Clergyman of the Week Rev John Engbers of Calvin CRC
Rev John Janry Engbers, pastor of Calvin Christian Reformed Church in Rock Valley, is profiled. Born in Pella, son of Arié and the late family, he served in WWII Navy, studied at Calvin College and Seminary, was ordained in 1966, and leads a parish of 103 families. He is married to Violet Mee since 1948 with three children, and cherishes fishing, basketball, and community life, hoping for downtown improvements.
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Rich Wilson
John Janry Engbers
Calvin Christian Reformed Church
Rev
Engbers
Pella
Arié Engbers
Masyin
Farmers Co-operative Elevator
Pélla
Ernest
Arié Je
Farmers Co-operative Lumber Co
Sully
Tracy
Enghers
Calvin College of
Grand Rapids
Mich
Galvin Seminary
Xock Malley
Rock Valley
Violet Mee
Ed. den Besten
New Hotland
South Dakota
den Besten
Rock Valley Christian School
Four Youths Confirmed at Rock Valley Lutheran Church
After two years of instruction and catechization, four young people Philip Bema Terry Cla sen Jelayns Kassers and Ro ald Pedersen were confirmed Sunday May 25 at Savids's Lutheran Church of Rock Valley. Rev Alfred Kaupins administered the service as the church recognized their readiness for greater responsibility in the life of the people of God.
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Savids
Lutheran Church of
Rock Valley
Philip Bema
Terry Cla
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
Philip Buma
Terry’ Claussen
Ronald Pedersen
Alfreds Kaupins
Jelayne Kosters
Northwest Iowa Cattle Show at Sibley
Two full days of entertainment planned for the Northwest Iowa Cattle Show and Tri-State Junior Dairy Cattle Exposition in Sibley on Tuesday and Wednesday June 16 and 17. A town parade and Dairy Princess contest open to the public, plus grandstand shows, a mini opera Oklahoma, cattle show awards, and a teen dance with Battle of the Bands. Carnival, cattle shows, women’s program, and sweepstakes offered, with a Farmers-Businessmen luncheon for entrants and public judging on Wednesday.
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Sibley
Osceola County Fairgrounds
Oklahoma
Fairgrounds
Cherny Blossnm Underground
Osceola ‘County
Buréga
Dairy Cause
Hégy Memorial Austiliacy elects new hospital board
At the final meeting held May 20 at the Hospital, four new members joined the board to replace retiring members Mrs. C J Schroeder Mrs Tom McGill Mrs Revs Varder Well and Mrs C C Ciabee The new members are Mrs Apper Terpstra Mrs Dave Altena Mrs John San tema and Mrs Bradley Bayman Alternates chosen were Mrs Walter McNamara Mrs John Krag Mrs Owen Manning Mr Allen Bonthuis Mrs John Vanden Top Mrs Peter Duits Mrs Hans Moeller and Mrs Tim Vander Sieis Membership dues for 1969 were paid with over eighty members responding The county operation plan for disasters was outlined by hospital administrator Mr Eshuis Gerrit Harmelink said planting in the parking area was completed with donations The group was entertained by local school vocal quartets The meeting closed with a Hospitality Tea chaired by Mrs Case Van Samien
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Hégy Memorial
C.J. Schroeder
Tom McGill
Varder Well
C.C. Ciabée
Apper Terpstra
Dave Altena
John Santema
Bradley Bayman
Chiven
Walter McNamara
John Krag
Owen Manning
Allen Bonthuis
John Vanden Top
Peter Duits
Hans Moeller
Tim Vander Sieis
Eshuis
Manly
Gerrit Harmelink
Mircélta Long
Flanagan Wins Fell Scholarship at Mount Marty College
Darlene Flanagan daughter of Earl and Mrs Flanagan of Rock Valley earned the Leo I Fell scholarship during year end honors at Mount Marty College Yankton M C She begins junior year as a home economics major and is among the standout scholars recognized in the ceremony Also noted John Hessel Riessen son of John C Riesen Rock Valley completed his B A degree in Sioux City at Morningside College with a major in cement exercises.
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Mount Marty College
Yankton
M.C
Darlene Flanagan
Earl Flanagan
Rock Valley
Leo i. Fell
John Hessel Riessen
John C. Riesen
17Th Ave
Morningside College
Sioux City
John
Rock Valley IPS Expands Electric System With 12 000 Volt Loop
Iowa Public Service Company extends distribution in Rock Valley adding a citywide 12 000 volt line. Project links with highway 18 lighting and serves Kosima Machine Works Roorda's Rock Valley Block Tile Chrisian Hope Haven Valley Manor Hospital and city wells. Initial cost exceeds 70 200 dollars as growth and reliability drive the plan.
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Rock Valley
Iowa Public Service Company
John Vande Kerk
IPS
The
Bee
Highway 18
Kosima Machine Works
Roorda's
Rock Valley Block & Tile
Chrisian
Hope Haven
Valley Manor
Hospital
City Wells
Vande Kerk
Weansfuckner
Growig
Adda
IPS Management
Minor Accident Here Wed Eve In Rock Valley
Police report a two car minor collision Wednesday evening. Mario Gene Voetburg backed from a driveway when Rick Déan Prossmann collided with theVoetburg car. Damages estimated at 125 to the Prossmann Mustang and 25 to the Voetburg Chevrolet. No summons issued. Triplets born April 17 on DeWayne Lague farm southwest of Dumont. All three calves average weight and in good health.
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Rock Valley
Mario Gene Voetburg
Rick Déan Prossmann
Prussmann
Voetburg
DeWayne Lague
Dumont
Felco Plans Two Lakes Conferences in June
Felco of Batt Dodge announces two June conferences for Iowa Nebraska Minnesota Illinois and South Dakota cooperative employees and managers. The three day sessions at Vacation Village near Lake Okoboji will feature a study on farmers buying habits by Felco's Economic Research Division. A full evaluation aims to help cooperatives better serve farmers.
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Two Lakes
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
Illnois
South Dakota
Felco
Batt Dodge, Tows
6th Ev i For June 4 H Fashion Happening at City Auditorium
Planned for June 9 at 3:39 p.m. in Orange City at City Auditorium Eleanor Ladd Extension Home Economist notes eight sewing demonstrations of 20 minutes each in textiles and clothing for 4 H girls and mothers with topics from measurement to collars and fasteners. Beagle Beagles Hillside Queen, 13 inches, six years old, had 10 puppies on April 8, owned by R L Tucker and Ed Green of Cascade.
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City Auditorium
Orange City
Eleanor Ladd
Valé
Beagles I
Hillside
R.L. Tucker
Ed Green
Cascade
Memorial Day Services Planned for Friday May 30
Plans finalized for annual Memorial Day events with parade assembly at 9:00 a.m. at Community School, veterans and Scouts marching to Valley View Cemetery. High school band to play, wreaths to be placed, and prayers led by Rev Engbers.
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Boy Scouts
Legion
Valley View Cemetery
John Enghels
America
Alt
John Vande Kerk
Klein and
Suet
Verexans
Marié Riehter
Rey, Engbers
Bafid
Registration for Summer Recreation Program June 7
The notice cites a June 7 registration for a summer recreation program. About 100 attendees gathered at Sheldon’s Community Building for the event where graduates received certificates in Secretarial Clerical Power Lineman Welding Auto Body and Auto Medical courses. A banquet was held May 16. Stanley J. Prins of Rock Valley graduated from Auto Mechanics with honors. Activities include boy’s baseball and girls softball with staff assignments noted. The library board plans youth programs starting in June.
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Stanley J. Prins
Rock Valley
Auto Mechanics
Mrs Duits Named to Multi Media Institute
The University of South Dakota and the Office of Education announce the appointment of Mrs. Jane E. Duits of Rock Valley to the Multi-Media Institute for School Librarians a four week summer program for training 35 librarians in organizing a school library as a multi media materials center The institute gathers participants from Iowa South Dakota North Dakota Minnesota Nebraska Montana and Wyoming and runs June 30 to July 26 on the USD Vermillion campus Also noted is Our Savior s Lutheran Church Rock Valley Vacation Bible School June 2 to June 6 with sessions 9 11 90 a m and 1 3 p m for grades 1 8 focusing on missions and a film on the church work. teachers listed with Linda assisting
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University of
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
S.D
Our Savior's Lutheran Church of
Rock Valley
Klein Attends Iowa Boys State Selection
Don Klein was chosen to represent American Legion Pfarrer Fox Post 321 of Rock Valley at the American Legion Boys State gathering at Camp Dodge near Des Moines from June 17. The program emphasizes honor courage loyalty and service, is non partisan and non military, with a focus on understanding government tasks. Klein will travel by bus with peers from surrounding posts.
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Don Klein
American Legion Pfarrer-Fox Post
Rock Valley
American Legion
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Klein
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