Sioux County Chorus Presents Messiah in Hull at Community Building
The Sioux County Chorus stages the eighth annual Handel Messiah at Hull's Community Memorial Building on Wednesday December 14 at 8 00 p m The 200 member group includes singers from area church choirs high schools and junior colleges Soloists Jane Brummel Judy Brummel LuCille Kramer Peter De Boer and Larry Day bring soprano alto tenor and bass lines Tickets sold by chorus members or Lucas De Koster Hull chair seats 75 cents bleachers 35 cents limited chair seats available at box office night of show.
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Handel
Hull
Community Memorial
Wednesiday
Sioux County Chorus
Hazen Brummel
Judy Brummel
Southern State Teachers College
Springfield
South Dakota
LuCille Kramer
Boyden-Hull
Boyden
Peter de Boer
Dordt College
Larry Day
Westmar College
le Mars
Iowa
Don McCarthy
Legion and Auxiliary Hold Meeting in Alton
Sioux County Legion and Auxiliary met in Alton last Monday with attendees including Mrs. Ed R. Blumeyer Mrs. Doyle Tutte Mr. Peter Vis and Mr and Mrs Larry Salmon The Boyden Post No 272 received a small pig due to not meeting membership quotas and will forward the animal to another county post once quotas are met The pig was presented to Boyden Commander Larry Salmon by District Commander John Boerma of Sheldon Mrs Henry Huibregtse learned her brother Frank De Roos 65 of East Lansing Michigan had died and she attended the funeral in East Lansing after departing LeMars by train Monday evening.
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Sioux County Legion and Auxiliary
Alton
Ed R. Blumeyer
Doyle Tutte
Peter Vis
Larry Salmon
Boyden Legion
Boyden
Regular County
John Boerma
Sheldon
Henry Huibregtse
Frank de Roos
East Lansing
Michigan
Huibregtse
LeMars
Commercial Club Dinner Set for December 12 Noon
The Boyden Commercial Club will hold its regular dinner meeting Monday December 12 at 12 noon. The event at the Legion Hall invites all businessmen to attend and take part in the Christmas Dinner.
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Boyden Commercial Club
Legion Hall
Final Week of Big Sale At Dykstra's Hull Rexall Drug
Mr. Dick Dykstra proprietor of the Hull Rexall Drugs announces a Business Adjustment Sale ends Saturday evening December 10 at 6:00 p.m. All advertised prices in every department stay in effect until closing time.
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Dykstra
Hull Rexall
Dick Dykstra
Hull
Reminder to Submit Charities Checks This Week
A call to all readers to remember to turn in their charitable checks to Boyden Charities and tuberculosis donations to Mrs. John Ver meer. The message urges timely submission within the week to assist the organizations.
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Boyden Charities
John Vermeer
Family Clothiers Opens With Prizes For Shoppers
Grand opening by Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Vis drew many visitors over two days. Winners included Charles Oelrich 1st in the stitches contest with 16384, Art De Jong 2nd, A H Brunsting 3rd, plus prizes for door winners Mrs Twyla Van Pykeren and Ted Feenstra.
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Clayton Vis
A. H Brunsting
Twyla van Pykeren
Ted Feenstra
Nelson Schreur
Ed Dykstra
Frank Ver Hey
B. Plasier
Winniie van Engen
Oscar Douma
Mission Circle Christmas Party Set for Boyden
The Home Mission Circle announces a new date for the Christmas party at Boyden on December 20 at 7 30 p m due to the local school program. More details will follow next week.
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Mission Circle
Boyden
Home Mission Circle
Bert Bouma Dies at 89 Former Hull Resident
Bert Bouma, born February 14, 1871 in Friesland Netherlands, died December 3 1960 in Sioux Center hospital at age 89. Funeral services were held December 7 at the Hull Christian Reformed Church with Rev John D de Jong officiating. He left a large family including eight children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Bert Bouma
Christian Reformed Church
Hull
John D. de Jong
Gaynor Te Grotenhuis
John van Surksum
Bernard Krommendyk
Leonard Bouma
Leonard Krommendyk
Lester Te Grotenhuis
Hope Cemetery
Kraai Funeral Home
Bert
Della
Henry Krommendyk
Ireton
Peter
Rock Valley
Bertha
Gerrit van Surksum
Hattie
Willard Te Grotenhuis
Sioux Center
John
Steen
Minnesota
Gertrude
John Moss
Jeanette
Art van Beek
Otto
Henry
Bellflower
California
Norwalk
Gerben
Hull Christian Reformed Church
Free Candy Distribution in Hull on Saturday December 17
Hull residents are invited to a Christmas candy bag for every child in the Hull Trade Territory. The event occurs Saturday December 17 at 3 30 pm at the new Fire Station one half block north of the Co Op Gas Station. Parents must pick up bags for ill children.
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Hull
Hull Business and Professional Men’s Club
Co-Op
First Reformed Church Hull Holds Congregational Meet
Members of the First Reformed Church of Hull met for annual business approving elders L R Kooiker Henry De Jongh Ed Sneller and deacons Gerald Brunsting Joe Miersma Jake Van Batavia. They continued salary support for Rev H Van t Kerkhoff and renamed the building reserve fund to building and maintenance fund. Morning and afternoon services continue for six months with two Sunday evenings moved to afternoon. Baccalaureate and Legion Memorial services timing noted. Sunday School time unchanged. A missionary gift plan will be reserved in the rear of the main auditorium for families with children under two.
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First Reformed Church of
Hull
L. R. Kooiker
Henry de Jongh
Ed Sneller
Gerald Brunsting
Joe Miersma
Jake van Batavia
H. Van’t Kerkhoff
Legion Memorial
Boyden Women’s Citizenship Club Christmas Dinner
The Boyden Women’s Citizenship Club hosts a Christmas pot luck dinner and party on Monday December 12 at 6 30 pm at Mrs John Vander Haar home. Devotions led by Mrs Robert Dethmers. Roll call My Favorite Carol. Program Origin of Christmas Carols with members participating. Each member brings a 50 cent grab gift and a white elephant gift and brings a guest.
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Boyden Women’s Citizenship Club
John Vander Haar
Robert Dethmers
Annual Fox Hunts Start December 12 in Sioux Center
The annual Winter Fox Hunts begin Tuesday December 12 with the group meeting in Sioux Center at 12:30 p.m. The Busy Bees Christmas party follows on Saturday afternoon at the Legion Hall in Boyden, with a pot-luck and white elephant gifts for the name drawn.
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Fone
Sioux Center
Busy Bees
Legion Hall
Boydén
Changes Planned for Boyden Residences
The Bomgaars couple will move into the former Mrs. Minnie Mouw home within months. The Kroon couple bought Mrs. Bertha Westra’s house, and Mrs. Westra plans to move into the Bomgaars former home.
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Arie N. Bomgaars
Minnie Mouw
Gerrit Kroon
Bertha Westra
Money Not Claimed At Boyden's Drawing
Three names were called in the Saturday drawing for 25 dollars. Mrs. Bernard Moow Gerrit Alons and Vera Mae Horn did not claim their prize. Four more drawings of 25 dollars each are scheduled for Saturday December 10 at 3 00 pm when the fire siren sounds.
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Bernard Moow
Gerrit Alons
Vera Mae Horn
Boyden Elementary Christmas Events Calendar
December 13 features a Christmas program at Boyden Elementary. December 18 offers a Christmas Vespers Service. December 21 dismisses at 3 00 for Christmas vacation.
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Boyden
Hull Business and Professional Men's Club To Meet Monday
The regular monthly meeting of the Hull Business and Professional Men's Club is set for Monday evening December 12 at 8 00 p m This will not be a dinner meeting as planned at last month s gathering Many items of business will be discussed and a good representation of members is hoped to attend.
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Hull Business & Professional Men’s Club
Hymn Sing Planned at United Presbyterian December 11
The Mr. and Mrs. Fellowship of United Presbyterian Church sponsor a Hymn Sing on Sunday December 11 at 7 30 p m Directed by Mr Art Vander Ploeg of Sioux Center the event aims to bring the congregation together for an evening of song.
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United Presbyterian Church
The
Art Vander Ploeg
Sioux Center
Busy Bees 4-H Club Holds November Thanksgiving Meet
The Busy Bees 4-H Club met November 19 at 1 45 PM in the Legion Building with 15 members one new member Connie Pestina and one leader present Visitors Leanna Bell and Sharilyn Boone The meeting led by President Patty Salmon opened with Pledge of Allegiance and 4 H Pledge Roll call listed Favorite Cereal Secretary Diane Boone record breakfast items Talk by Linda Dethmers on The Wheel of Good Eating Why I Like Milk by Linda Moret Music by Linda Van Ommeren Demonstration on How to Make Fancy Sandwiches by Clare Boone and Sharilyn Freeze Gift draw set at 50 cents Hostesses Valerie Van Diepen and Janet Green Recreation led by Patty Salmon and Bonnie Horn Thanksgiving meeting held November 25 at Legion Hall with one visitor Audrey Bouma Attendance no members one leader and one visitor present President again led with Pledge and 4 H Pledges Bingo words and a Thanksgiving theme were played Gifts game Ruth and Jacob Evening concluded with refreshments and more games Reporter Donna Vande Garde.
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Busy Bees
Legion Building
Connie Péstina
Leanna Béll
Sharilyn Boone
Patty Salmon
Diane Boone
Linda Dethmers
Linda Moret
Linda van Ommeren
Clare Boone
Sharilyn Freeze
Valerie van Diepen
Janet Green
Bonnie Horn
Legion Hall
Audrey Bouma
Ruth
Jacob
Delonis Gordon
Myrna Schelling
el Jen Vermeer
Donna Slykhuis
Donna Vande Garde
Turkey Days Drawings Kick Off In Hull
The Hull community promotes Christmas shopping at home with Turkey Days on December 10 17 and 24. Local firms award turkeys via drawings held Saturdays at 3:00 PM with participants including the Coffee Shop E J Produce Hull Hardware and more. The Boyden Grade School presents The Little Blue Angel on December 13 at 7 30 PM under Miss LuCille Kramer.
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Turkey
Hull
Social Security Aid for Child of Stepfather in 1960 Amendment
John R. Goldman of the Social Security Administration says a child living with and supported by a stepfather may still receive benefits based on the father’s earnings under the 1960 Amendment. The Sioux City office reports the change is effective September 1960 and a representative will be at the Orange City Court House on Thursday December 15, 1960 from 10 am.
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John R. Goldman
Social Security Administration
Sioux City
Iowa
Orange City Court House
Hull Grade School Christmas Program Set for Friday
The Hull Grade School will present its annual Christmas Program at the Community Memorial Building in Hull on Friday at 7 30 p m. All grades from one through six will perform. Admission is free and everyone is invited to attend.
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Hull
Community Memorial
Grand Opening Planned for Farmers Co Operative at Boyden
Plans are complete for the grand opening of the Farmers Co Operative Association at Boyden featuring a new Feed Mill and General Office Building. Patrons are invited to inspect the facilities on Saturday December 17 from 10 00 a m to 4 00 p m with door prizes gifts at both offices and free lunch during opening hours.
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Farmers Co-Operative Association
Boyden
Salvation Army Drive Underway in Hull
The Salvation Army annual drive has begun with letters mailed and early returns. The state wide effort covers 605 communities with 2,291 volunteers, funds stay local, and Timon Roetman leads the local committee. Contributions support milk for schoolchildren hot lunches glasses dental services and more.
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Salvation Army
Iowa
Timon Roetman
E. C. Reimann
Hull Girl Scout Troop 285 Holds December Meeting
The Hull Girl Scout Troop 285 met Monday December 5 at the Legion Room. Dorita Schneider led the meeting with nine members present. They discussed a Christmas skating party, Christmas caroling on December 19, and a post caroling party. Next meeting is December 12.
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Legion Room
Dorita Schneider
Bake Sale by Helping Hand Society at Kootker Chevrolet
The Helping Hand Society of the Christian Reformed Church will sponsor a bake sale on Saturday December 10 at 2 00 p m in the showroom of the Kootker Chevrolet Garage.
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Helping Hand Society of the Christian Reformed Church
Kootker Chevrolet Garage
W C High Will Exhibit National Award Winning Photos
National Scholastic Ansco awards showcase 120 winners from 35 000 entries. The Scholastic Ansco Traveling Salon travels from October 1960 through May 1961.
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W. C. High
Western’ Christian
Scholastic-Anscom
Sioux County 4 H Officers Training School Set
Sioux County 4 H officers training school will be at Orange City Town Hall on December 10 starting at 1 30 p m Officers and several adult advisors will conduct the session All local 4 H officers and leaders are urged to attend this educational event.
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Sioux County
Orange City Town Hall
Coffee Strips Drive Urges Local Help for Christmas
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 272 Boyden asks the public to donate Butter-Nut Coffee Strips for needy boys and girls. Deadline to drop off at J & J Grocery or Peter's Store is December 10. Please help.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Boyden
Peter’s
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Boyden Legion and Auxiliary
Commercial Club
Boyden and
First Reformed Church
Women’s Citizenship Club
Gegion Hall
Boyden Elementary School
Coffee Shop
E & J Produce
Gerb’s Hardware
Hull Shoe Shop
Hull Dry Eleaners
Len’s Market
Peters Store
Vander Kooi Freight
Drs. Solks & Vermeer
Family Clothiers
Radio & T.V. Center
Hull Hatchery
Hull Jewelry
de Jong and
Vander Schaaf
Hull Rexall Drugs
Hull Feed & Produce
Kooiker Chevrolet
Iowa State Bank
Van's Market
Kraai Furniture
Orange City
Hull Grade School
Co-op Association
Scout News
Bake Sale
4-H Officers Training School
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