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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1971
Page
2
A reflective Christmas piece speaks of Jesus as the stable babe and savior, noting love laughter and sadness as gifts of the season. It ponders what to give to Christ, urging gratitude through service and belief in the enduring truth of Christ’s birth and redemption.
A retrospective notes deaths and community events from Rock Valley. Dick Roelefs, longtime grocer and worker, dies after leukemia illness. A 12 year old boy involved in an accident. Vocal music programs and annual Christmas carol staging in Rock Valley. Also mentions local school groups and Main Street Nativity scene.
Funeral services for Mrs John Rehberg 75 of Stockton California were held Monday Dec 6. She died in a Stockton hospital the prior Thursday. Born Mary Zerler Aug 15 1896 in Rock Valley she married John Rehberg in 1917 and lived in Canton Kadoka and Rapid City South Dakota before moving to Stockton in 1942. Her husband died in 1952. Survivors include two sons John of Stockton and Clarence of Sacramento three daughters Har Andersen of Sioux Falls Mrs Robert Grand and Mrs Robert Ghilott all of Stockton 27 grandchildren and 1d great grandchildren.
Mrs Irene Riessen spent the weekend in New York with her daughter Mary. While there she attended the play No No Nanette and saw the Rochettes at Radio City Music Hall.
A long list of neighbors and relatives share tea and visits across weekends and midweek as Mrs Rev Admiraal welcomes Airman Clair Mulder from Offit Air Force Base. Viet Nam service and Navy discharge honors noted for Harlan Bolkema with surrounding social events and birthday celebrations.
A baptismal dinner was held at the Gile De Ruiter home on Sunday December 12 for Michael Rob Schaefer son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Schaefer of Rock Valley. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Stephen Schaefer and Michael. Mr and Mrs Michard Schaefer and family of Sioux Falls. and Mrs Peter Vis of Hulk. Michael was baptized by Rev Ralph Ten Clay at the First Reformed Church.
In the District Court of Sioux County notice of probate of will and appointment of executors is published. Herman Volick is administrator of the estate with McGill and McGill as attorneys. Creditors must present claims to the Clerk within six months from the second publication, or be barred. Date of second publication December 28, 1971.
A farewell party at VEW Hall honored Mr and Mrs Gerry Van Aalsburg on 211 day evening with 35 guests. They left for California after visiting at the home of her mother Mrs Frank De Graaf.
Dec 2 to 18 1971 results show Gert Jonker high game 217 and 193 176 in a 217 193 176 run. Schmidt's Ths led team totals 434 and 2928 with others over 170. Northern League and Well's Blue Bunny top team marks 803 2621. Individual leaders include Van Kley 247 and Meerdink 556. Ladies Afternoon League features Van Zee 214 581 and Coast to Coast high 484.
A retirement gift idea list notes lighter options for smaller living spaces. Hand mixers and lightweight appliances ease chores for retirees with limited space or arthritis. A mini counter top washer or dryer suits small wash loads, says Ethel Oldaker, Extension Home Economist.
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