Local High School Declamatory Contest Planned for Nov 26
Public School News notes that about twenty two pupils are preparing for the declamatory contest under Alias Iverson with a special coach arriving next Monday. Armistice Day program featured orchestra, Susie Vander Laan reading a paper and Mr Vanden Berg speaking on the day’s significance. No classes Armistice Day, Thanksgiving week. Christmas vacation set for Dec 19 4 PM to Jan 5 9 AM. Board met with full attendance as Supt May attends state teachers convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alias Iverson
Grate
Hendrikt Vogelzang
Lois Roorda
Elsie van Beek
Hattie Vkstra
Susie Vander Laan
Vanden Berg
F. E. Fowler
EB. M. Brown
Don May
Iowa Teachers Association
Des Moines
Miss Lammmers
Miss Lammers
Miss Fitzgerald
Board of Education
Death of Adrien De Witt in Rock Valley
Adrien De Witt died at his Rock Valley area home after a brief illness on Sunday. Born in Holland in 1594 he immigrated to the United States as a child and later moved to this vicinity about thirteen years ago. He leaves his wife Bertha Snieders and five children, aged up to nine, plus his parents and three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held at the Christian Reformed church in Rock Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sh ‘An de Witt
Rock Valley
Adriair de With
Holland Arn
Kansas
de Witt
Bertha, Snieders
Sioux Center
Aso
John de Witt
Dick de Groat
Sam Kacima
Hattie de Witt
Fort
Joe
Harry de Witt
Christian Reformed Church
Local Team Wins First Game For Rock Valley Boys Basketball
Rock Valley high school boys basketball opened the season with a decisive 32 to 4 win over Newkirk on Friday evening. Coach Vanden Berg used a deep lineup led by forwards Akin Knorr, Murphy. center Bergsma. guards Dennis, Bersborecy with subs flowing in to boost the score. Newkirk’s standouts included Vande Berg and brothers John and Peter Blom, who battled hard but were unable to stop the Rock Valley surge. An earlier preliminary p lay produced a separate contest featuring Dick Brandsma, Robert Vis, Russel Brandts, Donald Vander Stowe and Lawrence Gran defeating the team led by John Kersbergen, Hein Kosters, Rich ard Van Zee, Milton Vander Stowe and Allen Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vine Rock Valley
Newkirk
Vanden Berg
Akin
Snorr
Murphy
Miller
Dennis
Nick Kersbergen
Hessel Masters
Vandeir Berg
Knorr
Bergsma
Bersborecy
Bergstha
Hezel Kosters
Rock Valley
Vande Berg
John
Peter Blom
Dick Brandsma
Robert Vis
Russel Brandts
Donald Vander Stowe
Lawrence Gran
John Kersbergen
Hein Kosters
Richard van Zee
Milton Vander Stowe
Allen Snyder
Methodist Church Notes
The Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs John Grosseniurg's home next week with invitations issued and members urged to bring another lady. Eighteen Junior Choir members performed last Sunday and assist with Sunday programs. Fyworth League service hosted twenty five attendees with active discussions. Rev George Roberts formerly of Africa will speak Monday night November 24 at 8 00 with special music and educational religious work highlighted. Primary and family department pupils will gather for Sunday school opening and closing exercises each Sunday in the main room. Parents should ensure timely pickup and inform teachers if departure occurs early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid
John Grosseniurg
A Grosseniurg
The
Fyworth League
Desson
George Roberts
Africa
Roberts
Social Events In Rock Valley During Past Week
Rock Valley residents attended a string of social occasions last week. J A Gartland hosted a Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs J R Coyer and daughter and Mr and Mrs Jobin Grossenbnrg. A Rebekah lodge social followed at the TO. O. F. hall with about twenty five in attendance. Mrs J W Jacobs hosted a dinner party in Sioux Falls with several Rock Valley guests. A Granville salary meeting featured Frank Miles editor of the Legionaire. Mrs Landinis hosted the Rock Valley Literary Club with a program on the evolution of boat travel. The Antique and Curiosity Show at the Methodist Ladies’ Hall drew good crowds and over 100 dollars was raised. Mrs Gerrit Ver Meulen hosted a post party at her home with prizes awarded. Dinner guests at the Joh Drang home included Mrs Ted Nolderie of Minneapolis and Mrs Meys. A progressive rock party was held at the Wm Bergsma home with several couples attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Gartland
J. W. Jacobs
Sioux Falls
Rock Valley
BE. Eldredge
Frank Miles
The
Legionaire
Alt Wiggerman
I. L. Dixon
Frank O’mara
Landlnis
A. Hallony
Reguar
Ays. McKellar
Rozeboom
Gerrit Ver Meulen
John Droog
John Chert
John Coert
Wm. Bergsma
Guy Fade Weerd
Wm. Ver Hoof
Ted Nolderie
Minneapolis
Minn
Meys
L. Heemskerk
Johanna de Koster
Hull
Joh Drang
Stop Signs Project Aims to Improve Town Traffic Safety
At a recent meeting the Town Council authorized the clerk to order two supplementary Stop Signs for the fag-pole intersection east of the First National Bank and north of the State Bank corner. The Hap rubber signs deter damage and aid observation, with strict enforcement urged to prevent accidents and align with Safety First.
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First National’ Bank
State Bank
Schol
Lovaldri
Ins
Hazzardous
Pheasant Hunter Seeks Town Support to Protect Birds
A farmer writes that accusations against pheasants have grown as season ends. He argues pheasants aid fields by eating pests and insect carrion, noting少disease and reduced potato pests from sprays. He urges townspeople to join in conservation to safeguard crops next year.
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Tns
News Items of 29 Years Ago at Jefferson and Surrounding Areas
Delia and Dora Murphy were at Jefferson this week. Mrs. E Buck arrived home from a visit with relatives and friends. Attorney W C Leonard and Wm Thomas were county fair part of the week. E J Doherty returned from Edna SD with stock and will prove up in about a month. Mr and Mrs S M Compton and son Cecil retired to Newton IA after a week with Mr Compton's brother M B Smith. A Jay, John Gebhardt, Barney Doherty and Jake Kool delivered election returns to the county seat. D Roelofs and wife and baby of Lismore MN guests at AL Roelofs' home. Wright Homes of Doon and A L Sarker of Hopkinton IA visited. Wobb es left Spencer for Rock Valley with a new position. John Lehhowd and Hol Heevern in Orange City. juror and election clerk duties. Mr and Mrs John Wen and Hattie left for Leota MN after a pleasant week. Mr and Mrs J Driessen mourn their four-year-old child's death. funeral Tuesday at the home led by Rev Holweirda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iss Delia
Dora Murphy
Jefferson
E. Buck
W. C. Leonard
Wit Thomas
E. J. Doherty
Claiu
Edna
Wright
Doon
A. L. Sarker
Hopkinton
Iowa
Be CW
Renshaw
Spencer
Woobes
Eldredge
Rock Valley
John Lehhowd
Hol Heevern
Orange City
Signx Township
John Wen
Laughter Hattie
Leota
Minn
C.D. Brum A
Jane van Otterson
Electric ranges and refrigerators on special offer now
Iowa Public Service Company district manager Dennis promotes two special offers for electric ranges and electric refrigerators to save time for women at home. He argues modern appliances provide freedom and reliable food storage in any season, stressing practical benefits and ongoing promotions. A birth notice follows: Mr and Mrs Chas Kooi ma welcomed a daughter on Monday November 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Je. Dennis
Iowa Public Service Company
Shy
Dennis
Rock Valley Wins Side Walk Injunction Suit
Judge Bradley ruled for the town of Rock Valley in a sidewalk injunction suit brought by property owners on Fripp Avenue. The council had ordered the walks under city ordinances, with bids already advertised and protests welcome before construction. The decision cites that 30 day notice was not required after timely protests and that funds and weather concerns justified early execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
Rock Valley
Soliethne
Fripp Avenue
Diamond
Shekton
Ie Junction
Christian Reformed Church announces 9 30 Holland service
The Christian Reformed Church in Holland holds a 9:30 service for Lord's Day 31 with a sermon on the key of the Kingdom of Heaven and a Bible reading from Luke. Explains catechism classes for youth and a forthcoming congressional meeting to elect elders and deacons. Martha Circle plans a Thanksgiving Eve fundraiser for the Christian school. A girls club for missions will present a program. all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Reformed Church
Holland
Kingdom of Heaven
Mt. Holland
Luke
Seth
Thiaver
Martha Cirele
Hearuit of the Christian School
Local Families Visit in Sioux City and Sheldon Trip
Mrs. Catherine Bownard and Miss Anna Mae Lowery visited friends in Sioux City on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Linkenhiel and daughters Mae Mildred and Lurile from Rock Rapids visited Rock Valley friends Sunday. Linkenhiel then took a train to Sheldon to attend an interiers convention held there on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Bownard
Anna Mae Lowery
Sioux City
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C. Rozeboom
J.B. Walhof
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Chas. Kooima
Gil
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