Owen Manning Rock Valley Elevator Manager Honored
Businessman of the Week profile features Owen Manning of the Farmer’s Elevator in Rock Valley. The 1902-born manager, longtime community figure, discusses family, career at the elevator since 1927, and involvement with Rotary, Masons, Shriners, and regional co op.
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Canton
Owen
Cakota Wesleyan
Mitchell
Wwll
Rock ‘Valley
Lucille DePree
de Preuv
Sioux Center
Rotary and Commercial Club
Contistory
Sigax City
Bolt Club
Foottall
Farmer's
Central States
Pert
Janet Van Beek is FFA Sweetheart at Rock Valley High
Janet Van Beek, a senior at Rock Valley High, was named FFA Sweetheart at the annual Father and Son Banquet. Three senior girls, Doris Rock and Deanna Meendering joined Janet as candidates. Janet received a gold compact with the FFA emblem.Speaker Warren Kester of Sioux City addressed the banquet attended by FFA members, faculty, administration, and the school board.
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Janét van Beex
Rock Valley High
BFA
Doris Rock
Deanna Meendering
Janet
FFA
John Hulshof
Rock Valley
jShe
Warren Kester
Sioux City
Schol Board
Bee Hive Variety Announces Grand Opening at New Location
Pete Jansma proprietor of the Bee Hive Variety announces a grand opening this weekend for their new location. The store, owned five years, was remodeled after moving across the street and reoccupying the building this fall. Further details appear in an advertisement.
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Pete Jansma
Senior Soup Supper planned by Rock Valley High School
The Senior Class of Rock Valley Community School hosts its annual Soup Supper this Saturday evening November 12. The menu includes chili pea soup taverns and pie. Serving starts at 5:00 PM and continues through the evening with proceeds supporting a meal-out.
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Rock Valley Community’ School
Western Christian Presents The Cup of Trembling Drama
Western Christian High will present The Cup of Trembling a moving religious drama about the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the clash between Christianity and Nazism. Performances run November 23 24 and 29 at 8 00 p.m. in Western's auditorium at Aull.
Football Winners Mrs Pudd Vander Velde Rock Valley Triumph
Mrs Pudd Vander Velde of Rock Valley won the football contest with five wrong picks amid a rough week. David Kaufman placed second with six errors. A two way tie for third involved Steve Tim evem and Tan mer, the tie broken by the closer score.
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Pudd Vander “Velde
Rock Valley
Wee
David ‘Kaufman
Er Rankses
Steve
Tim
R Evem
Tanmer
the .Hoters
Tak
Peach Section Ads Due Friday at Bee Office
The Peach Section ads must be submitted by Friday evening at the Bee office due to the holiday and the Peach being printed a day early. Normally ads are due Monday noon each week, and the notice lists Frederick K. Hamann 561. Co U.S. APO 98201 San Francisco.
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Bee
Adar Pfe
Frederick K. Hamann
U.S
San Francisco
Grand Opening Plans for Hirst 4f Facility
Owen notes progress on elevator and office buildings with a grand opening not yet set. Mentions Mr and Mrs members of the Presbyterian Church of Rock Cai in February.
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Owen
Pr Dist Church
Three Accidents In Area On Ley Roads
Three minor crashes occurred in the Rock Valley area last weekend with no injuries. A Thursday night crash south of Rock Valley involved a car owned by Harald Groth and driven by Diane Wilson, damaging a 1962 Chrysler. Friday saw a collision with a snow plow on Main Street as a car driven by Michael Mackey failed to yield. a summons followed. Saturday a pickup driven by Nick Cleveringa skidded on ice, damaging both vehicles. no summons was issued.
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Jey
Rock Valley
Ifarald Groth
Pairview
Diane Wilson
Carmel
Jepson
Tom DeBruin
Nick Cleveringa
Nick ‘Vander Sluis
16Th ‘Street
State Cases Include Mackey Sioux City Stop Sign Collision
The record notes Michael Mackey of Sioux City cited for failure to stop at a stop sign related to an accident with $15.03 and costs. Herman Leroy Vander Plerg of Doon cited for speeding with $10.90 and costs.
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Michael
Mackey
Sioux City
Herman Leroy Vander Plerg
Doon
Sioux Lutheran Churches Initiate Thanksgiving Clothing Drive
Sioux area Lutheran churches launch an annual Thanksgiving Clothing Drive for the needy, administered through Lutheran World Relief. Needed items include blankets, children's clothing, men and women's suits, and cotton dresses. Donations may be left at local churches in firm cardboard boxes through Friday November 25.
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Siouxland-area
Lutheran World Relief Organization
Wrestling crowd fills new high school arena for VEW title card
Record crowd packs the new high school auditorium for VEW championship night. Mad Dog Vachone retains the world title by defeating Tim Woods and Gabe Brown, Jake Smith defeats Dal Lewis and The Mad Russian in tag action, and Haru Sasaki tops Ron Reed in singles.
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Imatches
Mad Dog
Vachone
Town Cases Show Varied Fines For Traffic Violations
Leroy Steele and Hull fined 15.00 and costs for driving without a license and a defective muffler. Dwight Eugene Wallace Cas per Wye fined 500.00 and costs for failing to stop at a stop sign. Peach Ads get Hesultst
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Leroy Steele
Hull
Dwight
Eugene Wallace
Casper
Wye
4-H Veterinary Science Program Opens in Sioux City
Iowa 4-H offers a new Veterinary Science Program for youth across towns and farms. Extension assistant Herb Dodds says the program covers animals biology medicine and sanitation with emphasis on animal structure and disease immunity. Dr John Herrick of Iowa State University notes it prepares youths for biology careers and fosters teacher veterinarian understanding.
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Towa
Iowa 4-H
Herb Dodds
Towa 4-H
Iowa Veterinary Medic i” Association
Jom B Herrick
Iowa
State University
Dodd
Sheep Killed in Highway 18 Crash near Green Acres
Ten sheep belonging to John Blom were struck and killed by a county pickup on Highway 1 28 east of Green Acres Tuesday afternoon around 6 00 p m. Deputy Sheriff Ted Hoagland and Junior Beards were involved in the incident investigation.
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John Blom
Junior Beards
Ted Hoagland
Growth and Achievements of the Rock Valley Women’s Club
The Federated Woman's Club met November 11 1956 at Mrs Ed Schmidt's home with President Mrs John Graves presiding. Speakers Schmidt Schlecy and Rozeboom recounted the club's history from its 1992 origin as The Literary Circle through civic projects and flower shows. The group highlighted early library efforts, town beautification with zinnia plantings, and the first flower show in a church basement. War years and postwar activity spurred superior ratings 1947 to 1954, with leaders listed and continued programs planned.
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Federated Woman's Club
Ed Schmidt
John’ Graves
Mesdames Schmidt
Schlecy
Rozeboom
Literary Circle
Mesdames Schlecty
Berrier
Manning
Loothacher
Sch- Tecy
Sioux City
Bruin
Kosters
Sweenstakes
Iowa
R. SiMe
Nelly
Gsmer
Rock Valley Womhan's
Mesdames Schutt
Paumean
Mesdames Flavia Manning
Hegg
Schroeder
Hoge Haven Lets Hold Annual Meeting Next Monday
The Society of Hope Haven School for Handicapped Children will meet next Monday at 3 p.m. at First Reformed Church in Rock Valley. Attendees include church members from four denominations across three states. The agenda covers a school report, election of seven trustees, a $5 278 annual budget, and a new school building plan. Open house and refreshments follow.
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Society of Hope Haven School For
First Reformed
Rock’ Valley
Wall
Christian Reformed
Six Sioux City Men to Report for Armed Services Induction
Six Sioux City area men are to report for induction into the armed forces on November 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the Selective Service office in the courthouse. Names include Klass F. Van Beek Ned Van Steenwyk Larry L. Van Muy den Robert A. Vor Ballegooyen Tretant David L. Harry Tunis ZL Jansma and Hull Jansma.
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Sioux City
Armed Forces
Selective Service Office
Court House
Orange City
Klass F. van Beek
Ned van Steenwyk
Larry L. van Muyden
Sioux Center
Robert A. Vor Ballegooyen
Tretant
David L. Harry
Hawarden
Tunis ZL
Jansma
Hull
Ity
Gifts for Glenwood State Hospital School Residents
The Odux County Association for Retarded Children seeks gifts for Glenwood State Hospital School residents. Bring items to Harold Ten Haken’s home or arrange pickup via Mrs. Ten Haken. Plastic toys preferred for safety. Gifts accepted for all ages. deadline December 1.
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Odux County Association
Glenwood State Hospital
Harold Ten Haken
Cliff's Place Opens After Redecoration
Cife Moore announced this week that Cliff's Place is now open for business. The establishment was formerly Roy's Place operated by Roy Pageler. Moore, a lifelong area resident, has spent the past eight years at Farmers Lumber in town.
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Cliff's Place
Cifé Moore
Cliff
Rock Valley group considers post office site options
The Rock Valley Commercial Club voted to gather residents’ preferences on a new post office. Sites discussed include the current building area, the Eldridge house, the Roorda building, Martha Van Holland lot, and the Cort Palace area, with sale of the Cort Palace deemed risky for city plans.
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Rock Valley Commercial Club
Pol
BTOUD
Hee
Postal Department
K Plunbing
Ole’ Eldridge
Koster
IGA
Roorda
Mali Street
Martha van Holland Novus
Uch
Cli
Rock
Syd Dorhout
Chrstmas Promotion Committee
Marlo Bahnson
Thess
The
Bee
Buddy Poppy Sale This Saturday Promotes Veterans Help
The VIW announces a Buddy Poppy Sale this Saturday to raise funds for disabled veterans and their families in need. Proceeds support welfare efforts and community aid for those affected by military service.
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Buddy Poppy Sale
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Dianne L. Wilton
Owen Manning
Farmer’s Elevator Company
Ivan Owen Manning
William P. Manning
Smithland
Toway
Sioux
Fairview
Ile
Los Angeles
Cali
Bakersfield
Calif
University of Montana
Janet van Beek
Western Christian Presents
Armer’s “Elevator
Commercial Club
P. O
RV Woman’s Club
Hoge Haven
Armed Services
Glenwood Persons
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