Happenings at the Court House: Local Marriages and Probate
Court records show marriage licenses issued for Kenneth McMurray and Janice Bomgaars in Sioux Center, plus several other couples. Executors named for Elizabeth Wandscheer and Peter Fick estates. guardians for Hilda De Ruyter. various court actions and flood control meeting announced in Orange City with prizes for membership drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Edwin McMurray
Sioux Center
Janice Tee Bomgaars
Orange City
Earl Eugene Duane
Oostburg
Wisc
Christene Joyce de Boom
Paul Dean Stander
Alton
Lois Ruth Zevenbergen
George William Korver
Jane Ann Vernon
Mark de Ruyter
Ruth Joan Hollander
Richard Barnés
Lois Barnes
Brodkey & Goodsite
Sioux City
Iowa
Crown Jewelers
Kiehl-Schumacher Jewelers
Driskell
Hirsh Jewelers
Salinas
California
John Ter Wee
Settlers Township
Dick Og Ruyter
Margie Burgers
Hilda de Ruyter
Peter H. Fick
Gerrit J. Ver Meer
Cynthia Ver Meer
Hull
Helen S. Wasser
Charles S. Wasser
Helen S. Wright
J. D. Jones
Ralph C. Jones
Martha Beerman
Ruth E. French
D .S. Gearhart
H. Visser
A. Wood
Local social notes from Albert J. Winter residence
Saturday night guests included Prof. Wm Streng of Dubuque and son Mark. Mrs Peter Rol attended a funeral at Newkirk. Wednesday picnic guests were Charles Hicks and family from Guttsberg South Oakand and Ray Smit with Sherry. Mrs Tim De Stiegter and girls hosted in Sheldon. Cora Den Sraber of Grand Rapids Mich. visiting John Freerks. Merwin Heitritter returned from George after a week with Jack Heitritter. Paul M Vande Hoef family visited Richard Vande Hoef in Harris. Dick Koerselman and Henry Gunatek hosted in Edgerton Minnesota. Len Vanden Hoeven family spent week at taka Qkaboll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Winter
Wm. Streng
Dubuque
Mark
Peter Rol
Herman Langstraat
Newkirk
John Rensink Jr
Charles Hicks
Gertie Horn
Sheldon
Cora den Sraber
Grand Rapids
Mich
John Freerks
Jim Landhuis and
Los Angeles
Calif
Merwin Heitritter
Jack Heitritter
George
Paul M. Vande Hoef
Richard Vande Hoef
Harris
Dick Koerselman
Henry Gunatek
Edgerton
Minn
Len Vanden Hoeven
Ehent
Taka .Qkaboll
Responsibility of drivers near children explained
The article states motorists must act with heightened care when children may be present. It lists precautions including vigilance, anticipating behavior, sounding warnings, slowing or stopping if needed, maintaining vehicle control, and taking steps to avoid accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chidren
Drouth Publications Aid County Extension Office
Extension officials release guides on dealing with drought damaged crops and livestock risks. Topics include harvesting storage feeding methods for corn sorghum soybeans and meadow and poisonous crop risks with guidance from ISU agronomists veterinarians and entomologists. Community members mark anniversary at home gathering and attend Sioux Empire Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice E Eldridge
Sioux County
Iowa State College
Secon
John 8. Herrick
Harold Gunderson
E. P. Sylvester
Maurice E. Eldridge
Safety steps after a car crash from the Iowa Bar Association
The article outlines practical actions after an accident including stopping, aiding the injured, calling police, exchanging names and licenses, collecting witnesses, drafting a personal report, remaining calm, consulting a lawyer, seeing a doctor within 24 hours, and reporting to the insurer. It notes rights and safety considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Bar Association
Lightning Strikes Cecily Judy Ann Mooney on Bicycle
Lightning struck the bicycle Judy Ann Mooney of near Monti was holding as she stood in a storm. Sparks flew from the bike and she suffered soreness along the entire right side for a day or two after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Ann Mooney
Midwest life shifts from farm to factory and suburb
Iowa and the Midwest are highlighted in Woman's Home Companion September issue as a portfolio on Midwest Living. Eight articles profile rapid change from dirt farms to mechanized, chemicalized factories, automated harvesters, and suburban homes while noting fashion, crafts, and regional foods retain some distinct traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Midwest
Woman’s Home Companion
Carl Sandburg
Companion
Sally Iselin
Molly Parnis
Oleg Cassini
Madeleine Faith
Miwestern
Oris
Mary Margaret McBride
Missouri
Woman
Home Companion
Home Mission Circle to Start Fall Meeting at Church Parlor
The Home Mission Circle of the First Reformed Church will begin its fall meeting again on Tuesday September 4 at 8 o'clock in the church parlors.
Girl Scout Picnic At Rock Rapids Park
Friday Aug 24 Girl Scouts enjoyed a park picnic in Rock Rapids. Attendees listed include Harriet Bank Slanche Dunnick Betty Rensink Faye Siderius Beverly Vagts Mrs Ed Blumeyer and Mrs Leonard Rensink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Rapids Park
Harriet Bank
Slanche Dunnick
Betty Rensink
Faye Siderius
Beverly Vagts
Ed Blumeyer
Leonard Rensink
Hull News
Managara Takes Over Legion Bowl and Café
Mr and Mrs Bill Fields, formerly of Sheldon, take over management of the Legion Bowl and Cafe, starting Monday. Mrs Fields runs the cafe while Bill oversees the bowling alleys. both bring prior experience from Sheldon. They reside with their 14 year old son above the Vernon Kooiker home. Kenneth Vander Tuig, former man ager, resigns to attend business college in Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saugh Teron
Bill Fields
Sheldon
Legion Bowl
Kennneth Vander Tuig
Managr
Business
Sioux Falls
Bowling Alleys Re surfaced at Boyden Legion Center
The Boyden Legion bowling alleys, in use for one year, will be re sanded by Brunswick Co to restore them to top condition. Extensive repairs completed and open bowling expected next week. Specials machine self levels surfaces to within a fraction of an inch. League bowling starts September 10 with open bowling on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior
Legion
Boyden
Brunswick Co
Mail Carrier Philip Brunsman Hull Receives 50 Year Pin
Philip Brunsman Hull earned a 50 year service pin at a rural mail carriers meeting. He began delivering mail in 1904, marking half a century of work on the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Brunsman Hull
Iowa Narrowing Waterfowl Season Extends 70 Days
The 1956 Iowa waterfowl season runs 70 days from October 6 to December 14 after the commission chose a continuous 70 day period over a 63 day split. Changes include a closed wood duck season statewide and a 15 day extension for jacksnipe. Daily bag limits are four ducks with eight in possession. geese limits are five with up to two Canada or whitefront subspecies and snow blues allowed. Hours are from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset. Sunrise sunset times will be published before opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Conservation Commission
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Commission
Mississippi
The
Conservation Commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomas Hayes
Floyd Valley Watershed Association
Orange City Hall
Col Hayes
U.S. Army Engineers
Association
Floyds Valley
Floyd River
Charles B Hoeven
Washington
Floyd Valley
Ray Surke
Jackson Hole
Montana
Wisconsin
Lake Okoboji
Vander Griend
George Rosen
Floyds River Valley
Legally
Drouth
County L Extension Office
Glenn Salmon
Wilbur Vander Tuig
Glenn Blankers
Gaylene Sue
Tarry Salmon
Henry Salman
Margaret Ann
Ray Brockhouse
Lena Kleyne
Marie Burggraaff
Robert Moret
H. M. Scholten
Herbert Steere
Clarksville
Nebraska
Therother
Stock Chester Sitter
Sioux I Center Hospital
Home Mission Circle
Girl Scout News
Harvey Vis
Peter Vis Jr
Chris Vanden Berg
Chris Jansen
Rock Valley
Johanna, Jansen
John Inveld
Norman Bell
Harold Wissink
Primghar
Sheldon Park
Wissink‘s
Iowa City
Thase
Managara
Bowling 'Alley
Cafo
John Brower
Willis Brower
Robert-Dethimers
Sim Landhuis
Leonard Korthals
Lawrence
Cora den Braber
Evert van Westen
Dale Brunk
Chris Noorden
Denver
Cole
Frank Klynsma
Hospers
Earl Elgersma
Gerald Elgerssma
Harold Kreykes
Hartley
George Horn
Minneapolis
Ruth Horn
Trakee
Glenda Koerselman
Omaha
Nebr
Peter Stoker
Arnolds Park
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