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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1941
Page
2
A damaged OCR wedding notice lists numerous guests and relatives with garbled names and mixed words. It describes a bridal event at an URC church, readings, gifts, and attendees, but many names and details are illegible, leaving a fractured record of the celebration.
Local notes show multiple marriages anniversaries and health updates. Mr. and Mrs. J. Vande Griend Sr mark their 25th wedding anniversary on January 16, with family and friends celebrating. Several relatives and neighbors are listed visiting, recovering from illness, or traveling, including visits to California and the Netherlands. The column records funerals, hospital stays, and social events as well as church activities and community concerns.
Ireton notes list birthdays and visits from residents including Mr Deer Mrs Wine Mrs Mozers and Mr Richard Mozers. Visitors James Bergsma Ralph Dotwirty Homer Dowden and others travelled to Milford for an aviation event. Several locals including George Wosten Bre Glare Peters Orange City and Mrs Haury Wadlinga were noted for hospital visits and family gatherings.
A fragmentary social column lists residents such as Mrs Ban Sitinkesse lnk and De Jager family members, with references to visits from Mrs Mine Sinit and Mr. Brink. The text mentions residence in Orange City, events at the homes of local families, and visitors from nearby towns, including Mey Site and Uie Brank De Staas Bonie. The incomplete OCR preserves several names and local ties, indicating a neighborhood roundup of weekly gatherings and kinship connections.
Peter Berge a well known Carnes farmer died at age 57. Funeral services were held Monday at the Carney church. Surviving are his wife Jean and children Peter, Seyd, Frath, Darlene, James, Bevosis, and ten brothers including Ira Berge of Huntington Park California Henry Hoffman of Huntington Park California and OL Vogelaar of Orange California. Berge had been ill for four months before his death.
Mrs George Matters formerly of Moneice and widow of Mr Matters died at Hermosa Beach California at her home 90 Pifloonth Street She was a well known figure in Hermosa Reach and its social circles The notice appears in the Hermmsa Reach Daily Democrat edition reported by Russell Stickney
Months after the loss of a three year old, survivors include husband George Matters, two cousins and a daughter. One son Af E Matters operates a business on Ga Mine Real Hermosa Beach while another, Arthur, resides Pekin. Daughter Mrs Husseld Stickwes lives Hermosa Beach. The mother’s remains travel to Hermosa on a special train. The family, long established in Hermosa Beach, mourns as friends recall shared years and ties.
Military rites were held for Joe Oberman who served in World War I with the exception of service and was stationed at Camp Pike. He belonged to the Grauville American Legion post and was buried with full military honors at Saint Josephs cemetery after a service at Saint Josephs church. He is survived by his mother two sisters and several brothers in various towns. Local veterans and community members attended the funeral with assistance from Elie Lefign and others at the church and cemetery services.
Local residents gathered in Orange City to discuss securing food and supplies for Europe amid postwar relief. Rumors tied to former President Hoover and a coalition were debunked. Rev. B. D. Dykstra acted as coordinator seeking further information.
Distressed residents attended a meeting dated in the OCR text. Rev. B Dykstra presided with Dewey Wiersma as secretary while six churches were represented. A petition was urged in support of a public interest project.
Unclear notes from a local game describe confusion over seating in Bali households, with a question about a home venue and a specific seat allocation failing to resolve. The record requests confirmation of intended seating and venue details.
The regents discuss 100 percent valuation with 410i per cent values used previously. The court ruled assessments at 70 per cent, while Wy association says full valuation would raise bonds and taxes. Tax districts fear higher totals despite potential bonds tied to the total assessed value.
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