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Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1930

Page

7

Public School News Notes Perfect Papers and Upcoming Events

The school reports several pupils with perfect Spelline papers including Henri etta Vande Velde Elsie Van Beck Lois Roorda Hurger Velgersdyk Hendrika Vogelzans Martha Van Holland Janet Vande Velde No school Thursday and Friday Nov 27 28 A new manual training course from the State Department of Public Instruction Don May to judge the local high school declamatory contest at Hawarden Friday night Mary and Margaret Rielly to be on noon daily next week End of the second six weeks Report cards issued early next week Parent signature merely acknowledges card seen School thanks attendees of the Newkirk basketball game Public at events supported without district funds Iowa High School Athletic Association meeting in Des Moines to coordinate debate declamation music and athletics dates Special music for the declamatory contest next Wednesday night New basketball suits anticipated Programs for declamatory contest include Wesselink Letka God Remembers Visia Dodeward Madame Butterfly Dorothy Tuynman Rich Guy Winifred Falsuin No 11 Susie Vander Laan Laidtdie Helen Roorda Humorous Ladies Aid at the Local Theatre Bedstine Dorothy Brinkhals Pleasant Half Hour at the Beach at the Swimming Pool Jessie Dykstra At the Declam Contest Frances Smits The Old Old Story Hein Kosters Special twsie for the contest

Henrietta Vande Velde Elsie van Beck Lois Roorda Hurger x Velgersdyk Hendrika Vogelzans Martha van Holland Janet Vande Velde Wek State Department of Public Institution Don May Hig Hawarden Fowler Mary Margaret Rielly Newkirk Des Moines Iowa High School Athletic Ass Iowa Teachers’ Ass'n Athletic Ass'n Wesselinkamy Letka Sith iGod Visia Dodeward Dorothy Tuynman Rich Guy Winifred ‘Falsuin Susie Vander Laan Laidtdie Helen Roorda Geraldine Brinkmis Bedtine Dorothy Brinkhals Louisa Gayer

Incal High Declamatory Contest Set Next Wednesday

Declamatory contest at Incal High School to be held in the high school room on or near November 26. Oratorical section starts at 7 PM with dramatation at 8 PM for late arrivals. Admission 95, 20 and 15 cents for adults and high school students and staff. Coaches include Me Fowler.预计为Rock Valley史上最出色比赛之一.

Me. FL. Fowler Rock Valley

Chemical Fire Extinguishers Described As Valuable Farm Aid

Jackson county farmer Skoll champions chemical fire extinguishers after a devastating farm fire that destroyed barns but left the house standing. He cites Elmer Bowman urging farmers to have one or two extinguishers, noting two units at Buckhony Creamery were used to save the garage, a corn crib, and the dwelling house.

Hel Skoll Jackson County Elmer Bowman Skott

Pedestrian Safety Rule Backed by Highway Officials

A public instruction bulletin cites rising highway traffic as a hazard to schoolchildren and endorses walking on the left side facing traffic. W H Roat of the Town Highway Commission urged the measure, stressing visibility and time to step aside for oncoming vehicles.

Department of Public Instruction Lowa W. H. Roat Ghway Commission State Highway Commission Trate

Record distance results from Des Moines county seats

A new chart ranks Iowa county seats by distance to Des Moines. Rock Rapids in Lyon county leads at 279 miles, followed by Sibley in Osceola county at 255 miles and Waukon in Allamakie county at 235 miles. Every county seat now connects to Des Moines by paved or graveled highways.

Des Moines Rock Rapids Lyon County Iowa Sibley Osceola County Waukon Allamakie

Social Events in Rock Valley Past Week

Rock Valley social life reported a week of gatherings from Orange City visitors to local bridge clubs and Legion meetings. Highlights include the Van Qort family dinner, Miss Asperta Cummings hosting friends, Thursday bridge at Mrs Clay McKeeson, and a Lady and Legion luncheon with officer elections. A November 1 family gathering at G W Rozeboom in Sioux Center and a 20th wedding anniversary for the Covers were noted, along with club meetings, a Methodist parlor gathering, and plans for a Bazaar and Supper on December 6.

Asperta Cummings Carl Blessing Wmn. Bogarter Clu Clay McKeeson Legion and Auxiliary C.D A. Hall Legion W. B. Hansen H. J. Long John Haas Frank Q. Mears ‘Treas J. A. Gartland F. J. McGil GWW Rozeboom Sioux Center C. Nozeboom Rozehoon van Otterloo Rock Valley Anna de Groit Brooke Stacome Mx Center Stapher piayHeer Glenn Benson i Biles Trefon James John J. Long Thomas Ver Meer Sheldon Alberta Cunmings Methodist Church Joly Grossenburg Grossenburg Fowler Prio Dorothy Tuyn

Price Discounts on Fall Ready to Wear at Pioneer Store

Pioneer Store Co offers a 10 percent discount on all men and boys suits and overcoats and on misses womens and children fall coats until December 1. No discount on staple blue and black overcoats. Store emphasizes deep pre fall marking and urges early shopping to clear stock.

Fopper Pioneer Store Co

Thanksgiving Day Closures Hit Rock Valley Businesses

Rock Valley business places will close all day next Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving. The Bee will print a day earlier next week on account of the holiday affecting the regular press day.

Rock Valley Bee

Card of Thanks for Adrian De Witt and Family

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and help during illness and death of husband and father Adrian De Witt. Your sympathy lightens our sorrow. Mrs Adrian De Witt and children and other relatives.

Adrian de Witt

Wedding at Rock Valley Ends With Joyful Ceremony

At the home of the bride Mr and Mrs Wm Lagny the wedding of Maggie Tuyiman and Otty B Cover occurred at six o clock in the Methodist church in Rock Valley. The couple received many useful presents and will reside on a farm adjoining the groom’s parents. The piece notes the couple as popular and industrious and mentions several local residents visiting or present during the event.

Lagny Nesday Maggie Tuyimnan Otty B. Cover Ele. Cover Jessie Minard Hartle Sheldon Friendly Edna Moor Allendorf Iowa W.S. Greey L. Schaap Borden Grootes Harry Rumbaugh Miss Fobesz Hull Vander W. C. Fobeshoes Walrath Trvin Cogsweil Rock Valley

Kind Neighborly Act Helps De Witt Family Near Rock Valley

About thirty five neighbors and twenty three teams gathered near Mrs Adrian De Wit’s southwest of Rock Valley Mond to haul corn. The effort followed a sickness that claimed the life of a relative the previous Sunday. The neighbors worked for hours to move the corn crop, a gesture deeply appreciated by De Witt and her relatives.

Adrian de Wit Adram de Wit Rock Valley Cory de Witt

Legion Turkey Shoot Set For Saturday Evening

Bad weather Wednesday delayed the Legion event but organizers announce the turkey shoot will be held Saturday night November 22 at the DL of A. Han. Everyone is invited to attend.

Dne Legion A. Han

County Ext Forester to Discuss Shelter Belt Demo Plans

Extension Forester Lt Bode will be in the county in December to file arrangements with County Agent Res B Conn for a demonstration shelter belts project to be established in Sioux County in the spring.

Bode Extension Forester Res B

Former Rock Valley Boy Wins Promotion

W Jacobs a former Rock Valley hon who left Chancelor SD for Pink has been promoted to greater responsibilities. His Rock Valley friends will be pleased to hear of his advancement and notable career.

Rock Valley Boy Wins Parol W. Jacobs Rock Valley Ouer Chancelor Keubs Rocl Valley

Methodist Church Notes Rev George Rob Syom Atyi

The note from the Metin Monday Episcopal church discusses World Service support via Epworth League and Northwest lawn campaign. The first Quarterly Conference for the year is set for Monday night December 1 at 7 30 PM with Dr Edge of Spencer presiding. all are welcome.

Methodist Church George Rob Syom Atyi Metin Furlong Episcopal Church Moat Pis Wessave Fin Atvies Hs Weed Hoberts Epworth Laval League Edge Spencer Trsbady

First Reformed Church Announces Sunday Services November 23

The First Reformed Church schedules Sunday services on November 23 with a Dutch service at 9 30 A M on subjects Important Knowledge from John 1 1 30 P M English service The Tragic End of a Lost Son text 2 Sam 18 33 Sunday school follows the afternoon service Christian Endeavor meets Thanksgiving week events list a lay service November 27 at 10 A M in Holland language Subject Remember now Gods Blessings Thanksgiving day program Torch Bearers missionary program features readings music and performances with opportunities to contribute during the event all welcome

First Reformed Church Christian Endeavor Yowne Indies Has Missionary Society

Killing Crows a Popular Sport in Iowa Fight

A disputed report from Osave Iowa discusses crow hunting as sport and bounty policy. It notes a ten cent reward per crow and debate over the practice. The piece cites the crow as both pest and predator, claimed to harm insects while feeding on worms, seeds, and crops.

Osave Lowa CommonWealth

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