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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1972
Page
8
The senior home economics class completed a unit on child development and now works on sewing. They studied stages from infancy to school age, discipline, and consistent parenting, with field visits to Mrs Van Masnan's Nursery School and Mrs Vander Velde's Kindergarten. Each student will sew a garment for a personal project.
The Junie class surpassed last year’s total of 2115.73 with 2853.68 in magazine sales a new school record. Deb Tyler topped the girls with 229.73 while Tom Anderson led the boys with 212.80 as the second highest seller.
Probate court in Sioux County appoints Richard E. Van Zee as administrator. Creditors must file claims with the clerk within six months from the second publication date, or be forever barred. Second publication dated November 5, 1972.
The Rock Valley City Council, Sioux County Iowa, will meet at the Police Station on November 15 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss amending the current budget adopted August 3. Expenditures are proposed to rise from 24 090 to 40 000 for public safety and funding will come from increased receipts. Taxpayers may attend to comment on the proposed amendments. A detailed statement of additional receipts other than taxes and projected disbursements will be available at the hearing. William J. Van Mazoen City Clerk
Siouxland seniors gathered at Dordt College Testing Center on October 21 to take the ACT. Students faced sections in English usage, mathematics usage, social studies reading, natural sciences reading, and a strenuous profile section, expressing frustration at the experience.
Another FCA banquet is planned for November 14 at Haas Hall. Dick Schultz of the University of Iowa will be the guest speaker. The swing choir provides special music. The event begins at 6:30 PM with a price of 9 dollars per person. Waitresses will be selected later.
Tickets for this year’s Swing Show are on sale at Rock Valley High School and Arend’s Clothing in downtown Rock Valley. Reserved and general admission seats are available. The show titled Sing A Rainbow runs November 10 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the old gym.
The Western Western 5 Cross Country team closed the season with no losses. In dual meets and invitations they posted several wins and 16 defeats. They finished 5th and 1st in two Sioux City invitationals and placed second in both the one mile and two mile races.
Miss Alvina Spoelsta from Mississippi Delta presented slides Friday on slum living in Mississippi. She works as a social worker and collaborates with Dr Patar Bookens at his clinic for unwed mothers.
Rock Valley failed to secure a top three finish as George defeated them 2-1 in a Friday night Stouxland Conference game. Marty Klaasen opened scoring with a first quarter run, Dale Ennod added a second quarter field goal after an early extra point kick, putting George ahead 10-0. The second quarter featured tight play and several misplays, limiting Rock Valley's chances. In the second half Paul Van Briessen scored a touchdown to close the gap.
All-Conference honors went to Terry Claussen and Les Ranschau of Rock Valley, with Glenn Lange named to the honorable mention team along with Kevin Van Beek and Bert Van Maanan. Coach Les Hansen lamented Lange's absence from the first team and praised Van Beek and Lange for defense. Rock Valley finished 4-4 after a late rally by George and a turnover filled game, with Yates and Van Beek scoring on a two point conversion.
The 4942-78 girls volleyball team is announced with Varsity players Laura Ball Betty Bouam Cindy Driesen Botnie Harthooma Joyce LaLoux Donna Vande Keilt Chery Veldersdyké Linda Blick Mary De Jang fart Elgersma Linda Koolhaas Dixie Van Bruggen Rush Van Engen Nyla Wassenaar. Junior Varsity list includes Kath Beolsmz Cher De jong Laura Xie Brenda Krikke Mary PeKelder Vaneta Hazeboom Jay Van Dyke Gayle VLs javonne Cuperes Lila Dykstra Linda Kiel Barb Marcéa Sherri Pewts Mary Van de Keift LaVonne Van Olot. Ten games scheduled this year. first on December 7.
The eighth graders stage a "Face the Issues" rally across grades 4 through 8 with interviews by Announcer Peggy Glenda Longtalk and Leanna Sharpwit. Students listen as Lauri Mc Govern and Minerva Nixon state positions while peers back Nixon and Whey Mayne support campaigns with posters and literature. Balloting by secret ballot on November 7 will let them choose the president, following visits to party HQs and emphasis on platform facts.
A large turnout filled the Fall PTA meeting at the local Christian school. Chairman Arnold Van Key opened with devotions and songs. Flies Church ladies provided vocal music before new board members were elected. Parents participated in mock classroom sessions led by teachers, two 25 minute sessions. Lunch followed, served by second grade mothers.
Local Christian school news brief covers activities, events, and notices from Rock Valley Bee Section One dated November 5, 1972. Readers gain a snapshot of programs, student activities, and community church school updates.
Dordt College sponsors a program of Creative Dramatics where drama students visit classrooms during different periods to lead original activities. One second grade section directed by Mrs. Gale Van Engen explored imaginative roles building houses and acting as forest animals.
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