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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1929

Page

5

Marriage Licences and Court Judgments in Sioux County

Sioux County court notices list marriage licenses for Warner van de Westering and Nellie De Vries in Rock Rapids, Floyd Van Eley and Johanna Schoep in Sioux Center, plus numerous civil judgments against defendants in cases involving banks, mortgage foreclosures, and miscellaneous debts. A probate notice for Hyk Van Ravenswaag and guardian filings are noted, with special tax findings by Chris Kringle revealing totals by city including Boyden, Hawarden, Hospers, Orange City, and Sioux Center.

Warner van de Westering Rock Rapids Nellie de Vries Rock Valle Floyd van Eley Sioux Center Johanna Schoep John P. Mety Sam Mockus Mary Wilégen Moorman Mfg. Co Lambert Rens Jr David Commack Dan Whitney First Nat’l Bank Hawarden Sarah Commucl Chatsworth Savings Bank C A. Brest Elsie Brest Paxton & Gallagher Co Jake Ben Vander Kerk Vander Kerk Bros. & Co H. Giebink Chas. E. Richmond Willis G. van der Bure Juo W. van der Burg Board of Supervisors J. D. Bailey Grace Bailey Mary War Nttes Maur- Bogs Pis Gunsigh Hyk van Ravenswaag Tle Chris Kringle Boyden Hospers Orange City

Free Public Demonstration of Red Crown Ethyl Gasoline

Announcement of a free public demonstration in Rock Valley on Friday evening March 22 by Standard Oil Company with Red Crown Ethyl expert A. F. Lohman. The event will discuss general fuel problems of automobile engines and appeal to motorists in the city.

Rock Valley Opera House The Standard Oil Company Ind A. F E. Lohman Red Crown Ethyl

John J Hamann Dies at Alvord Pioneer Leader

John J. Hamann former pioneer resident dies at his home in Alvord after a long career as farmer and public servant. Born March 1 1851 in Brumsbuttel Holstein Germany he immigrated aged 15, lived in Davenport and Scott County Iowa, then Lyon County Iowa before moving to Alvord in 1915. Survived by eight sons two daughters a sister and many grandchildren. Funeral services held at the house with Rev Jarh officiating, burial in Twinwood cemetery.

John J. Hamann Alvord Brumsbuttel Holstien Germany America Davenport Iowa Amma G. Schaefer Hamann Scott County Lyon County Tawood BH. EH. Jarh Ehruch Cas Harry Serck B. A. Saeger Ben Serck Hans Friedrichsen Messers E. W. Lisentrager H.W. Sehlotfeldt Thos. Friedrichsen John Clatssen Thinwood

Christian Reformed Church Service Schedule

Rev. J Grifter leads 9 30 A M service in English on Judas topic. 2 P M Holland service with Heidelburg Catechism intro. 7 45 P M Bible class for youths. Everyone welcome especially nonattendees. Methodist ladies quitting a quilt this week with 3014 pieces.

Christian Reformed Church J. Grifter Pasor Judas Methodist Church

Public School Notes on First Graders and Contests

First graders completed word booklets with familiar words pasted in. Fourth grade entrants included Annie and Cornelia Vande Veghe. progress pins awarded to Elma Culver, Frances Wynna, and others. Junior Declamatory Contest participants listed. winners noted in dramatic and humorous categories. Peggy and the Pirate operetta revelations underway. county music contest set for April fifth. Ines day speed tests show 47 WPM by Ella Gacke and 43 by Peter Brandsma. typing class posts new results. High school radio inaugural program heard March 4. appreciation for the AM broadcast and machine use. Snap’t Smylie judged a Hawarden Sioux City debate in Hawarden.

Thesday Bertha van de Vegte Annie Cornelia Vande Veghe Dorothy Brandsma Helen Roorda Elma Cuiber Frances Wynna Lawrence Grau Dick Brandsma George Murphy Morgan Ella Gacke Peter Brandsma John Snap’t Smylie Hawarden Sioux City

Reform Church Notes Service Schedule and Teachings

Rev. R. B. Doawstra presides with 9 30 A M Holland service on The Title on the Cross and 2 00 P M Holland service on Obedient unto Death. 3 40 P M Sabbath School studies The Christian Sabbath. 7 45 P M Young People’s Society led by Mrs Downstra on How the Church Helps Us to Live the Christian Life. Prayer themes center on faith and obedience I John 3 22 and Pray without ceasing.

Reformed Church R. BD. Doawstra Holland Young Peoples Society

Tatking Movies Coming to Orpheum

Sioux County schools report district fire losses and new building plans. Hull girls win county and district hoops titles, with Kimmel winning a Grant Township declamatory contest. Debates and library grants noted. Hawarden and Orange City teams highlighted. Orpheum Rock Valley to install talking pictures via WB equipment under manager W S Bogart with improving prospects.

Sioux County School Orpheum S. Bogart Orpheu Rock Valley Sioux Falls Sioux City Lake View Iowa Bogart Vaudevil Additiin Fix

Methodist Church Urges Spiritual Focus Over Mechanics

Bishop Adna W. Leonard warns that focusing on programs and statistics diverts from spiritual dynamics, urging the church to renew vital faith and redemptive zeal for salvation. He calls for prayers while worship services proceed at usual hours. Valley Poultry Yards advertises cash buyers of poultry and eggs.

Adna. W. Leonard Methodist Church Christ Jesus Our Lord Valley Poultry Yards

TWO SCHOOL HOUSES BURNED IN FIRE INCIDENTS

Two rural schools were destroyed by fire last week. The Cover school near Rock Valley and the Muehlenthaler school southwest of Rock Valley both burned after school hours. Firefighters arrived but both buildings were already beyond saving. The causes are not yet determined.

Griener Bros Muehlenthaler Rock Valley Aaveren

Auto Crash at Walpole Crossing Sends Two Unhurt

Sunday night about 9 30 at Walpole crossing in the last part of town a collision between H Vandevegte and Pete Van Otterloo, driving east, left the Vandevegte Ford overturned on its top. Both drivers escaped injury. Van Otterloo’s car suffered minor damage while the Vander Vegte vehicle was wrecked beyond repair.

Walpole H. Vandevegte Pete van Otterloo Vande Veet Vander Vegte van Otterloo

McGill and Dennis Elected For School Directors

In Rock Valley the regular annual school election yielded F. T. McGill and H. B. Dennis as top vote getters for the school board. Dennis 217, McGill 165, Russell Leonard 160 of 328 votes cast with 5 spoiled ballots. The board will meet Monday to organize for the new year.

Rock Valley F. T. McGill H. B. Dennis Mr. Dennis Mr. McGill Russell Leonard Mr. Leonard

Death of Mrs James Van Kerkerix

Mrs James Van Kerkerix died at home Friday after a brief illness and stroke. Born in Holland she moved to this country thirty eight years ago and lived in Rock Valley area. She leaves husband three children and thirteen grandchildren along with four siblings. Funeral was held Wednesday at the Old Reformer church and burial followed at Valley View Cemetery. Sympathy extends to the family from friends in the community.

James. van Kikerix James van Kekerix van Kerkeris Holland Rock Valley van Korkerix Valley View

Griener's Honest Harness Shop Seeks Market Edge

After 15 years as harness merchant in the area, Griener's offers its best harnesses at low prices. The first January shipment sold, next expected next week. The shop invites buyers to compare prices with any dealer and promises unbeatable value.

Griener

Bids Wanted For Rock Valley Street Work 1929 Season

Bids will be received at the office of the Town Clerk until six o clock p m on Wednesday April 3 1999 for taking care of the street work in Rock Valley for the season of 1929. The Town Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. A J Halstead Town Clerk.

Rock Valley A. J. Halstead

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sioux County Court House P. D. van Dosterhout C. A. Walhof C. Rozescom F. J. Pulman Asst State Bank of Rock Valley, Iowa Hong Inotes Dorthy Biron Rosa Kosters Irma Walpole Sioux Garfield Sion Hull Grant Township Loren Kimmel Sioux County Tee Hawardai Central High Amies E. Church Notes Lyman F. Focht Farmers Elevator Company McGill Dennis MR. Farmer Giational Bankock Valley
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