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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1930

Page

5

Surshine Class and School Activities Report

The article lists students finishing hooklets in grade 0 and spelling lessons for grade four. It notes basketball practice with coach Guach Vanden Berg and a large squad, naming players with game experience and those competing for spots. It mentions a Freshman Class party, a board president visiting, class rings for Juniors, debate work, upcoming music contests, and staff duty plans. Margaret Keegan returns after an absence and Astrid Lundgren attended school.

Freelandlustrations Marjory Velgersidyk Lois Roorda Gertrude Suilzels Bobby Viande Booygirt Henry Hop Martha van Tolland Janet Vande Velde Guach Vanden Berg Feld Adyi Miller Harry Akin Arthur Bergson Hein Kosters Nick Kersbergen Hessel Kosters Gerard Knorr George Murphy Willard Dennis Jon Kersbergen Don Vande Stowe Dick Brandsma Robert Allen Snyder Risse] Brands Lawernce Grau John Haupi Hestra Lio Margaret Keegan Av. Miller Vanden Berg Astrid Lundgren

Des Moines to Atlantic Seaboard Paved Road Opens

Colfax completes No 32 paving linking Des Moines to Atlantic Seaboard points. Long local dispute ends as new route cuts distance and avoids traffic on business and residential districts. Citizens celebrate with a large demonstration at completion.

Des Moines Atlantic Seaboard Colfax Jasper County Atlantic Ocean Trafic

Peace Lutheran Church Plate Two Services in German

Peace Lutheran Church lists November 2 with German language service at 11 AM and Sunday school at 10 AM The Luther League meets in the evening at 8 PM Pastor K J Graf directs the parish in this notice

Peace Lutheran Church Plate Luther League K. J. Graf

Sioux County Legion And Auxiliary Meet in Granville

Sioux County Legion and Auxiliary plan a joint meeting in Granville on Friday November 7 1930 at 730 PM with Granville Post hosting an extensive entertainment for guest editor of the Iowa Legionaire Galleher Eleventh District Commander George Callenius of Granville and others expected to appear all Legionnaires and Auxiliary members urged to attend

Givanvie Il Dvanville Post Lowa Legionaire Galleher George Callenius Uville Eleventi

Antique Show to Be Held at C D A Hall This November

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church sponsors an Antique and Curiosity Show at the C D A hall on Saturday afternoons and evenings November 7 and 8. Articles include a poem announcing George Washington, old coins, a spinning wheel, and other antiques. Admission is 25 to 10 cents. Those wanting to contribute may leave items with Mrs J M Collenbaugh by Friday Hour.

C. D Hall I Vichy Ladies Aid Methodist Church George Washington J. M. Collenbaugh

Death of Minnie Lynch a former Le Mars resident

Miss Minnie Lynch, age 39, longtime Sioux County teacher and former Le Mars resident, died Saturday after a long illness at 209 Pitth Avenue SW. Born January 14 in Mount Forest Ontario, she grew up in Rock Valley and taught in rural Sioux County schools before moving to Le Mars. She was fervent in helping pupils and acted as a mother figure to many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday at St James Church, with Rev Father L J Cooper officiating. burial followed in St Joseph Cemetery.

Che le Mars Sentinel Minnie Lynch le Mars Pitth Avene Ireton Iowa Rock Valley Miss Lynch I Sioux Je Mars Siste Will Joseph Lynch Thos, Laach St. Paul Minn Sabina Blackburn Sioux City Judd Stack Omaha Mary Stack Catherine Lynch John and Josephine Lynch Sunnyside Wash St. James L. J. Cooper St. Joseph James

Social Events in Rock Valley During Past Week

Rock Valley social life brought several groups together with meetings, visits, and bridge parties. Doon lodge hosted a six member delegation for an evening of talks and lunch. Hosk Valley attendees joined a Sunday school convention in Hawarden. Rock Valley Literary Circle met at Mrs. Shipman’s home with a talk on the new public library.

Doon Doon Lodge Elan Articres Viga St Re Hosk Valley Antaed Hawayden Sunda Hool TJ. Kosters Storm Take Literary Circle Rock Valley F. R. Shipman Iery Baranard Vioini J. C. Landhnis LD. Shannon Darlene Colbreath Spencer, Town Maurice Khater Ireton Clarence Sehenmer Lar, Son Vermillion S. D R. Ca Yohe Jerton Towa Collins Sioux Falls Owen Manning L. D. Shannon WS. Bogart J. Steck James Phomnas Bridge H. J. Long Clarence Schommer G. van Nimeegen

New Crispettes Industry Emerges in Rock Valley

Chris Hep with Gerrit Vugteveen launches Crispettes, a new snack plant above the Schemmer barn dive, using Rock Valley products for manufacture. The venture, backed by local firms B. L. Thornburg Co, The Y Co of Sioux Falls, and Prat Mallory Co of Sioux Falls, aims to become a lasting institution as goods appear in local stores.

Hoek Valley Chris Hep Schemmer Berdive Dkevar Anc Hep Gerrit Vugteveen Rock Valley B. L. Thornburg Co Bers Y Co Sioux 'Falls Prat Mallory Co Sioux’ Falls

Investigation of Cedar River Pollution Near Austin

The Minnesota Board of Health and Iowa health officials study pollution in the Cedar River from Austin downstream, noting complaints from Towans. The study runs months, may finish early 1987, as conditions vary by season and source appears to be in Minnesota. The Minnesota Health Board will determine the remedy.

Rocand Towa Minnesota Board of Health Towa Department of Health Austin Minnesota Department Minnesota

State Game Farm at Tracts Many Visitors

Visitors flock to the state wild life farm northwest of Des Moines especially on Sundays. The diverse animal and bird life offers an opportunity to study state wildlife and fur bearing industries that bring millions to the state each winter. Families travel long distances to view the public display at this show place. Originally Flynn farm the property was converted into a model dairy farm operated by the state with labor from the Anamosa reformatory.

Wild Life Des Moines Flynn State Board of Central Refomatoy Anamsa

A Strange White Fish Reported in Jawa Waters

A white fish, large and unfamiliar, was reportedly caught in the Des Moines River west of MacWalvath. The creature resembled a dy in shape but appeared white in color, drawing attention from local residents and fishers.

Jawa Aimmesota

Violating Game Laws Leads to Fines and Confiscations

Reports say several arrests for game law violations this season. A shooter on a public highway carried a loaded car and pheasants, fined 30 dollars plus costs. a Spirit Lake school teacher named Henderson paid 420 dollars and costs for gun stunts. Guns were seized and sent to the state fish and game department in Des Moines, with funds directed to the shoot fund.

Sejson Peli Iostar Sehnov Athoal Teader KOR Henderzon Spirit Lake State Fish and Game Department Des Moines Jsehoot Fund

Sunday Service At First Reformed Church Listed

The First Reformed Church announces a Sunday service at 1:30 PM with English language worship. A related event notes lessons and prayers, inviting local residents to attend.

Christian Reformed Church World Mission Service Notes

Fragmented notes report a pastor leaving Saturday to preach in Platte, SD, with a plan to return Monday. Catechism classes resume, new members arriving weekly, small sicknesses minimal, and expressions of gratitude to the Lord amid church activity and congregational growth.

M. Menai 1 van Beek Satunity Neon Platie SD. Sindy Lord Ms. Sia

Iowa Schools Lead In Health Activities

Iowa schools lead in health activities as reported by Pranteos Brophy of the Down Tuberento Association. Jasper county ranks among top schools, with notable work on student habits and school observances.

Iowa Pranteos Brophy Educntic Dirertay Down Trberento Association Jasper County Word

Corner Stone Laid for Lutheran Church at Coleden

The Evangelical Lutheran page congregation of Bist township laid the cornerstone for a new house of worship on October 20, 1950. Pastor F. J. Graf officiated and Rev. A. G. Bretthauer of Alvord Iowa preached the sermon. The Sehalerama family from Plato township spent the weekend visiting their daughter Mrs. K. J. On.

Mes Mervtin Sehalerama Giga Wallemay Coleden Minn Drughter K. J Peage Bist Township J. Graf A. G Bretthauer Alvord Iowa

Four Accidental Deaths Reported By State Health Board

On a single day the state board of health logged four accidental deaths. Causes included drivers failing to stop at crossings, loose gravel and high speed, and a loaded gun removed from a car. The law requires key items to be disassembled in cars and arterial crossings are marked by the state highway commission. Drivers on arterial highways must stop completely and yield to traffic on the arterial highway.

State Board of Health State Highway Commission

Geodetic Survey Arguably Sparks Broad Interest Across Counties

A government team of 33 engineers seeks a survey to set points linking local surveys nationwide. A steel tower marks key sites with inscribed tablets. triangulation determines longitude and latitude for control surveys. The effort aims to standardize starting points across the United States, correcting for the curved earth’s surface.

Jokers Convention Attendance Acknowledged in Fort Dodge

Peter Vander Meer attended a Jokers' convention in Fort Dodge while Mrs Pred Relander and Mrs A L Lock attended the Eastern Star state convention in Sioux City this week, reflecting local participation in fraternal and service organizations.

Peter Vander Meer Fort Dodge Pred Relander A. L. Lock Eastern Star Sioux City

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