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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1935
Page
4
Contractors and suppliers consider options for an $8,500 house remodeled to showcase FHA home modernization. The plan was to be awarded by lottery but authorities ruled it illegal and halted ticket sales. Sponsors now attempt to sell the house and refund ticket purchasers.
Charles W. Atkinson, a farmer near Ladora Iowa, saves obituaries clipped from newspapers to build his family history. He began the project to trace his lineage and now has gathered more than 2000 obituaries, finding joy in the hobby much as others enjoy stamps or coins.
Thomas OConnell of Tana Iowa planned a long ear sculpture for the Cam a Corn festival by joining several ears. He found ears varied in size shape and color making it impossible to fit together and had to abandon the idea.
T G Libby recalls teaching a rural school near Sibley 87 years ago and the rough early days. A low mood period, rail line transients often rode freights past the school, nocturnal visitors offered bids for shelter, and window breakage was common but no lasting damage remained.
The 45 cent corn loan, continuation of the 1933 policy, was approved after talks among Henry Wallace Chester Davis and Jesse H. R. Jones. Loans open after Dec 1 to co operating corn producers who store husked grain in sealed farm cribs, with grade and warehousing rules.
For the first eight months of 1935 a typical American family spent 21.33 on ten basic foods with 11.84 for processing and distribution while the farmer received 9.49, about 44.49 percent of the total retail value. the estimate derives from a Labor Department budget study of 31,900 families.
Sioux county farmers organize Minute Men to protect farming industry with clear minds and determination. County Agent Nicol leads the group, now completed in about 20 counties with 6500 members. The purpose is to relay timely agricultural information, discuss important topics, and plan future meetings.
Geelan, a 60 year old farmer near Ayrshire Iowa, claims the hard luck championship of the state after suffering injuries at least six times annually over 24 years. He has used crutches 12 times in four years and endured blood poisoning from nails and near-severing accidents while chopping wood and other incidents.
Stoute wheeled to a halt along a Street at Council Binits Town after a 4 boy stepped into the road. He feared injury but the youngster emerged unscathed, claiming the incident was his fault and walked away.
Mrs Will Obrecht of Rolfe Iowa recovered her diamond rings after they vanished two months earlier. The wedding ring was loose in the mailbox with no clues left about the disappearance. The couple had suspected misplacement until persistent searching finally found the jewelry.
In Lenox Iowa a dog named HOG adapts after hind legs are injured. The animal learns to balance on its forepaws and drags its hind legs to move, showcasing resilience and self training by J B Wood.
Admiral Richard Byrd, far from home for his forty seventh birthday, spent the day with 250 homeless boys at Boys Town near Omaha. He entered Father Flanagan's home in uniform, received a standing salute, and promised to visit again when in the vicinity. The event marked a rare public engagement on his lecture tour.
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