Rock Valley Loses to Sioux City Team in Lopsided Game
Rock Valley fell 43 to 4 at the local ball park against Dierking Grocery of Sioux City. Kersbergen relieved Meuhl in the third, pitched well through the sixth, then Schroeder and Nimmers finished the game as Hanson caught. Rock Valley next faces Alton at home Sunday, July 27 after a 10 to 4 win at Hanvarden on July 4.
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Rock Valley
Dierking
Sioux City
Sumlay
Cval
Kersbergen
Meuhl
Schroeder
Jimmy
Nimmers
Hansen
Alton
Hanvarden
Altonites
Youths Fire At Orange City Man In Broad Daylight
Gerrit Van Stryland secretary of the Sioux County fair and Vernon Vander Schoor were fired upon from a car by four young men about six miles from Rock Rapids. A 38 calibre shot shattered the windshield, splintered glass cut Gerrit’s chin, and the assailants fled. No arrests or identifications were made and no motive was given.
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Gerrit
van Stryland
Sioux County Fair
Vernon Vander Schoor
Rock Rapids
Pate
Rew
Stryland
Lellows
Garrit
Vernon
Sam
Train a mile long passes through Milwaukee
J. G. Lucas of Madrid estimated a train over Milwaukee railway contained 130 cars, each 42 feet long, exceeding a mile in length.
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J. G. Lucas
Madrid
Milwaukee Railway
Mr. Lucas
Seter
Klaus Driesen Suffers Serious Binder Accident
Klaus Driesen living northwest of Rock Valley sustained severe injuries Monday when a harvesting binder started while he cleared grass from the machine. He suffered deep leg cuts, was treated at Rock Valley Hospital, and sent home to recover.
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Klaus Driesen
Rock Valley
Rock Valley Hospital
Rock Valley installs new street lights across town
Rock Valley completed installation of a modern lighting system on the main streets. The Iowa Public Service Company financed the project and will maintain it. Additional electroliers were added, improving illumination and aiding the town’s appearance. Lights on Second Street along federal Highway 18 were also increased.
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Rock Valley
Iowa Public Service Company
Town Public Service Co
Second Street
Prisoa
Bank Robbery Insurance Rates Jump Across States
Insurance rates for banks have surged about 200 percent since June 29 in Towa. The prior basic rate of 1.00 per 1000 drew variations of 20 percent above to 40 percent below, with new rates around 2.50 to 3.00. Frequent daylight robberies drive the rise. peace officers nationwide tighten precautions and discuss forming a state constabulary, citing Canada’s mounted police as a preventive model.
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Towa
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Canada
Death of Elsie Schlund Alters Rock Valley Ties
Friends report the death of Miss Elsie J. Schlund of Anaheim California formerly of Rock Valley lingered, with the funeral in Anaheim to be led by the American Legion post. Miss Schlund served overseas as a Red Cross nurse in World War I and received military honors at burial in Santa Ana.
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John J. Schlunds
Elsie J. Sehlund
Anaheim
California
Miss Schlund
Sehlund
Rock Valley
American Legion
Miss Selland
Red Cross
Seaton
United States
Santa Ana
Musoleum
Anaheim Bulletin
Anaheim Legionnaires
Elsie Schlund
John J. Sehlund
Orange County
Schlund
America
Nursexy Avenue
Anaheim Legion Post
Terry and Campbell
Fairhaven
Former Army Nurse Dies After Ill Health In Anaheim
Miss Seth served as chief nurse at Camp Sherman and Rimaucourt France during the war. She later worked in Mobile and Cleveland before teaching anaesthesia at the University of Virginia. Ill health led to resignation, she returned to Anaheim where a year ago she suffered a complete breakdown. Survived by three sisters and one brother.
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Army Service
Camp Sheridan
Ala
Rimacourt
France
Amy
Miss Seth
Government Hospital
Mobile
Lakeside Hospital
Cleveland
Ohio
University of Virginia
Lehlund
Anaheim
Kimma Buckles
Lexington
Esthery Dannah
Tuscon
Avin
Frank Hevern
Madison
G. C
Jos. Witzpatrick
Hevern
Jake Koolhag
Overland
B. Walrath
Sioux Falls
W. Huizenga
R. Huizenga
Bev
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Thomas
Leader
Garman
W. Renshaw
Golf Tournament Progressing Nicely
The city championship golf tournament advances through first round matches with second round underway. Schroeder leads Scanlan, Shannon faces Kearns, and other divisions crown finalists next week. Local youths gain practice with donated clubs as records fall and crowds grow.
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Dr. Schroeder
Speck van Nimmegen
Dr. Shannon
Walter Heffernan
Emmett Scanlan
H. H. Pember
Richard Kearns
Paul Pember
Schroeder
Scanlan
Shannon
Kearns
J. C. Wiggerman
Howard Shipman
Harvey Barnard
J. H. Kearns
Bill Richter
Mike Helling
Dr. Sehultz
Rev. Tyler
Barnard
Wiggerman
Dr. Sehulty
Bob Shipman
Bill Long
Bob
Fred Wiggerman
Bill Bogart
Nat Corwin
Storm damages De Lines farm barn and crops
A Friday night storm struck the John De Lines farm west of town burning the barn to the ground. Seven roses perished, corn and oats also burned and insurers cover only part of the loss. Zwirts and family suffer heavy losses while others travel for business and family matters.
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John de Lines
Zwirts
Wid
McLean
Windom
Minn
Gw, Gimsmell
Ackley
Priday
H. M. Handy
Sioux County Legion and Auxiliary Meet in Boyden August 5 1930
The Sioux County American Legion Association and its Auxiliary will hold a joint meeting in Boyden on the evening of August 5, 1930. A Gold Star Mother will share her France trip, plus a talk on Kidag, music, and an American Legion speech. Officers for the coming year will be elected. strong post and unit representation urged.
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Sioux County American Legion Association
Boyden
Woill
France
Kidag
American Legion
Mina Hulbregstv
P. B. Mouw
Notice on Gravel Pit Safety and Local Travel
Warning signs restrict swimming at the gravel pit and forbid trespassing to protect the site. Parents are urged to keep boys away from the plant due to danger and past mischief. Miss Della Rodier travels to Spencer to visit Dr. L R Gartland and family and will return to Rock Valley. Mrs Win Vander Stouwe and daughter Helen depart to northern Minnesota lakes for a few days.
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Rock Valley Sand & Gravel Ca
Della Rodier
Spencer
Rendering Plants Swamped With Dead Stock
Iowa Department of Agriculture hearing on dead livestock piling up at rendering plants. Officials cite a north central plant burying about 75 head of dead horses and other facilities failing to dispose of carcasses promptly. Thornburg says well equipped sanitary plants are assets. poorly run plants should be replaced.
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Iowa Department of Agriculture
Lown
MG. Thornhure
Mgr. Thornburg
Gasoline Station Explodes in Rock Rapids
A gasoline station explosion at Guarantee Oil Station in Rock Rapids kills one man and destroys six tanks. Sparks from a motor in the basement, likely ignited by fumes while air was being added to tires, caused a blaze that burned two houses and a shop nearby, with debris trapping part owner Fred Yappen. Residents across Rock Valley visited the scene as ruins spread and flames lit the night sky.
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Guarantee Oil
Rock Rapids
Fred Yappen
Rock Island Depot
Implergent
Rock Valleye
Peters Store Offers New or Used Furniture for Sale
Furniture sale ad from Peters Store promotes new or used items including a dining room suite rocking chair and tables at a very low price inviting customers to inspect current stock.
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Peters
Local Man Aids In Rock Valley Depot This Week
Hoyt McMurray of Canton South Dakota assists at the Rock Valley depot this week. Lost an auto crank and a note asks for return to Mrs Leo Cogswell.
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Hoyt McMurray
Canton, S. D
Rock Valley
Leo Cogswell
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Sioux’ City
Orange City
State Bank OF
Pred
Alhof
G., Rozeboom
J.B. Walhof
Asst. Cashier
County Legion Meeting
First National Bank
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