Young Man Killed in Auto Accident Near Alvord
Elmer Vanden Top, seventeen, died after his Ford roadster left a bridge two and a half miles north of Alvord. His brother followed in another car as they planned to overhaul the vehicle at the brother’s home. The crash pinned him beneath the car. he died minutes later. Funeral at the Rock Valley home and One Reformed Church. Rev. Ver Hoef in charge. He was born in Rock Valley and is survived by his parents and six brothers and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehner Vanden Top
Alvord
Himer
Elmer Vanden Top
Rock Valley
Rok Valley
Inwood
G. J. Vanden
Christian Reformed Church Service Schedule
Rev Gritler leads 9 30 service with sermon and Lord's Supper followed by a 7 45 Young People's meeting. Pastor speaks on friendship's value and danger. Event invites all ages and aims to raise funds to support an Indian child for a year. Pray for blessings to be a blessing to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Reformed Church
Gritler
Holland
Thanks to track men who pulled my zey through water
A reader expresses gratitude to the track team for assistance Tuesday evening. The note also mentions upcoming Saturday specials at Roelofs Vander Bek Valley Poultry Yards and a chance at Kessler's Pavillion next Wednesday, with references to Mr and Mrs Frank Large and others visiting Marion and returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Van't Hal
Roelofs & Vander Bek's
Valley Poultry Yards
Kessler’s Pavillion
Frank Large
WF. W. Johnson
Marion
Young Man Injures Neck in Rock River Dive
A Western Academy Hull party on Rock River in late last week led to Henry Vermeer suffering a neck fracture after diving from a raft onto a rock. He was rushed to a hospital, his neck and head placed in a cast, and he is now able to move about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Academy At
Hull
Rock River West
Rock Valley
Henry Vermeer
Mrs L B Long Dies After Prolonged Illness in Rock Valley
Mrs L B Long of Rock Valley died Tuesday morning after a five year decline. Born August 31 1903 in Hudson she lived with relatives after her mother died. She married D L B Long November 7 1922 and leaves husband and other relatives. Fraternal services at home Friday 12 45 p.m. then remains to Hudson for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Leng
Rock Valley
Hudson
H Hd Parent
A. T. Frisbie
Sioux Falls
Yankton College
DL. B. Long
Oregon
Nebraska
Practice game recap at Hull leads 10 to 8 win
Hull won 10 to 8 in a practice game Monday night as Van Zee attempted a steal with the bases loaded in the final inning. Vander Bok and Murphy starred alongside last week’s standouts, with fans urged to support eligible boys and contact Manager Hansen at Cornet Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
van Zee
Vander Bok
Murphy
Hansen
Cornet Drug Store
Used Cars For Sale By Central Auto Co
Fourteen vintage listings include 1925 Forflenach splentid con dition and 1923 Tora Bowpe a good bay. 1994 Overland Sedan a bargain. 1925 models note good stock rack and 90 Toning car in good tuning condition. Central Auto Co.
Bayyl Concerts Start Wednesday Night
The open air band concerts begin Wednesday night June 5 with about fifty members and two new classes. They will start at 3 30 and be held each Wednesday evening through the summer, with improved performances after months of practice. Everyone is invited to attend.
Sioux Center News Items Overview of Local Visits and Events
Dr and Mrs Henry Mol and son Roger of Grundy Center visited relatives. Boevink couple drove to Le Mars to see Hattie Begink at Mercy hospital. Margaret Van Wyk of Sioux City stayed with her parents. Sioux Center High School held a picnic at State Park. Minna Hilmers of Le Mars visited home folks. Harold Jongewaard, in Cleveland, Ohio, spent time with his mother. Adelaide Boevink visited friends in Manresa. Marion Pennings from Orange City visited J P Schutt's home. Rev and Mrs Snihers retired for a rest week visiting son Ray mond in Peoria. Vande Brake went to Rochester, Minnesota for Mayo Clinic exam. Mr and Mrs Borgman celebrated their wedding anniversary. A service was held at Central Reformed with Elmer Haverkamp officiating. Adrian Haverhols taken to Sacred Heart hospital in Le Mars for foot infection treatment. Mr and Mrs Peter Proper visited relatives in Folgerton, Minnesota. Commencement exercises at the high school were held in the auditorium Wednesday evening. C W Hart delivered the address on life and living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Center
Henry Mol
Roger
Grundy Center
John Boevink Motori
le Mars
Hattie Begink
Ed Heart Hospital
Margaret van Wyk
Sioux City
Junnior
State Park
Minna, Hilmers
le Marg
Harold Jongewaard
Cleveland
Ohio
RC. Jongeraard
Adelaide Boevink
Manrise
Marion Pennings
Orange City
J.P. Schutt
Adrian Haverhols
Sacred Heart Hospital
Peter Proper
Visiline Tives
Folgerton
Minn
C. W. Hart
Sosialogra
Notice to Patrons Warns of Youth Tresspassing Risks
Summer months bring trouble as boys climb freight cars and ride trains near railroad yards. The agent urges parents to cooperate to curb dangerous trespassing and bicycles on station platforms, noting railway safety rules and potential legal action if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aroun
Rathway Company
Saftey
I C. W. Jacobs
Rev Father O Rielly to mark fiftieth priesthood anniversary
Plans outline a police function at St Mary's Church in Rock Valley on Wednesday June 5 to celebrate Rev Father O Rielly's fifty years in the priesthood. He has spent twenty six of those years in Rock Valley. Further observance details will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelden
St., Ry’s
Rock Valley
Father O'Rielly
Farmers Elevators Serve Efficient Cooperative Model
A U S Department of Agriculture survey cited in the Farmers Elevator Guide shows farmers elevators cover most states and areas, serving about 200000 farmers with 125 members on average at each cooperative. It notes that more than half of the farmers served are not elevator members, yet efficiency sustains patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Heavy Downpour Ties Up Railway Traffic
A heavy Tuesday downpour caused railway disruption with tracks washed out four miles east of Rock Valley. The flood damaged fences and housed water in yards, though no livestock were reported drowned. Crews worked overnight to restore service by nine o'clock next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafic
Ed Bermet
Rock Valley
Class of Sixteen Receive Diplomas at Rock Valley High
The Rock Valley High School graduation was held at the Opera House Friday night. Sibley delivered a practical, well listened to address, stressing character. Judge Butter spoke on education’s value and the nation’s schooling, praising the graduates. Sixteen seniors, among the best class, received diplomas before a full house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T le Rock Valley High School
Opera House
Dude
Sibley
Judge Butter
Rock Valley
Buick Unveils Marquette Car Line At Midpriced Range
Buick announces the Marquette six model line including a six manner sedan and various coupes and phaeton options. The car emphasizes quality design and color options, with dealers nationwide preparing showrooms as public unveilings begin next Saturday. The Marquette features new industry firsts and a price point aimed to appeal to a broad market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
Epa
America
Rene Keen
mott@ing
Wanted U S Mail Carrier For Two Day Trail
A brief notice seeks a male mail carrier, over age thirty, to work two days a week between post stations. Apply at the local office for more details.
Local items from Rock Valley and area deepen connections
Notes from Rock Valley and surroundings recount visits by Sheldon families and local residents. Sunda y gatherings include De Boer and Winters kin, and the Silver Jubilee at a local church drew attendees. Rain Monday night and Tuesday revived dry ground, aiding newly planted corn.
Washington Township Farm Bureau Meeting Friday
Washington Township Farm Bureau will meet Friday evening in the Mc Nallyball. Chairman Henry Benit Jr. announces the annual twine burning pool will be formed at this gathering. County Fair exhibit planning and a "Fair and Warmer" food farm movie will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Washington Township Farm, Bureau
McNally
Henry Benit Jr
News items from 20 years ago around local residents
Mrs James Keneen returning from extended visit to Fre e or Lymen county plans to file a claim. W Hakes received coin s postmaster and assumed post office duties. Andrew Oakland arrived from childhood home area for a visit with brother Amos near town. Kate and Frances Higgins returned to Canada after visiting Rock Valley relatives. Mathew Edwards of Tancastee Wis visited daughter Mrs Will Thomas. Frank Henningfeld Trewin Cogswell George and Andy Kessler traveled to Orange City for civil service exam. C G ME Elder returned from South Dakota with nursery stock delivery. Fred Relander Jeff visited parents at Hudson and River Falls Wis. J A Cartland attended Sioux City events for W J picnic. Mr and Mrs Phil Mimnaugh left for Hanesek Minn to plan future home. Mimnaugh owns a Hancock restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Keneen
Het Ter
John Doherty
Free
Lymen County
W. Hakes
Large
Andrew Oakland
Amos Oakland
Amos Oakland What Lives Near Town Aisses
Kate
Frances Higgins
Thomas Higgins
Rock Valley
Canada
John Higgins
Mathew Edwards
Tancastee Wis
Lattter Yart
Will Thomas
Frank Henningfeld
Trewin Cogswell
George
Andy Kessler
and Mies
Phil. Mimnaugh
Mondiy
Hanesek
Minn
Hom
Mimnaugh
Hancock
Canton Store Robbed In Nighttime Break In
A Canton store was robbed Sunday night as criminals entered through a rear cellar and basement, stealing merchandise worth a large sum. They failed to break into the main store via a trap door with an axe ram, fled before pursuit, leaving the cellar door torn from its hinges. No trace of the robbers was found, with Farmers Leader noting Canton as a frequent meeting point for such burglars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Advertising snippets from Keller Studio and Balkema sale
An ad offers film development at Keller Studio on Third Street Beresford with a free enlargement, plus a for sale listing for a new track box measuring 6x12 feet with patent endgate from Balkema located 3 miles west and 1 1/2 miles south of Rock Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fhoto
Keller Studio
Third Street
Beresford
Balkema
Rock Valley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fichid
Central Auto CO
P. B. van Gosterhout
Pres
C. A. Walhof
Vice- Press
Rozeboom
Cashier
Pulman
Asst
State Bank of
Rock Valley, Iowa
Bayyl
U. 5
Bhens
John de Boer
Sheldon
al de Boer
George Winters
Sion City
Wit. Schouten
Gertrude Langen
Ed. Hevern
Aardlawood Sumlay
L. FP
Siylie
Bea
Leslie Smith
West Allis
Wis
Wedneesday
King Rock Valley
Smith
J. G. Stuckenbruck
I. B. Eldredge Ray Bills
Martha M. Large
A. F Schemmer
C.F. Schlund
Frans Moeller
Est
W. W. Johnson
W. J. Heffernan Herman Helmer
Thos, Cullinan
John G. de Vries
Anden
Basel
John McKeegan
Frank A. Large
Herman Schmidt
Mrs
P. Mulder
Wn. P. Moeller
McGill
John A. Schmidt
Grace J. Large
Maude Ellis
Lydia Smith
First National Bank
Rockvalley, Iowa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!