Businessman of the Week Kosters IGA owner profile
Hein H. Koster of Kosters IGA is highlighted as a longtime local businessman. The feature covers his Sioux Center birth in 1912,Rock Valley roots, education at Rock Valley schools and University of Iowa, career taking over the Charley Linkenheil Market in 1932, family details with Irene W. Doherty, children and education, and his community roles including Commercial Club and Go Kart Club. The piece notes ongoing hospital plans and his Valley Gold Stamp Co venture, plus his go kart hobby and football enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane
Main Street
Kosters
IGA
Mr Koster
Hein H. Koster
Sioux Center
Iowa
Henry J
Emma
Rock Valley
Hein
Rock
Koster
Arakamer
University of Iowa At
Iowa City
Charley
Linkenheil
Mein
Irene W. Doherty
R. L. Doherty
Dt Rock Wakley
Kester
Denver
Cole
Mike
Mary Jane
United Airlines
Patricia
Iowa State University
Sheila
Briar Cliff College
Sioux City
Peggy
RVHS
Sally
Kathy
Joe
Matt
Mr. Koster
The
Valley Gold Stamp Co
Saddle Club Meeting and Legion Auxiliary Dinner
The Saddle Club will hold a meeting at their Club Grounds Friday evening June 10 at 8 o'clock. The American Legion and Auxiliary will meet at Rock Valley Park with a pot luck supper Tuesday June 14 at 6 30 pm.
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Saddle Club
Fui
AWD
American Legion and Auxiliary
Rock Valley Park
Rockets Fall 13 3 to Sioux Center Warriors in May clash
The Rock Valley Rockets lost to Sioux Center 13 to 3 on Friday May 27. Doug Reinke and Ron Kaufman pitched for Rock Valley while Berkenpas hurled for Sioux Center. The Rockets collected 2 hits to Sioux Center's 9 and committed 4 errors versus Sioux Center's 0. Kosters hit a home run for Sioux Center and Berkenpas added a double.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocket
Sioux Center Warriors
Doug Reinke
Ron Kaufman
Rock Valley
Berkenpas
Warrior
Rockets
Sioux Center
Kosters
Ganton
Cantna
Canton
Ray
Johnson
Ron Kaifman
Espeland
Doug Kaifman
West Lyon Gamf
West Lyon
Wilmats
Hackets
Erre
Wauhman
Tom Jack
Wildcats
Dennis van Burkum
Fawn Case of William G Kooiman Fined
A Rock Valley case notes William G Kooiman fined ten dollars and costs for lack of vehicle control. The text mentions his Chicago Bears fandom and hobbies including golf car racing and shooting, plus family camping. The Kosters attend St Marys Catholic Church and Peggy Koster sings in the choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G.'. Kooiman
Rock Alley
Chicago Bears
Clude
Kosters
St. Mary’s Catholic Church of
Rock Valley
Koster
Catholic Daughters of America
The
Altar Society
Peggy
CYO
Hegg Memorial Hospital progress and fundraising appeal
The Hegg Memorial Hospital project in Rock Valley advances with minor building setbacks and broad community support. Directors and committees push toward a 28 bed facility on land bought from Orwin Moor, with donations tax deductible and fundraising efforts ongoing since October 1985.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hegg Memorial Hospital
Orwin Moor
Valley Manor
Rock Valley
Tom McGil
Gerald Vis
Hessel Roorda
John Harmelink
Charles, Kovima
Hein Kesieh
Simon
Kooima
Tony de Bey
Meece van Beek
Huyser Hired to Replace Rozeboom at Bee Office
Huyser daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Huyser has been hired by the Bee to replace Mrs Rheba Rozeboom who resigned effective June. Miss Huyser will handle bookkeeping and assist in the news department. She is a 1966 graduate of Rock Valley Community School. Mrs Alice Bothmer of Shindon spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Roy Miner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huyser
Raymond Huyser
Bee
Rheba Rozeboom
Miss Huyser
Rock Valley Community School
Alice Bothmer
Shindon
Mrs
Roy Miner
Heuer to Receive BA in Education at Town Uni Commencement
Sandra Heuer of Reich Valley will earn a Bachelor of Arts in Education at the University of Town spring commencement Friday June 10 in the Field House. Walter P. Reuther, UAW president, will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws. More than 109000 degrees will have been awarded by the university after Friday's program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Town
Donald B. Rhoades
Sandra: Heuer
Reich Valley
Walter P. Reuther
United “Automobile
Aerospace and Agricultural Employment Workers’ of Acuta
UAW
Community News Drive Seeks Local Society Submissions
The Bee invites readers to contribute more local and society items to boost coverage. Staff request cooperation and input from residents to expand community features and meet readers interests.
Bible School Glasses Held Bible School
The 1964 Daily Vacation Bible School, a joint effort of the First Reformed Church and Calvin Christian Reformed Church, enrolled 242 pupils with 4 teachers and helpers. Classes meet at the First Reformed Church and Rock Valley Christian School. closing program Friday at 9:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
First Reformed Church
Calvin Christian Reformed
Rock Valley
Joe Gaulswy
Martin Vander Velde
Lyle Ver Hoef
Marlene Faber
Vernon de Jager
Heniy Poppen
Kenneth Reynén
Charles Ver Steeg
Majorie Boer
Allen Bonthius
Elen Hoekstra
Ruth Vonk Receives Degree from Northwestern College
Ruth Vonk daughter of Myr and Mrs Neal Vonk of Rock Valley graduated from Northwestern College Orange City Iowa on May 31 with a bachelor of arts in elementary education and social science. She was active in a cappella choir student senate and dormitory council and plans to teach in Holland Michigan come fall at West Gutawa School System.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Vonk
Myr
Neal Vonk
Rock Valley
Northwestern College
Orange City
Towa
Summer School Classes Begin at Rock Valley School
Rock Valley Community School gears up for a five week summer session starting June 13 led by Supt. E B Haas with about 140 students from Kindergarten through eighth grade expected to enroll The program funded by Title I under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 runs weekdays except July 4 from 11 00 am to 2 00 pm with lunch served free Bus service will reach rural pupils.
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Rock Valley
Funeral services for Frank Middle Friday at Porter Funeral Home
Frank Middle aged 65 will be honored with funeral services this Friday at 2:00 pm at Porter Funeral Home. Ellis Tyson will officiate and burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery. A complete obituary appears in next week's Hee.
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Frank
Middle
Porter Funeral Home
Ellis Tyson
Valley View Cemetery
The
Hee
Deeds Filed John Van Voorst and Albert De Vries Transfer
John Van Voorst and wife convey part northeast fractional half of 4 4-95-45 to Albert De Vries for one dollar. Property transfer recorded with legal description as described in the deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘B. van Voorst
Albert de Vries
Summer Recreation Program Opens June 26 at Riverside
The R V Summer Rec Program runs through August 3 with low registration on June 20. Activities include baseball meeting John Mulder at Valley Park, softball baton arts and crafts, story time, and youth day on August 3. Richard Dykstra earned a masters in Botany from UT Austin and will soon join the army in Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Dykstra
University of Texas At Austin
Maryland
John Mulder
Valley Park Afonday
Dennis
Clarean Bakker
Boimie Buma
Ha Vande Keri
Nancy Mulder
Dividend Bay open house at Sioux Elec Co op
Siu Elec Co op plans a Dividend Bay open house on Wednesday June Sth at its headquarters to distribute about 52000 in patronage refunds for 1957 to members of record. Board members will handle the distribution after a review of resources with Rural Unification Administration approval. Visitors can tour the office, meet directors and staff, and see displays of electrical equipment and appliances, with lunch served. A note mentions a birthday celebration for Mrs Cora Verdoorn Friday evening.
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Sioux Electric Cooperative Association of Orange Cilpus
Offee
Directory
Cooperative
Sioux, Electric Cooperative
Manpower Survey Progress Continues in Siouir County
The Manpower Survey reports 6255 county residents have returned questionnaires. Clayton P. Scott says it is not too late to participate. Mobile Team conducts interviews in Orange City and Rock Valley.
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Siouir
Clayton P. Scott
Orange City
Rock -Valley
Miss Albertha Van Zanten to Teach Deaf Education
Albertha Van Zanten earned a Master of Science degree in deaf education from Omaha University on June 4. She holds a B A from Dordt College in Sioux Center Iowa and will teach at the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs this summer and at Hope Haven in Rock Valley next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albertha van Zanten
Omaha University
van Zanten
Dordt College
Sioux Center
Iowa
Iowa School For the Deaf
Council Bluffs
Hope Haven
Rock Valley
Rock Valley Pool Sees Strong Attendance Amid Weather
Dave Van Berkum, pool manager, cites good crowds at the Rock Valley municipal swimming pool last week. He notes precipitation and cool weather reduced attendance this week and asks that all slips for swim lessons be submitted by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave van Berkum
Rock Valley
van Berkum
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Baseball News
SIOUX
Hegg Hospital
Aimes
Edward Dykstra
William Dykstra
Edward William Dykstra
Ames
Dykstra
Wille Kay
Clarence Mulder
Edward Will
Torrance
Calif
Sandra
Heuer
iHeans
Frank Middle
R. V
Richard Frank Dykstra
Cora Verdoorn
Lee Bille
Tor
M.S
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