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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1959
Page
1
Firemen battled in 20 below zero to save adjacent structures at Farmers Elevator Co in Geroge as a 45 000 bushel grain pile burned. The blaze caused by undetermined causes destroyed the head house the working house scales and office. George and Rock Rapids departments fought two hours to limit the spread. Insurance partially covered the loss.
Final county totals indicate Sioux County residents contributed a strong 33 169 before Christmas with more funds pending from unreported canvassers. State director Rev John M Kain notes Sioux ranked near Jasper for top honors as weather delays shortened earlier canvassing and final township reports are being compiled for Des Moines.
The American Legion Post No. 272 met at the Legion Hall with Commander L Salmon presiding. Members transacted business and agreed on a pie and soup supper for the public on Saturday January 17 at the Legion Hall.
Mrs. Carol Miller hosted a birthday gathering last Tuesday for her son Calvin Gene Miller at the Brunsting residence. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Den Herder and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Van Diepen and family, Bonnie Vagts, Alien Meendering, and Mrs. Dale Merrill and her sons of Sheldon.
The Fox and Rabbit Hunt will be held Saturday January 10 changed from Tuesday due to low turnout. Hunters meet at the former Thompson Yards building in Hull at 12 15 p m. All are welcome. hunts are sponsored by the Christian School Circle of Hull.
Alfred G. Meyners, born in Boyden Iowa, has been named manager of the Swift and Company meat packing plant at Hallstead Pennsylvania. He was head of the Beef Lamb and Veal Department at Swift's Cleveland plant and served as a Navy lieutenant in World War II. Meyners is a St Olaf College AB graduate in physics and chemistry. His wife is Kathérine Ferguson of Watertown South Dakota.
Sheridan 4 H Livestock Growers plan a club tour this Saturday January 10 meeting at the Co op Elevator in Boyden at 1 00 p m all 4 H Livestock Growers boys are asked to attend Reporter Ronnie Heitritter
The United Presbyterian Women will hold their first meeting after a church merger on Wednesday January 14 at 2 00 p m in the church basement. Mrs Neal Salie leads the program with devotions by Mrs Ed R Blume yer and hostesses Mrs H M Scholten and Mrs Henry Ruyter. All women are invited to attend.
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary will meet Saturday January 10 at the Legion Hall. Roll call asks for A New Year's Resolution. Time is 3 00 p.m. Hostess Mary Jean Slothouber.
District Director Robert C. Wilson of the Immigration and Naturalization Service in Omaha Nebraska announces the annual Alien Address Report Program is underway. Reports are required by law and failing to comply may lead to deportation. Forms are available at Post Offices and Immigration offices with staff to assist.
Over 250 farmers meet at 10:00 am January 13 at Orange City Town Hall Basement for a kickoff to boost Sioux County Farm Bureau membership in 1959. Wayne Smith from the Iowa Farm Bureau Insurance Department will speak as the drive seeks a strong voice for agriculture amid state legislative activity.
The Commercial Club will hold a luncheon on Monday January 12 at 12 00 noon in the Legion Hall. Business will be transacted and all businessmen are urged to attend. Dinner served by the Boyden Bowl and Cafe and a film will be shown.
Blessed events report the first New Year baby Marlin Gene Uittenbogaard born January 1 at Sioux Center hospital weighing 8 pounds 15 ounces. Karen Lynn Moret born January 2 at Sheldon hospital weighs 7 pounds 14 ounces. Twins Patricia Mae and Pamela Gail Kreykes born December 31 at Sheldon hospital weigh 5 pounds 15 and 5 pounds 14 ounces respectively.
A December 29 meeting of the Capel Belles 4-H Club took place at the Adrian Dickevers home. Members spent the evening making portfolios with Lavonne Vander Schaaf visiting. Darlene and Beverly Laangstraat served a delicious lunch. Reporter Phyllis Mouw.
The Brucellosis Area Plan will be developed in Sioux County this month under state law. Forty percent wait no. petition threshold requires 75 percent of cattle owners to sign before plans proceed, with vaccination and testing funded by state federal and county funds. Local township workers will seek signatures while counties Lyon Osceola Sioux O'Brien Plymouth and Woodbury participate to stamp out Brucellosis in dairy and beef herds. Historical data show previous suspicious test rates for Sioux County herds at 26 percent in 1954 and 5.4 percent in 1958, well above the 2 percent national average.
The Northwest Association for Retarded Children will meet January 8 1959 at 8 o clock in the study hall of Rock Rapids High School Iowa Dr Getman of Luverne Minnesota renowned for mental retardation will be guest speaker All interested persons welcome to attend.
The Men's Brotherhood of the First Reformed Church meets Monday January 12 at 7 30 p m. Guest speaker Wm Wes tra Classical Agent will present a film strip on the New York Convention and invite all men to attend.
Miss Marilyn Kammlade senior at Westmar College Le Mars chosen as Miss Science Club with potential to compete for Miss WUS at the January 9 carnival. Three Le Mars residents will judge talent and knowledge of WUS while the World University Service aids global students. Also: Sioux County farmers urged to file price support loan and purchase agreement applications for 1958 crops with deadlines varying by commodity and district.
Iowa State College Extension Weed Specialist Dutch Sylvester will speak on weed control with the latest recommendations. The talk is Thursday January 15 at 7 30 P M in the Elevator Office. Door prizes refreshments and reminders to bring a friend.
The American Legion will sponsor a Pie and Soup Supper at the Legion Hall on Saturday January 17. More details will be announced next week.
Boyden High School announces home games for the boys basketball team. Friday January 9 hosts Newkirk while Tuesday January 13 welcomes Maurice to the gym for upcoming league play.
Sioux County Farm Bureau committee meets in Spencer with members from twelve counties to map farming and tax policy for the 1959 State Legislative Assembly. They push for new tax sources, seek higher agriculture land tax relief, and discuss reapportionment, roads, schools, and mental health funding ahead of a Des Moines trip on March 11. The event includes a countywide essay and poster contest for grades 7-12 with an expense-paid trip to the state legislature for winners.
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