Bizarre Local Notes On Nuts Homes And Rumors
A quirky item from Rock Valley recounts a California nut shaped like buffalo horns, a planned house for Col Herman Van Eldik on 2 acres west of Gwen Manning’s, and a traveling barn saga. Residents debate Koop’s intentions to make $1000 on property while weather and local lakeside tales mix with municipal bonds near Paullina and spring flooding reminders.
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Herman van Eldik
Gwen Manning
Koop
Rock Valley
Primer Grade New Feature R V School
The board of education at a April meeting approves adding a primer grade like a pre first year grid to ease younger children into schooling. The plan introduces a year for six year olds, with mixed primer and first grade classes under a single teacher. The aim is to strengthen foundations before advancing to higher grades and reduce early graduation pressure.
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Board of Education
Torsarten
New Coach and Junior High Teacher Appointed Here
A new junior high instructor, Tao suhwal tuard, was elected to fill the vacancy left by Miss Mc Uonnél who declined reelection. Miss Meinurs, a graduate of Upper Towe University, has taught the past two years at Jittleport. Also elected were Bernard Boxely as athletic trainer and Ste. Ty: 'adson as reserve army officer. Mr. Mosely will head the senior tech school. Fishoare, a Parsons College graduate, will coach basketball and tennis at Elliston, with a strong past season record.
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Tao Suhwal Tuard
Tinma Meiders
Borchester Ja
Ingtractor
Mc Uonnél
Miss Meinurs
Upper
Towe Univesity
Toernard Boxely
Bilston
Bie
Ste. Ty
Adson
Mosely
Lion of
Elliston
Eclipoal Justameat
Mother of Valley Lays In State After Grand Rapids Death
Mis Tillie Belteo aged 69 died Sunday evening at 824 Oakland Ave S W Grand Rapids Michigan. Survived by husband J Leiten four sons and two daughters Gertie Suite Mrs Marie Gilen Johan Bruins and others. Funeral services were held in Rock Rapids with burial at Rock Valley followed by a service at the Christian Reformed church. Born in the Netherlands she moved to America in 1910. Many friends share the family’s bereavement.
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Tillie Belteo
Oakland Ave
S. W
Grand Rapids
Micon
Luet
Henry Leiten
Wynandamp
Fenty Klowp
Gertie
Marie Gilen
Johanta Bruins
Nene
Sien da Veresy
Ani Mace Kemp
Ravk
Eveline Berkenpes
Byrgnn Ceater
Lick
Wall
Orange City
Gur van Hil
Hock Rapids
Vor
Troon
Betton
Rock Valley
Bolton
Netherlands
Ametiea
Theamily
Bicycle Crash Injures Rider Nickway De Brain
Rider Nickway De Brain was severely injured last Friday when a bicycle crash sent him into a tree while at a high speed. He was hospitalized in LeMars with possible pelvic injury. Velinar recovered quickly but remains hospitalized with trembad brasts and a 66 day confinement.
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Nickway de Brain
LeMars
Velinar
Ati
High School Baseball Opens With Rock Valley Win
Rock Valley opened the season with a 5 to 1 victory over Orange City in swirling wind and dust. Wynia, Ver Donen, and Kersbergen starred as Orange City error trouble allowed Rock Valley to pull ahead, while Schouten and Te Graaff held the line for the Rock Valley defense.
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Ineal High Boys
Orange City
Opis
Huisman
Wynia
Ver Donen
Kersbergen
Schouten
Rock Valley
Huecman
Te Graaff
Engagement announced for Macy Jano'tra in Oakland wedding set
Mrs Jonnie Levert and Mrs Joe Hevern announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Macy Jano'tra in June. The couple will wed in Oakland with family and friends in attendance.
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Jonnie Levert
Joe Hevern
Tieyenbig
Are
Syivster Trey
Diony
Wid
Marrige
3Liss Macy Jano
Ligousi Heyern
Jand
Calif
Oakland
Unknown Friend Messages From War Refugees in Finland Dress Donation
A Finnish Red Cross dress recipient posts hopeful lines describing receipt of clothing as a refugee writes to unknown friends. The letter, translated with mixed clarity, thanks donors, laments separation from birthplace and family, and requests future correspondence and support while detailing hardships, winter, and longing for a own home.
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Red Cross
Frien
Dis
Tiou de Unt
Sioux County Red Cross
Keller
Finnital
Jetter
Xow
Court House News Notes Legal Proceedings in Orange City
Court actions include statements on debtor suits, guardianships, estate administrations, and real estate matters. Notable items mention Morey, Mouriitia Ro furken, and others in Ohio and Netherlands links, with court orders for payments, administrator appointments, and partition actions. The text records judgments, bonds, and trusteeship details across multiple estates and filings.
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Marringa
I. Morey
Orange City
Mene Mouriitia Rofurken
Sioux Uriter
Grofga Kate
Orange Cites
Amnobe
Wsavaga
Orange Lorrain
Grookers
Tosiun
Wi Vander Maten
Dow
Bev ‘Adriann Unren
Marie Wemersma
Peter Vou Muydes
Herming Trrenca
Beary
den Hartog
Aalo Gorlirding
Ten Velde
I Dievenveen
Netherlands
Orduge City
Whitin
Midwbesseline
Dusa Abusselink
Etoel
Fegen
Shodlin
Tennessee
Xeimolhedl
John’. Hansen
Busan Vanseu Mouel
Clara
Ehneker
Sturd
Eure
FR. J. Kral
John Green
Sefttid
Jidka FR
G. Rodmay
Dourt
Ryans Dreath Nels
Rink Og
Paul, T. McCram
Herbert Dewlee
Floyd ML Casdlells
Annie Yonter
Sabo
Kheldon Marble & Granette
New Jeweler Opens In Local Drug Store
Scearge Slane a jeweler who recently sold his business in Binux City plans a department within a drug store and will open a jewelry counter next week. The item mentions changes at a local store and notes a move by Sloane’s business and other staff.
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Scearge
Slane
Binux City
Alf
Sloane
Sax
Stone
Davidson
Uros
Stanes
Drivers License Renewals June 9 Notice
June 9 renewal date announced with substantial changes to license applications and renewal procedures. Commissioner Fischer notes updated forms and procedures, with detailed instructions to towns and residents forthcoming to ensure familiarity with the new process.
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Cone of Defence
Boy Scout Patrol Leaders and Funeral Attendees Noted
The report lists patrol leaders and members of several Boy Scout groups led by Jim Davison Eugene Vawter Well and Feynor Gumink with aides Robus Volts and Francis Rielly among others. It also records attendees at the funeral of Mrs Henry Schmidt including Mr and Mrs John Hutpace Preston and Mr Pete Kaye with relatives noted.
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Boy Scouts
Nin We
Jim Davison
Gentor
Eugene Vawter
Troy Sprite
Panther Patrol
Feynor Gumink
Robust Volts
Pasrol Tender
John Tamann
Everett Vande Weerh
Mob Rielly
Vernon Vanoo Well
Vasil Theniloxann
Jack Frainhgen
Dirk van Eldik
Hasult Bouthuis
John Hutpace
Miles, Tn
Dom Coed
Preston
Weary Frederickson
Jerry
Woodward
Pete’ Kaye
Henry Schmidt Wedsteaday
Death Calls Pioneer Iowa Wife and Mother
A Rotary club dinner at the Merhodist church honored graduating Cubs. Speeches by Mayor Pronk and others, a cricket-sating contest, and a word-spell misstep by Walter Typos highlighted the evening. Seniors shared future plans including service, teaching, and the military, with posters and contests announced for May 20.
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Rotary Elu
Yarlors
Pronk Ma Gil
di Lak
Sind
Cient
Walter
Hat
Mrs Henry Schmidt Born In Civil War Days
Obituary note reports Mrs Henry Schmidt born during the Civil War era. It lists family including husband Mr Schmidt, siblings Mary Bohr and Mrs Wai of Spragmeyil, and mentions services held at Tutherny chapel in Alvord with burial in Valley Bayl So. The report references a long line of relatives and local mourners.
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Henry Schmidt
St Jas
Selim
Jal Monat
Ant Yu
Mary Bohr
Mis
Wai
Dent
Alvord
Farmers May Sign for Program Extended Date Change
Farmers may still sign for the program as the North Central Division Office extends participation eligibility. The notice, dated Molloy May 12, allows those who have not yet signed to join within 50 days amid confusion over recent program changes and dates.
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North Central Division
Molloy
Fara Broshmax
Tarmeta
Doornink Couple Welcome Baby Son at Local Hospital
Alia and Donuls Reewler with Mrs Elemer Doornink announce the birth of a son at the Doornink hospital. The child, born Saturday May ith, marks the family's latest addition. John Edwin is the family name under consideration, with Doornink formerly Alta Waller Kamil of Mospers.
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Donuls Reewler
Elemer Doornick
Goren
Doornink Hospital
Xe Doornink
Alta Waller Kamil
Mospers
John Edwin
Bos
Corn Plots Located Near Several Iowa Towns in 1941
The 1941 corn plots are described as located near Her don north, Sioux Center east, and Moir Hroa farm two miles west and four and a half willow south of Orange City. The report lists farm names including Fred A. Miller and daughter Fence, Von Driek Mra, Moeklenthaler and daughter Apriia, Mrs Thr man Yamecryin and Sr aml Mrs Joe Clary. Sunday’s Methe’s Diy appears in the text.
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Herdon
Stalkaburg
Sioux Center
Moir
Orange City
Mig
Fred A. Miller
von Driek
Moeklenthaler
Apriia
Thrman Yamecryin
Aml
Joe Clary Visilied
Ars
Miller
Metbie’s
Socialist Convention in Remsen Draws Large Delegation
Reported in Remsen on May 4 as the Socialist convention drew over a thousand delegates. The event featured religious rites, processions, and speeches by leaders from Sioux City and Mock Vale Jey, highlighting unity among socialist groups despite weathered conditions.
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Gunna
Sand Fis
St. Mary Sebdo
Teton
Mock Vale Jey
Uey
Homser
Women Elect Officers At Meet Today
Rock Valley Women’s club holds regular meeting on Friday afternoon to elect officers for the coming year. Mt LR Theng reported on the biennial convention in Fort Dodge last week. The club was awarded a lithographed picture Mourinati’s View by Robertson at a dinner attended by 606 delegates. A total of 1,184 delegates attended the convention. Mrs. Lent Box of Marshalltown was elected resident.
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Rock Valley
Elih
Mosing Mt LR
Fort Dodge
Witl
Wens
Mourinati
Robertson
Lent Box
Marshalltown
Lowdin
Sporver
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China
John Tank
Apri
Idea Sandilon
Tupiter Plavius
Sioux County
Towad
Ernisse's
Carter Bridge
Johnny van de Weerd
Bown
Paullina
Slaté
Tio
Gerri Zyp
Gersil Aig
Wil- Jones Helland
Boni i Rock
Valley
America
Hendrikw Roeboon
bin Iy Deal
Valley View Comers
J. Aherson
Pront Ray
Howa Vande Weenl
Earl Bergsma
Shirley Stuckenbruck
Jac Hennigfeld
Richard Vande Wee
Virginian Surit
Marion Jacobs
Leona Vander ‘Meulen
Conier
Wiles Calsteck
Miss Birdie Lewis
Lass
Doris Uliry
Lore Miller
Bolly Wao Ellis
Géeinate Mecussering
Ton Louise Deu Lavtog
Joby Oblenkaui
Donekd UiRer
Welrit Dew Hartog
Haroll Tonthuis
Harald de Groalt
Gweden Miler
Henry Merducen
Jie McKeegan
Clayton Sehouten
R. V
Orange ‘City
Lyra Childnen
Seth
Sas
du Overpuierr
Einland
Kaied
Marti
Martin
Court House News
Boy Scout
Flying Eagle Patrol
Willy Kozevoon
Francis Rielly
Horace Ilex
Ko Wont Schutz
Richard Richter
Tom* Uy McGill
Jack Rielly
Eugens
Vander Well Hide Pember
Pat. Achatz
Jack Doherty
John van Maanen
Hasmond Dost Kipety
Iowa
Wae
Harold Southa
Serview
Tack Valley
Duo JU Schutt
Roromittes
Frank McCaly
Mao
Ensis
The
Bee Last Werk
Ted Bauman
IT. i. Tyeoles
Alia
Doornink
Remsen
Suni
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