District Court news from Ligux County cases and judgments
In Ligux County court, Edgar Searcy vs Chicago, St Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Ry saw the plaintiff awarded 101.55 for a horse killed north of Hespers. Tezie Coleman won 2,177 30 plus costs against P C Garlson on a mortgage note. sale of premises ordered. E Hofland appointed receiver. Executors Vander Hamm were discharged after estate closed. 80 acres sold to Klass Drenth for 183 per acre. sale report approved. Bertram heirs real estate sale contested. bid questioned. Kenney vs Murray/Maggie Murray verdict pending. Roseparie YS Lewis Talsma et al awarded 457.33 on a note secured by real estate. sale ordered. Grand Jury report notes jails sanitary. county home clean. D W Bates, Receiver, sued Dodeward defendants for 675. Marilyn Gardner files suit against Kammina. seeking 7500 for inquiries after car collision at 2th and Pierce. Henry M Herter will probate filed. Abe Vande Garde appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Searcy
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis
Omaha Ry
Hespers
Tezie Coleman
P. C. Garlson
Hawaxley
Dr. E. Hofland
Roseparie YS
Lewis Talsma
Iertgon
Local Notices Include Estates and Marriage Licenses
Administrator of the estate of Hubert Vande Garde, deceased, with and ged at $2,500. Otto J. Schuemine was indicted by the Grand Jury for wife desertion. His bail bond was fixed at $1500.00 which he furnished. Marriage Licenses were issued to Albert Van Riesen and Dena Ad dink both of Maurice. John Wiliam Wiekamp and Alice Jennie Herming Van Bruggen both of Matlock. William H. Viletstra and Grace Evelyn Den Hartag both of Treton. Louis Winters and Roiena Driesen both of Hudson. D. Joe Addink and Jessie Dykstra both of Orange City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto J. Schuemine
Albert van Riesen
Dena Ad__ dink
Maurice
John Wiliam Wiekamp
Sheldon
Alice Jennie Herming van Bruggen
Matlock
William H. Viletstra
Grace Evelyn den Hartag
Treton
Louis Winters
Roiena Driesen
Hudson
D. Joe Addink
Hospers
Jessie Dykstra
Orange City
Local News Snippets From Rock Valley and Surroundings
Short notices from Rock Valley Iowa and nearby towns include photo services at the New Studio offering ten cent portraits, visits by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Dick Moville guests, births in Orange City and Rock Valley families, and multiple social visits among residents. The growing Rock Valley business scene is noted with positive community impact and ongoing hospital health updates regarding Rev Schoolland. A large bridal shower for Miss Rolena Driesen signals upcoming nuptials with gifts and community support. more details promised next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Rolena
Driesen
K. Driesen
Miss Driesen
Peace Lutheran Church Plato Two Sunday Schedule
Peace Lutheran Church Plato Two lists Sunday school at 10 60 A M and English divine service at 11 00 A M Pastor J Graf leads the service in the parish notice type listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Lutheran Church
Plato Two
J. Graf
Public School Notes Highlight Agriculture Visit and Activities
J A Woodruff a specialist in agricultural education from Antes Jews visited the high school Friday morning speaking to the agriculture class and other normal training classes about new ideas and methods for teaching agriculture in rural schools. Last Saturday the seniors attended the Morningside Cedar Falls football game with Miss Nevis and Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Last Friday J B Adkins of the Society for the Friendless spoke at the high school assembly detailing the society’s work and its good results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Woodruff
Mr. Woodruff
Miss Nevis
First and Second Grades Present Goldilocks and the Bears
The first and second grades perform the one act operetta Goldilocks and The Bears at 3:30 Friday November 22 in the high school assembly. Cast includes Father Bear Mother Bear Little Bear Horace Hegs Betty Harmelink Pat Achatz Goldilocks and many named performers plus a closing exercise The Gloomy Gloops led by Saree Conred Varshilia and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldilocks and the Bears
Father Bear
Mother Bear
Little Bear
Horace Hegs
Betty Harmelink
Pat Achatz
Goldilocks
Phys
Calsbeek
Arlene van Beek
Margaret Roelofs
Harriet Lehman
Elma
de Graaff
Wihnina Wittebraad
Easter B. van
Surksuta
Gloria Swanson
Eugene Vander Well
Raymond Schutz
Tommy McGill
Robert Siemensma
Richard Hemmineson
Vernon Harmelink
Bobby Potts
Jack Doherty
Leonard Verainim
Kenneth Hansen
Vernon Wan Dyke
Mary de Suet
Bobbie Splear
Hale
Pember
Betty de Young
Arthur da Young
Celia Vanden Berg
Mary Steck
Betty Hubbling
Saree Conred-Varshi
Fourth and Fifth Grades Plan Thanksgiving Program
Fourth and fifth grades have been practicing a joint Thanksgiving program to be presented to their mothers on Tuesday afternoon, November 26. The material is provided by the Tuberculosis Assn. Dixie Brandis returns to school after a five week absence due to scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Brandis
Sixth Grade Perfect Spelling and Arithmetic Drill Winners
Sixth grade pupils with perfect spelling were Vernon Hett, Agnes De Young, Wilma De Zeeuw, Eleanor Heimstra, and Tillie Van Dyke. A nine in the arithmetic drill was achieved by John Dykstra, George Harmelink, Guy Potts, Vernon Hett, Charles Vander Stowe, Anselme De Graaff, Wilms Del Zeeuw, Viva Beimer, and Delores Achatz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Hett
Agnes de Young
Wilma de Zeeuw
Eleanor Heimstra
Tillie van Dyke
John Dykstra
George Harmelink
Guy Potts
Charles Vander Stowe
Anselme de Graaff
Wilms del Zeeuw
Viva Beimer
Delores Achatz
Seventh and Eighth Grade Contest Draws Large Crowd
A large crowd attended the junior high school event held last Friday in the high assembly. Teens under Miss Eileen McNamara directed the program. Participants from seventh and eighth grades competed in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen McNamara
School judges name winners in oratorical contest
Judges announced winners in four divisions with Donald Harmelink and Viola Schutz taking top spots in dramatic and oratorical events. Winners will represent the school at the sub-county contest Monday evening, November 25 at Boyden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Harmelink
Viola Schutz
Elizabeth
Lora Lelmann
Kitty
Bob McNelly
Earl Borgsma
Boyden
Bari Bergsma
Melvin den Hartog
Clayton Schouten
Wikna Calsheek
Virginia Aurit
Emma den Hartos
Hermina Vande Weerd
Irene Kersbergen Teora
Vanier Meulen
Naner van’ Roekel
Wallace Schouten
Business Men's Luncheon At Warren Hotel
The Monday luncheon for business men and invited business ladies met at the Warren hotel with nineteen attendees. Organizers expect to make it a regular Aly event and plan aMonday noon luncheon next week with Mr Bogaard serving a Ken at the Juncheos din a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Hotel
Wa-Tan -Ye'club
Neal
Bogaard
Juncheos Dina
Congregational church services and meetings notified
The notice lists a 2:00 P M Holland service and a 7:45 P M Young People's Meeting with special numbers and a Friday 8:00 PM talk as the congregational meeting for elders and deacons elections. A janitor appointment is planned, and the Men’s Bible Class meets Monday at 8. The Martha Circle plans a Thanksgiving Eve sale and donations are urged. The Christmas program is in preparation for the Savior’s glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henor
Holland
Martha Cirele
New Bearded Ear Corn Reports From Union Township
Nyp McConnell of Union township Plymouth county reports a new corn variety with miniature blades or leaves sprouting between kernel rows giving a bearded appearance. The occurrence is rare, not universal. McConnell will retain some ears for seed and test next summer to determine if this is a freak or a new strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyp McConnell
Union Township
Plymouth County
Twenty Years Ago in Rock Valley and Vicinity
B Smith attended Orange City board meeting while James Guiffin visited. many locals traveled to visit relatives in Minnesota South Dakota and Kansas. Families, teachers, and parents shared weekends with Rock Valley friends. Mrs Thomas joined her husband in California after attending the National PLEO Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Smith
Orange City
Board of Supervisors
BV Freerks
George
Town
Rock Valley
H. B. Freerks
Martin Suter
Fay Walrath
Marie Pempher
Ruth Minard
Hartley
James Thomas
Corning
Calif
H.W. Wright
Thomas
California
PLEO
Methodist Church Notes and Services With Hymns and Meetings
Hunsley pastor and church officers announce Sunday school led by Mrs. De Wesselink Superiment with special music by a sextet. Epworth League program at 7 00 PM features readings and hymn singing. Psalm 100 cited. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at 3 00 PM with Mrs. Jacobs and Mrs. Hansley as hostesses. All women of the church invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Hunsley
de Wesselink
Jeet
Foy
Steck
Hege
Ber- Tier
McNelly
Wesselink
Frang
Epworth
Russell Branns
Ladies Aid
C. B. Jacobs
J. A. Hansley
Greedy Woodchuck Found With Tin Can Helmet Near Elgin
Clarence Schneider saw a woodchuck in the hamyard at Jack Gehring farm near Elgin Town. The animal had wedged its head in a tin can while foraging for food and could not be freed, so it was euthanized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Schneider
Jack Gehring
Elgin
Thanksgiving Closure Notices for Rock Valley Businesses
Businesses in Rock Valley will be closed all day next Thursday November 23 for Thanksgiving. The Bee will publish a day early. Advertisers and contributors should submit copy by Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Bee
Legion Auxiliary entertains at Masonic Hall event
The Legion Auxiliary met at the Masonic hall on Thursday November 14. Mrs. Alex Heyman received a past president badge for two years service and has now passed the role to Mrs. Schlecty. Members urge full attendance to support the new officer and the group’s growth. After business, workers honored for Barnyard Jamboree success. dancing and card games followed with old time music. Refreshments by the Auxiliary were enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Mary E. Bellesfield Dies at 65 in Milwaukee Home
Relatives and friends mourn the death of Miss Mary E. Bellesfield a former city resident who died Sunday November 17 at the home of her brother and wife Walter and Mrs Bellesfield in Milwaukee Wisconsin. She was 65. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bellesfield
Walter Bellesfield
Milwaukee
Wis
Unemployment Figures Spark Debate On Durable Solutions
The text surveys a 45 million employable pool and 3.7 million unemployed in 1928 29 with 25 percent job loss from machinery. It questions solutions beyond temporary dole and contemplates permanent programs. The tone reflects a 1920s economic worry and calls for lasting policy remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Dole
First Reformed Church Weekly Services Acknowledged
Reverend Aberson leads Sunday morning worship at 9 30 with Dedicated Life service Sunday at 1 30 led by Walsche Gerustheid Thanksgiving service is set for Thursday at 10 am All are welcome to attend these services at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Aberson
Snakes Swallow Offspring Claim Debunked by Local Figures
C C Button of Sheldon argues snakes swallow young despite Audubon society denials in a debunking piece in daily papers. Years ago, ton and three companions hiking near Otter Creek reportedly watched a parlor snake feed its offspring by swallowing them, then killed the snake and found the young alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Button
Sheldon
Town
Audubon Society
Button
Otter Creek
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District Court News OF
Ligux County
John Vlotho, Jr
Emma K. ‘van der Hamm
Louis Cark Vander Hamm
Earnest Bertram
Bertram
Washington Township
Center Township
C. L. Kenney
Mary Murray
Maggie Murray
Fs Npom
Aurior Sti
Jude Pritons
D. W. Bates
State Bank of
Steven Dodeward
Lynetta Dodeward
Marie Dodeward
Verdoorn
Marilyn Mae Gardner
Allen E. Gardner
BR. Kamminga
2Th
Pierce Street
Sioux City
Henry M. Herter
Abe Vande Garde
Hubert Vande Garde
D. Richards
Moville
Iowa
Pete Benthais
Jake Claypool
Meyer
Leo Galagher
Margaret Hanlon
Sibley
Hal Barnard
L. R. Gartland
Syrencer
J. A. Gartland
Bisses
Dorothy
Josephine
Evelyn Sandsebune
le Mars
Andl
John Meylisk
Gritter
Grand Rapids
Mich
Colorado Coal
James Guiffin
Marshall, Minn
Joseph Roberts
Edna
Canistota
S. D
Abs
John Harmelink
Kansas
Mrs. Hlm
Hawarden
Mary E. Bellesfield
KSCO
Rock Valley Sales Co
Committee On Food
The
American Medical Association
Vander Meer
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