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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1939
Page
5
The record lists civil filings and judgments including rent claim of 2400 dismissed with costs 2000 to plaintiff. estate matters with various heirs and executors, exemptions, and tax payments. guardianship reports approving sales and distributions. and bank and life insurer judgments totaling several thousands against multiple debtors. It also notes a basketball district tournament in Orange City and local community notices.
Peace Lutheran Church announces A M German services and P M Sunday evening Lenten services in English. Confirmation instruction Saturday forenoon provides instruction and worship details for the congregation.
A Monday school election in Town Hn for Independent School District 0 3k Malley elected two directors. Ballot names included John Haupt Gerrit Harmelink and Glenn E Benson. Results: Haupt 160 Harmelink 153 Benson 79. Total ballots 206.
Ji is said that diamonds come out of the blackest dirt and gold from the brightest sand. What things are prized more than diamonds and gold? In a Sabbath morning message pastor J A Kettle will present the answer and its origin from the ancient east.
The First Reformed Church notes list services led by Pastor H. J. Aberson with Het Lam Gods singing at 9:30, Prophesy unto us at 1:30, a 3:00 Sunday school lesson on Peter, a 7:45 Young People Meeting titled Rural America a New Frontier, and a consistory meeting Tuesday at 7:30. Communion service is planned for next Sunday.
The Woman's Club met Friday afternoon in the club room. Mrs. Harmelink spoke on Modern Interests of United States in Latin America and Mrs. Aberson spoke on Contributing from Latin America to the World. Jeanette Den Hartog played a cornet solo Stars in a Velvety Sky. The Sioux County Convention of Federated Woman's Clubs will be held in Alton on April 21. Members should keep the date open for a strong Rock Valley delegation. Annual guest day will be March 24 with invited guests. Further account will follow next week.
Mr and Mrs John Coert entertained friends at three tables of 500 in their home last week Friday evening. The hostess served nice refreshments at the close of the evening.
Illness hits Christian High School Glee Club of Hull causing postponement of the March 19 performance at the Christian Reformed Church in Rock Valley. New date to be announced later.
Evelyn DeJong celebrated her 7th birthday last week and gave each student an Easter eye. March pictures brighten the room as the Happy Clown class brought home-made booklets. Honor roll includes Margaret Roelofs and Pat Achatz. Spelling stars: Blaine Bogard Alma De Graaff Lorraine Hayden Margaret Roelofs Jeanetis Vanden Bosch Celia Vander Berg Lixier Benson Robbie Splear Leonard Vander Cinded Chester Van de Weerd. School returns after Christmas break. Wilmina Wittebrood gave candy bars for her birthday. Students learn business letter writing and have completed the Outlying Possessions of the United States and study Canada.
Wilma Van Ginke and Bertha Ver Wey earned perfect spelling awards Friday. Five history reports are being presented daily. Each student wrote a spring poem for English class now on display for readers, per reporter Catherine Achatz.
Tren Young reports that seventh grade social science has started a study focusing on the beginnings and early history of the country of Russia.
The eighth grade held a six week grammar contest split into two groups. The higher error group owed a party to the lower error group, with those over six errors paying a dime and those with six errors bringing a mekle. The party occurred Friday afternoon in the sixth grade room with games and refreshments.
The Home music festival organizers led by Mr. Christopherson remodeled the opera house stage. A floor tier and a stage floor tier were built so the audience can view all performers at once. In recent six weeks, students Lois Roorda Henry DeWit Jean Elbert Robert Heimstra Elsie Van Beek Gertrude Kooima Harret Rozeboom Arthur Achatz Wilma De Bruin Margaret Doherty Margaret McKeegan Bernert Siemensma John Oldenkamp Betty Van Eldik Angeline DeGraaff Lois De Jager Dorothy Ebert and Bob Young averaged B in subjects while Viola Schutz averaged A.
On Monday evening March 6 a home music contest was held in the Rocky Valley public school assembly. Judges included Mrs C J Schroeder Mrs H A Barnard Mrs R J McNelly Clarence Mulder Rev and Mrs K tle of Rock Valley and J Funnings land of Boyden. Participating groups were those entering sub division and district music contests including sextets glee club string quartet and trio solos and orchestra. The recital aimed to give pupils experience in public appearance and to reveal defects for correction. the music department valued the judges' criticisms.
Mrs Kathryn Heuer pioneer resident of Eagle township died in Hudson hospital Friday March 20 at age eighty one Her husband Fred Heuer preceded her in death three years ago She is survived by three sons and four daughters and many grandchildren Funeral services were at Peace Lutheran church south of Rock Valley and burial followed beside her husband at Ireton
The Rock Valley Christian School board convened in a special session next Monday evening. Students enjoyed scenic slides by Mrs. H. De Jong of Sioux Center, exploring California and Washington and reflecting on God's creation. Alyce Bajema won first place and a gold medal in county spelling, with Laura Van’t Hal second. Mary De Leeuw topped the rural division, and Joan De Jong led in Boyden public school in gold medal standings. The trio then vied for state contest entry in Des Moines and Sioux City, with Mary De Zesuw first, Alyce Bajema second, and Joan De Jong third. Sioux County representatives will compete in April. Our janitor remains on duty daily, keeping the machinery running smoothly.
Mrs H A Barnard Mrs Bogert and Miss Ann Ver Wey hosted Wa Tan Ye Club members on Monday at Spec's Cafe for dinner then at Bogart home for cards and the regular business meeting Guest Miss Barber of Sioux City joined. Prizes were won by Miss Josephine Landschulte Elizabeth Landschulte Eileen McNamara and Miss Barber. Members voted to provide financial help for a civic project to raise a new grandstand at the ball park.
Mrs Anna Wissink Mrs Lizzie Wissink Mr and Mrs John Vander Sander Mr and Mrs Bil Wissink and Anna Mae Mr and Mrs Gerrit Wissink Mrs Hein Vande Weerd and Lucile attended a Golden wedding anniversary in Sioux Center last Saturday March 11 for their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs M Wissink at the home of their daughter Mr and Mrs Clarence Deherder About fifty guests enjoyed the event and refreshments.
Mr. and Mrs. John Kooistra planned a quiet March 12 wedding anniversary at home. Their children, five with homes and four veterans present, hosted a surprise party Sunday evening with 17 grandchildren. Guests Lana Van Duyn, a brother-in-law, and Ton Mulder attended along with a gift. Rev. and Mrs. Triezenbere offered congratulations.
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