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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1965
Page
8
The snippet lists advertising rates for classified ads with pricing per word. First insertion costs four cents per word with a minimum forty cents. Second insertion shows four or five cents per word and a base twenty cents, with an extra eighteen cents added for cover billing.
Two cards of thanks express appreciation from Wanda Burgers Pan Miller and Vernon Koale for prayers, visits, cards, gifts, and meals during hospital stays and recovery. The notes also mention local help and neighbors in Viborg and Beaver Creek Minnesota, plus a mix of unrelated local advertisements for insurance, sales, and services.
Mary Mariznau of 1421 Ave F Hawarden Iowa seeks part time sales employment with Fuller Brush Company based on a Rock Valley area territory opening. No further details on compensation or contact provided.
John Kedma and Roger Renschau survived a fire and rollover 1937 station wagon collision while returning from a hunting trip in Wyoming, about 18 miles west of Winner, South Dakota. Neither Rock Valley residents were injured. Local residents C J Grossenburg and Rodney Grossenburg aided by transporting vehicles back to Rock Valley.
Locals Henry Vander Sanden returns from Veterans hospital in Sioux Falls. Chris and John Dykstra and Harry Krothergen families visit the Dahls at Swan Lake. John Reilly a patient in Le Mars Sacred Heart hospital with son Jack from Savannah. Sunday guests include Mr and Mrs Martin Boils and the Miller family from Hardwick and Rock Valley. Numerous visits span Sioux Falls, Le Mars, Fairview, Hudson, Jasper, Larchwood, and Orange City.
WII De Ruyter’s top game 225 and V LeMonds 210 lead men’s high game. top series 384 and 856. Warren Cafe and R V Elevator post best team marks. women’s league led by Smith Drug with 2153 series and 771 high game. Notables include Dee Bauman 218 and Pat Bauman 522 across events.
Iowa Manufacturers Association reports state manufacturing output rose by 33 billion during 1960 to 1964, underscoring industrial expansion. The study notes a farm-connected economy with 75 percent of plants serving agricultural needs, linking industry stability to farming prosperity.
Iowa Manufacturer Association reports manufacturing employment dipped briefly in 196E during a recession but rose to 181 700 last year and shows continued healthy gains this year as industry expands. The figures reflect Iowa’s industrial economy strengthening over recent years.
In Roreboom Harry David of Rock Valley no control of vehicle and ran off roadway, fined 10 dollars plus costs. Vernon Dirk Fedders of Heward en no control of vehicle and ran off roadway, fined 10 dollars plus costs. Darrel Lee Lipton of Rock Valley spilled road on highway, fined 10 dollars plus costs. Elroy C. Schurosan of Nathan Nebraska improper passing, fined 10 dollars plus costs. Wallace W. Leaf of Minnieapolis stop sign violation, fined 10 dollars plus costs.
Mrs Charles De Jong and her son Michael left last week for a three year stay with her husband in Germany. The De Jongs are connected to Orange City and were joined by relatives including Mr and Mrs John Van Olst and Mr and Mrs Don De Wit who visited and shared supper. Etta Niekerk of Denver, a guest in the home of her sister Mrs Effie De Boer, also called on the family.
Mr and Mrs Fan Collen baugh and Mrs Ethel Wesselink were Sioux City visitors Friday afternoon. Wednesday guests in the De Jonge home were Mrs John Schuler Mrs Dick Domini c of Sioux Center and Tim Ver Beek of Rock Rapids. Mrs William Evers returned from Sioux Center Hospital Friday Oct 22 and stays with daughter Mrs Herman Dykstra. Rev and Mrs Jacob De Kong bing Oskaloosa and Mr and Mrs Howard Church Cedar Rapids visited in the Alieda Maassen home. They also called on Mr and Mrs John G Maassen Denton. Mrs Will Rozeboom accompanied by Mr and Mrs Henry Gand bulte and Mr and Mrs Wi Sandbulte to Doon for the Peter Moeller funeral. Mrs Bakker and Mrs Wassenaar returned from the Sioux Valley hospital and the Sioux Center hospital respectively. Mrs Cornelius Vander Viiet remains in Sioux Center hospital showing slow improvement.
Funeral services for Bert De Weerd 73 of Sioux Center were held Tuesday at 1:30 pm at Bethel Christian Reform church. The Rev Louis Tamminga officiated with burial at Sioux Center. Born November 18 1891 in the Netherlands he married Hattie Van Holl on November 18 1918 in Rock Valley. Survivors include five sons Dick of Pella John of Rock Valley and Gerald Hilbert and Gordon all of Sioux Center one daughter in law and eighteen grandchildren.
Members of the Just A Mere club gathered at Hans Hall for the regular meeting and a Halloween party. Prizes went to Mrs Lyle Ver Hoof for a tricycle costume with a tie for Mrs Barry Bomhoff and Mrs Kenneth Hansen. Mrs Bomhoff wore Castro and Mrs Hansen an Indian maiden. funniest look was the King of the Road. Judging by Mrs Cora Ver Hoefy and others, the evening included games and a sack lunch to end.
Gwen Valley residents returned home after visiting relatives in Iowa and Idaho. Mr and Mrs Eldo Degen of Preston were Sunday supper guests at Wesley Miller’s home. The Degens and the Millers attended the funeral of Mr and Mrs Peter Moeller at Doon.
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