Public School News Notes From the County Institute and Activities
Plans call for no school on Monday and Tuesday September 29 30 due to the County Institute at Orange City. Ninth grade officers Willard Dennis president George Murphy vice president Helen Roorda secretary treasurer with H C Miller as adviser. Teachers meet Supt Don May to discuss matters of interest to the school.
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County Institute
Orange
Willard Dennis
George Murphy
Helen Roorda
Scec
Treas
My. H. C. Miller
Margaret and
Mary Jolly
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Iteachents
Don May
G. J. Vanden Berg
Board of Education
Commemoration of the Black Hawk Purchase Observed
West Union Iowa resident notes Governor Hammill appointed L Moyer to the Black Hawk centennial commission. The 1932 event marks a hundredth anniversary of the Black Hawk purchase celebrated via school programs to stress Iowa’s early territorial acquisition. The purchase extended along the Mississippi with counties westward, excluding Winneshiek. Buchanan present, while Chickasaw Bremer and Black Hawk itself were not included.
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W. H. Beall
West Union
Iowa
L. @. Moyer
John Hammill
Mississippi River
Winneshick County
Buchanan County
Chickasaw
Bremer
Black Hawk
Ehief
Legion Sponsors Community Library in Rock Valley
The American Legion backs a Rock Valley Community Library to occupy a leased building south of DeBruin Meat Market. Committees will seek funds and books, a board from local organizations will run it, and books will be drawn free of charge. Cooperation is urged for a successful venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Rock Valley
DeBruin
Man Killed at Hudson After Freight Yard Accident
Edward H. Wilson, about 40, perishes at the Hudson station when his leg is caught between a car and the platform during loading car switching on the Chicago Milwaukee and Pacific line. An inquest followed. Wilson, a World War II veteran, was identified by papers found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific
Edward H. Wilson
Kramer
N. D
Hudson
Wilson
Spencer woman doubles value of silver foxes investment
Mrs Rose B Fraser of Spencer Iowa held onto her silver fox herd after investing 3000 dollars in two pairs two years ago. She sold fourteen foxes last Tuesday for 20600 dollars, bringing total investment and care to about 10000 dollars. Sale handled by W P Chambers president of Hill Crest Fox farm with buyer H Lyman of Cherokee who plans to start a fox farm.
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E. L. C. White
Spencer
Iowa
Rose B. Fraser
W. P. Chambers
Hill Crest
Clear Lake
H. Lyman
Lyman Hotel
Cherokee
Mr. Lyman
Insurance Taxes Stressed by Iowa City Official
Hon. Ray Yenter the state insurance commissioner told a group of agents in Iowa City that the department collected 1 800 000 in taxes last year while administration costs ran only 55 000. He highlighted major home offices located in Town and the vital role of the industry for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Ray Yenter
Sioux Center Auto Crash Sees Man Plunge 100 Feet
Clarence Hegink of Sioux Center escaped serious injury after his car left Road No 75 near Doon and plunged into the Little Rock river. The vehicle broke a timber and a hoisting derrick on impact. Hegink, a Buick salesman, initially feared fatally injured but later was expected to recover. He was taken to Doon and then Sioux Center for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hegink
Sioux Center
Little Rock
Doon
Mr. Eggink
Henry Eggink
Rock Valley
Knoxville Woman Faces Italian Earthquake Near Naples
Emma Laura Cooper of Knoxville was awakened at 1 30 am by violent tremors and flashes as an earthquake struck a hotel a few miles from Naples Italy. Guests rushed into the street in night attire and were later allowed to return to dress though sleep was not permitted. If the quake had lasted longer the hotel might have crumbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Italy
Emma Laura Cooper
Naples
Building Costs Vary in Powegshick County Schools
I J Onnis ton has built schools for nearly fifty years. He recalls Carnforth school house built 43 years ago for 750 and 1915 Madison township schools at 1800 each. In 1919 Warren produced two for 7000 total. Last year South Side schools cost about 2800. He notes labor and lumber price shifts explain the changes though the buildings are similar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powegshick County
I. J. Onniston
Carnforth
Madison Township
Warren
South Side
Peace Lutheran Church Plate Two Services Next Sunday
Divine services and Sunday Svhay will be held next Sunday September 28 in District No 6 schoolhouse Menohlenthaler.
Public Auction of School Property in Sioux Township
Old school house, out buildings, flecks and other articles in school district No 2 Sioux Township await sale. Auction set for Wednesday October 13 at 2 PM. Ed J Schmidt secretary Peter De Smet auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Township
J. Schmidt
See
Peter de Smet
Student teachers to have bus facilities at Iowa State Teachers College
President O Latham announces two daily bus trips between the Cedar Falls campus and nearby affiliated schools to ease transportation for student benefactors. A 25 passenger Yellow Motor Coach and a 21 passenger Studebaker will be used, both painted in the college golds and purples.
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Benefers
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Malls
O. Latham
Studebaker
Social Events In Rock Valley Dying Past Week
Rock Valley society notes report W GT UL meeting with Mrs Stella Hastings on Thursday afternoon September 18 planning County Convention at Sioux Center October 7 with two speakers on Temperance and Education Mrs Bessie Jacobs and Miss Zoa Smith elected delegates to State W CE U Convention at Marshalltown October 1 with Mrs Don May as alternate. Officers elected for year including President Mrs Don May Vice President Mrs Stella Hastings Secretary Mrs Bessie Jacobs Treasurer Mrs Geo Kessler. Next meeting October 16 at Mrs Don May home features a Stork Shower for Mother Benedict home at Des Moines.
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W GT
Stella Hastings
Sioux Center
Jin
Bessie Jacobs
Zoa Smith
Marshalltown
Don May
Geo. Kessler
Mother Benedict
Des Moines
Ray Dorr
Lester Dorr
Hansen
C. Newell
le Mars
G. van Nijiwegen
W. Jacobs
el Paso
Texas
Albuquerque
N. M
Chicago
Homer Ami
Bert Griffin
Salem
James Vander Poel
Gladye
I. T. McGill
Gerald Nevis
Duluth
Minn
J. T. Kearns
van Valkenburg
Joe McKellar
Carl Blessing
The
Aid
Huizenga
Jerry Stork
Local residents and sales mark land deals and visits
Twenty years ago in the area a flurry of land sales is noted with L. A. Stengel selling 240 acres at 145 dollars an acre and Arthur Chambers selling his farm for 150 dollars per acre. Multiple residents make short visits to family or friends, including Hugh Hogan from Sioux City and Floy Akin visiting her sister near Inwood.
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Cee
Mon
Jos
Lie Mars
Hugh Hogan
Sioux City
Hugh
Sioux City Journal
Floy Akin
ML. CG. Waite
Inwood
W. J. Boggess
John Jacobs
Chas. Splear
Kankakee
Splear
Minois
Jos, Roberts
Ana
Grant Roberts
Viborg
Backer
Canada
Miss Sehlund
Christian Reformed Church Weekly Activities and Broadcast
The Christian Reformed Church posts sermons on topics including death by self harm causes and infant baptism and schedules Holland service. The American Men’s Society and youth groups resume meetings. Rally Day is set for October 3 at Western Academy with donations welcome. Rev Geerlings to broadcast from Hollangdoeng on Sept 28 via WNAX in Yankton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Reformed Church
J. Gritter
Maelish Sevice
Servon
Holland Serview
Seremon
American Men's Society
Boleloek
Western Academy
J. H. Geerlings
WNAX
Yankton
New organization formed promotes Christmas Seal sale drive
Miss Frias Brophy led the Orange City meeting to organize a county state chain for the Christmas Seal sale. Volunteers from several towns attended including C. W. Pitts Alton Miss Rath Jackson Boyden and Adriana Oggel Orange City. Proceeds support child health work nursing health education and tubs prevention with a 60 40 county state split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frias Brophy
Orange City
Hawtkaye
Hawkeye Mus
C. W. Pitts
Alton
Rath Jackson
Boyden
C. W. Brink
Tyanville
Charles Cront
Hull
George Jurman
Hospers
Ireton
John Van't Hul
Matlock
Dave Muilenburg
Hawarden
Edward Pisher
Eta Will
Lyon County
Rock Rapids
Ross
Doc
Walter Nucebaum
H. Cannon
le Mars
J. C. Hospers
Houlihan
Sheldon
Shirt Story From Poweshiek County
David Sutherland of Montezuma narrates a Poweshiek County tale about making a shirt. Rush Woods seeks 50% yardage for a new garment, 5 yards are purchased after measurements reveal a tentlike fit.
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Poweshiek County
David Sutherland
Montezumas
Rush Woods
Woods
Household goods sale at Mrs Johns Jacobs home
A sale of household goods is scheduled for Saturday September 27 at 2 00 PM at the home of Mrs John Jacobs. Items include two bedsteads two pairs of bed springs two mattresses two dressers two commodes kitchen cabinet dining table tufted chair chest of drawers Davenport rocker set library table and other articles. Cash terms. Ben Meylink Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jacobs
Ben Meylink
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Public School News . Notes
Black Hawk Purchase
Legion Sponsoring Library
Wilosa
Silver Fox
State Bank OF
P. D. van Qosterhout
C. A. Walhof, Wise, Pree
Rozeboom
J.B. Walhof, Aast
Cashion
Christmas Bend
Ft Slowx
Large
J. C. Stuckenbriek I
E. Eldredge
Schlund Ray Ellis
Martha M
A. I. Schemmer
Hans Moeller
Est
W. W. Jolson
W. J. Heffernan
Herman Flolmer
Thos, Cullinan
Jahn G., de Vries
L. Vanden Bosch
John McKeegan
Frank A, Large
Herman Schmidt
Mrs
P, Mulder
Win. P. Moeller
PF. T. McGill
John A. Schmidt
Mat, Grace J. Large
Mande Ellis Lydia Smith
First National Bank
Owa
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