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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1957
Page
1
School notes list staff editors and reporters with names for various sections. Pep Club reports no meetings this week. Home game decorations are being prepared for Friday December 6 with Maurice, and all should attend to back the team.
A school note urges players to train hard while emphasizing sportsmanship and school spirit. Students are encouraged to back the team, provide encouragement, and attend pep meetings and games to boost effort and discipline.
A crowded Friday night crowd witnessed the high school team defeat Alton 18 to 13. Several school activities are noted, including classroom highlights and student Q A snippets from the first and third grades.
The Women’s Citizenship Club of Boyden meets Friday December 6 at the John Vander Haar home. A potluck supper at 6 30 pm precedes a program titled The Christmas Story in Scripture and Music by Mrs Ora Van Diepen. Members bring gifts for the State Hospital in Cherokee and a 50c grab bag for exchange.
The Dickevers Brothers bowling team will appear on KVTV Channel 9 on Wednesday December 11 at 9 45 p m. They will be interviewed on the Les Davis Sports of All Sorts program as one of Boyden's fine bowling teams.
Western League and All Star League results list Co op Lumber and Barber Shop as leading teams. Individuals Billie Engelsman Nel Diekevers Vernon Kiel and Tony Vanden Berg post top games and series across multiple divisions.
A two week post office promotion runs December 1 to 15 offering fast safe delivery and efficient window service for Christmas parcels. After December 15 features end and crowds and delayed service return. Pack mail early to avoid crush and delays.
Mrs. J. W. Vander Haar Christmas Seal Chairman reports Boyden’s sale totals 72.65 as of November 29. Proceeds fund chest x rays tuberculin testing education rehabilitation and medical research. Seals are mailed only not sold door to door or in businesses.
Employees of Smit Packing Co and their spouses will attend a Christmas party on Monday December 9 at 7 00 p m at the Legion Hall. A 1 00 grab gift exchange will be held and a covered dish luncheon served at the end of the evening.
Mr Henry Brockhouse and his son Raymond of Sioux Falls left in early October for a three month hunting safari in Africa with a European sightseeing leg. They reported deep in Kenya as they pursued trophy lions and rhinoceroses and planned to ship pelts home. Raymond travels with photography gear as the hunter enjoys the exceptional game including elephants, hippos, oryx, and gazelle.
Mr. Bert Walinga remains in very critical condition at St. Joseph's Hospital in Sioux City. He has received more than 60 pints of blood and urgent donors are needed to replace it. Contact Ed Walinga or Larry Salmon if you can donate banks of blood.
The Brownies plan their first meeting of the season at the Legion Building on Tuesday December 10 at 4 00 PM. Mrs Howard Verrips returns as leader after years of service inviting all girls aged 7 through 9 to join.
Henry Van Veldhuizen was honored Tuesday at a dinner at the Joe Van Velzen home for his 81st birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Van Velzen, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dethmers, Judie and Linda, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Van Veldhuizen with David and Ruth Ann of Sioux Falls.
Morning worship at First Reformed Church at 9 30 and 1 30 afternoon service with 3 00 Sunday School and 7 30 Christian Endeavor. Ladies Aid meets Dec 5. children rehearse for Christmas program on Saturday at 1 00. Mrs Steunenberg mourns aunt in Michigan. services in Grand Rapids. Home Mission Circle meets Dec 10. officers elected. Congregational meeting names Elders and Deacons. United Presbyterian Church lists Sunday School 9 45, Morning Service 11, Evening 7 30. annual Ladies Aid meeting with Christmas box for Council Bluffs. St John Lutheran offers German and English services with Sunday School and song rehearsal for Christmas Eve. Pastor Hinrichs chapters away visiting Redfield.
Tonight December 5 the Boyden business men meet at the Legion Building to revive the Commercial Club and discuss a Christmas promotion for the Boyden trade area. No Santa Claus or candy for the children without businessman support for the Woman's Citizenship Club appeal.
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary will hold a Christmas pot-luck supper on Saturday December 14 at 4 00 p m at the Legion Hall with their leaders. A 50 cent gift exchange will be held before the six o clock pot-luck supper.
Nelva Burggraaff daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Burggraaff underwent an appendectomy at Sioux Center hospital Friday evening Bert Wallinga a patient at St Joseph hospital Sioux City is reported seriously ill at this time The family was called to his bedside Saturday evening
The Busy Bees 4-H Club met November 27 at 4 p.m. in the Legion Hall. President Marliss Doorenbos led the session with the Pledge to the Flag as eleven members and two leaders attended. Officials presented reports, table setting lessons were shared by Joan Slykhuis and Noreen Bell, and Linda Heemskirk led recreation. The Capel Belles invited members to a December 2 skating party at the Sheldon roller rink.
The Sheridan Sunshiners 4-H Club girls will meet Monday December 9 at 8 00 p m at the home of Nelva and Linda Moret for their regular meeting.
Pupils of Grant School No 4 presented a Thanksgiving program on Wednesday evening at the school house. The event was well attended and directed by teachers Mrs. George Barenwald and Mrs. Dwight Blankers. A social hour followed by lunch closed the event.
Mr and Mrs Harold Van der Sluis and family were honored Friday at Sheridan Schoolhouse No 8 before moving to Archer Iowa. A social evening and luncheon followed hosted by local families. Others attending included Kors Harthoorn Ferwerda Slothouber Scholten and Révivers families with several children.
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