Rock Valley yearend gifts drive starts December 3
The Look Backward column notes Rock Valley's Christmas gift program begins Monday December 3 with registration for hundreds of dollars in gifts. Officials estimate more than 2500 in gifts and cash will be distributed before Christmas. Additional news covers death of Lambert Lems, a new lumber yard project, local service induction, and a football auto accident involving five local youths.
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Rock Valley
Wesc
Lambert Lems
Doon
Lems
Koolma Machine Works
Highway 18
Myhren's
Cashway Firm
Hag Mill
Black Hills
South Dakota
Rapid City
Armed Service
OK Cafe
Alton
Sioux Center
Marvin Boon
Rodney Bolkema
Ronald Richard Green
Advance Poultry Income With Felco Statex Feeding Program
The Felco Statex Cooperative offers feeding programs for large caged laying flocks to boost peak egg production and net returns. Backed by on farm testing and research, ownership interest ensures you get farm supplies at reasonable prices. Visit your local Felco Statex cooperative to investigate cost control and quality benefits.
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Felco/Statex
Felco
Statex
Lee
Car Crash Near Sheldon Injures Five
A collision near Sheldon involved a Rock Valley car owned by Will Ver Malm. Passengers Joe Bogaard, Dick Postma, Gerrit Kersbergen, and Gerrit Dyktira were reported with injuries while the driver was not named.
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Sheldon
Rock Valley
Will Ver Malm
Joe Bogaard
Dick Postma
Gerrit Kersbergen
Gerrit Dyktira
Bridge Construction Near Creamery Delays East Road
A crew works on a new bridge by the creamery causing East road closure at Benson corner for several weeks. The improved bridge will enhance street access in that city area. An Atlantic fisherman forecasts a mild open winter based on a large shad catch, hoping to ease coal, clothing, and food shortages.
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Benson Corner
Hudson River
Deer season ends as two family members tag deer
The writer notes the hunting season closing while two relatives claim deer credentials. The father shoots a youthful buck and its companion is described as born the day before. The brother Jim misses his chance, joking about waiting for the buck.
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Jim
Wrestling Debut Sparks Neighbor Pin and Season Hype
A reader recounts first exposure to amateur wrestling during a Rock Valley versus Spencer scrimmage. The neighbor who pinned his opponent astonishes the writer, revealing talent beyond basketball. The note ends with festive shopping cheer and hopes for renewed rivalry.
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Bing
Rock Valley
Spencer
Bertha
New Autos Highlighted By Local Dealers
Anthony Bockelman of Hwdn lists Ford models while Eugene Hofmeyer of Sheldon and Dean A Schmidt of Sheldon showcase Chev and Buick options. Porter Funeral Home notes service vehicles included in the lineup with an RV available for demonstration.
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Anthony Bockelman
Hwdn
Ford
Eugene Hofmeyer
Sheldon
Porter Funeral Home
Buick
Dean A
Schmidt
Letter to Editor prompts faith in miracles after priest’s accident
A reader from Rock Valley sends a clipping dated Oct 10 1968 about Rev C J Thennes priest of Holy Cross parish in Rock Valley who suffered a bad auto accident. The letter praises the clipping for expressing belief that God still performs miracles and asks for publication by the editor to help the town prosper.
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Rock Valley
Ares
C. J. Thennes
Holy Cross
Little Interviews Rev Thennes Thanks Stockton Friends
Reverend Thennes expresses gratitude to Stockton residents for prayers cards and gifts after surviving a cancerous kidney crisis linked to a serious automobile accident He credits God and doctors for his recovery and notes the accident narrowly avoided taking his life.
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J. Thennes
Stockton
Gog
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the Bee
John E. van de Weerd
Donald Cannegieter
Gene Driesen
Northwestern Bell
Commercial Club
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