Winter Farm Operation Course At Iowa State Draws Record 75
Iowa State University reports a winter quarter farm operation course drawing a record 75 students. Most are young men already farming or planning to start, with paths from independent work to partnerships, and some pursuing extended programs. Students study agricultural engineering, crops, soils, livestock, and management. Virgil W. Houtkooper is among enrollees.
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Iowa State University
Duane Acker
Iowa State
Virgil W. Houtkooper
Elmer Houtkooper
Hull
Purebred Holstein Bulls for Sale in Iowa Listings
Multiple classified blurbs advertise purebred Holstein bulls for sale with buyers in Hull and Boyden Iowa. Separate notices list sellers Peter J. Vis and George Haspels, including locations and proximity to towns. Also included are ads for home improvement services offering free estimates on aluminum windows and doors with free pickup in town.
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Peter J. Vis
Boyden
George Haspels
De-Winging Pullets Not Benefiting Sioux County Poultrymen
County Extension Director Maurice E. Eldridge reports that de-winging pullets has not benefited most Sioux County poultrymen. Iowa State extension poultryman Paul Walther notes increased costs and possible nest and foot problems, with no proven egg production advantage. He warns against de-winging if it hinders access to roosts nests or waterers.
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Sioux County
Maurice E. Eldridge
Paul Walther
Iowa State University
Walther
New Felco Feeds Unveiled for 1961 Livestock Program
Al Vroonland of Farmers Co Op Elevator Boyden announced Felco’s 1961 livestock and poultry feeding plans. The lineup centers on Felco Sweet Pig Starter with oats sugar and antibiotics, plus updated formulas, vitamins, and a life cycle booklet and calculator to guide swine and poultry programs.
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FELCO
al Vroonland
Farmers Co-Operative
Boyden
Vroonland
Social Security Rep To Visit Orange City In January
A Sioux City district office representative will be at the Orange City Court House on Thursday January 5 from 10 a.m. to noon to explain new amendments that speed insured status and count quarters of coverage since 1937.
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John R Goldman
Sioux City
Iowa
Goldman
Orange City Court House
Local Church Schedules New Year Services and Meetings
Boyden churches publish service times with morning worship at 9 30 and evening praise at 7 45 for First Reformed. St John s Lutheran lists New Year s Eve 7 30 p m and Sunday worship at 8 15 and 10 30 a m with Bible classes and Sunday School. United Presbyterian notes Sunday services at 9 45 for Sunday School 11 00 morning worship 7 30 worship and a 6 30 junior youth. annual congregational meeting Thursday at 7 30 with pot luck supper. New Year s Eve service to feature Rev Henry Schoon.
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First Reformed Church
Henry Schoon
Co. E. Society
United Presbyterian Church
ST. John’s Lutheran
P. A. Hinrichs
John Irwin
County Residents Invest $57,943 In Bonds In November
Residents of Sioux County invested $57,943 in United States savings bonds during November, boosting the eleven month total to $1,012,789 and reflecting ongoing local participation in federal saving programs.
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Sioux County
United States Savings
Savings bonds push urged for Christmas gifts in Iowa
George Dunlop of Orange City, volunteer county chairman, urged investing cash from Christmas gifts or bonuses into savings bonds. Eleven-month Iowa sales reached $125,354,168 at 81 percent of quota, with counties like Lyon, Cherokee, Plymouth, O Brien, and Osceola reporting varied progress and dollar totals.
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Iowa
George Dunlop
Orange City
Volunteer County
Lyon County
Cherokee
Plymouth
O'Brien
Osceola
Three New Assessors on County List
Sioux county announces three changes in its 1961 assessor roster with all new posts filled by relatives. William McCarthy takes Logan township after his father John, Tom Even becomes Alton's assessor, and Hawarden sees Mrs Elmer Lundgren replace her husband who died last year.
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Sioux County
H. Muilenburg
Logan Township
Wm McCarthy
John
Alton
Tom Even
Jay Even
Hawarden
Elmer Lundgren
Court House
Buncombe
Dick Vander Lugt
Capel
Joe Tensen
Center
Ernest Mulder
Eagle
East Orange
J. A. Schilmoeller
Floyd
M. A. Pohlen
Garfield
Jake Grevengoed
Grant
Henry Mansen
Holland
Ted Kaemingk
Lincoln
Douwe de Boer
Logan
William McCarthy
Lynn
Nassau
James Jansen
Plato
Ed Schmidt
Reading
Rock
Herman van Eldik
Sheridan
Anthony Slothouber
Sherman
Elmer van Roekel
Sioux
Ed J. Schmidt
Washington
Richard Obbink
Welcome
West Branch
Ted Kaeming
Boyden
Harold Schafer
Chatsworth
Wm. McCarthy
Granville
Anthony Kokenge
Census figures show town population changes in Northwest Iowa
The Northwest Iowa Mayors Association released a booklet with official census data for all towns in the region with 500 population and up. It covers 1940 1950 and 1960 and includes dates of incorporation and percentage gain or loss over the 20 year span.
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Iowa
Northwest Iowa Mayors Association
Rock Valley Names Lane De Stigter in Sioux Center Race
Local election results show candidate Lane De Stigter winning in Sioux Center with support from Chas. Wynia and Orange City Capital backing. Rock Valley observers note shifting votes as Orange City Capital aligns with the new leadership.
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Rock Valley
Chas. Wynia
Sioux Center
Lane de Stigter
Orange City Capital
Busy Bees 4 H Club Holds Christmas Party at Legion Hall
The Busy Bees 4 H Club met on December 10 at 4 30 p m in the Legion Hall. Eighteen members three leaders and three visitors attended Judy Vande Garde Seanna Bell and Sharilyn Boone. Patty Salmon presided the pledge was recited and 4 H pledge, a potluck followed with Lin da Dethmers at the piano. Bingo and gift exchanges closed the meeting.
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Busy Bees
Legion Hall
Judy Vande Garde
Seanna Bell
Sharilyn Boone
Patty Salmon
Linda Dethmers
Linda van Ommeren
Delores Gordon
Noreen Bell
Sharilyn Freeze
Donna Vande Garde
Karen Sitters
Bonnie Horn
Janet Green
Connie Postma
Ellen Vermeer
Diane Boone
Linda Moret
Nancy Postma
Myrna Schelling
Valerie van Diepen
Boyden Scouts Hold Christmas Party
The Boy Scouts at Boyden and Scout Master Larry Salmon held a Christmas party Monday night at the local gym. All Scouts attended an evening of games and a gift exchange. Mrs. Arlo Zimmerman served lunch and Mr. Peter Vis provided the pop. A grand time was reported by all.
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Boyden
Larry Salmon
Arlo Zimmerman
Peter Vis
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Edgar Ver Meer
Ed Walinga
Poland
John E. de Wit
Rock Rapids
Lambert Kooiker
F. H. Lyon
Inwood
L. B. van Batavia
Black Poland China Boat
Wm. Hoksbergen
John A de Groot
Harold Wissink
FLBA
Sheldon
Leonard Rensink
Nutrona
E. and J. Produce
Jake Plaster
B & H Ford Sales
Alton Cement Works
de Jong
Vander Schaaf
Boyden Churches
Awww
Federal Bars
Alton Eer
Boyden Ween
Hospers Ee
Orange’ City
Rock ‘Valley
Sanborn
Boyden Boy Scouts
Farmer's Co-Op Assn
Safeway
Chex
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