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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1939
Page
5
News from Rock Valley reports visitors from Minnesota and Iowa, new residents moving in, and local council beginning survey work for a sewer system. Activities include snowbound travel to Winner South Dakota, arrivals of Geronsin and Splear families, and staffing changes at local stores and schools.
Work on the new public school building resumed last Monday after winter suspension. Four men labored last week with brickwork and other tasks, and a larger force is set to join this week. Five crews will be rushed as fast as possible with more workers as needed.
Volume 54 Number 22 details marriage licenses for Herman Boersma and Erka Van Rens, with several court actions. It covers a conspiracy and larceny sentence for Elmo Wassaink, guardianship and estate matters, civil suits seeking promissory judgments, citizen naturalization of seventeen applicants, and guardianship payments for Alida Roggen and Ella Roggen.
Court papers show several guardians and executors receiving approval orders. Final refereeing and discharge of guardians occur for Gerrit Vap Stryland, and the estate of Michel Foushhe is authorized to sell town land in Rock Valley to satisfy debts. Appraisers Rev F A Worester L R Hegg and J Landhuis appointed.
The opera house performance by Public school music students was successful and enjoyed by attendees though the audience was smaller than ideal. All musical departments were well represented and did very well. Harry Christopherson, in charge of music, deserves congratulations on the department’s success.
Mildred L Gray a Wayne State Teachers College sophomore and Rock Valley High School graduate of 1934 was chosen best dressed by an all college poll. Daughter of Mrs Emma Gua of Rock Valley she was active in dramatics and music during high school.
A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Meenders on Wednesday March 1. Their daughter Gert Meenders tied with Simon Post of Hudson with about seventy relatives present. The ceremony at 1 30 PM featured a blue and white arch, Rev H J Aberson officiating, Mary Gaalswyk singing O Promise Me, and a two course lunch. The couple will reside on a farm near Hull.
Mrs C M Smith welcomed Priscilla Club members at her home last Friday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Alice Lorg Mrs H R Shipman Mrs W B Hansen and Mrs Judson Smith in attendance.
Sioux County observes Naturalization Day twice yearly with Sioux Center hosting the March event. Four new citizens, Henry D Kruiff, Katie Midden dorp, Sam Miedema, and Rena Miedema, joined the ceremony presided by Clerk Dewey Wiersma with Judge O S Thomas, Rev L A Breasting, and others. A welcome address, flag presentation, and patriotic remarks followed, ending with band music and a reception.
Pastor H. J. Aberson leads a 9:30 A. M. Communion service titled The Mystery of the Lord's Supper. A 1:30 P. M. service in Dutch Avondmaal. No Sunday school this Sunday. 7:30 P. M. The Young People's Society meets.
Peace Lutheran Church notes include services at 10:00 Sunday school and Bible class, 11:00 English preaching, Sunday school teachers meeting Friday at 7:30, confirmation instruction Saturday forenoon, and Luther League Sunday evening at 6 p.m.
St Marys Choir surprised Henry Kaskie on his birthday with a gathering after practice at his Phne home. Members played cards and Chinese Checkers while guests contributed plenty of good eats for the pleasant celebration.
Fire at Ed Miller farm last Thursday evening destroyed a hog house and killed seven brood sows and thirty three pigs. Firefighters arrived quickly and prevented spread to other structures. a straw stack and four small buildings also burned. Miller carried partial insurance and thanks Rock Valley volunteers and neighbors for their timely aid.
The Woman's Club meets Friday March 24 in the club room with a revised program. A blackboard talk on Spanish pronunciation and word study will be given by Mrs. C Manning and Mrs. C H Schemmer. Guest day is moved to April 7. The county federation meeting is April 21 in Alton with Rock Valley chorus directed by Mrs Schroeder and Orange City director Mrs Wm Hospers.
Notice to Sioux county farmers and businesses announces a long awaited meeting Monday March 27 1939 at 8 PM in Sioux Center town hall. Carl H Wilken, secretary treasurer of the Raw Materials National Council and state president of the Progressive Farmers of Iowa, will speak about farm policy and insights from Washington. The committee urges all to attend and bring neighbors and fellow business people.
Mrs Ida Kessler and her son George of Ames have spent a week on vacation with relatives and friends in Rock Valley and Hinton detailing a brief family leisure trip and time with kin in multiple towns.
James Brinkhuis celebrated his birthday on Friday March 17 and the group enjoyed his treats. Several students achieved high marks in spelling and arithmetic with Albertha Van Kekerix and Mary Ellen DeSmet scoring tens on drills. New officers were elected: Bobby Potts president Raymond Satintz vice president Hale Pember secretary Bob Rielly reporter. The class moves from air planes to trains and ships in study.
The sixth grade celebrated with a party after a good English contest. The entertain ment committee ran games and prizes were awarded for contest victories. Ice cream and cake followed in the home economies kitchen. Bertha Ver Wey and Paul Beumer received certificates, one from the Des Moines Register Tribune and one from county superintendent Mr Tye.
Seventh and eighth grade students show keen interest in Europe. They collected newspaper clippings and updated the bulletin board three times last week, reflecting active engagement. Irene Young reports on the general science class birds topic.
Rock Valley high school opens spring practice with many veterans including Simone DeJonge Bob McNelly DeWayne Jacobs Ray Potts and Jack VanDeStowe. Freshmen and sophomores show promise as last year’s runners-up in the Sioux County tournament loom. McNelly recalls Creston coach Harold Hopkins, once under his guidance in Melbourne, adding a local angle to the season. The annual Opera House music festival drew strong attendance and praise from the music department as they anticipate a strong show. Community support pours in with volunteers offering cars to transport students to Sibley and Sheldon. The American Legion and teachers provide transport for the school orchestra to Sib ley Friday afternoon. The senior class has chosen its government or project yet to be announced.
The senior class of 1937 presents a class play The Phantom Tiger sequel to Tiger House with tryouts in Miss McConnells room on March 20 after school Miss McConnell will coach the play. A gym battle between junior and senior girls ends in a senior win after two extra minutes with a 15 to 14 final.
Frank Gunnink was taken to the University hospital in Iowa City last Saturday for examination. He has spent over a hundred days at home in a cast since his operation. Friends here hope that when the cast is removed he will be his real self again.
Long before science thought of Men with Wings as instruments of death and destruction the Bible writers saw them as tools for aspiration adaption and application. The minister’s message for worship centers on these wings offering strength and endurance for life’s struggles. Rich meditations through music and message aim to aid better living during worship.
Mrs. Nellie Hazlitt of Sioux Falls announces the marriage of her daughter Myra to C. G. Harmer of Sioux Falls. The couple will reside at 2215 South Grange in Sioux Falls.
A forty slide illustrated lecture on famous master paintings was presented in St Marys hall Monday evening. The event, a traveling feature of the Midwest Antiquarian Association of the Columbian Museum of Dubuque, drew members of the C D A and guests and was well attended.
Local residents attended the wedding at Sheldon on March 15. The bride and groom visited the Kooima homes from Friday to Sunday and plan to set up housekeeping on a farm near Sheldon.
Ministers and wives gathered for a regular sub-district meeting in Rock Valley Monday. Rev J A Kettle and Rev Baker of Inwood assisted, with Tompkins of Rock Rapids also present. A hearty dinner followed in the church parlors and social hours in the parsonage. Dr Seman of Spencer and Rev Cox of Spirit Lake were honored guests.
The Ames Alumni banquet and social evening in Rock Valley scheduled for Wednesday was postponed due to the school music contests this week in Sioux County drawing much interest.
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