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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
2
Rain boosts crops across northwest Iowa. June promises growth as corn knee high and farmers plan for a busy month. A Nine lives cat incident and driver license renewals at Valley State Bank headline a day in Orange City. Rock Valley gears up for July Fourth celebrations with parade, fireworks and a band.
The note ponders how Mx Hitler and Mussolini are faring after the king and queen left. It mentions a policeman’s death and Czech blame assertions, suggesting minimal further developments and possible apology talks.
A wedding set for Tuesday afternoon in Rock Valley joined Margaret Sneller and Cornelius Scheffer. The ceremony at Shelley bowie featured Rev. H J Aberson and Rev F B MIll, with a large bridal party, flowers, music, a birthday cake, and a reception for about 200 guests at the Warren hotel. The couple plans a Carmel home as the groom works with his father.
Miss Alma May Groates, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Groates of Kimberly, married Howard Johnson yesterday afternoon at 2 in the Groates home. Rev. T. W. Bowmar, a Methodist minister, officiated. The ceremony connected families from Twin Falls area.
Attended by Mr and Mrs Charles Mulder the wedding featured a white chiffon gown with a floor-length veil and bouquets of cal lilies. Bridesmaid wore yellow lace and carried yellow roses and white sweet peas. The couple exchanged vows before 27 guests as Mrs W Bowmar played the wedding watch. Post ceremony tea followed as the couple prepared for a short trip to Salt Lake City and then home to the Barnhart ranch near Twin Falls. Mrs Johnson wore a grey suit and the young couple plan to reside on the farm.
Miss Mary Flynn and James Gourley united in marriage at St Mar Church Tuesday morning April 13. The ceremony occurred at :30 with Rev A J Foerster officiating. The bride wore white lace over white satin, a fingertip veil, bouquet of calla lilies. The groom wore a blue suit with attendant Charles Gourley. Catherine Flynn was maid of honor in black net over taffeta with white rose bouquet. Ushers were Virgil Thorpe and Donald Beckman. Wedding breakfast followed at Warren hotel with many local and out of town guests. The couple will reside near Hudson after June 25.
Rock Valley defeated Vermillion Sunday by a two run margin in a one hour game that featured quick innings. Glaze started the offense with a hit, Cordes and Bargsma contributed steady hits, and Vermillion threats were limited by strong Rock Valley defense and timely outs.
Bergsma Blair Warren and Watkins ignite offense with a three base hit by Watkins and a double by Danish. Cordes drives in Bergs, Danish reaches twice as Algona wins 6 to Rock. Thompson surrenders two earned runs on hits while Wessels is hit by pitch and Barry records the relief win.
Mr and Mrs J H Rehder were in a wreck at a half mile south of Paullina on Sunday evening while westbound and trying a gravel road. The Rehders and the Webbs of Primghar sustained injuries. Mrs Rehder suffered two broken ribs and bruises. The 1929 Model A Ford was badly damaged.
The Reformed church Christian Endeavor societies held an ex member meeting in Alton Sunday evening with ex member Hey, Aberson among the speakers. Rock Valley will host an ex member meeting in the First Reformed church this Sunday evening with ex members from far and near expected.
John Gressenbure hosted the Priscilla club at his home last Friday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Alice Long Mrs. W. B. Hansen Mrs. Jas Thomas of Rock Valley Mrs. Rosera Jacobs of El Paso Texas and Mrs. L. C. Button of Sturgis South Dakota.
Notice of sale by special execution issued from the District Court in Sioux County Iowa. The First Trust Joint Stock Land Bank of Chicago sues Ernest F. Wiein Addie M. Klein Charles Dykstra Trynkje Baartman also known as Mrs H Baartman and Mrs Herman Baartman for 17526 dollars debt plus costs and fees. Sale set for June 28 1938 at 10 AM at the front door of the courthouse in Orange City. Bid near 160 acres of land described as East Half of the East Half of Section 14 Township 97 North Range 46 West Fifth Principal Meridian. Also notes county American Legion and Auxiliary meetings in Orange City June 23 at 8 PM and officer elections. Sheriff’s office date May 20.
County Legion hosts a gathering with Harry Dykstra, sheriff of Sioux County, as guest speaker. Attendee notes and program outline indicate focus on regional law enforcement, veterans affairs, and community service.
Rock Valley tied the series at 1-1 by edging Algona 5 to 3 Tuesday night. Glaze spearheaded the attack with two hits and scored for Rock Valley, while Wessels and Danish sparked early runs. Algona, hampered by unearned runs, scored in the seventh and eighth to pull within two, but Rock Valley held on as Thompson started for the Brownies before Berry relieved.
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