Bridge Piers Reach Solids as Crew Sinks Caisson
Workmen building piers for the Missouri river bridge between Sidney Iowa and Nebraska City plan to sink the first caisson to solid rock 60 feet below the river ledge within six days. Engineer in charge George D. Dobson Des Moines reports radio messages from Field stations in Shenandoah and Omaha during the process. The Nebraska City bridge will be the western terminus of Primary Highway No 3. Dr Seerley earns NYU Hall of Fame electorship honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tricek
Missouri River
Sidney
Iowa
Nebraska City
Solid Rock Foundation
George D. Dobson
Des Moines
Field
Shenandoah
Omaha
Radio to plane contact links Des Moines fan and Boston fliers
Des Moines amateur radio operator Fadilek and Boston's Huddleson established radio contact with a westbound airplane after it departed Des Moines. The exchange relayed the plane’s location, altitude and weather via code and voice until Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Fadilek
Des Moines
WAPM
Omaha
Alfi
Fadilek
Memories of Old School Days in Belknap District
The tale recalls William R. Londerback of Belknap Davis County closing Ridge school for a term. Patrons gathered at noon for a pie dinner honoring the long-ago teaching era. The district’s history mentions Myr. Londer back, Dodd family, and Mr. John Rater Sr. who attended Mrs. Dodd’s school in 1865.
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Wiliam R. Londerback
Belknap
Davis
County
Ridge School
Myr. Londerback
Tme
Dodd
Pinoni
Kentucky
Ilinois
John Rater
Geld Found in Potato Patch by Washington Farmer
W J Brooks unearthed eighty dollars in mixed gold coins while planting potatoes in his garden in Washington Town. The dates span from 1824 to 1889, with the youngest 41 years old and the oldest 88. The source of the coins and their origin remain unknown, as the ground had been plowed and Brooks was raking when a coin was exposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Brooks
Washington
Wigerman Reaches Seventieth Birthday in Rock Valley
J C Wigerman of Rock Valley marked his 70th birthday on May 1 1930 and has lived in Rock Valley for 38 years while serving at the Foppe Pioneer Store. Born August 1 1860 in Kentucky he taught in Kentucky and Tennessee before settling in Rock Valley in 1893. He helped organize the Poppe Company in 1907 and became president, serving multiple generations and contributing to local life and business.
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J. C. Wiggerman
Rock Valley
Foppe
Jr, Wiggerman
Wig
Robertson County
Att. Olivet
Mt. Olivet
Geo. Jett
New Richmond
Ohio
Kentucky
Loretta
Tenn
Louisville-Nashville
Tennesee
Poppe
Roelous and van der Bek
Poppe Company
Kearns
Wizeerman
Ver Meulen
Mr. Foppe
Wiecerman
My. Kearns
Wiegerman
Richter
Henry Henningfeld
Grossenders
Doon
Mr. Wiggerman
Steamboa
Wiggerman Honored Pioneer and Community Leader at Lake Okoboji
The article recalls Wiggerman’s long service as town clerk from 1896 to 1909 and treasurer from 1922 to 1926, his role in the Volunteer Fire Department, and his involvement with the Commercial and Booster Clubs. A lifelong outdoorsman, he fished hunted and golfed, raised fancy chickens, and shared many stories of early county days and major local events. It notes his Dutch heritage and assistance to immigrants, plus details of his siblings and extended family.
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Okoboji
Holland
Sioux County
Reynold Klay
R. Klay
Old Country
Wiggerman
Mary von Bimmel
Loretta
Tenn
Agnes Weckermeyer
Cincinnati
Ohio
Kate Hessler
Anderson
Ind
Lixzie Wiggerman
Sister M. Bonaventure
The
Order of Notre Dame
Grandin Road
Rose Wiggerman
Florence
Alabama
Iowa and Kansas Tie for Per Capita Automobiles
A report by the American Motoring association ranks California first with 1,974,321 cars, one per 2.3 people, and Nevada second with one car per 2 people. Iowa and Kansas tie for third, each with one car per 3.2 persons, followed by Michigan at one per 3.2 and Alabama with one per nine.
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American Motorists Association
Iowa
Kansas
California
Nevada
Michigan
State Fair Preparations Offer Record Premiums
Iowa's 1930 State Fair in Des Moines August 20 to 29 unveils more than 142000 in cash premiums, among the largest in state history, with about 75,000 for cattle, swine and sheep entries and over 15000 for boys and girls club junior farmers competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moin
Wesselink Seeks Sioux County Supervisor Seat in Fifth District
H B Wesselink, 56, announces candidacy for Sioux County Supervisor from the fifth district, comprising Sioux Settlers Rock Lincoln Plato and Garfield townships. He pledges faithful service and a square deal for the district and county, urging voter support and next June’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County
Sioux
Settlers
Rock
Lincoln
Plato
Garfield
H. B. Wesselink
New music box lights up Main Street business
Bill Ver Mula installs an automatic music box in his restaurant with a nickel-a-song price. A. Gartland decorates his jewelry store interior as he anticipates a market uptick after Cities Service’s recent downturn. Fred De Jong jokes about town life and hard work, while Speck Van Ninwegen seeks a coroner’s post for a second term amid local chatter. The column ends with the Rork Valley Creamery slogan mischief and a missing notice on the tree.
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Bill Ver Mula
Resturant
Main Street
Acre 4
Wild Flower Preserve Planned for Audubon Park
Walter Williams of Audubon announces a three acre wild flower preserve at the county farm as a centerpiece for Audubon’s park. The effort, three years in motion, involves BE, M. Cole and Grant Kness who have collected native specimens and plan to plant many varieties including orchids, ferns, asters, Virginia blue bells, ginseng and other native blooms for a lasting natural display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Williams
Audubon
Be, M. Cole
Grant Kness
Milliam
Hepaties
Specks Squibs In Air Mail Question
One of Mary's pupils asked if air mail requires fly paper. The playful quip highlights a child’s humorous misunderstanding of mail delivery and aviation.
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Mary
We Have Considerable Private Money to Loan
We have considerable private money to loan. If in need of a farm Joan come in and see us D. J. Scan Phone 153lan & Son.
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Joan
D. J
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the Rock Valley Beers
Halsteld
Seerley
Homer H. Seerley
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
New York University
New York School
Gsoner
Wilhemina van Maanen
Trene Roorda
Amanda Tuynnian
Hilda Schoellerman
Esther Gayer
Tillie Vanden Bosch
Arthur Culver
Kathleen Doherty
Robert. ‘Vander Bok
Peter Bakker
Henrietta Mendering
Goletta Stephens
George Dodewaard
Richard Corwin
Inwite van Kekeris
Finnan Rock
William Koedam
Jeury “Rozeboom
Alberta Vigteveen
Evelyn Dearborn
Frances Vande Fest
Gerritt Zomerma and
Margaret Achatz
Gertrude Vande Weerd
Fred de Jong
Fred
Eldkamp
Rork Valley Creamery
Audubon Park
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Wynia & Bykstra
U.S
Greiner Bros
C. J. Schroeder
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