Mrs Win Stephens Dies After Illness in Rock Valley
Mrs Win Stephens aged 56 died Friday at Sioux Falls hospital after a three month illness. Born in Winona Minnesota she lived in Sheldon and Rock Valley since marriage to William Stephens on February 26 1913. She leaves husband son Colette 10 mother sister and two brothers. Funeral at St Mary's Rock Valley with burial in St Mary's Cemetery.
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Myg
Win. Stephens
Sioux Falls
Ahout
Sioux Fall
Stephens
Winona
Minn
Hood
Sheldon
Iowa
Wm. Stephens
Rock Valley
Colette
Irgaret Sullivan
Ete
Margaret Bercon
Mankato
John
Dennis Sullivan
St. Mary’s ‘Church
St. Mary’s
Christian Reformed Church Service Message Dense Text
Christian Reformed Church service led by Pastor J Gritter with Ray in attendance. The 9:30 a m Holland service referenced a sermon on Revelation verses about hail and weight of a talent.
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Christian Reformed Church
Ray
J. Gritter
Fall of Man and Youth Talk at Holland Service
At 2:00 P.M. Holland service features The Fall of Man. A 7:45 P.M. Young People's Meeting follows with a talk on friendships. A Christian girl of age speaker discusses choices, noting a rising thermometer on the board as a sign.
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Holland Service
Methodist Church Notes Seeks Attendance on Children’s Day
Last Sunday Rev. Perry Stevenson delivered an instructive message. Next Sunday at eleven, the church will observe Children’s Day and invites parents to attend both Sunday School and the program. Pastor Lyon P Focht extends the invitation to all.
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Methodist Church
Perry Stevenson
Childen
Lyon P, Focht
Farms Sell Fast Near Hull and Perkins at High Prices
An 80 acre Hull area farm sold for 230 per acre and a second 80 near Perkins the Art Van Velthuyzen farm went for 250 per acre. Auctioneer Ben J Meylink of Hull facilitated both sales for Valley Poultry Yards Cash Buyers of Poultry and Eggs.
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Hull
Perkins
Art van Velthuyzen
T. Brunsting
Ben, J. Meylink
Valley Poultry Yards
Farmers Lumber Company Holds Annual Meeting
The Farm ers Lumber Company held its annual meeting Monday afternoon at the Opera House in Rock Valley. Reports of the year’s business were read and officers and directors were elected for the ensuing year including John Meachegan as president Miller as vice president C Suter as secretary A Bander as treasurer and directors Fred De Jong Edward Miller Sohn Tank IF C Kock and Thos Cullinan.
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Farmers Lumber Company
Rock Valley
John Meahegan
Vad Miller
C. Suter
A. Bander
Fred de Jong
Edward Miller
Sohn
Tank
C, Kock
Thos
Cullinan
Rock Valley Tennis Club Elects Officers and Plans Season
Members of the Rock Valley tennis club meet Friday evening and elect Henry Vander Bek as president and Richard Kearns as secretary and treasurer. A tournament starts next week with a proposed doubles and ladies event later if entries appear.
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Rock Valley Tennis Club
Henry Vander Bek
Richard Kearns
John Kearns
Art Vande Weerd
Owen Manning
Peter Vander Meer
Henry Vander Bok
Fred Wigerman
Paul Pember
W. B
Hansen
Red Pulman
Welster Heffernan
Henry Ver Meulen
Gerrit Peters
John Miller Plans Long SightSeeing Trip to Europe
John Miller prepares for a lengthy journey starting from Montreal to Switzerland via Liverpool Rhine cities including London Brussels and Koblenz with Henry Door of Marcus, Town. He aims to visit his ancestral homeland and may not return before winter.
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Johhn Miller
Switzerland
Montreal
Henry Door
Marcus
Town
Polane
China
Germany
My. Miller
Coutry
Liverpool
Alantia
Rhine
London
Hauge
Brussel
Goth
Coblens
Miller
Worst Hail Storm in Many Years Ravages County
A severe hail storm Tuesday caused extensive damage to buildings, windows, and crops across Laverne, Mima, Canton, Ingood, Rock Valley, Hull, Boyden and Sheldon. Farms report substantial losses to barley, oats, wheat, alfalfa, and corn with insurance likely covering many autos. The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds, leaving debris and shattered fronts in its wake.
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Main Street
Enrance
Laverne
Mima
Canton
Ingood
Rock Valley
Hull
Boyden
Sheldon
Sioux Center News Items Highlight Local Trips and Visits
Miss Minnie Rozeboom returned to Iowa City Monday for six weeks of study after a vacation with home folks. Several residents traveled to nearby towns including Pella and Mitchell for visits and treatments, while siblings and relatives visited Steen Minnesota and Ames Iowa State College.
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Sioux Center
Minnie Rozeboom
Iowa City
Dorthy Vande Berg
Newkirk
L. Vande Berg
H. DeMots
Yvonne
California
Verne DeMots
Alfred Lubbers
Ele
Minnesota
H. Vermeer
Mas
L. Vermeer
Pella
Iowa
Henrietta
Joe Vermeer
John Roos
Mitchell
Melvin
Esther
Bernice Bergman
Ames
Elizabeth
State College
Bernice
Iowa five women to be honored as Master Homemakers
Five outstanding Iowa farm women will be honored as Master Homemakers in a statewide fall ceremony. The award recognizes the most efficient homemaking and community work among farm families, highlighting leadership by women in rural areas.
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Middle West
Iowa
Mrs Mary Hirschinger Dies at Home in Reck Valley
Mrs Mary Hirschinger died at her Reck Valley home at 8110 o clock Wednesday evening after several weeks illness. Funeral services will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 2 Valock. Further particulars will be given next week.
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Mary Hirschinger
Reck Valley
Talking from an Iowa Farm Across the Ocean to Norway
Story City resident Ms Tl Hoerem was surprised when a telephone message from her sister in Oslo, Norway arrived at her home. The piece notes rapid progress in wireless and long distance transmission with examples of cross continental communication and sea voyage broadcast incidents.
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Iowa
Ocean
Norway
Tl. Hoerem
Story City
N. E. Leander
Oslo
Pointe
San Francisco
Australia
Honolule
Sway
Former Superintendent Promoted to University Dean Post
Sioux City Journal reports Charles de Prall former Rock Valley schools superintendent has been named dean of the University of Arkansas college of education. He will start duties at the school year opening next September after a career leading districts in Clilion Town Charles City and Dubuque.
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Sioux City Journal
Charles de Prall
Rock Valley
College of Education
University of Arkansas
University
Prall
Clilion
Town
Charles City
Dubuque, Town
State University
Local Farms Sold Near Town and Neighbors Notes
W. J. McLean sold 160 acres west of town at 90 per acre to F. M. Bunting and G. J. Fink. Otto Ruter sold west of town to I. Murphy for just over 100 per acre. Andy Kessler is named mail carrier on route No. 1. Tom Walpole of Storm Lake visited town. E H M Corwin and family visited Ireton. John Parkinsons visited Sioux City. John Fitzgerald received patent for a Dakota quarter. Sebastian Boumer returned from Alexandria, D D. J De Jong to attend Rochester synod. Marshal McElroy flaunts a fast new motorcycle. Prisoners remain at risk of capture with the marshal patrolling the area.
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W. J. McLean
F. M. Bunting
G. J. Fink
Otto Ruter
I. Murphy
Andy Kessler
Tom Walpole
Storm Lake
EH. M. Corwin
Ireton
John Parkinson
Sioux City
John Fitzgerald
Dakota
Sebastian Boumer
Alexandria
D. D
Rev
J. de Jong
Rochester
Synod of the Reformed Church
Marshal McElroy
Township Weed Commissioner Appointment Notice
I have been appointed Township Weed Commissioner under the law passed by the last Legislature and it is my duty to enforce it. I will appreciate the cooperation of every farmer in keeping their fields free from noxious reeds and in making the township cleaner than ever.
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Éleanor
Rock Valley Defeated 8-2 In Blustery Weekend Game
The Rock Valley club lost 8 to 2 in a loosely played battle at home. Rock Valley loaded bases in the first inning with one out but a double play ended the threat. Hellstrew started for Rock Valley and kept Alvord at bay for a stretch, while Babe Withgerald pitched well for Alvord despite several walks.
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Rock Valley
Gore
Hellstrew
Reel Valley
Alvord
Cheels
Babe? Withgerald
Hawarden Varsity Triumphs Narrowly Over Rock Valley in Close Tilt
Mawarden II Rock Valley opened strong but Hawarden edged ahead 11 to 10 in the seventh after Rock Valley led 10 8 tumbling through a tense seventh inning. Knorr and Kersbergen shared pitching duties as the rally unfolded with several walks and timely hits.
Hawarden Juniors Edge Rock Valley in Monday Game
Hawarden defeated Rock Valley 13 to 12 as the Junior Teague team struggled with errors and overconfidence. Hawarden played stronger defense and capitalized on opportunities to secure the win.
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Hawarden
Ireton Defeats Rock Valley Junior Team 10-8
The Ireton junior team beat Rock Valley on their grounds Tuesday evening 10-8. Dennis and Doorn stood out at bat and in catching, while Nick Kersbergen struck out seven across seven innings. Reforestation plans in Washington County include 1000 walnut seedlings ordered through a local Will Dill league chapter with farmer cooperation and a $1.50 per hundred price plus shipping.
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Ireton
Rock Valley
Rock Valley Schools
Dennis
Nick Kersbergen
Doorn
Hien
Kosters
Nico
Washington County
Uinder
Will Dill League
Izaok Walton Lenge
Peking and Express
Local Summer Visitors and Red Cross Officers List
Gowrie professor Peter Leisha returns home for summer. Norvis comes home from Chicago to Rock Valley relatives. Leslie Walpole heads to Ames for summer session at State Teachers College. Thornburgs plan auto trip two weeks to West Virginia. Pred Robimny returns from River Falls to help parents. Stella Heisiz home from Casper teaching, plans westward trip. Red Cross and Legion officers named from Reele Valley. Suter chairs Red Cross, others in medical relief. Ray Miller and John Miller visit from Plinkington. Canada trip then Europe to visit France Germany Belgium Switzerland. Kemsen friend joins.
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Peter Leisha
Gowrie
Iowa
Inal Norvis
Chicago
Rock Valley
Leslie Walpole
Ames
State Teachers College
B. L. Thornburg
Sunt
Reele Valley
American Red Cross and Legion
Suter
Tted Cross
Reg Va
Ray Miller
Plinkington
John Miller Ieft
Taesday
Toronto
Canada
Tere le Will Weter
Enype Ge Pl
France
Germany
Protection of School Bus Passengers Law Summary
A school bus safety law requires drivers overtaking a bus to stop at least five feet away and remain stopped until all pupils have entered or exited and reached safety. Violations are misdemeanors. Buses must display large School Bus signs on front and rear and directors must buy buses with safe front and rear entrances.
Bargain Fly Net Sale At Wholesale Prices
A factory error caused a double shipment of fly nets and covers offered wholesale to customers. The note promises unmatched low prices on waterproof nets and Nose Baskets at 25 cents, with N J Greiner Harness Store promoting. Aurora visitors Mrs Klein and daughter arrived Monday to tour local shops.
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Bargan
Nose Bastoggat
N. J. Greiner
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Itoi
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Acy’ Schummer
C.F. Schlund
Hans Moeller
W. W. Johnson W
J. Heffernan Herman Helmer
Thos. Cullinan
John G, da Vries
L. Vanden Bosch
John Monkeegan
Berman Schmidt
P. Mulder
Wm. P. Moeller
T. McGill
John A. Schmidt
Grace J. Larga Maude Elis
Lydia Smith
First ‘National “Bank
Pier Nu Rider
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