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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1965
Page
1
A reader reflects on the space program and public attitudes after the Gemini era. He praises scientists, compares Edison to space discoveries, and urges citizens to be kinder. He notes the moon photos show parking spaces and divots, and laments wide gaps between people while praising the Gemini launch as a modern achievement.
The Catholic Daughters of America host a benefit dinner for Cathy Splear at St Marys Hall after she recovers from injuries suffered in a Jan 15 car train crash that claimed her mother and grandfather. Also notes Charles Kooima, a Rock Valley manufacturer, invited on a three week export trade mission to Europe with Governor Harold Hughes to boost Iowa exports and the state economy.
Funeral services for B Verdoorn were held in the First Reformed church in Tock Valley on Saturday, March 2. Dick Verdoorn, 78, died Wednesday after a cerebral hemorrhage at Sion Center hospital. Rev Henry Poppen officiated as choirs, with pallbearers nephews, and burial at Valley View cemetery. Verdoorn born July 7, 1886 in the Netherlands, came to the U.S. at age two, married Cora Dodeward in 1910, later lived in Rock Valley, and leaves widow, two daughters, grandchildren, and several siblings.
The Ladies City Bowling Association will hold a meeting in Town Hall on Monday March 29 at 8 00 p m to plan the city tournament. All women bowling in any league in the city are urged to attend.
Rock Valley Saddle club invites members to Sioux City parade on Saturday April 3 at 10:00 a.m. Contact Alvin Van Zee or John Van Zanten to join. Sioux County association for retarded children meets March 29 at 8 p.m. Legion hall Sioux Center with a program and lunch for the public. Linda Rozeboom and Ruth Vonk of Rock Valley travel with Northwestern College A Cappella on a sacred concert tour through IA IL MI. Ronald W. Hamann USN son of Rock Valley residents serves aboard USS Kitty Hawk during sea trials off the Pacific coast.
Piano students of Mrs Barry Bomhoff will present a recital in Hanshall on Saturday March 2 at 2 30 p m Those participating include Kim Bauman Peggy Hunch Phil Buma Cheryl De Bruin Paula De Bruin Minda Harmelink Gundy Kaupins Cheryl Klomp Abigail Miller Mary Nelson Rhonda Rhode Debby Tyler Caral Vander Bek Jean Wynia and Joann Wynia
Rock Valley high school auditorium hosts a free cooking show Monday April 5 with Miss Mirly Fox demonstrating food prep under a large mirror so rear attendees can see clearly. Doors open at 7:00 pm. door prizes include groceries, mixing bowls, West Bend Teflon wire, and more. free cookbooks to attendees.
Rock Valley guests picture the Hope Haven School board of trustees formed from South Dakota Iowa and Minnesota church representatives. The group oversees an 18 student program for mentally handicapped and deaf with plans for a blind class. Missing members and a women’s mailing of 20009 pieces of literature are noted.
Mrs C J Schroeder of Rock Valley is appointed national chairman of the Committee on Rural Life. The announcement was made by Mrs Marcus Kieh NCCW president in Washington D C. Schroeder is active in the Sioux City Diocesan Council of Catholic Women.
The Rev Leonard Vin Dran en of Holland Michigan has accepted a call to the First Christian Reformed church at Reele He will move here with his family in April. Funeral services for Mrs William Meyer 78 Paullina who died in a Sioux City hospital Tuesday March 23 will be held at Germantown at 1 30 in St Johns Lutheran church on Saturday Mrs Meyer was the grandmother of Mrs Richard Wissink.
Friday, March 26, is the final date for growers to file applications to participate in the 1965 feed grain program. John B. Draager, chairman of the Sioux county ASC committee, stated today.
Hundreds of Protestant congregations across the United States join Peace Lutheran of Sioux Center and Our Savior's Lutheran of Rock Valley in a united program named One Great Hour of Sharing on Sunday March 28. The goal exceeds 17 million dollars, with over four quarters of the total to Lutheran churches nationwide. Sunday schools in local congregations also participate in the effort for overseas relief and rehabilitation.
The junior class will rerun three one act plays Friday night March 26 at 15 pn in the high school auditorium directed by Mrs C J Schroeder. Cast includes Linda Kooiska Verna Clayton Mary Vandee Diane Clayton Judy Vogel and others with student directors for each play.
Late contributions to the United Appeal from Settlers and Rock townships bolster the 1903 drive. Settlers township adds 120 through solicitors Harold Groth, Mrs Anne Van Woudenberg, Mrs Johanna Ter Wee and Cornice Folkerts to reach 3940. Rock township totals rise to 539.75 with 88.50 new in this week, aided by William Landegent Gerrit A. Van Maanen and Raymond Huyser.
James Schroeder and Alan Vande Weerd of Rock Valley will join the 72 piece University of South Dakota Symphonic Band for a concert in Rock Valley at 7 30 p m on April 7. Schroeder plays clarinet and Vande Weerd plays tuba.
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