Bride School Friday at Town Hall for public
The School for Brides opens Friday afternoon at Town Hall with the same program as last week. No admission. a Silver Tea will be served. Call Mrs Wargowsky if you have a wedding gown for the parade.
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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1938
Page
1
Library Board Elects Officers at Mrs Schortinghuis Home
The Library Board elected officers including Librarian Mrs Jacob Van Diepen Jr and Secretary Mrs S Schortinghuis with President pro tem Mrs Willis Vanderbure. Terms assigned by lot span six, four, and two years for named members. Monthly meetings planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Schortinghuis
Jacob van Diepen, Jr
Willis Vanderbure
Lot
Jacob VanDiepen, Jr
Arthur Roggen
Willis Vanderburg
Pollock
Visit to ill Mrs Van Stryland and recovering Mr Scholten
Rev and Mrs Brink visited Sheldon on Tuesday afternoon. They called on Mrs G Van Stryland who is quite ill. The visit also included Mr G Scholten who is recovering nicely from his operation.
Rob Moret Couple Attends Event at Schreuder Home
Mr and Mrs Rob Moret were collars at the Paul Schreuder home Sunday evening in a social gathering noted by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Moret
Paul Schreuder
Local Fish Fry Draws Six Community Members
Marvin Stutzman Nick De Haas Art Heitritter William Gorzeman Henry DeJong and Herman Stegeman enjoyed a fish fry Friday evening in a simple community gathering reflecting local social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Stutzman
Nick de Haas
Art Heitritter
William Gorzeman
Henry DeJong
Herman Stegeman
Funeral of Mrs Von Stelten Attended by Kamminga Kooiman
Mr. and Mrs. R. Kamminga and Mrs. Gerrit P. Kooiman attended the funeral of Mrs. Von Stelten in Edgerton Minnesota on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Kamminga
Gerrit P. Kooiman
von Stelten
Edgerton, Minn
Vander burg couple attend Lincoln dinner in Orange City
Mr and Mrs Willis G Vander burg attended the Lincoln dinner in Orange City on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis G. Vanderburg
Lincoln
Orange City
Hull guests join Wegter and Ver Steeg for weekend visit
Miss Johanna Wegter and Ver non Ver Steeg of Hull visited Sunday evening with Ver Steeg’s uncle and aunt. They spent time with Mr and Mrs Marinus Bomgaars near Middleburg during the weekend gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Wegter
Vernon Ver Steeg
Hull
Marinus Bomgaars
Middleburg
Arthur and Mrs Miller Dine with Morse at Sheldon Home
Mr and Mrs Arthur Miller were Sunday dinner guests at the Chas Morse home in Sheldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Arthur Miller
Chas Morse
Sheldon
Landhuis Family Visits Herman Korsel Home Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. John Landhuis and their daughter visited Sunday evening in the Herman Korsel home at George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Landhuis
Herman Korselman
George
Boyden Women’s Citizen Ship Club Serves Lunch at Meeting
The Boyden Women’s Citizen Ship Club provided the luncheon during the annual meeting of the Farmers Co-Op Association on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden Women’s Citizenship Club
Farmers Co-Op. Association
Don Allen Serves as Sunday Caller at Rob Moret Home
Don Allen acted as the Sunday caller at the Rob Moret residence, engaging in local social duties and hosting visitors in the community setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Allen
Rob Moret
Kappa Zeta Aid Funds For Business Education
The Kappa Zeta sorority under Mrs. Margaret Koenig offers an education fund to assist students pursuing business studies. Applicants must be high school graduates with honor ratings or in the top third of their class. A limited number of 1938 grants will allow study at a junior college or private business school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Zeta
Margaret Koenig
Des Moines
Iowa
Boyden Reporter Editor Vanderburg Listed in Masthead
The Boyden Reporter credits Willis G. Vanderburg as editor and notes publication every Friday morning with second class mail entry at the Boyden post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
Special Meeting Notice for Sioux County Landowners
County-wide conference in the Skating Rink at Sioux Center on Wednesday Feb 23 at 1 30 p m to decide on a united effort against discriminatory taxes. Tell your neighbor and bring him to the meeting. Committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County
Sioux Center
Douglas-Horn Couple Wed in LeMars Ceremony
Mrs. Anna Douglas of Los Angeles and Wayne Horn son of Mr and Mrs Late Horn both of Boyden were married in LeMars on Thursday. They have no definite plans for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Douglas
Los Angeles
Calif
Wayne
Late Horn
Boyden
LeMars
500 Club Meets At Lack Home On Saturday Evening
The 500 Club gathered at the residence of Supt. and Mrs. Elmer Lack on Saturday evening with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Arie Roggen, Mr. and Mrs. John Dethmers, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Meester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
500 Club
Supt
Elmer Lack
Arie Roggen
John Dethmers
Herman Meester
Reverend Brink Visits Board Meeting in Orange City
Rev Brink attended a Board meeting in Orange City on Tuesday and met with Mr James Bosman who is improving and staying with relatives for a few days before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Brink
Orange City
James Bosman
Bosman
Obituary of Gietrich W. Schloetje at Sheldon 85
Henry Schloetje’s father Gietrich W. Schloetje died at his Sheldon home Saturday at 85. Funeral services were held at Saint Paul’s Lutheran church on Monday. Henry was his only son. A complete obituary of the former Boyden pioneer will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schloetje
Gietrich W. Schloetje
Sheldon
Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church
Henry
Boyden
Meyn Family Dines at Sheldon Home
Mr. and Mrs. William Meyn and their son Kenneth were dinner guests Sunday in the Peter Meyn home at Sheldon, sharing a family meal and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Meyn
Kenneth
Peter Meyn
Sheldon
Sanborn visitor Tena Elgersma at Jacob Brouwer home
Tena Elgersma of Sanborn visits the Jacob Brouwer residence, staying as a guest during a local social call at the Brouwer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tena Elgersma
Sanborn
Jacob Brouwer
Mrs Kidred Herder Visits Timmers Home
Mrs Kidred Herder visited the parental home of Mr and Mrs Sam Timmers on Wednesday of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidred Herder
Sam Timmers
Brower Cousin Weds Jeanette Brouwer at Sheldon
Mr and Mrs Jake Brower attended the marriage of his cousin Miss Jeanette Brouwer to John Bos at Sheldon on Wednesday. They will reside on the farm six miles east and two miles north of Sioux Center. His parents, now on the farm, will move to Sioux Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Brower
Jeanette Brouwer
John Bos
Sheldon
Sioux Center
Bert Nash and John Rensink Guests at Gillespie Home
Bert Nash and John Rensink were hosted Wednesday evening by Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Gillespie for Bridge at their residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Nash
John Rensink
Bridge
DeJong Farewell Party Honoring Reformed Church Couple
Sunday School teachers and families with Rev and Mrs John Brink plan a farewell party for Mr and Mrs H DeJong. The couple will move to Newkirk on March first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brink
the Reformed Church
H. DeJong
Ministers Meet In Boyden
Dr Frederick Zimmerman of New York and Rev Brunsting with Rev Vis addressed a Boyden gathering of ministers and lay members in a special session The keynote was Zimmers message Gods Challenge To You drawn from Ezekial 22 14
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Zimmerman
New York
Board of Domestic Missions of the Reformed Church
Brunsting
Vis
Zimmerman
Sioux Farm Loan Association Holds Election at Hawkeye Hotel
The Sioux Farm Loan Association, linked with the Federal Land Bank of Omaha, met at the Hawkeye Hotel in Orange City on Tuesday with about 450 Sioux county members. Gt Slobe serves as secretary treasurer and H M Scholten was elected director. Nearby attendees included Henry Schloetje Leonard Rensink Tos Koele W Boelsma Hubert Boender Jake DeZeeuw Jake Vande Hoef and H M Scholten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Farm Loan Association
Hawkeye Hotel
Orange City
Federal Land Bank
Omaha
Nebraska
Sioux County
Gt. Slobe
H. M. Scholten
Boyden
Messrs
Henry Schloetje
Leonard Rensink
Tos Ko
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Meets at Church Basement
Mrs. Eldora Heitritter will host the United Presbyterian Ladies Aid meeting in the church basement on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Heitritter
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Thursay
DeBoer Couple Welcome Baby Girl Saturday Evening
Mr and Mrs Peter DeBoer announce the birth of a daughter with Dr Gillespie in attendance over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter DeBoer
Dr. Gillespie
Local visitors arrive from California last week Wednesday
Connie Haspels Anne Bur eraaff and Mrs Anne Douglas and son arrived from California last week Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Haspels
Anne Bureraaff
Anne Douglas and Son
California
Mrs Satie and Daughters Visit Relative in Sheldon
Mrs Neil Satie and her daughters Eleanor and June stayed at the home of Mrs Dykema, the mother of Mrs Satie, in Sheldon during a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Satie
Eleanor
June
Mrs. Dykema
Sheldon
Mrs Ten Hove Death Report From Holland Reaches Mrs Timmers
Mrs. Sam Timmers learned from Holland that her sister-in-law Mrs. John Ten Hove had died. The notice records a family bereavement reaching across the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Timmers
Holland
John Ten Hove
Gasoline Dealers Promote Alcohol Blend to Boost Farm Market
At Sioux City last week Albert Dethmers H.1 Schol ten Peter Kruse Tyse Koele and Walter Diekevers heard how an alcohol blend saves mileage and reduces engine heat. The blend is farm produced, offering a new market for corn and grains. Boyden Co op planned to sell it via pumps and trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dethmers
H.1 Scholten
Peter Kruse
Tyse Koele
Walter Diekevers
Sioux City
Boyden Co-op
Els
Hospital Patients Returning Home From Convalescence
Convalescent patients at Sheldon Hospital include Gerhard Scholten and Mrs. Bertha Koepnick along with Mrs. Richard Sneller of Rock Valley, Mrs. John Veldhuizen, Laura Kruse, and Mildred Huisman of Boyden. Miss Kruse and Miss Huisman may go home this week after 15 weeks recovering from an automobile accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon Hospital
Gerhard Scholten
Bertha Koepnick
Richard Sneller
Rock Valley
John Veldhuizen
Laura Kruse
Mildred Huisman
Boyden
Miss Kruse
Miss Huisman
Mrs Jacksons Dinner Guests List
The Misses Ruthye and Maud Jackson hosted a Sunday evening dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Miller Mr. and Mrs. William Meyn and their son Kenneth Mr. and Mrs. Jake Van Diepen Jr Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Vanderbure and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wargowsky and their son Bobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthye
Maud Jackson
A. E. Miller
William Meyn
Kenneth
Jake van Diepen Jr
W. G. Vanderbure
Wm. Wargowsky
Bobby
Zwagerman Scholten call on Sioux Falls trip
Mr and Mrs Jake Zwagerman of Hospers and Mr and Mrs H M Scholten were business callers in Sioux Falls South Dakota on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Zwagerman
Hospers
H. M. Scholten
Sioux Falls
Library Board Meeting At Mrs S Schortinghuis Home
The Library Board met at the home of Mrs S Schortinghuis on Tuesday evening to discuss ongoing library services and potential/community outreach efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Schortinghuist
Bible Study Class Meets at Mrs Buren Home
The Bible Study Class of the United Presbyterian Church gathered at the home of Mrs. Buren for a session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Van Leeu Wenonson Charles Visits Wargowsky Home
Mr and Mrs Jake Van Leeu wen son Charles of Rocke Rapids were callers Sunday at the Wm Wargowsky home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake van Leeuwen
Charles
Rocke Rapids
Wm. Wargowsky
Omaha visitors spend weekend at Kwiklkel home
Mrs. Lott Brady and her sons Jack and Bobby and Miss Billy Wilson of Omaha Nebraska were weekend visitors in the home of William Kwiklkel.
Bert Nash Visited Stegeman Family on Sunday Afternoon
Bert Nash stopped by the home of Mrs. John Stegeman and her daughters Sunday afternoon for a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Nash
John Stegeman
Mrs. Lute Horn Hosts Family Dinner Honoring Son and Wife
Mrs. Lute Horn entertained at a family dinner Friday afternoon honoring her son and his wife Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Horn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lute Horn
Mrs
Wayne Horn
Mrs Ben Grooters and Son Lorrain Callers in Sheldon
Mrs Ben Grooters and her son Lorrain were visitors in Sheldon on Saturday, stopping to call on acquaintances and observe local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Grooters
Son Lorrain
Sheldon
John Ver Hoef Visits Orange City Relatives
John Ver Hoef of Orange City is visiting local relatives, spending time with family members in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ver Hoef
Orange City
Bouma to Auction Farm Equipment and Livestock
One of the territory’s largest farm sales is set for Tuesday March 8 with Mr. O P Bouma selling farm equipment and live stock at public auction. The Reporter handles advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Bouma
Sunday Evening Callers at the Ben Grooters Home
Mr and Mrs Dick DeGroot visited the Ben Grooters on Sunday evening, serving as callers in a social visit context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Dick DeGroot
Ben Grooters
Funeral services held for Mrs Jake Jans
Mrs. Jake Jans died after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the First Reformed Church on Thursday afternoon. She leaves ten children and a husband. Jans had been blind for several years and had battled cancer, yet remained cheerful. An obituary will be published later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Jake Jans
Jans
Break In At Boyden High School Reports Theft Attempt
A break in at Boyden schoolhouse left desks rummaged and money untouched. An attempt to pry open the superintendent’s office door was also made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
Miss Verilyn Verrips Visits Allen Youngsmn Home
Miss Verilyn Verrips is visiting the Allen Youngsmn home in Rock Valley this week, joining local residents for a sequence of social calls and light activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verilyn Verrips
Allen Youngsmn
Rock Valley
Party at Masonic Temple in Sheldon Attended Monday Evening
A social gathering took place Monday evening at the Masonic Temple in Sheldon with attendees from the community. Details are limited but the event highlighted local social ties and civic involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Miller
Masonic Temple
Sheldon
Ralph Dean of Nashua Serves as Boyden Caller
Ralph Dean of Nashua acted as a Boyden caller on Wednesday morning, according to local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Dean
Nashua
Suy Van Corter Heads to Iowa City for Medical Care
Suy Van Corter departed early Wednesday for Iowa City to receive treatment at the state hospital. He travels for medical attention and is expected to undergo care at the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suy van Corter
Iowa City
State Hospital
Sheldon Callers Visit Mrs Van Houte and Daughters
Mrs Henry Van Houte and her daughters Betty and Marjorie hosted Sheldon callers along with Esther Miazgar and Eunice De Jong on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van Houte
Betty
Marjorie
Esther Miazgar
Eunice de Jong
Sat
Joyce Kool Celebrates Second Birthday at Emma Stutzman Home
Mr and Mrs Frank Connor and granddaughters Frances and Joyce Kool of Sanborn and Jim Kool of Alton were Sunday guests in the Mrs Emma Stutzman home in honor of Joyce s second birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Connor
Frances
Joyce Kool
Sanborn
Jim Kool
Alton
Emma Stutzman
Joyce
Mrs Roetzel Visits Kate Pitstielk Home Over Weekend
Mrs John Roetzel of Hospers spent from Thursday to Sunday in the Mrs Kate Pitstielk home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roetzel of
Hospers
Kate Pitstielk
DeValois Family Week End Visit In Sheldon
Don DeValois spent the weekend in Sheldon with his father Dr. C A DeValois visiting local friends and attending community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don DeValois
Sheldon
Dr. C. A. DeValois
For Sale 1928 Dodge Sedan in Good Shape
For sale a 1928 Dodge sedan described as in good shape. Includes 1938 license plates. Contact Marvin Green in Boyden to inquire. PD
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Green
Boyden
Starkweathers and Starkweather Family Dine with Mrs Pitstick
Mr and Mrs Fred Starkweather Jr and their sons Tommy and Jerry along with F L Starkweather Sr were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mrs Kate Pitstick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Starkweather Jr
Tommy and
Jerry
F. L. Starkweather, Sr
Kate Pitstick
Change in Tax Laws Promoted by Sioux Center Landowner
Jacob Moss of near Sioux Center urges reform in tax policy at a Sioux Center meeting on February 22. He argues independent district farmers bear a heavier burden than township owners, citing an example of four dollars tax per acre against six fifty rent, leaving little for investors. He seeks an equitable plan though specifics are not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Moss
Sioux Center
Moss
Reverend Monsma to Speak on KMA Radio Saturday
Rev Martin Monsma of the Second Christian Reformed Church in Pella Iowa is scheduled to speak on radio station KMA Shenandoah Saturday morning February 19 at 9 45. This is the first in a series of Saturday morning broadcasts and will continue only if there is popular demand. Listeners are invited to write to KMA to express interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Monsma
Second Christian Reformed Church
Pella
Iowa
KMA
Shenandoah
Wanted Experienced Girl for Housework in Sheldon IA
Help wanted advertisement seeking an experienced girl for housework. Listed by Mrs R L Sterrett of Sheldon Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Starrett
Sheldon, Iowa
Vanden Brink Family Visits Mrs Nel Vanden Brink
Mr and Mrs S G Vanden Brink and family called on the former mother Mrs Nel Vanden Brink in Sheldon Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. G. Vanden Brink
Nel Vanden Brink
Sheldon
Beloit Brinkman Hayes Spent Sunday in Sheldon Area
Lorraine Beloit and Lloyd Brinkman of Matlock and Laurence Hayes of Sheldon spent Sunday in the George Mazgar area for a social outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Beloit
Lloyd Brinkman
Matlock
Laurence Hayes
Sheldon
George Mazgar
Birthday Visit At Dekker Home Highlights Local Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Len Vander Hoeven, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Westra, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kwikkel with families visited the Bastian Dekker home Friday evening to celebrate Mr. Dekker's birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Vander Hoeven
Jake Westra
Wm. Kwikkel
Bastian Dekker
Mr. Dekker
Howard Salie Reported On Sick List This Week
Local brief notes that Howard Salie is listed as sick this week, with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Salie
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