Young Man Killed in Auto Accident Near Alvord
Eher Van Den Top, seventeen, died instantly when his Ford roadster swerved off a bridge two and a half miles north of Alvord and plunged over the side. He was en route to his brother's home to overhaul the car. his brother followed and found him unconscious. Born in Rock Valley, he was the son of G J Vanston Top and leaves parents, six brothers, and three sisters. Funeral at home and Old Reformed church in Rock Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eher Vanden Top
Alvord
Elmer
Scott
Sppand
Mer Vanden Top
Rock Valley
Inwood
G. J. Vanston Top
Old’ Reformed
Ver Hoef
Sioux Center
Christian Reformed Church Service Schedule and Youth Talk
The Christian Reformed Church invites all for a 9:30 A M Holland service with Lord's Supper, a 2:00 P M Holland Serio and sermon, and a 7:45 P M Young People's Meeting led by Pastor Gritter on what kind of friends to choose. The event aims to raise funds to support an Indian child for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Reformed Church
J. Gritter
Holland
Fife
Borsday
Ashers
Gratitude for Helpers and Weekend Local Notices
A reader thanks the men who pulled their car through water Tuesday evening and expresses appreciation for the service. The notice also mentions Saturday specials at Roelofs Vander Bek's Valley Poultry Yards and Cash Buyers of Poultry and Eggs, plus a charity event at Kessler's Pavilion next Wednesday and a family visit to Marion, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Van't
Roelofs & Vander Bek's
Valley Poultry Yards
Kessler’s Pavillion
Prank Large
W. W. Johnson
Young Man Injured in Picnic Diving Accident
A Western Academy of Hull party at a Rock River picnic near Rock Valley saw Henry Vermeer dive from a raft twice. He struck his head on a rock, dislocating a neck vertebra. He was rushed to a hospital, neck placed in a cast, and he began to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Academy of Hull
Rock River
Rock Valley
Henry Vermeer
Mrs. L. B. Long Dies in Rock Valley Tuesday
Mrs. L B Long of Rock Valley died Tuesday morning at her home after a two year illness. Born August 31 1903 at Hudson C, she grew up with grandparents in Bludson and studied music at Yankton College. She married L B Long on November 7 1922 and left behind husband, grandfather, five siblings in Oregon, an aunt in Nebraska, and many friends. Funeral at 1245 p.m. Friday at the home, then burial in Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Long
Rock Valley
Hudson, & C
Hexius
Oregon
Nebraska
Hudson
Practice game recap prompts Hull win over Hulls team
A practice game Monday night ended 10 to 8 in favor of Hull. A potential swing point was Van Zee attempting to steal second with the bases full in the final inning. Vander Bek and Murphy performed well and the manager Hansen invites all eligible boys to join at the Corner Drug Store for signups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
van Zee
Vander Bek
Murphy
Haya
Hansen
Used Cars For Sale Listing From 1920s Era
Ford coach in splendid condition 1925 model. 1924 Overland Sedan offered as a bargain. 1923 Ford Coupe described as a good buy. 1995 Dodie Graham listed with 1/2 ton truck and stock rack. Model 90 Touring in good running condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodiie Graham
Bal Concerts Start Wednesday Night This Summer
Open air band concerts begin Wednesday night at 8 30 pm and run each Wednesday through the summer. The band now numbers about fifty members with several new players after months of practice. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiveryone
Sioux Center News Items Highlights Local Visits and Events
Dr and Mrs Henry Mol and son Roger of Grundy Center visited at the home of Mrs Mol’s parents Mr and Mrs BE Vermeer My and Mrs John Boeyink drove to Le Mars to see Miss Hattie Eyrink at Sacred Heart hospital Miss Margaret Van Wyk of Sions City spent the weekend with her parents I and Van Wyk The Junior and Senior Classes of the Sioux Center High School left for State Park on Thursday Nina Hilmers of Le Mars spent the weekend with her family Harold Jongewaard visiting from Cleveland Ohio at his mother’s home Adelaide Boeyink visited friends in Maurice Marion Pennings of Orange City visited the J P Schutt home Rev and Mrs Lubbers returned from a visit with their son Raymond in Peoria St Bert Vande Brake went to Rochester Minn for Mayo Clinic exam Adrian Haverhols to the Sacred Heart hospital Le Mars for infection treatment Peter Proper spent a few days with relatives in Mdgerton Minn Commencement exercises held at the High School. C W Hart sociology professor at Iowa City spoke on This Business of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Center
Henry Mol
Roger
Grundy Center
Elf Ithe State Park
Nina Hilmers
le Marg
Harold Jongewaard
Cleveland
Ohio
R. CO. Jongewaard
Adelaide Boeyink
Maurice
Marion Pennings
Orange City
J. P. Schutt Horne Sinamay
Adrian Haverhols
Sarred Heart Hospital
le Mars
Peter Proper
Mdgerton
Minn
Wenesaay
C. W. Hart
Iowa City
Notice to Patrons Warns Against Youths at Railway Yards
Railroad official C. W. Dazobs urges cooperation with parents to curb dangerous teen trespass and bicycle riding on station platforms and yards during summer break. He notes repeated talks with boys and warns that legal authorities may be involved if infringements continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Dazobs
Agont Csigony
Golden Jubilee at St Mary's Roak Valley Observance Planned
Plans are underway in Rock Valley for the Golden Jubilee of Rev Father O'Rielly marking fifty years in the priesthood with a ceremony at St Mary's church on Wednesday June 5. Local preparations reflect twenty six years of his service in Rock Valley and further details are promised later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mary’s Church
Roak Valley
Father O’rielly
Rock Valley
Farmers Elevators Serve 900000 Farmers
The Farmers Elevator Guide cites a U S Department of Agriculture survey showing elevators cover one fifth of the nation and serve 900 000 farms. The average company has 136 members but 251 farmer patrons, with half of the farmers not yet members. The report argues farmers can run efficient elevators and attract nonmembers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Farmers Eevator Guide
Heavy Downpour Ties Up Railway Traffic
A Tuesday downpour rivaled the 1926 flood in severity, halting rail traffic as tracks washed out and water three feet deep flooded yards near the creamery. The eastbound flyer was rerouted to Rock Valley, trains remained idle overnight while workers repaired the line. Property damage included fences and a basement flood, with livestock moved to higher shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MD Do Smet
Niles
Rock Valley
Flyer
Sons of Men
Buick Unveils Marquette In Six-Model Line
Buick prepares nationwide display week for the Marquette, a new six model line led by the Two-door Seadan Four-door Sedan Business Coupe Special Coupe and Phaeton. The car emphasizes quality design, performance, and serviceability with scientifically developed color options and mid price range aiming for broad public access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Wen
Buick
Buick Denters
America
Saurilay
Buiels
Wanted U 8 Mail Carrier Seeks Work
Fragmentary classified notice seeks a mail carrier helper. The readable text hints at a request for youth ages eight or older to perform mail delivery duties with pay. The garbled OCR obscures names dates or location details.
Rock Valley High School Honors Sixteen Graduates
The Rock Valley high school graduation exercise Friday night featured Judge Buller of Sibley delivering the class address noted for practicality and character. Judge Butler spoke on the value of education, comparing local schools with others and tracing the growth of the American system. Sixteen seniors completed the course in what was described as one of the best graduating classes, with a full house attending to congratulate the graduates.
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Rock Valley High School
Judge Buller
Sibley
Rock Valley
Short Local News Highlights From Around Town
Wm Stephens went to Sioux Falls to visit his Bo in hospital. John De Boer of Sheldon visited his parents Mr and Mrs M De Boer. Christian School graduation exercises to be held in Charstown May 30. Mrs George Winters of Sioux City visited Mr and Mrs Win Schouten. Miss Gurtende Langen Mrs Tu Murphy and Ed Heyern attended the Silver Jubilee of the priest at Larvlyrood Sunday. Supt and Mrs L W Singlie dined with locals in Sheldon Sunday. Bee printed a day early for Decoration Day. Lydie Smith of West Allis arrived to visit Howl Valley relatives. Mrs Stith's mother Mr Hirsch ingen is quite sick. Prof Forest Fowler, Sloan superintendent, visited Rock Valley relatives. Mrs Powler is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Grossenburg. Peter Vander Meer returned from Chicago baker school. Gambier of Orange City noted. A welcome rain Monday night into Tuesday morning revived dry soil and aided newly planted corn. the best farm move this season.
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Stephens
Sioux Falls
John de Boer
Sheldon
M. de Boer
Sunay
Christian School
Tay
George Winters
Sioux City
Win
Schouten
Gurtende Langen
Tu Murphy
Ed, Heyern
Hirschingen
Forest Fowler
Sloan
Town
Rock Valley
Powler
John Grossenburg
Peter Vander Meer
Chicago
Gambier
Orange City
Washington Township Meeting Friday
The Washington Township Paint Bureau will meet Friday evening in Wall at Me, Nally. Chairman Henry Benit Jr. announces the annual twine buying pool and County Bair exhibit planning. A farm movie titled Pair and Warmer will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Nally
Henry Benit Jr
Village News Roundup of Local Ills and Happenings
Mrs James Koneen leaves for Jigman county to file a claim. A W Hakes becomes postmaster and Largo becomes cashier at First National Bank. Andrew Oakland visits from Pronway and Kate and Frances Higgins return to Canada. Mathew Edwards visits daughter in Rock Valley area. Several indviduals attend civil service exam for rural carrier. Mr and Mrs Pred Relander visit Hudson and River Palle. Gartland attends Sioux City magiors for M Wy picnic. Mimnaugh to Trancock Minn for restaurant venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Koneen
John Dohenly
Jigman County
A. W. Hakes
Largo
Andrew Oakland
Amos Oakland
Kate Aml Vrances Higgins
Bee
Thomas Higgins
Rock Valley
Canada
Joln Higgins
Mathew Edwards
Tancaster
Wis
Will Thomas
Prank Hentingfield
Irwin Cogswell
George
Andy Kessler
Range City
Civil Service
C. M
South Dakota
Steel
Pred Relander
Thei Pivents
Hudson
River Palle
TA. Gartland
Sioux
M. Wy
Jane My
Phil. Mimnaugh
Trancock
Minn
Mimnaugh
Canton Store Robbery Report Blame Night Thieves
Canton witnesses report a Sunday night robbery at the Penny Store. Thieves smashed a basement window with an axe and carried away considerable merchandise. A separate attempt to access the main store failed when frightened away. No trace of the offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qin
Lyanee
Rene Vellier
Fan Lingesua
Lars
Collagaj
Canton
Davry
Photo Finishing and Enlargements at Keller Studio
Advertisement promising development and glass mounts with quick turnaround at Keller Studio 114 N Third Street Beresford. Also lists sale of a new 6x9 foot track hex with patent endgate at Balkema location 3 miles west and 14 miles south of Rock Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller Studi
Third Street
Beresford
Balkema
Rock Valley
Also Mentioned on This Page
P. B. van Oosterhout
C. A. Walhof
C. Rozebroom
F. J. Pulman
Asst
State Bank of
Rock Valley, Iowa
Bal
Eldredge Bay
Bilis
Martha M. Large
A. F
Schemmer C.F
Lehlund
Hans Moeller
Est
W. J. Heffernan Herman Helmer Thos, Oaltman
John G de Vries
Vanden Bose
John McKeegan
Frank
Herman Schmidt
P. Mulder
Wes. P. Moeller
McGill
John A. Schmidt
Grace J. Largo Mauds Ellis Lydia Fnith
First National Bank
Rocksvalley
Iowa
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