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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1949
Page
1
The weeklong attendance remains perfect with many students earning perfect spelling marks. Primary to Senior grades note field trips to the Creamery and depot, birthday celebrations, and a focus on birds water studies and history. Several students earned 100 in spelling across grades and reports include class activities and upcoming events like the Junior Senior Banquet and yearbook sales.
Ruthie Jacobsma stayed overnight with Judy Dethmers at the Robert Dethmers home on Friday. Mr and Mrs Harry Belt of Matlock visited the Nic Rou wenhorst home Sunday evening. Diamond Ball players are reminded of a practice at the ball park on Friday April 29. Mr and Mrs Art Kruelen and daughter were business callers in LeMars Saturday afternoon.
Marriage licenses issued for Douwe Van Der Schaaf and Delia Brummel. James Tallman Ruth Heidbrink. Howard Cheever Rose Rielly. Sam Klein Dorothy De Vos. Richard Swalley Una Vander Hamm. Harold Croatt Evelyn Schommer. Mint Goergen Bernice Jilngers. Heirs and guardians named in wills and estates. Probate hearings set for May 17 and May 24. various estates valued and appraisals ordered. Kenneth Goodmanson pleads guilty to bank check fraud. six months suspended. Estate values listed for Gayer Moss and other decedents. multiple land and property bequests noted.
Iowa lawmakers set six as the minimum age to enter first grade signaling a shift from earlier rules. The prior rule allowed kindergarten entry if a child turned five by December 1. The new law requires five by November 15 to enroll in kindergarten this fall, though delays beyond minimum age are advised for some children.
Mrs John Rensink Sr reports the local Women’s Club has again sponsored the Cancer Drive and collected 167 dollars. The Boyden drive exceeded its quota and she thanks all helpers while inviting missed families to donate. Also notes Teeselink’s visit and honors for Miss June Salie at Morningside College.
The state music contest runs Thursday April 28 through Saturday April 29 in Spencer. Four entries include Marilyn Salle piano solo at 2 p.m. Thursday, Bob Struyk bass solo at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dorothy Oldenkamp Ester Shortinghuis Delores Rouwenhorst girls trio at 10 a.m. Saturday, and Milton Scholten tenor solo at 9 a.m. Saturday.
The estate of John Hunnik totals about 10311.34 with Rock Valley dwelling 5000.00 cash 1441.84 and U S Bonds 3869.50. Margaret Lutjens, guardian of Marie Lutjens, authorized to invest 11600.00 of the ward's funds in U S Government bonds. The estate of Jacob Wiersma is closed with final report of administrator G J Slobe approved and discharge issued. In Syne Sybesma estate the administrator seeks sale of one half interest in personal property on several farms and approval of sale of decedent's personal property to William Sybeasma who paid 8687.50 for the half interest.
The bulletin lists church activities for Pastor C. Postma and United Presbyterian Church led by Rev. John F. Schortinghuis. Morning worship at 9:30 and 10:00, Sunday School at 3:00, Evening Worship at 7:30, with topics including Jesus Declares His Authority and The Voice of the Church. Also notes Youth Bible Hour Tuesday 7:45, Missionary Society event Wednesday, and a statement about Sabbath worship preserving American culture.
Notes discuss whether girls selling magazines in Boyden should be patronized amid reports of unfulfilled purchases from last July. Veterans advise buying from known sellers. Also reports births, weddings, and visits in the community, including Kenneth Lee Olson born April 20 and a Spencer open house for Mr and Mrs Herman Ruyter on April 24.
Sioux County officials met in Orange City to fill a vacancy on the County Board of Review. O E Hofland of Hawarden resigned and Mr Wood of Hawarden was unanimously chosen to fill the seat.
Mrs. B. D. Dykstra wife of Rev. B. D. Dykstra of Orange City was named Iowa Mother for 1949. She has ten children nine living four sons ministers one farmer son two daughters. Selection made by Golden Rule Foundation of New York. Rev J F Schortinghuis returned from Traer and Chicago and will tour Iowa Nebraska Kansas for the National Temperance movement in May.
Hospers edged Boyden 11 to 9 after eight innings with Boyden’s 18 hits countered by eight Hospers hits. Costly errors doomed Boyden despite the Bombers’ offensive burst. Upcoming games include Hull Monday and Sioux Center Thursday. The team thanks Mr Henry Auberg for umpiring duties.
The Western group of the Women's Missionary Federation hosts its annual spring meeting in Melvin on May 3 with a 10:00 morning session and 9:30 registration. Dr. Carl Reus of Wartburg College delivers the inspirational address. Mrs Rahmeh Mansons Jacobs speaks on Lutheran Missions in Palestine, born in Bethlehem. Iowa District President Mrs L. L. Belk gives an address with special music by the Rock Rapids society.
Henry Meyn Estate public sale set for Saturday at 1 p.m. in Boyden includes carpenter tools and residence property. For further details, see the advertisement in this issue.
Electricity serves 350 applications on United States farms saving time and labor. It aids cooking milking heating stock water lighting pumping water and other tasks. Electric pig brooders keep piglets warm and extend daylight in the hen house. Farm shops gain from powered tools and general chores become easier with electricity.
The Mexican Ministry of Public Education reports that in three years of the anti illiteracy campaign about one million more people have learned to read and write. Illiteracy has fallen from 35 percent to 0 percent in the population.
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