Hope Haven Community Involvement Participants Shown
From left to right Gib Hoogendoorn Alvin Mauler Oscar DeBoer Don Cannegleter John Kersbergen and Van Zanten Hope Haven treasurer pose in a Community Involvement Program photo The event highlights local engagement and non profit support with named participants and a visible treasury role.
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Gib Hoogendoorn
Alvin Mauler
Oscar DeBoer
Don Cannegleter
John Kersbergen
and van Zanten
Hope Hav_n teasurer
American Education Week Observed Nationwide November 9 15
Observance of American Education Week across the nation emphasizes better education as the community’s responsibility. Sponsors include the National Education Association the American Legion the National Congress of Parents and Teachers and the U S Office of Education urging parents educators and youth to join hands and support school development and civic responsibility.
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National Education Association
The
American Legion
National Congress of Parents and Teacher
U.S. Office of Education
American Society
Sioux Center Vets Day Dinner Held by Sioux Barracks
Members of Sioux County Baraca and Auxiliary Veterans of World War One observe November 11 at Holland House Sioux Center with a 1:00 p.m. smorgasbord and short program. Pat Balkema will lead bugle calls, Debbie Van Til plays piano, Thane De Stigter will show Vietnam slides, and Arlo Oliver accompanies singing. The Barracks covers a generous share of dinner costs.
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Meuse
America
Sioux County
Baraca
USA
Sioux Center
Holland House
Pat Balkema
Will Remialce
Debbie van Til
Thane de Stigter
Will
Vietnam
Arlo Oliver
Appointment of John Vande Weerd as Assistant Inspector General
Ray Gallagher of Redfield announces John Vande Weerd of Schaller Ta as Assistant Inspector General for the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. The duty is to assist the department commander, reflecting VFW values and Weerd’s proven organizational talent and dedication to veterans. The appointment underscores continued service to fellow veterans this year.
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Ray Gallagher
Redfield
8.D
Veterany of Foreign Wars of
United States
John Vande Weerd
Schaller
V.F.W
Vande Weerd
Gallagher
Rock Valley Club Dinner Meeting Announced
The Rock Valley Commercial Club will hold its regular monthly dinner meeting next Monday at 6 00 p m in the VF W Hal room. The notice indicates a scheduled gathering for members with dining and discussion to follow.
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Rock Valley Commercial Club
Vesper Service At Boyden Reformed Church
A vesper service will be held Sunday November 9 at 2 00 p m at Boyden Reformed Church. Local men's quartets will present sacred songs and hymns. Sponsored by the Ladies Aid and Missionary Circle. A mission offering will be received.
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Boyden Reformed Chnuch
Ladies Aid and Missionary Circle
Boyden Reformed Church
Hawarden Council Election Results and Oath Date
Voter turnout reached 238 with all incumbents reelected for year terms. Mayor Al Porter 223, Treasurer Jessie Bonthuis 237, councilmen Bill Vai Maanen 229, Maurice Van Vorst 229, Dr. R. P. Simonsen 224, Weber Burgers 221, Doo Klein 166. Oath of office set for the First of January. Arlen De Zeeuw elected to Hawarden second ward council Nov. 4. former Rock Valley resident and son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert De Zeeuw.
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al Porter
Jessie Bonthuis
Bill Vai Maanen
Maurice van Vorst
R. P. Simonsen
Weber Burgers
Doo Klein
Hawarden
Arlen de Zeauw
Hawardee
de Zeeuw
Rock Valley
Gilbert de Zeeuw
Boy Scouts Clean Main Street Windows in Rock Valley
Rock Valley reports a quiet Halloween with little damage as Boy Scouts cleaned Main Street windows decorated for Halloween. Mayor Al Potter notes the community’s calm, while scouts performed their good deed on Saturday.
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Rock Valley
Boy Scouts
al Potter
Northwest Iowa Economy Study and Veterans Day Deadline
Northwest Iowa economic study released as Monday is the deadline for news and ads due to Veterans Day. Rock Valley Kiwanis Club sponsors Baldknobbers from Branson Missouri for a Nov 8 8 00 p m show at the new gym attracting Bradtan Ta fans who have requested tickets.
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Rock Valley Kiwanis Club
Branson
Bratdan
Red Cross Home Nursing Class Scheduled in November
Red Cross announces a home nursing course at Hogg Memorial Hospital Rock Valley on November 19 20 and 21 with sessions at 10 00 am noon lunch cap 4 00 pm. Miss Betty Surell regional consultant from Fort Dodge will instruct. Enrollment by November 5 to Bernice Bergima RN or Mrs Jo Kersbergen RN. Also notes an Iowa Northwest Area Economic Base Study by ISU highlighting employment trends, manufacturing growth and rural population shifts across 10 counties including Lyon Sioux Osceola O Brien Dickinson Clay Buena Vista Emmet Palo Alto and Sac counties.
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Red Cros
Hogg Memorial Hospital
Rock Valley
Red Cross
Betty Surell
American Red Cross
Fort Dodge
Wilk
Bernice Bergima
R.N. County
Ness
Orange City
Jo Kersbergen
Iowa
Iowa State University Cooperative Extension Service
Lyon
Sioux
Osceola
O'Brien
Dickinson
Clay
Buena Vista
Emmet
Palo Alto
Rosauth
Marvin Julius
ISU
Julius
Proclamation on Veterans Day by Rock Valley Mayor
Mayor Al Potter proclaims November 11 1969 and the Veterans Week to honor military service. Citizens are urged to fly Stars and Stripes and participate in or observe the Veterans Day program with support from local schools churches businesses and veterans organizations.
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United States
al Potter
Rock Valley
Furtherman
Sur
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion of the United States
Porter
FFA Plans Christmas Fruit Sale by Rock Valley Chapter
The Rock Valley FFA chapter announces a fundraiser selling Rio Grande Valley fruit to the Area from November 3 to 12 with delivery in December. Complete details and prices appear in another advertisement in this issue.
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Rock Valley
FFA
Rio Grande Valley
Julius De Jong Named New Supervisor at Hope Haven
Julius De Jong began work Monday as Production Supervisor at Hope Haven's workshop in the former Bee office. He joins Ken Yer Steeg overseeing rehabilitation services. Fifteen men and women receive training and rehab at the workshop. De Jong previously worked at Kooima Machine World as a foreman in the whipping and receiving department.
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Julius de Jong
Hope Haven
Bee
Julius
Ken Yer Steeg
Kooima Machine World
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Lowa
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