School News Highlights from Kindergarten to Senior Year
Kindergarten notes welcome back and mumps scare relief. First graders boast perfect spelling with many named students. Reading and story units feature Old Story Book Friends and Three Little Pigs. Students back from illness, submitting letters and perfect spelling. Eighth Grade and seniors participate in music, civics, and tours. tributes to teachers, prize entries, and a campus visit at Morningside College.
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Noreen
Randy
Barbara
Garry
Marlys
Mervin
Linda
Marvin
Magnel
Candace
Virginia
Maralyn
Ronnie
Joan
Carl
Anthony
Mary
Redbirds
Mary Jean
Bluebirds
Reading
Faye
Elaine
Dwayne
Harriet
Judy
Marliss
Blanche Diane G
Donna
Cathy
Verlyn
Sharon
Gerry
Mayor Proclaims Day of Prayer in Boyden
Gerrit Slothauber declares March 5 1954 the world wide day of Prayer urging residents to pause one minute to seek guidance and hope from God. The proclamation notes Lent season and calls for unity through faith.
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Gerrit Slothauber
Boyden
Christ Jesus
Grant-Sheridan Willing Workers Meet
The Grant-Sheridan Willing Workers met February 19 at Harriet Landhuis’s home. Janice Smit led the business meeting before the portfolio activity. 14 girls and two leaders attended. Harriet and Gladys Vande Gaarde provided lunch. Next meeting is March 1 at Dorothy Dykhuizen’s home.
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Grant-Sheridan
Harriet Landhuis
Janice Smit
Harriet
Gladys Vande Gaarde
Dorothy Dykhuizen
Donna van Houte
Local Probate Filings and Estates From Sioux County
The 1954 probate docket lists hearings for Albert Popma and Wm Geurink wills with March dates. Estates include Dick J. Van Es valued at about 83050.20 with farm real estate, cash, bonds and shares, and Peter A Leistra valued 155500.39 with land and diverse property. Guardianship and executor appointments cover Louise Kluter, W E Madson, Henry Roelfson, F Vander Broek, and others. marriage licenses issued to multiple parties. February through March activity noted across Hull, Orange City, Rock Valley, Sheldon, Hawarden, Sioux Center, Ireton and Maurice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Popma
Maurice
Wm Geurink
Orange City
Dick J. van Es
Sioux County
Iowa
Jonathan J. van Es
John van Es
Jacob van
Tillie Lyftoyt
Mary Murray
Hull
G. J. Slobe
Jacob van der Schaaf
G. T. Jaffer
Louise Kluter
Ireton
Carol Robey Madson
W. E. Madson
Hawarden
L. Cleveringa
Henry Roelfson
Wm. Vander Broek
Gerrit Mulder
F. Vander Broek
Peter A Lei
Wm. van Surksum
Mary Sauer
the Guardian
Miss Mattie Peelen Fined in Mayor's Court
Miss Mattie Peelen of Sheldond appeared in Mayor Gerrit Slothartextave court and paid a $5 fine for failing to stop at a stop sign.
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Mattie Peelen
Sheldond
Red Cross Drive Opens March 1 in Sioux County
Sioux County launches its annual Red Cross drive, chaired by Richard Kroon, with a county quota of 3515 dollars and 3700 members. Historical totals show 541,900 spent in eight chapters last year, including 527,500 for Woodbury flood victims, and a Sioux City Journal-Tribune special appeal raising 31,360.
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Red Cross
Sioux County
Richard Kroon
Woodbury County
Sioux City Journal-Tribune
Korea
Red Cross Call Encourages Civic Service
A brief recruitment notice invites readers to join the American Red Cross, emphasizing service to neighbors and the nation through its friendly hands. The fragment underscores civic involvement and support for relief work.
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American Red Cross
Boyden High Hosts Alumni Basketball Doubleheader
The Boyden girls will face each other and the boys meet alumni in a February 26 game at the school gym. Proceeds go to defray expenses for the team’s trip to the state tournament. Admission is 50 and 25 cents.
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Boyden
Schoo Gymn
Band Boosters Meet On Tuesday March 2 School House
The Band Boosters Club invites all interested to attend the regular meeting Tuesday evening March 2 at the School House. Thanks are extended to donors of pie and soup at the recent supper and to volunteers who helped make it a success. The group notes progress toward obtaining uniforms for the high school band.
Westra Hosts Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Westra entertained Friday evening at their home for their 25th wedding anniversary. Guests included Jake Westra, Peter J. Westra, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Van Kekerix on their 3rd anniversary, and others such as Mr. and Mrs. Albert Van Gorp, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dieterman, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard ...
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Henry J. Westra
Jake Westra
Peter J. Westra
Howard van Kekerix
Albert van Gorp
Herman Dieterman
Howard
De Zeeuw Wins Iowa Scholastic Art Award
Cliff De Zeeuw of Boyden earned a key award in the Iowa Scholastic Art Awards, sponsored by Younkers Des Moines. He will be honored at a February 27 dinner in the Younkers Tea Room and his winning photo will be displayed in Des Moines before heading to Pittsburgh for nationals.
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Cliff de Zeeuw
Younkers
Des Moines
Cliff
Pittsburgh
Sheldon Families Attend Evening Slides and Luncheon
A Sheldon gathering included Mr and Mrs John Houtsma and others from nearby towns as well as Mr Daryl Hilbrands and the Roetman and Kammlade families. The event featured slides followed by a fine two course luncheon.
Birthday Party A Month of Joy at Diekevers Home
A monthly birthday party was held Sunday evening at the Mrs Ed Diekevers home with hostesses Mrs Marvin Diekevers and Mrs Walter Diekevers. Guests included Mr and Mrs Marvin Diekevers Paula of Hull Mr and Mrs Elmer Kooiman Jake and Patsy of Edgerton Mr and Mrs Harold Diekevers Keith Mr and Mrs Vernon Ingalls of Sheldon Mr and Mrs Walter Diekevers Mrs John Humme Mr and Mrs Adrian ODiekevers Aneta and Artie and Mr and Mrs George Diekevers.
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Ed Diekevers
Marvin Diekevers
Walter Diekevers
Marvin Diekever
Paula
Hull
Elmer Kooiman
Jake
Patsy
Edgerton
Harold Diekevers
Keith
Vernon Ingalls
Sheldon
John Humme
Adrian
Obituary for Navy Airman Held Military Rites
Military rites were held last Tuesday afternoon February 16 at 1 00 PM at the home of Mr and Mrs Sylvester Rensink for their son Navy Airman.
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Sylvester Rensink
Navy
Funeral for Lloyd Rensink in Boyden church
Lloyd Bernard Rensink, 24, of Boyden, died off Korea's coast after radar duty. Born Feb 26 1929 in Sheldon, he lived with his parents Sylvester and the late, and his sister in Grand Island. Funeral at First Reformed Church Boyden with Rev Steunenberg and Rev Stegemann. interment Boyden cemetery. Survivors, pallbearers, color guards listed. taps, flag presentation by American Legion detail.
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Lloyd Bernard Rensink
First Reformed
Boyden
Henri Steunenberg
M. A Stegemann
Orange City
Stanley Jacobsma
Ray Smit
Sylvester Rensink
Sheldon
Iowa
Korea
Lloyd
Hospers
Northwestern Jr. College
Hospers Reformed Church
US Navy
Naval Air Service
Kwadjaban Atoll
Alaska
Iwakuna Air Base
Japan
Elmer Brunsting
Grand Island
New York
John Doorenbos
Ray Dickevers
Henry Rensink
Clarence van Velzen
John Scholten
Henry Houtsma
John Bernisse
John Siderius
Vernon Koorker
John Reuvers
Peter Vis Jr
Henry Vernon Koorker
Henry van Aalsberg
John Sitter
Henry Bosman
Henry van Houte
George Horn
Dale Fernerda
Win Rons
Logan Vanden Brink
Chester Sitter
Henry Auberg
Lee Rensink
Tony Slothouber
Adms
Lee Ray Bomgaars
Tarry Salmon Legion
Rensink
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Marlin
Eddie
Myron
Arlene
Darlene
Thelma
Diane R
Arnold
Banana Land
Gloria
Pamela
Dean
Merry
Ronald
Alice
Marla
Carol Ann
Beverly G
Audrey
Miss Grooters
Lloyd Rensink
Alton
Robert
Brenda
Lavonne
Mary Ellen
Ronnie Grooters
Joyce
Bonnie Vagts
Corleen
Karen
Sioux City
Jerry Starkweather
Morningside College
Missouri Valley Steel Company
BHS
Younker- Davidson
DAY OF Prayer
Harold van Maanen
Lois Julia Sandbuke
Sioux Center
Merlyn Wm. Miller
Hudson
S. Dak
Mary Ellen Kohls
Wayne van Wyhe
Lreton
Jennie de Roon
Rock Valley
John Roos
Dorothy Kuik
Bernard Otto Van't Hul
Wilmina Schuiteman
Thomas Marvin Klomp
Helen Marguerite Snieder
de Zeeuw
Iowa Scholastic Art Award
Lloyd B
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