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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1931
Page
2
On February 21, farmer Wm Nolix of Bondurant in Polk County finished sowing 90 acres of spring wheat. Despite early planting the seed germinated well and shows excellent prospects for a bountiful harvest. The article notes weather conditions justified the risky experiment and praises the farmer for accepting the challenge.
Frank Krejci of Lake View Iowa reports that at least 500 pelicans appeared at the lake in late April drawing much attention. Locals fear the recent introduction of small fish into the lake may attract more birds and worry the game preserve status is already known.
The Prescott Adams County school board hears Superintendent Theo Kies volunteer a five percent salary reduction for the next school year. Kies, rehired at 2750 dollars annually, argues broader savings are needed under the General Assembly’s new law and he should contribute.
France hosts a goodwill visit by Los Angeles Mayor Porter as high officials fete mayors in Paris. Porter leaves a banquet in disgust, pledging loyalty to his country’s constitution, a move that created a sensation. Porter, a Leon native from Decatur County, Iowa, is the son of a former local minister.
Visitors to the Capitol meet bronze statues of Iowa’s two distinguished deceased citizens. The figures honor James Harlan and Sammuel J. Kirkwood, selected under the congressional act of July 2, 1864. Harlan, from Mount Pleasant, served as Secretary of the Interior and senator. Kirkwood, from Iowa City, was Civil War governor, senator, and Garfield’s Interior Secretary. Harlan was born in Winds. Kirkwood was born in Maryland.
Miss Harriett Schutt attending summer school in Cedar Falls spent the weekend at home. Mr and Mrs James Beernink and daughter Helen returned from Denver after several weeks visiting relatives. Peter Lowerse underwent an appendicitis operation at Hull hospital Saturday. Rev and Mrs H E Franken of Eddyville arrived to spend a week with relatives, joined by Margaret Dykshorn and Myna Borgman.
A collage of jokes on driving speeds and cars contrasts with social notes on crime, a doctor’s advice on snoring, local business updates at Rock Valley Baking Co, a fiber of utilities display, and a new state law mandating preference for Iowa labor in public contracts. The piece blends humor with civic topics and local commerce.
Four outstanding Iowa 4-H leaders will represent the state at the National Club Camp in Washington D C this month. Arnold Fahrenkrog of Eldridge and Edith Blood of Runnells won the State Club Contest with expenses paid by the Register and Tribune of Des Moines. Robert Ward of Fort Dodge and Maxine Long of Sac City will attend as delegates. The announcements came from the State College Extension Service. President Hoover sent congratulatory letters to each winner.
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