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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1946
Page
1
Fire siren will be founded at BA 12 Noon 6 PM Town Council. To facilitate collection and dispatch of mail on rural routes, all first and third class mail deposited in rural letter boxes should have stamps affixed at proper postage. Cooperation by rural patrons will aid mailing during the Christmas rush.
Nominations pour in from across the United States for Iowa’s search to pick a typical married pair to represent the state on a Dec. 27 radio broadcast. Eligible couples must reside in Iowa, with nominations by anyone. The centennial effort is led by Edith McElroy, executive secretary of the Centennial Committee.
Three Sioux County 4-H Dairy Calf club members Alfred Mulder Cornelius Korver and Marvin Korver received special prizes for their Holstein exhibits at the 4-H Achievement Show funded by the O'Brien County Holstein Breeder Association. Local gatherings and Thanksgiving visits followed with numerous families sharing meals and attending church services across Sheldon Newkirk Boyden and Sioux Center.
The Boyden School board voted to close for the Christmas holidays from Friday December 20 and reopen Monday January 6. The two full weeks off exceed their usual Christmas break. The decision follows a meeting where the board deemed the extended vacation best as Christmas and New Year fall midweek.
The note reports Junior Red Cross contributions from students across grades including primary and high school. It lists funds sent to the county chair, mentions basketball games with Western Christian and others, and notes expectations of new equipment arriving soon.
The text notes coal shortages impacting schools and mentions Boyden and other communities. It records hope for hall repairs and straightening out utility issues. It lists local families visiting and hosting relatives including Hollander, Hinie Steuven, and Elldora Heltutter, with several names and households noted.
Mrs Anna Dethmers and Mr Ray Brockhouse united in marriage December 5 at 10 30 AM in Boyden. Rev J F Schortinghuis officiated at the United Presbyterian church parsonage with Mr and Mrs John Casemier of Boyden as witnesses. They planned a brief visit to the Twin Cities and will reside in Boyden after December 8.
Intermediate Girl Scouts met at the school house after school on December 4 1946. They did needle craft and planned for the Christmas party. A few girls were missing.
Local health group promotes Christmas Seals to raise funds for tuberculosis prevention and public health services this season. The drive enables care programs and vaccination outreach across communities.
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