Public School News and Holiday Preparations
School notes report staff changes, student recognitions, and upcoming events. Calendar items include a two week vacation starting December 19, a Christmas wreath project, and basketball games at Maurice Friday night and Alvord high on Tuesday. Beuna Vista Coe merger creates junior college status. contests and honor rolls listed.
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Droog
H. J. Dennis
Marjorie Roe
Maurice
Buena Vista College
Coe College
Beuna Vista
Alvord High School
Rock Valley Dominates Sub-county Declamatory Contest Showcasing Local Talent
Contest at the school gym Monday evening featured Mull, Sioux Center, Maurice and Rock Valley. Donald Mouw won first in Oratorical with The Constitution. Donald Vande Stowe took second with Sacreties that Mailed. Susie Vander Laan won Dramatic first for No. 6. Bernice Straks was second with The Forgotten Witness. Gerildine Brinkhuis claimed Humorous first in Ladies Aid at the Local Theatre. Kathleen Oliver was second with Naughty Nell. Rock Valley took two firsts and a second, with Superintendents Ballard Morford and Mulenberg presenting ribbons. Winners advance to the County Contest on December 17, likely facing Hospers. Honors Roll notes the high school honor list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mull
Sioux Center
Maurice
Rock Valley
Donald Mouw
Donald Vande Stowe
Susie Vander Laan
Bernice Straks
Gerildine Brinkhuis
Kathleen Oliver
Don May
Hospers
Preliminary Boy Scout Meeting Sparks Early Interest
A junior Boy Scout session convened in the Selves building after school Tuesday under A R Iggleston. Early turnout looks strong with many public school boys listing Willard Dennis Hessel Kosters Russell Brennts John Van Boeyen John Vander Velde Neal Den Hartog Gerrit Ver Wey Albert Vande Weerd Judson Simith Henry Van Dyke Milton Vander Stowe John Steck and Kenneth Grau as prospective members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selves
A. R. Iiggleston
Willard Dennis
Hessel Kosters
Russell Brennts
John van Boeyen
John Vander Velde
Neal den Hartog
Gerrit Ver Wey
Albert Vande Weerd
Judson Simith
Henry van Dyke
Milton Vander Stowe
John Steck
Kenneth Grau
Local Socials Highlight Sioux Center Area Visits and Events
Sioux Center residents and guests share visits across Doon Orange City and Perkins. Families attend weddings and receptions in nearby towns while club members plan a novelty sale at Monn's garage showroom. The Vander Berg Borgman and Van Binsbergen families travel for gatherings as the community notes farewell gatherings ahead of the State Assembly sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jansen
Perkins
Young Ladies Mission Band
First Reformed
Hirch
Monn
John Sneller
J. Smith
Orange City
Ross
Sioux
City
A. Vander Story
Mary
Mary Wossitink
Bert Warde Weerd
W. Braisen
Reve
AL Pez
Eiter
Fortos Maines
Assandly
Spirit Lake State Park Initiative Faces Committee Report
The town legislature will hear a report from a special committee led by Senator C.G.L. Rigby on establishing a Spirit Lake state park. The panel, formed last session, met with the state board of conservation after visiting the 700 acre site west of Spirit Lake reaching toward the Minnesota boundary. Half the land is timbered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Sentor CG. L. Rigby
Stanwood
State Board of Conservation
Big Spirit Lake
Minnesota
Social Events In Rock Valley Last Week
Social notes from Rock Valley recount Ladies Aid St Marys meeting at the CD A hall and a Turkey dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Seamen. Rebekah lodge held officer elections and bridge parties honored visiting guests.
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Ladies Aid of
St. Mary's Victveh
C.D
A. Hall
Mobos
V. G
Mys
HL Stehren_sberg
G. B. Jacobs
J. C. Suter
C. H. Schemmer
Alma Hansen
Olive Brown
Sheldon
Iowa
Charlotte Dunn
Mitchell
Crave Hut
Sibley
Tuwa
Schemmer
Miss Dun
Miss Hunt
A. Ta. Halstead
Eirth
Jerry Steek
J. D
St. Mary's Chapel
Tlossington
Gunton
Rock Valley
Moisingtom
Lereahowl
Rock Island
Whc
Phil Gostating
Condor
Big Place
Rock Valley Still On The Railway Map
The OMSTPSPRy plans special sleeping car service on winter dates so California travelers avoid car changes between Bo Falley and Los Angeles. The first through trip departs Sioux Malls on December 16 with connections via Spencer and Kansas City to the Grand Canyon limited. Round trip rates start at 70.60 dollars with 21.75 dollars for double berths. Holiday rates apply with a one third premium through January. Tickets go on sale December 9 and 24, with returns by January 6.
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Omstpspry
Go Flrokel Stindak
California
Bo Falley
Los Angeles
Pris
Spencer
Des Moines
Great, Western Hashway
Kansas City
Grand Canyon
Sioux Malls
Rock Valley
Alva Chrisimias
C. W Jacobs
Santa Claus Coming to Rock Valley Events
Santa Claus is slated to visit Rock Valley this week with a Christmas tree on the public square and a nightly light display on the flag pole. Sponsoring groups the American Legion and the Commercial Club say a definite date will be announced later as Claus remains busy. watch for the exact day.
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Santa Claus
Claus
Rooks Velley
Amerean Legion
Commercial Club
Soowatch
Christmas Cantata at Methodist Church Next Sunday
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces a 7:30 PM Christmas Cantata To Bethlehem directed by Miss Garst with Adult Choir members listed. Soloists include Mr Hegelstim and Robert Vis. A World Mission program from multiple nations follows at Sheldon Town Hall at 2:30 PM with speakers George P L Moward Rev M S Dountueh and others.
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Bethlehem
Miss Garst
Innsig
Anine
K. &. Corwin
Jerry Steck
GA. Tyler
Henry Helmers
Hazel Dearborn
Jake Vander Stowe
Henry Bastemeyer
Ben Mouw
Steve ‘Vanier Well
Walter Vander Well
Dick Roelats
Henry Bastenfeyer
Dick Wesselink
Eggelston
Mr. Hegelstim
Robert Vis
Sheldon
Town
MN. Eychiaveh
Id Mys
Janes
China
Mondel
Citutta
India
George PL Fmoward
South Mineview
Miamas
Dountueh
Methodist Episieas Pal Church World Service Board
Ci A. Tyter
Wade
Anthon
Wark Custer
Teonde
Beye
Chavel
First Reformed Church Sunday Services and Programs
Sunday services include an English service at 11 and a Dutch service with a sermon on Deuteronomy 32 10. Sunday school sessions follow the morning service with multiple classes preparing a Christmas program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Mindengev
Rock Valley News Items From 20 Years Ago
Community notes recount extended visits, relatives and travels of residents including Jett, Studer, Miss Schemmer, Miss Mahar, and others. Local council supports a proposed electric light project for street use pending official vote and installation.
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Aid
Beha
Canisatu
Rose Schemmer
Lowe
Bancroft
Cows
John Parkinson
Misa Mae Mahar
Ploal Chompings
Manson
Town
Ghovezewsky
G. HH. Vugteveen
BO Wynia
Sioux Falls
Evivention
G. Veldboom
Rock Valley
Thayer
Polk County Park License Plates Emphasize Vehicle Fees
Reading shows Polk County park authorities detailing license plate requirements and fees for passenger cars and trucks. It notes costs of 150 for tenilers and 604 Portate 200 for certain vehicle classes, and mentions 1980 tire assessments with a slight undercount compared with last year.
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Polk County
Park County
Tnd
Vonewhigs
Heavy Wind Creates Dense Snow Drifts in Gandy Center
The heavy wind on Monday night into Tuesday morning November 24 25 caused snow to pile into dense drifts rather than drift. Snow balls and large rolls covered open fields as the town faced unusually heavy snow. Residents recalled no prior sight of such rolling snow in recent memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandery
Cgrindy
Imarning
Cresney Bros Service Station Promises Easy Car Start
An advertisement claims use of Air craft Gasoline will fix hard starting, rough idling, and stalling. It promises cheaper fuel than other gasolines and urges motorists to fill up at Cresney Bros Servite Station today.
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Cresney Bros. Servite
Rock Valley Second Team Rolls Past Sioux Center
Rock Valley seconds defeated Sioux Center reserves in a fast-paced game as the first string lost to Sioux Center, 83 to 5. The home team led early and built a commanding advantage while Sioux Center’s main lineup fought hard but fell short. Local standout Kevin Willon scored for Rock Valley in a bid to push toward the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Sons
Viday
Sioux Center
Sioux Conlon
Roel Villey
Kevin Willon
Mavic
Wesselink-Vende Weerd Wed In Perkins Town
Miss Miry Wesselink of Perkins Town and Bert Vande Weerd of Rock Valley were married at the home of the bride’s parents in Lelawell. The ceremony featured a bridal march, flowers, and a reception with confections.
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Deceyber Ib
Miry Wesselink
Perkins
Town
Heer UL
Bert) Vande Weerd
Rock Valley
Dr. Wessel
Yinety Viata
Rovah
Douwslie
Cheatore Baumer Aebing
J. van Sark- Sul Pynuutling
Th. Weaselink
Grag
Mas
Vite
Vitelev
Hoek Valles Croviners
Varde Weere-Bauman Mae MnP Varie Weed and Peal Vote
Rock Valley resident Varde Weere-Bauman is described as a daughter of My and Mesada Vande Weer Sr. at Rock Valley. She attended local schools and worked as bookkeeper for Marin ers Lumber Co. in Rock Valley. Her groom is a resident of Rock Valley, employed in a fueling station handling Standard Oil products.
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Ehiarel Ptesdiax Instung
Chyale Nowhouse Jierlov
Mesada Vande Weer
Rock Villey
Rock Valley
Ind
Dia Rural School
Roek Valley
Mariners Lumber Ca
al Rock Valley
Mos
Dohin Bauman
Rok Valley
Ele
South Dakota
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E Public School News
Fospers
Susie Vander Juaay
Geraldine Brinkhuis
Vanden Berg
Arthur Bergsma
Helen Ruth Walhot
Alvin Miler
Frances Smits
Henrietta Wesstlink
Helen Roorda
Susie ‘Vander Laan
Dorothy Luynman
Lethe Smuith
Robert
Wis
Viola Schemmer
Willis Rozeboon
Dorothy Smith
Viola Dedeward
Margaret Filton
Winifred Also
Helen ‘Vander Stowe
Allen Snyder
Cornelia Ver Doorn
Boy Scouts
State Bank OF
ING
Chris Hop
P. D.van Qosterhout
A. Walhof
Methodist Episcopal Church Notes
Mra
Mee Studer
Any
Jett
Sandusky
Ohio
Wesselink—Vende Weerd
Varde Weere—Bauman
Choice Farm
First National Bank
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