Rock Valley Head A L Balstead Works On Violin
Gust Lei of Webb Gay county now 81 years old has quietly carved three violins this year and rests a fourth toward mastery. His only tools are a meld spring scraper a small lathe and a pocket knife. Lehr an ex pupil Valin waker at 17, regained practical art after years of study. Strangers estimate Levi's age at about 60.
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Gust Lei Af Webb
Gay County
Drowa
Enel
Lehr
Levi
Amusing Horseplay at Sibley Wedding
Neighbors of Mr and Mrs Miller in Sibley Iowa hosted a barnyard mischief on wedding night. A crowd gathered near Miller Dome as revelers entered the house. a masked intruder in women’s clothing was seen inside the residence. Wes Millers wife sat at Sibley.
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Miller
Sibley
Iowa
Pavels Opie
Soond
Hep
Giso
Brunson
Wes Millers
Remarkable Og Gw Cooper Showcases Unusual Intelligence
A Cedar Rapids dog named Cooper, raised by Casper, demonstrates remarkable understanding of English and reasoning. Despite blindness later, the animal recalls commands, retrieves slippers, and maintains daily interaction with neighbors. A fox named Fox 4 travels across Clarke County Iowa, tagged Sept 30, then recaptured near Morrow farm in Washington County after moving over 100 miles by November.
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Cooper
Cedar Rapids
Ally Quowgh
Peggy Daven
Casper
Caspers
Fox 4
Acklan
Clarke Couity
Towa
Tag
Wolhanat
Wishington County
Tabra Wumilis
Thinking about Bonds and local relief measures
The article discusses Uncle Sim's cash shortage affecting CWA workers who now face reduced hours. The Rock Valley area is in the scope of the order effective Monday, with workers down to about fifteen hours weekly. A speaker remarks on dollar value and birthday party economies amid boom-day nostalgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sim
Rock Valley
Bally Schemmer
Hoosevelt
Weather and plans in Rock Valley amid spring fever
The piece notes early spring sentiment and travel weather, mentions upcoming talks at St M hall, ongoing efforts to establish a local bank, and a planned stockholders meeting for Rock Valley Creamery Co. The article also reports tittle local political and prison-people news, plus community notices and business reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley Creamery Co
Delayed Efforts Need Prompt Action Despite High Cost
The text notes that slowing things will cost more as the matter should be moved to GB promptly. It warns the process will be long but urges starting now to improve outcomes and minimize further delays.
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Steek Witler
Realiae
Hock Valley
Rock Valley
Securinet
Rooster Club
Questions on Corn Hog Contract Prompt Local Answers
Sioux County notes farmers to ask questions about the corn hog program and how it applies to dust farms. Local agents, Extension Service, and county committees offer complete information, with Washington awaiting clearer guidance from officials.
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AAA
Hesd Q Fariis
Washington, D. C
Nic
Nicol
Lions Courty
Rok
Bliss
Eytendon
Town State College
Coyn-Hoz
State
Bath
Iewst
Black
Accurate Production Figures Affect Corn Hog Contract Signups
Officials warn production data delays hold up farmer contract approvals as county and community checks align totals with county figures. Production records must show average acreage 1932 1933 past yields and marketing data to support claims, with local committees correcting inaccuracies before Washington validation.
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Nicol
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington
Fasiis Ues
Corm
Bres
Nivol
Nelpnys
Clini
Campaign expenses for corn hog program to be county controlled
The cost of administering the corn hog program in Signy County will be decided by the Corn Hog Productions Control Association to be formed soon. Meetings will sign contracts, and no expenses will be drawn from farmers' benefits until the county body is established, then only for necessary costs.
County to Meet Corn and Hog Benefit Plan Details
Mr. Nicol outlined that payments will be nominal relative to total funds and expenses will be pro rated among producers by corn acres and hog numbers. In wheat regions, county costs average about one cent per bushel. producer cooperation and contract signings influence administrative costs via county corn hog associations and member contributions.
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Nicol
Uxi'n
Sioux County
Central
Aasa
Plant Establishes Unbroken Safety Record at Waverly Plant
The plant at Waverly, Iowa, under Supt. A. E. Chandler, reports 18 months without a reportable accident. A special safety committee oversaw the period, with every employee participating in a two-member safety team during the last 60 days.
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Stajonnik
Waverly
Lowe
A. E. Chandler
Eneplives
Ariluiy
Giecormit
Committee Proposes Hazard Reduction Pelting Popcorn
The committee then made recommendations regarding eliminating hazards by addressing popcorn related risks and safety measures, outlining steps to mitigate dangers in public spaces.
Public School Notes First Grade Eskimo Unit
First grade notes describe lessons on Eskimos with stories and crafts. Students made Eskimo houses and dolls from tan paper and cotton, displayed them in the room. Tele Rae returned after an absence due to scarlet fever. the class is glad to have Uelen back.
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Tele Rae
Xehadl Aftany
Uelen
Fourth Grade Calendar and Test Highlights From 1934
The piece notes a fourth grade class celebrating its 1934 calendar and lists students who earned perfect scores on year tests in arithmetic and geography. It mentions kinesthetic activities, drawing a birthday calendar, and a general report on test performance across subjects with several names referenced.
Students Named in School Yearbook Polish Note
Absent not tardy during this past semester Vernon Drong Charles Vander Stouwe Dolores Achtaz Leng Ver Malm Melvin Den Harrog Annie Van Boeth Alice Van Holland Her mire Van Haflam Hermina Vande Weerd Vernon Helt from Lioux City enrolled in our fourth grade Monday. We welcome Voynon and hope this year will be happy and worthwhile. The following have been neither present nor found during the first half of the year: Arthur Acbats Cheater Drog Viola Schutz Wallace Sehon ten Willie Vandey Liden and Matian. SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES Those who received 100 percent in spelling in the seventh grade were: Elsie Van Beek and Jack Vander Stouwe. Those receiving 100 percent in the eighth grade were: Vern Ban nan Catherine Byker Leslie Davie son Elda Mae Aynan Elsie Ker bergen Emin Tock Angeline Van Dyke Ueity Vande Stouwe Gladyce Valuevschyk Catherine Verduann Emil Lock Francis Avhals Betty Vandey Stouwe Mabel Vande Weerd dramatized the story of Benjamin Franklin on January 7 for the acd cuth and eighth eradeg.
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Hassell Kenbergen
Eliesabeth Byker
Mary Alice Lone
Joan Harmelink
Bile Ueuve Uovehoon
Tohymta Vw Holland
Lynmour Hendriks
Maytin
Voy Maka
Frances
Wary Fourlain
Tolluwine
Melvin Dan Hatter
Billie Savestoon
Simon Groneiés
Chytan ‘ Khenten
Henry Verdouen
Neva Sewick
Dorothy van Geext
Charles Vander Staywne
David Corwin
Smester
Vernon Drong
Charles Vander Stouwe
Dolores Achtaz
Leng
Ver Malm
Melvin den Harrog
Annie van Boeth
Alice van Holland
Hermire van Haflam
Hermina Vande Weerd
Vernon Helt
Lioux City
Voynon
Heppy
Worth While
Elsie van Beek
Jack Vander Stouwe
Vern Bannan
Catherine Byker
Leslie Davieson
Elda Mae Aynan
Elsie Kerbergen
Emin Tock
Angeline van Dyke
Ueity Vande Stouwe
Gladyce Valuevschyk
Catherine Verduann
Emil Lock
Francis Avhals
Betty Vandey Stouwe
Mabel Vande Weerd
Benjamin Krariklin
Dor
Acd Cuth
Eighth Eradeg
TOGHS School Doubleheader Opens Season
Last Monday Bart Vant Mul Bert Hendriks and Albert Vande Weerd led TOGHS in a school doubleheader. The home team won the first game easily and the second by 7 to 15 in three overtimes against Fairview with standout play from Smith Vander Steve Johnson and Smith for Fairview and Rehtar Van Zee as top scorers.
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Toghs School
Bart Vant Mul
Bert Hendriks
Albert Vande Weerdenscllnd
High Schion
Faiview
Smith
Var der Steve
Johnson
Fairview
Doon
Beaks
Rehtar
van Zee
Local Advert Offers Army-Like Participation at Stated Price
Fragmentary OCR notes show AJ Fritts TL UY Corwin SL Bastamerer amt Mrs Jerry Steck planning to Taw and a man offering to join a leyman's army at a stated price. Readable details are sparse but indicate a purchase or enlistment proposal with named individuals and a quoted amount.
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AJ. Fritts
UY Corwin
Bastamerer
Jerry Steck
Taw
Buaidiny
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