04 Feb 1943
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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1943
Page
1
The Annual Meeting of the stockholders will be held Wednesday February 10 1948 at 1 80 o clock in the Town Hall Boyden Iowa. Directors to be elected two and any other business. By order of the Board C Vaandrager Secretary.
Mr and Mrs Emil Stegeman with children Loren and Lavonne visited at the home of Mrs Johann Stegeman in Sibley for supper on Sunday.
Wanted an ambitious person to manage renewals and new subscriptions for The American Home. Easy pleasant work with big commissions. Spare time only required. Write today to Director Sales Division The American Home Magazine Corporation 251 Fourth Avenue New York NY.
Debts and demands collected on notes judgments mortgages or accounts with 35 years of experience. Free initial contact and references provided. Write R C Valentine Co Marshalltown Iowa for collection services.
Announce your wedding with printed or engraved notices of distinction. Choose from many styles and quality options offered by The Reporter for a refined keepsake.
Mr and Mrs Herman Rolfe celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary at home Sunday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Schaffer Mrs John Rolfe Sr of Sheldon Mr and Mrs George Horn Mr and Mrs John Rolfe and Roger.
Notice to Stockholders announces the annual meeting of the Farmers Cooperative Association of Boyden Iowa on Tuesday February 16 1948 at 1 PM in the Town Hall. The annual report will be read and other business transacted. Prizes will be awarded. members urged to attend. H M Scholten Secretary
Pvt Henry Van Veldhuizen writes from Fort Riley Kansas expressing pride in basic training at the Cavalry Replacement Training Center. He notes shooting practice and earning expert marks in machine gun and sharpshooter in rifle and pistol while learning motor duties driving a half ton truck. A separate item mentions The Mission Band of the Re formed church quilting at Mrs S Van Rooyens home.
Word reached here that Adrian Dickevers has been transferred from Gainsville Georgia to the Ordnance Section at Kelly Field Texas. He will report to duty there and assume new duties in the ordnance division as directed by the army.
Orange City warns rationing office not open to the public before noon. War Ration Books Two distributed statewide total 2 626 000 to local boards for later distribution in Iowa. Registration dates to be announced. six day window. Coupon No 11 for three pounds to March 15. Coupon No 28 coffee one pound to Feb 7. Coupon No 25 coffee one pound from Feb 8, 1948. Age 15 or over earns one pound coffee. age 14 earns none.
The document lists coupons for Thermal Period No 3 good until Feb 22 and No 4 good until Apr 17, each 11 gallons. It also notes First Inspection Deadlines for Class A ration on March 31, Class B C or Bulk coupons on Feb 28, and Commercial Vehicles Inspection due by Feb 28.
Gasoline A book coupon No 4 expires March 21 with values listed as A B C D E R T-1 and T-2 coupons. The text shows quantities of gallons including 4 gallons 14 gallons and 5 gallons across the coupon types.
The Boyden high school Sophomore class will host a 6 40 dinner for board members and faculty at the school this Thursday evening.
Proceedings list induction and classification actions from January 20 and 27 1943. Gerrit J. Schneider and Gerrit Korthals of Boyden appear in Class 1-C and 4-C statuses while John Henry Rohde of Boyden is listed in Class 2-C agricultural classification.
From Boyden Iowa, registrants Logan A. Vanden Brink and Louis John Peter Winter will travel for Army medical examination on February 11. If declared fit, they will return for a week furlough before active duty.
Bill Gorzeman and Bert Nash were visitors in Sheldon Saturday evening, greeting locals and sharing updates during their brief stop in town.
Hugh A. Kelsey D D president of Sterling College Sterling Kansas will give a series of messages at the United Presbyterian Church Boyden Iowa from February 22 to 28. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. William Meyn were Sioux City business callers Tuesday, stopping by local firms and meeting executives during their visit.
The Sioux County Chapter of the American Red Cross shipped 61 sweaters 4 hamlets 3 mufflers 15 pairs wristlets 2 pairs gloves 30 men’s pyjamas 39 ladies slips 57 ladies blouses 5 girls dresses and 3 girls shirts to St. Louis Missouri. Throughout 1942 the chapter delivered 1281 garments with many still in production and sweaters available to soldiers via Commanding Officers or the Red Cross Field Director.
For home or investment, well improved farms and ranches in vicinity Mitchell South Dakota priced from 20 to 40 dollars per acre with easy terms if desired. Write W L Comstock Commercial Bank Building Mitchell SD.
Farmers Co op Creamery Assn in Hull Iowa lists ice cream at 95 cents per gallon for five gallons or more and one dollar per gallon for under five. No extra charge for flavors, deliveries offered within reasonable distances. Phone 185.
Farmers urged to overhaul and repair equipment now as new machinery is scarce in 1943. With repair workers reassigned to defense and army duties, dealers should be informed of needs and surplus gear to secure parts and prevent later delays.
The Geo Reimers family visited Sunday evening at the Albert Balkema home in Orange City, sharing a social gathering with neighbors and friends.
Chester Sitter and Warren Vanden Brink returned Tuesday to their home from California where they had been employed in defense work. They are both awaiting their calls to military service.
Mrs Bernard Peters accepts a crate of oranges sent by her sister in law Mrs Louis Grant of Lemon Cove California. The gift underscores family ties across California counties.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Vande Hoef and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Notting of Edgerton Minnesota spent Friday evening in the Steve Hulstein home at Sioux Center.
Mr and Mrs Jake Westra spent Tuesday evening in the Jake Nels home at Sheldon, a quiet local gathering noted by neighbors. The event involved a casual social visit with no disruptions or incidents reported.
The Young Women's Missionary Society met Monday evening with Marjorie VanHoute to discuss upcoming activities and plans for outreach in the community.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Runia of Lake Wilson Minnesota were Thursday visitors in the Gerrit Bothof home.
Mrs Albert Dethmers and Mrs Nell Casemier called Wednesday at the Walter Ver Hoef residence in Sanbern for a social visit.
Willis G. Vanderburg spent the past week in Des Moines conducting business activities.
Wayne Horn named in an Award of Merit by Beech Aircraft Corporation in Wichita Kansas for efficiency leadership and training ability. Award dated January 1 1948 with note of upcoming bomber production. Walter S Beech presiding.
Benj Edward Van Zanten received appointment at Starrett Bros. in Sheldon to work in the grocery section. He began the new role on Wednesday after months of driving a truck locally for Wm. Janzen.
A knitting class met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Vergil Smiths home and invites any woman to join. Mrs Dickevers and Mrs Schortinghuis offer instruction, asking attendees to bring their own yarn and needles.
The Bridge Club gathered Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Vergil Smith for a social session.
The engagement of Miss Caro line Vos to Corp Milo Jacobsma of Sibley was announced this week Tuesday. Jacobsma is stationed at Fort Sam Houston Texas. Miss Vos will continue to serve at the local post office.
Mr and Mrs John Hollander visited Friday evening at the Herman Schuett home to spend time with friends.
Henry Stegemann and Miss Ida Deutch accompanied Miss Anna Schedtler to Sioux Falls South Dakota on Wednesday where Miss Schedtler received professional medical treatment.
Wesley Keizer and Neil spent Sunday with Grandma Heittriter at her home in a family gathering highlight.
Report notes residents calling from their parental homes in Hall County on Saturday, with brief intake details and local observations collected by reporters.
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