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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1929
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes indicate students at Sur Public Schools were selected for awards in basketball and other activities. Details about grades, eligibility, and event dates are unclear, with references to a building and a ceremony. Further readable text needed to confirm names and exact goals.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss private banks being legally equivalent to pa jaie property, claims about deposits and loans, and government authorization limits. Mentions Bank of Mes 2 and liquidation stance, with references to Hinton and Mir. House securing a security tank.
A gunman robbed Statui Bak Sioux Center bank taking money then killed himself in a farm yard near Le Mans after pursuit by Rex zens Ellening and Sheriff horst. The suspect, once a radio announcer and minister, died at Le Mars hospital.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports the wedding of Mrs Jean Thayer Booie and Hobart Marshall Hue of Roc Wealley. The ceremony occurred before a fireplace with Lohengrin march, maid of honor Geraldine Roberts, best man Fred Boone, and usher Lester Woodward. Guests from out of town joined for a Lincoln room reception at the Hotel Roosevelt. The bride, a 1929 graduate affiliated with Alpha Xi Delta, wore a Bretonne white sleeveless blouse and brown crepe dress. the groom, a 1926 graduate of Troi Coe and Alpha Delta Alpha, works for Northwestern Bell in Davenport. The couple plan to live in Davenport.
Miss Bessie Doorn of Rock Valley and Mr John Boeklnis of Hull united in marriage at the birds home in Rock Valley last Thursday. Bride daughter of Doorn, well regarded by friends and neighbors. Groom from Hull where he has lived for years, employed in poultry industry.
T A R Mies B L Thornburg and Mrs Hatzenga of Rock Valley and Mrs McCormick of Rock Rapids entertained the T A R Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution at the Thornburg home in Rock Valley Tuesday afternoon. About twenty Rock Rapids guests attended and enjoyed the decorated home, social time, and a bountiful dinner served by the hostesses. Mrs Huizenga and Mrs Thornburgs are the only order members living in Rock Mallay.
A Town survey of 1,087 high school boys shows more than half favor farming as their top career, with many choosing engineering, business, medicine, law, and aviation as alternatives. The report details local preferences, revealing a strong rural orientation among students.
Closing out sale announced for West Dairy Hall. Dairy herd includes Jersey and Guernsey cows with sheep in lot set to be cleared. Ongoing sale details not fully legible in the fragment.
Peter Ver Berg escaped serious harm after a morning crash at Bartman corner three miles east of town. His car rolled onto its side after colliding with a Cherokee driven by a young man. Ver Berg and the other occupants were lucky. Ver Berg was hospitalized with cuts. the Cherokee occupants were uninjured. The accident highlights the corner's long history of crashes as No. 26, No. 73, and No. 18 approach from different directions.
A Luther's anniversary service is planned at Peace Lutheran Church Flatg Township with a morning service at 11 and an afternoon service at 2.30. Pastor A C Bretthauer urges all members to attend one or both services to mark the 200th year since Sir Martin Davies.
Rev J Gritter preaches at 9 30 am with a sermon on shall all men be saved by Christ the mediator. Afternoon meetings discuss Bible lessons for boys and girls to engage youth. a combined event is planned later in the year. All are welcome to attend.
Rock Valley area offers a tailor shop building for sale or rent. Proponent states decision not to open a shop in Rock Valley and seeks quick disposition of the property. Contact details not provided in the fragment.
News items reflect a small town focus with residents traveling for work schooling and family matters. Huie departs for Idaho to file a celiluls, plans a Seattle fair visit, leaving for about six weeks. Miss Mabel Gebhardt heads to LeMars for business college study. Mrs Selmidt to Canistota for a daughter's illness.
Doon residents attend and host events with several visits from Ohio and Minnesota. Miss Witt and Jack De Bondt wed in Doon on September Ith. Nearby residents and families, including the Rehins of Rock Rapids, Klock family of Sioux Falls, and Higbee family of Mankato, Minnesota, visit relatives and neighbors. Jake De Jong moved his household to the south part of town, while L Thompson and Marty Glissman shopped in Rock Rapids. Diedrick Knatlock and family from Lester also visited the Nester home Sunday.
A 23 year old man lost money after a fortune telling session at a fair in Gree. The next morning the man was to receive a larger return but suspects a high powered car carried away the band members and he has not been located. Police report his fortune telling claim and travel through multiple states.
At the Methodist general conference held Monday in Eagle Grove Rev. GA Tayler of Tionic Wenona was appointed to the Valley church. He will speak Sunday and welcomes all members and visitors. Rev Focht, pastor for three years, transfers to Bradgate and will move to take charge there. Neighbors and friends extend best wishes.
Church notes reflect sermon themes and Sabbath activities with references to scripture Psalm 100 and a Cov meeting. The text indicates a quarter year threshold and notices about school and devotional aims.
The large estate of the late Adwar Under is settled in Mount Avy court with Judge Homer A. Fuller presiding. Under the will the income and estate go to a sister grandniece residing in the area with remaining assets directed to the Skin and Cancer Hospital at Mater hospital in Daliland after death. Value around $200,000 includes government bonds, land in Devatur county, real estate mortgages, and positions as a music teacher and school roles at Elkport.
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