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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1967
Page
1
Rock Valley leads Sioux County with nearly 92 000 in sales tax paid for the first quarter of 1967, topping Sioux Center and Grange City. The growth shows a 12 percent rise from 1968’s same quarter, with Rock Valley’s sales tax climbing about one third over two years.
The Hogg Memorial Hospital Auxiliary invites women who wish to become charter members to contact Mrs. Steve Vander Well before November 1. Dues paid after that date will not qualify. Onion Alvin Jackley of Ashton found a 3 1/2 pound onion in his garden last month. Puff balls edible and grow primarily in the fall. one four feet around was found by Curtis Daggi in Eldora last month.
A number of cases were filed in Sioux County District Court including Wradiek Inc. of Sioux Falls suing Charles Wagner Jr. of Hawarden for 8491.65 plus costs, Osineup & Morgan suing Wilhard E. Smith Jr. and Sharon Smith of Alton for 143 and interest on an open account, and Hiltop Labs Inc. suing Newman Cattle Co. of Hawarden for 384 plus interest. Drs Oelrich and Kiernan sued Maythes Bayert of Sioux Center for 161.25 plus costs. The last will of Cynthia Nibbelink was admitted to probate with executors named without bond. Alma Schneider’s will admitted with Donald Schreider and Charlene Full as executors. Lena Koolker estate closed. Loretta Hersink’s will admitted with Alfred Fan Creu named executor with bond 2000. The State of Iowa v Kenneth Callenius went to trial for murder. motions to dismiss for insufficient evidence were sustained.
Local leaders postponed deputizing residents to aid Sunday night traffic until volunteers can obtain equipment and training. The Sunday event was reportedly quieter as area parents advised children to stay away from the parade. Police noted only that a four way stop sign on North Main Street was stolen between midnight and 1 AM and, by Tuesday evening, had not been recovered.
Hegg Memorial Hospital admitted its first patient Thursday morning and opened for operation. Administrator George Griffith said surgery was planned for that morning and the facility would proceed with full clinical service as staff acclimates to the new hospital.
Herm Dykstra and son brought in six snowy and blue geese from the Rock River area while Ron Henderson reached his limit at a blind south of Sioux City. Honorable mention to Jim Wilson Jr for a blue goose near Spirit. The See invites hunting or fishing success stories and pictures.
Mr and Mrs Steve Dode ward of Port Orchard Washington will be honored by an open house reception on Wednesday October 18 commemorating their fiftieth wedding anniversary. The event will be hosted by Mrs Dick Verdoorn and Mr and Mrs John Dode ward for their relatives and friends. Reception at the P W Hall at 730 PM.
Paul Vickerman of Canton won the $1 first prize in The Bee football contest this week with six mistakes. Pudd Vander Velde tied for second with six mistakes, earning $3. Larry Vis claimed the $1 third prize, also with six errors. The tiebreakers left Vickerman eight points off, Vander Velde sixteen, and Vis twenty eight off. Upsets included Houston losing to North Carolina State 18-6 and Florida State’s worst loss since 1950 at 37-6.
Ten candidates filed for five city council seats in Rock Valley with mayoral hopeful Al Porter seeking the city’s top post. Incumbents Webber Burgers John Dykstra William Van Magner and Harry Kersbergen joined challengers Walt Warntjas Maurice Van Voerst Sr Jeff Simonsen Donald Klein Tom Van Holland and Marti Vander Velde. Jessie Gonthuis and Connie Rozeboom ran for treasurer while J I Hoogendoorn sought reelection as justice of the peace. Final filing date passed in October.
Ken Van Voorst leads the Welcome Wagon of the Rock Valley Commercial Club in calling on newcomers. He asks residents to inform him of any family moving to Rock Valley since October 1.
Help seeks blood donors for typing and registration at Hegg Memorial Hospital. A walking blood bank event will be held in the tab department on Monday Thursday and Saturday mornings.
Sioux County Hunters Club gave a check of 379000 to Hope Haven School for the Handicapped in Rock Valley. The gift, raised by fox hunts, will defray operational expenses. Harvey D. Jager, director of Hope Haven, said such gifts provide encouragement and hope to the cause of the handicapped.
Plans complete for Rock Valley Homecoming festivities at RVHS with a pep fest and bonfire on Thursday, coronation of the 87 King and Queen, a Friday parade at 2:30 pm through main street, a pancake feast at the Gorm Palace, and a Friday night football game against George, followed by a homecoming dance and late show.
Summary of local court notices listing multiple defendants from Rock Valley Hull Brandon and Hawarden with traffic and minor offense penalties. Items include invalid license driving without muffler stop sign violations speeding and improper parking with fines ranging from 1.00 to 50.00 plus costs.
Community volunteers issue a playful warning that Halloween characters like spooks goblins and witches are really ambassadors for UNICEF. The note invites participation in a charity event where costumes and treats support children’s aid programs.
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