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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1968

Page

9

Tom Flanagan Europe Study Tour Under Foreign Language League

Tom Flanagan son of Mr and Mrs Earl is a 1966 Rock Valley graduate spending six weeks on a European study tour. He leaves Omaha June 22 for Philadelphia then Berlin then Cologne and Cologne to Austria with tours to Munich Salzburg Innsbruck and more. He will attend four hours daily German language and culture classes under the Foreign Language League Schools of Salt Lake City. He plans to attend Loras College in Dubuque this fall.

Tom Flanagan Earl Eee 2 Rock Valley Community School Tom Omaha Philadelphia Berlin Germany Charlottenberg Palace Frederick the Great East Berlin Cologne Dusseldorf Zans Bonn Aachen Maastricht Holland Kitzbuehel Austria Munich Salzburg Innsbruck Stennchlermsee Palace Versailles Ludwig II of Bavaria Rip Foreign Language League Schools Salt Lake City Utah Loras College Dubuque

Gun Club Plans Steak Feed Next Thursday

George Ripperda paced Rock Valley Gun Club honors last Sunday with 93 of 100 in singles. Bob Albright led Rock Rapids with 127 of 150 in singles and doubles. In 16 yard, Rip perdera won 49 of 50. Bob Spleat 48 of 50. Henderson won handicap with 41 of 50 and Ripperda 44 of 56. Doubles led by Henderson 44 of 50. Albright Splear Remiger tied for second with 41 of 50. Steak feed set for Thursday June 27 and next money shoot begins at 1 pm.

George Ripperda Rock Valley Ron Henderson Ripperda Henderson Albright Splear Leo Remiger Garvin Mina Lily 4

Rain and Dust Plague Area With High Winds and Hail

Severe weather swept the region with extreme winds and dust storms. Reports note tornado-like dust plumes, funnel sightings near Vermillion, and significant damage in the Sioux City area. Rock Valley plans a storm warning siren and response routes for quick alerts as rainfall totals rise to 2.38 inches with more in the forecast.

Sioux Lyon Rock Vidley Sioux County Vermillion Sioux City Rock Valley

Two From R. Valley Join 600 Delegates At ALC Meet

Nearly 600 delegates gathered at the Iowa District Convention of the American Lutheran Church at Warburg College Waverly on June 17 19. Representing local Lutheran congregations were The Rev Alfreds Kaupins and Kenneth Anderson of Sioux Center. The convention heard a favorable report toward full altar and pulpit fellowship between all major Lutheran Church bodies in the United States. Continued to Page 8.

Iowa American Lutheran Churchiat Warburg College Waverly Alfreds Kaupins Kenneth Anderson Sioux Center United States

Hayden in Summer Theatre Opens Weekly Stock Series

Sulie Hayden of Rock Valley joins area college theatre students in a Wayne State Drama Club and Sioux City Community Theatre collaboration. Beginning June 27, a new play will be presented each week for six weeks at the Shore Acres Theatre in Sioux City, directed by Dr. Helen J. Russell of Wayne State.

Sulie Hayden Rock Valley Theate Wayne State Drama Club Sioux City Community Theatre Shore Acres Theate Riverside Blvd Sioux City Helen J. Russell Wayhe’State

Ringing of the Bells Observed July Fourth Tribute

In Rock Valley and Sioux Center churches, bells will ring for four minutes at 1 p.m. on July 4. The event recalls the July 4 1776 declaration and Lincoln's call for a just peace. The observance, part of a four-year-old revival, honors those who lived and died for liberty.

Rock Valley Sioux Center Areas Philadelphia U.S Sioux Center Area God Abraham Lincoln Sioux County Towa United States Armerica

Miss B Gaalswyk In Recital At Northwestern College

Northwestern College presents Beverly Gaalswyk organ recital Sunday June 30 at 3 p.m. in First Reformed Church Orange City Iowa. She plays Renaissance to contemporary organ works including Sweelinck deCabezon Bach Brahms and Beverly. she graduates in June and will teach vocal music in Rock Valley Community School this fall. Public invited to attend.

Northwestern College Beverly Gaalswyk First Reformed Orange City Iowa Miss Gaalswyk Sweelinck deCabezon Bach Brahms Beverly Rock Valley

Major Tours Set for Doon Experimental Farm Field Day

Doon Moody Experimental Farm hosts four wagon tours July 2 from 9:00 to 12:00. Iowa State University specialists explain plots at four stops including weed control, fertility, new cat galleries, and corn rootworm studies. Free coffee and doughnuts provided.

Doon Experimental Farm Field Doon Moody Iowa State University Dean Barnes Ken Ross E.R. Duncan Harold “Tiny” Gunderson Moody) Experimental Farm

Baseball Popular as Summer Recreation Is Underway Here

The Summer Recreation program is underway with baseball noted as a popular sport. A 35-child softball group in grades 1-3 meets mornings. Pee Wee baseball ages 13-15 meet at 3:00 pm, and Midgets ages 9-12 at 2:00 pm. Teams Cardi nals Tigers Indians Giants lead standings, with Pee Wee game vs Inwood Friday at 1:30 at Rock Valley diamond.

Chuck Danish Cardinals Bill Ter Maar Tigers John van Beek Indians Kenny Vann Beek Giants Paul Hansen Pee Wee Inwood Rock Valley Frorm Danish la Tigers

Social Security expands child benefits on mothers record

John R. Goldman, District Manager, SSA Sioux City, says from February 1968 a child may qualify for benefits on a mother's Social Security record without recent work if the mother has enough credits. A SSA representative will be at Rock Rapids Court House on Wednesday July 3 from 10 to noon to assist with details.

John R. Goldman Social Security Administration Sioux City Rock Rapids Court House

SBA Officers to Visit Spencer for Small Business Aid

Des Moines Regional Office announces a Loan Officer and Management Specialist will visit Spencer on Wednesday July 16 1968. Local businessmen may meet SBA reps at the Chamber of Commerce Office 6 East 4th Spencer Iowa 31301 area code 712 262 560.

Des Moines Small Business Administration Spencer SBA Chamber of Commercce Chamber of Commerce Iowa

Seat belt trend praised by Department of Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety highlights a new safety belt as a popular trend. It emphasizes comfort and style while noting the device can and does save lives.

Department of Public Safety

Dental Hygienist Pam Porter Accepts Denver Post

Pam Porter a 1988 licensed dental hygienist from the University of Iowa left last week for Denver Colorado to take her State Dental Board exam. She has accepted a position with a Aurora California dentist starting July 8. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Porter of Rock Valley.

Pam Porter University of Iowa Denver Calo Pam Aurora A. L. Porter Rock Valley

Van Wyk Seeks Clerk of Court Bid on Republican Ticket

Eugene Van Wyk announces candidacy for Clerk of District Court on the Republican ticket. A 47 year old farmer and community volunteer from Sioux County, he is married to Grace Ludens with three children. He highlights farming, 4 H, dairy associations, and church activities as preparation for the office.

Eugene van Wyk Dewey Wiersma van Wyk Orange City Northwestern Grace Ludens Greenleafton Minn Robert John David Sioux County Dairy Herd Improvement Association No. 2 Sioux County Concert Series Board Trinity Reformed Church RCYF Eugene

Early July 4 Holiday Notice for The Bee Ad Copy

The Bee will publish one day early next week due to the July 4 legal holiday on Thursday. Send ads and news copy to the The Bee office early, with Peach advertising due by Friday noon this week. Business contacts for advertising will be made Friday. cooperation is appreciated.

Bee

First Convention Catholic Youth Saturn June 29

The Sioux City Diocesan Catholic Youth Organization holds its first annual convention at Sacred Heart Parish Center Templeton Iowa on June 29 and 30. Each parish from 24 Northwest Iowa counties sends two representatives to elect officers and plan activities for national regional diocesan and parish levels. General chairman is Msgr J E Tolan with assistance from Msgr A W Hehrens in Templeton.

Sioux City Sacred Hear Templeton Iowa Msgr J. E. Tolan Diotesan Hulmboldt A. W.hehrens

Named To Dean's List at Central College Pella

Sandi Oldenkamp was named to Central College's second semester Dean's List, ranking among 162 honorees with 23 earning straight A’s. The criterion requires at least a 3.25 GPA over 15 semester hours, highlighting the student from rural Rock Valley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Oldenkamp.

Sandi Oldenkamp Central College Fella James Graham Sandi Ay Dental College The Reformed Church In America George Oldenkamp Rock Valley

Captain Michael E Gilbertson earns rank in Vietnam

Captain Michael E Gilbertson of Canton High School class of 1962 and South Dakota School of Mines graduate earned captain’s rank in Vietnam with the 589th Engineer Battalion. He was reportedly commanding officer of Company A, battalion, last stationed in Berlin before arriving in Vietnam. His wife resides at 2355 ES 7th St Casper Wyoming.

Michael E. Gilberest Arnold C. Gilbertson Hudson, S Vietnam 589Th Engin Capt Gilbertson Berlin Germany Captain Canton High South _ Dakota, School of Mi Technology Rapid City Iseo Casper Wye

Rock Valley Commercial Club to Sponsor Fourth of July

The Rock Valley Commercial Club will sponsor a July 4 celebration at Rock Valley Park with events starting at 6 45 pm including a water fight by the Fire Department a 945 pm youth baseball game an 845 pm all star game and a 10 pm fireworks display if weather permits rain date Friday a high school baseball game follows the fireworks. The park offers shade swimming pool lifeguards on duty and a family friendly setting expected to be crowded and enjoyable for all ages.

Rock Valley Commercial Club Activit Rock Valley Fire Department Rock Valley Park Rock Valley

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