01 Apr 1943
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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1943
Page
1
County chairman P B Mouw reports Sioux County lagging on war bond pledges amid belief the war will end soon. He notes the need for more planes and tanks for troops in Africa Australia the Solomons Russia and China to protect themselves and hasten victory.
First Aid classes of the local Civil Defence Corps begin Wednesday evening at 7 30 led by Dr A M Oelrich of Hull. Each family should enroll. classes will include men and women. Scholten provides free instruction books and urges obtaining them before the meeting.
George Van Diepen and Glenn Rensink returned Sunday after a week end leave to Camp MacCoy Wisconsin.
Peter Moret drove to Sioux City on Monday to visit his mother Mrs Len Moret who was a patient in a local hospital. She was taken to the Sheldon hospital for treatment.
Mr and Mrs Herman Meester and daughter Marion Caro visited Floyd Getting home in Matlock for a Sunday night supper, sharing a quiet family gathering and hospitality with local residents.
Mr and Mrs Al Den Hartog Pat Dickevers and Ruth Peckel der return on Sunday from California where they had been employed for the past six months. The boys are awaiting their calls for military service.
Community members form a committee to build an Honor Roll Board listing locals serving in the country. Four dollar donations requested from each family, delivered through local merchants to the committee.
Students made self portraits and pictures of houses and trees then wrote short stories about them. Their stories were organized in charts and used to practice reading. They also note enjoying the warm spring weather.
Farmers are urged to plant pop corn for the World's Largest Pop Corn Producers. High prices and strong demand from the armed forces and civilians are cited. The Farmers Co-Operative Association offers seed and contract terms, with delivery on the ear at harvest and mechanical harvesters usable.
The article lists classroom topics from science to reading, mentions Kitten ball at recess, and notes stamps purchases of 8.30 and 5.70 for Defense Stamps. It covers student names in spelling, a library book The True Mystery Solved, and club meeting Mar 25 with prayers jokes poems reports and a flour map project, plus several absences.
The list records daily names of residents and relatives across April 1948, detailing events from Sunday April 2 to Thursday April 8. Included are Mrs Paul Anderson and others such as Martin Bosma Christina Scholten Goss and Yvonne Kruse, with multiple households represented.
Mrs. Neil Salie will present the discussion topic at the Women’s Citizenship Club meeting Friday evening at Mrs. John Rensink Jr’s home. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Stutzman hostesses with roll call by Mrs. Stutzman. Club president Mrs. S. Schortinghuis will preside at the 7:30 p.m. business session.
A soldier writes to Helen, Willis, and Bert from Fort Benning Georgia praising infantry service, noting transfer from Camp Wheeler, and asking about Boyden Iowa weather. He mentions fellow recruits from the Pacific and Africa and hopes for a June reunion. He inquires about Helen's operation and looks forward to the next Reporter and his next furlough.
The Bridge Club gathered Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Herman Meester as hostess.
Readable fragment notes that Sunday dinner guests visited the Al Paulson residence, detailing a casual social gathering. No further names or locations are provided in the accessible text.
Notice states CCC withdraws the sale of corn stored in wooden or steel bins to farmers or others. The withdrawal affects all prospective buyers and halts any impending transactions under the notice.
The knitting group will gather Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Rensink Jr for a regular session.
Val entine Co announces debt collection services for notes judgments mortgages and accounts with 35 years experience. Free evaluation and references provided. Marshalltown Iowa address offered for correspondence.
Alfalfa 11.85 per bushel Clover 8.40 per bushel Blue Tag Hybrid Seed Corn 3.50 per bushel plus many other bargains. Postal card us today for catalog and samples. Hall Roberts' Son Postville Iowa.
Mr and Mrs Siebe Van Diepen spent the weekend at their Boyden home, enjoying a brief stay in the community residence.
Bert Nash enjoyed a Sunday afternoon visit with the Mrs. Johann Stegéman family at their home, sharing cordial conversation and hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Henry Vanden of Fertile return home Monday following a weeklong visit by Mrs Vanden Bosch with local relatives.
Jack A. Armstrong announces Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation loans may cover soybean seed purchases from CCC through local dealers. Seed offered to dealers at 1.85 per bushel under No 2 or better grading, with dealers cleaning testing germination and selling to farmers at no more than 2.50 per bushel for the 1943 crop.
The Reporter offers printed or engraved wedding announcements of distinction with many styles to choose from, promising quality and attractive appearance.
The notice states office hours from 1 P M to 5 P M Monday through Saturday with a daily foregone noon closure. Residents are reminded the office is closed every forenoon.
Blue Coupons D E F valid March 25 to April 30 with no fresh fruit limits. Red Coupons for meat start March 29. A Coupons 16 points usable first week. unused carry over five weeks and expire April 30. Fish in sealed containers and fats also rationed. Cafes urged to report inventory of meats and fats as of March 29.
New 1941 models may be purchased by filing a need statement with the dealer. 1942 models over 1500 dollars may be sold to eligible workers or those without a serviceable car. Other 1942 models may be sold on ration certificates to those eligible for C gasoline rations.
Coupons for shoes coffee sugar and rations set expiration dates and eligibility. Recapping rules for tires under 750x20 and tractor tires require no certificates with Grade F camelback. Renewal forms 548 535 and 587. inspections and eligibility windows detailed for B C E R A and T books.
Period No 4 coupons for 11 gallons expire April 17 and Period No 5 for 11 gallons expire September 30 The program shifts kerosene fuel oil distillate for brooders kerosene stoves and tractors to a six month basis Applicants who have not filed should use Form I03 and those who have filed should send a note detailing needs for the next six months The notice closes with thanks to Orange City Women members and indicates continuation on the last page.
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