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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1965
Page
1
The narrator recounts personal experiences with wart removal and a belief in witching for water and oil. He recalls doctors burning a wart, a hospital option, and a friend promoting belief to cure it. He notes similar skepticism about oil vein witching and its claimed bodily effects.
Labor Day in Rock Valley promises a busy day with a parade of antique autos and tractors in the Saddle Club area followed by a tractor pull with prizes. In the evening the Rock Valley Baseball Park hosts a talent show, horse act, Shrine White Horse patrol, and a Rock Valley All Stars softball game. Entries for the tractor pull and talent show must be received by September 1 with details to follow.
Dave Nelson a proctor at Morningside College in Sioux City was selected for leadership and scholarship qualities. The role carries modest pay and is a recognized honor reflecting service to the college. Shotva ibe Maretta Van Slaten of Little Hoe, formerly Rock Valley, and John Van Slaten’s daughter, is a candidate for the 1963 Queen of Conservation contest co sponsored by Farmers Grain Dealers Association and Soil Conservation Districts of Iowa. Each winner received a sterling silver charm bracelet.
Funeral services were held for Anthony Roskam Sr., 80, who died from injuries after a car accident five miles south of Rock Valley. He was born May 27, 1885 in The Netherlands and moved to the United States early. He and Sophia Rozeboom celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary earlier this year. Survivors include wife, six daughters, five sons, a sister in Holland, 37 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The softball league tournament starts Friday night this week with market notes from Farmers Elevator on corn oats and butchers and Packers listed in the report.
Bonita Ruma Rachel Franken Paul Miller and Linda Schulmbohm with Rev Alfred Kaupins attend the biennial Iowa District Luther League convention in August 1921 at Luther College Decorah. About 800 Luther Leagues exist in the Iowa District. A softball tournament runs Aug 20 to 24 with a five dollar team fee and spectator offerings. League standings show Christian Ref. and Reformed teams leading. nightly games set with finals to follow. Mr and Mrs Owen Manning and FFA students Kent Pruisman and Evert Jounstra returned from Columbia Mo after Youth Sessions of the American Institute of Cooperation hosted by Farmers Elevator Co.
Magistrate's Court in Rock Valley and nearby towns posts recent cases. Jake Oostra fined $9 and costs for speeding. Gerald Lee Van Beek $5 and costs for defective muffler. Harlan M Boeve $5 and costs for muffler. Richard HitHeney of Rock Rapids $10 and costs for operating a track with no chauffeur's license. Ho Webster of Yankton $7 and costs for speeding.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an ecologist and a positive outcome but lacks clear details on event, people, or place. The readable bits imply ongoing work or results, yet facts remain too incomplete to identify involved organizations or dates.
Dave Van Berkum manager of the Rock Valley Municipal Swimming Pool announced the pool will close on Saturday August 28. The notice outlines a seasonal end with no further details provided.
Rock Valley Pee Wees edge Larchwood 6 5 in a come from behind Feagon game. Vernon Postma delivered a grand slam after walks and a single setup, tying the score in the fifth. Gene Buckley scored the winning run on a wild pitch as Kempema pitched all seven innings.
Schools schedule opening for August 30 with Rock Valley Community High registering seniors at 9:00 and freshmen at 2:30. Rock Valley expects 8:40 start for older students and 9:00 for other grades. First Christian Reformed church hosts opening exercises with Rev Leonard Van Brunen.
Work on the Rock Valley golf course resumes Monday as well diggers arrive next week to find water. The FHA loan requires about 18 memberships. the membership committee canvasses the area. Contact John Vande Kerk or Sam Ver Hoeft to join.
Rock Valley riders are reminded that on Saturday August 21 the VFW will apply Scotch Lite tape to all bicycles at no cost from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the VFW Building. It is hoped all cyclists take advantage of this free offer.
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