Death of Florence Day Former Rock Valley Resident
Private funeral services were held for Florence M. Day at her Elyria Ohio home on May 19. The 1861-born former New London resident, wife of Clark H. Day, endured years of illness with three children Homer E. Day Charles C. Day and Ethel Mae. The service recalled family memories and the sacredness of faith, with several floral tributes and three solos. Burial followed in Grove Street Cemetery New London.
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Florenc” Day
Rock Valley
New London
Ohio
Florence M. Day
West 10Th Street
Elyxia
Lester H. Bent
New York City
Syonder
Mrs. Day
New ‘London
Clark H. Day
Mr. Day
Homer E
Charles C
Ethel Mae
Elyria
Methodist -Church
New Hondon
Paul WW. Wainwright
Grove Street Cemetery
Reform Church Notes and Sermon Topics
Pastor J M Holland leads Reform Church with services at 745 PM on Sabbath. Sermons cover Placing Jehovah Above All, and Absolutely Necessary to Love. Sabbath School studies The Arrest and Trial. Evening talks explore the Mediterranean trip including Algeciras Algiers Tunisia Carthage and Malta. Psalm 122:4 referenced.
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D. . Douwstra
J . M. Holland Service
Holland
Mediterranean
Trin
Algeciras
Algiers
Tunisia
Carthage
Anid
Malta
Melita
Franklin Huizenga Returns Home From Chicago School
Franklin Huizenga arrived home Wednesday morning from Chicago where he has been attending school during the year.
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Franklin Huizenga
Chicago
Rock Valley Band Debuts Open Air Concert
The Rock Valley band held its first open air concert Wednesday evening drawing a large crowd. They performed new selections with a pleasing style and credit to the band. The ensemble now has about fifty members, including several new players, and residents look forward to more fine concerts this season.
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Rock Valley
Community Notes From Plato Township And Nearby Areas
Rey and Mrs A G Bretthauer were Sunday dinner guests at the Alex Yunker home in Rock Valley. EB Gillmann and sons Gilbert and Herbert and daughters Verna Florence and Clara decorated graves in Plato Township and planned visits with Patch and Arthur Gillmann near Inwood and Emma Gillmann’s family at Akron. Walter Moore and Arlene and Catherine Tank Ma and Mrs F C Dierks and Esther dined with Albert Klein. Elmer Winterfeld had tonsil surgery in Sioux City last Tuesday. Miss Ruby Edwards led a school No 4 picnic for pupils and patrons. Miss Dora Roorda and Eileen Anurit were noted in Garfield district. cream and cakes were served. A ball game and other activities provided entertainment for all.
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Arlene
Catherine Tank
F.C. Dierks
Esther
Albert Klein
Elmer Winterfeld
Henry Winterfeld
Sioux City
Ruby Edwards
Hilda Miller
Dora Roorda
Dist
Eileen Anurit
Garfield
Local social notes from Boon area visitations
Marion North Dakota and Clinton Minnesota visitors studiously break bread at various homes in Alvord Willmar Rock Rapids Mason City and Fertile. Summer vacation returns Iowa City student Walter Schultz joins family in town. He Made Bread advertised at Bogaard's Cafe after six thirty.
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Thomas — Lock
Mason City
Iowa
Mrs. A. I
Bogaard
Hammill Wins Nomination In Primary Election
Gov John Hammill won the nomination with a 35 percent majority in the primary, securing a third term. In Sioux County the Eleventh District race for Congress produced six candidates with no clear nominee, needing county conventions. Gerrit Eday led in Sioux County with 1500 votes, while Hammill carried most counties nationwide with 200,961 votes to Bogman 83,204, Scramme 33,179, and Anderson 25,022.
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John Hammill
Sioux County
Annahitr
Gerrit Eday
Campbell
Rock Valley
Gov
Hammill
Bogman
Scramme
Anderson
Wedding guest from Audubon to attend Bowman union
Joseph Bowman arrived from Audubon Town to be present at Ra Bowman’s wedding. Doon women visited Dr C W Renshaw era relatives. W J McLean went to Humboldt Mo to attend a stock sale. Frank McGill Earl Leonard and Ernest Scharf finished school term. Outing plans to Okoboji. Bryant visit for graduation and to see Minard family. James Crowley recovering from runaway injury though head remains sore. N S Hands from Doon bought J G Zettler property and plans to settle. Zettler bought Wrekhoven property and moved into J Wrekhoven home. Werkhoven moved into Mrs Dunham home. Hans Moeller returned from Concordia Mo to survey storm damage. spring.
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Joseph Bowman
Audubon
Town
Ra Bowman
Mesdames Scott and
Gillman
Doon
W. J. McLean
Humboldt
Frank McGill
Earl Leonrrd
Ernest Scharf
AW. Hakes
IS. Large
Meduay
Okoboji
W. C. Bryant
Har Eame
J. G. Zettler
J. Wrekhoven
Mr. Werkhoven
Mrs. Dunham
Hans Moeller
Concordia
C. Cordsen
Ireton And Vicinity News Highlights Summer Visitors
Miss Florence Opdahl returns from Cedar Falls to spend summer with her parents. Hawarden couple Mr. and Mrs. W. T. McPherson hosted at the Ft. Parrott hamme. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Moeller and Orville completed an extended south and west trip. F.J. Petty and Arlene visit with nephew Lyle Petty from Brewster Ann. Paulina residents Mr. and Mrs. G. Pitts visited Wm. Taylor home. Prat and Coons family moved to Riverton Iowa. C. B. Houston and Mrs. Henry Pol shopped in Sioux City. Eva White, Le Mars instructor, visited the Goodmanson home. Mrs. M. Lemonds of Sioux Falls visited C. B. Houston home. Mrs. Sarah Davisson Klein of Marcus visited her parents over Sunday. Dorothy Johnson, Le Mars caller, visited Sunday. Howard Benson, who studied in Iowa City, retired. Mr. and Mrs. Saterlee and daughter visited Mar Town relatives. later visiting Spencer with Cara Everts. Mrs. Babel Schouten of Marcus visited her parents over Sunday.
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Florence Opdahl
Cedar Falls
W. T. McPherson
Hawarden
Ft. Parrott Hamme
Chris Moeller
Orville
F.J. Petty
Arlene
Lyle Petty
Brewster Ann
G. §. Pitts
Paullina
Wm. Taylor Ficme
Prat
Farmers Union Meeting Near Rock Valley at Kooista School
Farmers from Rock Township are invited to a union meeting at the Kooista School House located three miles north and one mile west of Rock Valley. The gathering is set for Monday evening, June 11 at 8 o'clock.
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Farmers Union
Rock Valley
Kooista
Rock Township
Oskaloosa Wins 123rd Iowa Cavalry Band Title
Oskaloosa has been awarded the 123rd Iowa Cavalry Band with 28 musicians, a bandmaster, and horses. The state authority supports the sanction, likely to be granted by the federal government. The band, based in Ottumwa, competed with Des Moines and Marshalltown. It benefits from its uniforms and equipment, and will bring a notable presence to the city.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Adjutant General
Fury State
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Creat
Camp Dodge
Methodist Church Notes Sermon and Worship Invitation
A church note invites readers to Methodist worship. Pastor Lyman F Focht urges attendance with Sunday School at 10:00 AM, preaching at 11:15 AM and 8:00 PM. The message emphasizes devotion to God and Jesus and welcomes all to join.
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Jesus
Lyman F. Focht
Rock Valley Swamps Orange City 6–0 in Baseball
Rock Valley baseball routed Orange City 6 to 0 as Smoky Joe Lotz allowed three hits and fanned nine. C Van Cillers surrendered twelve hits while Chisel struck out six as Orange City suffered a lopsided loss. Rock Valley earned a second win over Orange City in three weeks. Next Wednesday Rock Valley hosts Hanford Eskimos with Joe Lotz starting.
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Orange City
Rock Valley
County Seat
Joe Lotz
C. van Cillers
Orange
Hanford Eskimos
Hanford
Rock Valley Falls to Olson's Sporting Goods 7 2
Olson's Sporting Goods of Sioux City defeated Rock Valley 7 to 2 at the local ballpark. Rock Valley pitcher QC. Van Gitters allowed nine hits including two homers while striking out seven. Olson's Bettis gave up five hits. Berg Sneck Schlefeldt and Steck each contributed hits for Olson's. Thirteen Rock Valley players were retired by strikeouts.
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Olson’s
Sporting Goods
Sioux City
Rock Valley
van Gitters
Bettis
Olson
Berg
Sneck
H. Schlefeldt
Jerry Steck
Gravel Road Work Near Inwood Progress Report
Gravel road construction began four miles west of Rock Valley and will extend seven miles to the corner then continue north four miles to the Lyon County line approaching Inwood. Workers report long hours and aim to finish soon, saying this will provide improved access to Inwood.
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Rock Valley
Lyon County
Inwood
Mother of Aviator Takes First Air Flight on Mothers Day
E C Chamberlain of Denison mother of Clarence, who set a world record by flying from New York to Germany, took her first ride in the air on Mothers Day. She received a telegram from her son in Cincinnati and then took a second and third flight, totaling 15 minutes at up to 3000 feet. Planes were owned by G Tompsett of Omaha, with pilots Ray Fuller of Platte, South Dakota and Leonard Arnold of Omaha.
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Afs
E. C. Chamberlain
Denison
Clarence
Germany
New York
G. Tompsett
Omaha
Ray Puller
Platte, S. D
Leonard Arnold
Kraut Factory to Be Enlarged in Marshalltown
The Sauer Kraut factory in Marshalltown plans to double capacity this fall due to rising demand for kraut juice touted as a beverage and digestive aid. Increased cabbage acreage follows, with hotels and restaurants boosting sales as the industry expands and local producers respond to changing food commodities.
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Marshalltown
Des Moines
Denver
Barbers See Boom With Licensed State Oversight
Barbers report booming business as haircuts and perm services rise in Des Moines. A department store shop with beauty parlor earned 42.50 on a Saturday while prices for permanents drop from 25 to 15. A new state law now requires barber shops and beauty parlors to be licensed and inspected by state health authorities, elevating the profession.
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Ina Department
Des Moines
Swimming Pool At Camp Dodge Opens June 15
Camp Dodge will open its state swimming pool in mid June with guards and life savers on duty to prevent drownings. The state will run the pool through local organizations and charge a small fee to cover expenses. Unlike past encampments, the public will be allowed bathing during the National Guard season. Mr and Mrs Rozeboom visited Orange City relatives on Sunday.
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Camp Dodge
National Guard
Heinz expands tomato plant distribution near Muscatine
Heinz Company is now distributing tomato plants in the territory around its Muscatine packing plant. The season will plant the largest acreage yet in the area. Contracts have been signed with more than 80 growers, supplementing the large farms Heinz operates near Muscatine.
Binder Canvass Repair Offer From Greiner Harness
Mr Farmer urged readers to inspect binder canvass and bring worn or broken pieces for repair or replacement. The ad promises guaranteed work, availability of binder slats nails and canvass, and emphasizes low prices to avoid backlogs from last year.
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Plato Township
de Bauer
Alvord
Walter Schultz
Iowa City
Hedry Krueger
Fred Engleking
Harold Wick
M.P. Ox
Ervin Riche
Rex Hill
Fertile
C.D
State Bank‘of
P. D. van Gosterhout
C. Rozeboom
J. Pylman
Asst
Methodist Church “Notes
R. M. Schutz Chiropractor
Olson's Sporting Goods
Rozeboom
MR. Farmer
1. S. Large
J. C. Stuckenbruck
1.E. Eldredge
Ray Ellis
F. Schlund
Martha M. Large
A.F. Schemmer
Est
W. W. Johnson
L. F. Landschuite
Herman Helmers
Thos Cullinan
John G. de Vrits
L. Vanden Bosch
Jofn McKeegan
Frank A. Large
Herman Schmidt
Wm. P. Moeller
P. Mulder
F. T. McGill
John A. Schmidt
Grace J. Large
B. F. Ellis
Lydia Smith
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Rock Valley, Iowa
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