Social events and visits mark week in Rock Valley area
Community gatherings included a lodge installation and Odd Fellows event with refreshments and social time. A Wanthy program at Muelenthaler school featured speakers and Rock Waldey Band performances. James Vander Poel family large gathering plans camping trip, with cross-state visitors joining later for a reunion and travel.
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Muelenthaler
Platy Township
Yrogedat
Tayelt
James Vander Poel
Gladys
Rigstone
Watertown
M.D
Frank Griffin
Salam
Lester Benson
Cabby
Mini
James Griffin
Rock Valley
Bert Griffin
Salon, S.D
Silver Wedding Celebration At Plate Township
On Wednesday July 8 1931 plate Township marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Carl Tank of Garfield Township long established residents who came to America in 1907 and settled on a Garfield farm. Relatives neighbors and church friends attended the surprise celebration with games social visiting and a neighborly toast to the couple who raised two sons Carl Jo and Richard. Both Mrs Tank and her husband are active in community church work and local welfare.
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Mar. Carl Tank
Gar
Field Township
Tank
Carl
da Newenbrook
Gecuany
Game
Atoerien
Plate Township
Garfield Township
Childxen
Devi
Carl Jo
Richard
Mme
Nank
Bris
Fred? Gayer
Mr. Tank
Herman
Seholerman
Walter Sehollerman
Herman Sehollerman
Walter Ann Merman Sekoterman
Tred’ Guyer
Pam
Rock Rapids Draymen Open with Victory over Rock Valley Kittenball
The Rock Rapids Draymen defeated Rock Valley Kittenball 10 to 3 in a late game at their home field. The visiting team struggled to score while Rock Rapids capitalized on hits and defensive plays to seal the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flock Rapids
Lotals
Rock Rapids
Veeck Valley
Rock Valley Tops Orange City In Big Win, Extends Streak
Rock Valley defeated Orange City 7 to 5 last Friday, extending their winning streak to 19 games. Both teams scored in the second inning, and Rock Valley’s strong pitching helped seal the victory as Orange City suffered its first defeat of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange City
Rock Valley
Inwood Falls 5 0 to Rock Valley in Diamond Clash
Rock Valley defeated Inwood 5 to 0 on July 13 as the visiting team extended its winning streak. The game featured strong pitching from Rock Valley and a decisive offense that left Inwood scoreless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Oi Inwood
Rock Rapids Tops Rock Valley in High-Scoring Contest
Rock Rapids defeated Rock Valley 10 to 5 Tuesday evening in a lively game. The Rock Rapids offense led with a strong run, while Rock Valley struggled to keep pace as the hosts pulled away late.
Miller Couple Take Over Perkins Corner Standard Oil Station
Miller buys the Standard Oil station at the Perkins Corner and takes possession. Mr Miller, longtime employee of the Iowa Public Service Co., and wife plan to move into the property as soon as they locate a home.
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Perkins Bay
Miller
Standard Oil
Perkins Corner
Jis
Mrs. Miller
Mr. Miller
Lowa Public Service Co
Pole Sitter Aims For World Record In Dyersville Park
Andy Robinson a former steel worker and unemployed man climbed a pole in a Dyersville park seeking the longest pole sitting attempt. He planned to endure atop a 104 foot pole as a way to find work with a fellow pole sitting enthusiast aiding his start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Robinson
Dyersville
Robinson
Dubuque
Westlinnd
Novel Conservation Idea At Estherville Group Effort
A local plan led by George A Nich of Estherville involves transplanting rushes from Esther vill to create natural spawning and duck weed habitats in Tre lakes. The effort aims to expand to Okolnji and other waters to form natural breathing barriers and stabilize shorelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A Nich
Estherville
Membres
Dile
Wes
Esther Vill
Lady Chaptera
Jhierson
Hast Okohoi Phis
Towa Lakes
Nat Okolnji
Anniversary gathering described with varied refreshments
Readable fragments show a Reverend Grail presiding over an anniversary with sandwiches ice cream cake and cookies. Attendees reported a very enjoyable time despite garbled wording and minor errors in the text.
Mis. hh Wiggerman visits Cincinnati and area items
News items from thirty years ago note Mrs Wiggerman visiting in Cincinnati at her favorite home, local outings for Rev. Huizenga family, and a series of small travels. Uplifts include G W Carter family returning from Buffalo and eastern trips, and Mrs H R Rounds homeward from Minneapolis via Clear Lake.
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Wiggerman
Cincinnati
Don
Gillhoard
Quinn
Baby
Vinton
Huizenga
Dlj
Jakes
Hull
G.W. Carter
Buffalo
Kansas
Tie
TB. Wiggins
H.R. Rounds
Clear Lake
Minneapolis
Witethum
Witethu
Tain
Davenport
3.C. Vitzthim
Hovee
Ram
Fe Bagey
G. B. Work
Boyden
Rock Valley
Adolph Schulz
Ag Quan
Lie
Grasies and Diher County Copsied for Grand Larceny
Cops from Grasies and Diher Counties were arrested and indicted in Ringgald County on grand larceny charges. They pled guilty before Judge Tomer Mullin, each fined 100 dollars. two women received five year sentences at Rockwell City State Reformatory, suspended pending good behavior and nonappearance at certain shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diher
Panr
Ringgald
Tomer Mullin
State Reformatory
Rockwell City
Ghyl Couney
Vigilantes to Hold a State Shooting Contest
Ivan O. St. of the Tow Bankers Association in Culone Falbot Swith fronts a state shooting event at Fort Des Moines on July 20 and 21. Capt M S Willanson of Port Des Maines directs the contest with aides including James F. Bisden and Sheriff Chas Keel, promoting a civilian team tryout for national matches at Camp Percy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan O. St
Tow Bako Association
Fort Dew Moines
Tanouiee
Fort Des Moines
Smith
M.S. Willaanson
Port Des Maines
James EF. Bisiden
State Criminal Bureau
Bailey
Chas. F. Keeljum
Harry
Tittey
Sherif
Delaware Eawly
Gamp Percy
Vigilpillites
Town Bankers Association
Jawa
Miniature Cyclone Sweeps Fish From Cedar River
A small tornado-like storm stripped fish from the Cedar River in Mitchell County during a fierce wind event. Water and fish were drawn from the river and scattered along the banks. many fish remained alive when found, causing astonishment among onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar River
Et Angems
Mitchell County
Sheep and Wool Train Stops at Hook Valley Event
The Sheepmen from Sioux County gather as a conference train, run by Milwaukee Railroad and Iowa State College Extension, visits Hook Valley July 20. Four key feeding factors and equipment displays will guide breeders and feeders, with expert sessions by Rex L. Cann and G. W. McDonald and others aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Railroad
Iowa State College
Sioux County Bane Bureau
Iowa Sheep and Wool Growers’ Association
Hook Valley
Rex L. Cann
G. W. McDonald
State College
Hth
Amorgy
McDonald
W. J
Tinwarty Ali
Milwauken
Cedar County Opens New Fish Hatchery Site
The state purchased 16 acres in Cedar County for a new fish hatchery in the northwestern area. The facility will sit near Clear Creek, with water supplied by springs. A surfaced road will connect the hatchery to the Lincoln Highway, located a couple miles north.
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Cedar County
CH Crack
Lincoln Highway
Pleads for Farmers Credit in Iowa Address
Poledo farmer OG M Richards cites Alexander Tayge of Chien toleaf in urging bankers 1920 21 law aims at prudent loan funds. He warns against overinvesting in foreign issues or overvalued farm lands and calls for simpler access to credit for farmers. He questions if any American industry could equal the Zavmee debits and credits shown.
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Farmers' Credit
M. Richards
Poledo
Towa
Alexander Tayge
Chien 1
Vedevarat Board
Towa Banke
Farwy
Ees
Mertgages
Lege
Farmers Visit Weed Plots Near Hawarden
About one hundred farmers from Mellette and Lincoln counties in South Dakota visited weed plots near Hawarden on July 8. They gathered at Ta in City Park where Dr Bakke identified weeds and explained lab work. The Hawarden Chamber provided a noon meal and the group toured the laboratory northeast of Hawarden to see spraying tests and equipment demonstrations.
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Allnenaha
Lincoln
Clay Counties
South Dakota
Heav
Tain
de. Bakke
Hawarden
Banveny
Criminals Nabbed in Spencer Confess to Thefts
Two suspects Riley Steve and Mary George were arrested in Spencer and confessed to a series of robberies linked to J. Brown and others. They reportedly returned $360 after the losses. Authorities say no charges were filed against them at present and the attorney general pledges to pursue public safety actions under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Steve
Mary George
Spencer
J. Brown
Sarmer
Ashiva
Pimnishiment
Dinty
Plowing Corn by Moonlight a New Innovation News
An old report describes farmers using moonlit hours to plow corn fields amid heat and drought. The method aimed to extend work into the night but limited work to certain rows due to rapid growth and wet sand conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nwrses
Lewis
Ceea
Bank Robbers Apprehended in State Wide Sweep
Authorities report multiple bank robbers arrested since January across towns including Connell Bluffs and Mayville Woodsay county. Walton Ping pled guilty in Sins City and received a penitentiary sentence. Two others were jailed for separate robberies in Melraska as part of a statewide crackdown assisted by the Iowa Bankers Association and a vigilance network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell Bluffs
Walton Ping
Unk
Mayville
Woodsay County
Janary
Sins City
Shermadeah
Melraska
Peace Lutheran Church Plans Mission Festival Sunday
Peace Lutheran Church Plato will celebrate a mission festival with 10 30 a m services at the main church. Piglist speaker Win Hin ning from Cailhy Minn delivers the morning sermon. Afternoon services begin at 2 30 with Rev GT Meyer of Le Mars and Rev AV Orwell of Craig as speakers. Dinner by the ladies and all friends invited.
Christian Reform Church Morning Service Notes
The record notes a 0:30 AM service and a 2:00 PM program under the sixth petition. It references a timely prayer about deliverance from evil and a 5 PM morning service covering Ruth chapter as part of a sermon series.
First Reform Church Announces Interim Services Change
Theonsten, president of the Tuntor Calliye at Orange City, will have a change of place for services as the pastor is absent for travel. All Christian Endeavor groups and the Bible Doctrines department will meet as usual under leader Dykstra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church I Theonsten
Calliye
Orange City
Fle Acevices Smitty
Christian Endeavor
Wim. Dykstra
Closing Out Sale of Slovk-Drerl Drerl Items
An unusual closing sale advertises deep discounts on repairs and parts for Slovk-Drerl items. Owners seek a buyer to take over the entire inventory and business operations, offering reduced prices to entice a full takeover.
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Ben Meylink
Win
el Family
Grandma Maylink
Bergsma
Mock Valley
Lalit and Loois
Philadephia
State Bank OF
Iowa
Undivides
Tota
P.D. van Oosterhout
C. Hozeboom Cashier
Walhof
J. B. Walhof
t.Cashier
Butler County
Amalie
M.S. Sherwood
Parkersbury
Butler Nonnty
Hurvan
State
Coun aAlrenger
Sioux County Farm
Chirstian
Reformed Church
First National Bank OF
Cali Fur
Toans
U. S
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