Rock Valley Orpheum Upgrades with New Sound on Film System
The Orpheum Theatre will close July 1 and 2 for installation of new sound on film equipment. The first show with the upgraded system lands Friday July 3. The update places Rock Valley among larger towns by delivering synchronized film and sound without separate records, using a photo-electric track and amplifiers to drive speakers behind the screen. Ah Wm Bogart is praised for keeping the theatre up to date with this advance and the best possible talking pictures for patrons.
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Orpheum Theatre
Rock Valley
Bogart
Milwaukee Fast Freight Trains Through Rock Valley
Milwaukee's fast stock trains pass through Rock Valley each evening en route to Chicago and eastern markets. The double header consists of 30 to 50 cars, with a Saturday run of about 75 cars carrying livestock, poultry, eggs, butter, and packing house products. The line hires many workers to lay new steel and repair the road bed about 90 miles east of Algona, with local firemen Chalk Jacobs, Dick Postma, and Bill Bellesfield recalled to service.
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Milwaukee
Rock Valley
Chicago
Milwaukee Line
Algona
Chalk Jacobs
Dick Postma
Bill Bellesfield
Business Visitor Frank Griener In Sioux Falls
Frank Griener visited Sioux Falls on Tuesday for business meetings with local firms and discussions on potential investments.
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Frank Griener
Sioux Falls
Prominent Lyon County banker dies in Rochester
Charles Shade a longtime Lyon County banker died in Rochester Minnesota last Friday after weeks of medical treatment He was born in Delaware County Iowa taught at Upper Iowa University and led banks in Larchwood Alvord Rock Rapids George and Inwood He served as president of First National Bank Rock Rapids and once led the Iowa Bankers Association He had diabetes for three years and left a widow and an adopted daughter as survivors.
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Charles Shade
Lyon County
Rochester
Mun
Myr. Shade
Delware County
Iowa
ISSG
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Larchwood
Alvord
Rock Rapids
George
Inwood
First National Bank
Iowa Bankers Association
Shade
Four Shade Banks
Honey Stored In Farm House Wall
From Carroll comes the story that carpenters found between four and five bushels of honey stored behind the siding of the L. P. Hufford home. Bees had earlier bothered the family and disappeared after repairs. Warm weather caused honey to ooze out, forcing removal of the siding section.
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Carroll
L. P. Hufford
Hufford
Higgins Kelly wedding in St Marys church at Alvord Nebr
Miss Mary Stella Higgins daughter of Mr and Mrs F Higgins married Charles Edward Kelly son of Mr P Kelly of Rock Rapids Wednesday at St Marys church Rev Foerster officiated. Out of town guests included Agnes Florence Lucille Kelly and several Kelly relatives. The couple plans a short trip before settling in Tilden Nebr. The bride wore orchid moussiline de soie with embroidered trim and a white horsehair hat.
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Mary Stella, Higgins
F. Higgins
St. Mary’s Church
Charles Edward Kelly
P. Kelly
Rock Rapids
Foerster
Agnes Kelly
Avhtose Higgins
Jean Paton
de Sales Heights
Dubuque
Iowa State Teachers College
Alvord
Florence
Agnes
Lucille Kelly
Clarence Kelly
John Kelly
Jos. Kelly
J.spain
Businesses to close July 4 in Rock Valley
Rock Valley announces all local businesses will close for the Fourth of July Saturday July 4 and reopen Friday night July 3. There is no public celebration planned locally with many opting for private picnics or trips to celebrate elsewhere.
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Rock Valley
VerWey sells 160 acre farm for cash in spot deal
Jess VerWey completed a spot cash sale for 16 800 dollars of his 160 acre farm four miles south and 234 miles west of Inwood to August Road of Inwood Canton California and other points. Possession is due within ten days. VerWey bought the Han son Estate for 6500 dollars years ago and calls it a good deal. Ruud, rumored broke, owns another nearby farm and plans to buy half a section in the same area. Mrs VerWey seeks another place as he eyes land between Inwood and Alvord.
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Jess VerWey
Inwood
August Road
Canton
California
Verley
Hanson
Ruud
Alvord
Inwood Herald
Bridg eParty Honors Bride Stella Higgins This Week
LaVina Manning and Josephine Cullinan hosted seven-table bridge gathering last Thursday praising bride Stella Higgins. Mrs. B. J. Schommer took top score after a luncheon, and an orchid and white basket of gifts was presented to the bride.
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LaVina Manning
Josephine Cullinan
Bridge
Former Rock Valley Graduate Weds Henry Jantzen in Home Ceremony
Former Rock Valley girl Verna Klein married Henry Jantzen of Hull and De Smet families in the bride’s home last Wednesday June 17. The couple, popular in their communities, will live northeast of Hull on Mrs. Jantzen’s farm.
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Rock Valley
Henry Jantzen
Kate Jantzen
Hull
Verna Klein
PF. Klein
de Smet
South Dakota
Big Cherry and Apple Yields Forecast Across Iowa
Central Iowa reports heavy cherry crops with fruit ripening while statewide apple yields in the northeast show 82 percent of normal for winter varieties. Southwest Iowa forecasts 78 percent, and the Department of Horticulture projects a generally good truck crop yield if weather remains favorable.
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Iowa
State Department of Horticulture
Alvord Beats Rock Valley 16 to 10 for Third Straight
Alvord traveled to Rock Valley Sunday and earned their third consecutive win over the Rock Valley baseball team by 16 to 10. Early trades favored Rock Valley, but Alvord led by multi-run frames, then exploded in the eighth inning with seven runs to pull away, sealing the 16 to 10 victory.
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Alvord
Rock Valley
Sill
KITTENBALL GAME REPORT FROM SHELDON VICTORY
Sheldon beat Rock Valley 14 to 6 after Home Bakery of Sheldon traveled to Rock Valley Thursday evening. The game featured Wolf playing left short stop with a paralyzed left arm as a standout during the match.
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Sheldon
Rock Valley
Wolf
Doon Fails to Top Rock Valley in Friday Clash
Doon traveled to Rock Valley and fell 13 to 7, marking Rock Valley's second win in three meetings. Early season losses for Doon were attributed to misaligned positions. Jimmy Schroeder led Rock Valley with a home run a double and a single in four at bats.
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Boon
Rock Valley
Doon
Jimmy Schroeder
Regulars 2 Defeat Pick-Ups In Bitter 12 to 7 Loss
The regular kittenball team beat a team of pick-ups 12 to 7 Monday evening. The victors led early and held on as the underdogs showed spurts but could not close the gap. The loss left the outsiders savoring a bitter taste of defeat.
Sheldon Dairy 1, Rock Valley 10 battle ends in loss
The Sheldon Dairy kittenhall team fell to Rock Valley 10 to 1 at Sheldon on Tuesday in a tight contest. A misplayed outfield error allowed four runs, contributing to the loss as Rock Valley built an early lead and held on to win.
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Sheldon Dairy
Rock Valley
Sheldon Dairy Kittenhall
Sheldon
Sheldon Gang
Local Visitors Arrive from New Castle and Chadron
Mrs. Helen Jones of New Castle and Miss Margaret Henningfeld of Chadron Nebr nieces of Mr and Mrs N J Griener arrived Sunday and are visiting in Rock Valley Griener homes. Arthur Bergsma a local high school graduate has been awarded a Central College scholarship at Pella Iowa he has not yet decided whether to attend there or another college.
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Helen Jones
New Castle
Margaret Henningfeld
Chadron
Nebr
N. J. Griener
Griener
Rock Valley
Arthur Bergsma
Central College
Pella
Iowa
News Items of 20 Years Ago in Rock Valley Area
E A Walpole retires to Hancock Minnesota after visiting relatives in Rock Valley area. E S Thayer aims to have the electric light plant ready for the city next week. Mrs Joseph Zettler plans a Sheffield Alabama visit with family after fifteen years apart, then to Texas. Dr L Norris of Pomeroy visits Rock Valley relatives. Mrs E C Klinger returns home after two weeks with relatives in Rock Valley. Miss Nina Leonard returns from Grinnell College for summer vacation. Mrs A Spreay travels to Canindiqua New Mexico then Holland to visit family. Rock Valley defeats Alvord 11 to 10 in a fast game. Roseboom homered in seventh. Mr Veldkamp injured in runaway. dislocated shoulder. Dr Huizenga treats him.
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Joseph Zettler
Jeff
Sheffield
Alabama
Texas
L. Norris
Pomeroy
Rock Valley
E. C. Klinger
Hancock
Holland
Alvord
Roseboom
Veldkamp
Perkins
F. J. Huizenga
Ladies of the Literary Circle plan band concert benefit
The Ladies of the Literary Circle contemplate a band concert benefit for the Community Library likely on a Friday evening at City Park under full moon. The band led by Wm. S. Bogart will donate services and ice cream cake and refreshments will be served. Watch for the date.
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Wm. S. Bogart
Farmers' Elevator Co holds annual meeting in Rock Valley
The Farmers' Elevator Company of Rock Valley held its annual meeting last Saturday evening with over forty stockholders in attendance. Reports covered the past year's business and the following directors were elected: Tim Kooima Ed Miller Fred A Miller John Tank Arie Gaalswyk Fred Klein Tom Kooima Barney Bajema Tom Cullinan Owen Manning was re-elected manager for another year. Ice cream cake and cigars were served.
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Farmers’ Elevator Company of
Rock Valley
Tim Kooima
Ed Miller
Fred A. Miller
John Tank
Arie Gaalswyk
Fred Klein
Tom Kooima
Barney Bajema
Tom Cullinan
Owen Manning
Dr Dixon and Justice of Peace Leonard Build Lily Pools
Dr Dixon and Justice of Peace Russell Leonard are constructing lily pools in their lawns, signaling a local trend in water feature installations amid residential landscaping. The project highlights collaborative effort between a physician and a judicial official.
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Dr. Dixon
Justice of Peace
Russell Leonard
Rock Rapids Priest Rev Thomas Dellard Dies at 86
Reverend Thomas Dellard longtime Holy Name Church Rock Rapids Sioux City diocese died Sunday at McKennan Hospital Sioux Falls from a heart attack He was born March 4 1861 in West Union Iowa and served Rock Rapids since 1890 Funeral held Tuesday at Rock Rapids with Bishop Edmond Heelan officiating Burial in Holy Name Cemetery Dellard survived by three sisters and three brothers
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Thomas Dellard
Holy None Catholichurch
Rock Rapids
Sioux City
McKennan Hospital
Sioux Palls
Edmond Heelan
Father Schemel
Alton
Iown
Lincoln
St. Joseph’s
Columbia College
Dubuque
Grand Seminary
Montreal
Larchwood
Sibley
Ochevedan
Father Dullard
Christian Reformed Church Services and Events
The church announces morning service at 9 30 on the topic Communism its meaning and dangers. An afternoon Lord's Day 49 at 2 00 and an evening service at 7 45 on Boaz and his workers. A double quartet of ladies to sing Sunday evening. A Thursday program printed in the Bee to be listened to. Positive note on good weather and gratitude.
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Holland Service
Boaz
J. B. Schooland
First Reformed Church Services and Peace Lutheran Schedule
The First Reformed Church holds English service at 9 30 a m with the supper celebration and Dutch service at 2 pm with the Lord's Supper. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 45 pm led by Wi Schouten on attitudes toward other races. Peace Lutheran Church in Plate Two has no services June 28 as pastor attends a district meeting in Manson Iowa June 24–27. Rev K Graf preaches at Canby Minn on June 28. English services and Sunday school resume July 5.
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Christian Endeavor
Schouten
Peace Lutheran Church
Plate Two
Manson
Iowa
K. Graf
Canby
Minn
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P. D. van Oosterhout
C. Rozeboom Cashier
C. A. Walhof
J. B. Walhof
t.Cashier
Market Report
Farmers’ Elevator CO
Christian Reformed Church
First Reformed Church
Farm Loan
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