29 Jun 1967
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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1967
Page
1
A gravestone inscribed Gerretjen wife of J A Kleinbekman dated 1845 1918 washed ashore near Rock Valley raises questions as no record confirms the person. Residents seek clues to origin and fate of the missing Kleinbekman family member. Authorities request tips from readers.
Siouxland Credit Corp files suit in Sioux City against Elmer Reinders and Johanna Reinders seeking judgment for 2784.17 on a promissory note. Other actions include rent and related debt claims by Charles K. Sullivan against Atlin Van Boekel and probate actions for several estates with appointed executors and conservators.
Ten men and tractors gathered at the Paul Kasille farm on Tuesday to cultivate 100 acres of corn and beans and mow hay. Paul was sick for a few days. Helpers included Elmer Kooima Richard Roozgaard Dick Roozaboom Leonard Rooza boom Kenneth Bartz Luke Den Boer Alvin Van Den Top Marvin Kaskie Frank Ver Mein and Henry Ver Malm. Mrs Dick Roozaboom Mrs Richard Roozgaard and Ms Gert Den Boer helped with lunch. Community Oil furnished the lunch provisions.
The Girls Society of the Fit Christian Reformed Church sponsors a patriotic hymn sing at Valley Park Sunday evening July 2 at 8 00 p m in remembrance of fighting for our freedom and country Special numbers will be offered
Dr. P. G. Ingham of Mapleton was honored by the Monona County Medical Association this month for completing fifty years in medical practice.
Sixty two people left New York City last week on two Travel Unlimited sponsored group flights to Europe associated with the University of Iowa Memorial Union. Among the travelers are Pamela Porter and 52 students faculty and staff or their immediate families. Thirteen graduates from the June 9 commencement are included. Flights depart June 15 and June 19 with return dates in August and September, with optional extensions to London and Amsterdam.
Proclamation by Iona Gav emor and Harold E. Hughes calls for bells to ring for four minutes at 2:00 PM EDT on July 4 1967 including church and government bells and campus carillons. The observance coincides with Independence Hall rites and urges broad participation by American Legion Posts and households to honor liberty and freedom.
The Rev and Mrs Ralph G Ten Clay and family are due this week to lead the First Reformed Church in town. He is a Westfield North Dakota native, educated at Central College Pella and Western Theological Seminary, with prior service in Racine Madison and Hamilton Michigan. The couple, parents of six, invite public attendance at the arrival and installation.
The Luther League sponsors a car wash this Saturday July 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Say-A-Day Cleaning Center. Proceeds support their convention in Dallas. prices listed in The Bee ad. Mr and Mrs Louis Weisbrod of Fremont celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary at home on June 6.
Harlan Vande Berg, local band director, announces a band rehearsal in the band room on Monday July 3 at 7 15 p m The band will perform a concert at the park at 8 00 p m Wednesday July and invites any instrumental players to join in coming weeks for practice and performance.
A statement notes that a deceased individual could legally cast a ballot if the person mails an absentee ballot before death and dies prior to election day, prompting questions about the legality and process of voting after death.
Rock Valley Pee Wees won 2 to 1 behind 12 year old Ron Pederson on the mound. He fanned 9 Hull batters with no walks as the locals scored twice in the second inning. Chuck Van Ness, Ron Pederson, and Jay Pederson contributed key plays including a squeeze bunt and stolen bases. Hull threatened in the final frame but a running catch ended the game.
With the Fourth of July on Tuesday next week, the deadline moves up. Advertisers and news staff are urged to submit all possible copy by Saturday morning to prepare early for the holiday schedule.
An injury accident occurred Sunday at 2:00 p.m. three miles south and one half west of Rock Valley involving a 1887 Mercury driven by James DeKam. The car skidded 200 feet on a washboard gravel road, left the road into a ditch and rolled. a Wielenga boy from California was a passenger. Damages were estimated at 1500 dollars.
The Rock Valley Commercial Club sponsors a July fourth celebration Tuesday evening with two softball games. At 1:15 p.m. Rock Valley Teachers play Hull, and at 8:30 p.m. local teams compete. Admission is 50 cents for adults, 25 cents for school children, free for under 10. Picnic area at Rock Valley Park offers shade and swimming for families.
The annual meeting was held Monday June 19 with a small crowd present. Walter Naciar a president Stanlay McKeegan secretary treasurer and Wils Speck were on the board. The year’s increase was paid back in cash with dividends deferred.
Kenneth Callenius Sheldon is in custody after a grand jury indictment following a crash south of Sheldon on March 13. His daughter Jeanene, 9, died and daughter Judy, 8, was seriously injured. Also noted is G E Carpenter, a Clarkeville hog breeder, raising a 975 pound hog.
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