Red Candles Operetta Presents Christmas Eve Show
The Elementary and Junior High School stage Red Candles an operetta in two acts by E M Clark H B Farr and Don Wilson this Saturday at 3 P M and Thursday at 8 P M There is no admission charge The story follows Gilda and Jibby two siblings after their mother is lost five years earlier Feature roles include Ruth Jacobsma as Gilda and Ronald Grooters as Jibby Cast includes a long list of local students and community members The operetta closes the school Christmas program with carols dream sequences and a speacial Santa appearance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Clark
H. B. Farr
Don Wilson
Gilda
Jibby
Ruth Jacobsma
Ronald Grooters
Mabel
Sherry Smith
Lawyer Snidge
Norman Moret
Teddy Dennis Fuhr Milly
Ardyce Boelsma
Celian
Judy Dethmers
Mary
Shirley Doorenbosry
Clara
Nelva Moret
Patsy
LeRoy Bomgaars
Waifs
Don van Diepen
Verdell van Briesen
Kenneth Baartman
Kenneth Slothouber
Leon Korthals
Phyllis Siderius
Vanden Brink Identifies Local Garage in Reporter Photo
Steve Vanden Brink correctly identified the Veen Scholten garage and plant in a Reporter photo and won a year’s free subscription. Others like Emma Stutzman John Dykstra Mrs Henry Rensink and Bill Kwikkel also identified it, while readers guessed the site later. The public discussion centered on the building’s exact location near the Farmers Co-op produce site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Vanden Brink
Veen Scholten
Emma Stutzman
John Dykstra
Henry Rensink
Bill Kwikkel
Boyden
Farmers Co-op
Men listed for induction on January 19, 1958
The following men will leave for induction January 19 1958 including Marion A Van Zandbergen Orange City IA Jacob J De Jong Hospers IA Gerald M Van Aalsburg Montevideo MN Gerrit M Van Der Wilt Orange City IA Iowa Arthur G Navis Orange City IA Raymond J Reistoffer Granville IA John F Vander Broek Orange City IA George L Middle Rock Valley IA Herman Schiebout Jr Sheldon IA Donald D Coats Ireton IA Rodney A De Haan Orange Wayne L Vander Feen Hawarden IA Herman L Klarenbeek Sioux Center IA Harvey D Vellinga Orange Arven Koopmen Ireton IA Frank W Hout Hawarden IA Curtis Lloyd Mulder Ireton VA David F Lechtenberg V Gran Robert L Schouten V Sioux
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion A. van Zandbergen
Orange City
Iowa
Jacob J. de Jong
Hospers
Gerald M. van Aalsburg
Montevideo
Minn
Boyden
Gerrit M. van der Wilt
Arthur G. Navis
Raymond J. Reistoffer
Granville
John F. Vander Broek
George L. Middle
Rock Valley
Herman Schiebout Jr
Sheldon
Donald D. Coats
Ireton
Rodney A. de Haan
Wayne L. Vander Feen
Hawarden
Herman L. Klarenbeek
Sioux Center
Harvey D. Vellinga
Arven Koopmen
Frank W
Westra Couple Celebrates 51st Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Jacob Westra observe their 51st anniversary with guests from Sheldon and Boyden including Peter J Westra Herman Dieterman John Houtsma Albert Van Gorp Rea ers Henry Rea ers Jr and Frank Schafer They also received a telephone call from Henry J Westra and his wife vacationing in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Westra
Peter J. Westra
Herman Dieterman
John Houtsma
Sheldon
Albert van Gorp
Henry Rea!ers, Jr
Frank Schafer
Boyden
Henry J. Westra
South
Birthday Dinner Honors Larry Lee Fifth Birthday
Larry Lee was feted Thursday night by Mr and Mrs Larry Salmon and guests. Evening included a social gathering and a birthday luncheon with family and friends from Sheldon and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Salmon
Larry Lee
Wilbur Vander Tuig
Sheldon
Henry Bosman
Glen Salmon
Jake Vanden Heiden
Donald Klien
Santa Claus to visit Boyden on December 24
Santa Claus will visit Boyden next Wednesday from 3 to 3 30 P M with candy for the children. He will be assisted by the Women's Club and the Commercial Club of Boyden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Boyden
Women’s Club
Commercial Club
Baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Struyk in Primghar
A baby girl arrived Friday Dec 12 at Primghar hospital to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Struyk. The child has a brother and sister and is the 18th grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. John Struyk of Boyden. Parents reside in Sanborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Struyk
Primghar Hospite
John, Struyk
Boyden
Sanborn
Birthday Honored at De Jong Home for Husband
Mrs Bernard De Jong entertained Tuesday evening at her home in honor of her husband's birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs John De Jong Eunice and Jeanette and Mr Gerrit Vande Bosch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard de Jong
John de Jong
Eunice
Jeanett
Gerrit Vande Bosch
Former Boyden Resident Dies in Arizona
Mrs. Van Santen wife of the late Dr. Van Santen of Boyden died in Arizona last week while en route to Oregon to join her son Rodger and plan a new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
Arizona
Mae Donker to Wed Pvt Vis in December Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Nick Donker of Denver announce the marriage of their daughter Mae to Pvt Peter Vis son of Mr and Mrs Peter Vis of Hull. The wedding is set for December 22 at the First Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Donkersloot
Denver
Colo
Mae
Peter Vis
Hull
First Reformed Church
Boyden Barber Shop Holiday Evening Hours Notice
The Boyden Barber shop will be open Monday night December 22, providing extended service hours for customers during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
Christmas Party Held by Auxiliary at Vanden Brink Home
The Auxiliary of the Wm Monster Post held a Christmas party Wednesday afternoon at Steve Vanden Brink's home. A pot-luck luncheon closed the gathering. The First Reformed Church has extended a call to the Rev Henry J. Steunenberg of Williamson New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Monster Post
Steve Vanden Brink
First Reformed Church
Henry J. Steunenberg
Williamson, New York
The Christmas Patrol and The First Noel Pageant
A school pageant program lists scenes from The First Noel and The Christmas Patrol. Characters include Mary and the Angel, Near Bethlehem, Nativity, Shepherds, Three Wise Men, and a closing prayer. Classes led by Humme Dykstra and Donkersloot with choristers and actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary and the
Angel
Dick de Groot
Bethlehem
Gerrit Sneider
Hermina Brink
Shepard
Ray Donkersloot
Shepards
Three Wise Men
Willing Workers Meet Highlights Craft Demonstrations
The Grant Willing Workers met Dec. 1 at Mary Ann Oordt's home with twenty members present. New member Karen Klien joined. Gladys and Ellen Wiekamp demonstrated sewing boxes and their needs. Janice Smit performed Pomp and Circumstance and As the Sun Goes Down. Mrs. Linch shared card making and tin craft ideas for Christmas decorations. Lunch was served by Mary Ann and her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Oordt
Karen Klien
Gladys
Ellen Wiekomp
Janice Smit
Mary Ann
Gladys Wiekamp
Den Hartog Family Attends Mother’s Birthday Party
Mr and Mrs Elmer Den Hartog and their children joined Mrs Jake Den Hartog at the Howard Kuyper home in Sheldon for a Sunday evening birthday gathering honoring Mrs Den Hartog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer den Hartog
Jake den Hartog
Howard Kuyper
Sheldon
Community Visits Paint Weekend House Calls
Mr Harold Diekevers was the fourth Thursday evening caller in the Mrs Ed Diekevers home. Mrs Gerrit Leusink and Bert Lee and Mr Will Langstraat spent Wednesday in the Eu gene Vander Brake home at Maurice. Mr and Mrs Robert Moret were Thursday afternoon visitors in the Harry Beldt home at Matlock. Mr and Mrs Wm Koops of Sioux Center were Sunday afternoon visitors in the Harold Moret home. Mr and Mrs Wm Moow and family were Sunday evening visitors in the Wilbur Rock home at Doon. Mrs Anne Baartman, Mrs Arthur De Raad and Mrs Jerry De Raad spent Wednesday in Sioux City. They also called on Mr Andrew Sneller, a patient in the Methodist hospital there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Diekevers
Ed Diekevers
Gerrit Leusink
Bert Lee
Will Langstraat
Eugene Vander Brake
Maurice
Robert Moret
Harry Beldt
Matlock
Wm. Koops
Sioux Center
Harold’ Moret
Wm. Moow
Wilbur Rock
Doon
Anne Baartman
Arthur de Raad
Jerry de Raad
Sioux City
Andrew Sneller
Methodist
Social visits roll through Minnesota and Iowa towns
Mr and Mrs Laurence Haze and son Dean were Thursday guests at Vernon Kay home in Heron Lake Minnesota. Mr and Mrs Bert Eingelsman were Tuesday shoppers in Sioux City and visited Walter Greving a polio patient in St Joseph hospital there. Mr and Mrs Howard Mosely of Fort Dodge spent the weekend with John Fischer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Haze
Dean
Vernon Kay
Heron Lake
Minn
Bert Eingelsman
Sioux City
Walter Greving
St. Joseph Hospital
Howard Mosely
Fort Dodge
John Fischer
Mrs Nic Rouwenhorst Hosts Birthday Evening
Mrs Nic Rouwenhorst entertained Saturday evening in honor of her husband. Guests included Mr and Mrs Vm Meyn, Mr and Mrs Henry Van Velzen and son, Mr and Mrs Clifford Vander Wilt and son, and Mr and Mrs Keneth Meyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nic Rouwenhorst
Vm Meyn
Henry van Velzen
Clifford Vander Wilt and Son
Keneth Meyn
Church Calendar and Weekend Services Schedule
Morning Worship at 9 30 A M and Afternoon Worship at 1 30 P M. Sunday School at 8 P M. Christian Endeavor at 7 30 P M. Home Mission circle Thursday 2 00 P M. Christmas practice Saturday 1 30 P M. Next Sunday Rev Van Benglehoven of Orange City will conduct services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Home Mission Circle
van, Benglehoven
Orange City
United Presbyterian Church Service Schedule
Rev Henry Bank leads the United Presbyterian Church with Sabbath School at 10 00 A M Morning Worship at 11 00 A M and Evening Worship at 7 30 P M The schedule lists weekly services and pastor details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bank
St John Lutheran Church Sunday Services Schedule
The St John Lutheran Church announces a German service at 8 30 A M and English service with Holy Communion at 10 45 A M on Sunday December 21 Sunday School at 9 30 A M Confessional service at 10 15 A M Luther League meets at 8 P M all events listed for the day in the church calendar.
Boyden School Announces Christmas Vacation Dates
Boyden Public School will close for Christmas vacation from December 24 to December 31 and January 1 and 2. Classes resume Monday morning January 5, 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
Boyden Public School
Gratitude for Support Amid Hospital Stay
Miss Leona Van Maanen thanks all who sent ecards and flowers and visited during her hospital stay, expressing appreciation for the kindness shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona van Maanen
Navy enlistment announced for Verdean Blumeyer in Omaha
Peter Fekke, chief boiler man and Navy recruiter in Sioux Falls announces that Verdean D Blumeyer from Boyden Iowa was accepted for enlistment in the Navy at Omaha on December 11. He is now in recruit training at the Naval Training Center in San Diego California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Fekke
U.S. Navy
Navy Recruiting Office
Sioux Falls
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Leusink
Merle van Roekel
Dennis Egdorf
Ronald Kuyper
Norlan van Roekel
John Smid
Carol
Wooden Soldiers
Toytown
Bobby Dunnick
Rhythmn
Gnomes
Phyllis Blemaster
Lorna Saupe
Bertha Moret
Mabel Jenison
Mattie Peelen
Mabel Turner
Marjorie Mecum
Nicholas Hurst
Rudy Henning
Veenscholten
John Struyk
First Reformed
John Schnieder
Man
Him
Verlin Kroon
Dwayne Alons
Mrs. Roetman’s
Merry Chris
Bosma
Miss F
Tony and
Marty Vis
Mas Umme
Dykstra
Vente Tilacectiae
Barbara Ternissere
Humme
Audrey Kroon
United Presbyterian Church
St. John Lutheran Church
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