Notes From Our Public Schools Scene and Schedule
A report on first grade Indian life study and Pilgrim connection with a wigwam village setup. Second grade read aloud and family visits noted. Fourth to seventh grade projects for Thanksgiving, Armistice Day program items and songs listed. Freshman party, speed and accuracy medalists named. Basketball schedule lists numerous Nov and Jan games at various towns.
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Lena Ver Mule
Irene Kersbergen
America
Wilson
Irene Roarda
Mitton Vander Stowe
Don May
Flanders Pield
Evelyn Bretthaner
Dennis
Helen Roordaan
Dorothy Brandsma
Willard Shi
Irene Ruorda
Tungheon
Reek
Helen Ruth
Prances Smits
Harry Akin
Alviler
Rock Valley to Get New Super Service Station
The Griener Bros. plan a 50 by 330 foot service station and machine shop in Rock Valley with gasoline tires batteries and repair services. They will build a full basement store and expand to provide washing greasing and storage for cars. The project aims to start in early spring and will improve town amenities.
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Griener Bros
Main Street
Tire and Battery
Rock Valley
Wig Power Warsher
Lmechanics
Griever Bros
Ae Aly
Chen
Turkey Shoot Is A Complete Success At Seimonsma Farm
The Turkey Shoot on the Seimonsma farm one mile north of town Monday November 11 drew local participants and visitors. Favorable weather with a light wind kept the heated shed comfortable while guns fired from morning until late afternoon. Seventy five geese and one hundred ducks were claimed early, and thirteen turkeys remained to be awarded from the seventy birds stored for the event.
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Seimonsma
Dncig Fone
Doon News Items From Local Socials and Visits
Doon community notes describe Melvin Thompson of Sioux City visiting Des Moines area Thursday evening. Mrs Mike Gerdes hosted the National Aid Society at her home Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs BH Kramer and My land 3 A Warburg of Remsen visited in the John Drierdom Sunday. Mrs F and children of el in the Jakey Brinkhous home Monday. Hazel Blvd entertained rening with a light lunch. Mr and Mrs H Col Wh JicGundry hosted in Town Co Hobson Howe. Mr and Mrs A W Atueven and daughter Phyllis Mae spent Sunday afternoon at Rock Valley. Geraldine Visser and Emily Ross visiting in G Klock home at Sions. Andrew Klovstad visited T P Klovstad home at Valley Springs Saa Dakota Sunday.
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Des Moin
Melvin ‘Thompson
Sioux City Ealier
Mike Gerdes
Theational Aid Society
BH. Kramer
My. Land
A. Warburg
Remsen
Jaws
John Drierdom
Ma. F
Jakey Brinkhous
Mise
Hazel Blvd
Rening
Var
Wh. JicGundry
T. P. Klovstad
Valley Springs
Saa Dakota
Maurice Boys Schedule Notes for February Events
February dates show Maurice boys team activities. On the 14th they will be here, and on the 21st the Maurice squad travels to Maurice for a game. Local calendar outlines upcoming youth basketball dates and venues.
Local American Legion event to be held in Rock Wall
The local American Legion and Auxiliary unit plan an entertainment and county meeting in Rock Wall on Thursday evening November 2. More than 150 guests are expected. Mrs. Freda Kremer, former national vice president of the Auxiliary, will be principal speaker. District Commander TH. McBride, Auxiliary committee chairwoman Mrs. Zehna Wi Tel mit, and district service officer S2 Wolcott will also speak. After meetings, a meal will be served to ex-service men and their guests.
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Rock Wall
Srown
Freda Kremer
The
Auxilis
Unot
TH. McBride
Womer
Ausiliany
Zehna Wi Telmit
Parents warned as bridge crew works rail line
Jimmy Knox foreman of the construction crew building a railroad bridge west of town reports persistent child mischief on the span. Tracks are cleared before each train, but youngsters often enter after clearance, narrowly escaping danger as a train nears. He warns parents to keep children off the bridge while work continues and offers to explain the process to curious youths.
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Jimmy Knox
Childern
Duce
Cannot Imprison Wild Game in Jackson County
A Jackson County man fined $160 for confining four young raccoons. The state law bars captivity of wild birds or animals unless for lawful purposes such as hunting, selling, or breeding, requiring licenses and purchases from outside the state or from a licensed breeder within the state.
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Jackson County
Rock Valley triumphs in season opener over Newkirk
Rock Valley High School defeated Newkirk 24 to 16 in the gym, building a strong first-half lead and maintaining control with steady teamwork. Akin scored 16 points for Rock Valley, while Knorr and Miller anchored the defense and floor play, with De Vries showing promise in the second half.
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Rock Valley High School
Gyinasium
Newkirk
Lncal
Rock Valley
Akin
Knorr
Alvin Miller
Hessel
Hein Kosiers
Dennis
Willard
de Vries
Autos Collide on Hain Street Saturday
An automobile accident occurred on Hain Street in front of Roarda Garage Saturday evening. Barney Seimensma drove south on the right side as a westbound car attempted a pass, colliding with the Seimensma vehicle. None of the Seimensma occupants were injured. Miss Etegenga, passenger in the other car driven by John Rus of Crookston, suffered minor injuries. Rus reported the Seimensma lights blinded him and mist reduced visibility. Damage to the Seimensma car was about 360 dollars with additional repair needs noted.
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Roarda
Barney Seimensma
Miss _Etegenga
Peter Stegenga
John Rus
Crookston
Yim
Mr. Rus
Rathr
Joe
Millions of Geese Pass Over State in Danubian Report
Wild geese migrate across Qetuber state in a wide exodus, filling Hlottine lights and causing widespread noise and confusion. Observers note geese passing close to the ground and a uniform chorus heard across regions, signaling a large southern flight and substantial animal movement.
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Qetuber
Southland
Godbanket
Court records show divorce docket reductions in Polk County
Monday hearing before Judge Joseph E. Moyer of the Court of Domestic Relations reduced cases on the divorce docket due to lack of attorneys. Costs were assessed against plaintiffs. Nearly 177 new divorce petitions were filed for the November term starting Monday. The article notes risks of aircraft damage to property and life and reiterates insurance cautions about unpredictable airplanes.
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Court of Domestic Relatons
Polk County District Court
Gm i
Joseph E. Moyer
Atlonks
Newstems of Twenty Years Ago recalled in local notes
Mrs A J Schrimer left Tuesday for Emmetsburg to attend a friend's wedding. Mrs E S Thayer returned Monday from a western trip visiting Montana and Oregon. Kathryn Mitchell of Waterloo Iowa came Saturday to visit her brother S A Mitchell. Marie Grootes spent Friday and Saturday at the parental home. Geo Hibner Jett left Monday for Davenport as a Sioux County representative to the Grand Lodge. Hany Moeller takes his place in the Farmers Elevator. Robert Roantree and Mrs Roantree of Burlington Wis are visiting Sioux City. Matt Walpple was in Ashton last week managing his newly purchased farm. Mr and Mrs Janes Witzpatrick visit Maison and South Dakota relatives. Rundy Kessler traded a barn for land with W L McLean near the fair grounds. Postmaster A W Hukes attended the Hubbard banquet in Hawarden.
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A. J. Schrimer
Emmetsburg
E. S. Thayer
Montianna
Oregon
Kathryn Mitchell
Water Hoo
Iowa
S. A. Mitchell
Marie Grootes
Peterson
Geo. Hibner Jett
Davenport
Sioux County
Hany Moeller
Robert Roantree
Burlington
Wis
Roantree
Sioux City
Matt Walpple
Ashton
Mr. J
Minnesota
A.W. Hukes
Hawarden
Hubbard
Thanksgiving Day and the Pilgrim Story
A narrative recounts the first Thanksgiving as Governor Bradford proclaims a day of thanks. It describes native friends, a bountiful harvest, shared food under pines, preaching, and games. The message urges gratitude to God and a charitable, uplifting observance aligned with Pilgrim roots.
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Bradford
Heaven
Thanksgiving 1621 Real Time Pilgrims Celebrate First Day
A 1621 account recalls the Plymouth settlers facing a harsh first winter after arriving in December. Half the group perished, but 110 remained by spring. They endured scarcity, built shelter, and kept perseverance before the Mayflower voyage back statewide. They later celebrated a day of thanks for finding a home and peace.
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Plymouth
Bening
Ina Bury
Earrone
Rikkers Bride Brandsma Unite in Enwood Ceremony
Bert Rikkers of Hull and Gertrude Brandsma of Rock Valley wed at the First Reformed parsonage in Enwood on Wednesday evening November 6. The Rev Joln Rikkers officiated with Mrs Bert Ver Wey attending. Bride wore brown hat crepe. groom in blue suit. After a few days with relatives in Rock Valley and Hull, they will reside two miles west and three miles north of Pull.
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Bert Rikkers
Hull
Gertrude Brandsma
Rock Valley
Enwood
Joln Rikkers
Bert Ver
Mr. Rikkers
Rutger Rikkers
Mrs. Rikkers
Geo, Breamdsma
Rock Walter
Pull
Tune In on K G 0 November 17
P T Klein states he will be on air at Lions Falls South Dakota for Sunday afternoon entertainment. He plans to broadcast from the breaking station and invites listeners to tune in for entertainment and music.
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P. T. Klein
Lions Falls
S. D
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