Tom Flanagan European Study Tour Sponsored by Foreign Language League
Tom Flanagan son of Mr and Mrs Earl Flanagan a 1966 Rock Valley Community School graduate spends six weeks on a European study tour sponsored by the Foreign Language League leaving Omaha June 22 for Philadelphia and June 23 for Berlin with planned visits to Charlottenberg Palace East Berlin Cologne Dusseldorf Bonn Aachen Maastricht Kuetahl Austria Munich Salzburg Innsbruck and Herrschiermsee Palace He will take four hours daily German language and culture classes in Berlin Cologne and Kuetahl and will tour various nearby cities while the trip is funded by the Foreign Language League Schools of Salt Lake City Tom will be a junior at Loras College in Dubuque this fall. Shop in Rock Valley and save.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Flanagan
Earl Flanagan
Rock Valley Community School
Tom
Omaha
Philadelphia
Berlin
Germany
Charlottenberg Palace
Frederick the Great
East Berlin
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Zans
Bonn
Aachen
Maastricht
Holland
Kuetel
Austria
Munich
Salzburg
Innsbruck
Herrschiermsee Palace
Versailles
Ludwig II
Gun Club Plans Steak Feed Thursday
George Ripperda shot 93 of 190 in singles to top Rock Valley Gun Club, while Bob Allbright led Rock Rapids with 127 of 150 in singles and doubles. Rippera won 16 yard with 49 of 50, Henderson led handicap 4.5 of 50, doubles winner 44 of 56, and a three way tie for second at 41 of 50. Steak feed set for Thursday evening with next money shoot July 4 at 1 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ripperda
Rock Valley
Ron Henderson
Ripperda
Henderson
Albright
Splear
Leo Remiger
Garvin, Minn
Weather Turbulence: Wind Dust Plague Hits Sioux Valley
The region faced extreme winds and dense dust last week with temperatures near 100 degrees and muggy nights. Tornadic activity reported statewide caused tail damage in Sioux and Lyon counties while Vermillion funnel sightings prompted a late night fire response. Rock Valley plans a tornado alert system with two minute sirens as Bee promises fuller coverage. Rainfall totals reach 2.38 inches by Tuesday with more likely.
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Sioux
Lyon
Rock Valley
Sioux County
Vermillion
Sioux City
Two From R Valley Attend ALC Convention Delegates Rise
Nearly 660 delegates gathered at Wartburg College Waverly for the Iowa District Convention of the American Lutheran Church from June 17 to 19. Representing local Lutheran congregations were The Rev. Alfreds Kaupins and Kenneth Anderson of Sioux Center. The assembly heard a favorable report on altar and pulpit fellowship among major Lutheran bodies in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
American Lutheran Church
Wartburg College
Waverly
Alfreds Kaupins
Kenneth Anderson
Sioux Center
United States
Summer Stock Theatre Opens Six-Week Season in Sioux City
Julie Hayden of Rock Valley joins Wayne State Drama Club and Sioux City Community Theatre to present a six week summer stock season starting June 27 at Shore Acres Theatre 1401 Riverside Blvd Sioux City. Under director Dr Helen J Russell the company resides in Sioux City during the run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Hayden
Rock Valley
Wayne
State Drama Club
Sioux City
Shore ‘Acres
Riverside’ Blvd
Helen J. Russell
Waynhe’State
Ringing of the Bells on July 4 Remains Local Tradition
In Rock Valley and Sioux Center areas the bells will ring for four minutes starting at p.m. on July 4 to honor the Liberty Bell and Lincoln’s call for a just peace. Pastors revived the practice four years ago, linking 1776 and 1963 national observances as a memorial to freedom and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Sioux Center Areas
Philadelphia
U.S
Sioux Center Area
God
Abraham Lincoln
Sioux County
Towa
United States of America
Miss B Gaalswyk In Recital Sunday at First Reformed
Northwestern College presents Beverly Gaalswyk organist in her senior recital Sunday June 30 at 3 p.m. in Orange City Iowa. She will perform Renaissance to contemporary works by Sweelinck de Cabezon Couperin Bach Brahms and Hanglais. Beverly, a vocal music major, graduates in June and will teach vocal music in Rock Valley this fall. Public invited.
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Northwestern College
Beverly Gaalswyk
First Reformed
Orange City
Iowa
Miss Gaalswyk
Sweelinck
de Cabezon
Couperin
Bach
Brahms
Hanglais
Beverly
Rock Valley
Four Major Tours Set for Doon Farm Field Day
Doon Moody Experimental Farm hosts a morning July 2 field day with four wagon tour stops. ISU specialists explain plots on weed control in corn and soybeans, soil fertility results, new cat varieties, and corn rootworm chemical control and soil sampling demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doon Experimental Farm
Doon
Moody
Iowa State University
Dean Barnes
Ken Ross
E. R. Duncan
Harold “Tiny” Gundersen
Doon (Moody
Rock Rapids
U.S
Boon (Moody) Experimental Farm
Baseball Popular as Summer Recreation Is Underway Here
The Summer Recreation program led by Chuck Danish features baseball as a popular activity. About 35 youngsters in grades 1-3 are in softball, morning sessions cost 30, and afternoon baseball groups include Pee Wees aged 13-15 at 3:00 pm and Midgets aged 9-12 at 2:00 pm. Teams are Cardinals Bill Ter Maat, Tigers John Van Beek, Indians Kenny Vani Beek, Giants Paul Hansen, with a Pee Wee game against Inwood Friday at 1:30 at Rock Valley. An all star team from a 60-boy pool will play area opponents. standings show Cardinals 3 wins, Indians 2, others unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Danish
Cardinals
Bill Ter Maat
Tigers
John van Beek
Indians
Kenny Vani Beek
Giants
Paul Hansen
Pee Wee
Inwood
Rock Valley
Danish
Dl Indians
Social Security ease for children on mothers record
John R. Goldman, District Manager at Sioux City SSA, announced that from February 1968 a child may qualify for Social Security benefits on a mother’s record without the mother’s recent work if she has enough credits. A SSA representative will be at Rock Rapids Court House on Wednesday July 3 from 10 to noon to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Goldman
Social Security Administration
Sioux City
Rock Rapids Court House
SBA Officers Visit Spencer to Meet Local Entrepreneurs
The Des Moines regional SBA office announced that a loan officer and a management specialist will tour Spencer on Wednesday July 10 1968. Local businessmen are urged to visit the Chamber of Commerce office to discuss SBA programs and schedule appointments at 6 East 4th Street Spencer Iowa 712 262-5580.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Small Business Administration
Spencer
SBA
Chamber of
Safe Seat Belt Boosts Vehicle Safety Appeal
The Department of Public Safety highlights a new comfort oriented seat belt as a leading safety feature. It is touted for its attractive design and proven life saving potential in crashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public, Safety
Beintal Hygienist Relocates to Denver for New Role
Beintal Hygienist from Rock Valley, licensed in dental hygiene by the University of Iowa, left last week Wednesday for Denver Colorado to take the state dental board as a hygienist. Pam Porter has accepted a position with a dentist in Aurora Colorado and will begin duties. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Porter.
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Vam Porter
D. H
University of Iowa
Denver
Colo
State Dental Board
Pam
Aurora
A. L. Porter
Rock Valley
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Newton Hills State Park
Allan van de Kamp
Arin Vonk
Loren Klomp
Darrell Koedam
Loren Ver Hey
Gaylen Vonk
Korrie van Maanen
Harlan Dirksen
Larry de Wit
Jay Oostra
Loren Leroux
Alan van Maanen
Bradley Boone
Mike van Otterlon
Roger Boone
Gil van Holland
Van Wyk Seeks Clerk of District Court Post
Eugene Van Wyk, 47, announces Republican bid for Clerk of District Court to succeed retiring Dewey Wiersma. Longtime farmer with 27 years in agriculture, married to Grace Ludens, three children, active in 4-H, soil conservation, dairy herd group, church and community boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene’ van Wyk
Dewey Wiersma
Mr. van Wyk
Orange City
Northwestern Junior College
Grace Ludens
Greenhafton
Minn
Robert
RCYF
Eugene
Early Bee asks for advance copy for upcoming holiday week
The Bee urges advertisers and news copy to be submitted early due to July 4 being a legal holiday on Thursday. Ads must arrive at The Bee office by Friday noon this week, with business advertising contacts to be made Friday. cooperation is requested.
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Bee
First Convention Catholic Youth Saturn June 29
The Sioux City Diocesan Catholic Youth Organization will hold its first annual convention at Sacred Heart Parish Center Templeton Iowa on June 29 and 30. Parishes from 24 counties in the Northwest Diocese will send two junior or senior representatives to elect officers plan national regional and parish activities and learn programming and organization. The program includes registration at 2 00 p m Saturday with workshops plenary sessions and recreation. Sunday features officer elections youth liturgical services and dismissal at 3 00 pm. General chairman is Msgr J E Tolan Diocesan Director Humboldt assisted by Msgr A W Behrens Templeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Sacred Heart Parish
Templeton
Iowa
Cvo
Msgr
J. E. Tolan
Humboldt
A. W. Behrens
Sandi Oldenkamp Named to Central College Dean's List
Sandi Oldenkamp of Rock Valley earned second semester Dean's List honors at Central College in Pella amid 162 honorees. She joined 23 students with straight A's from a cohort of about 1,150 at the coeducational liberal arts college known for its Reformed Church in America affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandi Oldenkamp
Central College
Fella
James Graham
Sandi
Dental College
The
Reformed Church In America
George Oldenkamp
Tural Rock Valley
Gilbertson Earns Captain Rank in Vietnam War
Michael E. Gilbertson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Gilbertson, arrived in Vietnam where serving with the 689th Engineer Battalion. The 24 year old captain, a Canton High School graduate of 1962 and a 1966 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology BA recipient, is the commanding officer of Company A. His wife resides at 2955 East 4th Street, Casper, Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael E. Gilbertson
Arnold Gilbertson
Hudson
Vietnam
689Th Engineer Battalion
Captain
Canton High School
South Dakota
Rock Valley Plans Fourth of July Fireworks Display
The Rock Valley Commercial Club sponsors a July 4 celebration at Rock Valley Park. Events begin at 6 45 with a water fight by the Fire Department, include a youth baseball game at 9 45 and an all star game at 8 45, ending with a fireworks display at 10 00. If rain delays, fireworks move to Friday after the high school game. The park offers shade, recreation, a swimming pool, and lifeguards on duty.
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Rock Valley Commercial Club
Rock Valley Fire Department
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Tom, Flanagan
Foreign Language League
Shirley. de Ruiter
Gilbert de Ruiter
Focal Swimming Pool
Ronnie Pedersen
Gale
van Berkum
Ronnie
Paul Pedersen
Grd Gale
Russell’ van Berkum
Dennis Hamana
Paul Beumer
R. Valley
B. Gaalswyk
Ror
Beintal Hygienist
First Convention Catholic Youth
Dean
Pella
Gilbertson
Farmer's Elevator
de Cor
Oats Beans Butchers Packers
Rock Valley Park
R. V. Cadets
Newton Hills
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