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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1969
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Joe De Wit host a social gathering with Mrs Martha Verburg and Mr and Mrs Ben Voethurg among attendees in a brief society column item.
For sale by Mrs. Herman Dykstra is a modern two bedroom residence of the late Mrs. William Evers. Call 47E-5699 for details. Also offered is Hampshire bears for sale with John B. Brock listed at 234 miles from Sioux Center and phone 722-1634. Mr and Mrs Albert Vat Léeiner of Hospers traveled to Downes Kansas last Friday to attend the funeral of Lena Boxum, aunt of the Vats, returning Saturday.
Valley Manor reports several community items including Mrs. Kete Hansen’s 86th birthday celebration, services by the Jr. Men’s Society of First Christian Reformed Church, and Miss Kathryn Wagner’s birthday observance at Lyon County Presbyterian Church in George. Also noted are upcoming events, local obituaries, road and infrastructure updates, and a report on music meet plans and school activities involving 800 musicians from 16 schools. Local residents’ movements and a motor accident near Peshing are mentioned along with community projects and a forthcoming furniture repair venture.
Decoded from OCR, list shows Johnson County traffic matters in Rock Valley. Douglas Ray Retake faced half portion of maveled road with $10 and costs, Richard Dykstre failed to stop and was cited for clear distance with $20 and costs, David Wayne Van Dri faced viola and $20 and costs, Laren Wayne Greeneweg passed on double yellow line with $15 and costs.
A list of patient admissions and dismissals at Hegg Memorial Hospital with dates in March. Names include Bill Van Elk and Van Eldik in admissions, along with Egbert Post and Gerald Heyern among others. dismissals record Kenneth Davelaar Cornelia Feekes Ake Den Boes Adrian Vandegent Abe van priél and others.
Rock Valley Furniture claimed the high team series with 2665 and Jonker Fumitsue had the high team game at 988. Dee Bauman led the field with the top individual series 2489, while John Vonk and Jim Driesen posted the best individual game at 223. The standings show multiple teams with records, including Kooima Machine 59-41 and Furnivere 58-42, with numerous player scores listed across groups.
Local report notes Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Simonsen of Brainerd Minnesota spent three days visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. HP Simonsen. A 6:30 dinner Sunday honored the guests with attendance of Eldon Simonsen, Dr. and Mrs. Russell Simonsen and family and others.
The Van Eidik brothers William and Herman and Oscar Vande Vegte announce a sale of their interest in Rock Valley Sales Company to the remaining partners John Blom Joan Harmelink TN McGill and Martin Vanderelie. A banquet at the church parlor honored the acquisition and services were held for Rock Valley resident Mrs Marie De Bruin Yen De Ploeg in an automobile accident.
The Devoer family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for prayers help flowers cards and visits during the past weeks. Special thanks to Dr Berthelsen and Jose who accompanied the author to Sioux Falls and to Rev Engbers for his visits and intercessory prayers. Your kindness will be remembered.
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