Farm Bureau Program Highlights Community Music and Talks
At the Farm Bureau meeting last Thursday evening Director Henry Bosman presented the program. It featured community singing by Superintendent Brouwer and vocal duets by Mrs. Smit and Mrs. Salmon, with Mrs. Moret on piano. A wartime film How to Produce More in Wartime was shown, followed by Benson's County Agent remarks and a round table led by Supt. Brouwer with Ted Meynners Mrs. Vanderburg and Berendena Bosman participating. An evening picnic was planned for June, with a committee including Herman Winter Nick Kooiker N Donkersloot Henry Bosman and several Mesdames Vreemann Slothouber Moret and Vande Gaarde.
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Farm Bureau
Henry Bosman
Brouwer
I. Stothauber
Gertrude Bosma
Sheldon
Director Bosman
R. Smit
L. J. Salmon
Peter Moret
Benson
Supt. Brouwer
Thanks from Boyden clubs to soldiers abroad
Letters thank Boyden Women’s Club for candy sent to soldiers overseas. Pvt Henry Van Veldhuizen, in Italy, writes appreciation noting desert hardships and good fruit cake while contrasting Italy with Africa. He mentions mountain country and communication barriers with locals.
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Women’s Club of
Boyden
Italy
Althoug
States
Africa
Henry van Veldhuizen
Sigfried Hamisch Sends Holiday Thanks From Fort Benning
Sigfried Hamisch of the Oklahoma Boyden Women's Club thanks the group for a swell Christmas present that arrived in good condition after shipping to Fort Benning. He wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and says he is not worried about what lies ahead.
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Boyden Women’s Club
Fort Benning
Lam
Sig
Home mash fudge delight for Gerrit Rensink in Arkansas trip
Gerrit Rensink writes from Little Rock praising friendly locals and nice weather. He recalls a box of home mash candy and fudge, a brief visit from Siss and Aunt Mary, and the ease of staying near his wife eight miles away.
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Women’s Citizenship Club
Bat
Little Rock
Siss
Aunt Mary
Christmas Gratitude From Lt. Vincent L. Peters
Lt. Vincent L. Peters expresses gratitude to the New Mexico Women's Citizenship Club for a holiday gift box that brightened a Christmas he felt he deserved less for, while noting his service in a B-17 and his wish others in combat zones could be equally remembered.
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Vincent L. Peters
Christmas Thanks From De Groot Virginia Friends
Thomas De Groot expresses sincere thanks for a box of candy and a Christmas card received from friends. He notes enjoyment of the gesture and hints at further news or remarks to follow.
Home Mission Circle hears Grinnell student speaks on China
The Reform Church basement hosted the Home Mission Circle gathering with hostess Mrs. Sam Kleinwolterink and guest speaker Mrs. Helen Vanderburg who discussed her six week stay at Grinnell College and focus on China missions. Miss Junice Moret stayed with the Floyd Fliet family in Sheldon Thursday night. Scarlet fever quarantines ended with no new cases reported. Mr and Mrs Henry Ruyter and daughter visited Herman Meester for Sunday dinner.
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Home Mission
Reformed Church
Sam Kleinwolterink
Helen Vanderburg
Vanderburg
Grinnell College
China
Junice Moret
Floyd Fliet
Sheldon
Henry Ruyter
Daughtera
Herman Meester
Local resident thanks for kind gift from neighbor Thomas
A brief note from a resident in Boyden expresses gratitude for a thoughtful gift received, noting the cold weather and pleasant prior days, and signing with thanks from Thomas.
Christmas Greetings From Ernest Olson to Louisiana Club
Ernest L Olson writes to the Louisiana Women’s Club sending thanks for a candy box and Christmas card. He notes a nice Christmas Day dinner he shared with the boys and compares weather with Iowa, mentioning rain on Christmas Eve and a variety of foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Club
Boyden
Thank you from a service man to Tennessee supporters
A grateful service member writes to thank Tennessee supporters for a wonderful Christmas present and for the effort shown by those back home in supporting the troops.
Christmas Thanks From Eileen Van Zanten
Eileen Van Zanten a member from Florida thanks the Boyden Women's Club for a candy box. She wishes the group a merry Christmas and a brighter New Year, noting her bunk mates helped finish the treats.
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Eileen Fate van Zanten
Florida
Boyden Women’s Club
Eileen van Zanten
Mayor R C Fick Leaves Handy Town for Sheldon Move
Handy Town mayor R C Fick and his family plan to relocate May 15 to Sheldon where they have rented the Cottage Grocery on Ninth Street. The community north of Boyden will miss the public spirited S Mayor. Also listed is Pvt Logan Vanden Brink address at Camp Bowie Texas.
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R. C. Fick
Handy Town
Sheldon
Ninth St
Boyden
Pvt
Logan Vanden Brink
D. A
APO
A. D
Camp Bowie
Texas
Pvt Warren Vanden Brink Arrives for Ten Day Leave
Private Warren Vanden Brink arrived on Monday for a ten day leave. He is scheduled to report back after the allotted time.
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Pvt
Warren Vanden Brink
Eleanor Landhuis Birthday Party Held Last Monday
Eleanor Landhuis celebrated her 12th birthday with a party hosted for her friends Marilyn Salie Mary Ann Casemier Iola Horn Jean De Boer Shirley Kooiker Lois Doorenbos Dorothy Oldenkamp Leola Diekevers Maria Brouwer Delores Rouwenhorst Marian Meester Lois Paulson Lois Stegeman and Marjorie Roetman.
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Eleanor Landhuis
Marilyn Salie
Mary Ann Casemier
Iola Horn
Jean de Boer
Shirley Kooiker
Lois Doorenbos
Dorothy Oldenkamp
Leola Diekevers
Maria Brouwer
Delores Rouwenhorst
Marian Meester
Lois Paulson
Lois Stegeman
Marjorie Roetman
Van Veldhuizen Visits Friends Then Heads for Orange City
H. J. Van Veldhuizen formerly of Lake Wilson spent the weekend visiting the Dethmers and Van Velzen homes. He left Sunday afternoon for Orange City where he plans to stay a while at the Gar rett Anlberts residence.
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H. J. van Veldhuizen
Lake Wilson
Robert Dethmers
Joe van Velzen
Orange City
Garrett Anlberts
Birthday and anniversary guests honor Mr Dethmers
Mrs. Robert Dethmers hosted a Thursday gathering to celebrate her husband’s birthday and Henry Van Velzen’s anniversary. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Van Velzen and family, Mrs. Albert Dethmers, Mrs. Emma Laymes, Mrs. John Casemier and Maryann.
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Robert Dethmers
Local farm loss as fire kills 500 chickens
Ike Struyk suffered a Sunday morning fire that destroyed the brood on his floor and smothered 500 chickens. The incident left him with a total poultry loss and prompted local firefighters to respond to the blaze.
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Ike Struyk
Pre-school Health Conferences Planned for Sioux County Children
The Rural and Town children of Sioux County will have Beginner’s Day health conferences arranged with schools and Public Health Nursing Service. Mothers receive guidance while each child undergoes weighing, measuring, and vision testing by Evelyn Faber R N. The schedule lists May 4 Hospers Public School at 1:00 pm and May 16 Boyden Public School at 1:00 pm.
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Sioux County
Public Health Nursing Service
Evelyn Faber
R. N
Boyden
Hospers
Dr Poppin Describes China War Impact and Faith Call
Dr Henry Poppin spoke at the Reformed Church on his two years as a prisoner of the Japanese and the grip of war in China. He urged continued missionary, evangelistic and medical work and warned of secret police and coerced collaboration in occupied areas.
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Henry Poppin
The
Reformed Church
China
Gripsholm
Poppin
Poppen
Dr. Poppin
Kung
Secret Service
Brink
Grade School Notes Highlights From The Week
Primary and first graders share birthday treats and art prizes for works by Donald Doorenbos, Doreen Faber, Duane Brink, Sharon Ruyter, and Sandra Verrios. Students study Mexicans, conduct science experiments on candles, evaporation, magnets, and celebrate perfect attendance. Seventh and eighth grade civics prep a mock trial. sixth graders draft home diagrams. Italy gift ashtray from Mt Vesuvius. readings include Black Caesar’s Clan.
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Sandra Verrips
Donald Doorenbos
Doreen Faber
Duane Brink
Sharon Ruyter
Sandra Verrios
Eigth
Shirley Kooiker
Italy
Mt. Vesuvious
Beyer Doorenbos Couple Wed in Orange City Ceremony
Miss Evelyn Beyer daughter of Mr and Mrs John Beyer of Sheldon and Mr William Dooren bos son of John Door en bos of Boyden were united in marriage at Orange City at 2 00 PM Tuesday April 18 Attendants were Miss Minnie Beyer and Gerrit Beyer A reception for 40 guests followed at the bride’s parents home The couple plans to reside south of Boyden Also noted Mr and Mrs Walter Stegeman and sons John and Donald from Rock Rapids visited the Mrs John Stegeman family Saturday afternoon.
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Evelyn Beyer
John Beyer
Sheldon
Wm. Doorenbos
John Dooarenbos
Boyden
Orange City
Minnie Beyer
Gerrit Beyer
Walter Stegeman
John and
Donald
Rock Rapids
John Stegeman
Roggens Attend Marie Nyhuis Funeral in Hull
Mr and Mrs Art Roggen and their son attended the funeral for Miss Marie Nyhuis in Hull on Tuesday. Miss Nyhuis is the Roggen family aunt. Bert Nash was a Sheldon business caller Saturday evening. Pvt Thomas De Groot 37428082 18th AAF Tech Trg Det Class 42-44 Group B Republic Aviation Corp Farmingdale NY
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Art Roggen
Marie Nyhuis
Hull
Miss Nyhuis
Mr. Roggen
Bert Nash
Sheldon
Pfc
Thomas de Groot
18Th
AAF Tech
Republic Aviation Corp
Farmingdale
New York
Books for soldiers from Sioux County Junior Red Cross
A letter from the American Red Cross praises the Sioux County Junior Red Cross for contributing books. The 1944 note thanks County Superintendent Charles H. Tye and his group for delivering reading material, which will be used at the Station Hospital for patient entertainment and morale.
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Tye
Red Cross
Station
Bridge Club at Mrs. Rensink Jr’s Home Wednesday
Mrs. John Rensink Jr will host the Bridge Club at her residence Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs John Vander Maaten and daughters Francis and Louise arrived from San Diego and will stay a week visiting friends before returning home.
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John Rensink Jr
Bridge Club
John Vander Maaten
Francis
Louise
San Diego
California
Dr Poppen to address Sioux County Christian Endeavorers
Dr Henry Poppen, a Sioux Center native and 25 year China missionary, will speak at a county-wide Christian Endeavor meeting. The event Sunday April 30 at First Reformed Church Sioux Center starts at 8 00 PM with music by Northwestern Junior College chorus.
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Christian Endeavor Societies
Sioux County
First Reformed Church of
Sioux Center
Henry Poppen
Poppen
China
Gripsholm
Northwestern Junior College
Bride-to-be Miss Bellings Honored Through Week of Showers
Miss Marjorie Bellings received several friendly showers last week with help from Miss Mattie Pealen and Miss Myrtle Pealen. Activities included a 4H Grant Willing Workers event and a Boyden school faculty gathering for the forthcoming marriage. Neighbors and friends attended, and Mr. and Mrs. Jake Dekker and daughters visited from near Sanborn.
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Marjorie Bellings
Mattie
Myrtle Pealen
4H Club
Grant Willing Workers
Miss Bellings
Boyden School
Wilmina Kleyne
Lawrence
Mrs Mieras and Brenda Lee Visit Fort Worth Visitor
Mrs Jack Mieras and her daughter Brenda Lee returned Wednesday from Fort Worth Texas where they visited Jack who is stationed nearby.
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Jack Mieras
Brenda Lee
Fort Worth
Texas
Jack
Steges and Daughters Visit Stegeman Home Sunday
Mr and Mrs Gustave Stege visited with daughters Betty and Lois in the Stegeman home Sunday evening.
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Gustave Stege
Betty
Lois
Stegemann
Meyn Family Honor Birthday Event in Shel don
Mr and Mrs Wm Meyn and son Kenneth attended a birthday party Tuesday evening in Sheldon honoring Mrs Meyn Sr The gathering included family and local friends marking the occasion at a home venue.
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Wm. Meyn
Kenneth
In, Sheldon
Meyn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farm Bureau Program
John Saarloos
Sigfried Hamisch
Oklahoma
Gerrit Rensink
Arkansas
Vincent Peters
New Mexico
Virginia
Thomas
Ernest L. Olson
Louisiana
Meyer
Tennessee
Handytown
Dr. Poppen
Marlene Vagts
Edwin Diekevers
Junior Reuvers
Robert Lee Rosenboom
Darlene de Boer
Norma Lagoo
Marjean Vande Hoef
Eleanor van Rooyen
Harold de Boer
Frances van Meetrren
Miss Peelen
BEYER
Doorenbos
Sioux County School News
American Red Cross
Technical
AAP
TTC
Sioux Palls
S. D
Charles H. Tye
Christian Endeavorers
Jake Dekker
Jeanne
Jady
Near Sanborn
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