Rock Valley Kiwanis 8th Grade Wins Tri-State Tourney Title
Rock Valley Kiwanis juniors won Section 8 in MCA Boys Tri-State basketball, beating Sioux Falls St. Marys 37-20 in the final at Augustana College gym. Team featured Ranschau and Lange leading with 36 and 12 points respectively, while Pedersen Hulshof and Lange earned key plays securing the victory. Local sponsor Kiwanis praised for providing the chance to compete in season tourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Rich Wilson
Rock Valley Kiwanis
MCA
Sioux Falls St. Mary's
Rock Valley
Sioux Falls Richards
Ratschau
Terry Claussen
Te Kiwanis
Richards
Ranschau
Clanton
Glen Lange
South Dakota
Présho
Weir
Presho
Rauschau
Augustaga College
Sioux Falls St. Mary's Tam
le Mars
Brookings Middle School
St. Mary's
Ron Pedersen
Les Ranschau
Stony
Ron Hulshof
Pedersen
Walt Vander Well Named Businessman of the Week
The feature profiles Walt Vander Well of Vander Well Hardware, a long time Rock Valley businessman born May 12 1899. The piece covers his family, career with partner Steve, business operations buying from Knops Spencer Sioux City and Ware Ebenic, marriage to Cora in 1922, four sons, church roles, and his status in the Commercial and Golf clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Vander Well
Vander Well Hardware
Walt
Walter
Jenny Vanderel
Herman
LeMars
Katie
Orange City
Frank de Haas
Steve
Boyden
Wen
D.D. Grooters
Rock Valley
Vandes Wells
Stove
Knops Spencer
Sioux City
Ware, Ebeenic
Wigman Company
Farwell Osmond Kirk
Cora
Dick van Eydik
Vander Wells
Waler Vernon
Farmers Elevator
Hull
Allen
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Lie
One-Car Accident Causes $1000 Damage Near Rock Valley
A Tate model Plymouth suffered about $1000 in damages in a one car crash six and a half miles north of Rock Valley Thursday night. Driver Rick Dykstra and passenger Maurice Van Vonsst Jr. escaped injury aside from minor bruises and crutches. Highway Patrolman Bill Miller charged Dykstra with loss of control after hitting ice.
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Rock Valley
Rick Dykstra
John A. Dykstra
Dykstra
Maurice van Vonsst, Jr
Bill Miller
Western Grad Gers High Wilson Award
John Van Engen, son of Mrs. Winnie Van Engen of Hull and a Calvin College senior in Grand Rapids Michigan, has been named a Woodrow Wilson designate by the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. The award is among the highest academic honors for college undergraduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohn van Engen
Winnie van Engen
Hull
Calvin College
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
Honored Glenn Hipsley Honored for 21 Years at Clarinda Canteen
Glenn Hipsley of Creston received a carved cuckoo clock and a citation for his 21 years of service as manager of the Clarinda high school youth canteen. The Hipsleys were instrumental in organizing the canteen at Clarinda High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Hipsley
Creston
Clarinda
Yourhs
Clarinda High School
Hipsleys
Cabinet Tints for Durable Flush-Door Kitchen Cabinets
A home decor note suggests real stability by using edge glued solid lumber like Douglas fir for kitchen cabinet doors. It highlights varied widths and emphasizes avoiding ordinary looks while keeping practical construction in mind. The piece discusses practical material choices and design ideas for durable, visually appealing cabinets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ienaths
Storm Hits Rock Valley Area With Snow Quicksand Like Floods
A new storm struck the Rock Valley region last Wednesday and Thursday bringing heavy rain and 4 inches of snow amid 1.42 inches of moisture. Driving was dangerous with cars in ditches along Highway 18 as winds and drifts blocked roads. Schools closed and snow plows struggled, while another 25 inches of rain fell on Saturday. The Rock River remained ice covered until Sunday with thawing near freezing temperatures overall.
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Rock Valley
Abd
Paull Beamer
Hiway 18 Corrier
Travertal
Highway
Harold van Berkum
Rock River
Federated Women’s Club marks 60th anniversary event
The Rock Valley Federated Women’s Club celebrates its 60th anniversary on Friday March 28 with a 9:00 a.m. ceremony at Pioneer Methodist Church and a noon luncheon featuring Mrs. Ralph Ten Clay. District Director Mrs. Leonard Rensin will report Federated District activities as the club reflects on past projects and its history from 1908 onward including a Sears Roebuck prize scrapbook and civic efforts such as Valley Milling, the library, and the fall flower show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley Federated Women's Club
Pioneer Methodist Church
Ralph Ten Clay
Leonard Rensin
Boyden
Federated District
Federated Women's
Sears Roebuck
Valley Manci.ro
Mary 5. Bunting
Anna N. Dixon
Edith" H. Huizenga
Elizabeth Huizenga
Rosena-Jacobs
Grace M. Magkenar
Dorothy M. Mitchéll
Julia A Notcis
Kathryn B. Renshaw
Clara P. Schirmer
Jennie H
Progressive Literary Circle
Organizational Meet for Junior Girl Scouts Held Monday
An organizational meeting for Junior Girl Scouts was held at the homes and council headquarters in Sioux City on Monday March 24. Leaders Mrs Don Doorn Mrs Walt Warttjes Mrs John Harmelink and Mrs Don Klein led three troops with 30 plus girls registered. The first meetings time and place will be announced by leaders and unregistered girls may join by contacting the leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Dourn
Grace Gaylor
fromn'Sioux Trails
Council
Insioux City
Don Doorn
Walt Warotjes
John Harmelink
Don Klein
Wcoops
Walt Warttjes
Debbie Hoogendoorn
Ruth Bakker
Vera‘van Driel
Cindy Larson
Janna Duiis
Shirley Ne Ruiter
Brenda Genitson
Arlene’ van Luttikhuizen
Liza Keizer
Kathryn Arends
Jane Hevern
Sandi Warntjes
Lorraine Brinkman
Kerri Koolma
Diane van Luttikhuizen
Hege Auxiliary Plans April Meeting At Church
The Hegg Memorial Hospital Auxiliary executive board met March 18 to plan the general meeting at First Reformed Church on April 22 at 8 pm. Membership chairman Mrs. Steve Vander Well reported 248 members to date and urged community women to join with $1 dues. The board voted to give another cash gift to the hospital and administrator Mr. Eshuis will discuss the hospital's role in county civil defense at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hegg Memorial Hospital
First Reformed Church
Steve Vander Well
Vander Wel
Eshuis
Rock Valley Solo and Ensemble Contest Weekend
The Rock Valley Community School hosts a CLASS C SOLO and ENSEMBLE CON TEST on Friday April 11 and Saturday April 12 1969. Ten participating students from Floyd Valley Melvin Everly Ocheyedan Unity Orange City Primghar Clay Central Sanborn and Sutherland join Rock Valley. Local residents are urged to attend as 500 students teachers and attendees are expected in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley Community School
Floyd Valley Community School
Melvin Community School
Everly Community School
Ocheyedan Community School
Unity Christian School
Fror F
Orange City
Primghar Community School
Clay Central Community School
Sanborn Community School
Sutherland Community School
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Lange
Ramecay
Phil Buma
Kevin van Beek
Brian Dutis
Arong
Frank Dobler
Denison
Agricultural ‘Stabilization and Conservation Department
Crawford County
Kevin van Boek
Ronald Hulshof
Glen Long
Brian Dutts
Joe Glanzer
By Rich Wilson
Loren
Medusa
California
Sacramento
Lester
Warren Radio and Supply
Sioux Falls
Vander Well
Brotherhood
Ladies Guild
Circle
Ciny
R.V. Area
Federated Women’s Club
Florence Cricadon
Iawa
Rock Valley Federated Women’s Club
Hein Kosters
Charles Gayer
Polly Hegg
E.R. Hags
Hessel Roorda
Laura Ten Clay
Melinda Vander Schaaf
Minnette Suter
Mary and Kersbergen
Kathleen Hosters
Kim Sauman
Mary van Beek
Carol Lynn Klein
Barbara ¥Mer
Glotia Vanda Weerd
Bevery
Harold Ten-Haken
Sonia Liaboe
Karen Wynna
Gayle Timmer
Cheryle Bakker
Glorena Wallace
Patricia de Ruyter
Beth Beumer
North Main Street
Corps of Engineers
Hege
Market Report
Farmers Elevator. Com
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