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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1952
Page
1
The school shows off new gym exit doors replacing the old ones. The photograph highlights the attractive updated entry as the school reopens in September with the improved facilities.
Hawarden residents report unusual aerial lights seen over their area during a three week span. Eyewitnesses described fast moving bright objects and searchlight-like beams, with several noting a prolonged fifteen minute sighting near the Paul Robertson farm but stopping short of calling them flying saucers.
Miss Joan Goetz named new teacher at Northwestern Junior College Orange City Iowa. She will teach shorthand typing and bookkeeping and plans an intensive one year secretarial course. Goetz holds a BA from Wheaton College and is completing MA work at Indiana University. She served three years in the WAVES and worked in Seattle and Wheaton prior to joining the college staff.
Mr and Mrs John Woelber welcomed a son born Thursday at the Hull hospital. He weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and was named Wayne August.
Mr. K. T. Hartsuiker of Hawarden passed away at his home last week. He previously operated a bakery in Boyden several years ago.
Mr and Mrs Walter Dicke and son Ed join Mr and Mrs Wm Humme with Kathryn and Deloris Gordon and Mr and Mrs John Humme for a picnic at Pikes Point West Okoboji. The gathering honors John Humme who leaves Wednesday August 13 for the army.
Rodney Grooters son of Mr and Mrs Bernie Grooters of Hull was not injured when his car collided with the car ahead as it turned into a driveway near the first overpass west of Sheldon. Both vehicles were westbound and the impact occurred Tuesday night during passing.
Pfc. Orville Reimers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reimers of Boyden, phoned from Camp Kilmore New York to say he is on his way home. He arrived in New York Sunday from duty in Europe and will report to Camp McCoy Wisconsin before returning home soon.
Three bizarre vegetables arrived this week. A carrot grew through a chain and was submitted by Peter De Boer. Two cucumbers fused together and a tomato with a spur were sent by Bill Kwikkel. No space for pictures.
A $25,720 check was presented to W. J. Liechty of Ankney State Bank by Horace A. Smith of Scarborough & Co for loss from last Friday's armed hold-up. Bandit forced entry, opened the vault, and fled with $15,720 in cash. Scarborough describes the insurer as assisting public service through prompt restitution.
Mrs. Kenneth Meyn of Sheldon and Mr and Mrs William Meyn of Boyden learned last week that Cpl Kenneth Meyn is sailing home from his post in Okinawa.
A renowned Iowa quartet and pianist will present a sacred concert at the Matlock Reformed Church Sunday evening August 17 at 7 30 pm. The public is invited and a freewill offering will be taken.
A list of marriage licenses issued includes Richard Gregor Sauer 23 Granville and Rita Evelyrs Vor therms 19 Granville. Gerald Orvile Miller 24 Alton and Wilmina Joyce Van Tubergen 24 Hospers. Glen Harvard Schut 20 Sioux Center and Glenda Marcene Kuiken 20 Sioux Center. Henry Edward Bilthouse 29 Chicago Ill and Ida Gerritsma 26 Chicago Il. Floyd Full Granville and Donna Ann Grady Granville. Don Lee Van Leeuwen 20 Orange City and Wilma Faye Jacobsma 23 Hospers.
Mr and Mrs Bert Engelsman and Mr and Mrs Paul Marvin Vande Hoef hosted a Friday evening picnic in their home to honor Derek Kats of Prairie View Kansas. Earlier Friday, visitors called at the John Hilton residence.
Mrs Roy Jackson of Los Angeles and Mrs Sadie Oserbie of Houston visit. Mrs Henry Knutson joins Emmetsburg. Eldon Bleasdell and Arnold Kroese enjoy a Sunday dinner at Marcus. Jona Schwartz from Sheldon spends two weeks with the Andy Bruns family while Schwartz parents vacation in California. Lloyd Goodyear Sharon and Louis Rona with sons visit Colton and nearby families. Oldenkamp and Mouw families take a week vacation in Wisconsin.
Morning Worship at 9 30 A M and Afternoon Worship at 1 30 P M Sunday School at 3 00 P M Christian Endeavor at 7 30 P M Home Mission Circle meets Thursday at 2 00 P M Next Sunday Rev H Rozendal of Portage Michigan will conduct services.
Rev. Henry Bank presides at Sabbath School 10:00 A M Morning Worship 11:00 A M Evening Worship 7 30 P M Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 00 P M in the church basement Congregational picnic is set for Tuesday August 19 Dedication of new church furniture Friday evening August 22
Rev H J Knoploh leads German service at 8 00 AM Sunday School 9 00 AM Adult Bible Class 9 10 AM English service 10 15 AM with church activities listed.
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