Brief Review of Work of Council in Four Years
A brief review notes improved finances with cash in Ravna rising from 3810.86 in 1928 to 10 963.27 in 1932, while $9 000 in bonds were paid. A larger scale was needed for trucks, prompting a 1352.56 Howe Electric Dial scale and adjusted weighing fees boosting revenue. Water and electric systems show gains and reduced taxes. several town improvements and a new auto, blade, and repairs are reported. The council roster lists Mayor, clerks, officials, and several named members, noting two former members have died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Rock Valley
Tetal
Marshall’s
Wheat to be sent into drought area
Relief efforts accelerate as Congress approves 40 million bushels of wheat for drought sufferers. Of the total, 5 million bushels go to stock feed, with the remainder turned into flour for the unemployed. Sioux County Red Cross seeks flour and wheat allocations, requesting details on family needs, stock feed cars, local mills, and crushing capacity for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Nebraska
South Dakota
Midnnesota
Iowa
Red Cross
Sioux County
Red Grass
Spring Music Festival Promotes School Talent Night
On Wednesday evening March 23 Rock Valley high school music organizations, led by Miss Ruby McAfee, present a joint program featuring the girls trio, boys quartet, glee clubs, and soloists. Judges Mrs. Shannon Mrs. Berker and Ab Bogart select voices and small groups to represent Rock Valley at Hawarden Sub-District meet April 1-2. A small admission of 10 or 25 cents helps defray transport costs. attendance boosts school support and chances to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progent
Ruby McAfee
Shannon
Berker
Ab. Bogart
Theo
Rock Valley
Hawarden
School election results at Peace Lutheran Rock Valley
In Rock Valley last Monday afternoon the annual school election reported total 57 votes. T. McGill received 86 votes, Roelots 1 vote for three year director terms starting March 20. A. M. Graf was elected treasurer for two years as pastor I. S. Large received 1180 votes for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
FF. T. McGill
Per Roelots
I. 5
Large
A.M. Divine Service
A. M.C. Graf
Social Events In Rock Valley and Vicinity
Local social clubs and groups held meetings and suppers in Rock Valley and surrounding townships. Women groups hosted luncheons and dinners, with proceeds and remarks on health and home management. Notable gatherings included the Rebekah Lodge regular meeting, M E Ladies Aid supper, Wa Tan Ye luncheon, School Masters Club dinner, Literary Circle discussions, 4 H Sunshine Club, Camp Fire program, and Home Sanitation and Safety session with H D A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
FS. Large
Community Library well patronized by local folks
The Library Board met Tuesday at C W Jacobs residence with Harvey Barnard Mrs M S Hie Mrs R Huizenga FLT McGill and C W Jacobs present The book committee was urged to buy books meeting reader demand First year figures show 400 borrowers 4757 total circulation 322 daily average and seven days open Largest daily 78 Smallest daily not specified The piece also notes railroad taxes with state county township city and school figures and considers tax burdens Then a Leap Year birthday tale of Robert Ripley at Bloomfield Iowa and a future birthday wait Fourteen fires and accidents are referenced A meeting will be hosted by Mrs Gilbert Ryken Epib Publicity Chairman
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C. W. Jacobs
Harvey Barnard
Robert Ripley
Cearee
P.M. Walker
Bloomfield
Iowa
News items from twenty years past in Rock Valley area
Orville DeVoe attended a horse sale in Wessington Springs on Tuesday. Abs. L. J. Gerla and his daughter from Sioux Falls were guests at J. H. Gerla’s home. The electric light plant engine is on smoke causing a town blackout. Ax Thayer will visit the factory to inspect the engine. County Clerk I. Reiniger of Orange City visited early in the week. Wayne Thayer moves telephone fixtures to a new building. Rock Valley school district received $250 for domestic science work and formal training. state aid added to regular taxes. Elsie and Mae Walpole, daughters of Thos. Walpole, visited relatives for a few days. Teachers at Alfa and nearby Sutherland posted a sign in Sheibrdon. Legislative diction and position notes appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville DeVoe
Wessington Springs
Abs. L. J. Gerla
Little Daughter
Sioux Falls
J. H. Gerla
Ax. Thayer
Wayne Thayer
School Distict
Rock Valley
Our. Cokls
Don
Nowndig Department
Elsie
Mae Walpole
Thos
Alfa
Sutherland
Montezuma Paper an Old-Timer in Towa
Very few newspapers in Towa are older than the Montezuma paper by John Cassady begun in 1856. The Republica of Poweshiek County notes the long service of Pioneer press amid hardships, with ink and paper scarce and supplies hauled by ox teams.
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Towa
Republican
Poweshidk
Republica
John Cassady
United States
Iowa
Federal Feed Loans Extended to March 31
Word from E Blc of the Farmers Loan Office at Grand Forks North Dakota states the acceptance period for Federal Feed Loans has been extended from March 19 to March 31.
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E. Blc
Loon
Grand Forks
N. D
Old Van Buren landmark destroyed by fire
A 65 year old house built by pioneer Michael Tobias on the Des Moines river north side between Douds and Kilbourne was consumed by fire. Most furniture was saved but the building was not saved, ending its long admired status as a local architectural masterpiece.
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van Buren County
Michael Tobias
Des Moines iiFer
Douds
Kilbourne
Norbeck bill authorizes wheat distribution to farmers and needy
President Hoover signed the Norbeck measure authorizing 10,600,000 bushels of farm bread wheat for stricken districts and the unemployed nationwide with Red Cross distribution. Some wheat may be milled or baked in cities over 100,000. A 5,000,000 bushel allocation is aimed at the drought area of the South Oak region. Other shipments are expected to areas hit by grasshoppers and drought. Christian Reformed Church updates and a local obituary note Mr Evert Brands of Sioux Valley Falls died after three operations. funeral Friday. Diamond Jubilee plans for the Reformed church inland. Dutch and American services scheduled. community notices urge readiness and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Red Cross
South Oak
Dakotas
Braska
Rena
Evert Brands
Sioux Valley
Hospital Falls
The
Reformed Church
Ners
Church observes Lord's Supper Sunday service
The article notes both services will observe the Lord's Supper this Sunday. Miss Alice De Zee n is listed as assisting with the program. The text is garbled but indicates a church event and reflection on Christian faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice de Zeen
Farmers Union Meeting Set for March Twenty Sixth Night
A Farmers Union meeting will be held in the town on Monday evening March 26 starting at 7:00. The poll tax problem will be discussed at this gathering.
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Council
B&t
G. H. Vugteveen
Fred Miller
A. G. Vander Meer
J. Gartland
Harold Kee Bauman
C. H. Schemmer
Bernard Wath
Tong
Gerrit Kersbergen
Jop’ Drkstra
Dick Roelofs
John Wrynia
Jake Vande Weerd
Walter Schemmer
Drouth
Peace Lutheran
State Bank
Rock Valley, Iowa
Conservatio Bank
van Dosterhout
Rozeer
C. A. Walhof
Wyn
M. E. Ladies
McNelly
Rock Va
Fisserdie Lewis
Carl Blessing
Tall
H. C. Miller
Recorda
A. L. Lock
Sunshine Club
Garfield
Plato Township
Ailene Wilson
Alildred Degen
Evelyn
Patricia Hough
Wiggernyn
Fon
Dorothy Brandsma
Frances Wynia
Janet Vande Weerd
Helen
Susie Vander Laan
Irene Roorda
Susien
Ander Lana
Serthe
Mh. C. Ng
Sesson
Arlene Wilson
Ell. Wood
Community Library
Libray
Milwaukee Railroad
JL Yanaways
Sious ss. _ - co
Vaillroad
Ste
Alsae
Gilbert Ryken
Reiniger
Orange City
Sheiherdon
Takes
Wednesaa, Colorado
Montezuma
Keoki
Heidberg
Christ
Aik
Robik Valley
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