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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1971
Page
2
A reader named Lacy Kelderman writes to thank the newspaper for a recent $20 prize in a contest. She compliments the contest for being fun and challenging and requests that it continue.
The Northwest Iowa Vocational School announces two new courses beginning soon. Ham Radio Operation starts Tuesday October 26 for ten sessions 7 30 to 9 30 p m at NIVS Campus, taught by James Cardin of Sheldon. Folk Guitar begins Thursday October 28 for ten sessions 7 to 9 30 p m at NIVS Downtown Classroom, taught by Dale Boone of Orange City.
Environmental problems will be launched Friday October 22 with United Nations Day observances in Des Moines. Christian A Hener Jr assistant to the secretary of state for environmental contol will be principal speaker. Governor's United Nations Day Committee led by David Stanley and Mx Loving Welogare will host events at Hyatt House in Des Moines with a talk by Herter and a workshop on environmental issues. Reservations required via Ruth Van Note at the State Treasurer's Office phone 515-281-5356.
The Iowa Catholic Conference and Iowa Council of Churches hosted a diocesan gathering. Father Walker of St. Joseph's Parish LeMars presided with Father William E. Clack delivering the morning sermon. Afternoon speakers included Vera Feldman and Rev. Harold Kurz.
Music committee of Galvin Christian Reformed Church sponsors an evening clinic for organists focusing on hymn playing registration and service style. Led by Mrs Jenine Bird and Jan Roelofs with guest Dave Van Sickle, the event showcases a new 3 manual Artisan organ at Galvin Church. Open to all interested, with music displays, order blanks, refreshments, and a free will offering. Oct 20 at 7 00 pm. Rock Valley Calvin Church campus.
G G Vermeer 73 of Rock Valley died Tuesday October 5 at Hogg Memorial Hospital after brief illness Funeral services were held Friday October 8 at 10 40 a m at Pioneer United Methodist Church officials and pallbearers listed Burial was at Valley View Cemetery under Poster Funeral Home He known as Speed by family and friends was born December 12 1897 at Siow Center He worked at local banks and served in the Army 1918 He was a real estate broker and active in Legion baseball and Red Cross Survivors include his widow one daughter sisters and two grandchildren
Jill Vande Kerk of Rock Valley is named to Dordt College 1971-72 Brass Choir and Concert Band. Gerald Bouma directs the Brass Choir and Dale Grotenbus directs the Concert Band. She is a freshman majoring in music at Dexett College Bajong and will be in the embone section of both groups.
Mina Scholten of Rock Rapids was a Sunday dinner guest of Mrs. Myrtle Scholten, sharing an afternoon at the residence with family and friends.
James Ver Berg 56 of Rock Valley died by asphyxiation on Friday October 8. Rites held Tuesday October 12 at Calvin Christian Reformed Church with Rev John Engbers officiating. Pallbearers named Kenneth Van Geouw Henry Yan Manoen Leonard Van Oner loo John J De Wit Ted Bart man Dick De Ruyter. Porter Funeral Home noted. Born June 3 1915 at Lowood.
Mrs. George Burgers, 86, born Wilma Zeitstra in the Netherlands, died October 5 at Hogg Memorial. Funeral Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Pocter Funeral Home officiated by Rev. J. Van Zweden. Pallbearers include Van Engelenhoven, Van Den Hul, Van Den Top, Mulder, and Burgers heirs. Burial in Valley View Cemetery. survivors include a large family across several states.
Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph Ripperda aged 67 of Rock Valley were held Tuesday at St Miney s Catholic Church with Rev Father Richard E Zenk officiating. Pallbearers included Bernard Rippicy Irvin Sulrow Hein H Kosters Mat Baatz Stanley McKeegan and Walter.
Gladys Marie Kramer Ripperda died October 8 at Hogg Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Burial was at St Marys Cemetery with Porter Funeral Home directing. She was born April 19 1904 in Doon and married Oceph Ripperda on December 18 1926 in Alvord. Survived by husband Yourtos Francis George Lawrence and Dantei. two daughters. sister and brothers. 24 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The Rock Valley Bee notes Maggie Van Deest Mulder born May 3 1897 in Sioux Center. married Ernest Mulder December 4 1919. six survivors listed with 20 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday for Mrs. Ernest Mulder 74 of Sioux Center who died Tuesday in Sioux Center Hospital. The service took place at the First Reformed Church with Rev. Jack Joergier officiating and burial followed.
In LIGUE COUNTY Iowa probate court notice to creditors for the estate of Dick Batema deceased. will dated October 19 1950 admitted October 6 1978 with Macy Rujema as executor. creditors must file claims within six months from second publication on or before deadlines. attorney Donald F. Klein appears for the executor. second publication date October 12 1971.
It's a compact defense of cooperative ideals. It stresses that co-ops are human made by people who can accomplish together what individuals cannot alone. It notes large and small co-ops in marketing purchasing and services.
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