23 Sep 1938
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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1938
Page
1
Fragments describe suit notices and case references from Denver Colorado and Matlock related to an explosion and a fire. Mentions kerosene containment questions and speed settings. Names Redeker and Elevatox Co appear in scattered references across the clippings.
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of Mrs. Mary Lowery with incomplete date details and mention of a funeral service at St. Philips. The garbled text references Willie and a large number of persons, but specifics are unclear.
The Valley Cowboys beat Rock Valley 3 2 in ten innings after a tense defensive duel. Danish drove a decisive two bagger down the third baseline scoring Dani and Borgsma added an insurance hit, while Wehde pitched a strong game for the Cowboys securing the victory despite early threats and left 14 men on base.
We thank friends and neighbors for help and many acts of kindness during sickness. Grateful notes mention a birthday, celebrants, and a large birthday lunch. A list of names and families appears among the messages of thanks.
The Rock Valley Woman's Club meeting scheduled for Monday evening at the Warren hotel has been postponed to September 23. Organizers cited scheduling conflicts and thanked members for their understanding.
The fragment discusses education and club members with unclear wording. It mentions plans or actions involving members, but specifics are not readable enough to identify names, places, or dates. The item appears to be an incomplete note from a local page.
Tuesday and Thursday bridge club meetings noted with guests and prizes. Miss Elizabeth McGill hosted three tables of bridge with out of town guest Anna Brooke from Tucson and Miss Laura Walpole of Mason City. Ma Norris won the go of honor prize.
Mendenthalay Mr and Abs acen Herb Benker and Nelson left by automobile for the annual Legion convention in Los Angeles this year. They departed Thursday. Elmver Miller traveled by Milranker railroad.
Hinga Beyer, Pastor, notes no preach or sermon Sunday. The 1 preach at the Sheldon Sinn Festival. Members invited to attend the mission Festival at Sheldon. The Alvord church will also have its Mission Festival Sunday. About the only function where I can is an informal stag party.
The note outlines a sermon theme for the last service of the conference year. It reflects on changes over many years, contrasts moral spiritual progress with material gains, and asks how much change has been seen since World War I. The subject will be Paul’s view of the church’s place in the community, inviting all to worship.
A speaker attended the Iowa State Police Convention then left Tuesday for the Council Bluffs convention planned four weeks later. Myan of Mason City was honored. L. Lock and Fiiso departed for Wednesday events at the same conventions.
The Spencer fair week crowd included J Mie and Mrs Lang olj Mr hand Mrs Walter Hyavs 3d John Mulder Mrs 8 10 Toysian Clair Copps Tvene Rookla Mr and Mrs Epa Nos sm Vander and new daughter Mr and Mrs John Dedewaard Vinla Mr and Mrs Roy Bariman Mr and Mrs A J Yandle Weerd Mrs Schemper Marion and John Dykshorn Mr and Mrs W Vander Well JeI Mrs Beamer Miss Kooiker Mr and Mrs S Dedewaard Jaz Hevern Vincent Crowley Stanley McKeegan Martin Quilman Bit Van Blaik Gerrit Harmelink and Mr and Mrs Martin Bonthnis plus many others unnamed.
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