21 Apr 1938
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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1938
Page
1
Mr and Mrs John Ver Steeg of Sheldon were Sunday supper guests in the Hulp Maris home. Mr and Mrs Nic Rouwenhorst and daughters spent Easter in the Bill Rouwenhorst home in Hospers.
Mrs A Dekker of Archer spent a week with her daughter Mrs John Ves and family, sharing time and hospitality during the visit.
Mr and Mrs Jake Koolbeck of Sioux Center were callers in Boyden on Monday. The brief item notes their local visit and the courtesy of the stop.
Mrs. Geo. DeJong, a former Boyden resident, will have funeral services in Orange City Friday afternoon. Interment will follow in the Boyden cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wagner of Sheldon visited in the Mrs. M. Rosenboom home Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Horn and family and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Doorenbos helped Mr. and Mrs. Joe Horn Sr. of Hull celebrate their wedding anniversary Saturday.
Mrs T Dykema from Sheldon spent last week in the Neal Salie reading room and visiting local friends. The brief item notes her stay and casual social routine during the period.
Mrs Gerrit Teeselink attended a Sheldon Onyx Club meeting on Tuesday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Howard Verrips and daughter Sandra Lee travel to Marshall Town. Mrs Verrips and Sandra will stay with her mother Mrs V Mahoney for several weeks. Mr Verrips will work in Garden Grove for Booth Olson Paving Company.
Mr and Mrs Cornelius Landhuis and their children moved Tuesday from the parental Landhuis home in Ireton. Complications from Scarlet Fever have arisen and doctors advise a two month rest.
Hawarden hosts county gathering with delegates from Boyden including Mrs. William Wargowsky Mrs. S Schortinghuis and Mrs. Pollock Alternate Mrs. George Reimers and Miss Ruthye Jackson report on Annual Seal sale Foundation Fund Endowment and Conservation Forum J S Pollock serves on Resolutions Committee Jackson and Reimers sing in County Chorus Other attendees listed.
Property owners and tenants must remove leaves and rubbish from ditches adjoining their properties at once. If not complied with by May 1, rubbish will be removed at the owner's expense. By order of the Town Council.
Easter dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Peter Rol Mr and Mrs Wm Kersten and family of Hospers Mr and Mrs Tim DeStigter of Sioux Center Mr and Mrs John Rohlfe and son and Mr and Mrs Clarence Rehberg.
The Library Board hosts a Tea and Program in Boyden Town Hall on Friday evening May 6. A Silver Tea will be served and the program given by Mrs Pollock Mrs Roggen Mrs Vanderburg Mrs S Schortinghuis and Mrs Jake Van Diepen Jr. Tea serving and arrangements are coordinated by Mrs Pollock Mrs Schortinghuis and Mrs Art Roggen. The event aims to acquaint the public with the library's books and work and all are invited to support.
The Boyden Reporter requests those who damaged the Underwood typewriter in the Saturday afternoon incident at the Reporter office to come forward and settle damages.
William Moret, a Sioux county pioneer, visited the Reporter to discuss past land sales in Capel township and the shift toward Orange City. He notes railroads and speculators owned land then, homestead land around Orange City was cheaper, and he recalls paying 30 percent interest on loans, with 80 dollars of a 100 dollar note paid.
Mr and Mrs Henry Harmon and Dorothy and Mr and Mrs Howard Harmon were seen shopping in Sioux City on Monday.
Alfred Meyners of Chicago takes a two week vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs George Meyners. Alfred is employed with Swift and Co.
The Rev. John Van Dyk will speak in Dutch on De Weg Der Zaligheid in de Bijbel at a religious meeting in Town Hall on Friday April 22 at 7 45 p m. The event invites local parishioners to hear the pastor share interpretations from Scripture.
Mr and Mrs Howard Harman visited the parental John Van Roekel home Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Naso Janssen and her daughter Lois drove to Primghar on Thursday to visit with Orva Janssen, sharing a brief family gathering.
Mr and Mrs Jake Westra and Mr and Mrs August Meyn with their daughters spent Sunday evening visiting the William Kwikkle household.
Mr Maertz the local depot agent said the afternoon passenger train will again arrive in Boyden at 5 29 P M on Sunday.
Mrs Leona Horn and her daughters Rebecca and Zetta Louise of Sioux Falls South Dakota visited relatives in Hull and Boyden over the weekend.
Mrs. John Schaffer was a Thursday dinner guest at the home of Mr. M. L. Horn.
Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Haze of Sheldon spent Wednesday evening in the G. P. Kooiman home, a social gathering noted in local society pages.
Mrs Connie Van Dyk of Hull is spending a week in the parental home of John P Vos. She will be a guest during her stay and participate in local activities.
Mrs Henry Vander Haar of Sheldon is spending the week in the John Vander Haar home, visiting relatives and taking part in local social affairs.
Mr and Mrs John Landhuis welcomed callers from Sheldon on Tuesday afternoon continuing a local social exchange.
After Easter prices rise on spring coats at The Grey Shop in Sheldon. The brief notice notes new pricing and location details for shoppers seeking wardrobe updates.
Sunday callers in the Huip Maris home include members of the Sheldon family. The visit highlights local social customs and family connections within the community.
John Rensink Jr and Bert Nash were the Sheldon callers Tuesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Albert Grooters and children from Algona and Mrs Margaret Baker of Sheldon visited in the Ben Grooters home Sunday evening. They came to see Mr and Mrs John Grooters who recently returned from Redlands California where they spent the winter.
The newspaper notes that Miss Esther Miazgar has been ill with tonsillitis in recent days.
Henry Meyn suffers a severe finger injury while at his carpenter shop on a Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs John Van Roeke and daughter Joan with Mr and Mrs Albert Van Roekel from Alton traveled to Slayton Minnesota on Friday and visited John Horn and Tennis Vander Lee at Lake Wilson. They returned home Saturday.
William Kwikkle was honored at a Saturday evening party for a birthday observed on Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bas Dekker and their Sheldon children, the Lane Van der Hoeven family, Mr and Mrs Bill Davis, and Mrs Dickman.
Lloyd Stutzman of Sioux City spent time with his mother Mrs. Emma Stutzman, highlighting family visits and shared moments in the city.
John Rensink Sr and his son Joan attended a banquet sponsored by the Iowa Retail Hardware Association at the Union Hotel in Le Mars on Monday evening. Herman Vanden Bosch also attended the event.
Mrs Emma Stutzman is spending several days in the Francis McGuire home in Sioux Falls. Mrs McGuire is her niece.
Casey Vande Steeg, an attorney from Orange City, announced this week his bid for the State Auditor position on the Republican ticket. He aims to win the office in the upcoming election.
Ikaster supper guests in the S G Vanden Brink home were Mrs Nell Vanden Brink of Sheldon Mr and Mrs A B Vanden Brink and son Warren and Misses Dora Vanden Brink and LaRue Morrison of Cedar Falls.
Person seeks pasture space for cattle and horses in Boyden area. Contact H. J. Rensink at 26118 for arrangements and terms.
Mr and Mrs Rob Moret visited the Bert Bomgaars home in Orange City on Tuesday, according to local social notes. The visit highlights social activity in the Orange City community.
Art Reimers of Cedar Rapids visited Rob Moret for a Sunday dinner. The social call highlighted a informal gathering at the Moret residence.
Mrs. Howard Heman hosted Mendayening in honor of Howard Harman's birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harman and Dorothy, Mr. and Mrs. John Van Roekel and family, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Harman and family, and Mr. and Alton and Will Harman.
Mrs John Dethmers entertained the Bridge Club at her home on Tuesday afternoon hosting a mid afternoon games session and social period with members gathered for the card party.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Smit along with sons Howard and Duane spent time in Schaller following a Jim Smit related event.
The Grey Shop in Sheldon advertises Mannuish tailored suits priced at 7.90 and 9.90 dollars. The brief notice notes available sizes and suggests visiting the store for fitting.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Harman and family and Jake Ver Doorn visited the parental Ver Doorn home in Sioux City Sunday seeking family gathering and reunion atmosphere.
Advertisement from John C. Hollander seeking livestock to pasture on good green grass. Deadline or contact details not specified. 2t 118 indicates classified reference.
Mrs. Bill Peters and her son Bob came home to Delano Minnesota on Monday after a week with Miss Margaret Peters.
For sale two horses a set of harness and a Tieman tractor with cultivator. Albert Dethmers and Son of Boyden offer these farm items to buyers. 2t 118.
Gamble Stores announces a spring sale starting Friday featuring Tot Wagon at 77 cents and a free 4 inch brush with the purchase of a 5 gallon can of Standard House Paint. Special value emphasis on colors and savings.
Mr. and Mrs Joe Horn of Hull visited Tuesday as guests at the home of M L Horn.
Mr and Mrs Wm Rehberg and their children were visitors to Sioux City on Tuesday detailing a family outing and local civic stops.
Hugo Moret Peter Moret and John Vander Haar were identified as Sioux City callers on Tuesday in a brief community note.
Wanted sewing by an expert seamstress. Call Mrs Ben Groo ters at phone 10 for details.
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