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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1932
Page
4
The July 6 1932 to July 1 1934 period raises first class postage to 3 cents per ounce or fraction, keeps cards and air mail distinct, adjusts Canada and foreign letter rates to 3 and 5 cents, and outlines extensive excise tax changes on services goods and devices. It also notes new bank check taxation and varied tax rates on autos, tires, oils, radios, cameras, and other items.
A June 20 band concert program lists pieces by Bennett, Ellis, King, Johnson, Ascher, and Bogart with director W. Bogart. A separate library notice requests magazine donations and explains a free rack for readers, urging youths to select magazines and pass them along. It also notes a meeting about feeding western lambs for eastern markets and reports J. C. Wiggerman's return from Carroll, Iowa.
Aliss Marie Risin and W B Rich were united in marriage last Tuesday at Glencross M D. The bride, daughter of Mrs Magda Jeane Klein of Rock Valley, is noted for her bright disposition and friendly manners.
The single men’s diamond ball club defeated the married men 6 to 3 at the school grounds Monday night as a rally in the sixth inning produced four runs. O Dykstra Jacobs and Tin ner key hits sparked the decisive rally. Also noted: A new water ordinance passed June 7 sets meter rentals at five dollars with six thousand gallons credited. discounts exist for prompt payments. Attorney Paul J. Murphy of Washington has been named Assistant Manager of the New York Title and Mortgage Company.
The notes report regular county examinations set for June 2 at the county superintendent’s office in Orange City, with age and education prerequisites and new certificate rules. The Normal Training exams run concurrently for senior students, plus a note on geography difficulty and recommendations for seventh grade students. Also listed are obituaries for Ruth Giefer of Hospers and a Civil War veteran, Mr. Hudson, with funeral details and local memorial involvement.
Miss Irene Kessler and Mr Howt M Corwin wed Wednesday at the Methodist church in Rock Valley with Rev G A Tyler officiating. The bride, daughter of G W Kessler, taught in Lyon and Rock Rapids schools and is a Cedar Falls State Teachers College alumna. The groom, son of H M Corwin, farms near Rock Valley. They plan to reside on a Corwin farm northeast of Rock Valley after a Minneapolis visit.
Milwaukee TA lowers bulk grocery freight charges with new rates from Sioux City to Rock Valley and Sioux Falls to Rock Valley. Minimum charge drops from 50 to 25 cents, a reported 429 percent reduction. A J Fritts visit Storm Lake with Mrs Fritts and sister Mrs Waite. Hortense Engleking, staying with the Fritts, travels to Storm Lake and Iowa Falls.
The Farmers Lan of Rock Valley held their affer meeting in the Opera House last Monday afternoon. Reports of business done the past year were read, and a committee was appointed to see about having some new by laws printed. Officers elected included President Fred Kock, Vice President Edward Miller, Fyenati Faust, BE De Suter, Directors Tom Cullinan, FL A. Bauder, Fred Klein, John Tank, Wesley Miller and Chas Gayer.
Detmer Roorda underwent brain tumor removal surgery at a Sioux Falls hospital last week. The operation aimed to remove a growth affecting the brain. he is slowly improving with no complications expected, after a prior head injury years ago in a sand pit left him unconscious for hours.
Edward Benson of the Benson family near Ireton died Friday morning in a Minnesota hospital after a period of illness. He had lived in Sweden before immigrating at eighteen and settled with his family in the county. He is survived by three sons Veryle Orville and Mayona and two daughters. two brothers Julius Benson of Chicago and other relatives. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church in Te Monday with attendance by many.
A brief note thanks supporters and mentions timing of assistance by Wil Catid M. J. Van AV. The item reads as a courteous acknowledgment likely from a local publication or community notice without further context.
Mrs John Grossenburg hosted the Priscilla Club at her home on Saturday afternoon. Guests enjoyed hospitality, knitle work and social conversation, contributing to a most pleasant gathering.
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