Farmers Elevator Co Holds Annual Meeting Monday Night
The Farmers Elevator Company invites members to an annual meeting Monday evening at 8 in the Rock Valley Community School auditorium. Three directors with expiring terms will be elected and plans for a new mill and warehouse to replace the burned structure will be discussed. Directors include Theodore Ranschau, Sam Olterson, and Otto B. Bajema. Moving pictures, free lunch tickets, and family gifts will be provided. the firm is in its sixty seventh year with 1956 dividends totaling 1,754,959.77 since 1936.
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The
Farmers, Elevator Company
Rock Valley Community School
De Bruin Named to SCI Dean's List in 1966 Spring
De Bruin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerrit De Bruin of Rock Valley, earned Dean's List honors at the State College of Town. The announcement by Dean William C. Lang notes 482 SCI students, about 14 percent of the student body, achieved a 3.25 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale in the spring 1966 term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne
de Bruin
Gerrit’ de Bruin
Rock Valley
State’ College of Town
William C. Lang
SCI
Nettleton Girls Enroll in Sioux Falls College Courses
Three Rock Valley girls begin executive secretarial and accounting courses at Nettleton Commercial College in Sioux Falls. Lyla Mil der, Rolland Mulder and Wanda Kats enroll under guidance of their families. All started classes on BG and are graduates of Eastern Christian High.
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Rock Valley
Nettleton Commercial College
Sioux Falls
Greenaweg
Richard Graeber
Wanda Kats
Henry Kats
Lyla Milder
Land
Rolland Mulder
Estern Christian High
The Fastest Trip 1 Ever Took
Diane L. Wison writes of a weekend trip to visit grandparents with a last minute plan shift from Delta flights to a Cessna 210 weekend jaunt. The piece notes family bargaining, delays, and the casual tone of a family travel anecdote.
Vande Weerd Completes Navy Electrician's Mate School
Third class Ronan D. Vande Weerd USH son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Co of Rock Valley is finishing a 14 week Electrician's Mate School at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes. He is set to graduate August 19 and will be qualified to operate electrical equipment and maintain power and lighting circuits and motors.
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Ronan D. Vande Weerd
USH
Arthur Co
Etd
Rock Valley
Naval, Jeining Center
Great Lakes
Local Softball Tourney Sets Two-Week Double Elimination
The local softball league pauses regular play for a two week double elimination tournament beginning Monday. Pairings for the first round include Dion versus Christian Reformed as teams seek advancement to semifinals and finals with prize money of 305 and 10 dollars respectively. Standings at halfway mark are listed.
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Christian Reformed
Ities
Dion
Christian Res
Rnals
Edey
J and J Market Opens With Free Coffee and Treats
J and J Market plans a grand opening this Saturday July 23 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. James Van Engen, manager and owner, bought the business in May from Clarence Klarenbeek and remodeled the quarters adding air conditioning. The shop offers groceries, frozen foods, produce, meats, and custom butchering Monday through Friday with casual service for shoppers, plus weekend bargains advertised in this issue.
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J& J. Market
Will
Yoong
James van Engen
J. & J Market
Clarence Klarenbeek
van Eugen
van Enger
The
Bee For Wekend
Rock Valley Commercial Club Seeks Yearly Donations
Special assessment letters go to all business establishments to raise funds for the Rock Valley Commercial Club for the coming year. The drive covers costs for promotion and activities throughout the year, with hopes each firm will have donations ready to save time. Checks are payable to the Rock Valley Commercial Club.
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Promiotiong Sak
Rock -Valley Commercial Club
Rock Valley Commercial Club
Joyce Wallace Wins Beep For Breakfast Skates Prize
Four year old Joyce Wallace daughter of Mrs Jaret Wallace won a pair of Wells Blue Bunny roller skates in the Beep For Breakfast sweepstakes contest held this spring.
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Joyce Wallace
Jaret Wallace
Wells Blue Bunny Company
Pedersen to Lead Rock Valley Telephone Service Move
Northwestern Company announces Pedersen will move his family to Rock Valley and take charge of repair and installation for the telephone company. Pedersen is a longtime local and veteran, with three children Jay Ronald and Brenda. The Pedersens attend the Lutheran church and plan further reorganizations will be publicized when finalized.
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Northwestern Company
Pedersen
Rock Valley
Telephone Company
Rods Valley
Jay
Ronald
Brenda
Pedersengs
Lutheran Church and
American Legion
Schar
Republican Funds Dinner to Boost Sixth District Bid
Sioux County Republican fund raising dinner set for Saturday July 30 at 7:00 pm in Northwestern College Auditorium headlined by Wiley Mayne Republican candidate for Congress from the sixth district. Also on the platform will be Hon. Fred Schwengel Davenport veteran congressman from the first district bidding to recapture his seat. Other Republican notables will be present and introduced. A citation honoring Charles C. Hoeven former congressman will be read.
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Sioux
Northwestern College
Wiley Mayne
Fred Schwengel
Davenport
Charles 3. Hoeven
Long-married Hendricks Celebrate 64 Years in Rock Valley
Mrs. Hendricks and Klaas Hendricks mark 64 years since their July 17, 1902 wedding in The Old Country. Immigrants from Holland faced hard times in Rock Valley, learning English and building a large family now with 18 grandchildren and 63 great grandchildren. The couple, living at 1812 17th St, are active in church and community and have received city and state congratulations.
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Mryi
Klaag- Hendricks
Rocke’ Vally
S.de
John van ~Hunnickr
Don Boots
Idis
Klaas Noe
Dale Daulenburg
Sio Falls
Harold Riesma
Bigelow
Minn
Dick van ‘Beek
Gerrit van Gurriksum
Heinie Persoon
Gertie den Haring
Hendricks
Old Country
Holland
America
América
Kluss
Rock Valley
Klaas
Niagara
Falls
Milwaukee
Hock Val- Ney
Claussen
John
Harrisburg
John van Haanick
Iowa
Hooven
Sioux’ Falls
17Th St
Rock Valley businessman Siebert Dorhout named in local feature
A profile of Siebert Dorhout, part owner and operator of Rork Valley Furniture, detailing his birth in 1935 near Lebornon, early schooling, marriage to Judy Mulder, two children Carla and Jeffrey, church and civic involvement, sports interests, and past military service. The piece notes his role in Rock Valley Rotary like activities and leadership in interior decorating for the club house.
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Siebert
iHud
Lebornon
Peter
Johanna
Clarence
Northstar
Orange City
Doré
Rock Valley
Here
Hull Western Christian “High
Ting
Hig
Judy Mulder
Clarence Mulder
Dorhout
Carla Hene
Jeffrey Joel
Dorhouts
Christian ‘Reformed Church ’ of
Mission: Guild
Ta ‘le
Rock Valley Golf Association
Sichert
Rich Berkenpas
U.S. Army
Berkenpas
Harold
van Berkum
Robert Bay
Youth Conference Ends With Annual Youth Day at City Park
The Sumatier recreation program in Rock Valley closes Tuesday August second to observe Youth Day at the city park. Activities include arts and crafts displays, ball games, baton testing, and a Kiddie Parade with divisions for horses and pets not allowed. An evening concert by the high school band, featuring Mr and Mrs Ian McKenzie, a professional bagpipe player, is planned. Details to come in next week’s Bee.
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Sumatier
Rock Valley
Nand
Abd
Ian McKenzie
McKenzie
Watermelon Event At Rock Valley Proves Popular
The Rock Valley Commercial Club reports hundreds attended a Friday watermelon event drawing people from nearby and far away. Over 5,200 pounds of melons were served as local businesses offered bargains and residents helped curate the display. The Valley Fire Department then washed debris with hoses along the street.
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Valley
Mana
Valley Fire Department
Longest cucumber shown by Rock Malley couple
John Van Middendorp and Mrs Vani Middendorp show a foot long cucumber grown in their Gary Dex garden. Seeds from a Canadian company sourced from Holland fueled their bountiful vegetables and strawberries. A cool Good Friday delayed planting two weeks, yet the long cucumber proves plentiful gardens. The couple, avid fishermen of local streams, were in an automobile accident in Sioux Falls in May, slightly limiting gardening and fishing activities.
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John van Middendorp
Vani Middendorp
Holland
Middendorps
van Middendorp
Sioux Falls
Services and visits at Valley Manor chapel events
The Rev John Vani Zweden of the Netherlands Reformed church held services in the chapel on July 12. On Sunday July 17 the First Christian Reformed church hosted a tape recording in the chapel. Arie Verwort returned to his home. Ogden Lafswold spent three days in the hospital.
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John Vani Zweden
Netherlands
Chapl
First
Christian Reformed
Arie Verwort
Ogden Lafswold
Dorhouls Announce August Lake Vacation Plans
The Dorhouls will depart on August 9 for an eight day stay near Spirit Lake in a cottage. They mention plans for a future story featuring Mr. Herkenpas.
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Dorhouls
Spirit Lake J
Mr. Herkenpas
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Farmers Elevator Co
Theodore Ranschau
Lec'y.Treas
Sam Olterson
Otto B- Bajema
Farmers Elevator Company
Nettleton
Diane L. Wison
Iorida
Florida
Delta
Lane
Jackson
Daytona
Halifax
Penninsula
Vande Weerd
Navy
Calvin
Theran
Chening
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By Diane L. Wilson
Valley Manor
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