Petition Drives Paving Bond Election In Sioux County
A petition circulated in Sioux County seeks a special election to approve bonds for paving primary roads. Initiated in Hawarden by the Chamber of Commerce, the drive requires about 1 800 signers, twenty percent of last general election voters. The county board may call the election on its own, but previously rejected the same measure, and local sentiment shows some shift toward roads funding.
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Sioux County
Board of Supervisors
Hawarden
Chamber of Commerce
Renin
Christian Reformed Church Summer Services and Programs
The Christian Reformed Church announces morning and afternoon Holland services with a sermon series on the Sabbath and a 2:00 PM topic from Genesis. A 7:45 PM Young People meeting includes a clothes item. July 1 the Calvin College Quartet will perform to raise funds for schooling. A regional Ath. of July gathering between Hull and Perkins features speakers, cantine, and activities starting at 10:30 with offerings for Bethe sda and Cutlerville.
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Holland
Nan
Calvin College
Christian Reformed Churches
Rock Rapids
Doon
Hull
Sioux Center
First Church
Rock Valley
Inwood
Perkins
Bethesda
Cutlerville
Farmers urged to bring binder canvases before rush
Peters' Harness and Shoe Store urges farmers to bring binder canvases for repair work before the rush. The notice emphasizes delivering a quality A No. 1 job.
Kittenball Team Opens Season With Doon Victory
Rock Valley Kittenball wins season opener against Doon 17 to 5 after a scoring burst in the seventh inning. Doon led early with two runs through the second, while Rock Valley answered with two in the second and continued adding runs, with Doon scoring later to reach 5 as Rock Valley finished strong. The Rock Valley Inds have practiced daily, and prospects for a strong running team look favorable.
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Doon
Saeson
Rock Valley
Rock Valley i
Boon
Rock Valley Inds
L. D. Shannoz
Dykstra
Henry Ver
Fred W Charlie D. Lawrence
Henry Vanie Weer
Harold Roelogs
Elmer Seconten
Henry Vander Bok
E. Doon
Ball Park
Anniversary of Twenty Five Years in Ministry
A note recalls Rev. and Mrs. Dowstra celebrating twenty five years of ministry with a June ceremony. Visiting pastors Rev. John Stra and Ter. G. Ze contributed to the program, and the couple is wished many more years of happy, useful life as Rev. Danwetta, a longtime Rock Valley resident, continues his pastoral work and beloved community ties.
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Douwstra
Wert Ek
Johnstra
Ani Ter. G. Ze
Danwetta
Rock Valley
Young Man Vander Stoep Dies After Illness and Hospital Stay
Herbert Vander Stoep aged 26, son of Mrs D Grevengoed, died at Hawarden hospital after appendectomy complications. Born Hull Iowa, he lived near Rock Valley Sioux County with roots tracing to Volga and Orange City. Survived by his mother and family. services held at Valley cemetery with Rev J Grifer officiating.
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Hrbert Vander Stoep
D. Grevengoed
Rock Valley
Hawarden
Herbert Vander Stuep
Orenty
Hull
Iowa
Volga
S. C
Ang Vander Stoep
Vander Stoep
Orange City
Sioux County
Herbert
Tia
J. Grifer
Valley Cemetery
New Concrete Curing Method Promises Faster Set
J. Morrison Ottumwa fifth district highway engineer describes a thin asphaltic concrete spray system that seals in moisture, replaces earth and water curing, reduces evaporation, minimizes cracks, and allows earlier highway use after pouring.
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Morrison
Ottumwa
News Items Of 20 Years Ago In Doon Area Visit Notes
Mrs John Renter and two Bubngie Iowa visitors stayed a few days at Sunda N Griener home. KE S Thayer and Mat Walpole left for Madison to view land investments. Helen Lackey, former Doon city teacher, visits friends this week. Fred Alex and John Miller and others left for Rapid City to scout land. Migs Hisie attended Morningside school then Delmont for a cousin’s wedding. John Roberts returns from Waterloo after visit. Street work starts extending water main east to school grounds under Linpman. Homer Day, Cedar Rapids worker, visits town for business. August Hilmer of Bridgewater MD visits Rock Valley Sioux Center. Mabel Hiner returns home.
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John Renter
Bubngie
Iowa
Sunda N. Griener
KE. S. Thayer
Mat Walpole
Madison, &. C
Ing Land
Jiss Helen Lackey
Doon
Cers Fred
Alex
John Miller
Alex Younker
Rudd Studereft
Rapid City
Land City
Migs Hisie
Morningside
Delmont
5. D
John Roberts
Waterloo
Joseph Roberts
August Hilmer
Bridgewater
M. D
Rock Valley
Sioux Center
Mabel Hiner
Iber
Methodist Church Notes Preacher Dr Edge to Lead Eleven Hour Service
Spurgeon on purity in life and power in prayer quoted. The note urges abstinence from fleshly lusts per I Peter 2 11. Superintendent Dr J H Edge will preach at eleven o clock with other services at usual hours. Taman FP Focht Pastor invites attendees.
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Spurgeon
Peter
J. H. Edge
Taman FP
Focht
Stores Closed July 4 in Rock Valley
Rock Valley shops will close all day next Thursday July 4 in observance of the holiday. No celebration is planned locally but workers will have the day off to rest or spend the time as they wish.
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Rock Valley
Eighth Grade Exam Set At Orange City Iowa
The county superintendent's office in Orange City announces an eighth grade exam this Friday July 12 for students who have failed in three or fewer subjects. Students failing more than three must repeat the work. those passing may graduate with the class. The graduation exercises will be at the Sioux County fairgrounds on August 19. Blanks have been mailed to officers. call the superintendent for another set. Fourteen new school buildings are under construction and progress is good. County Supt Tye has been visiting sites and is pleased with the work so far.
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Squx County
Orange City
Iowa
Yoour Glass
Sioux County Fair
Tye
Changes in Fish and Automobile Laws
A historic summary of new laws from the 43rd General Assembly outlines fish and game regulations and motor vehicle updates. Key points include fishing license requirements for most under 15 and exemptions for landowners families, size limits for certain species, gear restrictions, and safe-transport rules. The motor vehicle section highlights school bus marking requirements, bus loading procedures, and speed limits for freight vehicles with rules on passing and shoulder pullovers on paved roads.
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Walhof
General Assembly and Dives Ug
New State Law on Auto Liability Insurance Enacted
A new state law requires suspension of vehicle licenses for judgment in auto liability cases. Debtors face license plate surrender within ten days, vehicle registration bans, and plates cannot be reissued until the judgment is satisfied. Driving during suspension is a misdemeanor with fines from twenty five to one hundred dollars.
Local social notes from Rock Valley and area
Miss Lana Walpole of Humboldt Jawa visits Rock Valley relatives. Mr and Mrs Brookswork of Orange City guests at John Vande Weerd home. Chas Haas travels to Mirona after his brother-in-law’s death. Pred Wieckart of Chicago visits Rock Valley relatives. Rozeboom and Earl Corwin arrive from Yellowstone trip. Vander Mert builds front to bakery with plate glass canopy after hail damage.
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Lana Walpole
Humboldt
Jawa
Rock Valley
Brookswork
Orange City
John Vande Weerd
Chas. Haas
Mirona
Rock Wall
Rozeboom
Earl Corwin
Rome
Yellowstone National Park
Grey
A. G Vander Mert
Card of Appreciation Farewell to Rock Valley Friends
We extend a hearty farewell to the good people of Rock Valley and vicinity. During nine years of friendship our social and business ties have been pleasant. Upon departure we leave many thanks and best wishes. B. J. and Mrs. Bennick.
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Rock Valley
Vicinty
B. J
Bennick
Sioux Center News Items and Local Visits
Local families from Rock Rapids and Towood Iowa host and visit relatives including Vander Steep Gotz Schalekamp and Wesslinks. Dr J Wesslink of Pella preached at FirstReformed. Vander Pols wed. Alton boosters plan July Fourth events inviting all.
Wholesale Fly Nets Bargain at N J Greiner Harness Store
Fly nets and covers credited to a factory mistake are offered at wholesale to reduce freight return costs. A long time seller claims no better waterproof nets exist and invites buyers to visit the Valley Poultry Yards for special low prices and other deals including nose baskets and heavy leather gear.
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N. J. Greiner
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Gronn
G. Kuyper
A. Gotz
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Sre
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Smmmer
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Mary Vander Pol
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Shebs
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Wisconsin
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Ray Hillis
Martha M. Large
A. F Schemmer
O. F. Sechi
Hans Moeller
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W. W. Johnson
W. J. Heffernan
Herman Helmer
Thos, Cullinan
John G. de Vries
L. ¥Auden Besch
John McKeegan
Frank A. Large
Herman Schmidt
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Wm. P. Moeller
FP. T. McGill
John A. Schmidt
Grace J. Large
Maudle Ellis Lydia Smith
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