Womens Club Plans Christmas Boxes for Servicemen Overseas
The Womens club arranged to send Christmas boxes to every local man in service. Boxes for overseas troops were mailed in November. Committees led by Mesdames Rensink, Stutzman, Schortinghuis, Miller, and Rensink Jr will wrap and mail the parcels in the next days. The meeting at Mrs. Brouwer's home featured devotions by Mrs. Schortinghuis and a talk by Mrs. Lena Bergman on Jewish contributions to civilization. The club set a white elephant potluck party for December 18 at Vanderburg home and noted the January meeting with Mrs. VanDiepen Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Club
John Rensink, Sr
Emma Stutzman
Schortinghuis
A. E. Miller
John Rensink Jr
John Brouwer
Len Rensink
S. Schortinghuis
Lena Bergman
Bergman
Fred Starkweather Jr
Nick de Haas
A.B. Miller
Herman Meester
Henry Ruyter
Wills G. Vanderburg
Jacob VanDiepen Jr
Hand Kerchief Shower Held in Hospers Home
Mrs. John Rensink Sr and daughter Betty Ellen attend a hand kerchief shower for Mrs. Kate Monson at the home of Mrs. Andrew Vanderburg in Hospers Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rensink, Sr
Betty Ellen
Elia. Landhuis
Kate Monson
Andrew Vanderburg
Hospers
Margaret Rens and Frederick Talbot wed in Kansas City church
Margaret Rens daughter of Cornelius and Mrs Rens married Frederick R Talbot on Sunday November 19 at the Washington Methodist Church in Kansas City Kansas. Mrs Gerhard Scholten spent the weekend with Harold and Henrietta Peterson near Gowrie.
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Margaret
Cornelius Rens
Frederick R. Talbot
Washington Methodist Church
Kansas City
Kansas
Gerhard Scholten
Harold Peterson
Near Gowrie
Peterson
Henrietta
Mrs. Scholten
Boyden's Weekly Chronology Highlights Local Dates
A compact listing of community names and dates from Boyden’s weekly chronology. Entries include Harold K. Moret Grace Woelber Mrs. Jake Hoogland Catherine DeZeeuw Mrs. Arthur Vos and others with December weekday references and social visit notes to Hospers and Sioux City.
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Harold K. Moret
Grace Woelber
Jake Hoogland
Catherine DeZeeuw
Arthur Vos
Herbert Veen
Mra. H. R
Northwestern Bell Expands Rural Telephone Service
The Northwestern Bell Telephone Company describes its policy to improve rural service. Before World War II it advanced a rural network with 88 percent of Iowa farm homes and 96 percent in the Boyden exchange having telephones. The past year added 3,740 rural phones as restrictions eased.
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Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Iowa
Boyden Exchange
Mr and Mrs Gustav Stegeman Visit Sheldon Family
Mr and Mrs Gustav Stegeman and their daughters were in Sheldon last Saturday morning as business callers, meeting local residents during a brief visit.
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Gustav Stegeman
Sheldon
Mr and Mrs Van Diepen Jr Visit Sioux City on Friday
Mr and Mrs Jacob Van Diepen Jr were business callers in Sioux City on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob van Diepen Jr
Sioux City
Raymond Van Diepen Called For Physical Examination
Raymond Van Diepen was summoned for a physical examination on Thursday, according to the report. The notice cites routine medical screening as part of ongoing proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond van Diepen
Roos Visit With Wa. Ooldenkamps Spotted Friday
Mr and Mrs Dick Roos who moved here recently visited the Wa Ooldenkamp family on Friday.
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Dick Roos
Wa. Ooldenkamp
Dykstra Family Visits Woodstock Home Saturday
The Dan Dykstra family from Woodstock Minnesota visited at the parental John Dykstra home on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Dykstra
Woodstock
Minn
John Dykstra
Williams from Mitchell Serves as Milwaukee Depot Relief Operator
H. A. Williams of Mitchell South Dakota is serving as a relief operator at the Milwaukee depot, filling in as needed for the railway facility.
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H. A. Williams
Mitchell
Milwaukee
Heusinkveld Visits Reported In Hull Homes
Mr and Mrs H Heusinkveld visited in the Henry De Graff home at Hull on Friday evening and in the John Heusinkveld home in the afternoon, according to the social notes in the local column.
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Mrs. H. Heusinkveld
Henry de Graff
Hull
John Heusinkveld
Bill Wagts
Henry Rohde
Alvin Dickman
Big Removal Sale at The Grey Shop in Sheldon
The Grey Shop in Sheldon announces a big removal sale with reduced prices on winter coats suits and dresses. The event highlights bargain reductions across clothing items as it clears stock.
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Grey
Sheldon
Town Council Proceedings December 4 1944
Town Council met with Mayor John Renaink presiding. Bills approved across funds include Water Public Service Co and Farmers Coop. Bonds filed for cigarette and beer permits. Busines closes on V Day resolution adopted. Advise of local visits and family dinners noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
John Renaink, Sr
Miazgar
Westra
de Jong
Schreuder
Moret
Jake Westra
Iowa Public Service Co
Booden
S. G. Vanden Brink
Farmers Coop Aasn
Paces Fairbanks-Moorse Co
Delavan Engineering Co
Farmers Savings Bank
Jes Herman Vander Maten
Ed Jansma
Farmers Coop Assn
Robert Moret
Henry CO. Meyn
J. Vander Heidep
G. Vanden Brink
Classified ads for farm equipment and livestock for sale
Multiple farmers list items for sale including a Single Row Belle City Corn Picker for Farmall H or M, Easy feeding Poland China boars, Chester White boars, a Model D tractor, Holstein Freisian Buliz, Chester White Spring Boars, and a two single unit milk machine. Also offered are farm loans from Farmers Savings Bank in Boyden, Iowa. Located near Hull Boyden Aull and surrounding areas. Contact Ray A Brinkman Fred Jantzen Herman Vander Maten Ben Kragt Peter Moret for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle City
Ray A. Brinkman
Poland
Fred Jantzen Farm
Hull
Chester White Boars
John D J
Herman Vander’ Maten
Boyden
Wedding Announcements From The Reporter
A clipped wedding notice highlights the Reporter’s printed or engraved announcements. It notes high quality and a variety of distinct styles for marriage announcements.
Luther League Holds Candle Light Service for Armed Forces
Luther League of St John sponsored a candle light service Sunday evening honoring nine men in the armed forces from the congregation. Names include Geo. Von Elm Sig. Hamisch Victor Schultz Art Vernon Heitritter Wilfred Heitritter Thomas Van Diepen Bill Meyer and Lloyd Kruse. A gold candle memory honor for Ferdinand Meyners. Rev Striepe delivered an inspiring message and special choir music accompanied the ceremony. Wives and mothers received red carnations.
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St John Luther League
Armed Forces
Geo. von Elm
Sig. Hamisch
Victor Schultz
Art, Vernon
Wilfred Heitritter
Thomas van Diepen
Bill Meyer
Lloyd Kruse
Ferdinand Meyners
Striepe
Grade School News Highlights Holidays and Activities
Beverly Doorenbos and Doro thy De Boer achieved perfect spelling. First graders enjoyed stories during story hour and are performing a dramatization of The Street Musicians. They cut snowflakes and created many pretty designs. They are learning Christmas songs and enjoy both old and new tunes.
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Beverly Doorenbos
Dorothy de Boer
Second and Third Grades Honor Roll Names Listed
Thirteen pupils were neither absent nor tardy in the last six weeks. They are Duane Brinkx, Marlys Jean Broescher, Donald Dooren boss, Gerrit Mouw, Darlene De Boer, Edwin Diekevers, Darlene and Dolores Goodyear, Norris Lagoo, Polly Sluykhuis, Marlene Vagts, Marjean Van de Hoef, and Marjorie Vermeer. Friday we drew names for Christmas gifts. Doreen Faber, Edwin Diekevers, Marlene Vagts, Darlene Goodyear, and Eleanor Van Roo yen had one hundred in spelling all weak.
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Duane Brinkx
Marlys Jean Broescher
Donald Doorenboss
Gerrit Mouw
Darlene de Boer
Edwin Diekevers
Darlene
Dolores Goodyear
Norris Lagoo
Polly Sluykhuis
Marlene Vagts
Marjean van de Hoef
Marjorie Vermeer
Doreen Faber
Darlene Goodyear
Eleanor van Rooyen
New Library Books For Sixth Seventh And Eighth Grades
New books arrived for the library as part of a new reading program for the 6th 7th and 8th grades. Students are encouraged to read and post the cook on a chart titled Do You Have Your Washout on the bulletin board.
Minnesota Brand Print at Boyden Hardware Store
A brief reader notice notes an outside white standard red Minnesota Brand print available at Boyden Hardware Store.
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Minnesota
Boyden Hardware Store
Town of Boyden Resolves 24 Hour Closure For Victory Divine Services
The Boyden Iowa town council resolves that when news of victory is received all places of business close for 24 hours so residents can attend Divine Services commemorating D-Day and V-Day victories. The measure honors the president's call for prayer and gratitude for the victories.
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Boyden
Iowa
Boyden High Plans Hidden Christmas Program
The Student Council met last week and planned a Christmas program for high school students. Details are kept secret to preserve the surprise. The program will be presented Friday afternoon before Christmas vacation.
Luncheon Surprise For Junior Class Play Cast
Mrs Starkweather and the home economics class hosted a surprise luncheon for the junior class play cast last week. Hot chocolate coffee cake and praise followed as the group enjoyed the treat on stage. After school the faculty gathered in the home economics room for coffee and cake and shared in the pleasant occasion. Library book orders have been placed for the grades and some titles arriving soon amid stock shortages.
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Abet
Boyden Courts Hospers In Double Header Sweep
Boyden won the varsity game 43 to 19 after a 7 to 14 loss by the seconds. Lester Doorendos led with seven field goals and two free throws. Glenn Doorendos added five and one. Next Wednesday December 13 Rock Valley visits for a challenge as Boyden aims to keep the roll going.
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Boyden
Hospers
Basketeers
Lester Doorendos
Glenn Doorendos
Lester
Rock Valley
Rock
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Womens ‘Club
Rens—Talbot
Boypden’s Weekly
Mruse
Ernest F. Olson
Martin Hoekstra
John Meyer
Harry Rensink
Greta Vander Hoeven
Hendrena Willinga
Elizabeth Hamisch
Marie Reyelts
Henry Ossenfort
John Haspels
Bertha Henning
Betty Vos
Fred Reimers
Donkersloot
M. Vander Pol
Emma Reyelts
Jan Scholten
C. BE. de Valois
Winter
Wm. Jansen
Gerrit Rens
Gertrude
Ver Sluys
John Grooters
John L. Kooiker
Sydney DeZeeuw
Rick Nanktgeboren
Nic Rouwenhorst
Peter DeJong
Hildred Dykstra
J. W. Vanderburg
Henry O. Stegeman
Billy Vos, Jr
al Scholten
Simon Vander Lee
H. Jacobsma
Ruth
Ed van Zanbergen
Lydia Dykstra
Mrs. Vernon School
Orange City
Illinois
Central War Workers
Pearl Harbor
Fer Ilinois Central
Council Proceedings
H. G. Auberg
A. S. Quinn
Edwin Quifin
Klamath’s Falls
Oregon
Herman Ruyter
Marian Caroll
Floyd Gettings
Matlock
Peter Moret Boyden
Chester
Aull
No ‘Commission
Boyden Hardware
Tore
Luther League
Boyden School News
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