National Guard unit in Sheldon seeks enlistees
The Sheldon Iowa National Guard unit seeks enlistments to rebuild strength after changes since 1965. Lt. Gerary T. Phipps urges high school and college personnel and prior service members to visit the Sheldon Armory to discuss a one year enlistment with potential deferments for training lasting about four months through June 1979.
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Sioux City
Iowa National Guard
Sioux City Journal
Sheldon
States
Gerary T. Phipps
National Guard
Western Avenue
SFC
Lary L. Hinken
Ilt Phipps
Alt Phipps
Ohur
Phipps
Stength
Iowa
Representative Wiley Mayne Visit To District Areas
Mile Brabee district representative to Congressman Wiley Mayne will hold office hours in several counties during January and February. He will be in Sioux County courthouse Monday Feb 2 from 1 30 to 2 20 in the board of supervisors room and in Rock Rapids the following day in the Farmer Room of the courthouse. An invitation is extended for anyone to discuss any item and have comments communicated to Congressman Mayne in Washington. Mr and Mrs Chester Knight Marion observed their Soh wedding anniversary on January 342.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile Brabee
Wiley Mayne
Sioux County Court House
Board of Supervisors
Rock Rapids
Farmer
Court House
Congress
Man Mayne
Washington
Talent Winners to Appear on TV at Hospital Show
Winners of the Hega Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Talent Show will perform on television and present their acts. Local entrants named include Gret Campbell, Tom Jones, Tiny Tim, Gene Kelly, Caral Burpert, Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Van Clybur, Roberta Peters, and Robert Merrill. Applications to Mrs. Qwen Manning. auditions March 14 at 3:40 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hega Memorial Hospital
Gret Campbells
Tom Joneses
Tiny Tims
Gene Kellys
Caral Burperts
Dan Rowans
Dick Martins
Or van Clyburs
Roberta Peters
Robert Merrill
Qwen Manning
Auditerium
Folk Society Benefit Show in Hope Haven
The Fat Society, a Northwest Iowa singing group, performs at Dordt College gymnasium Saturday January 31 at 8:00 p.m. No admission, but a Hope Haven School for the Handicapped benefit is collected. The Folk Society tours from Grand Rapids and Sioux Center, sponsored by the Gleaner of First Christian Church.
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The
Fat Society
Northwest
Iowa
Dordt College Gymnasium
Hope Haven School For the
Folk Society
Grand Rapids
Mich
Gleaner: Retum of the
First Christansteformed Church
Sioux Center
Market Report From Farmers Flevareny Oats and Beans
Market report shows oats at 62, beans at 2.30, corn at 1.04, packers 23.50 and butchers 27.50 with prices listed for farm and trade sectors. Short noting of commodity values and implied market activity across categories.
Henry Moret Named Chon. Extension Gro.
Henry Moret of Sioux Center was elected Chairman of the Sioux County Extension Council for 1970. John Vander Kiefe of Sioux Center was elected Vice Chairman, Wim J. Heynen of Hull reelected Secretary, and Gordon Miller chosen Treasurer. Other members include Tack Borchers Hawarden Stanley Yates Keaton Ervin Verrips Sheldon Lloyd Yea Roekel Orange City Jim Eastel Jr Hawarden Egbert Kragt Sheldon Robert Bon Recroy Orange City Wendell Toenjes Le Mars Wilbur Boer Rock Valley Gene Groth Fairview Henry van Regenmeiter Orange City Robert Trageser Hawarden Marvin Van't Hul Boyden Duane Wit Hawarden Ed Hansen Alten Kenneth Korver Alton Geert Jansen Hull Edgar Vermeer Boyden Lawrence Baartman Rock Valley. The council met on the last Wednesday evening of the month for meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Moret
Sioux Center
Sioux County
Sheldon
Robert Bon- Recroy
Orange City
Wendell Toenjes
le Mass
Wilbur Boer
Rock Valley
Gene Groth
Fairview
Henry van Regenmeiter
Robert Trageser
Hawarden
Marvin Van't Hul
Boyden
Duane Wit
Ed Hansen
Alten
Kenneth Korver
Alton
Geert Jansen
Hull
Edgar Vermeer
Lawrence Baartman
Couneil
Siouxland Council On Aging To Hold Open Board Meeting
The Siouxland Council On Aging serving Cherokee Ida Lyon Plymouth Sioux and Woodbury Counties will meet at Le Mars City Mall on Monday January 26 at 7 p m for an open board session with diverse viewpoints to be discussed. Eldridge reportedly shot a large coyote seen while fox hunting, the first time he had encountered one in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siouxland
Cherokee
Ida
Lyon
Plymouth
Sioux
Woodbury
le Mars City
Eldridge
Congressman's visit highlights POW concerns in Vietnam
A report from Congressman Mayne describes talks with Northwest Iowans affected by the Vietnam War. He notes families with relatives missing or held as prisoners of war, including Peggy Naughton and Mrs. Boom, who advocate through the National League of Families. He urges sustained pressure for early, safe releases while avoiding premature withdrawal that could hinder negotiations.
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Viet Nam
Mayne
Peggy Naughton
Sheldon
Naughton
Robert Naughton
Charles Boom
Spencer
Put School Dist No on Tax Forms in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Public Instruction reminds residents to enter the school district name and code on the 1969 state income tax form. The district code, tied to county license prefixes, helps allocate state aid. Local superintendents are to provide accurate district names and numbers for each pupil, listing districts such as Boyden-Hull 84-747 and Floyd Valley 84-2268 among others.
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Department of Public Instruction
Iowa
Paul Skarda
62Nd General Assembly
DPL
Sion County
Boyden-Hull
Floyd Valley
Maurice-Orange City
Rock Valley
Sioux Center
West Sioux
Terpstra Attends Coast to Coast Convention in Minneapolis
Floyd Terpstra co owner of Coast to Coast Stores in Rock Valley returned from the Organization s 40th Annual storeowners Convention held at the Leamington Hotel in Minneapolis. Over 200 Coast to Coast owners and employees from 23 states attended four days of clinics and meetings on spring and summer merchandise with Home Office representatives emphasizing new products and service. W. E. Williams, president, reviewed 1969 sales and predicted stronger 1970 growth through improved service, advertising, merchandise selection, and retailer product knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Terpstra
Rock Valley
Leamington Hotel
Minneapolis
Terpstta
Mid-West
Wong
Five Generations Join In Robins Family Line
Five Robins residents represent five generations in a family feature. Lisa G Marie Maxfield, Minnie Brown, Theles Milter, Mrs Charles Maxfield, and Michael Maxfield appear across the family line with titles from granddaughter to father.
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Robins
Lisa G. Marie Maxfield
Minnie Brown
Nee
Homecoming at Western Christian on January 30 1970
January 30 marks Western Christian Alumanil Homecoming. Morning chapel at AWM, 3 Gallery Program with chief and Princess, afternoon festivities from 1 PM with skits, new team, pep rally, and big parade. Pep rally at 2:80, game at 6:30 PM at Dordt's grounds. Tickets in Western office or at gate.
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AWM
Granville Spaulding
Dordt
Western
Gare
Cold Wave Keeps RV Area Shivering In Deep Freeze
A brutal cold wave grips the region with subzero readings all month. The mercury fell to 34 below zero Monday before rising to 25 below Tuesday. No major hardships reported while service stations stay busy. Dillard Lowe and four brothers become American Legionnaires with 144 months of service among them. Dillard and Wayns in Denver Post, Delbert Elbert and Robert in Ames Post, with all five wives in the American Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jauary
Ates
Bee
Annual Meeting Of Rock Valley Golf Club Scheduled
The annual meeting of the Rock Valley Golf Club will be held Tuesday January 27 with a dinner meeting at Haas Hall at 8:30 p.m. AUT sueabers urged to be present. Tickets available at Rock Valley Furniture Rock Valley Lumber Pember Drug McGill & McGill Valley State Bank or from any board member.
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Ha Rock Valley Golf Club
Haas Hall
Rock Valley Furniture
Rock Valley Lumber
Pember Drug
McGill & McGill
Valley State Bank
Kaufman and Miller Named to ISU Dean’s List
Ronald L. Kaufman and Paul C. Miller have been named to the Iowa State University Dean’s List in Ames for the fall quarter. Kaufman majors in physical education for men and Miller in farm operations. To qualify, students must earn at least 18 credit hours with a grade point of 9.5 or more.
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Ronald L. Kaufman
Iowa State Univesity
Ames
Kaufman
Miller
Special School Night Scheduled at Boyden Hull School
On Wednesday January 29 at 730 p.m. the Boyden Hull School in Hull hosts a county wide specialized School Night featuring three 40 minute sessions by about 20 vocational technical schools. Juniors and seniors and their parents from Floyd Valley Maurice Orange City Rock Valley Sioux Gentec West Sioux and Wester Christian will attend with 4 buses provided for those unable to drive.
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Boyden -Hull School
Hull
Floyd Valley
Maurice -Orange City
Rock Valley
Sioux Gentec
West Sioux
Wester Christian
Future of Iowa County Schools Examined In Series
A January Legislature convenes to consider abolishing county systems or merging them into regional education areas. The article outlines current structures, local autonomy, and proposed service roles, with examples of special education, audio visual, testing, data processing, and cooperative purchasing services.
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Iowa
Towa
Boards of Education
County Board of Education
Educatioallevision
Lyon Aid
Sioux County
College room mate claims hero status in odd exchange
A college boy tells his roommate he is a hero after a bizarre exchange about gifts and life saving. He asserts he saved a life by not buying a gift that would have caused harm. The claim rests on a misinterpreted gesture and tension remains between the two.
Northwest Iowa Reading Council Met January 14 1979
The Northwest Iowa Reading Council met January 14 1979 at Joseph’s School in Ashton. Materials for reading teaching were displayed by leading book companies. Dr James Velthamp of Dordt College spoke on Trends in Teaching Reading.
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Northwest Iowa Reading Council
Josephy
Ashton
James Velthamp
Dordt College
Sioux
Cemer
Melvin
Iowa
Western Iowa
Iowa Reading Council
Feet Dodge
John Manning
Arthur Heilman
Internarsonal Reading Association
Anaheim
California
Rock Valley
Joyce Timmer
Trout Becomes State Record Brown For Wes Forde
Wes Forde of Trout Becorah caught a 47 pound 2 ounce brown trout this month while angling in Korth Bear Creek. The feat sets a local record for the region and highlights the season's strong angling.
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Becorah
Wes Forde
Korth Bear Creek
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Hope Haven
Market Report
Chon
Siouxland Council On Aging
Washington, D.C
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Boom
Opon My Thu
State and Defense
White House
State Department
Pentagon
Tbave
Rocky Valley
Bea
Terpstra
Kaufman, Miller
ISU
Mare
Jurnt
Sysjet
Dader
Stout
Lyon Cogniiot
O'Riga
Cs Scola
Newey
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Lake of the Woods
Cuici
Lake the Woods
Tef
Stan McKeegan
Art Klein
R. B. Thayer
Or. C
Jones
Reading Council
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