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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1966

Page

5

Van Zanten Elected to Central College Honor Society

Helen Van Zanten, daughter of Mrs C E Van Zanten Jr, earns membership in Alpha Zeta Mu at Central College Fella as a junior English major. Dean's List student active in Chipet Choir drama and student groups. Sigma Tau Delta member and assistant chairman in Central Specialized Communities.

Helen van Zanter Helen. van Zanter C. E. van Zanten, Jr Alpha Zeta Mu Central College, Fella Miss van Zanten Chipet Choir Drama Student Education Association Central Christan Fellowship Association of Women Students Sigma ‘Tau Delta Central Secial

Local Couple Returns Home From Arizona Trip

Locals Mr and Mrs Allen Bonthuis arrived home Thursday from Phoenix Arizona after spending two months there. Mr and Mrs Emory Suter of Bradenton Florida were there last week and are en route home due to Mr Suter’s illness.

Allen Bonthuis Phoenix Ariz Emory Suter Jefe Bradenton Fla Mr Suter

Friendship Circle Methodist church meeting held at Mrs Smith home

The Friendship Circle of the Methodist church met at the home of Mrs John Smith on Monday evening March 14. Mrs John Bauman assisted as co host. Devotions were led by Mrs Roger Smith. Mrs Clarence Hoeferi presented the program.

Friendship Circle Methodist Methodist Church John Smith John Bauman Roger Smith Clarence Hoeferi

Rock Township Farm Bureau Homemakers Meet

The Rock Township Farm Bureau Homemakers met at Mrs Donald Plueger’s home with seven members present. Chairwoman George Oldenkamp led the meeting, with attendees hearing quick meals for busy days. Mrs Ben Meerdink demonstrated button craft and the lesson on takes and puddings used cake mixes. The Rural Woman's Day is set for Monday March 21 at the Orange City town hall, followed by the next meeting on Tuesday April 1 at the town hall with hostess Mrs Bill Wissin.

Rock Township Farm Bureau Donald Plueger George Oldenkamp Merle Suter Plueger Orange City Town Hall Bill Wissin

Rock Valley Federated Woman's Club Meeting Report

The Rock Valley Federated Woman's Club met Friday afternoon March 1 at Miss Clara Miller's home with Ms Jake Vande Weerd as co hostess. Mrs Tennis Klein attended as a guest. Margaret McNamara spoke on The Making of a President in 1964 by Theodore W. White. Plans were made to attend Inwood style show that evening, a library benefit. Lunch was served.

Rock Valley Federated Woman's Club Clara Miller Jake Vande Weerd Tennis Klein Margaret “McNamara Theodore W. White Inwood

Mavis Bergsma Elected President of Roberts Hall

Mavis Bergsma daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur W Bergsma was elected president of Roberts Hall at Iowa State University Ames. She is a sophomore majoring in Home Economics Education.

Mavis Bergsma Roberts Hall Mavis -Bergsma Arthur W. Bergsma Iowa State University Ames Mavis

Hope Haven Receives 1600.75 Gift From United Appeal Drive

A Rock Valley area letter thanks the community for a 1600.75 donation to Hope Haven via the United Appeal Drive. The note notes Hope Haven’s listing on the appeal ballot and invites residents to visit, mentioning seven local children enrolled and four in foster care.

Hope Haven United Appeal Rock Valley Hope

First Reformed Womans Guild Meeting Recap

The First Reformed Womans Guild met March 9 at 7 30 p m for devotions and prayer. Mrs Maurice Van Voorst and Mrs Vern De Jager led the service, with a program titled Let the Beauty of Jesus be Seen in Me by Mrs Lorance De Vries and Mrs Henry Feekes. Music featured two vocal duets by Sylvia De Zeeuw with Marlene Gunalswyk and Mrs Wilbur Boer with Mrs Henry Tozeboom. Mrs Tory De Bey led the business meeting and meditation closed the session. Hostesses included Mrs Harold Ver Mulm Mrs Louis Middle Mrs Péter Varder Velde Sr Mrs Dick Van Zee Mrs John Graves and Mrs Neal Vonk.

Jesus Lorance de Vries Henry Feekes Sylvia de Zeeuw Marlene Gunalswyk Wilbur Boer Henry Tozeboom Harold Ver Mulm Louis Middle Péter Varder Velde, Sr Dick van Zee John Graves Neal Vonk

Happy Hour Club Meets at Mrs Buck's Home

The Happy Hour Club gathered at the home of Mrs Leo Buck on Tuesday evening. Guests included Mrs Margaret Gaspar Mrs John Frembgen and Mrs Mary Coert. Prizes went to Mrs Ge Van Surksum and Mrs Margaret Gaspar.

Léo Buck Margaret Gaspar John Frembgen Mary Coert Ge van Surksum

Recital by Vocal Students Directed by Loren Pinkerman

Vocal students under Loren Pinkerman presented a recital at Haas Hall Monday evening March 14. Judge Frank Summerside of Western College LeMars presided over the event with many participants named including Susan Da Vries Linda Vander Bok Kathy Van Oort and more.

Loren Pinkerman Haas Hall Frank Summerside Ransie Westwnar College LeMars Tose Susan ‘da Vries Mary van Berkum Dave Plueger Jinis Rozeoom Clair Chisders Mary van Zee Pam Bunch Linda Kooistra

Circles Meet at Alvord Christ Lutheran Church

The Sarah circle met at the emergh parish church with nine members including Rey Ehrman. Mrs Kenneth Schnepf led the topic. hostesses were Mrs Melvin Janssen and Mrs Henry Ranschau. Esther circle gathered at Mrs Bill Jacobs home for 14 members. Ethel Thiessen led. hostesses were Mrs Bill Jacobs and Mrs Anna Haack. Ruth circle met in church parlors with 14 members. Joan Klein led the topic. hostesses were Tena Hoogendoorn and Ella Andresen. Mary circle met in church parlors with nine members. Rev. Enrman presented the topic. hostesses were Myrtle Kappelman and Alice Moser.

Sarah Christ Lutheran Church Alvord Emergh Par Rey Ehrman Kenneth Schnepf Wee Melvin Janssen Henry Ranschau Esther Bill Jacobs Ethel Thiessen Bill Jiwobs Anna Haack Ruth Circle Joan Klein Tena Hoogendoorn Ella Andresen Mary Circle Rev. Enrman Myrtle Kappelman Alice Moser

Local family visits span Britt and Beecher for funeral

Mr and Mrs Hein Kosters and family visited her brother Raymond Doherty at Britt Sunday. Mr and Mrs Theodore Vogelzang and sons of Beecher Illinois attended the funeral of his sister Mrs Frank Middle Saturday and visited with friends in the area.

Hein. Kosters Raymond Doherty Theodore Vogelzang Beecher, IL Frank Middle

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The Hock Valley Bee Helen van Zanten Ernest Winter Boyden North Dakota John Harmelink Martin Vander Velde Sile KTWA Sheldon Harmelink and Vander Velde Ben Meerdink Stanley L. DeHaan Sioux County Letters First Reformed Womans Guild Woman's Guild For Christian Service of the First Reformed Church Maurice van Voorst Vern de ‘Jager Tory de Bey Kenneth Kooima Happy Hour Club Alvord Christ Lutheran Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisors of Iowa M. J. van Wyk O. L. Dorschner Rexall Golden Black Creme Foundation
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