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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1941
Page
12
Court notices show numerous judgments and fees across cases in Granville Hudson and Stour City. Jurors listed include Henry Veldman Martha Leuhtenberg Evalene Kersten and others. Parties include Jangewaard Sibolf Polamy Bermers Creamery and Mulder and Nolan among others.
Arnold Deist of near Anda fell from a pony last week and sustained a broken leg. Officials report the accident occurred during a riding incident in Pony Falls area.
A Mojave oil prospect seeps into a cautionary tale as an eager investor rents a rotary drill, hires a South Dakota veteran, and spends nearly all, only to strike granite instead of oil or water. Desert crowds, weathered by hype, chase the operation, then vanish with losses, while the partners sell equipment to cover debts and return home. The narrative contrasts ambition with hard economics and ends with a community meeting about electric appliances and project progress.
The Sioux Electric Cooperative Association prepares for its third annual meeting in Grange City on Wednesday January 29 at 1 30 P M. About 700 members and neighbors are expected if weather is favorable. The meeting will address electing seven directors to guide the cooperative for the coming year.
The State Corn and Small Grain Show will open February 10 at the College Armory in Ames Iowa. Secretary Joe L Robinson of the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association says 12 000 to 15 000 cars of corn are expected to compete along with many entries in small grain and clover seed classes. Interested parties should write to the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association Ames Iowa for premiums.
Inspectors from the Animal Industry Division report several cattle seab cases found in recent weeks. Chief EA Sindell notes these are the first seab outbreaks from the southwest in years and discusses potential sources and origin questions. He adds that Nebraska-origin cattle have been reduced by control efforts, shifting risk back north.
Deadline date for applications for cotton mattresses and comforters is January 20, announced by Jack A Armstrong, chairman of the Sioux county agricultural conservation association. Applications have been taken at the AAA, Farm Bureau, and Relief offices for several weeks. Ticking cotton and percale have been ordered through the state office in Des Moines, with delivery slated between February 15 and 28. One comforter will be issued with each mattress order.
Twelve years ago Lloyd Breeden and John Mimphy of Grinnell argued over who would stay bald longer. They now present their question to Grinnell residents asking which of them will have more hair after this long contest.
On February 23 1989 censorship blocked mail leaving Germany. Mrs Albers of Grossyian sent a letter via Elkader but it arrived only on January 8 1941.
A new fire truck is proposed for Helle Plaine to enlarge the bay and accommodate the larger native fire lock system, which is to be placed into service soon.
Fatt J. H. Brott of New Providence, aged 77, fell 20 feet from a hay wagon in his barn. He suffered no broken bones and was lucky to escape serious injury.
A team of horses ran away and could not be stopped until they became entangled in the clothes line of A. C. Rigsby. The incident interrupted daily activity and drew onlookers as the animals struggled free. No injuries are reported.
The Decorah city council outlines a plan to place 120,000 cubes of rat poison at strategic locations around town to rid the area of the pest problem. The move aims to reduce infestation and protect public spaces and homes.
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