High School Declamatory Contest Set For Nov 26
Public School notes show the high school declamatory contest planned for the evening of Wednesday November 26 with about twenty two pupils in training under Mise Iverson until a special coach arrives. Armistice Day observances included an high school program with orchestra reading and remarks by Mr Vanden Berg. No school on Armistice Day Thanksgiving week and Christmas vacation scheduled from December 19 to January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Iverson
Hendrika Vogelzang
Lois Roorda
Elsie van Beek
Hattie Akstra
Susie Vander Laan
Vanden Berg
F. E. Fowler
E. M. Brown
Don May
Iowa Teachers Association
Des Moines
Miss Lammers
Death of Adrian De Witt in Rock Valley
Adrian De Witt died at his Rock Valley area home after a brief illness. Born April 11, 1894 in Holland, he married Bertha Snieders in 1920 and left a wife and five children aged under ten. He is survived by his parents, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held at the Christian Reformed church in Rock Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vian de Witt
Rock Valley
Adrian de Witt
Holland
Kansas
de Witt
Bertha Snieders
Sioux Center
John de Witt
Dick de Groot
Sam Kooima
Hattie de Witt
Fvett
Joe
Harry de Witt
Christian Reformed Church
Rock Valley boys rout Newkirk in season opener
Rock Valley high school defeated Newkirk 32 to 4 as coach Vanden Berg tested a deep bench. Notable players Akin Knorr Bergsma Miller Dennis Nick Kersbergen Hessel Kosters and guard trio impressed. Substitutes in both halves kept scoring pace and lots of credit went to Vanden Berg’s versatile lineup and effort from Newkirk’s Vande Berg and Bloms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley High School
Newkirk
Vanden Berg
Akin
Knorr
Murphy
Bergsma
Miller
Dennis
Nick Kersbergen
Hessel Kosters
Kersbergen
Hesel Kosters
Rock Valley
Vande Berg
John
Peter Blom
Methodist Church Notes Highlight Busy Aid Meeting
The Ladies Aid plans a large gathering at Mrs. John Grossenburg home next Wednesday with invitations issued and members urged to bring guests. Eighteen youths sang with the Junior Choir last Sunday and Epworth League attendees totaled about twenty five. Rev. George Roberts, formerly of Africa, will preach Monday night November 24 at 8 00 with special music and an address on his work in that field. Primary and Junior Sunday school pupils should meet in the main room for opening and closing exercises and parents are asked to assist in caring for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid
John Grossenburg
Epworth League
Jesson
George Roberts
Africa
Roberts
J. A. Gartland
I. E. Coyer
Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
J. ‘W. Jacobs
Sioux Falls
Rock Valley
I. BE. Eldredge
I. C. Suter
Frank Large
J. M. Collenbaugh
C. B. Jacobs
G. W. Kessler
County Legion and Auxiliary
Granville
Frank Miles
The
Legionaire
J. C. Wiggerman
Holua
J. L. Dixon
Clara Miller
Frank O’mara
Landhuis
Gerrit Ver Meulen
Jom Droog
John Coert
John. Droog
Wm. Bergsma
Guy Vande Weerd
Wm. Ver Hoeft
Ted Kolderie
Minneapolis
Minn
Meys
L. Hee
Stop Signs to Improve Road Safety at Key Intersections
Town Council approves two Hap rubber stop signs to be installed east of the First National Bank and north of the State Bank corner. Officials aim to curb ignoring curb signs since Highway 18 relocation. Signs should enhance pedestrian crossings and reduce accidents by promoting universal driver compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
State Bank
Marshall
Pheasant Hunters Call for Humane Outlook as Season Ends
A writer urges restraint on pheasant culling, arguing the birds are beneficial insect eaters and crops would suffer if they vanish. The piece notes abnormal depredation last spring but says overall damage is not widespread and appeals to farmers and townspeople to support conserving pheasants for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre
Sam
Visitors and residents frequent local Iowa town in 29 years ago item
Miss Delia and Dora Murphy visited Jefferson 8. D. Week. Mrs. I Buck returned from Inwood after a short visit. W C Leonard and Will Thomas toured the county seat. E J Doherty came home from Edna 8. D. stock arrival for claim. will prove up in about a month. Compton and Cecil of Newton IA visited M B Smith and kin. local trips to Orange City for election returns. Wright Homes Doon IA and A L Barker Hopkinton IA visited Renshaw home. Will Fobes left Spencer for Rock Valley. Schlund and Heevern in Orange City for jury and election returns. Wassen family left for Leota MN after a pleasant visit. Driessen couple mourn death of four weeks old baby. funeral by Rev Tolweirda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia
Dora Murphy
Jefferson
I. Buck
Inwood
W. C. Leonard
Will Thomas
E. J. Doherty
Edna
S. M. Compton
Cecil
Newton
Iowa
Eldredge
Rock Valley
John Schlund
Ed Heevern
Orange City
Sioux Township
John Wassen
Hattie
Leota
Minn
C.D. Brant
Jane van Otterloo
J. Driessen
J. H Tolweirda
Special Offers On Electric Ranges And Refrigerators
A district Iowa Public Service Company manager extols electric ranges and refrigerators for kitchen ease and reduced waste. She notes winter refrigeration importance and announces two special offers to help more women adopt these appliances. Also reports the birth of a girl to Mr and Mrs Chas Kooi ma on Monday November 3rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. Dennis
District Inn
Anager
Iowa Public Service Company
Shelso
Mr. Dennis
Chas. Kooima
Rock Valley Wins Side Walk Injunction Suit
Judge Bradley ruled against Rock Valley sidewalk injunction plaintiffs, upholding the town of Rock Valley. Property owners on Tripp avenue contested cost assessment after walks were installed under council supervision and 60 day notice. Officials argued 30 days sufficient and protests not filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
Rock Valley
Tripp Avenue
Diamond
Sheldon
Christian Reformed Church Services and Events
The Christian Reformed Church in Holland lists Sunday services at 9 30 and 2 00 pm with catechism study on Lords Day 31 and Luke 18 28 5 as text. Catechism classes for youth, a Monday 1 30 pm congregational meeting to elect elders and deacons, a Martha Circle Thanksgiving sale for the Christian school, and a missions club program by local girls. all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Reformed Church
Holland
Kingdom of Heaven
Martha Circle
Christian School
Visitors and travels span Sioux City to Sheldon
Mrs. Catherine Bowland and Miss Anna Mae Lowery visited Sioux City Tuesday to see friends. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Linkenhiel of Rock Rapids with daughters Mae Mildred and Lucile visited Rock Valley Sunday. My Linken heil rode the train to Sheldon for a Snitchers convention held there Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Bowland
Anna Mae Lowery
Sioux City
Friends
C. B. Linkenhiel
Mae
Mildred
Lucile
Rock Rapids
Rock Valley
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Adrain DE Witt
Dick Brandsma
Robert Vis
Russel Brandts
Donald Vander Stowe
Lawrence Grau
John Kersbergen
Hein Kosters
Richard van Zee
Milton Vander Stowe
Allen Snyder
Methodist Church
State Bank OF
ING
P, van der
N. Kooima Estate
DE King
Chris Hop
van Oosterhout
Preg
G. A. Walhof
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