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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1958
Page
1
Hull defeated Boyden 7 to 1 as the team recovered from tournament difficulties. Local news notes several family visits, hospital stays, and upcoming church anniversary events across Boyden and nearby towns.
A Sunday evening birthday dinner was held at Mrs Ed Diekevers home honoring Mrs Diekevers Keith Diekevers and Mrs Adrian Diekevers. Guests included Mr and Mrs Marvin Diekevers and family of Hull Mr and Mrs Vernon Ingalls and Mr and Mrs Harold Diekevers and family of Sheldon Mr and Mrs Elmer Kooiman and family of Edgerton Minn Mr and Mrs Peter Herwynen and Mr and Mrs George Diekevers and Mr and Mrs Adrian Diekevers and family.
The colored Ghosts of Sioux City will meet the Boyden team this Saturday August 16 at 8 p.m. under lights at the Boyden ball field. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. A drawing will be held and winner announced at the game.
Local church schedule lists Boyden United Presbyterian and First Reformed services with Sunday School times. Pastor John Irwin’s farewell sermon set for August 18 at consistory. Rev Steunenberg to leave for Northwestern College teaching post. Also notes Dorcas Mission and Brotherhood meetings and parsonage discussion August 19–21.
Mr Ben Mulder entered St Joseph hospital in Sioux City this week and had his leg amputated after developing blood clots. His current condition was listed as unknown.
Army PFC Roger L. Drenth, 23, of Sheldon Iowa, served with the 8th Division's 28th Infantry in a field training exercise at Baumholder Germany. He joined in August 1957 after basic training at Fort Carson and arrived in Europe last January. He is a 1954 Sheldon High School graduate and former Iowa State Highway Commission employee.
Justice of the Peace Gerald T. Maises of Wittemer NL sentences Russel M. Jensen Hartley and Kenneth L. Kesmus Le Mars for speeding 35 miles in a 25 mile zone in Boyden. Each is fined 7.50 dollars plus costs.
The Girls League for Service of the First Reformed church hosted a surprise handkerchief shower for Mrs. Henri Steunenberg at the Henry Bosman home. Lawn games and a luncheon followed the event, with Mrs Steunenberg serving as the league's sponsor.
Mrs. John Klien of Bellflower California called her mother Mrs. Ray Brockhouse to wish her a happy birthday on Sunday. She also reported it was very hot in Bellflower California.
The Boyden Commercial Club held its regular monthly dinner meeting in the Legion Hall with about 18 businessmen and 2 guests in attendance. Norman Bell chaired due to the absence of the president and vice president. The group decided to award a $25 prize to Leo Starkenberg who was drawn but absent due to national guard duty.
Leo Starkenberg was drawn as the winner of a $25 weekly prize, but was at Camp Ripley with the National Guard and could not claim it. The Commercial Club voted to award the prize anyway and noted his past attendance. next Saturday's drawing will offer one $25 prize.
Mr and Mrs William Rons welcomed a son named Lorin Ray born Saturday August 9 at Sheldon hospital weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces. He has two brothers and a sister. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Vander Haar and Mr and Mrs Lucas Rons.
The Girls League will meet Monday August 18 at 7 45 p m at the church. Leader is Miss Marjorie Vermeer devotions by Miss Ruth Meendering and hostesses are Miss Marian Meendering and Margaret Ann Bosman.
State Services for Crippled Children will run a one day field clinic at Cherokee High School on Aug 26 serving Sioux O Brien Plymouth Cherokee Benna Vista Ida and Woodbury counties. Children under 21 will be examined by pediatricians orthopedic surgeons and other professionals with no charge. Each case is reviewed in Iowa City and reports sent to the referring physician. Last year 3 241 children were examined with an average 95 per clinic.
Capel Propellors 4-H club met at Moon school house with 18 members present. Gary Koerselman was elected county 4-H King. President Clifford Moss resigned and Marvin De Groot and Adrian Dickevers were chosen as new leaders. Preparations for the 4-H Youth Fair in Sioux Center were made. Meeting adjourned with lunch by Lester Harman.
A large gathering of farmers from Boyden and nearby towns attended the Hog Parlor opening hosted by Dethmers Implement and the Ralston Purina Company Monday evening. The crowd enjoyed prizes and lunch and the event drew a very favorable turnout.
Elmer Den Herder joins Elmer Rohwer and Paul Ohwer for a first hand account of their Russia trip. They will appear as guests on Oscar Grau’s Mat ter of Opinion program Friday morning August 15, 1958 at 10 05 a m over KAYL Storm Lake 990 ke. The travelers recently visited Russia East Berlin West Berlin and the Brussels World’s Fair.
To all women bowlers whether new or returning the club invites you to a meeting at the Legion Hall tonight Thursday August 14 at 8 p.m. to organize teams and elect officers for the coming season.
SICK Vicky Jo Vis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Vis, underwent surgery at Sheldon hospital on the tear back of her right eye and returned home with her mother the same day. Mrs Charles Mertz was discharged from Sheldon hospital after several days of treatment. Judy Boelsma, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Boelsma, will enter Rochester hospital Friday for facial plastic surgery. Mrs Anne Baartman suffered a light heart attack Sunday during church services and is at home with her daughter Mrs Art Thomassen caring for her.
The six day Clay County Fair in Spencer Iowa opens Monday September 8 with a grand parade of 58 bands numbering over 3 000 musicians in uniforms. Karl King directs the massed band performing Iow a Band Law March and Arkansas School Band March. Schools listed include Glenwood Spirit Lake Sioux Center Cherokee Ochevedan and many others.
The First Reformed Church of Boyden honored Pastor Henri J. Steunenberg at a farewell party Tuesday in the church parlors. He leaves after five years to accept a professorship at Northwestern College in Orange City and will preach his farewell sermon Sunday.
The Sheridan Sunshiners 4-H group and leaders spent a Wednesday afternoon and evening at Lake Okoboji. Members swam at Manhattan Beach, then shared dinner at Arnold's Park. Attendees included leaders Mrs. Blumeyer and Mrs. Doorenbos and seven members: Elaine Vander Garde, Linda Moret, Shirlee Doorenbos, Arlys Korthals, Mary Ellen Salmon, Betty Rensink, and Sharon Harthoorn.
Funeral services for Nick G. Murphy 47 who farmed east of Hull will be held Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at St Marys Oasis Church in Rock Valley with interment in the Hull Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by his widow seven children and many relatives. An obituary is being prepared for next week.
The Sioux City district reports 24 148 beneficiaries receive annual payments of 15 052 764 dollars in old age survivors and disability insurance. Benefits rose about 32 percent from last year due to new beneficiaries and lower retirement age. Statewide payments average 65 dollars monthly for retirees and 145 dollars for widows with two children. Local county totals include Cherokee 1106 56 096 Lyon 672 35 882 O'Brien 1357 69 221 Plymouth 1571 80 963 Sioux 1436 74 167.
World famous Holiday On Ice opens at the Municipal Auditorium in Sioux City August 15 through 18 with stars Jinx Clark Frankie Sawers Paul Andre Tommy Collins Kai Farelli Debby Williams and Johnny. Reserved seats 3.00 2.50 2.00 and 1.50. Two children price shows scheduled Sunday 17 at 6 30 and Monday 18 at 8 30. Mail orders welcomed.
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