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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1952
Page
4
A Grim diary records nine traffic deaths on Labor Day's first day in Iowa 1949 including multiple crashes from intersections and a fatal truck incident. By Sunday the toll rose to fourteen, the worst in state history, as motorists faced dangerous highway conditions and fatigue.
Sherman Cloverteens met August 19 at Darlene Smits home with Gloria Korver as hostess. Eight members and one leader answered roll call singing My Favorite 4-H Song.
A Drake University professor argues selling is the natural role for women and outlines career paths from retailing to advertising, display, and fashion design. He notes women already know the materials and can advance to buyers, merchandisers, and specialist roles with higher pay.
Mrs Wm Meyn and Mrs Fred Starkweather hosted a bridge party honoring Mrs H A Bolstad of De Sota Wis Mrs Jake Koolbeck Garner and Mrs John Dethmers Albert Lea Minn Saturday evening Other guests included Mesdames S Schortinghuis Sheldon Virgil Smith and Jake Van Diepen Boyden A two course luncheon was served and each guest received a prize.
A series of family picnics and birthday celebrations are reported across Iowa towns. Attendees include the Van Velzen and Van Veldhuizen families, Dethmers, Diekevers, Vande Hoefs, and related relatives from Orange City Sioux Falls Boyden Hull Sheldon Edgerton and Albert Lea list.
Mr and Mrs Chester Sitter hosted a Friday evening event honoring their third wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Sitter with Frances, Mrs Johanna Abma and Mr and Mrs Gratus Verrips and family of Sioux Center, Mr and Mrs Harold Kuyper, Mrs Josie Kuyper, Mr Rodney Gordon and children, and Mrs Lucy Kuyper. A Wednesday picnic dinner was enjoyed at Luverne, Minnesota.
Families including the Uittenbo gaard Moret and Uittenbo gaard groups enjoyed a Lakes picnic Thursday. Guests in Sheldon included the Houtsma and Merrill households with several children. Additional visits featured the Hurst family and Gus Oren of Chicago. Expertise in local social ties shown by visits to Ficher and McKinnie homes in Webster City and Sheldon.
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