School News Roundup Traces Circus Trip And Class Reports
A rural school column details a shared trip to Sioux City Shrine Circus by third through fifth graders and notes thanks to sponsors. It lists student reporters and highlights class activities across grades including spelling, arithmetic, social studies, and English. The piece closes with poems and a back-page continuation tease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Shrine
Linda Dethmers
Gary Rons
Bobby Lietstra
Linda Moret
Dianne Boone
Danny Engelsman
Donna Slykhuis
Linda van Ommeren
Delores Gordon
Valarie Carlson
Sherilyn
Donna
Candace
Mary
Van
Mexico
Canada
Japan
China
Philippine Islands
Diane
Cathy's Castle
Arnold van Meeteren
Auxiliary Met at Legion Hall Reports and Plans
Auxiliary Unit 272 met at the Legion Hall with twenty members. Reports covered three months. The unit sent 23 pounds of carpet rags to Disabled Veterans in Des Moines and planned a May 1 sewing bee with potluck lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Ed Blumeyer
Doyle Tutte
Glenn Blankers
Des Moines
Arthur Kreulen
Alice Riemers
Merwin Heitritter
Ronald Westra
Duane Alons
Candace Heusinkveld
Dennis Phelps
Pamela Phelps
Milford
Milton Mackie
Sioux County
Dale Moen
Blumeyer
Boyden
Old Rugged Cross
Wm. Rons
Paul Vande Hoef
25th Anniversary Surprise For Mr and Mrs Doorenbos
Relatives friends and neighbors hosted a surprise party for Mr and Mrs Dick Doorenbos celebrating their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Saturday evening at the Legion Building. The gathering featured games and a luncheon provided by self invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Doorenbos
Legion Building
Kindergarten Round-up Set For Tuesday
Parents with children starting school next fall are invited to bring their youngsters to the kindergarten round-up on Tuesday, April 29, at 2:30 p.m. at the school. The meeting aims to enroll the children and acquaint them with their classroom and teacher. Attendance is encouraged.
Northwestern College Choir to appear on College on Camera
The Northwestern College Choir directed by Mr Lawrence Van Wyk will perform on the TV program College on Camera on Saturday April 26 at 3 15 p m over channel 9 Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern College Choir
Northwestern College
Lawrence van Wyk
Thank You From the Mayor to Boyden Cleanup Helpers
The mayor Gerrit Slothouber thanks Boyden residents for raking and cleaning lawns and alleys in response to a proclamation. He notes a few still must act but expresses hope for full cooperation by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Slothouber
Mayor warns against double parking in town
Warning from Mayor Gerrit Slothouber to stop double or triple parking. Racking up two driving points per offense, these may be added without notice and could affect licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Slothouber
Choosing Your Vocation Speaker at First Reformed Church
On Sunday evening April 27 at 7 00 p m Mr Paul Colenbrander will address the C E Y F of the First Reformed Church on Choosing Your Vocation The invitation extends to all area youth to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Colenbrander
First Reformed Church
Ninth District Spring Conference Attended by Local Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Junior Auxiliary members and leaders from Boyden attended the Ninth District Spring Conference at Hartley on Saturday. Attendees included Mrs. Norman Bell Mrs. Dale Moen Mrs. Wm Rons Patsy Baartman Cathy Kreulen Pam Phelps Joan Slykhuis Noreen Bell Donna Slykhuis Mary Jane Slothouber Leanna Bell Marolyn Oldenkamp and Bonnie Horn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Boyden
Hartley
Norman Bell
Dale Moen
Wm. Rons
Patsy Baartman
Cathy Kreulen
Pam Phelps
Joan Slykhuis
Noreen Bell
Donna Slykhuis
Mary Jane Slothouber
Leanna Bell
Marolyn Oldenkamp
Bonnie Horn
Silver Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Dick Doorenbos
Mr and Mrs Dick Doorenbos celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Saturday evening at the Legion Hall with a four tier wedding cake and games. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Alfred Doorenbos and Mr and Mrs Herbert Horn. Many relatives and friends attended from nearby towns and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Doorenbos
Legion Hall
Jake Doorenbos
Joe A. Horn
Alfred Doorenbos
Herbert Horn
John Horn
Lake Wilson
Minnesota
Henry Slykhuis
Ashton
Glenn Doorenbos
George
Tunis Vander Lee
Lester Doorenbos
Albert van Rockel
Sheldon
Harold Schafer
Ernest Kammalade
Bill Doorenbos
Marvin Horn
Lawrence Doorenbos
George Horn
George Riemers
Howard Harman
Joe C. Kleinhesselink
Roy Schafer
Herman Rohlfs
Dale Ferwerda
Card of Thanks for Herman Hundt Passed Family
Our sincere appreciation for the many acts of kindness the cards flowers and memorials received following the passing of our loved one Mr. Herman Hundt and family.
Co-Op Produce Building Rises in Boyden Iowa
Masons Vande Stouwe Bros and carpenters Chuck Stienstra both of Hull Iowa continue steady work on the Co-op Produce building in Boyden. The project progresses toward a substantial addition to Boyden’s business district and reflects forward planning for the town’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
Boyden
Vande Stouwe Bros
Chuck Stienstra
Carpenters
Hull
Iowa
Co-op
George J Brinks 64 Die Of Pulmonary Embolism
George J Brinks died April 15 at Methodist Hospital Rochester Minnesota after a three week illness. Funeral services were held April 18 at First Reformed Church Boyden with burial in Boyden cemetery. He was 64 and survived by widow Hermina six children and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Boyden
George J. Brinks
Henri J. Steunenberg
Co-op
Ass’n
Brinks
Methodist Hospital
Rochester
Minnesota
John
Johanna Brinks
West Branch
Michigan
Hermina Bosman
Mr. Brink
Georgiana Brinks
Herman Brinks
Kalamazoo
Martin Brinks
Orange City
Gerarit Brinks
Carrie
Otto Sherman
Muskegon
Margaret
Henry Bosman
Wilhelmina
Jake Vanden Heiden
Anna
Martin Cuperus
Jennie
Dave Eisenga
Marion
Gerdena
Okko Roos
James Smit
John Vander Haar
George Dickevers
Dick Koerselman
Norman Bell
Marvin Brinks
Grand Rapids
Cornie Rens
Correll
Wm. Vreeman
Corsica
South Dakota
Thanks for the support during illness and death
The Brinks family expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and relatives for prayers visits cards food and flowers after the illness and death of husband father and grandfather Reverend Henri J Steunenberg is specially thanked by Mrs George Brinks and family and grandchildren.
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Henri J. Steunenberg
Train Schedule Change Effective April 27
Beginning Sunday April 27 the train timetable changes and patrons must post mail earlier. The morning train reaches Boyden at 11 00 a m with mail due by 10 30 to go West. The late afternoon train arrives Boyden at 5 00 p m with mail to East due by 4 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
Mrs Frank Schafer Fails To Receive Drawing Prize
The name of Mrs Frank Schafer was drawn at the weekly drawing for 25.00 last Saturday evening. Since she was not present at a participating business place she could not claim the prize. On Saturday April 26 two names will be drawn for 25.00 each. Register if not done so and plan to be present Saturday at 9:00 pm to claim the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schafer
Bowling Notes Show Final Standings Across Leagues
In the Womens League Bank leads with 91 percent. other teams include Co op Lumber Pauls and Standard. Individual top scores feature Sandy Heusinkveld 177 and Nel Diekevers 458 in series with Helen Rosenboom 436.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Co-op Lumber
Paul's
Dethmers
Smit and Son
Vanden Brink
Paul’s
Dethmare Fi
Sandy Heusinkveld
Beverly Doorenbos
Nel Diekevers
Helen Rosenboom
Mastly Are
Red Cross Summer Swimming Program Plans Released
The Red Cross announces free swimming lessons at Sandy Hollow near Sioux Center for next summer. Registration opens April 28 and closes May 3 with formats for town and country pupils. Instruction runs six weeks from June 23, ages 6 to 13, with limits and rules noted by Milton Mackie, Red Cross Chairman for Boyden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Coop
Boyden
Sandy Hollow
Sioux Center
Mayor's Court arrests drive case in Waukegan Illinois
Mayor Thomas Owens of Waukegan arrested by Ray Van Diepen for reckless driving and fined 25 dollars plus costs. Vernon Rank of Maurice Iowa arrested for left turn offense and fined seven dollars including costs. Delmar Dunnick of Three Points Boyden Iowa jailed for driving without a license with a 700 dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Owens
Waukegan
Illinois
Ray van Diepen
Vernon John Rank
Maurice
Iowa
Marshal Ray van Diepen
Main Street
Delmar Dunnick
Boyden
Boyden Bowlers Banquet Set for Friday May 2
The Boyden Bowling Association hosts its first annual banquet Friday May 2 at the Community Memorial Building in Hull starting at 6 30 p m Tickets are $1 00 per plate and should be bought from team captains A bowling film featuring Jerry Lewis vs Paul Krumsky will be shown Awards will honor outstanding bowlers of the year Attendees are urged to buy tickets early to aid meal planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden Bowling Association
Community Memorial
Hull
Bowling Association
Jerry Lewis
Paul Krumske
Church Activities Weekend Schedule and Meetings
In Boyden churches First Reformed and United Presbyterian list Sunday worship times Sunday School and evening services. The Ladies Aid meets Thursday and Tuesday with topics Africa and Bible verses. special music features Mr and Mrs Henry Vanden Berg and dog Rex from Orange City. Reverend Merrill Davis to lead services April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
C. E. Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
East Harlem
New York City
Home Mission Circle
Africa
Wm. Roos
Okko Roos
Robert Dethmers
Henry Vanden Berg
Rex
Orange City
United Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Aid
K. Meyn
Schafer
Kreulen
Merrill Davis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boyden Public School
Buzz
Harriet Landhuis
Ruth Meendering
Judie Dethmers
Elaine Vande Garde
Aurdey Kroon
Arlys Klaassen
Wesley Zuiderhof
Jean Slothauber
Mr. Sargeant
Europe
Fay Siberius
League of Nations
Alice Heimers
Merry Lou’Kool ._ e
Boyden Folks
Herman Hundt
George Brinks
Diekevers
de Kalb
Repair Shop
Tigers
North Side
Dickevers
Vern Kiel
Grooters Repair
Barber Shop
Pfister
Paul’s Store
Boyden Plumbing
Electrolux
Mc Curdy
Co-op Oil
Co-op Elevator
Pioneer
Rensink Insurance
Steckley’s
Legion
Steckley
Bernie Vander Zwaag
Ernest Winter
Jim Doorenbos
McCurdy
Mayor’s Court
Boyden Churches
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