Boys Sectional Tournament Play Opens Monday
The first round of the State Boys A Sectional Tournament is set for Monday evening with games at Sioux Center. Lower bracket matchups include Floyd Valley versus West Sioux at 6 30 p m Boyden Hall against Western Christian Hull at 7 45 p m and Maurice Orange City against Rock Valley at 9 00 p m.
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Sioux Center
Floyd Valley
Alton
West Sioux
Hawarden
Boyden Hall
Western Christian of
Hull
Maurice-Orange City
Rock Valley
Rock Rapids
George
West Lyon
Inwood
Central Lyon
Sibley
Boyden-Hull
Western Christian High Basketball Results Past Week
Western Christian High teams earned multiple wins over Rock Valley with the A team 63 50 and B team 40 20. Girls fell to Archer 45 44 in overtime. A and B boys beat and lost to Augustus Academy 74 65 and 35 28. Next up they face Boyden Hull in Sioux Center at 7 45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley High School
Hull
Western Christian High
Western
Rock Valley
Archer
Goongege Cheux
George
Augustana Academy
Canton
South Dakota
Boyden-Hull
Sioux Center
Money Not Claimed in Boyden Saturday Drawing
Saturday afternoon drawing at Boyden offered $25 cash. Mrs. Wm. L. Moret was named but absent to claim the money. Two more drawings of $25 each are scheduled for Saturday February 20 at 3:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
Wm. L. Moret
Book for School Board Members Now Distributed
Two University of Iowa educators co author a guide for Iowa school boards The Iowa Association of School Boards published The Iowa School Board Member A Guide to Better Boardsmanship Co authors Sr Knezevich and H C DeKock associate professors of education at The State University of Iowa Don Foster executive director of the association named an advisory committee to aid the project Planning began in fall 1957 About 5000 copies have been printed for distribution to Iowa school board members
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
University of Iowa
Iowa Association of School Boards
Iowa School Board
Sr. Knezevich
H. C. DeKock
State University of Iowa
Knezevich
Don Foster
Foster
Lincoln Farm Bureau Women Will Meet Friday
Lincoln Township Farm Bureau Women’s Group meets Friday February 19 at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Ben J Bonestrop with Mrs Cynthia Vander Zwaag as co host. Program includes Broiling Lesson led by Mrs Richard Kuipers and Mrs Isaac Kuipers. roll call Patriotic Thought. devotions by Mrs Richard Kuipers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Township Farm Bureau Women's Group
Ben J. Bonestrop
Cynthia Vander Zwaag
Richard Kuipers
Isaac Kuipers
Cancer Workshop Draws Cherokee County Women
County women from Rock Valley Granville Sioux County and Crusade chairmen attended a cancer workshop in Cherokee last week. The event prepared participants for the April Crusade and featured leaders from the Ameri can Cancer Society and local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee
L. R. Hegg
American Cancer Society
Sioux County
Edwin Miller
Oscar Miller
Albert van Beek
Rock Valley
E. B. Grossmann
W. K. Price
Peter Gaul
Paul Goergen
Granville
Northwestern to meet tourney winner on KLEM broadcast
Northwestern College Orange City Iowa will face the winner of the Clinton Keokuk game in the Iowa State Junior College Basketball Tournament on Thursday February 18 at 2 00 pm broadcast from Webster City over station KLEM. Northwestern earned a bye as conference champions and holds an 11 1 conference 15 1 season record. This is Northwestern's last year in the Junior College tournament before joining the Tri State Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern College
Orange City
Iowa
Webster City
KLEM
Northwestern
Tri-State Association
Legion Auxiliary Unit 272 Boyden to Meet Feb 29
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 272 Boyden will meet Monday February 29 at 8 00 pm in the Legion Hall. Mrs Tony Slothouber and Mrs Peter Vis will present a program with Mr Joe A Horn showing photos from his trip to Russia. Guests welcome. Hostesses are Mrs Dwight Blankers and Mrs Glenn Blankers.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Boyden
Legion Hall
Tony Slothouber
Peter Vis
Joe A. Horn
Russia
Dwight Blankers
Glenn Blankers
Bake Sale by Boyden Hull Junior Class
The Junior Class of Boyden Hull Community School sponsors a bake sale on Saturday February 20 at the Kooiker Chevrolet Garage in Hull. Sale starts at 10 00 a m.
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Boyden- Hull
Kooiker Chevrolet
Hull
De Groot 40th Wedding Anniversary Observed in Hull
Mr and Mrs Peter J De Groot of Hull will observe their 40th wedding anniversary Friday February 19 1960 at the Fellowship Hall American Reformed Church The couple married February 20 1920 at the home of the late Mr and Mrs K Nettinga Perkins Iowa They are parents of five children Sylvia Henry Gaalswyk Don ald Kenneth Judie Foreman Paul They farmed near Perkins and Hull before settling in Hull They request no gifts
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Peter J. de Groot
Hull
American Reformed Church
K. Nettinga
Perkins
Iowa
J. H. Kregel
Sylvia
Henry W. Gaalswyk
Buena Park
California
Donald
Kenneth
Doon
Judie
Marvin Foreman
Akron
Paul
De Wilds Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary At Home
Mr and Mrs John De Wild marked their 30th anniversary with a family gathering at their home on February 12. Relatives attending included their children Wilfred Meyer La Donna and many extended family members from Hull Boyden Orange City Rock Rapids and other nearby towns. A noon lunch was served with help from Mrs N Vander Lee and Mrs S Sybesma. gifts were given to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John de Wild
Wilfred Meyer
la Donna
L. R. Kooiker
Conrad de Wild
Henry W. de Wild
Gerrit Nettinga
Orville
Hull
Albert de Wild
Boyden
Dick Wissink
M. J. van Wyk
Orange City
Norman van der Lee
Roland
Rock Rapids
Stanley Sybesma
Myrna
Wanda
N. Vander Lee
S. Sybesma
Meyer
de Wild
Auxiliary Unit 380 Hull Meeting Highlights Hosts and Initiations
Auxiliary Unit 380 met Thursday evening in the Legion Room of the Community Memorial Building. Hostesses Dora Vande Garde Virginia Kooiker and Jeanette Boogerd led initiation of Mathilda Moss Esther Vande Stouwe Viola Goeringer and Wilmina Kleene. A bake sale was set for March 12 and the County Meeting announced for March 21. Ada Droog read an article as several hymns were sung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Weegman-Keele Unit No. 380
Legion Room
Community Memorial
Dora Vande Garde
Virginia Kooiker
Jeanette Boogerd
Mathilda Moss
Esther Vande Stouwe
Viola Goeringer
Wilmina Kleene
Entries Being Received For Science Fair At Westmar
Entries are coming in for the science fair at Westmar College with a March 19 deadline for postmarks February 19 1960. Seventh through twelfth graders compete for scholarships and awards including the William C Nell Science scholarship to the top senior and top three in both divisions. One exhibit per student made by the entrant only. The day includes setup 930 am to noon lunch noon to 1 pm displays noon to 5 pm banquet at 530 pm in Weidler Hall with Dr Jack Chesnutt as speaker. Exhibitors pay 2 00 registration fee tickets for others 150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmar College
William C. Nell
Weidler Hall
Jack Chesnutt
Cherokee Mental Hospital
Arnold Thompson
le Mars
Towa
Boyden Couple Observes 25th Anniversary in Sheldon
Mr and Mrs Henry L Moret of Boyden celebrated their silver wedding anniversary Monday February 15 at the Sheldon Community Building They were married February 15 1935 in Boyden by the late Rev J W Brink The couple and their family live near Boyden where Mr Moret works at the Co Op Elevator and Mrs Moret teaches in the public school They have one daughter Marilyn and two grandsons The event featured a silver red and white bridal table and a luncheon served cafeteria style with several relatives and friends in attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Moret
Boyden
Sheldon
Bertha Bosman
J W. Brink
Middleburg
Iowa
Myron Klienwolterink
John Veen
Deloris Veen
Mary Ellen Salmon
Brenda Mieras
Patricia Baartman
Ellen Uittenbogaard
Ed Baartman
Central College Symphonic Band Includes Two Hullites
The Central College 68 piece Symphonic Band opened the year with a Feb 6 concert featuring Hull Iowa natives Nyla Rozeboom on flute and Janice Van Veldhuizen. The program spanned classical and pops selections and a second concert is set for Apr 23.
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Central College
Hullites
Nyla Rozeboom
Janice van Veldhuizen
Hull
Iowa
Request Program At Boyden Church
A program will be presented Sunday February 21 at 7 30 p m at the First Reformed Church in Boyden. Sponsored by the Home Mission Circle the show features numbers requested by shut ins and interested residents. The public is welcome to attend this fine program.
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First Reformed
Boyden
Home Mission Circle
Boyden Junior Auxiliary Meeting Planned for Saturday
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary Unit 272 Boyden will convene Saturday February 20 at 3 00 pm in the Legion Hall Boyden Leaders include hostesses Pam and Brenda Phelps and a Roll Call themed Valentine s Day.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Boyden
Legion Hall
Reed to assume duties as Central College assistant comptroller
Fred C Reed, longtime Boyden Hull Commercial Teacher, will take the post of Assistant Comptroller at Central College in Pella Iowa. He will begin in late March after three years at Hull High School where he earned widespread commendation.
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Fred C. Reed
Boyden-Hull
Central
Fred C Reed
A Bull
Central Colllge
Pella
Iowa
Central College
Reed
Hull
Funeral Service Set for Mr Cornelius Elbers in Hull
Funeral services for Cornelius Gase Elbers are scheduled Friday at 1 00 p m at the home and 1 30 p m at First Reformed Church Hull with burial in Hope cemetery Pallbearers include Nick Slager Heinie Beckman Ben Vander Kooi Pete Dykstra Al Vroonland and John Ten Haken Elbers died Monday night at 9 00 at his son Henrys home born August 5 1873 in Den Helder Netherlands he immigrated to the United States at 18 and settled north of Orange City IA Married Johanna Wiechers February 22 1905 three sons John Henry Jake survive along with 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren His wife died October 23 1950 and he was predeceased by his parents and four sisters
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Cornelius (Gase) Elbers
First Reformed
Hull
In Hope
N. Rozeboom
Nick Slager
Heinie Beckman
Ben Vander Kooi
Pete Dykstra
al Vroonland
John Ten Haken
Cornelius el
Schafer Anniversary Notables Honor Boyden Couple
Mr and Mrs Frank N Schafer of Boyden observed their 55th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on February 15. Married February 15 1905 the couple has four daughters 23 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A large family attended with many grandchildren and relatives visiting from surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank N. Schafer
Boyden
Lawrence Doorenbos
Roy Schafer
Herman Rohlfs
al van Roekel
Ted Doorenbos
Glenn Doorenbos
Merlin
George
Rosela Doorenbos
Steven
Sandra
Sheldon
Ray Rohlfs
Debbie
LeRoy Rohlfs
Darrell
Duane
Doris Schafer
Harlan
Beverly Doorenbos
Donna
Carolyn
Sharon
Elwin
Kenneth
Dwight
Linda Doorenbos
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Operation
Louis Van Ginkel thanks friends for cards letters gifts and flowers received after his operation in Iowa City. The deeds of kindness gave rays of sunshine during lonely hours.
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Iowa City
Louis van Ginkel
Sioux Center takes 61 47 win over Boyden Hull in week finale
Sioux Center defeated Boyden Hull 61 47 after a close start with an 8 7 opening. The 15 9 first quarter gave way to a 41 36 third quarter as Boyden Hull fought back but could not close the gap. Warren Mouw led defense and rebounding, while Freerks scored 7 points for Boyden Hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Center
Boyden-Hull
Sioux
Warren Mouw
Primghar
Séim
Sutherland
Calumet
Zuiderhof
Groeters
James Freerks
Boyden Farmers Co op Assn Holds Annual Meeting
The Boyden Farmers Co-Operative Association held its annual meeting in the Boyden-Hull School Gymnasium in Boyden on Wednesday February 17. A full report will follow in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden Farmers Co-op Ass’n
Boyden
Premiums and Evening Programs at Sioux County Youth Fair
The Sioux County Youth Fair Board, meeting in February, outlined plans for the August 8–11 fair in Sioux Center. The Royal United Show will headline the midway and evening programs on August 9 and 10, sponsored by the Youth Fair and County Farm Bureau, with Thursday evening activities aided by the Sioux Center Civic Club. Up to 3500 in premiums was approved, including 1300 for the Girls division and additional payments for wood working plant collections insect collections forestry and electrical projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County Youth Fair Board
Sioux Center
Maurice E. Eldridge
Royal United
Royal United Attractions
Youth Fair
Sioux County County Farm Bureau
Boyden Creamery Board Considers Sale Merger or Consolidation
Three officers of the Boyden Creamery board were empowered at a February 11 meeting to pursue sale merger or consolidation of the cooperative. Joe A. Horn Walter W. Hensch and Case Van Draager will lead the action after dairy expert Dr. Nielsen urged a sale or merger amid declining business. About 100 people attended. proxies from two to three hundred shareholders were cast. The committee plans talks with neighboring creameries about disposition of the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden Cooperative Creamery
Joe A. Horn
Walter W. Hensch
Case van Draager
Paul Zimmer
W. H. Nielsen
Iowa State University
Boyden-Hall School
Boyden Creamery Board
Koele 57th Anniversary Observed at Home Gathering
The 57th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Koele was celebrated February 10 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Douma with nearby relatives present. Out of town guests included Chuck Heiliger Elaine Primghar Kenneth Douma family Sioux Center Sophia Scholten Edgerton Minnesota Gerrit Synhorst Mike Scholten Larchwood Joe A Horn Bonnie Boyden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Koele
Oscar Douman
Chuck Heiliger
Elaine
Primghar
Kenneth Douma
Sioux Center
Sophia Scholten
Edgerton
Minnesota
Gerrit Synhorst
Mike Scholten
Larchwood
Joe A. Horn
Bonnie
Boyden
Koele
Oscar Douma
Clarence Koele
Bill Faas
John van Zee
Sanborn
Dordt College A Cappella Choir Hosts Fine Arts Night
Dordt College presents a fine arts program on Friday February 26 at 8 00 p m in the college auditorium. The program features Dordt A Cappella choir brass ensemble vocal and instrumental solos trios and quartets and a madrigal group performing in the round candlelit table style. Proceeds fund the choir's annual concert tour. Tickets are available from choir members Sam's Variety Sioux Center or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dordt College
Dordt
Sam
Sioux Center
Caswell 40th Anniversary Observation in Rock Rapids
Mr and Mrs Wm Caswell of Rock Rapids Iowa will hold open house at the Rock Rapids Community Building on Thursday February 18 starting at 7 00 p m to commemorate their 40th wedding anniversary A short program will be rendered at 8 00 p m The Caswells were married February 18 1920 in Carmel Iowa by Rev Tietema They have four married children George of Rock Rapids Harriet Mrs John W Klay of Magnolia Minnesota Lucille Mrs Henry Schouwenburg of Steven Minnesota and Evelyn Mrs Otto Van Malsen of Artesia California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Caswell
Rock Rapids
Iowa
Caswell
Tracy Moss
Carmel
Tietema
George
Harriet
John W. Klay
Magnolia
Minnesota
Lucille
Henry Schouwenburg
Steven
Evelyn
Otto van Malsen
Artesia
California
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The
Lincoln Farm Bureau
Legion Auxiliary
Bake Sale
P. J. de Groot
380
Ada Droog
Westmar
Boyden Church
Boyden Junior Auxiliary
Cornelius Elbers
Hull 73
Mouw Freerks
Grooters
2Uiderhof
Korthals
Brouwer
Henning van Sloten Hospers
Jay Hospers
Arlen Doorenbos
Fair Board
Boyden Creamery
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