Local notices and anniversaries from Rock Valley area
A compilation spans ten to fifty years of town life with notes on a Chevrolet service milestone in Omaha, a poppy day ceremony with Mayor Walter McNamara, preschool activities, a gas pump accident, store grand openings, church and family events, and long lists of legal and estate actions from 50 years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich van Orterloo
Hi- Way
Chevrolet Co
Rock Valley
General Motors
Omaha
Neb
Walter McNamara
American Legion Auxiiary
McNamara
Mary Klein
American Legion Auxiliary
Peter Timmer
Fred Mulder
John Dee Boer
Tom Mulder
Christian School
South Side
Fire Department
Fanny Mulder
Cown
Henry Vander Bek
Spirit Lake
Clarence Mulder
Dill Dykstra
Ted Kooima
Bride to Mrs Name Change Tips and Home Planning Bits
June brides should update name on social security and policies after the ceremony. Plan homes with wider doorways to allow wheelchair movement and smooth renovations. Also includes kitchen tips on egg whites and gravy thickening methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Oldaker
Miss
Pete Guar
Yale
Several Rock Valley Students Win at Arts Fair
At the Sixth Annual Town Industrial Arts Fair at the State College of Iowa Cedar Falls several Rock Valley students earned awards. Greg Santema and Dennis Dyksera won second place in wood bending for a toboggan. Jeff Van der Velde Rod Berthelsen and Duane Plueger earned second for class production of letter holders. Leroy Vink and Deonis Ver Mulin took fifth for their picture frames. All students study under local industrial arts teacher Vander Schaaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
State College of Iowa
Cedar Falls
Greg Santema
John Santeme
Dennis Dyksera
John Dyksra
Duane Plueger
Don Plueger
Jeff Vander Velde
Pete Vander Velde
Decorated Captain Wolfe Visits Bonaparte Parents
Capt. Donald E. Wolfe 26 son of Mr and Mrs N Earl Wolfe of Bonaparte has been decorated three times for Vietnam service. He earned the Purple Heart for action July 9 1966 and holds two Bronze Stars and the Army Commendation Medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald E. Wolfe
Hairs
N. Earl Wolfe
Bonaparte
Capt. Wolfe
Fire at Scanlan Home Promptly Doused by Rock Valley Fire
Rock Valley Fire Department answered a 9 45 Sunday call to the Emmett Scanlan residence where a garage wall fire threatened the home. Quick action prevented spread as spectators in autos hampered response. Fire Chief John Dykstra warned of emergency crowding and promised stricter rules next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley Fire Department
Emmett Scanlan
Pice
John Dykstra
The
Bee
Insect management tips for sour garden pests
The article cautions gardeners about bug sprays and other poisons. It stresses reading and following container directions and warns against using products requiring gloves or protective gear unless experienced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alton
Bert de Weerd
Saltenbaugh Motors
Boon Sand and Gravel Co
John Mulder
University of Minnesota
Wm. Bauman
Henry Bauman
Court News
Ronald Ver Steeg
Geruude Ver Stéeg
Cour
Meslyn Kraai
Orange City
Jack Peterson
Corte den Herder
Frank Vogel
Alida Thomassen
Bertha ‘Westen
Guardian
Nic Roy Wenhorst
Boyden
Verdel L. van Briesco
Nick Haack
Effie Haack
Gerrit L. Rens
Martha’ de Lint
George Westra
Grace Westra
Executrix
Geraldine II
Carol Ver Burg
Nettleton Coloulege
Sioux Falls
Richard Groeneweg
Hull
Ver Burg
Western Christian High School
Tae el Pal
Sipma
Thermo King
Ihaa
Rock Wolifey
Iowa
Roorda Machine Shop
Scanlan Home
Gover
Rock Valley Bee
Rock Valley Furniture
Rock Valley Business Places
Rock Valley Commercial Club
Northern Natural Gas Company
Toe Pipeline
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