Diverse Community Activities Report From Alvord Area
Sunday and Monday social visits plus club and church events across Alvord, Doon, and surrounding areas featured hospitality at Bramstedt and De Vries homes, Legion and Auxiliary gatherings, 4-H posters contest with cash prizes, and multiple circle meetings at the church parlor with topics on decorum, flags, and governance. Local residents attended Farm Fest at Vernon Center and Shipper’s banquet for livestock, while several families visited hospitals and participated in district meetings and a 36 year service milestone at the Sioux Falls stockyards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bramstedt
Fred Johnson
Ireton
Henry Bramstedt
Hartsburg
Harry Moeller
Hugo Nagel
Pepper Club
Oscar. de Vries
Sioux Falls
Dave de Vries
NFO
Alton
Clarence Shumann
Mike Cunningham
Bob Newberg
Clem Allen
McKennan Hospital
Gilbert Jansen
Julian Detees
Downs
Kansas
Julian Peters
Fdr
Glibere Jansen
Donald
Clarence Flult
Laverne
Vernon Center
Minn
Lyle Heyden
Mila Hanzen
Junior i Bowler
Leonard Bosler
Ramada Inn
Jerry Kippley
Gaumer
FFA
Clay County
Rich Schlumbohn
Vern Stern Soldhs
Kenn Heerde
Shelly
Rick le Loux
Lyle Mayer
Melvin
al Mundt
Bob Relnk
Susan
Onawa
Alvord Produce Boviing
Cedar Cabin
Ashton
Rainfall in Rock Valley area reaches 24.6 inches
Unofficial reports indicate Rock Valley area rainfall between mid April and September totals 24.6 inches far above the five month average. Extension director Maurice Bridge notes annual area precipitation averages about 26 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley Mital
Befwzen
Maurice Bridge
Hubert Landagent Farm
Plate News and Community Gatherings in Ireotor Area
Local notes recount visits by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bannema near Iretor and nearby families at John Vande Keift home. Lebanon business folks enjoyed a Saturday watermelon patty. The lth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Rubece Moeller and Harold Moeller’s birthday were observed at a family dinner. Many neighbors from Sloan and Hartley attended events. The Peace Lutheran and Rock Valley groups hosted pastors and ladies, with a Cincinnati convention report. Remembrances include birthdays for Grace Meyerink and Cara Patima, and obituaries for Sam Wassenaar and Nelle Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bannema
Iretor
John Vande Keift
Lebanon
Hans Moeler
Rubece Moeller
Harold Moeller
Lyle
Sloan, Ja
Mike Schroeder
Hartley la
Robert Moeiler
C.W. of Peace Lutheran Church
Rock Valley
Rock Rapids
Father Nooney
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mary Miler
Catharine Moeller
Mary Redders
Lorene Reid
Brotherhood of Pace Lutheran Church
Marvin
Western Finishes Fifth in Sioux City Track Meet
Western Christian of Hull placed fifth among 50 runners at a Sioux City track meet. Randy Grevengeed and Bob Oldenkamp finished eighth and twelfth earning medals. Dennis Xeldertan 20th. Bernie Haan 76th with Mike Alons. Freshmen Carl De Jongh and Enic Haan won first and second in their race. Western’s scores totaled 67, behind four Sioux City schools. Upcoming events include state mile on September 23 and Sheldon Invitational on September 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Christian
Hull
Sioux City
Western
Sioux Gley North
Randy Grevengeed
Bob Oldenkampkamp
Dennis Xeldertan
Bernie Haan
Mike Alons
Sloth
Enic Haan
Chher
Central Lyon
Westerns Girls Softball Team Faces Siouxland Tourney
Western Christian girls softball carried a 3 3 record into the Siouxland tournament at Latchwood on September 19. They lost twice to West Lyon 16 68 and 7 6 and dropped to Boyden Hall 7 4. They defeated Little Rock 9 7 and Orange City Cenwal Lyon 26 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Christian
Siouxland
Latchwood
West Lyon
Boyden Hall
Little Rock
Maurice
Orange City
Cenwal Lyon
Western Music Programs Grow For October 22 Concert
Western's senior choir has reached 75 members while Gels Glee reports 120. junior choir lists 1098 and male chorus 150. The October 22 concert Days Gone will feature hits from the past as the program sees rising participation this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wester Christian
Gels Glee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harold Langfeldt
District American Legion and Auxiliary
Cherokee
Henry Ten Braak
Doon
Loon Hawkeyes
Bernard Kippley
Dan Kippley
Paul Kippley
Jim
Darrel McKeown
Kippley
Math Bos- Tet
Leo,Perseon
Alvord News
Fred Dreessen
Clarence Boers
Alvin Kroeger
Laurence Schreurs
Federation
David Gosewisch
Fred’ Dreessen
Clarence Boer
David Golansch
Bob Sullivan
Rick le Saux
Dave Nanties
Eunice Circle
Arnald Weise
Carrie Yunker
Miriam Circle
Milo Hanzen
Gosewisch
Deborah Circle
Leonard Boster
Ed Kroeger
Plate News
Mouw
Rober Oldenkamp
Edwin Miller
Don Siefkens
Mason City
Valley Manor News
First Reformed Church
Mission Guild
First Christian Reformed Church
Beste Genitson
Sam Wassenaar
Nelle Baker
Grace Meyerink
Cara Patima
LeMars
Southwestern Christian
Sheldon
West Sioux
Emmetsburg
LeMars Gebten
BEE
Dykstra Motor
Iowa
Valley
Frank
IGA
Lec
Samu
Amin’ Fog LE
le Clarks
Vero Mazola Oi
Ins Boc
Oan
Pillsbury
Redeemaster
Frank's
Lipton
Cis
Dan
Weiners
Coupok
IGA Cnagas
Mazola Margarini Ne
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