Ida Kessler Dies After Long Illness at 70s
Mrs Ida A Hodge Kessler died at the home of Lerson Wayne Mordo D last Thursday May 9 after a years long battle with diabetes and complications Born in Toronto Canada July 6 1865 she lived on farms near Hall and taught school before marriage October 11 1843 to Noble C Kessler They had three children two sons Wayne and Harvard who survive with Mrs Kessler Also surviving are a brother Purley Hodge of Alessandra D and five sisters and five grandchildren Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Rock Valley and burial followed beside her husband in Rock Rapids IA at Brandon MB Canada >
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida A. Hodge Kessler
Lerson
Wayne
Mordo
Airs
Kessler
Toronto
Canada
Neadr Hall
Noble C. Kessley
Harvard
Murdo
Rork Rapids
South Dakota
Rock Valley
Eastern Star
Methodist
Rock’ Rapids
Purley Hodge
Alesandra
George Vickers
Siony
Iowa
Elmer Kulus
Ofndina
John Boyes
Brandon
Mitoba
Reform Church Notes Service and Exercises Schedule
Reform Church notes list 9:30 a.m. Holland service on Subj. 2:00 p.m. English service and a 3:10 p.m. Sabbath School with Subj Jeremiah alls to obedience. 4:00 p.m. High School Commencement Exercises with sermon by Rev. L. F. Focht. Collection for China famine relief Invited. “First they gave their own selves to the Lord.” II Cor. 8:3. “For me to live is Christ.” 121.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Pon Flessi
Jeremiah
L. F. Focht
China
Christ
Pentecostal Services at Christian Reformed Church on Sunday
The Christian Reformed Church lists 9:30 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Holland services, both Pentecostal in tone. Sermons urge a rich Pentecostal blessing and renewed Spirit work, with a youth catechism topic on neighborly duty, and an offering for Mission Work among Indians to extend outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Reformed Church
Barn Burns on Carter Farm Near Rock Valley
A barn on a C. W. Carter farm west of Rock Valley burned quickly after dinner. No livestock remained in the barn. two cream separators, a binder, and a threshing machine separator were destroyed. Wind from the south spread heat to nearby trees. Griener Bros. arrived with chemical talent and water, but the roof collapsed before they could save the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Carter
Rock Valley
Linke den Boer
den Boer
Griener Bros
Charm School Play Staged by Rock Valley Senior Class
The Rock Valley High School senior class presents She Charm School at the Opera House on Monday and Tuesday, May 20 and 21. A group of young men in New York find themselves thrust into running a girls’ school after an aunt’s will leaves Fairview Schools for Girls to Austin Bevans. Bevans appoints himself principal and hires male instructors, sparking witty mix ups and humorous situations. The cast includes Austin Bevans William Dykstra and many players such as David Mackengie Harold Miller George Bord John Smits Jim Simpkins and others with a full ensemble of supporting characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley Heir School
Opera House
New York
Austin Bevans
Attovenys
Ian
Fairview Schools
Bevans
William Dykstra
David Mackengie
Harold Miller
George Bord
John Smits
Jim Simpkins
Edward Harmeliiak
Tim Simpkins
Peter Brandsma Homer Johns
Robert Shipman
Elsie Benedetti
Irma Walpole
Miss Hays
Hlsie Ver Doorn
Miss Curtis
Rena Kosters
Sally Bord
Dorothy Dixon
Muriel Dauchty
Dorothy Bonthnis
Ethel Spill
Hila Gacke
Alix Merceir
Renzella Yanner Muelen
Lillian Stafford
Eleanor Klein
Madge Kent
Effie Talsma
Dotsie Sherman
Irene Wrffles
Notes From Our Public School Students and Clubs
Thursday evening the Freshman Class and sponsor Miss Days enjoyed a picnic on the north bank. The Junior Typing class shows speed progress with graphs. class averages exceed First Year Typing standards. Welito Chapter No 11 of the National Forensic League elected officers. third grade visitors praised. several students earned perfect spelling grades and a Good English test.
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Miss Days
Bank
Bob
Hsie Kersbergen
Betjey Vande Stowe
Gertrude Vander Weerd
Gatherine Ver Door
Wilhelmina Ateb
Alice Loftus
Betty Vande Stowe
Suade
Mother's Day program in First Reformed church
Sioux Center items note a Mother's Day program by the C E L society of First Reformed, a large turnout. Junior-Senior banquet at the High School with Arabian theme. local births and visits. Henry Franken leads service in Little Rock. Vander Ploeg couple's 50th anniversary celebrated. play Whimsy given by Senior Class. various visits and recitals noted with teachers and farms in Center Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Center
J. de Jong
Rock Rapids
First Reformed
Win
Brantaen
Y Elerbroek
Sheldon
Wm. Rons
Miss Pearl Wesslink
Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
Henry Wissink
Air
John Kempers
Tony Teimssen
C. van Sandschulp
Henry ‘Franken
Little Rock
T Vander Ploeg
John Harstman
California
Womens Farm Bureau
Center Township
Wm. Brentsen
Hery de Kraay
Jesus Peace Sermon At Local Church Service
A Methodist pastor will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at the First Reformed church at 8 PM. Other services will be as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
First Reformed Church
Plato area social notes mention multiple visits and gatherings
Mr and Mrs Dave Johnson spent Sunday evening at the F C Dierks home. Rev and Mrs A G Bretthauer and others visited Edward Degan and Edwin Ailler homes. Lutheran Ladies Aid met at Mrs Gaver. Simon Vander Schaaf Sr bought a Ford coupe. Visitors included Rev Zenk and Rev Baumgartner. Several families hosted meals and prayers in Pomeroy area over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Johnson
F.C. Dierks
A. G Bretthauer
Edward Degan
Afi
Steve Doodewaard
George
Cecil Smlith
Judson
Lethal
Edwin Ailler
Fred Gaver
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Gaver
Gayer
Fred Johnson
F.C Dierks
Simon Vander Schaaf Sr
Zenk
Merrill
Iowa
Baumgartner
Columbia
Ohio
Bretthauer
John Tank
Abs
A G Bretthauer
Maxine
Will Serck
Seven Sioux County Posts Back Junior League Baseball Drive
Representatives from Hull Granville Hospers Sioux Center Caterlveton Hawarden and Valley join a county Legion advisory committee to sponsor Junior League baseball. Two sections compete for county title with district chances. W B Hansen to manage the local team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Posts
American Legion
Sioux County
Sioux Center
Jinsior
The
Legion
Sioux County Legion
Hull
Granville
Hospers
Soux
Caterlveton
Hawarden
Valley
Rae
Hill and Hospers
Treton
Rock Valley
Judge Butler to Speak at Rock Valley Graduation
Judge B F Butler of Sibley Iowa accepted an invitation from the Rock Valley School Board to deliver the commencement address for the sixteen member graduating class. Commencement will be at the Opera House on May 24 with baccalaureate services at First Reformed Church on May 19 led by Rev Lyman J Foekt of the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Butler
Sibley
Iowa
Rock Valley School Board
Opra
Effie Talsma
Elsie Ver Doorn
Eleanor Klein
Kila Gacke
Irene Wwfels
William Dykstra
Robert Shipman
John Smits
Peter Brandsma
Dorothy Bonthuis
Edward Blarmelink
Renzella Vander Meulen
Irma
Walpole
Dorothy Dixon
Harold Miller
Reta. Kosters
Local News Roundup From Grange City And Nearby
News items from 20 years ago mention visits by Melvin Buck and family, medical travel to Sheffield for treatment, and well wishes for a recovery. W H DeVoe visits Canton. F J Huizenga and Dr Maris assist with a surgical case. a Star-performer operation for appendicitis is reported as successful. Delia Murphy visits relatives in town. Fred De May buys a bicycle. J W Dacabs and Mrs attend the International Ticket Agents Association in Chicago. Supt. Fuller visits Orange City area, leaves school books for the teacher, and Rock Valley ties noted. William Scharff plans new buildings on the Gedhardt farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi. Dekstra
Grange City
Melvin Buck
PR. Campbell
Sheffield
Iowa
Dhs
D. B. Winters
Ches
W. H. DeVoe
Canton
F. J
Fr. Huizenga
Maris of
Hell
Jonge Imratibot Sinstar
Fred AteKellay
Hancock, Minn
Delia Murphy
Siow Wty
Fred de May
Aven
J. W. Dacabs
Chicago
International Ticket Agent’s Association
Fuller
Orange City
Wm. Scharff
Rock Valley
Arrved
John Gedhardt
Used Cars for Sale From Vintage ads
Listing of early 20th century autos including 1925 Ford coach in splendid condition 1924 Overland Sedan bargain 1923 Fort Coupe good buy 1925 Dodge Graham 144 ton truck with stock rack 1 Model 50 ring car good maintaining condition Rural Auto sale listing shows multiple models and conditions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Raham
Cigaret Tax Revenue Rises in April Totals 104128.99
March to April tax intake climbed led by the state treasurer R. E. F. Johnson. April collection reached 104,128.99 dollars, surpassing April 1928 by 19,662.05 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. EF. Johnson
Civil War Veteran Large Dies in Indiana at 85
I S and Prank Large receive word their father FL A Large has died in Madison Indiana after suffering heart trouble. A Civil War veteran who enlisted at sixteen, Large was captured at Shiloh and spent six months in Libby prison. He later supervised Shiloh National Park and lived in Rock Valley before moving to California. Services planned in Madison with burial there. Survived by sons Mir Large and Prank Large of Rozk and Will Large of Long Beach, three daughters EG J Stroue Ona Town M Wattee Los Angeles and Miss Maud Large Long Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Tvor
W. B. Hansen
I. S
Maison
Indiania
Mr. Large
Shiloh
Libby
Manson
Mana
Shiloh National Park
Lun Tong
Lar Her
Findlinna
Ma. Large
Madison
Ind
Long Beach
California
Wattawa farm sold at auction in two parcels
Wattawa farm of the Wattawa estate was sold at auction Tuesday afternoon. The 120 acres with buildings brought 71 dollars per acre to J. M. Collenbaugh, while the remaining 160 acres of pasture land sold to Dr. G. H. Ver Meer of Sheldon at 20 dollars per acre. Court approval is required before transfer.
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Wattawa
J. M. Collenbaugh
Tani
G. H. Ver Meer
Sheldon
Large Enrollment At The State University
Herbert C. Dorcas, registrar at the State University of Iowa City, notes that from June 1928 to the present, 9,685 students have received instruction, an increase of 462 from 1927-28. Arts led all colleges with 5,629 pupils, followed by the graduate school 2,188 and the college of medicine 489.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert C. Dorcas
State University of
Iowa City
Summons
Glans Arts
Ten Olleres
College of Medicine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ida Kessler
P.D. van Ogsterhout
Pres
C. AL Walhof
C. Rozergom
F. J. Pulman
Asst
State Bank of
Rock Valley, Iowa
Carter
Charm School
PLATO
Wav, Booth
Traton
WW. B. Hansen
George Cullennis
Judge Butler
RAL Auto
State University
LS. Large
G. Stuckenbrnck
L ¥. Eldredge
Ray Ellis
Martha M. Large
A. F Schermer
C. F. Schlund
Hans Moeller
Est
W. W. Johnson
W. J. Heffernan Herman Helmer
Thos. Cullinan
John G, de Vries L
Vanden Bosch
John McKeeran
Frank A. Large
Herman Schmidt
Mrs
P. Mulder
Wm. P. Moeller
F. T. McGill
John A. Schmidt
Grace J. Large
Maude Ellis
Lydia Smith
First National Bank
Ron
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