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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1971
Page
12
Hope Haven school reported a night break-in at the workshop with a screen removed from a back window. Fifty five dollars in cash, set aside for student lunches, was stolen from a filing cabinet. a suspect who was reported missing Tuesday is suspected, and police continue the investigation.
Three accidents were reported in Rock Valley this pan week by the city police. On Wednesday Sept 22 Robert LeRoy Anderson was cited for failure to stop and brakes failing at K30 and Hiway 1, colliding with Ronald Niven of Jefferson SD. Damages: Anderson 1969 Ford $250, Niven’s vehicle $150. No injuries. Saturday Donald Robbins of Rock Valley cited for improper backing after a crash on 14th Street at Valley Trailer Court injuring Peter Smit. Smit’s 1960 Rambler $200 damage, Robbins’ pickup $10 damage. Mrs Everet Friman of Rock Valley cited for loss of vehicle control after a freak parking lot incident at Van’s Foodland. Her car rolled into Arnold Van Kiley’s car. damages $135. Friman’s car not damaged.
The United Appeal aims to fund Rock Valley's 1972 Prairie Gold Area Council budget for the Boy Scouts of America. Citizens are asked to contribute to reach the $1,400 fair share, about $300 more than 1971, to fund leadership, camping, training, and district support for local troops and leaders. Ken Van Voorst is the contact for details.
John Hoogerdoorn reports September rain to the Bee with 1.36 inches total this month and 20.OL inches for the year. Last week 0.00 inches were recorded, added to 0.75 inches earlier in the month.
Rev Admiral ordained at Trinity Christian Reformed Church after passing Classis exam. Seven ministers participated in laying on of hands including Rev L Van Drunen and Rev Christoffels Hartley. Admiral preached evening sermon and is praised for signing the Doctrinal subscription. Born 1946 in Netherlands, immigrated to New York in 1958. Calvin College and Seminary graduate. married Rita Weldman with two children.
The Iowa Conservation Commission announces the start of waterfowl hunting this Saturday for ducks geese and snipe with a revised point system. Daily bag limits cap at 100 points per day and possession limits run two days long. Canada geese open October later.
At the Rock Valley Gun Club the Alvord Aces and Moeller's All Stars share the lead with 8.8 points after Thursday's league shoot. Jim's All-Americans trail with 7, Scattergunners 5, Does Sportsmen 4, Handicappers 2.5, Birddusters 1.5, with several shooters posting top scores in various events.
Rock Valley and surrounding townships prepare for United Appeal week starting October 19. Rock Valley Commercial Club served free pancakes during Homecoming, with city officials signing a proclamation. The drive groups major charities on ballot cards, with a write-in option for clubs not listed.
Rock Valley Bee announces Larry Kelderman as the first $25 winner after a perfect ballot predicting all twelve weekend matches. He also earns a $5.00 tie for first, with John Ranschau and Wil Van Beek winning $3.00 and $1.00 respectively. Lanry Hilarides misses. Upsets Colorado over Ohio State 20 14 and Chicago Bears over Minnesota Vikings 20 17 cited as key results.
Masons from Rock Rapids Orange City Sheldon LeMars Storm Lake area will hold a workshop in Orange City on October 9. Ward Kepp and Linyd De Geest lead the event with Reverend Freeburg and keynote speaker Robert Hamilton of the Iowa Committee on Masonic Education. Papers and discussions feature multiple speakers from Hawarden Hull Ochevedee Cherokee Mateus Paullina and Cedar Rapids. A dinner program follows with Reverend Ballard Rock Valley and an address on the United States Great Seal. Robert Hamilton will deliver the Workshop Inspirational Address.
The Rock Valley Rockets lost their homecoming game to West Lyon 22 to 14 on September 24. Rock Valley opened with a safety, then Terry Claussen, 9 yards, gave a 2 point lead. West Lyon answered with a 16 yard TD by D Hoogeveen and a 2 point conversion. Leading rushers for Rock Valley were De Brulo, 56 yards in 9 carries, and Wessellak, 45 yards in 13 carries.
Two former Rock Valley High athletes, Larry Meendering and Dave Retnke, joined Northwestern Raiders football. Meendering, 5 10 115, wrestled and played football. major in Physical Education. Retnke, 6 2 210, played multiple sports. pre med. Coached by Charles Danish and Larry Korver, Northwestern contends for Tri-State Conference title.
The case against Bill Kersbergen of Rock Valley was heard by Justice of the Peace John Vermer in Orange City on Friday September 24. Kersbergen pleaded not guilty to assault and battery but the court found him guilty on a lesser charge, ordering a ten dollar fine plus court costs after consideration of all parties’ statements.
Seven area youths accused of vandalism at the Faber farm faced charges after confessing at Orange City county courthouse. Charges were dropped after apologies from the youths and a request by landowner Faber to withdraw the case.
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