Graduation Exercises at Rock Valley School 1931
The Rock Valley School plans 1931 graduation Friday evening at the local theatre with John W. Carey of Sioux City delivering the address. Fourteen students will receive diplomas as John Haupt, board president, awards the honors and announces the class honor student. A reception follows with a display from Home Economics and Manual Training, featuring dresses and lamps. Many observed guests are listed among attendees.
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Rock Valley
John W. Carey
Sioux ‘City
Board of Education
John Haupt
Srp
Don May
Arthur W. Bergsma
Elvina Wynia
Alice Mary de Smet
Hein Kosters
Inez de’ Gooyer-McMurray
Ursula Washi
Barry In
Lis E. Roxveboom
Winifred Talama
Edna Jessie Dykstra
Helen Raith Walbor
Frances
Smits
Susie Vander Laan
Alvin R. Miller
Senior Church Services Honor Class Of 1931
The Senior Church in the Reformed congregation held services for the class of 1931 with seniors and high school faculty seated by juniors. Rev C K Newhouse led invocation and sermon on Christian service, followed by a scripture reading, violin solo by Mrs Jean Bervier, and a mixed quartet selection.
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T Reformed Church
C. K. Newhouse
Newhous
Jean Bervier
Gasoline Test Law Aims to Protect Consumers and Tax Revenue
Secretary G. Thornburg of Agriculture outlines a new gasoline test law to standardize motor fuel to federal minimums. The regulation, effective July 4, guards consumers from false claims, aids competitors by ensuring fair pricing, and prevents adulteration with kerosene or lower grade products while minimizing state costs. Oil dealer associations back practical enforcement.
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G. Thornburg
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Sir Thornburg
Thommburg
Christian Reformed Church Service Schedule
The church lists an 8:30 A.M. Holland service with a sermon on the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit, a 2:30 P.M. American service addressing Quench not the Holy Spirit, and a 5 P.M. evening service continuing Ruth with Pentecost context. A quartet will sing. last Sunday’s basement crowd is noted and a welcome to all to attend and receive the Gospel.
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Christian Reformed Church
Holland
Ruth
Sermon by Reverend G. Al Tyler at Benificition
A sermon by Reverend G. Al Tyler profiles a benificition service led by the pastor. The event highlights community faith and the minister's role in organizing the gathering. The readable text emphasizes religious duties and the supportive local congregation.
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AL Tyler
Tyler
Third grade pups score 1 in spelling this week
Bernerth Siemensma Effie Van Dyke Lucille Van Geest Jeanette Vander Vegte Arthur Culver Will Garrenor George Van Beek and Henry Ver Dorrn all earned ones in spelling last week Junior Kessler of grade five has missed only one word all semester Most grades will enjoy picnics this week Grades one and two share a picnic on Friday Seniors led into the high school with nine wearing caps and gowns The opening period featured school songs
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Bernerth Siemensma
Effie van Dyke
Lucille van Geest
Jeanette Vander Vegte
Arthur Culver
Will Garrenor
George van Beek
Henry Ver Dorrn
Mondemoraine
Social events in Rock Valley this past week
Mason lodge met Monday evening in the hall with third decree work and initiation of a candidate. Visitors from Doon Hull and Alv er attended. Inch was served after the meeting. Rock Valley Literary Circle held its last regular meeting at Mrs Stuckslager's Friday afternoon with two playlets Acid Tests by Mrs Leslie Davisson and Mrs Ed Schmidt and readings by Mrs H E Dennis. The group praised the year s programs and planned a stronger year ahead. Sioux Township Farm Bureau mothers were guests Thursday at Mrs E Coyer s home for a Mother s Day program with music readings and talks. A bouquet honored the longest serving and youngest mother. A two course luncheon followed. A Farewell Friendship party for Mrs H E Dennis was given Tuesday at Mrs Cast Blessing s home with gifts and thanks for her cooperation in the circle.
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Rock Valley High School
Berdie M. Lewis
H. O. Miller
Teg
Waters
Tom Ver Wer
Joe. Brundsrnd
Trielly
Airs
F. Relander
Carl Tawrence
Frei Relander
Doon
Hull
Alver
Rock Valley
Sioux Township Farm Bureau
E. Coyer
H. E. Dennis
Luncheon and Bridge Hostess Held by Mrs James Thomas
Mrs James Thomas presided as hostess at a Thursday afternoon luncheon and bridge at her home. Guests from Rock Rapids Doon Sioux City Hull Sheldon and Rock Valley joined the courtesy, with floral decor and a central tulip centerpiece. Progressive Bridge determined prize winners and consolation and high score honors.
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James Thomas
Mesdames Cox
Boutell
Parch
Mavis
Ais
Carpenter
Organizer of Women’s Club Passes in Independence
Mrs. Mary E. Leach, who organized the first women’s club in Independence and led the Lading Li Society, a precursor of the federation of women’s clubs, died recently. She was active in literary, church and social circles for many years.
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Mary E. Leach
Independence
Lading Li Society
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Maurice Junior League Beats Rock Valley in Cold Weather
The Maurice Junior League base ball team won one to Rock Valley on a Tuesday game played in biting cold. Players wore extra layers as the cold hampered play. The unseasonably chilly conditions led to loose fielding, numerous errors, and wild pitching, though some spectacular fielding was noted.
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Maurice
Rock Valley
Milwaukee Road to Run Fast Livestock Freight to Chicago
Milwaukee Road officials announced a new fast livestock and perishable freight service from Sioux Falls to Chicago and beyond, connecting with the Sioux Flyer pattern. The Sioux Falls Stock Express already travels 18 hours with no stops, and local pickups west of Mason City will be used to feed connections at Sanborn. Shipments must be ready to leave Rock Valley at 2 30 P M on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays to join the train, with trucks handling short hauls to Lions City or Stony Falls minimized. C W Jacobs agent comments the service will be regular, fast, and reliable for patrons.
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Milwaukee Road
Flyer
Sioux Falls
Chicago
Road
Milwaukee
Madison
Spencer
Mason City
Canton
Laneborn
Sanborn
Rock Valley
Milwauke
Lions City
Stony Falls
C. W. Jacobs
Clearfield Spans Two Counties and Political Districts
Clearfield lies partly in Taylor and Ringgold with incorporation lines crossing four sections two townships two counties two assembly districts two senatorial districts and soon two congressional districts. In effect residents vote and are governed by dual sets of officials across both counties and districts. Andrew argues this arrangement.
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Clearfield
Taylor County
Ringgold
Lewis T. Andrew
Andrew
News Items of 20 Years Ago in Rock Valley
Recurring notes from two decades past describe travels of Rev and Abs Holweird a Rochester visit for medical guidance, family arrivals from Allendorf Iowa, Serbastine Beumer starting work in Pipestone bakery, and ongoing electric plant construction. Local residents journey to Boyden Sioux county merchants meeting, while Wade returns from Wayne Nebraska. The Foppe Pioneer Store adds delivery wagons. Hulshof family visits Rochester for an operation.
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Rev
Abs. Holweirda
Sus
Weilhesdss
Rochester
Edna Moar
John Davids
S. J.C. Moar
J. Engle
Allendorf
Iowa
Serbastine Beumer
Pipestone
Minn
Vere Okey
Wihnont
Doon Bats Carry Day In Rock Valley Season Opener
Doon defeats Rock Valley 12 to 2 in Sunday baseball opener. Doon scores six in first inning. Hazel Roelofs hits a home run, Pink Ver Maelen and Red Buckles homer, Rock Valley replies with two runs in second inning. Harold Roelofs homers for Rock Valley, game ends with Doon adding three more runs and Rock Valley four.
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Dogn
Rock Valley
Doon
Rock’ Valley
Hazel Roelofs
Pink
Ver Maelen
Red” Buckles
Rock New
Harold Roelofs
Reck Valley
Greiner Brothers Super Service Station Ad
Greiner Brothers Super Service Station invites customers to bring tires and inner tubes for repair. They vulcanize all inner tubes unless patched with covent patching, noted as impractical for road tire work, located at The Bio Garage on the Corner.
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Covent
Greiner Bros. Super
Bio Garage
Six Horse Team Dragged Man to Death near Canton
A farmhand named Friesen, about 45, was dragged to death when a six horse team broke loose while he rode a cart behind a drag plow. His watch stopped at seven minutes to 10. Coroner ruled accidental death. He leaves a wife and five sons, ages 16 and 12 among them.
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Vioux
Mary Valley
Askiv
Canton
Keen
Ralph Lomisberg
Lewis Johnson
Oson
Friesen
W. J. Byrnes
Olson
Martin
Andrew
Prophetic Pentecost Sermons At First Reformed Church
Morning Dutch service at 9 30 prophesies Pentecost from Joel 2 with a morning sermon on prophetic prediction. Afternoon English service at 2 00 presents Peter at Pentecost based on life stages under the Spirit. Evening 7 45 prayer meeting led by Roeloff. Sunday school after the afternoon service.
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Peter
Penteco
Wwe
Joel
Apostle Peter
Jesus
Homecoming Plans Spark Memory at DeWitt Picnic
David Sutherland reports Moiteama hosts an August homecoming with a traditional old fashioned picnic. A. A. Grant Hin of DeWitt notes that DeWitt, a century and a half after Van Buren, aims to crystallize a wealth of local tradition in the event.
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David Sutherland
Moiteama
A. A. Granthin
DeWitt
Vandenburg
Iowa
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Foppe Pioneer Store Co
E. Hulshof
Sioux Center
H. Hulshof
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Farm Loan
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