Oak Park State Park Near Hawarden Sioux County
Residents of Sioux County gathered last Thursday to support a proposed state park near Hawarden seven miles north on a 77 acre tract along the Little Sioux River. Ames College representative praised the rural park site with diverse trees and Indian plants, while local officials outlined access roads and potential for a community club house. The project, named Oak Park, aims to preserve scenic bluffs and springs, with plans for golf links and driveways.
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Rock Valley
Hawarden
Sioux County
St Conservation Committee
Siews
Rock
South Dakota
Fairview
Hudson
Ames College
Iowa
Saunders
Eximetsburg
Iowa Assembly
Venard
Sioux County Board of Superviors
Waiter
Oak Park
Kedman to Open Corner Cash Store in Lebanon
C Kedman proprietor of the Corner Cash Store in Rock Valley plans to open a Lebanon outlet. He has leased the building, bought existing goods, and will introduce a full stock to operate with his Rock Valley store. Mr Kooima is thriving locally and may expand into Lebanon.
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C. Kedman
Corner
Rock Valley
Lébanon
Mr. Kooima
Lebanon
Rock Valley Council in Special Session 1924
Valley Iowa June 12 1924 Rock Valley town council met in special session in town hall with six members present C Rozeboom insurance for Town Hall and furniture approved 25 for adjoint property assessments fast committee directed to act on trimming in town park adjournment followed A L Halstead clerk
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Keesbergen
Corneil
A. L. Halstead
Regular Teachers Examination in Orange City Iowa
The Regular June Teachers examination will be held in the office of the county superintendent of schools in Orange City Iowa on Wednesday Thursday and Friday June 25 26 and 27 Those who are eighteen before Sept 1 1924 and have 12 weeks of Normal Training in an approved school are eligible Examinations start at 130 p m For further particulars write or phone the county superintendent's office Very Truly Your Chas BH Tye County Superintendent
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Orange City
Iowa
Chas
BH. Tye
Worst Storm in Years Hits Local Area
A severe Saturday night wind storm caused toppled car tops, shattered windows, moved barns, and downed telephone poles. Trees and live wires sparked fires as lights failed and rain poured down. Insurance adjusters report many claims.
Hull picks Er-Service man as postmaster Huibregtse
Er-Service man Henry Huibregtse Jr. was notified of his appointment as Hull postmaster. He has operated a gauge business in Hull for years, whose shop was destroyed by fire earlier. Retiring postmaster A F Steffen held the office eight years. Dr L L Nomis and family from Pomeroy Iowa arrived for a brief visit with relatives.
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Henry Huibregtse, Jr
Hull
Huibregtse
A. F. Steffen
Haa
L. L. Nomis
Pomeroy
Iowa
Sioux County Iowa estate sale notice for John Culman estate
The District Court of Iowa Sioux County orders a sale of John Culman estate land in Section 19 Township 87 Range 47 West, 160 acres more or less. Sale on premises July 10, 1924 with terms cash down and balance financed, possession March 1, 1925, subject to court approval. Executor Tom Clevan and attorney FP McGill.
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District Court of the State of
Iowa
Sioux
Sioux County
Jaws
John Culman
Alevent
Ecourt
Hull Council Buys New Fire Truck for Town Protection
The Hull town council has purchased a Laverne Ja fire engine with force to project water three times farther than the regular setup. In the wake of a recent devastating fire, the town emphasizes the need for better firefighting equipment to protect citizens and property.
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Hull
Legion Notes On Local Baseball And Legion Affairs
The district notes show Alvord defeating Sheldon 6 to 0 behind Schemmel who struck out 10 while Shel- don’s team improved. Rock Valley won 11 to 2 with Lefty Riley dominating and Bob White shelved after the Sth inning. Next Sunday Rock Valley visits River Sea park near Westfield Is to play Elk Point. At a June 12 meeting U S bonus forms will be filled with discharge or serial numbers. The Auxiliary plans a Legion picnic at the local park and a county Legion meeting will be held in Sioux Center on Friday night June 20.
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Alvord
Schemmel
Sheldon
Rock Valley
Lefty Riley
Bob” White
Sheldons
H. Scanlan
River Sea
Westfield
Elk Point
Hollenbeck
U. S
Legion
Sioux Center
Las
Hawarden Special Election July 9 On $50,000 Light Plant Bond
Hawarden to vote July 9 on bonding the city for 50000 dollars to build an electric light plant. A petition with 700 Hawarden citizens supported the special election. The city already runs a municipal light plant but needs a newer facility to meet demand.
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Hawarden
Rock Valley Y Van Essay Contest Winners Tale
Lyle Ses son of Mr and Mrs, former Rock Valley residents, won first prize in the state Rock Valley Y Vans Essay Contest. The award honors a 3 year old son f C Mertz, and the winner will advance to the national contest with the best essays from each state. Local teachers and students celebrate as the Sterling boy receives a gold medal and a $15 prize for top state essay work. Essays were written in January.
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Lyle Ses
Rock UN Docuteut Do
Abs
F C. Mertz
Highway Education Board
Sian, E. C
Ise
Colorady
Hs Ugsdy
National Safety Cou
Pington
Andh
Guy VY
Rogers
Lyle Mertz
Junior Epworth League Picnic at Park Friday Afternoon
The Junior Epworth League will host a picnic in the Park on Friday afternoon. Members and their parents are urged to attend for games and a six o'clock lunch. All services next Sunday are at the usual hours and every class in the Sunday School is asked to strive for full attendance.
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Epworth
Unday
Not As Bad As Reported On California Foot and Mouth Fear
A Santa Ana Bee item corrects misimpressions about hoof and mouth disease in California. It cites Los Angeles Times figures showing under 1 percent of livestock and under 0.5 percent of land affected, while condemning sensational propaganda. It notes a London Times letter recounting exaggerated local outbreaks and quarantines.
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Santa Ana
California
The
Bee
Los Angeles Times
Times of London
Rock Valley Garage cash basis notice and poultry theft reward
Notice announces Rock Valley Garage will operate strictly on a cash basis starting July 1 1924 and urges customer approval. A county poultry association offers a $1000 reward for information leading to convictions of thieves in Jones County. New officers include Don L Wherry president C C Stephens vice president R A Naylor secretary treasurer.
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Rock Valley Garage
Jones County
County Poultry Association
Don L. Wherry
Wyoming
C. C. Stephens
Anamosa
R. A. Naylor
Scotch Grove
Cattle Sale Draws Praise From Sioux County Farmer
A Sioux County farmer, Mr McKeegan, reported strong Chicago market receipts with two loads of cattle from Rock Valley. A heifer weighed 692 pounds selling at 9.50, while the heavy end weighed 534 pounds selling at 10.25. McKeegan sold cattle to Northwestern Commission Cattle, Chicago, praising fair treatment and top prices.
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Chicago Daily Crow Journal
Deny
Chicago
Rock Valley
McKeegan
Bionx Cin
Northiwestern Commission
Hatch
Rusk Valley
Washington Iowa News and Comments Roundup
Town slogans spar over prestige as Cedar Walls and Storm Lake join Cedar Rapids contenders in right to the so called best town tile. Iowa agriculture notes boost from milk and eggs while Secretary Wallace expands game bird introductions to southern states for eventual northward adaptation. Primary results show Harmill, Burbank and Anderson contending in various counties with intricate district gains. Consolidation at Cascade unites Methodist Episcopal and Baptist and Presbyterian under one church banner. Des Moines Teachers pension fund reports steady growth and options for legal advice and group insurance investigation.
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Cascade
Dubuque County
Methodist Episcopal
Baptist
Presbyterian Churches
Baptist Church
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
Pension Committee
The
Des Moines Teachers Federation
Liberty
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