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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1925
Page
12
Rock Valley residents opened their hearts Saturday to aid destitute women with children in the care of the Volunteers of America. They contributed $43.76 through the local organization representative. Citizens and city officials praised the charitable effort and urged continued public support.
A fragmented report notes a Methodist Church gathering with a member spree during Sunday services at a conference. Details are limited but indicate notable unrest within the church community on that day.
A beauty parlor has reopened under the Kessler name, promising new ownership and refreshed services. Local patrons are invited to visit and see the updated styling options and contemporary trims.
A Wyoming family traveling by train from Casper to Sioux Falls became separated after funds ran out near LeMars Iowa. The mother and two children were picked up by a northbound car and taken to Rock Valley, while the father and two children ended up in Rock Rapids. Local officials and nurses coordinated rescue efforts, and the parents were eventually reunited the next morning as they continued toward their destination.
Community boosters in Rock Valley aim to organize a town band with around fifty youths from August boys and others. Gusiness men and H. J. Landschulte, secretary of the Booster Club, seek names for enrollment. Mr. Duncan of Sioux Center will assist as tax adviser and will visit to review progress. No instrument needed for initial lessons. interested youths should leave their names with the secretary.
Notice states several members have not paid dues. Those who wish to continue playing must pay their fees or be barred from future play. Rock Valley Golf Club. Secretary.
Northwestern Bell Telephone announces a rate hike for Rock Valley, effective August 25. The company cites insufficient revenues to cover expenses and provide a reasonable return, outlining new net rates: business line 3.00 per month, residence line 2.00 per month, with a 26 cent discount on exchange rentals if paid by the 15th.
M. G. Thornburg, Secretary of Smalley, urges tax cuts for farms after review of Department of Agriculture studies. He notes farm lands are valued higher for taxation than city property relative to sale value across several counties, by 5 to 28 percent, due to declines in farm land values over five years.
Ale and Mrs John Tank, Herman Walter Scholerman spent Sunday at the Card Tank. Misses Ruth and Inez Miller visited Sunday. The infant son of Ma and Theo Winterfeld was baptized at Gutherm church with sponsors Miss Ana Winterfeld, Delbert and Albert Rehder. Rev Dachsteimer left Sunday for Gavialls Montana. The Young People’s League of the Lutheran church met at Mrs Emil Lange’s on July 5. Sunday services at Oak Park featured Miss Emilie Cauk sewing. A dance at Henry Bay Tarn drew a good crowd. Clothing act meeting July 13 at Mrs Rozehod’s. Several locals visited Emil Lange, Gina of Inwood, and others. Families lost horses. Relatives visited the Muehlenthalers and Frethirghauses in Elgin. Several townsfolk visited Hudson and Humboldt areas. Grain in shocks, some threshing. Mrs John Winterfeld’s 60th birthday celebrated July 12 with angel cake and pink roses. many relatives attended. Anna Frauen of Chicago staying with Mrs Christian Ransehaul.
J B Wyffels of Marshall Mima is reported in a Wednesday auto incident involving Rocky New, with details limited to the readable text. The item notes a collision or event affecting these individuals and places, highlighting a local transport mishap.
The county Legion and Auxiliary convention in Hull drew a large turnout with strong entertainment. Officials reelected include Bermard C. Hoxmier as county commander and Peter Lynska as vice commander. The meeting endorsed forming a Legion band of 100 to 150 players across four counties and discussed athlete show rivalries and wrestling prospects.
A Palmer graduate chiropractor claims nerve pressure causes disease and that vertebral adjustments by hand restore health. He advertises relief and ongoing wellness, inviting fair trial and adherence to his method at his Third Street office near Main, with phone contact.
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