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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1959
Page
4
The notice lists Frank E. Scott Company of Sioux City Iowa a 36 th year dealer for RCA Sylvania and Arvin products at Highway 18 and 4th Ave Sheldon Iowa detailing its sales and service location.
The Girls League and friends gathered Monday at the Robert Dethmers home for a Christmas party hosted by sponsors Mrs Gerrit J. Bosman and Mrs Henry G. Schoon. They played games transacted business and elected new officers for the coming year: President Miss Jean Slothouber Vice President Miss Phyllis Siderius Secretary Miss Gladys Van de Garde Treasurer Miss Judie Dethmers Ass't Sec Treas Miss Myrna Van Roekel. A luncheon closed the event served by the social committee.
The Brownie Scouts met December 23 at the Legion Hall with leader Mrs. Howard Verrips for a Christmas party. Twelve Brownies attended. The leader provided lunch by candlelight and games were led by Linda Van Ommeren and Linda Dethmer. The group sang carols and concluded with a hand-shake. Reporter Deloris Gordon.
Mr and Mrs Ray Brockhouse hosted Monday for their niece and family Mrs Mar vin Vander Sloot and Vicky of Lansing Michigan. Vander Sloot formerly Arlys Klein of Boyden. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Vander Sloot and Vicky with an afternoon luncheon for Mrs Arie Struyk Mrs John Casemier Mrs Peter Herwynen and Mrs Norman Bell Noreen and Leanna.
Mr. and Mrs. Art Uittenbogaard and family of Primghar along with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rosenboom and Randy and Norman Moret depart on Christmas Eve for Grand Rapids Michigan where they will stay at Mrs. Betty Rens home for the holiday.
Boyden churches announce regular worship times and a Congregational Meeting from January 2 to 7 30 p.m. The An nual meeting is January 4 at 11 00 a.m. Rev Irwin and Mr Doorenbos travel to Ames Iowa December 31 to January 1 for United Presbyterian meetings. St John Lutheran lists Eve and New Year services with class sessions. First Reformed notes worships and Sunday School times and resumption of Children's Bible Classes January 2.
The article notes Holy Baptism to be administered at the morning service next Sunday for children through the Eighth Grade. The Ladies Aid will meet on Thursday, January 8, with a date noted for readers.
Mr and Mrs Connie Brunsting entertained Tuesday evening for grandson Calvin Gene Brunsting's first birthday. Attendees included Mrs Dale Merrill and sons of Sheldon and Mr and Mrs Richard Van Diepen, Raymond Lee and Joyce.
Legion leads with 4 points as Co op Elevator, J and J Grocery and Steckley follow. High game belongs to Kenneth Van't Hof at 198, Doorenbos tops high series with 487, while Vander Zwaag and Winter convert splits including an 8 5 10 and a 7 9.
Mr and Mrs Gerrit Kroon and son Verlyn visit Auburn California for the holidays with Mr and Mrs David Kamminga and their baby Mary Jane eight months old. They plan to return to Boyden by January 7.
The Young Couples Sunday School Class led by Henry Bosman enjoyed Christmas Caroling last Friday evening visiting shut ins around town. A social hour with refreshments followed in the church parlors with Rev and Mrs Schoon joining sixteen couples.
At a recent business meeting of the Men's Brotherhood of the First Reformed Church, officers were elected: President Henry Rensink, Vice President Henry Bosman, Secretary John Siderius, and Treasurer Edgar Vermeer.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Doorenbos were surprised Saturday at their home marking 20 years of marriage with a social evening and a two course luncheon. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Baker and family Laverne MN Mr and Mrs Ed Elbers and family Steen MN Mr and Mrs Willis Nyenhuis and family Rock Rapids and Mr and Mrs John Bonnema and family Sioux Center.
Sharon Meester of George and Laryl Heitritter, Mr and Mrs Alvin Holtrop, Mr and Mrs Lewis Heitritter, Ronnie and Merwin, Mrs Minnie Brinks, Mr and Mrs Henry L Moret and grandson Steven Kleinwolterink, Mr and Mrs Henry Bosman and Margaret Ann, Mr and Mrs Wm L Moret and Norman, Mr and Mrs Gerrit J Bosman and family, and Mr and Mrs Glenn Blankers and Gaylene.
A model greeting sign for main roads in Iowa previews welcome messages to travelers. The project aims to install new signs soon along interstate and state routes, signaling a warm entry to visitors and residents.
The Home Mission Circle of the First Reformed Church will hold its first meeting of the year on Tuesday January 6 at 7 30 p m at the church A Bible study will be led by Mrs Thomas De Groot with hostesses Mrs Gerrit L Korthals and Mrs Henry Van Aalsberg assisting
Henry Addink trading as Standard Oil Service sues Norman Van Otterloo for 32.14 dollars plus interest and costs for goods sold. Olin Henderson seeks guardianship of Zenie Henderson residing at Sioux County Home in Orange City Iowa.
Iowa State Highway Commission announces planned erection of about 600 experimental No Passing Zone signs on U S Highway 30 from Clinton to the Missouri River Bridge west of Missouri Valley. The pennant shaped arrows will be placed on the left shoulder to improve sight distance for passing and discourage crossing the yellow center line.
A Bosman family Christmas celebration and dinner were held on Christmas day at the Legion Hall. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Abe Schiebout and family of Ireton, Gerrit Brinks and family of Garvin Minnesota, Wilbur Van der Tuig and sons, John Veen and family, Andy Walthuizen and sons of Sheldon, John Scholten and family of Chandler Minnesota, and Miss
Advice urges six to nine month spinal exams for newborns to identify distortions early. Chiropractic experts warn that misalignment can hinder walking talking and immunity, and stresses early treatment as a key gift to a child’s health.
Officials plan to install 3 by 4 foot illuminated warning signs on 5 foot posts along U.S. 30. Signs will mark existing no passing zones where yellow lines now appear and will be placed about 10 feet from the left edge of the driving surface. Forms for reports will be available at post offices and immigration offices in January. Aliens are urged to comply to avoid serious consequences.
Mr. Robert C. Wilson of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service in Omaha Nebraska announced that the address reporting period is nearly due. January is set for aliens in the United States to report their address to the government with few exceptions.
Herbert Lee Jones of Manston Wisconsin and Evelyn Evonne Bolks of Hull wed license issued. Gilbert Van Holland of Rock Valley and Arlene Marie Vonk of Rock Valley also receive licenses.
Nick J. Kooiker 64 of Sheldon died Friday on the way to a hospital after a heart attack. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1 00 p m at the First Reformed Church in Sheldon with Rev Albert Van Dyke officiating. Burial followed in Boyden cemetery under Van der Ploeg funeral home direction. Born March 30 1894 in Hull Iowa he lived in the Boyden area for many years.
The obituary notes the death of a longtime resident who moved to Sheldon years ago. Survivors include the widow Lena two sons John L. of Minneapolis Wilfred L. and Vernon G. of Boyden two daughters Margery Van Dyke of Roland Iowa and Shirley Kamminga of Hudson Iowa five brothers Ralph of Bellflower California Dick of Chicago Herman of Cincinnati Clarence of Springfield Missouri Pete of Rock Valley Iowa two sisters Catherine Ericson of Minneapolis Ruth Woody of Long Beach California and 13 grandchildren.
The third hunt of the season is planned for Tuesday January 6 with a 12 15 p m meeting at the former Thompson Yards building in Hull. All sportsmen are invited to join the weekly event sponsored by the Christian School Circle of Hull.
A Holstein cow at Tyne Bos farm north of Hull gave birth to quadruplets last Wednesday. Two calves died, but the remaining two survived and are described as lively.
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