Relander Sells The Warren Hotel
Fred Relander sells the Warren Hotel to L. Ed. of Valley Falls Kansas with possession on January 1. Relander and wife have run the hotel since March 1907 after moving from Hull. They will reside on Kimball Avenue. Howard, a well recommended stranger, will take over operations after three weeks visiting the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Relander
Warren Hotel
L. Ed
Valley Falls
Kansas
Relander
Rock Valley
Hull
Kimball Avenue
Howard
Infant Jerome Elmer Calsbeek Dies At Eight Days
Mr and Mrs August Calsbeek mourn the death of their infant son Jerome Elmer who died last Friday aged eight days Funeral services were held at the home last Saturday afternoon The Calsbeeks have the sympathy of many friends in their sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Calsbeek
Jerome Elmer
Calsbeek
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
We express gratitude to kind neighbors and friends for sympathy and help during our bereavement and for the floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. August Calsbeek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Calsbeek
Good Roads Convention Invitation to Des Moines 1928
Governor Hammill invites national good roads advocates to the United States Good Roads Association convention in Des Moines Iowa from May 28 to June 1 1928. General J A Rountree relayed the invitation by press and radio to delegates nationwide. The proclamation pledges Iowa’s hospitality and presents a state road program to place Iowa among America's leaders in road construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
United States Good Roads Association
Iowa
Middle West
States of America
Resolution of sympathy from Catholic Daughters of America
A resolution from Court St. Anne No. 215 expresses sorrow for the death of Jennie Lynch's husband. It extends sympathy to her family and directs copies for the minutes and publication in the Rock Valley Bee. Names Katie Schemmer Eleanor Balzer Agnes Doherty are listed as signatories. The notice ends with an unrelated line about shears sharpened at Landhnis Barber Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Lynch
Court
St. Anne
Catholic Daughters of America
Rock Valley ‘Bee
Katie Schemmer
Eleanor Balzer
Agnes Doherty
Rock Valley Falls to Alton in Tight 3-2 Game
The Rock Valley baseball team lost 3-2 to Alton at Bail Park Sunday after three fifth inning errors allowed three unearned runs. Grotenhuis pitched well and struck out nine for Rock Valley, while D. Van Nimwegen, last year’s Rock Valley player, earned praise on the mound for Alton, also fanning nine. Both teams showed solid play and promise for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Alton
Grotenhuis
D. van Nimwegen
Rock Valley Band Indoor Concerts Praised at Opera House
The annual indoor concert by the Rock Valley band drew fair crowds on Thursday and Friday at the Opera House. Performances included band music, vocal solos by Mrs Gladys Sehoen of Paimnew, and a humorous lone play. The town's musical talent showed notable improvement with winter practice. The next public appearance is on Decreation Day, followed by weekly Wednesday concerts. The band, with larger membership and another year of practice, is expected to deliver fine summer performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Ales
Opera House
Rock Valley
Gladys Sehoen
Paimnew
Reform Church Notes Rev Douwstra Sermons and Services
The reform church notes list 9 30 A M Holland service with the subject How to keep ourselves in Love with God English service at 1 00 P M Glorified Savior Still With 3 40 Sabbath School Jesus Teaching in The Temple Young Peoples Society Training for Leadership Miss Fannie Westra leader Thursday P M Regular Holland Service The Ascension of Jesus The pastor plans to give his talk on Palestine in Holland language May 24 Psalm verses listed blessing the upright trust in Thee The Lord is a sun and shield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
R. D. Douwstra
Holland
God
Jesus
Temple
Young Peoples Society
Fannie ‘Westra
Palestine
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Sickness and Death
Mrs Jennie K Lisach and children thank friends and neighbors for help during illness and funeral rites including home help car service and floral gifts. They state the kindness will be remembered and extend thanks. For Rent a house in the west part of town inquire at State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hmsband
Jennie K. Lisach
State Bank
Mrs B Van Holland Dies Suddenly Near Rock Valley
Mrs B Van Holland died suddenly at her home four miles south of Rock Valley while preparing breakfast. She was forty eight, born in Holland, survived by husband, four children and a sister in Sioux Center. Funeral services will be held at the First Reformed Church Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. van Holland
Rock Valley
van Holland
Holland
Sioux Center
First Reformed Church
Local notes on social happenings and arrivals
The snippet covers social chatter including Hileen McNamara now Mrs Henry Simmons and a Mother's Day Party hosted by the Wa Tan Ye Club at the Warren Hotel. It mentions dancing lessons with Miss Sadie Bloom, a Granville visit by Martin Spieler and sisters, and two Californians Fred and Michele Collenbaugh planning to settle in Iowa with mixed views on California life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hileen McNamara
Henry Simmons
Warren Hotel
Henry Ver Meulen
Sadie Bloom
Martin Spieler
Ulisses Rose
Marie Spieler
Granville
Rock Valley
Rock Rapids
Nick Bol
Mir
Fred Collenbaugh
Alhambra
California
Iowa
Fred
Pred
Gome
Full Hair Front Collar for Sore Shoulders
Greiner Harness Store promotes a Full Hair Front Collar designed to prevent sore shoulders in horses. It features a hair cushion, claims years of use, and guarantees better protection with proper fitting. Also markets sweat pads and collar pads under Honest Harness Goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greiner
Local social notes and travels from Sanborn and area
Mrs John Spurr of Sanborn visited late last week with Mr and Mrs Bert Starr. Dr Plumbe returned from Chicago and will attend to professional matters. Mrs E Werk and daughter visited with Mr and Mrs E Thayer. Mrs MW Little left to visit Canton and Sioux Falls, returning Sunday. Mr and Mrs Robert Roantree left Tuesday with Roantree going to Yankton and Parker to visit son Robert Roantree Jr. Ed Groat’s horse bolted near the fair grounds causing minor scratches on the animal. Leon Gartland, studying optics in Chicago, expects to return soon. Homer Day and C W Jacobs went to Primghar as witnesses in a trial. Miss Rose Schemmer left Wednesday for Ashton and Bancroft to visit sisters Mrs Streit and Mrs Charles Disebler. Miss Monroe arrived in Rock Valley to visit her sister Mrs John McKellar. John Murphy visiting his parents went to Long Falls for a few days. H M Quinn and A A Hoisington returned from Chicago with stock. John Veldboom, Tea Handy, Ben Aurit, George Drey, Ira Bowen to Sanborn for Eagle Lodge instruction and returned as Eagles. John Jongewaard of Orange City was here aiding political fences as a Republican candidate for county treasurer. Frank Hevern returned from Fowler Indiana after his uncle’s funeral. Langen accompanied him for a week’s visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spurr
Sanborn
Bert Starr
Plumbe
Chicago
E. Werk
E. Thayer
MW. Little
Canton
Sioux Falls
Robert Roantree
Roant
Homer Day
C. W. Jacobs
Primghar
Rose Schemmer
Ashton
A. Streit
Bancroft
Charles Disebler
Miss Monroe
Rock Valley
John McKellar
John Murphy
Lonx Falls
H. MM. Quiitin
A. A Hoisington
John Veldboom
Tea Handy
Ben Aurit
George Drey
Ira Bowen
Eagle Lodge
John Jongewaard
Orange City
Mr. Jongewaard
Frank Hevern
Fowler
Ind
Langen
Tama Indians Mark Grave Marker For Indian Policeman
The Tama Reservation cemetery receives a third grave marker for Qua Che Wa Chuck, an Indian policeman. Earlier markers honored Charles Chuck, son of C H Chuck, and Qua Che Wa, the marker funded by Peter D Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama
Johnny Konkupod
Our School as Seen By The Students
The Exercises of Commencement Week begin with a Baccalaureate service at First Reformer Church led by Rev. Douwstra. Monday features the First Annual Farewell Assembly with class stunts and monograms. May 22 23 and 25 present the Senior Class Play The Whole Towns Talking and the commencement with Diplomas presented by Dr Haui zenga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformer Church
Douwstra
National Forensic League
Archibald Preston
First Presbyterian Church
Sioux Falls
D. D
Haui‘zenga
Francis Murphy
Francis Corwin
Henry Ver Meulen
Martin Vander Schaaf
John Wynna
Old Brick Schoolhouse Banquet Prelude to Senior Memories
Dorothy Dison presided as toastmistress at a banquet for seniors and classmates. Teachers and students offered toasts and songs, with each senior receiving a good luck keepsake and gentle reminders. The event celebrated years of growing up together and the bond with their old brick schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Dison
Plat o Township News Family visits and church group note
PLATO TOWNSHIP NEWS mentions Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moore and daughter Arlene visiting Ed Moore near Doon Iowa. Edwin A. Miller and daughters Ruth and Inez and other families are cited. The Lutheran Ladies Aid met and will meet again June 13 at Mrs. Lange's. Henderson Bros. started a new foundation for F C Dierks. Esther Dierks spent Saturday with friends Evelyn and Maxine Brett haner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Moore
Arlene
Ed Moore
Doon
Iowa
Edwin A. Miller
Ruth
Inez
Albert Klein
Catherine Tank
Pred C. Dierks
Esther
Emil Lange
Clifton Moore
Will Haman
F. C. Dierks
Edward Deegan
Dave Johnson
Henderson Bros
Esther Dierks
Evelyn
Maxine Bretthaner
Kitten Ball Meeting Planned at Town Hall
A Kitten Ball meeting will be held at the Town Hall on Thursday May 17 at 7 30 P M All those interested in Kittenball should attend Teams will be organized and managers elected Everyone is urged to come.
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Warren
Babe
Soy
Hammill
Good Road Advocates
Landhnis
State Bank of
P.D. van Qosterhout
Wale
Vice- Press
Roozeboom
Pylman, Asst
Strensta Ysur
MR. Farmer
Chiropractic
BR. M. Schutz Chiropractor
Rock Valley, Owa
Astrid Lundgren
Margaret Tuyrman
Sunior
Rock Valley High
C. D
A. Hall
Plato Township News
Aetna Life and
Aetna
Emmet R. Scanlan
Rock Valley, Towa
Etna-Ize
First National Bank
Rock Valley, Iowa
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