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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1952
Page
1
A Le Mars man killed himself during a dramatic incident as a crowd watched. Report describes a rifle found and fired, gas masks, and bystanders moving the victim to fresh air, with photographs credited to Frenchy Brouilette for the Le Mars Globe-Post.
Clarence Mills a 41 year old operator of a body shop in Le Mars Iowa was found dead in his shop around noon Friday. Police and sheriff’s officers entered the building using tear gas to subdue Mills before he could take his own life. Earlier witnesses noted Mills had been acting strangely that morning.
A demented man at a Le Mars shop threatened to shoot and planned self harm. Police and a Sioux City psychiatrist advised using tear gas after hours of siege. crowd control and alley barricades were implemented as the standoff continued with no prior crimes linked to Mills.
Nic Rouwenhorst sells his insurance business to partner Vanden Brink effective April 1. Rouwenhorst will focus full time on the income tax business, while Vanden Brink takes over the insurance firm with partial tax duties. Nic thanks Boyden community and will remain in Steve’s back room until a new office is established.
Police concluded a man fatally shot himself during a tear gas attack. After the door opened, Clarence Mills was found dead near an area with lighter gas concentration. A handwritten will was found in the gas drenched garage. He is survived by a widow and three sons.
The Boyden Women's Citizenship Club will host the 24th annual convention of the Federated Womens Clubs of Sioux County next Tuesday April 8 at United Presbyterian church. Registration opens 9 00 A M with Ruth French Hawarden calling meeting to order at 9 15. A program is planned. Mrs J Roy Pilcher Ida Grove district director will speak morning session. In the afternoon Mrs M D Van Oosterhout Orange City will discuss her trip to South America. Dinner served at noon in the church basement. RSVP to Mrs V E Smith by April 6.
Mrs. Marvin Green thanks friends for cards gifts and flowers received during her illness expressing lasting appreciation and gratitude for the thoughtful support.
The Woman's Club gathers Thursday evening with Mrs Len Rensink as hostess. The Missionary Society meets afternoon with Mrs H M Scholten as hostess.
A softball meeting will be held Wednesday April 16 at 8:00 PM in Boyden Town Hall. Those interested in playing are urged to attend as plans for the season and the new ball park will be discussed.
Central College A Cappella Choir presents a sacred concert on April 10 at 8 00 p m in Boyden Iowa First Reformed Church. Readings from Scripture accompany anthems hymns chorales spirituals and motets tracing Advent Christmas Passion Death Resurrection and Ascension in a service like program telling the story of Christ and the Church through word and music.
Mrs John Klien remains under a doctor care with blood poisoning in her right hand. Mr Ring Smit returned Friday from Sioux City hospital and is feeling well. Blanche Dunnick is listed as sick. Mrs Jim Smith is in the Lutheran hospital Sioux City preparing for surgery this week.
A potluck supper honored the Legions 33rd birth while the Auxiliary voted to donate 150 dollars to a proposed new community building. The evening featured square dancing and socializing.
Rev Chester Postma leads morning and afternoon worship at 9 30 and 1 30 with Sunday School at 3 and Christian Endeavor at 7 30. Catechism classes Tuesday and Saturday. Northwest Reformed Church Brotherhood Spring Rally at First Reformed Church Alton Iowa Friday April 4 at 8 00 PM refreshments served by Alton Men’s Brotherhood all men invited.
United Presbyterian Church announces Sunday schedule with Morning Worship at 11 and Evening Worship at 7 30. St John Lutheran calendar lists April events including Lenten services Palm Sunday April 6 and a Luther League Lenten program were You There When They Crucified My Lord at 8 00. Confessional services set for April 10 with no Good Friday services.
Gerrit Slothauber and John Dykstra depart for Des Moines on Thursday to attend the State Presidential convention as delegates. Their wives accompany them for the three day trip.
Mr and Mrs Boyd Carlson of Lake Wilson Minnesota welcome a baby girl named Marilyn B The mother is the former Jean Horn
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