Pioneer resident Alys Wm Sterrenburg dies at 75
Alys. Wm. Sterrenburg, longtime Sioux County resident and matron of the County Home near Orange City, died March 16 at Sacred Heart Hospital Le Mars. Born November 14, 1871, she spent most of her life in the county, married William Sterrenburg in 1900, and was a charter member of Trinity Church. Funeral services were held in Orange City.
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Alys. Wm. d. Sterrenburg
Sioux County
Sacred Heart Hospital
Au le Mars
le Marse
Avs
Sterrenburg
William Sterrenburg
Orange City
Jan Woma
Trinity Church
Orswe
Sterrenlow
John
Automobile Club Organized in Rock Valley
J Light of the American Automobile Association met in Rock Valley Tuesday and Wednesday to recruit members for a local club. A dinner at the Warren Hotel drew about twelve attendees with more invited. Light outlined benefits to car owners and the town, and the following day he gathered about twenty names for membership.
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Automobile Club
J. Light
American Automobile _ Association
Rock Valley
Warren Hotel
Light
Boyden Man Dies Sudden While Dressing for Funeral
A. A. Ruyper of two miles west of Boyden died suddenly on Wednesday while putting on high shoes. He had one shoe on when he expired as he prepared to attend a funeral. He had resided in the Boyden area for many years.
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Boyden
A. A. Ruyper
Valley Poultry Yards Cash Buyers of Poultry and Eggs
Valley Poultry Yards advertises cash purchases of poultry and eggs. The notice invites farmers and households to bring in fowl and eggs for immediate payment. Local buyers emphasize fair prices and quick service in the ongoing market.
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Valley Poultry Yards
News Items Of 20 Years Ago In H.8 Phayer Visit
A garbled local column lists Sunday visits by relatives in Boyden and Hull residents. J Mak of Inwood transacted business between trains Saturday. Ulisses Ismuna and Hilda Benson of Brooklyn visited their brother J. R. Benson. Mrs. M. L. Hogan and Hugh Hog of Hull hosted a Sunday gathering at M. J. Quinn’s. Ab and Mrs. L. B. Backer returned from Pipestone Minnesota after a week with Backer family. Rev Je Dé Jong and Jacob Dykstra preached in Doon. Jessie Minard returned to Hartley to resume school after vacation. Jon Brower painted at John Gauman’s in Inwood, about two weeks. J. A. Gerla and Geo. Theirns visited Sioux Falls to see Joseph Elberts, in critical condition. Rev F. P. Travis attended a Des Moines clergy convention. Thayer sold a farm at 105.25 per acre to John DeBoer of Boyden, subject to lease with Henry Bakker.
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Phayer
Boyden
J. Mak
Inwood
Ulisses Ismuna
Hilda Benson
Brooklyn
J. R. Benson
M. L. Hogan
Hugh Hogat
Hull
M. J. Quinn
Ad Mis
J. A. Gerla
Sioux Falls
Geo
Sioux Chis
Joseph Elberts
I. Elberts
Fravis
Des Moines
Ces Lisinary Covention
Ieck
Stone
Edgerton
Minn
Rock Valley
Thayer
John DeBoer
DeBoer
Henry Bakker
Tyro
Real Entertainment Highlights At Orpheum Theatre
Ann Bogart, manager, saves patrons from Sunday to Monday with a Vibraphone Sale and promising acts. Tuesday and Wednesday feature a vaudeville program praised by audiences. The She troupe performs guitars and saws in melodious tones as Bogart pushes for clean entertainment. The theatre glows green for StPatrick’s Day. A baby girl is born to Mr and Mrs Robert Jacobsma.
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Ann, Bogart
Orpheum Theatre
Bogart
St. Patricks
Exin
Trismans
Public School Lays Out Spring Arts Activities
Journal notes first graders making hobby horses and lollipop dolls while a Sleeping Beauty dramatization unfolds. Curtains for lunchroom, outdoor PE, baseball by boys, and a hike by eleventh and twelfth graders to the railroad ridge. Reading and music contests feature top performers from Sioux Center, Orange City, Akron and Inwood, with a notable talk by Dr. L D Annin to the SOC.
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Frst
Eceonomics
Railroad Ridge
Juni
John Grossenburg
Arvdelle van Elilik
Helen Vander Laan
Gerrit Vageteveen
Loretta Wytles
W Linn de Vries
Susie Comtest
Orange
Girls Glee Club
Gerge
Lieton Sécoml
Girls Sides
Pup
Inwood
Burs Glee Cla Sioux Center
Orange City
Alto
Akron
Comet
Trimpet
Orange’ City
Sioux Center
Annin
Accident Costs Mulder His Right Hand At Galesburg Plant
Jack Mulder 24, of 1263 East Knox, lost his right hand at a Galesburg Cannon plant after his hand was caught in a large steel press around 11 o clock Sunday night. He was hospitalized at Galesburg Cottage with the wrist amputation performed to save his life. The accident occurred while he operated at the Cater Disc company plant, and Dr. J B Bryant reported the patient is recovering but seriously injured. Ambulance transport followed the injury.
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Jack Mulder
Ales
H. J. Mulder
Gospers
Galeshnes Hiinois
Galesburg
East Knox Street
Galesburg Cottage Hospital
Mulder
Big Steel
J.B. Bryant
Mahler
Ater
Horses Killed by Milwaukee Train Near Shekian Town
Five horses and two mules were killed on the Milwaukee railroad track Tuesday evening near Shekian Town. A westbound passenger train due at 6:40 could not stop in time after the animals wandered onto the rails in fog. Most died instantly. the rest were injured as the train struck.
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Shekian
Milwaukee
Misleading claims spark debate in Montezny county incident report
Brownell of Montezny cites multiple unexplained actions linking to alleged sniper activity after recounting a string of roadside hazards. A speeding vehicle allegedly struck a pebble that damaged a windshield, leaving a hole described as rifle-ball sized. A two inch stone and a sappling caused local property damage, prompting concerns over weaponized acts.
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Brownell
Montezny
Poshiek County
Prey
Jaing
Adair County Dog and Car Ownership Rule Tightened
Adair County poor fund aid will not be considered if the applicant owns a dog a ratio or an automobile. The Adair County Board of Supervisors passed the resolution at Greenfield on Monday March 4.
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Adair County
Adair
Harness shipment arrives at NL Harness Store
Griener announces a new harness shipment is now in stock at NL Harness Store. Customers are encouraged to call and visit to view the latest inventory.
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Griener
Evergreen Windbreak Brings Snow Protection At Homer Center
A local plan by N. Combs to plant a thousand dollar evergreen windbreak around his Yarm home yielded striking results this winter. A double row of evergreens along south, west and north sides and a grove of maples provided snow clearance and comfort while others faced heavy drifts. The project is cited as a benefit of windbreaks and snow protection observed this season.
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Homer Center
N. Combes
Yarm
Combs
camBin
Fighting Snow in Northeastern Iowa
Northeastern Iowa saw heavy snow with Walter Beall of West Union noting deep accumulations. James Archer faced bad roads while traveling from Platte South Dakota toward Charles City and a six mile stretch remained blocked as plows tried to break through the vast drifts during a four hour delay from one to five.
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Iowa
Walter Beall
West Union
Fayette County
James Archer
Platte
South Dakota
Charles City
Legion to Sponsor Junior Baseball Team
At the regular meeting, the local American Legion Post voted to sponsor a Junior Baseball team for the season. W. B. Hanson was elected manager as surrounding posts form teams and a county league schedule determines the county champion. The season opens around June first with over 200,000 Legion youths expected to play nationwide. county winner advances to district and state tournaments toward a national championship series.
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American Legion Post
W. B. Hanson
Jone Ist
National American Legion
Legion
Af Hile
Heard Swedish Hymn From San Francisco Prank Bell
Clara Swanson celebrated her 87th birthday with a telephone greeting from her son Harr Nordquist in San Francisco. He phoned from California to wish her well and they shared a verse of a favorite Swedish hymn sung by voices with unusual harmony.
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San Francisco
Red Oak
Clara Swanson
Harr Nordquist
San Fry
Cal
Reform Church Notes Service Topics and sundry programs
Reform Church notices list 9 30 A M Holland Service subject The Blood of the New Testament 00 P M Holland Service subject Rock of our Salvation Sabbath School topic Jip and Missions Young Peoples Society Making Jesus King Let us run with patience the race set before us Hebrews 12 1 2 with focus on faith and perseverance
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Reformed
R. D. Douwstra
Holland Service
Holland
Sabbath School
Young Peoples Society
Jesus
M. E. Church Notes Begin Passion Week Services
Beginning next week Monday evening we observe passion week with daily services at 7 30 PM except Saturday Easter Sunday 4 PM we observe the sacrament of the Lord s Supper and baptism The week s topic is He made himself equal in Whosever shall call on the name of the Lord shall he saved Romans 10 13 Bible readings and prayer each Thursday Bring your Bible Pastor Lerman Focht invites worshipers Services on Sunday at normal hours
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M. E
Christian Reformed Church Service and Catechism Subjects
Rev J Gritier and M Holland lead services at 745 PM with catechism topics on the Lord's Supper and the way to the hill of Zion. A catechism class for the Young folks follows, inviting all to attend and spend the evening usefully.
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J. Gritier
M. Holland
Criion
Jean
Sioux County Spelling Contest Set for Orange City
Sioux County schools announce the annual spelling contest at Orange City on March 30 at 9 30 A M with rural and church schools sending contestants and medals and pins for top spellers. The event also selects reps for state and Interstate contests amid debate results and local school news.
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Sioux County
Orange City
Em Church
Hawarden
Central Aird
Sioux City
Akron High
I A. Ross
Loren F. Smylie
Rock Valleys
Chas
Tye
Hawardwen
Meriden
CUS
Ireton
Sth
Amerita
Sap't
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Rena Kosters
Inna Walpole
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Lerman I, Focht
Hospers High School
Drake University
Frank Fiekeman
Doon
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