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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1957
Page
4
The piece urges living by December 25 values every day, extending fairness and respect beyond the holiday. It stresses teaching children the joy of giving, re examining personal purposes, and treating others with consideration year round.
Home economist Fela M Booth of Sioux County advises careful packaging to preserve ice cream when freezing longer than a week. If original containers lack moisture proof lids, seal cartons in plastic bags to prevent moisture damage and dose.
Wrap cartons with moisture proof material or transfer to a moisture proof container. For bulk containers remove only what you need and reseal. Refreezing softened ice cream causes shrinkage and coarse texture. Use foil or heavy paper between scoopings, and store in metal or glass containers for best preservation.
The Busy Bees 4-H Club will hold a workshop at the Legion Building on Tuesday December 31 at 9 30 in the morning. Girls will learn cooking and bring their own hamburger patties and buns for noon. Candace MHeusinkveld provides beverages and Barbara Jean Bernisse leads recreation.
Mr and Mrs David Miller announce the birth of their first child a son born Monday December 23 at the Sheldon Hospital He weighed eight pounds eleven ounces Mrs Miller is formerly Carole Ann Brunsting daughter of Mr and Mrs Cornie Brunsting of Boyden
Hull residents Mr. and Mrs Ben Vander Kooi departed Thursday by train from Sheldon to Los Angeles to visit their children Mr. and Mrs. Jake Van Berkum and relatives in Bellflower. Miss Winerva Van Roekel, Western Christian High teacher, hosted the faculty gathering Friday at Mrs. Dora Vander Schaaf's home.
Hull area notes report six churches hosting Christmas programs on December 24. Mrs. Gerrit De Leeuw, 81, recovering after gall bladder surgery in Sioux Center. Doon Protestant Reformed Church Choral Society, directed by Peter Rynders, performs Christmas music. bus gift for Kentucky mission stations announced. Other items include family visits, memorial service for Mrs. Kreulen, and local club activities with multiple Hull residents mentioned.
A safety department study shows a high share of accidents involve traffic violations and nearly one quarter of incidents are tied to such behavior. The report emphasizes responsible driving to reduce fatalities and injuries across the state.
A safety department report notes that 86 percent of fatal accidents in a two-week Iowa period involved drivers breaking traffic laws. It cites tests showing 75 percent of new drivers fail basic safety questions and suggests renewal license tests may be required.
The 1957 Christmas Seal Sale launches the second half century of TB fundraising by voluntary associations nationwide. Since 1907, Seals have funded TB care, with 3,000 local groups and broad public support, though progress remains incremental as one third of the nation is still affected.
Local families from Hospers Orange City Hull and Sioux Center share Christmas parties birthday visits and dinner gatherings. Notable attendees include the Dokter Van Griend Van Hoef Calsbeek Grooters and Dethmers families with guests from Harris Hull Worthington Sheldon and Sioux City.
Public records show several couples issued licenses: Roger Harmelink and Harriet Muilenburg both 21 from Maurice. Lloyd Beimers 23 of Sioux Center and Jeannie Vander Wilt 20 of Hospers. Anthony Diekema 24 of Zeeland Michigan and Doris Waanders 22 of Hull. Troy Lewison 19 of Spencer and Cheryl Mapes 19 of Hawarden.
The Last Will and Testament of Gerrigje Vis of Hull was filed for probate with a hearing set for January 20 at 10 00 am. Henry Jans was appointed Guardian of the Person and Property of Marie Willemsen with a 20000 bond. Proceedings in the estate of Leslie Ray French were moved from Polk County to Sioux County for title to real estate. Marion W Schuller sued Greg Snyder alias William Greg Snyder for 128 86 plus interest and costs on a promissory note. The Court appointed G T Jufter.
The report covers estate actions including Isaac Newton Goin estate sale of a 200 acre O'Meara farm to Velda V. Muth for 69393.80 and a Hawarden residence to Margarette Ney for 4000.00. Divorce granted for Peter P. Westra from Della Westra with custody to defendant. Court approves property settlement and various estate final reports including bond sales and charitable bequests.
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