Rock Valley Falls to Dierking Grocery Sioux City Team
Rock Valley loses a one sided game 33 to 1 against the Dierking Grocery team of Sioux City at the local ballpark. Kersbergen relieved Meuhl in the third, then Schroeder and Nimmers pitched in later innings as Rock Valley’s offense failed to spark. The Rock Valley squad plans to meet Alton at home Sunday July 27, seeking revenge after a July 4 win at Harvard.
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Rock Valley
Dierking Grocery
Sioux City
Ruaway
Kersbergen
Meuhl
Schroeder
Jimmy
Alton
Haavard
Altonites
Youths Fire On Orange City Man Near Rock Rapids
Gerri Van Stryland and Vernon Vander Schoor were shot at by four youths in a car about six miles from Rock Rapids while en route to Orange City. A 38 caliber revolver was used. a windshield was damaged and Gerrit Van Stryland was cut by flying glass. The assailants fled. no license plate or identity obtained. Orange City Journal.
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Gerri van Stryland
Sioux County Fair
Vernon Vander Schoor
Rock Rapids
van Strylaid
Ocoe
Hanlin
Dake
Gemmit
Vernon
Gerrit
Younsemen
van Stryland
Noone
Orange City Journal
Train a mile long reported on Milwaukee line
J. G. Lucas of Mad-7d notes a train of 130 cars recently passed through Milwaukee. With each car averaging 42 feet, the train would exceed a mile in length, prompting Lucas to calculate the remarkable span.
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J. G. Lucas
Milwaukee Railway
Mr. Lucas
Klaus Driesen in Serious Farm Accident Monday
Klaus Driesen of the Rock Valley area suffered severe injuries while harvesting grain when a binder started as he cleared grass from the machine. He had both legs cut between the ankle and knee, four cords severed in one leg, and a deep gash in the other. He was treated at Rock Valley Hospital and has returned home, recovering as well as can be expected.
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Klaus Driesen
Rock Valley
Rock Valley Hospital
Rock Valley Completes New Street Lighting Project
Rock Valley completed its new lighting system on main streets this week. Electroliers were first lit Monday night, with additional units installed. The Iowa Public Service Company bore most costs, upgrading to latest lights and improving town illumination, including Second Street along Federal Highway No. 15.
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Rock Valley
Iowa Public Service Company
Town Public Service Co
Conteil
Maintanine Sane
Second Street
Bank Robbery Insurance Rates Rise Across States
Bank robbery insurance in Towa has surged about 200 percent since June 29, replacing the former $1.00 per $1,000 basic rate. The new rate ranges from about $2.50 to $3.00, with increases tied to frequent daylight robberies in Iowa Minnesota the Dakotas and Nebraska. Peace officers nationwide tighten precautions as calls grow for a state constabulary and notes Canada’s mounted police reducing daylight bank robberies.
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Towa
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Canada
Death of Elsie Schlund, former Rock Valley nurse
Miss Elsie L. Schlund former Rock Valley resident died in Anaheim California after a long illness. A World War I Red Cross nurse and Army chief nurse she served in Mobile Alabama and France. Survived by three sisters and one brother with services handled by American Legion posts and burial in Fairhaven Mausoleum Santa Ana.
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John J. Sehlend
City
Elsie L. Sehlund
Anaheim
California
Miss Sehlund
Selield
Rock Valley
American Legion
Aliss Schlund
Red Cross
Ayattes
Legion
Legionnaires
United States
Santa Ana
Musoleum
Anaheim Bulletin
Anaheim Legionnaires
Elsie Betts
John J. Schlund
Orange County
Schlund
America
Nursery Avenue
Anaheim Legion Post
Terry and Campbell
Fairhaven
Army
Camp Sueridan
Ala
Rimacourt
France
Nyse
Biss Sebhind
Nur
Mobile
Tater
Hospital
Cleveland
University of Givia
Seblund
Emma Buckley
Lexington, Jr
Esther Hannah
Tuscon
Marian Lindsey
Los Angeles
C.F. Leblund
Golf Tournament Progressing Nicely
The city championship golf tourney shows first round completed with second round underway. In the championship flight Schroeder defeated Van Nimwegen 1 up while Shannon beat Heffernan 2 and 1 and Scanlan beat Pember 8 and 5 with Kearns over Pember 1 up. Semis set as Schroeder vs Scanlan and Shannon vs Kearns. In the second flight Wigerman defeated Shipman and Barnard beat Kearns with Richter edging Helling and Schultz over Tyler. Barnard to meet the Schultz-Richter winner for the title. Bob Shipman beat Long in third flight. will face Wiggeman then Bogart-Corwin winner. Richard Kearns set a practice score of 22 par. Children enjoy the course but stay clear of players.
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Dr. Schroeder
Speck van Nimwegen
Dr. Shannon
Walter Heffernan
Emnett Scanlan
H. H. Pember
Richard Kearns
Paul Pember
Schroeder
Scanlan
Shannon
Kearns
J.C. Wiggerman
Howard Shipman
Harvey Barnard
J. W. Kearns
Bill Richter
Mike Helling
Dr. Schultz
Rev. Tyler
Barnard
Wiggeman
Bob Shipman
Bill Long
Bob
Fred Wiggerman
Bill Bogart
Earl Corwin
Storm damages barn. seven horses perish
A barn in Jolm De Suettas town was struck by lightning Friday, burning to the ground. Seven horses and large quantities of hay and oats were lost. Insurance was insufficient to cover the full cost, leaving heavy losses to Zivart l lves. Other items note W. McLean traveling to Windom, assorted visits, a wedding trip to Paullina, and staff changes at a local store.
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Jolm de Suettas
Zivart
McLean
Windom
Minn
Gimmell
Arktey
Town
Mr. and
Ais
H. M. Handy
County Legion Meeting in Boyden August 5 1930
Sioux County American Legion and Auxiliary plan joint meeting in Boyden on the evening of August 5 1930. Program includes Gold Star Mother, her trip to France, a talk on Friday and an American Legion address plus musical treats. Officers for the coming year will be elected. posts and units urged to be well represented. Mina Huibregste County President, P B Mouw County Commander.
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Sioux County American Legion Association
Boyden
France
Amerian Legion
Mina Huibregste
P.B. Mouw
Notice on No Swimming at Gravel Pit and Family News
Notice warns no swimming and forbids trespassing at the gravel pit near Rock Valley Sand and Gravel Co. Parents urged to keep boys away from the plant due to danger and nuisances. Della Rodier traveled to Spencer to visit her nephew Dr. L. R. Gartland and family and will return Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Vander Stowne’s daughter Helen left for a few days at lakes in northern Minnesota.
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Thomas
Leader
Garman
C. W. Renshaw
Frank Hevern
Madison
Rock Valley Sand & Gravel Co
Wfess Della Rodier
Spencer
Rendering Plants Swamped by Bead Stock Crisis
The state faces a swelling crisis as rendering plants can not cope with dead stock. Complaints to the Department of Agriculture cite North Central Iowa as overwhelmed by horse carcasses and decayed animals. Officials discuss relocating licenses to ensure sanitary disposal and advocate modern, well run plants as essential to community health.
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G. Whornburg
Agrile Holding
Dr. Thornburg
Taye
Gasoline Station Tanks Explode at Rock Rapids
A massive blast at the Guarantee Oil Station in Rock Rapids killed one man and caused extensive property loss. Six gasoline tanks exploded between six and seven pm last Monday, likely sparked by an electric motor in the basement igniting fumes. Part owner Fred Yappen was on duty and killed, with debris delaying removal. The station near the Rock Island depot left ruins, with nearby houses and an impergment shop damaged as smoke and flames drew onlookers from Rock Valley land.
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Guarantee
Rock Rapids
Fred Yappen
Rock Island Depot
Peters Store Offers New and Used Furniture Sale
In need of a dining room suite rocking chair tables or any furniture to suit a home visit Peters Store for a very low price. Inspect stock and compare values at the local furniture shop.
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Peters Store
Local man helps at Rock Valley depot this week
Hoyt McMurray of Canton 8 D assists at Rock Valley depot this week. Lost an auto crank Finder please return to Mrs Leo Cogswell.
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Hoyt McMurray
Canton
Rock Valley
Leo Cogswell
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Sionx City
Orange City
State Bank OF
P. D. van Oosterhout, Pres
G. A. Walhof
J. B. Walhof
Asst. Cashier
County Legion Meeting
First National Bank
Owa
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