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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1970
Page
2
A letter to the editor decries distortion in news coverage and calls for action on education spending. The page references headlines on schools and pay raises, noting Forest City granting a $400 raise while many teachers earn under $8,600.
Debbie Smith has been chosen Track Queen for Rock Valley High School to represent the school in conference competition. The conference Track Queen will be crowned at Slouk Center on May 18.
The GAR Hews GAA notes monthly meetings on the second and fourth Mondays. Officers include Helen Rook president Deb smith vice president Deb Van Zee secretary and Carol Vat Berkum treasurer. Members span seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen with named reps. Early year focused on volleyball, now playing basketball and recently losing to Siing Center's GAA.
City Clerk announces proposal from April 7 1970 to sell and dispose by the City of Rock Valley real estate at Lot 13 and East Lot 24 in Block 7 Orle Inet Plat known as the City Palace. Hearing on the proposal set for May 5 1970 at 10 00 A M in City Hall Potter Mayor. Attested by Robert Kaufman City Clerk.
Rhonda Rhode, a four year RVHS student, has orbiting the Capsule spotlight this week. She has participated in GRA during all high school years and actively joined girls glee in freshman sophomore and senior years.
The Future Home Makers of America chapter at RVHS featured the theme Neighbors Near and Far with members Gud tuo and Dwight Hansen presenting films about Iceland and Europe. Officers included Deafhe Vander Pol president Bertha Kooima vice president Karen Gayeér secretary Barb WittG treasurer Kay Gayét secretary and more. The year closed with a February 13 sweet heart Ball following a game and monthly meetings held on the third Monday.
Rock Valley won class B, securing a second straight crown at the Dutchmen Relays on April 14. The Rockets posted 54 points with top finishes by Klein in sprints, Van Noort and Plueger in distance events, and strong relays, with Hartley next on April 25. Rhonda, a busy senior involved in theater and campus staff, plans LPN training in Sioux Falls after graduation.
The last regular Rock Valley FRA Chapter meeting opened by president Curtis De Graaff at 290 featured reports from the secretary and treasurer, a Cork Corner Safety Committee update, and campaign speeches by candidates. Election is set for April 20. A car safety check was noted.
The article lists numerous music ratings across solo, duet, trio, quartet, and choir performances featuring instruments and voices such as trumpet, piano, clarinet, sax, bass, drums, flute, and baritone horn. It names performers like Rick, Andreas, Ben, Dennis, Wayne, Cheryl, Hilda, Marla, Paula, and many others, noting groupings such as Brass Quintet, Clarinet Trio, Boys Sextet, Girls Sextet, Horn Quartet, and Choir.
Alvin Jambar, president of the Rock Valley Education Association, questions newspaper coverage on teaching conditions and salaries. He urges full stories and stronger reporting on educator concerns and community needs.
Members discussed a car safety check with local highway patrol cooperation and referred the item to the Community Service Committee for further investigation. Proposals included field tips visiting Iowa’s largest farm, a tug-of-war with teachers to be revisited later, and plans followed by refreshments after adjournment.
Round-up noted 38 duck species in the Anatidze family with webbed feet flat bills short legs and long necks. Deer antlers shed daily, eaten by rodents for minerals. Fastest swimmers have forked tails. Held Wednesday April 5 at Rock Valley Community School with Werle youngsters. Mrs Vander Velde guided kindergarten activities. Mr Carlson spoke as school psychologist. snacks provided by cooks.
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