Long ago events mix in a busy town pageant
A jumble of local happenings from a past era includes visits from Dutch relatives, hospital stays, a brief fire with limited damage, a baby born to Mr and Mrs Brunds, several sports injuries, a farewell party for Track Valley workers, a new district manager appointment, an accident in a gravel pit, arrivals from Excelsior Springs, and mixed livestock yard figures.
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Long
Jeff
Moors Tandbuis
Netherlands
Vagteresn
University Hospital
Iowa City
Thi Smndgren
Tlenry Brunds
Pable Service Co
Deutis
Vailey
Walter Hynes
Chanel Oak
TPS. Ca
el Poskma
LE Dre
Excelsior Springs
Johne Licey
Luiler
Cays
Local Clippings Relate Fire Station, Market Sale and Baseball
The report notes a 35 year old wagon project in Rock Valley and a firemen’s seating event. New Mesal owner Weaver bought People Feat Market from Andy Dodds. Dakala Farmer manager Stargaard dined with James Walpole. A frost caused minor damage, and a baseball team including Tashaller Day Thayer Siemen Gluntexbaky Glowssensky Minus Rebar and Day defeated Orange City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Thayer
George Siemen
Leo Gluntexbaky
E. Glowssensky
Percy Min @us
Hrust Rebar
Obrien Day
Orange City
Fifteen Years Ago Reminiscence at Grace Methodist Church
The reminiscence event at Grace Methodist Church in Sioux City featured speaker Ben Grossen Wingy and noted attendees Lutchinson and others. An old contest winner Fran Cie Smits claimed first in the champions division of the declamatory story contest while Jack Nupgter and Lostow Tonry Splege were also mentioned alongside Orange tis and Marzucet Bwits in subwwel wri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutchinson
Grace Methodist Elureh
Ben Grossen- Wingy
Tonry Splege
Fran Cie Smits
Oakland
Twenty Years Ago In Sioux Falls Wariness and Death
A fragmented item recalls a prank at Sioux Falls with a man found in a ditch near the red site, a town visit for rest and return of a weary traveler, and the death of former resident Ms. Evert Do Brin. Markets show slight gains with beans and corn prices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha Iuniors
Mary's
Echons
Ma- Néstor
Mion
de Vries
Evert Do Brin
Alluwood
Kuper
Millie Thayer Patan works fire and papers issued
Twenty five years ago the barn, Gorm cribs and machine shed at Millie Thayer’s property burned destroying several outbuildings. Clerk C G Reinigse issued papers to applicants seeking citizenship while Browes County schools prepared for their first annual fair to be hosted by the Farm & Country Club. Weather favored grain growth as corn planting neared with May 10 set for the Ye Eschoan World United Show exhibit.
Thirty Years Ago Weather and Mail Amid Snow
The item notes severe weather with snow and cold causing packing of mail and postal delays. During the week 12,722 places were served in the small mailings, with Bach Facer processed four times totaling 50,888 handlings. Married couple Gilinan discussed a loan involving their two year old baby. Market prices show corn die, oats and wool/sheep varying.
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Bach Facer
Hox
B. I. Gilinan Menenidie
Forty years ago fountain installed at Gem Cafe corner
A fragment notes a fountain installation on a corner near the Gem Cafe and mentions a new sidewalk project in town. It references John Morphy area, street work in Rook Villey, and a return from Chicago with stock shipments. The writing is garbled but preserves basic local details.
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John Morphy
Rook Villey
Klay Noi Wim
Matanodlhiy
Chicago
Ujor
Jace
Flarry Akin
Schaimer
Chilch
Forty Five Years Ago in 1898 Local Notes and Events
fragmentary notes recount a drowning of a 12 year old orphan ox named Frank Kinderlan, residents of Nock Valley returning home, a comet sighting affecting farming luck, and the Dean family moving to JaeMars. It mentions funeral attendance for Pruuk Misulectan and people from Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kinderlan
Erik
Lenin
Nson City
Dean
JaeMars
Tohn Murphy
Mitchell
Village Council Proceedings of May Meeting
The May council session at Wal with members Be McGill Marcy Ay G Vanier Meor RM Behurtay Lau Collesbaut Elwe Vanier Wall Annetnuilmen opened with a motion to appoint Pula W. Bumarl as acting clerk in place of surveyor A. Barwa Glork. Reports from Treasurer and Weighmaster were read and approved. The Saltoning Gills list includes Copernhaugh Motwy Company and several firms. next items cover insurance, dray lines, labor, and local merchants.
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Valles Lowrie
Tuck Vallex
Wal
McGill, Marcy
Ay G Vanier Meor
RM. Behurtay
Lau Collesbaut
Elwe Vanier Wall
Schutz
Vanter Well
Aml Weighmaster
Vanier Moor
Saltoning
Alloweis Coperhaugh Motwy Company
Gag
Bender
Bender 4% Sone, Mex Ve Shandine D. J. Seualee
Klaas Keizer
Lobe Pioneer
W. G. Vugtoveen
Court actions settle estates in Canton and LeMars
In Canton and LeMars courts settled multiple estates and executors. W. Z. Smith was authorized to sell property in Mock 31 Mawarden, and Joseph McNally and others appointed to oversee. Final reports approved. estates closed. distributions and guardianships authorized, with trustees and administrators discharged.
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W. Lande Tellite
Mor- Jets
Auwie Bburkenburs
Ev van Gehler
Veh ‘Reo
Worham
Mathida Kel Jen
Vinat
Chris Th Thorman
Karerini Thorman
Mra
Georga ‘Sharman
Jour J. Phman
Tena ‘Phorman
Exeautor
Clayton H. Thewpson
Clarence W. Wrendy
Tudianua Sad
Max
Choreman
Tay
Flornes
Meine de Booz
R. Studdentuaty
John Alloriinni
James, Moniis
Peter Veltz
Seale, City Clerk Meet on Building Permits and Accounts
The meeting notes show discussions of payments to Howe State, Seale & Gease for duties and clerk supplies. motions authorized writing to Youd Toa Building Co offering six hundred dollars as partial settlement. appointments proposed and approved to fill roles. Permits granted for additions to Vander Well Sons and to raze the H Hubbel building.
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Tom Keizer
de Schulz
Collenbaugh
Youd Toa Building Company
Warried
Collenhateh
Vander Well
Wu. de Dong Te
Azeman
Ted Bauman
Roxwested
Khus Drisen
W. Vander Well & Sons
Beild Sm
Wd Danyvestoyn
H. Hubbel
Vanter Meer
Bander
Vander Veer
Secomle
Maurhersthe
Ingeligarse
Local Family News From Blouse City and Neighbors
Mr and Mrs Clarence Hinkey and children of Blouse City visited relatives in New Zealand and Michigan during a week’s vacation. Mrs Chas Koopmity and Mrs M G Simona hosted Presbyterian Missionary Society members at Simons hall with out of town guests including Mrs George Campbell of LeMans.
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Clarence Hinkey
Blouse City
Gus Able
Verdy Mae Sinker
New Zceland
Michigan
Mer. Chas
Koopmity
Mes
M.G. Simona
Raymond Anderson
Tiilow
Presbyterian Missionary Soctery
Simons Hall
George Campbell Ot. LeMans
Sioux County Schools Hold Mother's Day Programs Countywide
Sioux County schools featured special Mother's Day events with songs, readings, and group performances. Mrs Charles 1 Sve Mciss led the program while Miss Arnetta Jansma headed the southeast teachers club. County Supt Tye attended the dinner at Tetfats Park with 200 guests.
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Sarre
Mathers
Disuigh No
Charles
Mothera of All Nations
Mother
Ionor
Tosonil- Uren
Arnetta Jansma
Tetfats Park
Ducadas
Tye
Wow Dibrare
Lapel
Couter
Local Hull Residents Attend Varied Community Events
Mirs B Scholten and Mrs Scholten host visits at Sibley while Ed Hernhorst and Rogiker attend local gatherings. Many Hull families travel to Pella and Hawariy for social and church activities. News mentions hospital injuries from a barrel accident, Mother’s Day observances, school events, and parish meetings with multiple Hull residents attending across nearby towns.
Community Update From Local Families Is Shared
Local residents report a period of recovery with toe issues improving and relatives visiting. Mrs. De Jong suffers a paralytic stroke with her daughter Hattie arriving from Chicago to be with her mother. reports indicate she is stable. A Mother's Day service will be held by the First Reformed Church Missionary Society this afternoon at two, with many attendees and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RA Lehesper
Anil Wes Henry Vans de Weers
Sunlay
Tis
Fred de Jong
Hattie
Chicago
Dirs
de Jonny
Missionary Society of the First Reformed Churest
Card of Thanks and Bridge Club Notes From Rock Valley
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to Srewis and neighbors for help after illness. Hostesses Mrs Wood Nia and Mes. cury Steck hosted at Mrs Stevk home with guests including Mrs Thael oc, Mrs L Seblecty, Mrs Schulz, Mrs Clay McKeeson and Mrs KR Thayer. Prizes awarded and light refreshments served. Also notes Rock Valley chorus program May 20 at 8 PM in Christian We formed church with choral groups from Sioux Falls Mills Hull Eager ton Rock Valley under A G Hariog. Everyone cordial and invited.
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Wood Nia
Mes
Cury Steck
Ow Tovsdar Bridge Club
Stevk
G. Thaeloc
L. Seblecty
Schulz
Clay McKeeson
Rock Valley
Christian We
Tugalaj
Atay
Sioux Pulls
Mills
Hull
Eagerton
A. G. Hariog
Edgerton
Peace Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule Note Names
Peace Lutheran Church presents services and activities with Rev. Tago Beyer as pastor. English service at 10 40, morning prayer and Brotherhood invitation for next week Wednesday evening at 8. Church workers meet on Wednesday with Mrs Gotti guiding.
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Peace Lutheran Church
Tago Beyer
Methodist Church Notes and Sunday School Schedule
Pastor L A Rachiy leads morning service at 10 00 AM with Sunday School. The program includes a youth group, choir practice, and a conversion lesson. Activities feature a church tour, a fall concert, league events, and laureate exercises focusing on faith and community engagement.
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Methodist Chorth
L. A. Rachiy
Jonson
Baecs
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