Ears Piercing Craze Among Local Girls At Summer Social
Seventeen days until school starts, a group of girls took part in ear piercing during a summer gathering. Char Schelhaas performed most piercings while Linda Vander Bek Wanda Burgers and others watched.
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Neece
Char
Linda Schel- Haas
Brookings
Linda Vander Bek
Wanda Burgers
Linda Schelhaas
Linds van Oort
Kathy van Dore
Kay Yates
Karla Dytsta
Pat Gacke
le Dise Gerritsen
Helen Gerritson
Char Schelhaas
Mary van Tetham
Earl
Rock Valley teens share summer happenings and gossip
A rambling letter page from Rock Valley describes weekend trips to Sioux Falls and Denver, plans for Luther League in Texas, suburban drama, and school notices. It notes Eltons extended stay, gym letters for football players, driving permits, a beach trip, and local romances.
Free Barbecue and Events Open Lyon Fair Week
The Lyon fair opens Monday August 14 with a noon barbecue at Island Park hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Kid’s Day features reduced ride prices in the afternoon. Monday night includes a Trace Car-Pulling Contest at 6 29 p.m. Tuesday hosts the Demolition Derby at 8 00 p.m. 4-H night and a horse show occur Wednesday. Floral Hall houses exhibits from the surrounding area and prize-winning agriculture and canning displays.
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Ink Fair
Chamber of Commerce
Island Part
Fairgrounds
Midwest
Farm Bureau
Book Rapids
We Fairgrounds
Floral Hall
Eucrounding
Auditor's Report Presented to Rock Valley Council
The 1966 audit shows year end cash balances of 43 249 in municipal funds and total gross receipts of 47 967.48 with disbursements of 46 320. The report warns of improper fund usage and weak controls at the swimming pool, urging purchase orders and fund accountability to prevent misallocation and ensure proper budgeting.
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Rock Valley Council
Tris
Town of Alton Sues Henry Nacke
The Town of Alton sues Henry Nacke for 1156.50 claiming a December 24 1986 collision when Nacke swerved from a private driveway into the town car on Highway No 10 near Alton. The suit alleges the wreck destroyed the town car and seeks damages. Probate actions list executors and administrators for multiple estates including Hilbert Jager and John Janzam with bonds.
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Alton
Henrry Nocke
Stanley Folkera
Henry Necke
Hilbert Jager
Orange City
Henrietta Jager
John Janzam Je
John Janzam
Grandvills
Evert Blankepoor
Rock Valley
Henry J. Blankespoor
Peas J. Blankespoor
Conrad Jacobs
Thlic Jacobs
Adrian Jacobs
Charles de Boer
Milk truck crash near Rock Rapids injures no one
A milk truck driven by Clarice Edward Lommen and a 1960 Buick driven by Aus Evelyn Fay Van Zanten collided five miles south and a mile west of Rock Rapids near 10 80 Friday morning. Lommen faced $400 damage. Van Zanten $600. no injuries reported. ticket issued for improper pass.
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van Zanten
Conto
Rack Rapids
Success Is Across People and Ahead of Others
A concise maxim on achievement tied to social harmony and progress. It frames success as the blend of getting along with some while staying steps ahead of others in pursuit of goals.
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IPS
Frank Smith
Coniltes
Shower Honoring Clerene Blom Held at Valley Manor
A miscellaneous shower honoring Clerene Blom took place Wednesday July 28 at Valley Manor. Guests included Manor employees and the Blom family. Hostesses were Billie Suubbe Janice Von Bochove Joan Porter and Doris Brower. After an evening of games lunch was served.
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Clerene Blom
the Valley Manor
the Manor
Marie Blom
Jim Blom
Billie Suubbe
Janice von Bochove
Joan Porter
Doris Brower
Clarene to Become Bride of Roger Kooima in September
Clarene will marry Roger Kooima in September. Roger worked at Kooima Machine Works and Clarene is an LPN at Valley Manor.
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Clarene
Roger Kooima
Roger i. Emm
Kooima Machine Works
Valley Manor
Sioux Center Hospital Admission Log Names Patients and Dates
Sioux Center Hospital notes admissions for Jobit J. Warmies of Hull on July 31, Mrs. laze Knipers of Hull on August 1, Louis C. Van Ravavia of Hull on August 4, Donna Keele daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Korie of Hull on August 4, Pleum De Zeeuw of Hull on August 4 and an entry indicates transfer to Sioux City on August 3.
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Jobit J. Warmies
Hull
Laze Knipers
Sioux City
Louis C. van Ravavia
Donna Keele
Henry Korie
Pleum de Zeeuw
Birthday fete for Mrs Dera Schoon in Rook Rapids
Mrs Dera Schoon of Rook Rapids was honored by friends and family on her 1013th birthday July 25. Pres Sehtson sent a birthday greeting. She heads a large family with six children 25 grandchildren seven great grandchildren and a large great great grandchild. A plant in Hull yard grew two inches daily this summer before fading. the plant’s exact name remains unclear.
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Dera
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King Green
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Denver
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Willy
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Mark
Minneapolis
USA
Doug Reinke
Green Acres
Rock Way
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Randy
Orbit
Linda Gerritson
Rhonda
Chicago
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Mary van Berkum
Kat
Lakes
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Hermie
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Doris Keck
Bonnie Buma
Tom Wynia
Luther League
Texas
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Oklahoma
Little B
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Ohn
Uielores
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Anne
Jo Wynna
the Lakes
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Don van Zee
Denny van Berkum
Sandi di Bruin
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Dykstra
Larry Vugteveen
Northwestern Bell
Lyon Fair
Ford
Deas
Daytona
Dykstra Motor Co
Owa
Council
Sues
Henry Nacke
Sioux Center Hospital News
Copenhagen
Vet Ory
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