Christmas circle events and area visits fill holidays
The Hope Circle of the Methodist church hosted a December 14 meeting with a baked goods auction and Christmas lunch. 95 attended, each bringing a guest, as Mrs. David Henderson and Mrs. Art Gertsen presented the program. Several families and visitors from Temple City and Sioux Falls were noted, with multiple gatherings and holiday hospitality described across town venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Circle
The
Methodist Church
David Henderson
Art Gércit~sen
Ed De _ ‘Vox
Sydney Grossenburg
Leo Grossenburg
Donald Doora
Services Held For Abe Schouten, 64
Funeral services for Abraham Schouten were conducted at the Canton church with Rev. Richard Gilman officiating. Interment followed in Rock Valley cemetery. A longtime Rock Valley resident, Schouten was born near Sighx Center and schooled in Ireton. He worked for Thornburg Co and later for a tool company in Minneapolis before serving as a bookkeeper at Rock Valley Cement Block and Tile. A full obituary will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Schouten
Canton
Richard Gilman
Neal Strasd
Way
Helmina Ts Akeen
Kenneth Hansen
Gene Bunch
Henry van Lee
Richard van Lee
Paul Bony
Gus Kuiper
Peter Vande Velde
Rock Valley
Schouten
Hock Valley
Sighx Center
Ireton
Thorns ‘Burg Co
Beré
Minneapolis
Rock Valley Cement Block and Tile
Rites Held for Addie Kahl 91 at Congregational Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Addie Kahl 91 were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Congregational Church with Rev. Raymond A. Raloff officiating. Burial followed at a local cemetery under Porter Funeral Home direction. She died Saturday at Rock Valley Hospital after a long illness. Born March 30, 1876 in Scott County Iowa, she is survived by a daughter Mrs. Albert Rots of Doon a sister Mrs. Ann Case of Rapid City SD three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mita
Addie Kahl
Dean
Congregational Church
Raymond A. Raloff
Porter Funeral Home
Rock Valley
Kahl
Rock Valley Hospital
Scott County
Iowa
Albert Rots
Doon
Ann Case
Rapid City
Rites Held for Oscar Miller in Rock Valley
Funeral services for 72 year old Oscar Miller of Rock Valley were held at Peace Lutheran Church with Rev. Alfred Kaupitis officiating. Burial was in the third cemetery under Porter Funeral Homes. Miller died Sunday morning at Egg Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born September 30 1895 he lived on a local farm all his life. He married Empia Toft August 5 1895 at Hudson Ss D. Survivors include his widow three sons Del V M Miller of State University at Armes four daughters Mrs Lyle Kramec of Ankeny, Mrs 120 Buckley of Littleton, Mrs Robert Namvedt of Urbana Il and Mrs Paul Glaon of Schofield Wis two brothers Arthur of Hudson and Harold of Drazige and two sisters Mrs Clara and 18 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley Area
Oscar Miller
Peace Lutheran‘Church
Alfred Kaupitis
Porter Funeral Homes
Miller
Egg Memorial Hospital
Empia Toft
Hudson
Ss. D
de. V. M. Miller State University
Armes
Lyle Kramec
Ankeny
Buckley
Littleton
Cato
Robert I, Namvedt
Urbana
Mrz
Paul Glaon
Schofield
Wis Lis
Arthur
Harold
Drazige
Clara
Services Held for Dr Ke Bogaard Veterinarian
Dr Kennedy Bogaard 68 Cedar Rapids veterinarian and former Loch Valley and Orange City resident died last week after a six month illness in a Cedar Rapids hospital. A 1931 Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine graduate, he operated a Cedar Rapids small animal hospital. He was born May 4 1905 in Grange City and married Bette Knox in 1939. Survivors include his widow two sons David a University of Iowa student and Bruce in the Air Force in New Mexico, sisters Mrs J A Brink Mrs K W Coleman and Miss Elizabeth Bogaard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy Bogaard
Cedar Rapids
Lloch Valley
Orange City
Bdtt
Knox
David
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Bruce
Air Force
New Mexicares Sisters
J. A. Brink
Glendale
Catif
K. W. Coleman
Grosse Point
Mich
Elizabeth Rogaard
Ith
Dickens and Dickensian Christmas Echoes through Verse and Prose
A reflection on Christmas as a favorite topic for writers from Dickens to Shakespeare. The passage notes that many authors honor Christmas in poetry or prose, citing Dickens’ works and Shakespeare, and ends with the idea that the joy given to others returns to the giver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrisbaas
Charles Dickens
Dickens
Une Wille-knowsi
John Greenleaf Wittler
Gleandale and Four Brothers Named in Item
Gleandale, and four brothers, Joseph of Sioux City, Dr David Bogaard of Sterling Illinois, Neil I of Rock Valley, and William of Glendale, are mentioned in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleandale
Joseph
Siotux City
David Bogaard
Sterling, Ill
Neill
Rock Valley
William
Glendale
Churches Echo With Yule Tale
This piece reflects on the Christmas story from Luke and Matthew, highlighting the humble manger scene with Mary Joseph and the Christ Child. It links the holy night to modern devotion, noting echoes of sorrow and triumph in the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehene
Luke
Matthew
Mary
Joseph
Christ
Desis
Polghaney
Tie
Aral
Aletle
Drsus
Hare
God
Egypt
Anid
Chris
Leadership Training Course Draws 225 Students in Sioux City
Tom Barry of Rock Valley joins 224 peers in the fifth annual Leadership Training Course for Sioux City Diocese high school students. The three day program runs December 27 to 29 at Briar Chili College Sioux City led by Rt Rev J E Tolan with aides Rev Charles Vermar and Rev Paul Alvey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Barry
Rock Valley
Sioux City
Briar Chili College
Sioux Gixy
CYO
Mége
J. E. ‘Tolan
Mumboldt
Charles Vermar
Pomeroy
Paul Alvey
Dodge
Leadership Forum Notes Highlight Speakers and Program
Discussion sessions on leadership feature outstanding speakers and a special recreational program. Organizers emphasize practical strategies, breakout talks, and networking opportunities for participants across sectors.
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Leland Gayer
Charles du Gayer
Harold Wilson
Temple City
Calif
Cecil Smith
Judson Smith
Cecil Sprith
Mig
Roger Smith
Arnited Mota
Mrs. Hein Kosteis
Pegay Kusters
Clif College
Siowk City
Hein Kossers
Dennis Hamann
Ite
Karl Hamanns
Pam
Porter
A. L. Porter
Red
Elmer Veldkamp
Mary Cand Vaarrha Guelés
Ralph
Ten Clay
Lee Vander Well
Weber Burgers
Jake Vandseerd
Gilbert van Noort
Meal-Vook
Kenneth van Voorst
Henry Féekes
Mirs
Sam Ver Hoel
John Smits
Miz
Toho Vander Landan
Will Rozeboorn
Hubert Landepent
Ais
Loren Hansen
Paul Groeneweg
Tony de Bey
Ruby Cirelé
Hessel
Roorda Wednas
Arthur Helder
Raymond Roloff
First Reformed Church
John Jeffett
Ed Jounsma
Matt Huisman
Ben Mulder
Gerrit van Holland
Fred Smits
Brenda Joy
Des
Messiah
Gerard Knom
Lyon
Gretchen
Gerard X
Sioux Falla
Edschmidt
Grgieben
Frank de Graaff
Gerald van Aalsburg
Modeira
Tobit Oolbekkink
Luverne
Mini
Ed, Schmidt
Gerald Basing
Chicago
John Kruse
Inwood
John Kersbergen
Gerrit Kersbergen
Claroce Keegan
John Krage
Krept
Sioux Rapids
Bertha van Holland
Abe Schouten
Pember
Hiope
Rock Valley Sales CO
Uru
van. Voorst
Transfer
G. H. Harmelink
G. Hi
Gil van Osrt
Vernon Behr
Walter Schoelerman
O. Miller
Ke Bogaard
Caristates
Witliam Shakespeare
John A. DE Groot
Ornie Brands and Family
Bettye Misra
Airistones
George and
iBank
Merry Christmas
Dykstra Motors
Ofet
Ogre Saviour
DE Vries Jewery
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