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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1928
Page
11
Inwood battled a tough inning spell as pitchers faced control issues. A homerun early in the game sparked the offense while the defense combated two defensive miscues and errors that allowed runs.
Miss Mary Ten Walpole daughter of Mrs. Mary Walpole of Rock Valley wed Freddie Hambrecht of Iowa City on September 10 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Alice Weeler of Iowa City served as matron of honor and Roy Ewers attended the groom. The ceremony followed by a wedding dinner at the Russell- Trompson Hotel in Waterloo. The bride, a University of Iowa graduate, plans to stay in Iowa City as Hambrecht completes his studies there.
The W C T U county convention assembled with Rev Wim P Welch delivering the welcome address. County officers presented reports and an election of officers followed. Speeches by Rev Tadson Tr Grone of Hawarden and others highlighted Prohibition with a campaign supper in GA and musical numbers throughout the evening.
Rock Valley stores will close only on Wednesday evenings, with extended hours this year. They remained open one additional Wednesday night longer than in past years, keeping shops open after band concerts ended.
Farmer Martin Seffer found a folded bank check in his corn field near Ashton after a strong Nebraska storm the previous afternoon. The check, written by Arthur Barris of Homer State Bank, had traveled over 100 miles with the storm, remained undamaged, and was recovered by Sheldon Mail reports.
Miss Jennie Smith returns from Omaha visit. Mr and Mrs P J Tepnisse host guests of Mr and Mrs John Yeldham Monday. Miss Nina Leonard leaves for Morningside College. Daniel Witzpatrick back from Winifred South Dakota visit. Mrs Witzpatrick stays longer. Miss Helen Lavkey starts work Monday at Doon high school. Dr Chahuers reports birth of baby girl at Alfred Havlet home. Help family goods arrive and settle in Christian Reformed parsonage. Vandyr Broup becomes Rock Valley Creamery owner in exchange for Hywin near Volgi. possession Oct 1. Miss Lathery Eldrige enrolls at Morningside College. Mrs H Scheuer visits daughter Mrs Dischler at Bancroft. Miss Glauche Crippen leaves Saturday to Hitchcock to teach. Miss Postma and Howard Keesler on vacation. G Postma and G Kosslack cover duties. Mr Mandy and children visit Canton relatives Sunday. Miss Jennie Skewis of Twned visits her mother earlier week.
Girald Bednar and sons of Chickasha Oklahoma have organized a Page County company with capital of 25000 dollars and leased 8000 acres to prospect oil. They report early success using a machine on farms though attempts in Winneshirk Harrison Van Buren and Frentout counties have failed. Oil pockets were claimed in Mvemont and Van Buren but produced no gushers.
Notes From Our Public High School highlights seventh graders collecting South America booklets and press clippings, typing and shorthand records show top speeds, and students pursue a Remington Primary Certificate. Officers for the year are named across grades, and a Freshman initiation party marks the year’s first social event.
Jack Prost reports a light frost Friday night with frosts continuing every night since. Weather predictions promise warmer weather later in the week. Cora escaped major frost danger and little damage occurred, though the frost will aid corn ripening.
The local Neill Oak store welcomes a new manager, succeeding the former head who leaves to return to Sioux City. Friends note his quick integration during a busy period. meanwhile, other town events include a pleasant visit by lawyer from Anil Index office, multiple arrivals for short visits, and a forthcoming American Legion comedy night at the Opera House next week.
The American Legion plans a Wednesday and Thursday night staging of the collegiate comedy Aunt Lucie at the Opera House. Over 100 local people participate with a cast including Betsy Catherine Dix, Molly Gayer, and Terry played by W. Jatin. The production features a baby pageant and musical numbers by local groups, promising a lively, enterprising community show.
Tev QT Donwstra and Pastor lead a folded schedule at Tolland with 2:00 PM afternoon service and 3:40 PM Sunday school focused on literature and study. Holy communion observed. members and guests welcome. confessions and confirmations planned.
Study describes alleged group claiming to represent a publishing company offering school readers. Text appears garbled with incorrect place and names, mentioning rural Tawny and McMillan Publishing Co. and planned readers, but specifics are unreadable.
A fragmented report notes community entries from Sioux, including Peter Kragt of Jinden Wis visiting relatives, Mare Gt Kein and Mrs Peter Baker hosting guests, and Francis Murphy planning to Washington D C after accepting a merchant bank position. An accident in Lodi injures Mrs Geil and another. Rev Burggraad’s widow recalls his death two months ago.
A cluttered Sunday social roundup lists names like Katy Edwards and Larry, plus Mr and Mrs Simon Ardema and J Wong visiting relatives. Several residents such as Anthony Brinkhan and Ray Liehe are noted for shopping trips and visits, with mentions of spouses, travel, and a Lake Cry area trip.
We dusixe every kind friend who helped after the house fire. Your help and kindness will not be forgotten. August Winterfield family
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