17 Jul 1969
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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1969
Page
1
The Rock River flood exposed items buried for centuries and Doug Ranschau found an animal skull near the family farm. His family notes it may be a buffalo skull but verification is pending. Mrs. Ranschau compares it to a Sioux City girl’s skull recently pictured in the Journal.
Alvord will stage 24 Eh entertainment July 24 25 and 26 in jubilee tribute to local drama careers begun last August. The production satirizes the Depression era with Rogers portrayed and features chorus and soloist. Written by Mrs Lawrence Schieurs Mrs Robert Hodison and Mrs Marvin RanGohan.
Brenda Kay Hammock daughter of Dr and Mrs L K Yates of Rock Valley has begun studies at the Medical Institute of Minnesota Minneapolis. A 1969 graduate she will complete a four quarter in residence program in Medical Technology plus a six month hospital internship. Mr and Mrs EN Elder Yeosauqua celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on June 26.
Sioux County 4 H members prepare county demonstration contest entries for Monday July 21 at the Sioux Center City Hall Basement. Girls meet 8 30 to 4 30 p m while boys compete 7 30 to 10 p m An Extempo Speaking Contest covers Clothing Grooming for girls and Plant Science for boys Three top demonstration teams advance to the Iowa State Fair in August and Clay County Fair in September The public is invited Also Hildonna Van Beek of Rock Valley named to the University of South Dakota Dean's List for two semesters
Several individuals including William Waideh Herik Adrian Calvin Heerschap and Robert Spear were found guilty of petty larceny with property value over $20 and fined $100 each. Other items cover divorce filings probate of wills guardianship reports estate closures and a civil suit by Motor Co against Clarence Hoffman d/b/a B W Geeds for 370.46.
Andy Kaupins and Gregory L. Burma, 1989 Rock Valley High School graduates, were awarded $300 Lutheran Brotherhood Leadership scholarships for study at Wartburg College. The program funds 1989 Lutheran higher education grants across the United States and Canada, supporting students in church and school activities with substantial scholarships and fraternal aid.
The annual guest day was held at Rock Valley Golf Club on July 16. Ladies from Canton Inwood Logan Hull Missouri Valley Rock Rapids Sioux Center and Rock Valley competed for prizes in golf and bridge. Prizes went to Florence Pederson for low score Marion Berry for high score Lecerta Shamsom for least putts Marcy Vander Garde for most on No 4 Donna Jacobsen longest drive Ruth Roadie high bridge Naomi Faith second high and Margaret Kross low in Missouri Valley coffee and dessert followed.
Rock Valley A beat Sibley 5 0 as Ron Pederson pitched a one hitter with Van Weston allowing three hits and five walks. Leading Rock Valley bats were Ranschau Lange and Pederson while Stanton provided Sibley’s lone hit. Rock Valley B defeated Sibley 4 2 behind Phil Burma’s pitching. Koontla Middle and Delay had hits for Rock Valley. Next game for both on July 15 at home.
Bakker 18, charged in Lyon County with two counts of breaking and entering. He allegedly confessed to Sunday night burglaries in Sioux County and South Dakota. Police tracked him after a break in at Herbert Vande Kop farm near Rock Rapids. he was identified, confessed, and jailed before bond was set.
Evert L. Jouwstra USN son of Mr and Mrs Ed Jouwstra Doon serving aboard dock landing ship USS Fort Marion The Mation recently returned to the U S from its 16th deployment to the Far East In Vietnam the Marion supported ground forces on the beach Pvt John Mulder US 56 567 406 Co C Ast Bo Ast Bd Bet 2nd Plt Fort Lewis Washington 9g 439
John Vanschepen of Ireton recently earned a bachelor of divinity from Calvary Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids Michigan. He studies for a doctorate in mission work with a scholarship to the Free University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. He will depart with wife Wilmina Brewer of Rock Valley for the Netherlands August 12 after serving as a Seaway Chaplain in Montreal Cuba.
Ken Scheffer and Dwayne Bauder of Farmers Elevator Co. in Rock Valley joined 98 other cooperative employees for Felco Soils School at Felco's Fort Dodge headquarters. The three day program covered soil fertility, weed and insect ID, chemical activity, sprayer calibration, forage and grain seed programs and crop management. Instructors were from Iowa State University and the University of Nebraska along with Felco staff.
The Rock Valley Faculty Employees Association will gather Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. in the Vocational Agriculture Building. The agenda includes plans for upcoming summer activities and refreshments will follow the meeting.
The Des Moines regional SBA announces a loan officer and a management specialist will be in Sioux City on Tuesday July 22 1989. Local small businessmen are urged to visit the Chamber of Commerce Office to discuss SBA programs.
Mr and Mrs Gradus Feexes observed their 50th anniversary with a July 5 celebration at Vanden Hall during a Sioux Center Park family reunion and a July 9 supper at Auto Dine in Sioux Center. Attendees included their children Theodore Winnie George Gerrit Matilda Art and Robert and several grandchildren.
A new Northwest Iowa Program Development project for the aging in six counties was approved by the Towa Commission on the Aging. The $21,000 budget funds one year of planning and development with headquarters in Sioux City. Cherokee Ida Lyon Plymouth Sioux Woodbury counties participate under the Siouxland Council on the Aging with Joseph J. De Read as president of the sponsoring organization.
The Rock Valley Rockets edged the Central Lyon Wildcats 6 to 5 in a Siouxland Conference game. Dave Kaufman led Rock Valley with three hits while Henry Brinkman and Krull contributed offensively as the Rockets took the lead by the third inning and held on as Dan Kersbergen earned the win.
Nineteen dairymen from Sioux County received Dairy Herd Improvement Association Production Certificates for herds averaging above the breed average in milk or fat for the period May 1, 1968 to April 20, 1969. Awards are issued jointly by Iowa State University Extension and the Iowa State Dairy Association. The list includes Edgar Vermeer Boyden and several others with milk yields and fat averages. the region’s total DHIA certificates numbered 463 statewide, with 1,590 DHIA herds and 86,407 cows.
Wanda Burgers of Rock Valley High School plans to attend a summer quarter at the Medical Institute. She will pursue a 12 month intensive course in Medical Assistant and Secretarial studies blending medical secretarial skills with basic laboratory procedures used in a physician s office.
The Rock River crested at 12.12 feet about two feet over flood stage. The minor flood followed heavy rains in southern Minnesota, according to river observer Art Van de Weerd.
New Rock Valley Rotary Club officers took office in July with Willy Jonker as president, John Vande Kerk as vice president, and O C Liaboe as secretary-treasurer. Directors are Paul Pederson and John Kooima.
Two break-ins were reported in the area over the past week. A tool box and tools were stolen from South Side Service via window entry last Wednesday. Sunday night a Stout Steed machine in Hull was broken into, coins emptied, with unknown total. Deputy Aberson and Sheriff Noogland investigated. no arrests.
The Northwest Iowa Occasional School announces a Nurse Aide course at Hega Memorial Hospital Rock Valley in August. Enrollment is limited to 10 students and fills quickly. Contact Adult Education Director Neth west Iowa Vocational School Shelden at 524-2587 at earliest convenience.
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