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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1968
Page
7
A letter from Karl L. Hamann aboard USS Arnold J Kell describes life on station off Da Nang Harbor Vietnam. He notes hot days and long hours while the ship’s two mounts fire 660 high explosive rounds at targets along the harbor.
Crew reports no gun damage assessment due to intense practice as USS Isbell fires on targets near Da Nang Harbor on the night of August 12 into August 13. Damage Control Officer Jg Jauch learns he became a father to a 7 lb boy in Los Angeles during the operation.
Aroundown notes Anne Van Hamme plans a bumper tomato crop this year. She weighs her prize at 16 pounds with a 19 inch circumference, reflecting the big yield potential.
In the estate of Mrs Peter Vanderplas deceased Probate No Trie. Christine Kate and Tenis Vanderplas are named executors. Creditors must present claims within six months of publication. Heirs and interested parties must appear in the District Court within one year from the notice date. Dated August 4, 1568.
Mr and Mrs Emil Jacobson from Big Stone Minn spent the weekend at their farm. The infant daughter of ML and Mrs James Reed was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church with Mr and Mrs Stanley Yates as sponsors. The Moulson family and others visited Rock Valley homes. Mr and Mrs Peter Haverbooms and family were Sunday coffee guests at Al and Mrs Kerman Bienteman’s home. John Vania Keift and daughters attended Sunday coffee at Rich Roozeboorn’s home in Sioux Center. Ronald Mouw left for Lakefield Minn to teach at the high school. Mr and Mrs Fred C Dierks hosted Marvin Mouw with Mr and Mrs R W Vander Velde as assistants. Present were Mr and Mrs Herman Dierks of Rock Rapids and Mrs Albert Klein of Inwood. Mr and Mrs Hats Moeller celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary with cake and lunch.
The North Iowa Vocational School will begin its fall quarter on September 3 with about 250 students across thirteen programs. Classes mostly in the new million dollar vocational facility on the 146 acre campus west of Sheldon. Five new programs include Building Maintenance Engineer and Diesel Mechanic. eight courses continue such as Auto Mechanics and Welding. Tuition is $50 per quarter. registrations are being accepted.
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