Mrs F J Minard Dies at 73 After Long Illness
Mrs E J Minard a former Rock Valley resident died Sunday at her daughter’s home near Hartley Iowa after a week of illness a stroke delayed her passing She was born February 3 1850 in Keokuk Iowa and aged 73 years one month twenty one days She married E J Minard in Bourbon Indiana in 1873 and lived in Bourbon Hitchcock South Dakota Rock Valley Wenatchee Washington and Tacoma where Mr Minard died July 1 1927 She left eleven children four died in infancy and several survive including Mrs Brant Hartel Iowa Mrs Tiern Gormle Mrs Oran Yeager and others Funeral was held in Wenatchee Washington with burial at Valley View Cemetery in Rock Valley Authorities express sympathy to the bereaved family
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E. J. Minard
Rock Valley
W. C. Bryant
Hartley
Iowa
Keokuk
Bourbon
Indiana
Wenatchee
Tacoma
Washington
Minard
Rock, Valley
Barber Shop Opens Above Central Garage in Rock Valley
A new barber shop operates in Rock Valley above the Central Garage in the Schemmer building offering shaves for 15 cents and haircuts for 35 cents. Wildeman and Buysman invite locals to call, while nearby B J Schemmer blacksmith shop draws crowds to see fancy rabbits, including New Zealand Reds. Mr. Schemmer reports about sixty rabbits, with many near full growth, and Saturday visits by children who frequently buy the pets.
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Rock Valley
Schemmer
Wildeman & Buysman
B. J. Schemmer
Fne
Zeland
Deputy Sheriff Plumer Slain Near Spencer
Clay county deputy sheriff special agent Plumer, working liquor case investigations, was attacked about 10 30 pm near the Spencer post office and rooming house. He died shortly after regaining consciousness, after being struck on the head and neck with a heavy instrument or knuckles. He recently moved from Rockwell City Iowa where he also worked liquor law cases.
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CL. Plumer
Clay County
Spencer Post Office
Chris Jexsen
Plummer
Spencer
Rockwell City
Iowa
First Graders Engage in Mother Goose Projects and Recitals
Public school notes describe Miss Norman’s class crafting Mother Goose booklets with pictured sheets and rhymes. First graders study money rubbing imitations and measurement, while a Tuesday declamatory contest features student readings with prizes and Easter gifts. Fifth and sixth graders earn Palmer Method recognition for penmanship.
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Norman
Jack
Jul
Sioux Center News Items Rise After Ames Return
Elizabeth Borgman and Au Te Paske returned to Ames to resume eye work after vacation. Mrs J Booyink and daughter Adelaide made a business trip to Sheldon. Miss Harriet Schutt der motored to Sioux Center to see the Passion Play. Bernice Borgman and Mel Wielean visited Joe Mars and Dick Mulleration at Rock Valley hospital last Thursday. The Orange City Junior College gospel team gave a musical program in the First Reformed Church. John Top purchased the Faxamers store in Ireton and took possession last Thursday, selling his home to Henry Hyink. American Legion and Auxiliary staged a mock trial in the high school auditorium. Miss Sadie Van Putten in charge of kitchen at Smiths Cafe for weeks, replacing Mrs J Smith who is injured. Mrs M Van Beek of Lebanon visited the Arie Frashen home. Richard Jongewaard returned from Town City for aunt Slettenburg’s funeral in Orange City. Mr and Mrs Henry Van Roekel celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with relatives and friends. Central Reformed cantata The First Easter sung under Mrs H De Kraay. Found tire and rim 830x314 by John Kooima.
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Elizabeth Borgman
Au Te Paske
Ames
The
Eye
J. Booyink
Adelaide
Sheldon
Harriet Schutt Z
Sioux
Gss
Bernice Borgman
Mel Wil Ean
Joe Mars
Dick Muleration
Sciwachels
Rock Valley Hospital
Orange City Junior College
John Top
Ireton
Henry Hyink
American Legion and Auxiliary
Sadie van Putten
Smith's
J. Smith
M. van Beek
Lebanon
Arie Frashen
Richard Jongewaard
Town City
Tire and Rim
John Kooima
Kites Near Power Lines Warned Amid Electric Safety Drive
Electric utilities stress safety procedures for employees and the public to prevent kite string contact with lines during the flying season. A town Public Service Company advert explains the hazards and urges parents and teachers to cooperate in reducing accidents and electric hazards.
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Ontat
Town Public Service Company
Change at Foppe's big store announces new terms and prices
SY M Fouhse visited Sioux City late last week to consult local electors about a physical ailment. He returned home encouraged. The notice explains a major shift in store terms and prices aimed at encouraging prompt settlements by April 1. Men’s suits drop to 32.40 to 39.75 range with discounted cash prices. other departments mark down. The store plans to apply lower costs across items via its own Northern Jobbing Co. model, hoping to attract new customers while preserving existing ones.
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Riley
Foppe Pioneer Store Co. SY
M. Fouhse
Sioux City
Sioux County School Notes Preview Busy Summer for Builders
The Sioux County spelling contest is set for Saturday in Orange City. Plans to build three more schoolhouses are approved by district boards in Plate Town ship and Reading township, plus one in Branch and one in Capel Township. A rural meeting at Orange City on April 2 focuses on building plans and better schools. Supt Menefee leaves Hawarden after seven impactful years, with praise from the Northwest Teachers Association.
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Court House
Orange City
Plate
Reading Township
Capel Township
Hou
Sioux County
Harry Oosterhuis
Hospers High School
Helne
Drake Univeras
Sioux City
Northwest Tow Tuaehors Association
Delcette
National Educational
Enwood
Hoeven
Hull
Boyden
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
James Van Kekerix and his children thank neighbors and friends for kindness, help, and sympathy during the illness and death of their wife and mother. Your kindness will not be forgotten. Valley Poultry Yards, Cash Buyers of Poultry and eyes.
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Rock Valley
James van Kekerix
Talking Pictures at the Orpheum Sunday Monday
Buck Vailey introduces talking pictures at the Orpheum Theatre after manager Bogart purchased equipment. A test Wednesday afternoon confirmed sync quality, with The Flying Fleet to be shown Sunday and Monday, while initial defects are being corrected for improved future shows.
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Buck Vailey
Bogart
Orpheum Theatre
Bogaart
Legion Organizes for Emergency Relief in Hood County
The American Legion plans a state wide network to organize and mobilize emergency relief in Hood County and surrounding areas. The group aims to act swiftly in disasters without replacing Red Cross or other relief bodies, with local doctors J. Hoizenga C. Ressler and Schultz on the committee.
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Legion
Hood
Tornage
American Legion
Gfhis
Red Cross
Drs. J. Hoizenga
C.J. Ressler
Schultz
Methodist Church Notes On Easter Supper and Evening Sermon
The Easter Sacrament of The Lord's Supper is set for 11:00 A M. The evening service topic is On the way to mun Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast that no man take thy crown Revelations 3 11.
Jistian Reform Church Bible Lessons and Services
The Jistian Reform Church schedules 9:30 A.M. Holland service with the sermon The Lord is Risen Indeed. A 2:00 P.M. Holland service features Mary Magdalene. At 7:45 P.M. a young people's Bible class explores How to come to the Lord's Supper.
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Jistian Reformed Church
Holland
Mary Magdeline
Young People’s
Reform Church Notes 9 30 A M Holland Service Subjects
The Reform Church lists a 9:30 A M Holland service on Thomas confessing Jesus as Lord and a 2:00 P M Holland service titled Jesus Life assures us Life. Good Friday 7 45 P M Holland vier features The Reading of the Sunday evening program. The offering supports the contional fund of the board of education. All are invited. Belief in the resurrection and life is stated in John 11 25 26.
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Holland
Thomas
Jesus
Board of Education
Caim
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Waren Buffington
Mammy
Pickamny
Aimes de Young
Harold Bonthi
Joe Verdoorn
Berneath Simonsma
Brinkhuis
Ua Henry Verdoorn
Docing
de Hartog
Trene Werebergen
Berneath Simonsina
Neva Lewick
Sioux Center
SONT
FOPPE
Farmers Elevator
S Company
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Poultry and Eyes
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