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Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1971

Page

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Fatality at Doon after two-vehicle crash

Henry Kriege 84 of Emmetsburg died Monday evening from injuries sustained in a two vehicle collision at the Doon corner on Highway 18. Patrolman Anderson and Deputy Sheriff Abels report Kriege pulled onto the Dean blacktop from the south. His car and a truck driven by Howard Smit of Hull left the road and overturned. both drivers were taken to Hep Memorial Hospital with Smit’s condition unavailable.

Henry Kiegel Emmetsburg Doon Man Anderson Abels Kriege Dean Blacktop Highway 18 Howard Smit Hull Hep Memorial Hospital Smit

Haven Camp Report Highlights Weeklong Activities

Camp at Jaycee Camp for the Handicapped near Shook Falls drew all enrolled participants plus six workers from the work training center. Supervisory staff included Margaret Van Otterloo Barb-Top Hileen Van Soest Julius De Jong and Bruce Mikkel with Mr Nikkel acting director. Weather was fine food good facilities Adequate and activities kept everyone engaged.

Hopé Haven Work Taining Center Jaycee Shook Falls Gamp Margaret van Otterloo Barb-Top Hileen van Soest Julius de Jong Bruce Mikkel Mr. Nikkel

Hegg Mem Aux Names New Officers for 1971 72

The Hegg Memorial Hospital Auxiliary met Monday June 7 with a noon luncheon at the Fire Mar Inn. Officers elected for the 1971 72 term include President Hale Pember Vice President Walter McNamara Recording Secretary Met Van Zanien Correspondence Secretary C E Van Zanten Treasurer Art Gustison Volunteer Services Chairman Paul Beumer Hospitality Chairman Mate Van Beek Projects Chairman Herman Dykara The Te Slaa family reunion is set for Friday June 25 at Hull Park a potluck supper at 1 30 pm rain date to be held at the community building.

Hegg Memorial Hospital Fire Mar Inn Pres Hale Pember V. Pies Walter McNamara Comte van Zanien C.E. van Zanten Treas Art Guctiison Paul Beumer Hoaphality Mate van Beak Projects Chatrman Herman Dykara Hull Park Incese

Luther College Hosts National Science Training Program

At Luther College Kimin J Hamann and Mark Liaboe both of Rock Valley attend an NS Sponsored Student Science Training Program for pre college study. A total of 28 high school students participate at Lews School affiliated with the American Lutheran Church. The program runs June 14 to July 24 for 11th grade students with focus on biological central themes including metabolism protein synthesis photosynthesis growth and community interaction.

Kimin J. Hamann Moe Hamann Mark Liaboe Mei Rock Valley Luther College Lews American Lutheran Church

Banders Lead Felco Lakes Cooperative Conference

Mr and Mrs Dwayne Bauer represent Parimer s Bieval for Go at Rock Valley presiding the 20th annual Felco Lakes Conference for cooperative supervision employed at Lake Okebojf. Over 600 attendees including employees and families gather to learn current changes and trends in cooperative agriculture with speakers from Felco L and O Lakes and other agrarian groups. Group discussions and film sessions engage attendees as social activities for wives and children are scheduled, including a sponge pathtlog demonstration by artist Inge Chase.

Dwayne Bauer Parimer Rock Valley Feleos Band O Minnesota Nebraska South Dakota North Dakota Itn Froma Felco-Land O'Lakes the Lakes Inge Chase

National Maritime Day Observed Since 1998 Joint Resolution

National Maritime Day honors the 1819 Savannah voyage by two steam propelled ships on the ocean. The observance was set aside in 1998 by a Joint Resolution of Congress and annually proclaimed by the President of the United States.

United States Savannah

Dr Harvey Kragt Graduates From Palmer College of Chiropractic

Davenport based Dr Harvey Gene Kragt earned a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College during June commencement. He is son of John Kragt of Rock Valley and previously graduated from Rock Valley Community School and Nettleton Business College. Kragt and his wife Elaine plan to base in Davenport with their four children while considering a future practice location. He previously partnered in a family furniture business.

Harvey Gene Kragt Davenport D.C Met College of Chiropractice John Kragt Rock Vale Eye

Farmers Lor Holds Annual Meet Mon

The Farmers Limber Co. held its annual meeting naming Pete Dorhaut and Otto Basema as directors. Stanley McKeagan and Tom McGill were replaced. McKeegan retired as secretary treasurer with Ted Dykstra taking the role. Holdover directors include Harry Kenbergen, Wm. Serck, Sam T. Kedima, Martin Gullinan and Wm. DeVos. Alvin Miller manages the company with Wm. Winter as assistant manager. The fiscal year shows sales of 258,507 and a net profit of 10,639. total assets around 118,107.

Farmers Limber Co Kew Pete Dorhaut Otto Basema Stanley McKeagan Tom McGill McKeegan Ted Dykstra Harry Kenbergen Wm, Serck Sam T. Kedima Martin Gullinan Wm. C. DeVos Alvin Miller Wm. Winter

2 Car Collision on 17th Street

The Rock Valley police report a two car accident on 17th Street. Mrs. Lewis Roode waited to turn left when Gerrit A. Bakker of Hull struck her rear. Damages totaled 100 dollars for the Chevrolet and 200 for the Ford. No injuries reported. Bakker cited for failure to maintain clear distance.

Rock Valley 17Th Street Lewis Roode Gerrit A. Bakker Hull Rhode Chevrolet Bakker Ford

Dean's List recognitions at South Dakota colleges and Bemidji State

The University of South Dakota School of Education names Jo Ann Wynte Slater and Hildonna Van Beek among deans list honorees with high grades in the second semester. At Augustana College Sioux Falls Evelyn Ranschau earns dean’s list recognition while Barbara J. Kooima makes the list at Bemidji State College Minnesota for maintaining at least a B average.

Stealight South Dakota School of Education Jo Ann Wynte Slater Charles Wynte Rock Valley Thomes B. Morley Hildonna van Beek Harry van Beek Evelyn Ranschau Sherman Heathau Augustana College Sioux Pali S.D Yarbara J. Kooima Bemidj State College Minn

Parish Experience Program recruits youth for ministry

Pioneer United Methodist Church participates in the Parish Experience Program of the Iowa Annual Conference. The five week summer placement assigns Kathleen Tomlinson, a rising junior at Morningside College, to the Rock Valley Doon Congregation to work with Rev Ballard. Kathy is the oldest daughter.

Pioneer United Methodist Church William Balard Congram Petional Iowa United Mathodin Church P.B.P United Methodist Pattor Reading Caling LikewLe Rock Valley Doon Rev. Ballard Kathleen Tomlinson Alia Town Kathy Morningside College Sioux City

Rock Valley area car crash report and probationary ministry student

A single vehicle crash occurred four miles east and one mile north of Rock Valley on Wednesday when Mrs Jimi Den Boer lost control on a gravel road, the car tipping into a ditch after brakes locked. No injuries were reported and the 1969 Chevrolet Nomad suffered about $200 in damage. Miss Tamilason, a United Methodist Pastor’s daughter, will complete a ten week parish experience in the area before moving to Manchester Iowa on July 11 to work with a pastor there staying with local hosts in Hessel J Roorda WE Ballard and J Roger Smith homes.

Rock Valley Jimi Dén Boer Eng Nad William Tomlinson Alta United Methodist Miss Tamilason Manchester Iowa Hessel J. Roorda WE. Ballard J. Roger Smith

Vendaly vandalism at Rooms Machine Works weekend

A break in at Rooms Machine Works occurred over the weekend by Vendaly. No damage was reported though several bottles of pop were stolen and smashed against a wall.

Vendaly

Weather Summary From Local Observer Report

Local observer John Hoogenboom notes 72 inch rainfall in the last week, boosting the month total to 8.87 inches. Weather figures reflect ongoing precipitation in the area and are part of routine climate tracking.

John Hoogenboom

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