John Ver Wey Died Suddenly in Rock Valley
John Ver Wey of Rock Valley died suddenly at his home at 2230 Thursday night after a brief illness. Foreman at the Milwaukee Road section, he was a 36 year old lifelong resident, married to Gail De Gh ig Fattes in 1926, survived by brothers and sisters though the text is garbled.
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John Ver
Rock Valley
Setion
Milwaukee Road
Rock Falley
Way
Prattiowlly
Rook
Saarriage
Jim
Louz
Joba Bat
Grant
Peal Notebouni
Nellie Gaodnen
New Hampton
Town
Eine
Walpote
James Chow
Tohn Mackeelle
Mabel
Fink
Agnes Kell
Sheldyn
Maud Pints
Vries
Charlin
Silas Redd
Godil
Tiulshof
Othelia
Riemond Johnson
Star Aivrtle
Teton
Author Editor and Banker Never Attended School
A fragmented obituary notes William A Milliberty, aged 69, dying in Kansas City last June. The piece claims he rose from a rural office to a Washington D C printing position, becoming an editor publisher and author despite never attending formal schooling.
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William
Kansas City
Washington, D. C
Fea
Georgetown
Bank Robbers Target City Banks With New Firepower
In a warning the county vigilantes plan a sweep against robbers after reports of planned raids on three city banks. A newly acquired artillery piece is described as a rapid machine gun capable of firing numerous rounds in seconds, raising fears of a bold heist.
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Stoem. Lake
Fista
Vigiagee
Hudson Sponsors A Howe Talent Chautauqua
Hudson funds a local talent event featuring a Home Talent Chautauqua with a musical revue on Friday evening and a minstrel show on Saturday. George W. Nash of Yankton College gave an address Sunday, with the Mor Choir and Senator Mangus of Minnesota delivering remarks to conclude the event.
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Hidaon
Chintegua
Chautaquua
Hudson
George W. Yash
Yankton College
Mangus Sobasm
Minnesota
Thnylso
Cities Service Buys Big Four Oil Company
Cities Service Company purchases the Big Four Oil Company headed by Sheldon, taking possession of facilities in Shuldu n Montgemoue Greenville Webb and other towns. The Big Four Oil was a major independent firm with TCL Yueker as president and key officers P A Premiin YCA English and WC Nelson among directors.
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Hes
Big Four Oi Company
Arereak Hheldon
Tiglease Brans- Phan Grove
Montgomery
Shuldun
Montgemoue
Greenville
Webb
Sins Ranids
Doowne
Tarspest Sammane
Bids Sought for Sidewalks on Tripp Avenue Rock Valley
The Rock Valley Town Council invites bids for constructing sidewalks on both sides of Tripp Avenue from Cipp Ave and Gault Street to Tripp Avenue and Miteletl Street. Bids must be in the Town Clerk's office by 6 o'clock PM Tuesday September 10, 1929. The council reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Rock Valley
Tripp
Cipp
Gault Street
Miteletl
Rbuneil
Intstead
Town
Clotk
Rock Valley to compete in Tribune baseball contest
Rock Valley is among 42 teams entered in the Sioux City Tribune $1,000 prize tournament for class B baseball, set for Sept 12 to 15 during Hospitality Week. Drawings occur Sept 7, with towns like Orange City Alton and Bancroft represented. local fans urged to reveal their town to show which team draws the most support.
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Sioux City Tribune
Rock Valley
the Tribune
Lions City Wholesale
Sunny Ciy
Orange City
Towa
Alton
Jawa
Hock Valley
Love
Plymouth County
Down
Biges Thurston
Nebr
Ponon
Mew Jeaster
Bancroft
Neb
Rock Vailey
Port Hall
Local Social and School Notices From the ND Vicinity
Tow Clemmains and daughter Jen visit friends in Oregon this week. Public School opens with J. Van derbrink as superintendent and a staff including Miss Mijec and Miss Axenda. Grace Scholten travels to Reaver for college. Mr. and Mrs. Brinkhoug visit Rock Rapids. Andrew Klierstad and Bazel visit Rack Faille. Tr. 8.4 Bild buys a Thermanet sedan from Kersbergen Auto.
Dynamite Used to Straighten Creek for Road Work in Poweshiek
In Poweshiek County northeastern area workers used dynamite to straighten a creek for a road project. A witness described holes drilled with three charges twenty inches apart, fuses lit to blow the section, causing a large blast and damage along the line. The operation required fifty dollars worth of dynamite.
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Poweshiek
Mothois
Buoollyn
Fiat
A Reminder of Other Days Hove incident near public square
The narrative recalls a past event where Hove tied a wagon to a hitching rack in the public square, prompting city officials to order removal of poles and restore space. Meyei¢h oversaw the effort, and workers quickly downed posts and cleared the area. The dispute centered on where to park carts once the scene reopened.
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Hove
H. B. Moliet
Eldera
Coranigi
Utverk
Mergiek
Tree Council
Church Society Serves Meals at Minbars Lallas
Ladies Aid of the Christian church fed 1,280 threshers and LBC women and children for thirteen days during the harvest period. The meal service, funded by the church budget, followed the annual pattern and supported workers in the local vicinity.
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Minbars
Lallas
Ladies Aid Society
Christian School Rally Day Raises Funds at Buck Yaoky
Last Monday the Christian School at Buck Yaoky held a rally day with a sale raising proceeds to help defray expenses. The event drew a sizable crowd with various items for sale and a pig roaster among the attractions.
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Christian School
Christian
Buck Yaoky
Wwe
Tedding
Pask Lenge
Grassman
Mise van Dyke
Peace Lutheran Church Hosts Annual Mission Festival
The Peace Lutheran Church in Plato Township invites its congregation to its annual mission festival in September. Funds raised support mission work abroad and in local fields. Two outside speakers from Transville and Moord join services in German and English.
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Plato Township
Peace Lutheran Church
Benami
Hyatt
Peace
Soula
Veeithianey
Heisig Couple to Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs FJ Heisig will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Tuesday September 10. They will host friends at their home from 7:30 to 9:00 PM. The couple invites their friends to join in commemorating this milestone.
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FJ Heisig
Fd Heisig
Taszday
News Items of Twenty Years Ago
Local column recalls events and travels from twenty years past. Notes include illness of Dr. Bure Ellis, returns from visits in Iowa towns, health updates for Scott Haddix and Mr. Roantree, and various trips by B. J. Woherty and others.
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B. J. Elis
Bure Ellis
A. J. Schirmer
Jolu
Gu Exlanded
Towa
Selvimer
Scott Haddix
Robert Roantree
Lions Cuy
My. Woantree
My. Roantree
Crosbie
Springheld
K. B
Synnie
Mat Fatey
Gosday
Railroads Move Bananas Through the State
Reports describe banana trains crossing the state as grain and stock shipments also move toward northern markets. Sheru Needham of Ildara notes frequent tropical fruit trains traveling toward Mimneopotia, with one recent convoy of 52 cars loaded with bananas.
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Banance
He Smith
Sheru Needham
Ildara
Inwa
Grimvin
Dora
Toya'e
Rock Valley and Fairview Bands Share Concert
Rock Valley public school grounds host a joint concert by Rock Valley and Fairview bands on Thursday evening September 12. Large crowds attended last year. entertainment for children will be provided on the illuminated playground with refreshment stands on the grounds.
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Rock Valley
Fairview
Farmers Union Meeting at Rock Valley Opera House
A Partners Union association will hold a public meeting at the Rock Valley Opera House Monday at 8:00 PM. Officers and delegates to state and county conventions will be elected, with Milo Steno, state president, speaking in Sioux Center on Thursday September 12 at 1 PM.
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Partners Union Association
Rock Valley
Milo Steno
Sioux Center
Rock Valley Public Schools Opened Monday
Rock Valley public school opened Monday with teachers assisting to start the term. Volunteers arranged the school schedule for the levy and welcomed new entrants. Ten enrolled today with more expected later as enrollment grows.
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Rock Valley Public Schools
Rock Valley
Marlay
Casaful Pont
Aid Veitly
Mimday
Monlay
Oshers
Blue Grass Seed Harvest In Southwest Counties
Hamburg expert Wyed W Hil describes blue grass seed operations in Rane Benton and Aut counties. We harvest from about 500 acres with stripping machines, shipping over 4000 bushels of seed as seed ripens quickly and must be collected promptly to protect yields.
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Wyed W. Hil
Hamburg
Prs- Juont
Rane
Benton
Vigilante Plan Reported To Name Robbery Ring Member
In a wary county area, authorities may publish a list including the robber’s name and affiliated details. The plan allegedly targets a gang, urging broad contact to alert operators and the public, with the aim of identifying suspects and coordinating rapid action.
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B. Wachde
Asst
Gashier
Ball Club
Farmers Union Meeting
First National Bank
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Smcilt Ruge Roy
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