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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1929

Page

9

Marriage Licences and Court Actions From Sioux County

Sioux County court notices list marriage licenses for Warner van de Westering Nellie de Vries Floyd van Kley and others. Various civil actions seek judgments on notes accounts and mortgages with interest and costs. Guardianship appointments, estates, probate notices, and a regional tax omission tally show missing sums across Boyden Hawarden Hospers Orange City Sioux Center totaling over 469,000 dollars.

Warner van de Westering Rock Rapids Nellie de Vries Rock Valley Floyd van Kley Sioux Center Johanna Schoep John P. Mety Sam Mock Mary Wiltgen Moorman Mfg. Co Lambert Rens Jr David Commack Dan Whitney First Nat'l Bank of Hawarden Sarah Commack Chatsworth Savings Bank C A. Brest Elsie Brest Paxton & Gallagher Co Jake Ben Vander Kerk Vander Kerk Bros. & Co H. Giebink Chas. &. Richmond Willis G. van der Maurice Fritz’ A. Heitritter Mantha Heitritter Boyden Eyk van Ravenswaag Chris Kringle Hospers Orange City

Free Demonstration Of Red Crown Ethyl Gasoline Planned

Announcement of a free public demonstration of Red Crown Ethyl Gasoline in Rock Valley City on Friday evening March 22 at the Rock Valley Opera House. Standard Oil sponsors the event with A. J. Lohman, Red Crown Ethyl expert, expected to discuss general fuel problems of automobile engines and interest motorists.

Rock Valley Opera House

John J Hamann Died at His Home in Alvord

Pioneer resident John J Hamann died at his Alvord home after a long life of farming and public service He was born March 1 1861 in Brumsbuttel Holstein Germany and immigrated to the U S at age 15 He served as mayor of Alvord and left a large family including 3 sons 1 daughter and 18 grandchildren Funeral services were held with Rev E T Jard officiating at the Lutheran church with a church choir and pallbearers from his family and community.

John J. Hamann Alvord Brumsbuttel Holstien Germany America Davenport Iowa Anna C. Schaefer Hamann Alverna Jacob Lottmann Larchwood Margaret Thiedemann Cecelia E. TH. Jard Royal Lutheran Church

Christian Reformed Church Service Schedule

Rev J Gritter preaches at 9 30 in English on Judas. Holland service at 2 00. Heidelburg Catechism intro at 7 45. Bible class for the young folks at 7 45. All are welcome especially those not in other churches.

Christian Reformed Church J. Gritter Judas Heidelburg

Quilting Contest Challenge at Methodist Church

The Methodist church ladies are quilting a quilt this week that contains 3 014 pieces. The notice invites readers to beat the count with their own project and join the church event.

Methodist Church

Public School Notes Highlight Activities and Contests

First graders finish word booklets and decorate dolt buggies. Declamatory prizes announced for three best readings. Fourth grade entries and penmanship certificates noted. Junior Declamatory Contest results listed with names. Peggy and the Pirate operetta reveals and county music contest planned for April fifth. Speed and typing tests show top students. Radio inaugural program heard March fourth. Sup’t Smylie judged a Hawarden Sioux City debate.

Bertha van de Vegte Annie Cornelia Vande Vegte Dorothy Brandsma Helen Roorda Elma Culber Frances Wynna Lawrence Grau Dick Brandsma George Murphy Leroy Griffin Nellie Zwaan Willard Dennis Willie Ver Doorn Margaret Hilton Cornelia Ver Doorn Mildred Grau Marie Hovenagel Bertha van Boeyen Jessie Dykstra Frances Wynia Dorothy Smylie Mildred Vivan Letha Sufith Cornelia Var Ver Doorn John Kersbergen Letha Smith Peggy O'Hara Morgan Mia Gacke Peter Brandsma John Grossenbure Helen Vander Laan Richard Kearns Sup’t Smylie Hawarden

Reform Church Notes Service Schedule and Subjects

The Reform Church notes list a 9:30 A M Holland service with The Title on the Cross, a 2:00 P M Holland service Obedient unto Death, a 3:40 P M Sabbath School Christan Sabbath, and a 7:45 P M Young Peoples Society How the Church Helps us to Live the Christian Life led by Mrs Douwstra. Also quoted is a prayer verse from I John 3 22 and I Thess 5 17.

Aiew. MN. OY Douwstra Holland Young Peoples Society

Sioux County School Notes and Regional Sports Highlights

Sioux and Garfield district schoolhouses burned last week, with rebuilding planned this summer. Hull girls swept the sectional and county basketball titles, beating Oceydan and Boyden respectively, while 42 students competed in a Grant Township declamatory contest won by Loren Kimmel. Hawarden leads Stony County in 1929 debate, facing Central High of Sioux City and Akron in the state rounds. Orange City, county basketball champions, fell to Lawton in the semifinals after a strong season 19 wins in 22 games.

Sioux Garfield Sioxu Hull Boyden Grant Township Hawarden Stony County Central High Sioux City Akron

Methodist Church Adna Leonard Calls For Renewed Faith

Bishop Adna W. Leonard warns that overemphasis on mechanics, programs, propaganda, and statistics risks the Methodist church losing its spiritual core. He urges revival of vital faith and a redeeming zeal for saving souls, ending with a call to prayer. Worship services at usual hours led by Pastor Lyman F Focht.

Adna. W. Leonard Methodist Church Christ Jesus Our Lord Lyman F, Focht

Valley Poultry Yards cash buyers of poultry and eggs

Valley Poultry Yards advertises cash payments for poultry and eggs. The notice targets farmers and household suppliers, inviting immediate disposal of stock and implying prompt settlement for goods at listed rates.

Valley Poultry Yards

Talking movies coming to Orpheum in Rock Valley

Bogart, manager of the Orpheum Theatre, Rock Valley, announces ordered equipment and installation for talking pictures. He expects them ready in about four weeks, making Rock Valley among early towns of its size to install. He has sponsored vaudeville acts and notes patrons flock to several shows despite bad roads and weather. The improved setup promises greater success in the future.

Bogart Orpheum Theatre Rock Valley Rock Value Talking Pictures Sioux Falls Sioux City Lake View Iowa My. Bogart Orpheum

TWO SCHOOL HOUSES BURNED IN SOUTHWEST IOWA WEEK

Two rural schools, Cover and Muehlenthaler near Rock Valley, were destroyed by fire on consecutive nights. Civiener Bros. responded with a fire truck but could not save either building. Cause of the blazes remains unknown.

Civiener Bros Muehlenthaler Rock Valley

Auto Crash at Walpole Crossing Ends No Injuries

Sunday night about 9 30 near Walpole crossing in the east part of town an auto collision occurred involving HH Vande Vegte and his brother driving No 26 ogee road Pete Van Otterloo driven east tried to turn at the crossing and go north when his car struck the Vander Vegte auto The Vander Vegte Ford with a winter top tipped onto its roof and had to be lifted free but both occupants escaped unharmed The Van Otterloo car suffered more damage with a torn off wheel and bent fenders none of the other occupants were injured

Xnboub Walpole HH. Vandevegte Ogee Road No. 26 Pete van Otterloo van Otterloo

Rock Valley annual sicko action elects new directors

At the regular annual meeting in Rock Valley on a Monday, T McGill and H B Dennis led with Dennis receiving 217 votes and McGill 168. Russell Leonard earned 160. Dennis received 183 votes from men and 84 from women, McGill 107 and 61, Leonard 97 and 63. Five ballots were spoiled, three by men and two by women. The board will meet next Monday to organize and start the new year’s work.

Rock, Valley T. McGill H. B. Denni Dennis Russell Leonard McGill Leonard

Death of Mrs James Van Kikerix in Rock Valley

Mrs James Van Kerkerix died at home after a short illness ending with paralysis. She was approaching fifty eight and leaves husband three sons Paul Sam Andrew four brothers and thirteen grandchildren. The family long resided near Rock Valley later retiring to town. Funeral held Tuesday at Old Reformed Church with burial at Valley View Cemetery. Sympathy extends from many friends and relatives.

James van Kikerix James van Kekerix van Kerkevix Sho Holland Paul Sam Andrew John Walter Joe John den Boer Tim Kooima van Kerkerix Rock Valley Nga T Ehurveh Valley View Hereaye

Griener's Honest Harness Shop Ad Promises Low Prices

A vintage ad from Griener's Honest Harness Shop touts a spring sale with the first shipment sold by January. It invites customers to compare prices and visit the store to judge harness quality, claiming unbeatable low prices across the region.

Griener

Bids Sought for Rock Valley Street Works 1929

Town Clerk invites bids for street work in Rock Valley for the 1929 season. Bids due by 6 p.m. on Wednesday April 3, 1929. Town Council may reseat any or all bids. A. J. Halgtead, Town Clerk.

Rock Valley A. J. Halgtead

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sioux County Court House The Standard Oil Company Ind A. J. Lohman Oosterhout C. A. Walhof C. Rozeboom F. J. Pulman Asst State Bank of Rock. Valley, Iowa Harry Serck B. A. Saeger Ben Serek Hans Friedrichsen Messers FE. W. Hisentrager H. W. Schlotfeldt Thos, Friedrichsen Mgr John Claussen Thinwood Cemetery Dorthy Dixon Rena Kosters Irma Walpole Sioux County M. E. Church Notes MR. Farmer
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