Jelte Talsina 79 Dies After Heart Attack
Jelte Talsina 79 died Wednesday morning at Rock Rapids hospital from a heart attack. Funeral services will be Saturday April 17 at 1 20 PM from the First Reformed Church, with Porter Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. A fuller obituary will appear in the next issue of The Bee.
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Jelte Talsina
Jelte ‘Talsina
Rock Rapids
First Reformed Church
Porter Funeral Home
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Bee
Death of Dr Emmett J Murphy Washington correspondent remembered
The obituary notes Dr Emmett J Murphy of Washington DC as a former Rock Valley resident who kept locals informed as a Washington correspondent. He shared clippings and autographs from presidents and dignitaries, mentoring many and planning a summer visit to see the national capital.
Easter Services Highlight Voice of Praise Choir Program
The Voice of Praise choir from Calvin Christian Reformed Church presents an Easter program Sunday evening April 19 at 4 00 pm directed by Dennis Rynders. The program features adaptations from The Glory of the Cross and selections from Handel Messiah and other hymns, concluding with a closing prayer.
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Voice of Praise Choir
Voice of Praise’ Choir
Calvin Christian Reformed Church
Dennis Rynders
Rosemary Hadler
G. F. Handel
Jesus
J. Grotenhuis
New Cantata to Be Sung Sunday Night
The Intermediate choir of First Reformed Church Rock Valley presents No Greater Love by John W. Peterson on Sunday April 18 at 7 30 pm. Also St Mary s Catholic church schedules Lenten services Holy Thursday at 7 30 pm Good Friday at 2 pm The Way of the Cross Saturday night Easter vigil and Easter masses at 7 30 and 9 30 am with breakfast after each mass for parish families and guests.
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First Christian, Reformed Church
First Reformed Church of
Rock Valley
John W. Peterson
St Mary's. Catholic Church
Maundy Thursday and Easter Services Planned
The First Reformed church will host Maundy Thursday communion at 7 30 p m and Friday services at 7 30 p m Good Friday services follow. An Easter sunrise service at 6 45 a m features Rev Larry Izenhart of Matinek as guest speaker, with an Easter cantata by the intermediate choir at 7 30 p m. Regular morning service begins at 8 30 a m.
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First Reformed Church
Larry Izenhart
Matinek
Ike Gosten 93 dies. services set in Rock Valley
Ike Gosten, 93, longtime Rock Valley resident, died Sunday at Sioux Center hospital. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Reformed Church with Rev Henry B. Woppen officiating. Born April 21, 1871 in the Netherlands, he married Allje Jansman there. They moved to the United States and Rock Valley about 60 years ago. Survived by a son Henry of Sioux City, three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Burial in Valley View Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home in charge.
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Ike Gosten
Rock Valley
Sioux Center Hospital
First Reformed Church
Henry B. Woppen
Oostey
Netherlands
Allje Jansman
United Stas
Osasten
Henry
Sioux City
Jake Vande Weerd
Allen Bonthuis
John Wissink
John Wissins
William Wissink
John Vander Sanden
Arie Gaalswyk
Adrian Oldenkamp
Robert Jacobsma
Porter Funeral Home
Valley View Cemetery
Tom Gerritson Celebrates 89th Birthday on April 15
An observance for Tom Gerritson's 89th birthday on April 15 drew visitors including Mr and Mrs Al Gerritson and families Imwoud, Mr and Mrs John Scholten Hull, and Mr and Mrs Cass Gerritson. A daughter Mrs Guy Morgenstern of Englewood, Cal, phoned to wish him well.
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Tom Gerritson
al Gerritson
Imwoud
John, Scholten
Hull
Casse ‘Gerritson
Guy Morgenstern
Engelwood
Calo
Rotarians to Host Seniors at May 10 Banquet
Rotarians will host the senior class of Rock Valley Community School Monday night in Haas Hall. The Rotary banquet is a 25 year local club tradition that began after the club was chartered.
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Rock Valley Community School
Haas Hall
Rotary
Optimism High For Rock Valley Nine Hole Golf Course Plan
Promoters report a $39 000 bid for a nine hole course with practice green and equipment. Sixty four acres near the Rock Valley air strip will cost 22 400 with a $65 000 loan sought from the FILA department. Clubhouse cost estimated at 16 000. annual maintenance about 9 000. 150 members already signed.
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Rock Valley
Gene Bunch
FILA
PITA
Gene Bay
Washington Republican Dr Emmett J Murphy dies of lung cancer
Dr Emmett J Murphy a Washington DC representative for the National Chiropractic Association dies after a lung cancer battle He was born and raised in Rock Valley Friends in Rock Valley had learned of details late Wednesday Services are planned for Monday in Washington The Bee promises a full obituary next week
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Emmett J. Murphy
Washington, D.C
Rock Valley
Washington
National Chiropractic Associationt
Murphy
the Bee
Good Friday Closures Observe Local Businesses
Most Rock Valley businesses close from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to observe Good Friday services.
General Clean Up Week Planned for Rock Valley
The Bee reports a spring drive for a town wide cleanup from the last week of April. Free trash pickup, and bargains on cleaning supplies are planned with support from the Commercial club Betterment club and local merchants. A community meeting in Sheldon discussed a new post high school business occupations course for Lyon Osceola Sioux and O'Brien counties.
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State Department of Public Instruction
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Sheldon
Lyon
Osceola
Sioux
O'Brien
Sheldon Community School
Fiz
Commercial Club
Oldenkamp
Council
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Betterment Club
Rock Valley
Rock Valley Musicians Sweep State Contest Ratings
Rock Valley area students earned superior and excellent marks at the Hull state music contest. Vocal, instrumental, and band entries led with names such as Judy Vogelzang Pam of Dave Val Abbema Karen Wesselink Linda Schelhaas and many others receiving superior ratings, while several groups and soloists gained excellent ratings.
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Rock Valley
Hull
Judy Vogelzang
Vaive
Pam of
Dave
Val Abbema
Jim Vander
Velde
Leanne de Bruin
Karen Wesselink
Linda Schelhaas
Linda Vander Bok
Mary van Zee
Kathy van Gort
Dennis Rozeboom
Ron E
Norman Groeneweg
Donna Klein
Sue de Vries
Joanne
de Bruin
Mary Nelson
John Riessen
Rambone
Dennis Razeboom
Trambone
Dave van Abbema
Dattone
Rick van Beek
Doris Kack
Marjorie Boer
Bell Lyre
Steve Timmer
Community Betterment council plans April meeting and projects
The Community Betterment council met at the Red Rock Inn on April 18 at 7:00 am led by host John Van Zanten. They discussed a possible Rock Valley hospital, Paint-up Clean-up property improvements, tree replacements, a Rock Valley Picture Book for the library, and park land development inquiries with state park staff. The next meeting is April 20 at the hospital site, with May 11 at Harald Van Otterleas.
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Community Betterment Council
Red Rock Inn
John van Zanten
Rock Valley
VFW
TE Wag
Valley Manor
John Kragt
John Kragk
State Park Department
Hospital
Harald van
Woman's elub year ends with talk on Israel
The Woman's Federated club held its last regular meeting of the year at Mrs Hes sel Roorda sr home with co-hostesses. Mrs Chas Gayer led the pledge. Guest speaker Myre Scorza of Orange City spoke with slides about a trip through Israel. A $100 pledge was approved for the hospital fund. A special business session is planned for May 7 at Mrs Dick Roelois.
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Woman's Elub
Israel
Woman's Federated Club
Hessel Roorda
J. C. Dykstra
Hein ‘Kosters
Chas Gayer
L. Hegg
Myre Scorza
Orange City
Northwestern College
C.J. Schroeder
Dick Roelois
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