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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1971

Page

7

Manslaughter Count In Sioux Co Court

Transcript shows Len R. Davis of Fort Dodge pled guilty to Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated. Judge Kennedy fined $300 plus costs and barred a driver license for 120 days. Also several civil suits filed or continued and estates closed.

Lena C. Boever Len R. Davis Fort Dodge Kennedy Warren Electric Co Sioux City Smbb Electric Whitard Smeith Alton Willard Marra Télee Credit. Union Galowe Corporation Ferry Dean Shippaaklog Jedgmen Internet Adlance Clyde Lester Fusoi Luverne Mina Kelley Lews Mens Fort Madison Wiligmn H.kooiker Jennie Schuller Lambertson Elevator Keapech Hillrichs

Last Rites Held For Mrs Gt Oostenink

Funeral services for Mrs Gerrit Oostenink 74 of Hull were held Saturday October 2 at Hogd Christian Church with Rev Allen Dykman. Burial followed at Hope Cemetery Kraai Funeral Home directed. She died September 30 in Sheldon hospital. Born March 13 1856 in Rock Valley she married Gerrit Oostenink July 25 1919 and lived in Hull. Survivors include widower four daughters two sons nine grandchildren eight great grandchildrenA corrected spelling variant of the name appears in the text.

Gerrit Oostenink Hogd Hull Allen Dykan Hope Cemetery Kraai Funeral Home Gottenink Sheldon Hospital Hattie Rikkers Rock Valley

Fire Prevention Week and Drugmobile Visit in Rock Valley

Fire prevention week is observed October 3-9 with public awareness and safety tips. The Drugmobile will visit Rock Valley on Thursday October 14, parked on Main Street and at several schools, promoting drug awareness under Kiwanis and state partnerships. Local youth and adults are urged to tour the bus, learn about drug issues, and support veterans via Buddy Poppy drives coordinated by Girl Scouts and veterans groups.

Rock Valley Watas Farmien National Fire Protection’ Association Rock Valley Main Street Christian School Hope Haven Thunday Relf Iowa Nebraska Girl Scout VFM

Local Girls Named To Concert Choir

Dordt College announces two students named to the 46th 1974 Concert Choir. Gary Vande Kamp son of Gerrit Y Vande Kamp Rock Valley is a Dordt sophomore. Miss Vande Kerk daughter of John Vande Kerk Rock Valley is a Dordt senior. Choir director Dale Grotenhuis plans a spring tour of the Eastern United States.

Dirdt College Minste Gary Vande Kamp da’ Vande Kerk Dordt College Vande Kamp Sao Bir Gerrit Y Vande Kamp Rock Valley Western Chistian High Hull Vande Kerk John Vande Kerk Western Christian High Gencen Dale Grotenhuis Grotenhuis United States

25th Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Robéte Iver

Mr and Mrs Robéte E Iver 500 of Hudson celebrate 25 years together with an anniversary dance Saturday October 9 at the Veterans Memorial Building Hudson and an open house Sunday October 10 at their home Qnd and Slade streets in Hudson Friends and relatives are invited no gifts requested The Ivesons were married October 12 1946 at Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church Chicago following his World War I service Bob Iver longtime Hudson resident and former postmaster 1960s era. Elly Iver director of Nutsid Services at Hegg Memorial Hospital Rock Valley details reflect the couple 1946 marriage and local service background

Robéte E. Iver- 500 Hudson Veterans Memorial Building Bob Elly Slade Iveson Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church of Chicago Armed Services Bay Hudson Community Hospital Hegg Memorial Hospital Rock Valley

Royden Hulls Comets take sole Siouxland lead in key win

Arlen Kremine's Royden Hulls Comets defeated General Lyon 22 to 0 to seize first place in the Siouxland Conference. West Lyon Wildeans blanked George Bluejays 15 to 0, handing George their first loss. Maurice Orange Guy beat Rock Valley 37 to 12, and Sioux Center topped Akron 40 to 8. Standings show Hayden Hull 4-0, George 3-1, MCC 2-2, Sioux Center 3-1, West Lyon 3-3, Rock Valley 4-3, Akron 0-4, Central Lyon 0-4. Next week Central Lyon visits Akron, Boyden Hall goes to George, Maurice Orange City hosts West Lyon, and Sioux Center meets Rock Valley.

Royden-Hull Comets Arlen Kremine General Lyon Denni Eckhoff George Bluejays West Lyon Wildeans Gary Breitag George West Lyon Maurice Orange Guy Rock Valley Sioux Center Akron the Sandings Hayden-Hull MCC Central Lyon Boyden Hall George, Maurice Orange City

Briar College Freshman Sally Kasters Named Cheerleader

Sally Kasters a Briar College freshman daughter of Mr and Mrs Hela B Kasters is chosen as cheerleader for the 1971 72 basketball season The announcement notes the season begins November 16 with a game against Yarnton College in Yankton and lists the Chargers as the home team with a monetary amount given as symbol $.D

Sally Kasters Briar Chie College Sally Hela B. Kasters Rock Valley Briar Chargers Yarnton College Yankton

Sioux County Choral Society Plans Messiah Rehearsals

The Sioux County Choral Society and Sioux Center orchestra plan a December 12 Messiah performance. Rehearsals begin Sunday at 3 00 p m in Dordt College choir room with area singers joining from Hull and Rock Valley. Soloists include Mrs Margorie Stetson and James Wood with trumpeter Donovan Gray assisting The director Gary Warmink notes a larger local orchestra will back the chorus and soloists for a high point in the presentation.

Sioux County Choral Society Sioux Center Arcs Symphony Dordt College Hull Rock Valley Margorie Stetson Northwestern College Music Staff James Wood Morningside Donovan Gray Gary Warmink

Sth Dist Women's Convention Oct 12 1974 Orange City

The 68th Annual Convention of the 8th District Iowa Federation of Woman's Club will be held October 12, 1974 at the American Reformed Church in Orange City. Mrs Willis Johnson district director from Holstein presides. Registration starts 8:30 a.m. with sessions at 2:00 p.m. Speaker in morning Glenn Stockdale president of the Iowa Federation of Woman's Club speaks on Architect of Life. Afternoon speaker Don Stone KTIV Sioux City presents You're Better Than Anyone Thinks. Election and installation of officers will be held.

Iowa Federation of Woman's Club American Reformed Church Orange City Willis Johnson Holtein Glenn Stockdale Iown Federation of Woman's Club Architect of Life Moon Church Guild Don Stone KTIV Sioux City

Co op Month Observance Planned Across Nation

Joseph Show of Ames announces the 1971 nationwide Cooperative Month will be held in October with the theme Cooperatives Care. Governor Ray proclaims the theme highlighting cooperatives aiding people, communities, youth, and the environment in a drive to serve public interest.

Joseph Show Town Institute of Cooperation Ames Robert Ray America Shaw National Advisory Committee On Cooperatives Agriculture Vernon B. Schneider American Institute of Cooperation Washington, D.C Cooperative League of the USA National Council of Farmer Cooperatives National Federation of Grain Cooperatives National Milk Producers Federation National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

Kershergen for Mayor Fight File For Council Posts

John Kershergen is the only announced candidate for mayor of Rock Valley for the November municipal election. Final filing date was Tuesday. Filing for council posts includes Robert Kaufman, Dwayne Bauder, Weber Bergers, Donald Doorn, John Kempe ma, John C. G. Dykswa, Harry Kersbergen and Maurice Van Voorst. Lois Reinke filed for treasurer. The current mayor Al Porter has served two terms. Councilmen not seeking reelection are Dr. R. P. Simmon sen and Donald Klein, Burgers Kensbergen and Kaufman currently serve on the council. Jessie Bonthuls retiring measurer.

John Kershergen Rock Valley Robert Kaufman Dwayne Bauder Weber Bergers Donald Doorn John E. Kempema John CG. Dykswa Harry Kersbergen Maurice van Voorst Lois Reinke al Porter Dr. R. P. Simmonsen Donald Klein Burgers Kensbergen Kaufman Jessie Bonthuls

Two car crash reported by Rock Valley police

Rock Valley police report a two car collision last Wednesday involving Miss Laura Dawn Vande Velde driving south on Main and John A. Dykstra driving west on 17th. Dykstra failed to yield at the stop sign, causing $30 damage to his 1965 Pontiac and $150 to Vande Velde’s 1985 Mercury. No injuries reported. Dykstra summons issued for failure to yield.

Rock Valley Laura Dawn Vande Velde John A. Dykstra Vande Velde Main Dykstra

Maassen Enrolls In Minnesota Medical Institute

Dwayne Maassen of Rock Valley enrolled at the Medical Institute of Minnesota in Minneapolis on Monday October 4 to pursue becoming a veterinary medical technician.

Dwayne Maassen Marthus Maasen Rock Valley Medical Institute of Minnesota Minneapolis

Rensink Receives State 4-H Educational Achievement Award

Garol Renstok of Rural Sioux Center, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tony Rerannk, named winner of the State 4-H Educational Achievement Award and chosen as a delegate to the 1972 National 4-H Congress in Chicago November 28 to December 2. She has nine years of 4-H work in Sioux County with projects in Clothing Food and Nutrition and more and is a member of the 1971 Sioux County 4-H Council.

Garoi Renstok Tony Rerannk Sioux Center Wrater Garol Iowa Chicago Adrian Punt Gate Stouk County Carol Sioux County Ames Lan University of Lews Puerto Rico Canada Géry Bredensteiner Carel Theate Conrad Hilton Hatel

Arrest Two In Hope Haven Break-in Case

Rock Valley police report two suspects in the Hope Haven break-in Charles Edgar Bartlett 18 of Sheboygan Wisconsin and Dog Shinkde 18 of Sioux City Iowa are jailed in Sioux County on larceny under 20 count The Bee previously quoted Hope Haven and the Rock Valley department reported the incident.

Rock Valley

Milton Swier Wins Bee Football Contest

Milton Swier claimed first in the Bee Football Contest edging Krisi Vander Velde and Urban Kramer who tied for second after missing four games. Kristi won $3 and Urban Kramer $1 as several four-missters trailed. Washington Redskins upset Dallas, coach George Allen calling it retaliation for the Senators move.

Milton Swier Milton The Bee Krisi Vander Velde Urban Kramer Krist Kristi

Bank President Speed Vermeer Dies at Hegg Memorial

G. G. Speed Vermeer, 73, longtime president of Valley State Bank, died Tuesday afternoon at Hegg Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his widow and daughter Mrs. Hagold Westra of Rock Valley. Funeral services pending. complete obituary next week. The report also notes Northwestern Bell Telephone Company taxes for Sioux County and state totals.

G.G Speed) Vermeer Hegg ‘Memorial Hospital Vermeer Valley State Bank Hagold Westra Rock Valley

Miss Gert Leeuw to Speak at First Reformed Church

Gertrude Leeuw, a Faith Missionary active among Indian Americans for four years, will present moving pictures and discuss her work at the First Reformed Church in Flagstaff Aziz on Sunday October 10 at 845 p.m. The public may view her slides, hear about her outreach, and visit afterward. church and affiliated groups provide support totaling over 1500 dollars.

Gertrude Leeuw First Reformed Church Flagstaff Aziz Pan Mis Leeuw Gertrude Wanton's Guild

Auto Cow Collision Kills Hudson Driver Faces No Injuries

An auto driven by David Lee Gillespie of Hudson South Carolina struck and killed a cow owned by Fom Vanden Bosch on the Blacktop half a mile south of town Saturday. The cow was in the road as Gillespie crested a hill and could not stop in time. Loss of the cow was about 300 dollars and 400 dollars in damages to the 1886 Popuac. No injuries occurred and no summons was issued.

David Lee Gillespie Hudson S. C Fom Vanden Bosch Gillespie

Hogg Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Meeting Update

The Hogg Memorial Hospital Auxiliary met September 27 at Galvin Christian Reformed Church. Rev Green Hunt spoke on drugs. The board set the annual bake sale and bazaar for Saturday November 26.

Hogg Memorial Hospital Galvin Christian Reformed Church Green Hunt

Two Injured In Truck Tract Accident Near Sioux Center

Herman J. Graves of Rock Valley and David Lee DeJong of Dalton Michigan sustained minor injuries in a truck tractor collision three miles west of Sioux Center on a blacktop. Graves attempted to pass DeJong on a bridge. both were eastbound. DeJong reportedly crossed the center line. Graves was treated in Rock Valley for hand injuries. DeJong had bruises. Graves’ Ford was totaled. Both were cited Graves for improper passing and DeJong for failure to heed a signal.

Herman J. Graves Rock Valley David Lee DeJong Dalton Mich Sioux Center Graves Rock Valley Cement Block and Tile DeJong John Deere Colliaton Bill Miller

Fall Conference of the Women's Classical Union at Carmel Reformed

The Fall Conference of the Women's Classical Union of West Sioux meets at Carmel Reformed Church on Tuesday October 12 with the theme Aliye it Christ He Lives. Morning sessions begin 9 29 a m and 10 00 a m 1 09 p m. Mrs Marvin Schutz Canton presides. Dr Winfield Burgraft speaks on urban development. Sioux Center Reformed Church provides morning music. Afternoon presider Mrs Ralph Teo Ciay Rock Valley. Rev J Robert Swatt Ethopia speaks. Hawarden church handles music. noon luncheon and fellowship hour follow the afternoon session.

Women's Classical Union of West Sioux Carmel Reformed Church Aliye Marvin Schutz Canton Winfield Burgraft Sioux Center Central

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Sioux Co Gun Club Harry Vander Stowe Gerge Ripperda Lyle Kersbergeh van Ketsbergen Herm Dykstra Hein Kosten Sruce Nikkel Ream Moel- Tet All Stars Alvord Aces Wil Jim van Beek AM Americans Rip Scattergunners Doe Herm Bauman Pitchdusters VFW Siouxland Sioux Choral Soc Sth Dist. Women’s Convention Nation Kershergen C. Rensink Market Report Farmen Elevator BANK Speed’ Vermeer Hegg Memorial Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Warren Schar Northwestern Bell Accid’t Classical Union Bee Office
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