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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1936
Page
8
Caryl Canova of Hawarden indicted on assault with intent to commit great bodily harm to Frank De Vries after allegedly striking him with a hammer at his home on December 21 1955. The case involves damages sought by De Vries totaling 1100 plus costs.
Objections of the ward to insurance of buildings and improvements are under consideration and directed to insure all property against fire. John A. De Zeuw appointed administrator of the estate of D. De Zeew, heirs of Sioux Center. Marriage licenses issued for Avie John Culenbrandex and Goldin Geberline Kniken of Maurice. Peter J. Vis and Minnie Lorietta Horn of Mull. Celestinus Wolf of Le Marg and Mercedes Protst of Alton. Johnie Peters of Ashton and Laneville Patton of Rock Rapids. John Steines and Gertrude Lyzen of Alton. John Avenil Tuellenders of loth Orange Cats and Sadie Van Peursem of loth Orange Cats. Vingent Smaith, Alvorham Act Thus Rack Valley.
Carl Pricksot Mowlay died suddenly Monday evening in Rock Valley from heart failure. Born in Germany, he would have turned forty next May. He had lived in the area since age 16 and left two sons, Harvey and Harold, plus a widow Dorothy Moeller and other relatives. Funeral services are planned Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home. Separate court notices involve various civil judgments and guardianship matters in the region.
Neal Bogaard of Rock Valley mourns as his father B Bogaard dies at home in Orange City early Sunday morning. Born in Pella Low, he would have turned 77 on March 15. Survived by widow and nine children. Funeral held at First Reformed Church in Orange City Monday afternoon with Rev. Colombrander in charge.
Freight delivery and pickup for carload lots was inaugurated at the Milwaukee station on Monday January 29 as announced. Patrons may haul their own freight at a five cent per hundred pounds discount. the plan adds to depot work but is a great convenience.
The second semester starts with many juniors and seniors facing the new module. Civics and algebra classes are large and require many students to take five subjects. A three-year plan trains groups for music contests as the band grows. Bally Jon on February 1 is a junior class play presented by Miss Shepherd of the State Teachers College who observed lessons in the county.
Those who were neither absent nor tardy for the first semester are Leon ard Ver Bfulm, Bobty Oy Touny and Gloria Swanson, earning graduation honors from the class.
Eugene Vander Well led perfect spelling lessons with weekly accuracy during the 61st semester. Arlene Van Beek finished close second missing only one. Phyllis Calsbeek, David Henderson, Bobby Potts, Raymond Sobate and Conrad Ver Malni earned top marks for attendance and punctuality in the first term.
Third grade students Martin Ver Mala Jol Boamen Frances Glare Toherty Lillie Steck and Shirley Ortha Ver Wey achieved perfect attendance for the semester and flawless spelling during the term.
Names of students listed as present for the first semester noting prize awards. Christine My deaten Mary Lang and Billie Rove are mentioned among those acknowledged.
Fifth grade students divide their room into themed areas and tally spelling averages over four weeks. The group with the highest spelling score will organize the St Valentine’s games and activities.
A sixth grade drill fest Monday featured Miecrge Tarmelink and Ponard Rers among others making wine. Students with no stress attendance included Gerard Gateherk Vernan Holt and several named peers in the first semester.
The document lists student names including Rereema Anna Vary Roevens Van Taland Arthur Achrtz Thelmina Carerston Tora Lehman Viola Schulz Rérngith Siewansma as part of nerfoot attendance tracking for the fret semester.
Pupils achieving top ratings in the latest arithmetic drill included Rael Bevsshi Melvin Ten Karlog Cias Jon Schouten Winity Calsveek Irene Igen Simon Dodom Wrailace Schouti Auorge Van Beek Jennette Den Fiator Viola Schutz Breedens Van Dyke and Max Heuninefeld.
Peace Lutheran Church Plato announces Sunday school at 5 00 a m with divine service in English at 10 00 a m. All are cordially invited to attend to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the salvation of your soul.
Aberson Pastor M Bes Menschen Verins leads a prayer meeting at First Reform Church outlining this year’s missionary plan. The event invites all women to participate and support the cause.
The Community Oil Company of Rock Waltey held its annual meeting in the Opera Union House Monday with strong attendance. Officers were elected including FT ArcGill, Prow, Fred Pres, Hlmer Miller, and B C Suter, Lee, and Duttman Sr. Wm Gayer, Fred Kin in, Jas Thomas and Fred Kock. A dividend of 10% was declared and will be paid to stockholders based on their purchases of gasoline and oil products.
Sunday evening last Nellie Ver Burg, a future bride, was surprised here by about thirty friends who brought many gifts for the new home. Miss Ver Burg will marry Win Ver Weg of Sull in February. Hostesses included Misses Henrietta Snir Nolke Blankespoor Kina Deksten and Mea Olto Stegensn.
The underweight milk drive at the Public School, aided by the Wa Tan Ye club and Christmas Seal funds, serves about thirty children daily. One small girl has shown notable improvement as others gain weight with a pint of milk each day.
A birthday celebration Friday honored Ms. Leo Wagner with a surprise party attended by twelve guests. Festivities featured songs and gifts, with Liss Julia Richter and Birs delivering well wishes and a lively game session. D. Jim earned praise for his gameplay and good humor.
The Christian Reformed Church reports J Gritter Jaswr Holand and P M Holland services with Lord's Day 44 finishing the ten commandments. A congregational meeting approved a nearly $3 000 budget for 1935 and arranged one Holland and one American service each Sunday with evening services replaced by a Young People's Meeting. Sick members are improving.
A historical notice announces regular prices for hides and exported casing for sausage making. The ad promotes meat market offerings and supplier terms, with emphasis on livestock and byproduct trade.
A letter from Congressman Gillette outlines concurrent bills and policy debates ahead of a presidential election. Topics include neutrality policy discussion, highway and war material control, land bank loan extensions, and limits on Supreme Court jurisdiction, with emphasis on farm markets, tariffs, and bonus payment prospects.
The fragment discusses opposition to proposed legislation in 1932 and mentions a Treasury surplus. It notes expectations Congress will pass the bill despite hints of a veto threat and references fiscal officials, likely including Mr Gillette, in the context of executive action.
A Christian school bus stalled in deep snow northeast of Rock Valley trapped 19 children. They were escorted a quarter mile to a nearby schoolyard, then to town for treatment as four or five were checked by doctors. Thermometers showed 16 to 20 below zero.
The Young Girls chorus of the 4. BK church traveled to Rock Rapids Sunday evening to sing. Despite cold weather visitors from Rock Valley enjoyed a splendid performance. Drivers included J. P. Bokutt and others. director Mrs. J. Rustemeier led the choir with Miss Zoe Sraith as pianist.
Wa-Tau-Ye Club hosted a Tuesday evening gathering at the Guanivk home with Mrs. Frank Gininiak Miss Hehm McNamara and Miss Mag vela Tuywman as guests The event themed Wa-an-Ye emphasized service A splendid chicken dinner at the Warren hotel was served by faullielight Guests seated at a long decorated table using place cards and Indian themed favors Two new members Miss Fileen McNaware and Miss Loretta Schemmer joined and the program featured Aeroplane with Miss Taymman supervising and Miss MaNamara guiding the event.
Mr and Mrs Jake Kooima mark forty years of marriage with a public open house from 1 to 4 PM next Wednesday January 23 at their home a mill and a half west and one and a half miles south of Stock Valley Sioux and Lyon counties residents are invited to greet them and wish many more years of happiness
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