiding county schools.

Franz Sally Lou Opera House Shepherd Lextension State Teachers’ College

First Grade Honors for Perfect Attendance in First Semester

Those who were neither absent nor tardy for the first semester are Leon ard Ver Mutm, Betty De Young, and Gloria Swanson.

Leonard Ver Mutm Betty de Young Gloria Swanson

Students shine in first semester spelling awards

Second grader Eugene Vander Well achieved perfect spelling lessons every week of the first semester. Arlene Van Beek followed close, missing only once and earning six ten gold stars. Phyllis Calsbeek David Henderson Bobby Potts Raymond Schutz and Conrad Ver Malm were neither absent nor tardy during the first semester.

Eugene Vander Well Arlene van Beek Phyllis Calsbeek David Henderson Bobby Potts Raymond Schutz Conrad Ver Malm

Perfect Attendance and Spelling Honors Listed for Third Grade

Third grade honors include perfect attendance for Martin Ver Mulm, John Bauman, Frances Clare Doherty, Lillie Steck, and Shirley Calsbeek. Bertha Ver Wey earned perfect spelling for the semester.

Martin Ver Mulm John Bauman Frances Clare Doherty Lillie Steck Shirley Calsbeek Bertha Ver Wey

Fourth Grade List Notes Attendance and Averages

The document lists several pupils including Dykstra Christine Eggel ston Marian Hemmingson ElDora Kersbergen Mary Long Louise Van Boeyven Frances Ver Mulm Bobby Balzer Jimmie Davisson Billie Kersbergen Connie Ver Mulm as neither absent nor tardy during the first semester. It also notes that Christine Eggleston Mary Long and Billie Rozeboom had an average of B or above in each first semester subject.

Tenn Dykstra Christine Eggelston Marian Hemmingson ElDora Kersbergen Mary Long Louise van Boeyven Frances Ver Mulm Bobby Balzer Jimmie Davisson Billie Kersbergen Connie Ver Mulm Christine Eggleston Billie Rozeboom

Fifth Grade Divides for St Valentine Games Planning

The fifth grade splits into two groups to raise spelling averages over four weeks. The duo with the higher average earns the right to plan activities forSt Valentine’s Day.

First Sem Arithmetic Drill Honor Roll List

Sixth grade names in Monday drill include George Harmelink Donald Kersbergen Gerard Calsheek Viva Beumer Angeline De Graaff Delores Achatz and Tillie Van Dyke. Perfect attendance first semester goes to Gerard Calsheek Vernon Helt Donald Kersbergen Guy Potts Charles Vande Stouwe Delores Achatz Angleine De Graaff and Agnes De Young.

George Harmelink Donald Kersbergen Gerard Calsheek Viva Beumer Angeline de Graaff Delorest Achatz Tillie van Dyke Vernon Helt Guy Potts Charles Vande Stouwe Delores Achatz Angleine DeGraaff Agnes de Young

Seventh and Eighth Grades Perfect Attendance Names

Seventeenth and eighth graders achieving perfect attendance in the first semester include Bart Beresma Anna Van Boeven Vice Van Folland Atothor Achatz Wilhelmina Carrelson Lora Lehman Viola Schutz Berneth Siewonsma.

Pris Bart Beresma Anna van Boeven Vice van Folland Atothor ‘Achatz Wilhelmina Carrelson Lora Lehman Viola “ Schutz Bérneith Siewonsma

Pupils Eighteen Receive High Scores in Arithmetic Drill

Everdefa Van Dyke Lucille Var Geest and Marian Wissink led a class as pupils earning a rating of 9 in the latest arithmetic drill. The list includes Earl Bergsma Melvin Den Hartog Clay Jan Sellouten Wilma Calsbeek Trene Kershbergen Simon De Jong Wallace Schonién George Van Beek Jeanette Den Hartog Viola Schutz Evredena an Dyke Mee Henninefeld.

Everdefa ‘van Dyke Lucille Var Geest Marian Wissink Earl Bergsma Melvin den Hartog Clay Jan Sellouten Wilma Calsbeek Trene Kershbergen Simon de Jong Wallace Schonién George van Beek Jeanette den Hartog Viola Schutz Evredena ¥An Dyke Mee Henninefeld

Peace Lutheran Church Plato Sunday Services

Peace Lutheran Church Plato invites strangers to attend Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and English divine service at 11:00 a.m. Pastor J J Graf leads. gospel message offered for all seeking salvation for their families.

J. J. Graf

First Reformed Church Missionary Meeting Led by Miss Vander Well

Reverend J Aberson invites members to the weekly prayer meeting and announces the first missionary meeting of the year at 7 45 PM led by Miss Kate Vander Well. Attendees are urged to come prepared to support the mission cause.

J. Aberson M. Des Menschen Verlos C. EB. Society Kate Vander

Community Oil Company Holds Annual Meeting

Community Oil Company of Rock Valley held its annual meeting in the Opera House on Monday afternoon with good attendance. Officers elected were PF T McGill president Fred Miller vice president Ebner Miller assistant and E C Suter secretary, plus Cullinan Sr William Gayer Fred Jas Thomas and Fred Koch as directors. A 10 percent dividend was declared and will be paid to stockholders in proportion to their purchases of gasoline and oil products.

Community Oil Company of Rock Valley Opera House PF. T. McGill Fred Miller Ebner Miller Asii E. C. Suter and .Cullinan, Sr Wm. Gayer Fred Jas. Thomas Fred Koch

Surprise Shower for Nellie Ver Burg Way

A cheerful surprise shower for Miss Nellie Ver Burg was held at her home with thirty friends offering best wishes and gifts for the future bride. She will wed William Verner of Hull in February. hostesses included Miss Henretta Sneller Nellie Blankespoor Edna Dykstra and Mrs Otto Stegenga.

Nellie Burg Ver Burg Wm. Verner Hull Iike Henretta Sneller Nellie Blankespoor Edna Dykstra Otto Stegenga

Milk Campaign Aids School Children With Milk

The underweight milk program at the Public school, sponsored by Wa-Tan-Ye club and funded by the Christmas Seal sale, serves about thirty grade children a pint of milk daily. One girl has already gained four pounds and others are benefiting from the program.

Wa- Tan-Ye Club

Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Leo Wagner at Party

Mrs. Leo Wagner enjoyed a birthday surprise Friday as twelve ladies visited to offer birthday wishes and gifts. The evening featured card games with Miss Julia Richter and Mrs. D W Swanson scoring high and low respectively.

Leo Wagner Julia Richter D. W. Swanson

Christian Reformed Church Seels 1935 Budget and Service Changes

Rev J Gritter reports at a 128-person congregational meeting that 1935 finances are complete with a proposed 1936 budget near $5000. The church will switch to one Holland and one American service each Sunday, with the evening service discontinued and a Young People meeting held nightly. Health of members noted as good.

J. Gritter Holand Holland

Kosters Meat Market Ad Promotes Sausage Casing Options

A storefront notice from Kosters' Meat Market offers to buy hides at regular prices and advertise extra wide export casing for sausage making and smoking, signaling procurement and product supply details for butchery trades.

Kosters

Congressman Gillette Reports on Legislation and Policy

Congressman Gillette discusses bi weekly newsletters, Neutrality policy debates, and the looming impact of the upcoming presidential election. He notes farm parity concerns after the AAA decision, outlines two bills on land bank loan reductions and judicial limits, and describes farm product warehousing studies and tariff actions. The piece highlights the Prairie states group and expected bonus certificate legislation by mid February.

Supreme Comit Congress

Congress Poised to Pass Legislation Over Veto

A 1932 statement is cited expressing opposition to a bill until the budget balance and Treasury surplus are achieved. The author predicts Congress will pass the legislation despite possible executive action, with I. ML Gillette noted as commenting.

Treasury Congress ML Gillette

School Bus Stalled In Snow Near Rock Valley

On a frigid Wednesday morning the Christian school bus carrying 19 children stalled in snow northeast of Rock Valley. Children reached cold faces and hands before help arrived. They were taken to a nearby school and town facilities, with five needing doctor treatment. Thermometers showed 16 to 20 below zero.

Rock Valley Jeanette Vande Weerd

Young Girls Chorus Visits Rock Rapids Church

The Young Girls' chorus of the Mr. E. church sang in Rock Rapids on Sunday evening despite subzero weather. Twenty five visitors from Rock Valley attended. Drivers were J P Schutt Rev Munsiey Robert Vis and Judson Smith. The group was led by director Mrs H Bastmeyer with pianist Miss Zoe Smith and Mrs Lehman among those assisting.

Mr. E. Church Rock Rapids Rock Valley J.P. Schutt

Wa-Tan-Ye Club Hosts Indian Themed Party

Wa-Tan-Ye members enjoyed a unique Tuesday evening at the Gunnink home with Mrs Frank Gunnink Miss Helen McNamara and Miss Marcella Tuynman as hosts The Warren hotel dinner was candlelit with place cards naming guests by Indian names Tepees and maize filled canoe nups adorned the decor Two new members Miss Eileen McNamara and Miss Lanetta Schemmer were initiated and the group played Aeroplane under the supervision of Miss Tuynman and Miss McNamara

Frank Gunnink Helen McNamara Mar ‘Cella Tuynman Gunnink Warren Hotel Eileen McNamara Lanetta Schemmer Tuynman McNamara

Married for Forty Years Kooimas Host Open House

Next Wednesday January 29 marks the fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Jake Kooima who have lived near Rock Valley for years. They are well known in Sioux and Lyon counties and will open their home to friends from two to four o'clock Wednesday afternoon inviting all to share in their celebration.

Jake Kooime Rock Valley Sioux Lyon Kooima

Also Mentioned on This Page

District Court News OF Sioux County Union State Bank of Rockwell Cuty Martha Mand AV. Albright G. H. Ralders Effie van Benthem Vanden Bergh de Ruyter Hardware Co Albert Roghair Anna H. Ruys FH. Rikkers, Sr Henry Flier James Roggen Kate Vander Schaaf Wm. Top Wiebe Vander Schaaf D. W. Bates Exchange Bank of Granville 4Peter J. Schuver Jadement Chas. Jaaner Ploeg A. C. Jonge Eaata Arie Franken T. B. Nay John A. de Zeeuw D. de Zeeuw Sioux Center OUR Public School Peace Lutheran Church Plato Community Oil Company Christian Reformed Church Congressman Gillette Senate House Italy Supreme Court Rock Rapids Church Wa-Tan-Ye Club Rock Valey Rock Valley Sales Co
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