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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1969

Page

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Rock Valley Students The All State Band And Chorus

Seven Rock Valley students traveled to Spencer for All State auditioning seven chosen for band and chorus. Selected performers include Andrea Van Beek Baritone Sheila McNameta French Horn Garnie Olden Kamp Bass Clarinet Dennis Feekes Dass Don Klein Lenoc Donita Rezeboom Alto Deb Van Zee Soprano. They will perform at the All State Festival in Des Moines November 25 28 with 600 voices and 298 band members conducted by Paul Salanunovich and Bulecz Zite. Concerts are at KRNT theater with reserved seats available via $2.50 checks to KRNT Radio Theater Des Moines.

Rock Valley Music Spencer Andrea van Beek Shiela McNameta Garnie Olden Kamp Eigit Dennis Feekes Dass Don Klein Lenoc Donita Rezeboom Deb van Zee Des Moines Iowa Paul Salanunovich North Hollywood California Bulecz Zite University of Montana KRNT Rock Valley Rock Valley High Dennis Faekes Donita Rozeboom Garnie Oldenkamp Sheila McNamara Adres van Boesk

Servicemen Updates From Vietnam and North Carolina

Thomas B. Kippley 20 son of Mr and Mrs Bernard J Kippley Alvord promoted to Army Specialist Four near Long Binh Vietnam. He is a radio telephone operator with the 99th Light Infantry Brigade entered the Army October 1988 stationed Ft Lewis Washington before arriving overseas March 1969. Marine Major Gerald De Jong son of Mr and Mrs Tony De Jong Rock Valley husband of Sandra Cassady Fort Deposit Alabama serving with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 513 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point NC will fly the Phantom jet aircraft. The squadron is training aircrews for Vietnam duty as part of the Second Marine Aircraft Wing at Cherry Point, home to the wing and other Marine aviation units supporting infantry at Camp Lejeune.

Thomas B. Kippley Bernard J. Kippley Alvord Long Binh Vietnam Kippley 99Th Light Infantry Brigade Ft. Lewis Wash Gerald DeJong Tony DeJong Route 2 Rock Valley Sandra Cassady Fort Deposit Ala Marine Marine Corps Air Station Chetty Point N.C Taining Second Marine Aircraft Wing Second Marine Division Camp Lejeune

Navy trainee Ronald Vande Weerd to join USS Blandy

Ronald Vande Weerd completed 25 weeks of Gunnery School at the U S Naval Base Great Lakes. He transfers to Naval Base Norfolk at Norfolk to join USS Blandy. He is accompanied by his wife Helen and two children after visiting relatives in Rock Valley Carmel and State Center.

Ronald Vande Weerd GMG U.S. Naval Base Great Lake Naval Hace Neefolk Vity Blandy Ron Helen Art Vande Weerd Rock Valley Gerald Catsbeek Carmel Enroute Haine State Center Alan Vande Weerd

Peace Lutheran Farewell For Kaupins

Pastor Alfred Kaupins and his family were honored at Peace Lutheran's farewell Sunday October 26. The program featured singing, readings, a skit, and tributes, with Foster Kaupins and Raymond Miller expressing appreciation and presenting a vase of money as a farewell gift. The Kaupins will move to Emmanuel Lutheran in Strawberry Point.

Alfred Kaupins Peace Lutheran Oscar Miller George Rehder Elmer’ Winterfeld Harald Heuer C.W Kaupins Harold Heller Allic.w Oscar Miller Foster Kaupins Raymond Miller Pastor Kaupins Gundy James Miller Foster Boyens Hawarden Pastor Boyens Elmer Winterfeld Marvin Mouw Clarence Heuer Emil Jacobsen Elsie Jadhe Fred Koopmans Emmanuel Lutheran

2 Color Ads Highlight Local Bargains in Bee

Three local merchants Beverly's Sipma Electric and Jonker Furniture feature Old Fashioned Bargain specials in this week's Bee. Color advertising debuted with the Bee's switch to web offset printing and is offered to advertisers for a nominal extra charge.

Beverly's Sipma Electric Jonker Furniture

Retarded Child Group Meet in LeMars

Dr Conrad Wutz director of the Iowa Bureau of Mental Retardation will be the principal speaker at the Area Meeting of the Iowa Association for Retarded Children at LeMars High School Library LeMars seven thirty p m on November 4 Mr Pat McCormick Area Director says Dr Warez will discuss bureau future plans and how people can help in area planning for the mentally handicapped Invitations go to state and local service leaders members of the Iowa Association and the general public A staff member from Iowa S R Christensen or Helen Henderson will attend

Conrad Wutz Iowa Bureau of Mental Retardation Iowa Association For Retarded Children LaMars High School LeMars Pat McCormick Warez Lowa Association Towa S.R. Christensen Helen Henderson

All Stars Win Gun Club Event At Rack Valley

In the year end league shoot Vern Harman's Scattergunners took first place with Jr. Kooima's Bird Dusters second and Clif Keele's All Stars third. High shooters included Robert Splear 22 of 25 and John Bautian 21 of 25. The All Stars led season with 15 1/2 points, followed by Scattergunners 132 points, Bird Dusters, Double AA, and All American squads. Thursday at 7:30 the club offers Protection Quail walk Miss and Out Golf and practice, with a dinner to follow.

Rack Valley Vern Harman Jr. Kooima Bird Dusters Clif Keele al Stars Robert Splear Iohn Bautian George Ripperta Robert Moeller J. Pitlo Darrel Schaap All Stars C. Keele Paul Vander Woude Lyle Kersbergen Bruce Nikkel Art Gerritsen Vern Hamand John Kersberger Robert Spleat Rick Ranschau Russ Simonsen John Miller Paul Pederson Arnie van Engen

Cub Scouts Sell Christmas Decorations This Fall

The Rock Valley Cub Scouts will raise funds by selling evergreen decorations including sprays wreaths and garlands from a Beri Mina form. Selling runs from October 25 through November 7.

Rock Valley

Executive Board of Soo Fed. Women Meet Tuesday

The Executive Board of Sioux County Federated Women's Clubs gathered at Mrs. HP Simonseri's home on Tuesday evening October 27. Mrs. A Holstein presided with county officers including Chairwoman Mrs. Art Holstein Maurice Vice-chairman Mrs. Sam Osdoba Orange City Secretary Mrs. Wesley Holt dorf Maurice and Measurer Mrs. EL Simonsen Rock Valley. Presidents present included Mrs. Edwin Brummel Hat and Mrs. Mildred Blumeyer Orange City along with Mrs. E R Haas Rock Valley. Planning talked for the County Convention to be held in Sioux Center March 18 1970.

Sioux County Federated Women's Clubs HP. Simonseri A. Holstein Sioux Center R. Haas Simonsen Art Holstein Maurice Sam Osdoba Orange City Wesley Holtdorf EL. ®. Simonsen Rock Valley Edwin Brummel Mildred Blumeyer E.R. Haas Te Paske

Annual Hope H. Meeting at First Reformed Church

Hope Haven Society holds its annual meeting November 5 at 8:00 p.m. in Rock Valley Iowa. Board members will be elected from the Primghar Everly Rock Valley Sioux Center Boyden and Edgerton Minnesota areas. The executive director will discuss Hope Haven's status and future prospects. A student program and refreshments follow.

Hope Haven Society First Reformed Church Rock Valley Iowa Primghar-Everly Rock Valley Sioux Center Boyden Reton Edgerton Minnesota Hope Haven

Sioux County 4-H elects council at annual conference

About 265 4-H members teachers and friends gathered October 22 at Sioux Center High School Gym for the annual Sioux County 4-H Conference. Sixteen candidates gave speeches and answered questions. five girls and four boys were elected to the 1970 county council. several clubs earned Clover Power Buttons for high attendance. installation set for a December 28 banquet announced by Gary Bredensteiner.

Sioux County Sioux Center Tom Reavers Boyden Sue Verdooth Grange City Roger Ladgstraat Mary Gorzeman Uull Robert Dean Hulstein Nancy Sandhuke Mock Valley Terry Gayert Rock Valley Glenda Punt Weat Clover Clovers Maurice Marilyn Bomngaars Peppy Pals Janice Brink Gay Lucky Lassigs Hull Western Go Getters Sioux Club Maurice Gary Bredensteiner

Old Fashioned Gain Days Rocks Valley Weekend Bargains

Shoppers in Rock Valley flock to the Old Fashioned Bargain Days event offering weekend savings from local merchants. Deals cover hardware, appliances, baked goods and more with specials timed to seasonal changes. Visitors can also grab coffee and a donut for a light break during the shopping spree.

Rock Valley Seasort

Baldknobbers to Perform Here in November

The Rock Valley Kiwanis Club sponsors the Baldknobbers for an appearance on Saturday November 8 at 8 00 p m in the new gym. The Branson Missouri group presents a Hillbilly Jamboree style show drawing fans from Brandon and area who have already requested tickets.

Rock Valley Kiwanis Club Baldknobbers Branson Brandon

Hayden's Mobile Home Court Opens on West 6th Street

The Mobile Home Court on West 6th Street is now open with additional rental spaces. Three mobile homes have been placed at the site and more concrete slabs and sidewalks are being installed. A court advertisement appears elsewhere in this issue.

Hayden West 6Th Street

City Election Set for Tuesday November 4

Jock Valley voters will choose five councilmen a mayor and a city treasurer. Polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at City Hall. All incumbents seek re election with no other candidates on the ballot. Councilmen seeking another term are Bill Van Maanen Maurice Van Vast Dr R P Simonsen Weber Burgers and Donald Klein. Al Porter seeks a second mayoral term and Jessie Bonthuis seeks re election as treasurer.

Jock Valley Bill van Maanen Maurice van Vast Dr. R.P. Simonsen Weber Burgers Donald Klein al Porter Missor Jessie Bonthuis

Family Stability Panels Formed Across Four Counties

Hope For More Stable Units initiative establishes seven districts in four counties for Family Stability Panels. Local volunteers from Hawarden, Orange City, Granville, Rock Valley and other towns join panels to discuss The Family and the Home The Family and Youth and The Family and the Community.

Arden Irétén Mauticange City Alton Granville Wespers Sioux Center Rock Valley Boyden Hull Inwood Larchwood Rock Rapids Alvord Lester Little Rock Doc Shel- Won George Archer Matlock Ashton Sathorn Melvin May City Hartley Sibley Ochevedan Maris Allendorf Primghar Paullina Gaza Calu- Tet Sutherland Udless Sheldon Courdes

Valley Tops Club Celebrates September Weight Loss

The Valley Tops Club reports an 85 pound net loss for September with sixteen members. Three new members joined on Monday evening. The Teen Tops lost ten pounds among four members since start.

Valley, Tops Bonnie Doon Tops Valley Tops

Duck Hunting Schedule Errors Reported in Local Notice

Areas for Sioux City Des Moines and Waterloo are listed but hours for shooting were missing. The piece questions if a late week schedule caused late pickups and who bears responsibility. It notes the game warden may not allow starting at Waterloo sunrise or ending at Sioux City sunset.

Une Bea Sioux City Des Moines Waterloo

Sioux Center Man Named 1970 County Heart Fund Chairman

Richard Kraayenbrink of Sioux Center will serve as the 1970 County Heart Fund Chairman for Sioux County. Announcement came from Dr. F B O Leary president of the Northwest Division of Iowa Heart Association. Elmer Huizenga of Northwestern State Bank Orange City is Treasurer and Mrs Uchan Dykstra of Alton Memorial Chairman. Campaign runs through February to support research education and community service activities of the local heart association.

Richard Kraayenbrink Sioux Center County Heart Fund Sioux County F.B. O'Leary Northwest Division Iowa Heart Association Elmer Huizenga Northwestern State Bank Orange City Uchan Dykstra Alton Heart Association

Vesper Services At Boyden 9th

A vesper service will be held at Boyden Reformed church on Sunday November 9 at 2 00 p m. Groups from area men’s quartets will present inspirational songs and hymns. Sponsored by the Ladies Aid and Missionary Circle. A mission offering will be received.

Boyden Reformed Church Ladies Aid and Missionary Circle The

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Bee Cub Scouts Exec Board of Soo Fed Hope H. Meeting Sioux Nancy Meredith Iowa State University Jeff Yoskens Mountwest Iowa Alentialiam Center Ethel Oldaker Ireton Granville Area Ray Boyens Don Leafstedt Fred R. Baseman Allen Lundgren Kenneth Hasman Irelan J.eQay Hallaar Bernard Wiese J. DeVries Wayne Reed Cliff Lestie Hospers Dick Hulst Norman Flink Granville Becker H.s.schoon oPaill Vande Woude Glenn de Masters C.R. Gwin Albers Ten Clay Jack Oliver Laurance Achterhof Arthur Ruiter William Ballard Margaret Schroeder Valley Sioux Heart Fund
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