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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1965
Page
1
A letter argues about withholding names in Letters to the Editor and front page placement. It defends free speech in a democracy, cites potential advertiser boycotts against The Rock Valley Bee, and addresses editorial decisions about gym plans and community issues.
A public meeting is planned for Tuesday Feb 16 at 7 30 p m in Hans hall to discuss the proposed gymnasium and its impact on physical education space seating and facilities. Gert Jonker Cleo Kosters Vi Hette Bomboff Verla Ten Hak en and Martha Van Holl highlighted a high team score of 872 pins at Valley Lanes with Gert Jonker 210 Cleo Rosiers 132 Vinette Bomboff 1317 Verla Ten Haken 2268 and a 644 sectional member unable to bowl that night.
VFW urges all Rock Valley organizations to appoint a representative to attend a clinic discussion on Tuesday March 16 at the VFW hall. The meeting aims to gauge interest and support for constructing a Rock Valley clinic building.
Members of Community Oil Co of Rock Valley set Monday February 15 for the annual meeting at the Orpheum Theater at 1 30 pm. The gathering aims to elect three directors and conduct routine society business.
Kathy Splear, daughter of Robert Splear, is recovering in Le Mars hospital in the Bee note. The six year old gets out of bed sometimes in a wheel chair and enjoys reading well wishers letters. Her home address is Kathy Splear Le Mars hospital care continues.
Ethel McKeegan spoke at the Rotary noon meeting about Exploring the Small Community by Otto G Hoi berg stressing the needs of small towns and planning for their survival. Dr C3 Schroeder led the program as storms slow to pass Rock Valley and local crews clear Main Street after a heavy blizzard.
The Community Betterment council endorsed a Clean-Up, Paint-Up drive as a key town improvement. At the Feb 9 breakfast meeting chaired by E R Haas seven members discussed making the campaign an annual affair and explored compelling owners, including out-of-town ones, to maintain properties. Interest in adult drivers training was also noted with calls to contact board members or Mrs A L Porter.
Eleanor Thayer daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Thayer sails February 4 from New York on the Queen Elizabeth to Cherbourg France and plans to arrive February 9. She will proceed to the University of Vienna to study German history and philosophy for her second semester. She travels with a student group touring France and Germany by bus and will reach Vienna February 19 to begin courses.
Bert Korenberg 85 died Monday in Sioux Center hospital after a long illness. Services 1 30 pm Thursday at Porter Funeral Home Rock Valley with Rev C Hageman officiating. Burial Valley View Cemetery Rock Valley. Born Holland March 9 1879 he married Elizabeth Uit De Flesch December 14 1905. They moved to the United States and farmed near Rock Valley. Survivors include Elizabeth two sons Gerrit of Rock Valley and John of Hartley four daughters Mrs William Fruit Inwood Mrs Henry Juffer and Mrs Herman Sueverkruebbe all of Lester and Mrs Neil McNoble Hills Minn 23 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren.
Ebner Boon of Valley Feed and Seed schedules a Friday Feb 19 Zip Dividend Day with free lunch served to all attendees at the event.
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