De Graff Family Attend Local Graduation Events
A series of graduation and family visit entries from Ankeny Iowa and nearby towns notes Sharla De Graff's ceremony and Warren Miller's BS in Animal Science from South Dakota State University, with multiple relatives hosting and visiting over Mother's Day weekend across Sioux Center Rock Rapids and Inwood led by De Graff and Moeller families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold de Graff
Doug de Graff
Helen Stuckenbrick
Sharla de Graff
Ankeny
Miss de Graff
Florida
BR. W
Vander Velde
Marvin Mouw
Mary Ronald Mouw
Sioux Falls
M.D
D. State University
Brookings
Warren Miller
Oscar Miller
Edwin Miller
Ben Poll
Sioux Center
Hans Moeller
Charley Moeller
Inwood
R. W. VandeVelde
Todd Kevin Negaard
Rock Valley
Kaufman Named SDSU Start Quarterback After Injury
SDSU's Dave Kaufman steps in as starting quarterback after the regular signal caller sustains an injury. The move shifts the offense as the team seeks stability and a path to wins.
Hull Western claims district girls title. Rock Valley, Westwood runner up
Hull Western high school won the district girls track meet with 65 points led by qualifiers Donna Mulder Ruth Van Zee and the 10 flight hurdle relay. Rock Valley placed third at 14 points with Carolyn Van Beek advancing in the 110 meter hurdles and the 10 flight hurdles relay to state at Drake University May 18 and 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley Community High School
Hull Western
Westwood
Sloan
Rock Valley
Donna’ Mulder
Ruth van Zee
Carolyn van Beek
Hurdies
Drake University
Des Moines
Local Residents Buy New Cars and Trucks in Rock Valley
Rock Valley shoppers purchase multiple new vehicles including Mercury and Buick models. Buyers listed include John J. Kooistra, Gerrit Van Beek, Pete Nieuwkoop, William Klarenbeck, Henry Dahl, James Admiraal, and Harold Ten Haken. A new truck goes to Tohs Blow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
John J. Kooistra
Mercury
Harry
Rena van Beck
Gerrit van Beek
Buick
Pete Nieuwkoop
Ford
William Klarenbeck
Fairview
M.D
Henry Dahl
James Admiraal
Harold Ten Haken
Tohs Blow
Rites Held for Miss Margaret McNamara 70 of Rock Valley
Miss Margaret McNamara 70 of Rock Valley Iowa died May 7 after a long illness at a Rock Valley hospital. The funeral was May 10 at St. Marys Church with Rev J Nooney officiating. Burial followed in the parish cemetery. She was born May 25 1903 in Rock Valley and taught in Montrose D D and Rock Valley public schools. Survivors include brother Walter of Rock Valley and sisters Mrs Robert Thayer of Rock Valley and Miss Eileen of Cheyenne Wyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McNamara
Rock Valley
Iowa
St. Mary's Catholic Church
J. Nooney
Porter Funeral Home
McNamara
Borneb
Montrose
D.D
Walter
Robert Thayer
Eileen
Cheyennie
Wyo
Mrs Van Hatten dies at 83 in Rock Valley Iowa
Mrs. Jacob Van Hatten 83 of Rock Valley Iowa died May 8 after a long illness at Rock Valley Hospital. Funeral held May 12 at First Reformed Church with Rev Ralph Ten Clay officiating. Burial at Valley View Cemetery. Survived by widower four sons three daughters a brother three sisters 19 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob van Hatten
Rock Valley
Iowa
First Reformed
Ralph Ten Clay
Valley View Cemetery
Porter Funeral Home
van Hatten
Hendrikje Eenkoorn
Netherlands
United States
Everett van Riesen
van Hattem
Laverne, Minn
DeRuyter 66 Dies in Rock Valley Iowa Funeral Held
Mrs. Dick DeRuyter 66 of Rock Valley Iowa died May 8 at Rock Valley Nursing Home. Funeral held May 11 at First Christian Reformed Church Rock Valley with Rev John Engbers officiating. Buried Rock Valley View Cemetery. Survivors include sons John Connie Gerrit Richard and others. daughters and siblings listed. 39 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick DeRuyter
Rock Valley
Iowa
First Christian Reformed Church
John Engbers
Rock Valley View
Porter Funeral Home
Dé Ruyter
Lena Kootstra
Sioux Center
de Ruyter
John
Holland
Mich
Connie
Gerrit
Richard
Ruthton
Minn
Dick van Engen
Hartley
Allen Franken
Laverne
Péter Gunnink
Lake Wilson
John ‘Schoonhoven
Hollend
Richard Hill
Montgomery
Ala
Sam
Inwood
Martin
Alvord
Elmer R
Granville
Charles Kooima
Tom — Mulder
Richard Voortman
Chino
Calif
Rites Planned for Clarence Post 51 of Rock Valley
Clarence Post 51 of Rock Valley died May 14 at Hegg Memorial Hospital. Funeral set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday May 17 at Potter Funeral Home with Rev. John Van Zweden officiating. Burial in Valley View Cemetery. Born October 24 1921 in Filmore Minnesota. Married February 7 1946 to Alydia Van Kekerix. Survived by wife two sons Marlyn and Larry of Rock Valley three brothers Simon Dick John all of Rock Valley one sister Mrs Henry Jougettes of Rock Valley and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Post
Rock Valley
Marlyn
Larry
Simon
Doon
John
Henry Jougettes
Dog Bites Girl in Rock Valley. Severe Injuries Reported
Lisa Kooima eight daughter of Mr and Mrs Bob Kooima of Rock Valley suffered severe gashes on her upper arms and back after being attacked by a dog on Tuesday night at the Henry Kooima farm. The girl and a friend were playing tag when the dog knocked her down and bit her arms while her back was clawed, requiring several stitches. The dog had rabies shots, its owners said, and they agreed to destroy it but will keep it penned for two weeks for observation at a physician's request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisa Kooima
Bob’ Kooima
Rock Valley
Henry Kooima
Lisa
FHA Installation Set For May at New High School
Spring FHA members hold an installation on May 14 at 6 30 in the new high school commons. The event includes a potluck supper, awards for top girls by a point system, and a guest speaker Mrs Don Vander Wel a Younkers model from Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Vander Wel
Younkers
Sioux City
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Plato News
Kaufman
SDSU
Dave Kaufman
South Dakota State University
Nets
Takes
Dave
John Tovar
John — Gregory
North Dakota State University
Ron
Terrace Park Dairy
James van Maanen
Rock
Vailey
Sahay
Mrs. van
Rock Valley Bee
DeRuyter
C. Post
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