14 Jul 1966
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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1966
Page
1
James F Van Fagen became a new local businessman by taking over the C M Market on May 23. He renamed it J J Market along with his wife, continuing a town naming tradition set by Clarence Klaarent and Mary Klaarent.
John Henry Santema a veteran businessman was born February 18 1930 on a farm west of Sioux Center He is the youngest of four sons of Henry and Daisy Santema His life includes work at Ver Hoeft Chevrolet and ownership of Highway Chevrolet with partner Sam Ver Hoef He and his wife Joyce Gort have four sons and attend the Calvin Christian Reformed Church of Rock Valley He is active in the Commercial Club and enjoys riding horses hunting and fishing The article also references Jim Van Engen born October 1 1934 son of Fred and Anna Van Engen and his family in Hull and Rock Valley with ties to Doon Plymouth Grand Rapids and Sheldon He served in the Air Force 1954 The narrative mixes details about Jim Van Engen and John Santema with family ties in Doon Hull Sheldon Rock Valley and nearby farms
Local band instructor Harlan Vande Berg says the band will perform Tuesday evening next week at Valley Park replacing the usual Wednesday concert. Rehearsal is set for Monday, July 18.
Five members Bill Yate Maanen Herman Dirksen Tom Van Helland Rich Berkenpas and Pier Woynia led Rock Valley R V Firemen to first place in a city centennial water fight event at Sion Center. Teams from Carmel Ireton Hudson 5 D Maurice Alton Hespers Orange City joined in. Rock Valley defeated Orange City Allen Carmel for the title earning $50 with Carmel second $30 and Alton third $20. A suspended ball on an 180 ft cable determined winners by the water hose pull.
The Rock Valley Commercial Club met at the VFW Club on Monday to table further investigation of opening Friday evenings and closing at 5:30 on Saturdays. They discussed a special assessment for Rock Valley businessmen and approved it, with a potential Labor Day eve event in view.
Dr H W Berthelsen formerly of Hawarden begins medical practice in Rock Valley this weekend in partnership with Dr Yates. Office space is in the Dr Yates building next to Valley State Bank. The Berthelsens moved into a new home purchased from John Van Beek in the southeast part of town.
The old bell that warned residents of fires in Rock Valley burned with the town hall fire. Now removed to a pickup, its fate rests with authorities as citizens debate its future location in town or a public sale.
Rock Valley merchants launch a big weekend sales event with stores opening Friday night and a free watermelon giveaway at 7:00 near Valley State Bank. A German band from Rock Valley Community High School will provide entertainment as Shops advertise discounts and specials for Valley residents.
The Rock Valley golf board approved final opening plans for the course with Arend and Bob Bonthuis added to the grounds committee. Spike Thayer leads volunteer efforts for Saturday work crews, encouraging community participation. Opening date is Monday August 1 and members are urged to pay dues to cover remaining expenses as construction begins on the clubhouse block.
The state approved preliminary plans for Rock Valley’s Hegg Memorial Hospital and construction is set to start in August. Hospital board members John Kersbergen Tom McGill and Sam Yer Hoe visited Des Moines to meet the state official in charge. minor plan changes remain and an architect's drawing will be published when available.
Alvin Kempema pitched an i hit as the American League all stars topped Inwood 4 to 0. Rock Valley tallied in the second on a walk and an error then scored on a ground out, with two more runs in the third on walks and a single. Kempema struck out 10 as the AL stars opened the series.
Weather observer Ed Abma of the Sioux County extension service records Rock Valley had three tenths of an inch of rain on Wednesday morning. Merchants in Rock Valley promote their services.
David A. Bauder a 1966 graduate of Rock Valley Community School heads to San Diego to begin Navy service. He will report to U S Naval Training Center San Diego California with unit details listed in the official address.
Roy Pageler donated a residential lot to the Hegg Memorial Hospital fund. Surveyors include Gene Bunch John Blom Mr Pageler Martin Vander Velde and John Harmelink. The sale will occur at the hospital site auction in fall with Rock Valley Auction Co officers in charge.
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