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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1929
Page
2
A.N. Halstead reflects on Christmas Day, honoring the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem. The piece recalls the manger, the heavenly host, and the light entering a dark world, urging readers to celebrate December 25th with reverence for the Redeemer.
Rev J Gritter conducts 930 AM Holland service with Lords Supper. 1400 PM Holland service includes feast and sermon application. Congregational meeting set for Monday December 2 at 130 PM to elect elders and deacons and handle business. Aly Grassman promotesReflector monthly to connect school with community. mentions confessions of faith welcome.
The report notes Tama County soil yielding record parsnips from gardener Charles Parkhouse with Toledo Iowa ties. Two roots weigh three pounds each and reach about two feet, exhibited at Alfred Schuldt grocery window. Parkinson, a 45 year gardener, stands as a nearby reference. A Public Service official explains June daylight surplus raises electric bills in winter, urging customers to expect higher winter charges and minor bill adjustments.
Sioux City Journal notes D. Van Eldik Jr of Rock Valley edged out dopesters by correctly selecting nine games last week. After exhaustive checking several picks remained, including Van Eldik’s, and the outcome left many contenders short of top honors.
Boon items note Floyd Bunch visiting parental home in Winnebago Neb. Joly Bunch and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Kirk left Sheldon for Thanksgiving with relatives. Emmiel Rogers and son returned to Trent D 8 D after visiting Doon relatives. Frances Shultz from Gheroker Town spent Sunday at parental home. Ais C D Buis was on sick list last week. H W Stueven and daughter Phyllis Mae visited relatives near George Saturday. Royal neighbors card party held at Woodman hall Wednesday evening. Melven Thompson and Lyman Hob. Son were at Rock Rapids Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. John Pickett left for Minneapolis to spend winter with daughter and family. Ab and Mrs. Jake Mann and Madeline were at Rock Rapids Saturday afternoon.
The District Court of Sions County Iowa appoints Jesse J. Smith as administrator of the Emma E. Smith estate. All debts must be paid to the administrator and all claims presented to the court for allowance, dated November 19 1929.
Richard Smneller sues Pioneer Dray Line alleging unpaid wages while owner Jake Vande Wezhd and manager are named. The case lists a 2023 business address and a contact number. Proceedings focus on labor dispute and employment terms.
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