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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1928
Page
5
Sioux County Farm Bureau notes a Dairy Calf Club being organized near Hawarden with Hawarden Chamber of Commerce prizes. Aims to involve 25 to 30 youths aged ten to nineteen. Rev. Tower leads the effort. Interested youths should contact Rev. Tower Hawarden or County Agents Drews Elk Point and Dunlop Orange City.
The Farm Bureau reports testing about 200 seed corn samples since February with results similar to earlier in the season. Early picked seed is growing well while crib corn is largely poor. Farmers report seed corn shortages and many surplus lots have sold out. the office asks for any available good growing crib corn and for recommendations from growers.
The Market Pig Club invites youths aged 10 to 19 to enter with pigs farrowed on or after March 1 1928. Pigs must be on feed by June 1. Earlier entrants who misrepresented themselves are being mailed rules. Write for a complete copy of all regulations and join the event at the county fair where prizes will be awarded.
The Sioux City Kiwanis Club hosts an Interstate Pig Drop Contest ending November 21 to 23 in Sioux City. Prizes total $1000.08 in cash plus three trips to the International Livestock Show from Iowa South Dakota and Nebraska. Interested parties should contact the Sioux County Farm Bureau Office in Orange City Iowa.
A Hawarden meeting hosted by the county agent drew 15 to 18 farmers from around Treton and Hawarden to discuss forming a Cow Testing Association. Organizers aim to coordinate dairy herd testing and share best practices among local producers.
Drews and County Agent Dunlop cooperate with Hawarden Creamery to perfect this work. A similar meeting will be held in Boyden for farmers in the east half of the county who have signed interest. Each listed farmer will receive notice of the meeting as plans aim to start a comparable association in the county's east end.
George Leighton a 40 year old Hawarden barber died from accidental death by asphyxiation in a garage after a late night return from a dance. Police and county officials investigated the incident as accidental while noting a faulty exhaust and a possible spark plug change. Leighton left Lake Preston, South Dakota, was married and divorced, survived by his mother and a 14 year old son.
State treasurer TR. EB. Johnson reports March gasoline tax collections rose to 721240.20, with February at 3.54 and March the prior year about half this amount. Inheritance tax for April reached 873522.51, compared with 77613.24 in March and 72231.90 in April 1927.
Public auction scheduled for May 15 1928 at 2:00 PM on the John L De Fries farm locating the southwest quarter of 16 97 46 one half mile north of Rock Valley Iowa. Personal property includes lease for 1928 not exempt part of the quarter, old buggies oats silage hay and corn, farming implements stock in Rock Valley Creamery and Farmers Lumber Yard, insurance on farm buildings. Terms cash on date of sale. MAT WALPOLE Trustee Col Splear Auctioneer. 5 tons
P. Lynch, sixty two, died Monday at Le Mars hospital after treatment for pernicious anemia. A Canadian-born pioneer of Rock Valley area, he lived on a farm near Rock Valley and later sought care in Rochester and Sioux City before returning home. Survived by wife and two children John and Josephine. Funeral held at St Marys Church Rock Valley Wednesday.
Social visits recur around Hawarden and Sioux Falls as residents attended Edwin Miller and F C Dierks homes. May events included Garfield and Plato meetings, a heat of townships session with Miss Greenway, and gift presents to Miss Greenway from Garfield and Platey ladies. Local dining and photos at Rock Valley Studio wrapped the community update.
Spencer Roarda, Rock Valley IH dealer, arranges May arrival of a full carload of International Six Speed Special trucks. The Six Speed Special offers six forward speeds and five in reverse with low range for power in mud and hauling, and high gear for highway speed. Rock Valley Implement Co. plans a major shipment announcement when the trucks arrive.
State University plans a weekend observance May 11 to 13 with campus tours receptions and entertainment for visiting mothers. President Jessup will honor 5542 mothers with special recognition as committees meet trains provide housing and organize events for the proving students and families.
Notice to contractors announces sealed bids for a new school house in Rock Township Sioux County Iowa with a deadline of 8 PM June 2 1928. Bids require a five percent certified check and may be viewed at Farmers Lumber Yard Rock Valley or at the secretary’s home. Bids open at Farmers Lumber Co Rock Valley with checks returned for those not awarded. Signed John Kleon secretary of Rock Township. Also a barber shop ad line about sharpening shears.
A first grade display at the Corner Drug Store window showcases student handiwork with Miss Norman praised for quality. Second graders stage a Japanese store project with items like parasols and Japanese money. Third and fourth graders excel in spelling. Commencement Week May 20 to 25 includes a baccalaureate, senior play The Whole Taren's Talking, and a graduation with speeches and diplomas by Rev. A. G. Preston and Dr. Hyzenga. diplomas awarded to numerous graduates.
A baseball game is scheduled for Sunday May 18 with Rock Valley and Alton playing at the Rock Valley Ball Park. Pieplant for sale at 2 cents per pound. Fred De May. J HB Kearns left Wednesday afternoon for Des Moines to attend the state road meeting.
Regular Normal Training examinations set for Hawarden Rock Valley and Sioux Center on May 16 17 and 18. Over 500 seventh and eighth grade students took exams countywide last week. Contracts awarded for new schools in Garfield Eagle and Reading Townships. County studies show rural students nearing town in facilities. Deputy County Superintendent Mrs Tye spoke to Alton High civics class on conventions. Many rural schools plan last week programs and picnics. Sixth graders to write 500 word essays What I Owe My Country for county office. County Supt Tye and Supt Greenwood of Hull attended the South Dakota Relays at Lions Falls. Daily term reports mailed to teachers. contact county superintendent if not received.
A recent Fayette County storm accelerated by lightning struck a farm home near Clermont. The bolt hit a large cottonwood by the house then traveled along a telephone line to the eaves, damaging plaster. It scorched a pillow the seven months old baby slept on and burned holes in the baby's dress, but caused no serious injuries.
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