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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1967
Page
8
A USDA overview traces structural shifts in the dairy industry from post Civil War expansion to present. It notes fewer, larger firms and more efficient production driven by supermarkets, technology, and population growth, with fluid milk handlers declining since early dairy distribution began over 75 years ago.
A brief piece notes milk as an essential food for all ages. It cites calcium for bones in youngsters and adults, riboflavin, and protein needs. The text mentions a simple outset with horse and wagon equipment.
A 1987 note from Leo H. Grether, secretary of the Town High School Music Association, lauds Harlan Vande Berg and the Rock Valley band for their parade performance and leadership. The broader dairy market discussion notes small distributors struggle with new packaging, milk ordinances, and pricing plans, while large dairy firms expand through mergers and diversify into non dairy sales.
The Farmers Home Administration will open a new office at Sibley on June 2, with county supervisor Mrs. Gary W. Ludington to oversee loan activity and technical assistance for O'Brien Osceola and surrounding areas. The move consolidates Spencer office loans and expands rural credit services to families and communities in the 5500 population region. The Sibley office operates weekdays in the USDA building foyer.
C E Van Zanten and his daughters traveled to Pella over the weekend to witness Heten Van Zanten graduate. The event marked a milestone for the family with Heten completing studies and receiving her diploma.
A nationwide survey of teenage boys shows by age eleven they feel ready to shop for themselves and pick clothes. Growth in teen apparel shops and boy only programs drive this shift, though Moms still have final say on major items.
Funeral services were held at Carmel Reformed Church for Mrs. Mercury Voortman 48 who died May 22 at St. Josephs Mercy Hospital Sioux City. Rev Brook Stephens officiated burial was in Carmel Cemetery. She was born November 16 1913 near Rock Valley and married Morenus Yoortman August 4 1940 living on a farm near Maurice. Survivors include husband three daughters Evelyn Bajema Mildred Hoekstra and Diane four grandchildren father John Wissink and stepmother. Also sister Frances Groeneweg and other relatives.
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