Businessman of the Week Emmett Scanlan of Rock Valley
Emmett Scanlan, born in Rock Valley to Dennis J. and Jennie Castle Scanlan, built a varied career in banking real estate and insurance. A Univ. of Iowa commerce graduate and former athlete, he later served as a bank receiver appraiser and Federal Reserve contact man before returning to Rock Valley to focus on business and civic work. He held Rotary leadership roles, ran as Democratic county chairman, earned real estate broker designation, and was honored with the U.S. Government Service Award for ten years as a cooperative weather observer at Blockton.
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Emmett &. Scanlan
Rock Valley
Dennis J
Jennie Castle Scanlan
Dry AD
Scanlan
Spirle Lake
San Diego
Calif
Lake City
Iowa
Emmen
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Ermer
Yowa
Phi Kappa Theta Fotial Fraternity
Emmert
Catherine Dixon
Federal and Bank of Omaha
Federal Law Bank
Northrn
Towa
South Dakota
Einment
Rockyalley
Commercial Club
Rotary
Dean A. Cobb
Blockean
U.S. Governent
Blockton
Kindergarten Day At Chr School Event Invitations Mothers Meet
A school notices a special Kindergarten Day on Tuesday April 8 at Chr School. Activities begin at 10 with a mothers meeting in the library led by Mrs Bergama, while children meet their teacher Mrs Ver Bias in the kindergarten room. Lunch will be provided for mothers and prospective kindergartners. Private First Class Ratter G Van Bemmel, 18, of Doon, Iowa, received the Purple Heart March 1 in Vietnam for wounds in action while with the 190th Infantry Brigade. He entered the Army in July 1968, completed basic at Fort Lewis, and arrived overseas last December after attending Western Christian High School.
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Aliy
Ratter'g
van Bemmel
Mys
Lea
van Bemmell
Doon
Vietnas
Pet
Vietam
190Th Infantry
Fort Lewis
Waihs
Western Christia High School
Hull
Sunrise Services at First Reformed Church Guest Speaker
The Rev. Alvin Eisen associate pastor of the First Reformed Church of Orange City will be the guest speaker at sunrise services at 6 45. Everyone is invited to attend. The message emphasizes that love for country does not require hatred of others.
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Reformed
Alvin Eisen
Fist Reformed ‘Church
Orange City
Nick Hulst Named New Rock Valley Superintendent
Rock Valley Community School Board announces Nick R. Hulst of Paulina as superintendent designating E R Haas as grade school principal. Hulst holds a BA from the University of Northern Town and an MA from the University of South Dakota with post graduate work. He previously coached and taught at Boyden Coon Rapids and Paullina and led Junot High before joining Paullina. He and his wife have four children. plans include moving to Rock Valley in late June.
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Rock Valley Community School Board
Nick R. Hulse
Paulina
Hulst
E.R. Haas
University of Northern Town
University of South Dakota
Boyden
Coon Rapids
Paullina
Junot High
Sioux Federated Women’s Club Holds 41st Convention in Rock Valley
The Sioux County Federated Women’s Club held its 41st annual convention on Friday March 28 at Pioneer United Methodist in Rock Valley with about 100 attendees. The event featured a theme What will we do with Tomorrow and Our Future architects, opening prayers by Mig Hulstein, remarks by Mrs. C Subroeder and Mayor A L Porter, and a luncheon. A memorial note on General Eisenhower’s death prompted a moment of silence before Mrs. J Ren tink spoke on Build Now with Faith Love Understanding and Service. Mrs. Ralph Ten Clay of Rock Valley spoke on This is Your Life and a business meeting closed the 1989 gathering.
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Sioux County
Boyden Club
S. Osdobe
Rock Valley
Hawarden Club
E. Haas
Rock Valey Club
Adda
Eisenhower
J. Ren- Tink
Mpic
Record flood outlook under changing melt and precipitation
The report describes a mixed flood forecast with normal conditions but potential for record crests. Slower melt with cold spells could lower peaks, while faster melt and extra snow raise totals. Projections adjust with soil moisture, forecasts of additional precipitation, and regional melt rates.
Wedding Anniversary Celebration for Mr and Mrs Jones
Mr and Mrs Fred Jones of Leon celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary on April 4 at a Hog Roast in Malt Leeds. The couple marked fifty years of marriage with family and friends in a simple gathering reflecting their long partnership.
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Fred Jones
Leon
Leeds
Community Good Friday Service at First Reformed Church
A Community Good Friday Service will be held at the First Reformed Church from 1:40 to 2:45 p.m. The central theme is Reactions at the Cross. Four pastors will present sections on Defiance Selfishness Faith and Recognition. Special music by local families and soloists. Offering to Hope Haven School for Handicapped. Public invited.
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First Reformed Church
Gross
John Lngbers
Calvi Christian Reformed Church
Hill
Ralph ‘Ten Clay
Bast Reformed Church
Leonard van Dillinga
Fist Christian Reformed Church
Pesent
Alfred Kaupins
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
Raymond Koloff
Pronger United Methodist Church
Adam Vander Bek
Warren Anderson
Henry van “2Hoever
Alvin Gaalswyk
Wilbur Rook
Gerrit van Holland
Dick Vanzen
Hope Haven School For
Reading Council Dinner Meeting In Orange City
The Northwest Iowa Reading Council schedules a dinner meeting for Monday April 7 at Northwestern College in Orange City. Dinner tickets are 2.95 per plate. Hayes McGraw from Prestmar College Education Department will be guest speaker. all teachers and administrators are invited.
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Northwest Iowa Reading Council
Tiset- Ing
Northwestern College
Orange City
South
Hayes McGraw
Euucation Department
Prestmar College
Prize Winners at Hay Day Sale in sioux falls era
Prize winners at the Hay Day sale are announced. Highest setting rise load fetched 47.60 dollars, consigned by Clar tree De Kuick Valley. Highest selling load of ale consigned by Bert Baker Canton. Biggest load of hay 28 pounds alfalta cog signed by Fred Walsh Water town. Load coming greatest distance 326 miles from Sebeka Mion by Donald Meeck. Load of raw coming from Sebeka Mion 920 tiles.
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Clartree de Kuick Valley
Bert Baker
Canton
Fred Walsh
Town
Donald Meeck
Fom
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Tennessee
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Buy Dee's Resort
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American Legion Auxiliary Meet
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VFW
Rich Sipma
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West Lake Okobolj
Sipma Parity Resort
Reading Council
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