Editorial Views Rural Water System Proposal
The editorial considers a new rural water system for 16 areas around Rock Valley facing opposition from environmentalists and farmers. It notes concerns over shallow wells near Floyd River potentially lowering river and water table levels, and points out a $230 upfront cost plus monthly charges. It acknowledges farmer support, with over 700 joining north of Rock Valley, but urges more evidence on necessity and impact before backing the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Alton
Floyd River
Floyd
Dea
Payboard Plot Turns Alley Encounter Into Washington Conspiracy
A narrator is dragged into an alley by two men in dark coats for a payboard scheme linked to Washington power. The bizarre dialogue hints at a conspiracy to replace George Meany and control government payboard decisions. The scene ends with the men preparing to move him to a truck for a day’s work and a potential quitting of the board.
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Washington
Sotta
George Meany
George
Dita Beard
On the Spot Promotion for Randall Vande Velde Abroad
Specialist Four Vande Velde, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Vande Velde of Rock Valley, received an on the spot promotion while stationed in Germany with the 51st Transportation Company, 181st Transportation Battalion near Mannheim. Brigadier General Albert Hunter, commanding general of V Corp support command, presented the promotion.
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R. D. Hodd
Albert Hunter
Randall Vande Velde
Rock Valley
Randall
Vande Velde
Pete Vande Velde
Germany
51St
181St Transportation Battalion
Mannheim
V Corp Support Command
Rock Valley Gleanings and Notices From 1962
Ten years ago Airman Clayton Jongeties of Rock Valley graduated from aviation machinist school in Memphis Tenn. A student at the State College of Iowa, Aurtley Kouiker, made the Dean’s List. A flock of Canadian geese, about a thousand, fed east of Judson Smith farm. Twenty years ago Elmer Miller became Rock Valley Rotary president. Probate notice for Nellie Vollink estate. administrator appointed, creditors urged to file claims. An Army promotion story notes PFC Vande Velde, formerly truck driver, promoted to Specialist Four after inspection in Frankfurt Germany. wife Dianne to join him in Germany.
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Clayton A. Jongeties
USN
Gora Jongetjes
Rock Valley
Aviation Machinisa
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Memphis
Tenn
Aurtley Kouiker
State College of Iowa
Judson Smith Farm
Elmer Miller
Frankfurt
Samuel J. Turley
Vande Velde
8. D. Hood
Army
Fr. Leonard Wood
Rock Valley High School
Dianne
14Th St. Rock Valley
Germany
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Neb Aber
John On
Vance Cms
LY Gogertying
Iowa
Sioux
Rock Valley Bee
By Jerry Gogerly
Virginia Aurit
Sioux City
Weibel
Emory Suter
Minnie Suter
Emil Miler
Hudson
District Court OF
State OF Iowa
Sioux County
Nellie Vollink
Ald
Bas Dely
Clatk
Herman Volllak
McGill and
McGill
Floyd Davelaar
Mrs
Wilbert Winterfeld
Winterfeld Apartments
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