Two Families Hold Reunions at Sheldon Park
The Van Feldhuizen family held a reunion at Sheldon Park on Tuesday July 9. One hundred sixty eight members attended including Al Van der Bosch and two children B Groene weg and eight children Paul van Kekerix and eight children Barney Bajema and five children Mr and Mrs Wm De Jong Herman Olden Kamp and one son Mr and Mrs John ander Bosch and one child Mr and Mrs Ed Silvis and one child and Mrs Henry De Witt. Attendees reported a splendid time and the day was well spent. The Van Veldhuizen family has long resided around Rock Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Feldhuizen
Sheldon Park
Antony
Rok Valley
al van der Bosch
B. Groene
Weg
Paul van Kekerix
Barney Bajema
Wm. de Jong
Herman Olden- Kamp
Vanden Bosch
van den Bosch
Rock Rapids Park
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Rock Rapids
Rock Valley
A. Fan
Edn Bosch
B. Groeneweg
P. van Kekerix
Barney Bajeman
Will de Jong
Herman Oldenkamp
John Vanden Bosch
Ed. Silvis
Sand
Henry de Witt
Gerrit
Henrrietta
Martin
Margaret
Lawry Postma
Tom Vandenseh
X Lane Vanden Bosch
Peter Wislene
Mi Neal Vanden Bosch
Peter Vanden Bosch
Mease Klomp
Van den Bosch Reunion at Rock Rapids Park
The Van den Bosch family held a reunion at Rock Rapids Park on Thursday July 11 with 222 attendees from Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota. The day featured renewing acquaintances and a successful gathering that may become an annual event with sports and picnicking noted. Relatives from Rock Valley and multiple Vanden Bosch families attended, sharing meals and stories during the day full of activity.
Fly Net Sale at Wholesale for Factory Mistake
The factory error doubled shipments of fly nets and covers and the factory asks selling at wholesale instead of returning. A chance to buy nets priced like a negotiable bargain. the store claims 15 years of same brand sales and best waterproof nets. Special low prices on Nose Baskets Leather Nose basket offered at 25 cents. W. J. Greiner Harness Store. Mrs. H. J. Long visits Hudson relatives. Silver radio advertised for a few wives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Greiner
H. J
Rela
Hudson
Christian Reformed Church Sunday Services and events
Pastor J Gritter leads a 9 30 A M Holand service with 20 P A Holland services. J Geels of Orange City a ministry candidate will perform a duet and speak to the young people at 7 25 P M. Special music offered and offerings boosted for the Indian Child. July 25 a program from two Michigan youths with singing recitations. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gritter
Holand
Holland
J. Geels
Orange City
Geels
PB. W
Mich
Former Rock Valley Girl Honored at Shower Party
Miss Nelle Klay of Cedar Rapids to wed John Hedges of Iowa City in Ausash. Pre nuptial party hosted by Miss Alice Weeber and Mrs PF Hambrecht at 219 Reverview, Rock Valley, with 12 guests. Klay, a 1926 University of Iowa graduate and Kappa Delta member, and Hedges, Phi Kappa Sigma member, will reside in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Weeber
PF. Hambrecht
Weeber
Reverview
Nelle Klay
Cedar Rapids
Aliss Klay
John Hedges
Iowa
City
Charles Hedges
South
Doilve Street
Klay
University of Iowa
Kappa Delta
Hedges
Phi Kappa Sigma
Louis Drug Store
Iowa City
Klaus
Dorothy Es
Gertrude Klay
Harry Bunker
Hilda
Alice Raiford
Marion Tanner
Loretta Walpole
Rock Fall
L. H. Henney
Lincoln
Ruth Rowland
Chicago
Iowa City Press
Local notes on visits and a birthday anniversary
Mrs. D J Scanlan returned Sunday from Algona Iowa where she visited her sons. Dr F G Scanlan and family brought her home and spent the day visiting. John Vander Velden of Sheldon Iowa arrived Tuesday to visit relatives and celebrate his 70th birthday with kin at the Peter Vander Velden home Tuesday evening. A very pleasant time was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iass
Russell HL Leonard
D. J. Scanlan
Algona
Iowa
F. G. Scanlan
John Vander Velden
Sheldon
Mr. Vander Velden
Peter Vander Velden
Sioux County School Notes Medford area updates from county
Thirty three eighth graders completed examinations at the court house to finish their Sth grade work and graduate with their class on August 19. Regular teachers examinations for July are set for July 24, 25, and 26. Sioux counties new school houses advance with Supt Tye inspecting weekly. Supt and Mrs Tre plan a short August trip to Kentucky. Exhibits for the fair should be brought to the county superintendent’s office in July. Material from the past school year only. enrollments for fair. Cut your material this month if possible.
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Court House
Sioux County
Tye
Local people make short trips and host gatherings
Sioux Center notices list residents traveling to Holland Michigan Lake Okoboji and Deer River Minnesota for vacations and visits. Several couples attend a lakeside gathering and a large family reunion was held at Mr A home. The Van Burkem wedding near Sioux Center is noted with best wishes.
Pictures Coming to the Orpheum with Talkies and Stars
Mr and Mrs Win Bogaart travel to Omaha and Sioux Falls to select films for their theatre. The lineup features mostly talking pictures headlined by Lon Chaney Reg Denny Conrad Nagel Bessie Love and Laurel Hardy with schedules highlighting A 1 presentation quality while westerns or faction stories fill remaining days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
Mary Dugan
Laurel Hardy
Charley Cruse
Bond validity hinges on specified amount in Kellogg district case
Wisconsin reporter notes independent Kellogg school district treasurer A Morris posted a 410000 surety bond with Burton State Bank that failed. The district sought recovery from Morris bondsmen but Jasper county court ruled no claim due to lack of a stated amount. State Supreme Court affirmed. The ruling clarifies bonds must specify the amount to be effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Morris
Kellogg
Burton State Bank
Morris
Jasper Ecounty District Court
State Supreme Court
Rock Valley Kittens Win 4 3 in Nine-Inning Game
Rock Valley defeats Hull 4 to 3 in a nine inning contest on Friday. Rock Valley scored in the first, third, fourth and fifth innings while Hull tallied two in the sixth. Franklin Huizenga limited Hull to four hits as Rock Valley collected 11 off Scolton. Peter Munn made a sensational ninth inning catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Hull
Franklin
Skinny
Rock Valley Loses to Hull in Monday Diamond Game
Rock Valley Kittenhall fell to Hull on the Hull diamond Monday evening by 14 to 8. Early errors in the first inning gave Hull a 6 to 1 lead, with Rock Valley misplays continuing to let Hull stay ahead. Hank Vande Weerd sparked a late rally in the seventh, delivering a notable performance that thrilled spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Hull
Rock Valley Kittenhall
Aail
Hank Vande Weerd
Local residents take extended visits to relatives and friends
Ash Mat Vahey and family left Monday for an extended visit with relatives in Arlington. H M Corwin and wife departed for Seattle and other Washington sites. Huie returned from two weeks in South Dakota improving his sister's claim. Alick came home from Ft. Dodge after serving on a U.S. District Court jury. Mr. and Mrs. Reatree returned from three weeks in Milwaukee Chicago and Wisconsin Illinois. Kate Mulder came home from Williamsburg after months there. Mrs. C Wiggerman and kin left for Enderwood SD to visit a relative on a claim. Brey Ellie and daughter from Wheeling Colorado visit H B Ellis and Ray Ellis at home. Mrs. B T Jones and children left for Vinton Iowa for an extended visit with her parents. Supervisor M B Smith went to Canton to hear W J Tyran speak at the Chaquaa. Mrs. Jim McKellar returned from Deloits SD after two weeks with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ash Mat Vahey
Arlington
H. M. Corwin
Seattle
Washington
Als
Huie
South Dakota
X. Alick
Ft. Dodge
Wiggerman
Tyn Pile
Underwood
Enderwood
Brey Ellie
Wheelex
Colorado
H. B. Ellis
Ray Ellis
Airs
B. T. Yones
Vinton, Iown
M. B. Smith
Canton
W.J. Tyran
Chantaqua
Jin McKellar
Delloids
Former Resident John MacKellar Dies in Manhattan Kansas
Joe MacKellar received notice Friday of the death of his brother John MacKellar at his home in Manhattan Kansas. A former Belk Valley resident, he moved about sixteen years ago. He was a pioneer settler in Rock Valley, lived on a farm, ran a livery business, and later bought grain. He was 71, married with one daughter and one brother Joe of Rock Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe MacKellar
John MacKellar
Manhattan
Kansas
My. MacKellar
Belk Valey
Mr. Mackellgrad
Br. MacKellar
Rock Valley
Rock Valle
Local Social Roundup in Sibley and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs John Brinkheus of Sibley and Mrs Ray Gately of Rock Rapids visited the Janice Brinkheus home Friday. John Van Dollan and son Henry of Trent Michigan visited relatives here Thursday. Jon Athens, visiting here, returned to Browns Valley Minnesota Thursday. Al and Mrs GC D Bnis and daughter Beulah spent Sunday in Primghar Town. Henry Stueven and family were Rosk Rapids shoppers Saturday evening. L G Club met Hazel Klovstad home Saturday. Clifton and Donald Thompson of Madison South Dakota visited relatives here Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ross Howen and daughter visited Flandreau South Dakota last week. Harm Klovstad and family were Rock Rapids shoppers Saturday evening. Ma and Mrs Frank Ikersbergen of Rock Valley visited Will Kersbergen home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Gen J Miller were Sioux City callers Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brinkheus
Sibley
Ray Gately
Rock Rapids
Janice Brinkheus
John van Dollan
Henry
Trent
M. D
Jon Athens
Browns Valley
Mim
GC. D. Bnis
Frank Ikersbergen
Rock Valley
Will Kersbergen
Gen. J. Miller
Sioux City
Major Iowa Bank Merger Creates Des Moines Banking Hub
The Iowa National Bank and the Des Moines banks are merging to form a 40.9 million dollar statewide bank center in Des Moines. The consolidation is set for January 1st, eliminating a local bank and reducing Des Moines’ banks by eight compared with five years ago. The note cites overbanking during the deflation era and signals broader consolidation across Iowa.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa Natiional
Omaha
3 Moines
Fishing trip and visits span Cass Lake area notes
Dr Dixon spends a few days fishing at Cass Lake Mina Mu and Mars John Bajenia and his daughter visit Jake De Vries home Monday evening Julin McKeegan Al Lehenmer and others go fishing in Northern areas hoping for plentiful catches Sanden returns from Martin SD where he spargles the spring fore part of the summer Miss Lunetta Schenvuer nursing student at Josephs Hospital Sioux City vacationing at parental home Laci Sund C Wiggerman a nurse from Chicago W P Windsor Bonesteel SD at home Sunday Fitzgerald visit planned for a few weeks Chicago resident congestion at J Linkenheil hospitals in Mrs L Sanseiltie 12 days in Rock Valley Landszhulte home Mr Schulte coed with Federal Cash Ri Co training by company likely beneficial Mrs A J Fritts home from Birmingham Town after visiting daughter Mrs Vincent Cullen and meeting granddaughter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Dixon
Cass Lake
Mina
Mars
John Bajenia
Little Daughter
Jake de Vries
Julin McKeegan
al Lehenmer
Hare Fshing
Anden Sanden
Martin
S. D
Lunetta Schenvuer
Josephs’ Hospital
Sioux City
Sanseiltie
Rock Valley
Landszhulte
Schulte
Ftional Cash Ri Co
A. J. Fritts
Birmingham
Vincent Cullen
Carl Tank Imports German Harrow For Farm Use
Carl Tank showcases a newly imported German harrow at his farm attracting visitors. The steel drag has seven sections with three teeth each, about six inches long, and can perform four tasks from shallow to deep tilling. It costs about 13 dollars with a 40 dollar cast and freight. Tank believes it could improve alfalfa yields by stirring topsoil after cutting, aiding moisture and root development, and could benefit pastures and hay fields. he invites neighbors to view the device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Tank
Tank
Germany
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Christian Reformed Church
State Bank OF
Nnitute & Fixtures
U.S. Bonds
Sioux” County
Sioux Center
John Kempers
Ars
Bert, Kempers
Michigan
Bert Rozeboom Jett
Denver
Col
Ises Stephira Deilers
Cara Willemsen
Katie
Wisse Duller
the Lakes
Lillian van Wyk
Harry Dykstra
Ender Steen
A. Santema
Volea
Sad Airs
Heney Santeman Air
G. Veieman
Hein
Lakes
Magdalene Vande Berg
James van Berim
Ralph Vande
Smith Cafe
Gromn
John van Burkem
Marrish
Wien
Resident Answers Summons
DOON
Valley Poultry Yards
Lacia Sund C. Wiggerman
W. P. Winsdor Bonesteel
The
Fitzgerald
Whicl
J. Linkenheil
Large
J. C. Stuckenbruck
I. B. Eldredge
Martha M. Large
A. F Schemmer
C. B. Schlund
Hans Moeller
Est
W. W. Johnson
W. J. Heffernan Herman Helmer
Thos. Cullinan
John G. de Vries
L. Vanden Bosch
John McKeegan
Frank A. Large
Herman Schmit
Mrs. P. Mulder
Wm. P. Moeller
F. T. McGill Dohn A. Schmidt
Grace J. Large
Lande Ellis
Lydia Smith
First National Bank
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