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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1944
Page
1
A sequence of names by date lists Rev Herman Hein Herman Rohlf Elsie A Kruse Henry Oostenink and others from April 7 to April 18 1944. It notes Pvt John Brinks of Camp Phillip Kans spending a few days on furlough with friends and relatives this week.
United Presbyterian and Reformed Churches of Boyden plan a Union Good Friday Service at the Reformed Church Friday evening April 7 with brief messages from both pastors. The Christian Endeavorers sponsor a Miscellaneous Easter Program Sunday night April 9 at 8 o'clock in the Reformed Church with an offering welcomed. Rev J W Brink elected by East Sioux Classis for five years as Board of Superintendents member of Northern Theological Seminary in Holland Michigan.
Sioux County draft board minutes for March 20 note previous and new classifications for Herman E. Gritters and L. Moret. Also lists a sale notice for 200 bushel Red Wing Flax from Northern Seed with 86 percent germination and signer John D. Stegeman of Boyden.
The Boyden Reporter thanks subscribers for their support and lists many names. A serious Leyden accident occurred last Sunday at 11 30 AM when the Scholten child was struck by a Switzer car from Hospers Iowa. Other occupants were Van Zwel and the Gamkins from Sheldon.
The J W Vanderburg family visited at the J Kooiman home in Boyden on Sunday. Miss Cornelia Gilman of Edgerton Minnesota returned home with Mr and Mrs John Zwart of Edgerton who were visiting at the Kooiman home. Miss Sethie Gillman joined them and is visiting with Sebie Anne Vanderburg.
On Thursday July 2 Joe Steven sold his Railroad Street house now rented by Heino Hofstra and his Main Street business building to L. Mc Kennen of Madison South Carolina. The cash price was 7500 dollars.
Herman Vander Maaten, a general blacksmith, urges farmers to bring in plows and grass mowers now before the fall rush. All work is guaranteed and prices are reasonable.
The Boyden four day Chau tauqua begins on July 15. The United Chautauquas supplying this year’s talent promise excellent entertainment and say the program is better than ever before.
The first open air band concert by the Boyden community band attracted many residents last Saturday evening and left listeners pleased with the selections. Jake Westra bought a new Forder Sedan from Bray Motor Coat Sheldos, trading in his old sedan later purchased by Ed Die ivers. A surprise party for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Archie Herman Engelhardt was held Thursday at the I. C. Goodyear home east of Boyden with about 80 attendees enjoying refreshments and a lively sendoff.
Mr. 8. Maris and his son Arthur underwent operations for tonsil removal at the Maris hospital. The report notes the procedures were completed without complications and both patients are recovering.
The Lutheran Congregation surprised Rev. William Baetke with a birthday style celebration Monday night honoring his 40th year in the ministry. He received a money purse and flowers as Rev. Bomgartner and Rev. Goerenga spoke. A reception followed with refreshments and heartfelt remarks. Baetke wished to serve as long as God wills it. The J. W. Horn family held a 24 year reunion Monday with all children present for the first time in decades. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Orlen Horn and children of Spirit Lake Iowa and Mr. and Mrs. Harmon and Mrs. Brown and daughter of Glenwood Minnesota. Picnic on the lawn concluded the gathering. A local driving incident in Boyden prompted a polite warning to keep to the right.
G Spikerman, former photographer and jeweler, remains ill at his home in Dunningville Michigan. his condition shows no improvement.
Marie Kamminga 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs R Kamminga of Boyden was instantly killed at 2 30 pm last Friday when the car she drove was struck by a large Studebaker sedan.
Mr Henry Henning of Bigelow Minnesota visited the Rudolph Henning home Sunday. He accompanied Rudolph to Hull Hospital where Mrs Henning is a patient and reportedly getting along real well.
The John Grooters family, the George Tott family, and the Huip Maris family gathered at Sheldon on Monday evening for a picnic supper in the park alongside the John Versteeg family.
S N Rouwenhorst secretary of the district certifies the report is true and correct for financial matters of the board from February 1 1944 to April 1 1944.
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