Decoration Day Program At Public School Grounds
A community event urges all to gather at the public school grounds then depart at 9:00 sharp. Auxiliary members will supervise children and everyone should bring flowers. From school, participants march to the flag pole for the flag raising, then depart by car to cemeteries for memorial services at St. Mary's and Valley View. The City Park program features band selections, vocations singing, community singing, and an address by Rev. A. G. Bretthauer.
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St. Mary’s Cemetery
Valley View Cemetery
City Park
A. G. Bretthauer
What I Owe My Country by Nelie Van Beek
An eighth grade piece explains meanings of owe obligation debt and duty. It argues loyalty to the flag and country, paying debts with laws and voting for honest leaders, and civic duty through study and supporting Liberty Bonds during war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelie van Beek
Sarho
Duty to defend democracy and build a greater America
A civic exhortation urges citizens to vigilantly scrutinize public officers, pay taxes willingly, and aid government work. It cites quotes from Hale, Roosevelt, and Washington, urging personal commitment to country, faith, and building a stronger, freer America through active citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Rockwell City Native Makes 5000 Mile Ford Trip
A. R. Hultman of Rockwell City Iowa reports Charles Pitstick also of Rockwell City recently retired from a cross country automobile journey to California. He drove his 1911 model Ford towing a car for about 5000 miles in roughly 18 years and completed the trip in about seven days of actual driving. He crossed five mountain ranges between 6000 and 8300 feet and both he and the Ford arrived home feeling fine and on high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Hultman
Rockwell City
Towa
Charles Pitstick
California
Gahiben
Sea Weel
Ford
Class Play Well Presented At Rock Valley High School
The Rock Valley high school class play The Whole Towns Talking was staged in the Opera House to full houses on Tuesday and Wednesday nights with strong ensemble and individual performances. The Baccalaureate Sermon was given at First Reformed Church by Rev B D Douwsia. Graduation exercises follow Monday night in the Opera House with 25 seniors of the class of 1928 receiving diplomas as Archibald Preston D D, pastor of the Presbyterian church in Sioux Falls, delivers the class address.
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Rock Valley
Oper House
Archibald Preston
Presbyterian Church
Sioux Falls
Commencement Program for Class of 1925 and 1928
The order lists a processional and invocation by Rev Fecht, a vocal solo Dana Henry er Muelen, address The Marks of An Educated Man by Rev A C Preston, violin solo To the Rising Sun, Souvenir by Astrid Lundgren, presentation of The Class of 1928 by Supt L F Smylie, diplomas presented by President Huizenga, Girls Sextet Syncopated Lullaby, audience sings America, and Benediction by Rev Douwstra.
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Fecht
Dana Henry
America
Rev
Douwstra
Reform Church Notes Rev Downstra Services Listing
The Reform Church notes a morning service at 9 30 with the sermon The Holy Ghost an Assurance of Our Salvation and an 9 00 evening service Have we Received the Holy Spirit. Sabbath School topic The Wicked Husbandmen and Young Peoples Society topic A Men are brothers led by Fannie Westra. A Palestine talk in Holland language Thursday May 24 at 7 45 A M. A collection for the China Famine National Campaign with donations to Wa Shonton or mailed to China Famine National Campaign Committee Avenue New York City.
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Holland
Young Peoples Society
Fannie Westra
Palestine
Wa. Shonton
China
Ional
Avenue
New York City
Full Hair Face Collars Benefit Sore Shoulders
Greiner Harness Store offers Full Hair Face Collars with a hair front cushion to ease horse shoulder soreness. The ad claims 12 years of experience, a strong guarantee, and no returns. It promotes related items Sweat Pads and Collar Pads from Honest Harness Goods.
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Greiner Harness Store
Local residents enjoy visits and travels across states
Mrs. B Youel and children left for Vinton Iowa to visit her parents. Leon Gartland returns from Chicago after completing ophthalmology studies at Northern Illinois College. Mrs. Cornell of Fostoria visits Hills family as residents repair their home. Relander family heads to River Falls Wisconsin for two weeks with side trips to Hudson. Frank Large visits Bartley with his parents. Carl Philips plans Montana land trip after Ohio visit. Mrs. J H Moore and family visit Vitatham children. Mr. Moore arrives. County Clerk Reiniger greets friends. his son Scott is recovering from surgery in Sioux City. Hakes family to Marathon. Roantree family returns from Parker South Dakota via Yankton for a Masonic gathering. Hans Moeller visits brother in honor of Schley meeting. Jim McElroy injures hand but ok.
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B. £. Youel
Vinton
Iowa
Ed Relander
la~ Verne
Wilfred
River Falls
Wis
Hudson, Wis
Frank Large
Bartley
W. W. Johnson
da Pinson
J. H. Moore
Sioux
J. GC. Vitatham
Moore
Mr. Moore
O. G. Reiniger
A. W. Hakes
Marathon
Yankton
Admiral Sehley
Travel Between Des Moines and Ames Highlighted
State highway commission reports an average of 3,000 automobiles daily on the primary road between Des Moines and Ames. From Des Moines to Story county line the highway is paved but the remaining stretch is dusty and rough, with a large tractor in constant use. The road is part of the Jefferson Highway planned to extend from New Orleans to Winnipeg.
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Des Moines
Ames
State Highway Commission
Story County
New Orleans
Avinnipies
Rock Valley Baseball Sees Narrow Loss and First Win
The Rock Valley team lost 3-4 to Le Mars at The Rock Valley Ball Park as Le Mars surged in the ninth. Rock Valley then defeated Orange City 3-1 in a thriller, overcoming Orange City's early two-run effort. Key plays included Jerry Steck tripling for Rock Valley and Berg Sing contributing two hits.
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Rock Valley
le Mars
LeMars
Jerry Steck
Luce
Berg
H. Schlefeldt
Schlefeldt
Sutton
Kelly
Grotenhuis
Orage City
Orange City
Lotz
Rock Valley Ley
C. van Citters
Orange City Valley
Wwe
Notice to contractors for new schoolhouse bid in Rock Township
The undersigned will receive sealed bids for the erection of a new schoolhouse in District No 5 Rock Township Sioux County Iowa. Bids must be accompanied by a five percent certified check and plans may be seen at Farmers Lumber Yard Rock Valley or at a nearby home after May 21 1928. Bids open June 2 1928 at the Farmers Lumber Co Rock Valley Iowa with awards to the lowest responsible bidder. checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned. Signed John Klein Secretary of Rock Township Sioux County Iowa. For sale four horses Spencer Roorda
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Rock Township
Sioux County
Iowa
Kind
P.M Satwhay
Tarmers Lumber
Rock Valley
Moday
Tarmers Lumber Co
John Klein
Towa
Plato Township News Highlights Local Social and Church Activities
Rev. A. G. Bretthauer led cension day services in Craig Iowa last Thursday. Families and neighbors shared Sunday visits at various homes including the Derks, Miller, Rehder, Tank, and Gaver households. A United Community program drew attendees with DeVries and the Wykfels performing duets. A new baby girl joined Fred Gaver’s family last Thursday, cared for by Mrs John Tank.
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A. G. Bretthauer
Craig
Iowa
Wm. Schlumbohm
Lyle and Warl
Irene
Bernice
Betty
F. C. Dlerks
Fred Gaver
John Tank
Mays
Fred
Dierks
Yankton
S. C
Dave Johnson
Inez
Edwin A. Miller
United Community Program
H. DeVries
Bordorf
Plato Township
Glen
Evelyn
Maxine
Frank Miller
Robert
Raymond
Arnold
Theo. Winterfeldt
Julius
Edwin
J. H. Rehder
Catherine
Albert Stein
Pieplants for Sale at Two Cents a Pound
George Middle advertises pieplants priced at 2 cents per pound. Rich color and crisp stock offered for gardeners and small farms.
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Sue
George Middle
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P. D. van Oosterhout
C. A. Walhof
Rozeboom
Cashier
Pylman
Asst
Hale
Theodore Roosevelt
Quentin
Joan of Arc
France
Carl Philips
Ohio
Judith Basin
Montana
DR. R. M.schutz
Rock Valley,owa
Spencer Roorda
Plato Township News
Etna Life and Affiliated
Etna
Attna
Emmet R. Scanlan
Atna-Ize
S. Large
J.C. Stuckenbruck
LE. Eldredge
Ray Ellis
C. F. Lehl and
Martha M. Large
A. F. Schemmer
Hans Moeller
Est
Ge. W. Johnson
L. F. Landschulte
Herman Helmers
Thos Cullinan
John G. de Vries
L. Vanden Busch
Jofm
McKeegan
Frank A. Large
Herman Schmidt
Wm. P. Moeller
P. Mulder
T. McGill
John A. Schmidt
Grace J. Large
F. Ellis
Lydia Smith
First National Bank
Rock Valley, Iowa
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