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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1949
Page
1
The piece urges shoppers to trade in town during the holidays and reflect on previous year's support for local businesses. It cites benefits of local spending, loyalty between merchants and customers, and the community impact of dollars kept locally. It also notes reflections from the International Teamster and includes social visits to Art Kruelen, Norman Bell, and neighbors hosting gatherings with gift exchanges.
Marriage licenses issued for Melvin Schuiteman and Wilmina Kroese. Gerrit Kooiman and Tracy Freriks. Arnold Topp and Dorothy Hue nink. Marion Zevenbergean and Arta Klein. Henry Auberg and Eva Roghair. John Addink and Regena Thiele. Joseph Reuter and Marie Hulst. Arlo Kircher and Jeanette Schneider. Damages suit filed by Phyllis Schroeder of Everly against Jake Eppinga of Hull. motor-vehicle crash case from Sept 19, 1949. various damages sought. Wilson pleads guilty to underage liquor dispensing. Three-month jail term with liquor permit cancellation recommended. Dismissed case: A.G. Thurman et al vs Harold Shoemaker and E. A. Johnson. Van Muyden pleads to false check. seven-year sentence. County sues Thenda Palmer for $2,863.76. foreclose lien on real estate. Emma Fath sues John P. Homan for $2,050.31 plus costs. Wills: Carl F Brooks probated. hearing Jan 9, 1950. Alice Kleyn will probate. hearing Jan 17. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Haze visit Sioux Falls.
Santa chatted with children in the Town Hall on Saturday asking what they wanted for Christmas. The event, aided by the Women's Club, handed out over 250 sacks of candy to kids as the hall reached capacity for the showcase.
The text explains that December 25 was fixed as Christ's Nativity by Emperor Julian who began Christian, returned to paganism, and died in 363 A.D. His decree drew on Western church fathers and matched existing winter festivals. Some Eastern churches kept January 6 as Christmas, a practice continued through the centuries.
The article describes regional Swiss customs during Christmas including the Christkindle delivering a decorated tree with gifts, and old beliefs such as forecasting weather by onions on Christmas Eve. It notes winter beauty, sacred legends, and tips for finding a spouse by drinking from nine fountains as bells ring.
Zurch holiday traditions center on Tirggel cookies. Swiss craftsmen use wooden molds from the 17th and 18th centuries to stamp intricate designs. Tirggel sentences often tell brief tales, and a proverb on the picture reads Sleigh riding is fine. The text also suggests reading a psalm on Christmas Eve to gauge one’s years.
A crowd of about 300 gathered Saturday to celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Boyden Blacksmith shop. Thomas De Groot won the lead prize from Vander Maten & Grooters. nine other prizes were awarded as free coffee and cookies were served to an estimated 400 cups. The firm praised the large turnout.
A group of boys visited neighborhoods singing carols and sharing treats and money they collected, totaling $5.00, which they gave away to children. Participants included Cla r ineal Butch Dunnick Jason Vande Heide Eddie Den Herder Marion Bomgaars and LeRo Bomgaars.
Mrs Tracy Freriks of Orange City and Mrs Gerrit Kooiman united in marriage at Ha warden on Monday morning December 19. The couple left for Redlands California to spend the holidays with Kooiman’s children. Vande Gaarde of Sioux Center is working at the barber shop during Kooiman’s absence.
Mr Gerrit Vanden Bosch celebrated his 76th birthday at home Monday evening with family. Attending were Mr and Mrs Joe Kreykes and family Le Mars, Mr and Mrs Bernard De Jong and daughter Alton, Mr and Mrs Clarence Van Rooyen and family Newkirk, Mr and Mrs Ben Schnieder and daughter, and Mr and Mrs Herbert Horn and daughter.
School reports from December list birthday treats, perfect spellings, art projects, and readings across grades. Principal items include Eddie Baartman turning six, Beverly B birthdays with treats, and a focus on Christmas stories, drawings, and family-tree readings.
Mr and Mrs Herman Vander Maten and Mr and Mrs L V Grooters and their son were Sunday supper guests in the John Kosters home at Sioux Center. Mr and Mrs Joe Van Velzen and daughter were Sunday supper guests in the Robert Dethmers home. Additional evening guests were Mr and Mrs Art Uitstebogaard and family.
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