Woolridge family reunion noted in Rock Valley
A detailed society note from Rock Valley records the annual Woolridge family reunion held at Stock Valley Park with attendees across several states including Mrs. Burl Williew of Burbank and Mrs. Hugh Woolridge of New Kensington. The piece also mentions local events, a Grinnell dump wage raise for Jack Sen, and reflections on major projects like Boulder Dam.
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Woolridge
Hog. Landhuis
W. A
Rock Valley
Tlarsy Wanbridge
Washington
Jim Woolridge
Tan Grove
Jack Sen
Grinnell
Grlnvell
Iran
Nis
Silary
Rock Valley Seeks Week of July Baseball Highlights
The report covers a 7 3 inning score with Gibson leading a strong second inning triple and Patton driving in a run, Jones settling in after, Therensa and Thesenga delivering crucial hits as Rock Valley ties and edges ahead briefly. Upcoming schedule lists July 4 doubleheaders at Hawarden and a July 8 game vs Hills Insurance with a local All Stars squad, plus further matches against Des Mines and Des Moines area teams.
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Gibson
Patton
Nat. Jones
Pat
McCharig
Therenga
Ren
Grven
McFarland
Gileon
Nice
Danigh
Glaze
de Beer
Thesenga
Wayne Tuff
Dish
Noll
Urban
Danish
Gutgon
Stea Basa
Jones
Wade Hall
Teedy
Jonas
Thesenge
Blair
Rock Valley
Champlin
Hall
Bhai
van Cilters Sd Leng
Hawardeo
TOLY
You County
Alvord
Fittle Rock
Laster
Larchwood
Rock Rapids
Rock -al- Joy Fire Department
Unik
Paschall
Des Mines
New Valery
Filis Insurance
Lagans and relatives gather for annual Cleverings event
Lagans continued from page four recounts visits by Mr and WF Otterlay and families to the area. J Rielly and daughter Magdalin traveled to Fulda for Eucharistic Congress in St Paul, Magdalin staying briefly. A two year old, son of Mr and Mrs John Costra, injured a finger while helping with a horse bridle. doctor expects finger salvage. The sixth annual Cleverings reunion at Sholdga park drew 161 attendees with distant visitors from Westfield North Dakota and Titonka Iowa. A farewell breakfast and dinners honored Miss McKeegan and guests Veronica Graiy and others.
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John Rielly
Magdalin
Wednnesday
Fulda
St. Paul
Jack
John Costra
Cleverings
Misees le Boyken
Jackie’ Valties
Titonka
Iowa
Mar-garet McKrogan
Miss McKeegan
Veronica Graiy
Thera
Dinner Hostess Dolores Aolly Hosts Friday Evening Event
A 6:40 dinner Friday evening was hosted by Dolores Aolly after she and Koerwaun and rake attended Ue shaw. The group then proceeded to a subsequent activity.
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Koerwaun
Rake
Ue Shaw
Dolores Aolly
Weather and crop growth recount for the month
The field notes describe near perfect moisture with no severe storms. Corn reached knee height early, then grew rapidly to well above knee height while sweet clover and bluegrass thrived. Barley and grain stands showed heavy growth, though some fields were badly fodg-
Ramaker Named to County Draft Board
Benny J. Ramaker of Bionx Center has been named to the county draft board by Governor Wilson, effective immediately. The appointment fills the vacancy from Falfe Smet's resignation. other members are Ed Veillugh and Arne Vander Steep, both of Orange City. They serve without pay and meet once a week.
Black Argus Steers Lead Market Ready Autumn
George Ahronds and Al Abronds plan a major shift into dred caliterasing, with 62 top quality black Argus steers reaching market by early September and expected to fetch a high price.
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George Ahronds
al Abronds
Argus
Splendid Bore Charly Geyer House Noted for Modern Furnishings
A partially legible description notes a home completed last fall featuring an automatic furnace and hot water heater, a modern kitchen, full electrical and plumbing, tight insulation, feather-stripping on doors and windows, and five bedrooms with spacious electric lighting, reflecting contemporary comforts in the territory.
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Charly Geyer
Lightning Strikes During Court House Incident In Iowa County
A reporting error records a lightning strike near a county courthouse in Iowa. E. Teeter was knocked to his knees while a bystander’s hat and hatpin were dislodged by the shock. The scene caused moments of alarm as bystanders steadied themselves and recovered from the jolt.
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Iowa County
E. Teeter
Wowsa
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Wight
Vwidla Schalz
Huth Bakke
Lois Roorda
Bernerth Sienousma
Viola Schutz
Margaret McKeegan
Dolores Rielly
Veronica Grads
James Vander Ploeg
Boulder Dam
Hudson River
Detroit River
Vander Ploeg
Belield
California
Estes Park
Grand Canyon
Pike's Peak
Sous Falls
Sioux Center
Arcey
Delroh Hospital
Arneys
Beth
Marlin
Doon
Works Projects Administration
Doon School Distict
Aut Li
Bell 200
Sive
Lex Wade
Champlin Ab Lpo
Barkley
Graves
Clif
Gikeoh
McCharg
McNully
Whesensa
Danis
Aly Elnit
DeDloer
Kol
du Jong
Lagans
John van Dune
WF Otterlay
Atul
Shs
A. Voit Otterlay
Afr
Sam van Voorst
Gnd
Goa
M. Brewer
J. Brewer
Hull
Hnn
General Electric
Udelvergy
Vander Ploeg Furniture
Taft High School
Chicago
Harriet Myers
Harriet
Hestree Sears
Grintell
Rock Valley Sales CO
Gerrit Harmelink
van Elvik Bros
Lyon County All Stars
Little Rock
Lester
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