02 Nov 1972
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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1972
Page
1
Officials review a new federal revenue sharing program with a Rock Valley share around 30000 dollars. Using funds to cut property taxes could reduce future year allocations. City plans to spend on a low storm sewer project while funds must be audited and kept in a separate trust fund.
A Rock Valley Bee reader thanks an editorial and donates a twenty volume "Annals of America" set from Encyclopedia Britannica to the Rock Valley Public Library. The volumes arrived at the Bee office about two weeks ago with only an addressed package, no further details.
Rock Valley areas report 160 bushel corn yields and 95 percent bean harvests. Beans reach up to 85 bushels per acre and corn up to 162 bushels in places. Rainfall totals exceed averages with 27 inches to date, boosting crops. vandalism noted at Rock Valley Community School with two west windows broken by a pumpkin.
Sioux Center wins 40 low rent units under HUD program triggering anger in Rock Valley Hawarden Hull and Remsen as HUD sources say funds favor metropolitan requests. Rock Valley officials report slim chances for county projects. theft of 11 highway signs valued over $200 also noted in Sioux County.
The Rock Valley Public High School drama department stages Cheaper by the Dozen, a story of a large family. The father tries to organize the chaos for efficiency as the production opens at 8:60 p.m. and aims to entertain all who attend.
Miss Marlys Van Maanen daughter of Mr and Mrs John D Van Maanen Rock Valley was driving south of Orange City when a dizzy spell caused her 1964 Pontiac to crash into a construction crane. Dionne Grevengoed of Hull sustained minor cuts and bruises. Sioux County officials investigated the incident.
Polling places stay open until 8 p m as area residents vote on state and national candidates and three Iowa amendments. Incumbent congressmen Wiley Mayee and Berkley Bedell contest. Republican unopposed contests noted. provisions allow 18 year olds to vote for first national election in Iowa.
A loose record of 1892 election notes from Rock Valley and Sioux County. It highlights women’s political interest cited by a Republican ex speaker, references Grover Cleveland’s nomination, and portrays Horace Boies touring Orange City with large crowds, bands, torches, and a chaperoned procession.
Dr H W Berthelsen will retire November 1 after five years of practice in Rock Valley. He plans to stay in the city, while partner L X Yasas continues the clinic with appointments for full physicals and Wednesday Saturday afternoon closures. Hospital officials seek new doctors and will visit Mayo Clinic and Iowa University Medical School for recruitment.
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