Congressmen discuss labor bills and Truman era politics
Congressman Chas B Hoeven visiting the district predicts the reconvened session will tackle many serious and controversial issues including labor legislation. He notes President Truman faces a Democratic Congress and that much of his program sits in Democratic chaired committees. Also reported are local social visits and notable events including Mrs M Verrips breaking her arm and plans for the Morningside Choir to perform on WHO Radio on January 12th.
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Chas. B. Hoeven
Alton
Hoeven
Congress
Truman
W. G. Vanderburg
M. Verrips
Sheldon
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Sioux City
Maron. Merrips
Ike Dethmers
Haip Kleyn
John Vander Haar
Jim Smit
Joyce Horn
Morningside College
Morningside Choir
Des Moines
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Town Council Proceedings Boyden Iawn January 7 1946
The Boyden Iawn council met in regular session with May or Rensink presiding. Minutes approved. Treasurer reports show November December 1945 balances and disbursements with overdrawn general fund. Bills allowed in Water Works Light and General funds. Poll tax for 1946 set at 3.50 with 1.00 discount if paid within fifteen days after notice. Council adjourned.
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Boyden
Rensink
H.G. Auberg
Internal Revenue
H. Ossenfort
John Slykhuis
Richard Auberge
Martin Cuperus
H.J. Heusinkveld
Iowa Public Service Co
A. B. Vanden Brink
W. S. Darley & Co
H. J. Heusinkveld
S.G. Vanden Brink
Recreation Center Opening Draws Forty Plus Teens
Over fifty teenagers gathered at Town Hall Tuesday for the opening of the Recreational Center. The Youth Committee led the event with chaperones Mrs. Starkweather and Mrs. Roggen. A lunch session voted to move weekly meetings to Thursday at 7 PM to avoid conflicts with Christian Instruction classes and to accommodate basketball training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starkweather
Roggen
Shirley Blumeyer
Myrna Moret
Edgar Vermeer
Winifred Rovers
Walter Diekevers Host 500 Party in Evening Entertainment
Mr and Mrs Walter Diekevers hosted a 500 party Tuesday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Ray Smit Mr and Mrs Ike Struyk Mr and Mrs S Van Rooyen Mr and Mrs Geo Diekevers and Mr and Mrs Herman Meester in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Diekevers
Ray Smit
Ike Struyk
S. van Rooyen
Geo. , Diekevers
Herman Meester
Bridge Club Hostess Plans Evening At Mrs Rensink Home
Mrs John Rensink Jr will host the Bridge Club at her home next Wednesday evening. A desert luncheon will be served before the card games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rensink, Jr
Bridge Club
Newkirk Edges Boyden In Tight Friday Basketball
Newkirk nips Boyden by one point in a hard fought game marked by rough play and many fouls. Boyden misses on gift shots while Newkirk struggles too. Friday brings Alton's visit to Boyden gym for another likely close contest. Semester ends with exams and report cards due next week. New library books arrive and two new pupils join Boyden School Esther and David Schortinghuis.
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Newkirk
Boyden
Alton
Boyden Gymn
Schol
Esther
David Schortinghuis
Clover Cloverettes Plan House to House Fat Drive
Scout news notes Clover Cloverettes will conduct a February 2 fat drive to raise funds for Girl Scout treasury and will sell the fat. They will provide containers for donations and collect the proceeds. Regular meetings at Allene Hicks home featured Est her Schortinghuis as guest as plans for the year were discussed. Brownie meetings resumed at Vanderburgs after Christmas recess with a large attendance and guests Darlene DeBoer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Cloverettes
Allene Hicks
Esther Schortinghuis
Sccout Treasury
Vanderburgs
Bonnie
Coralyn
Darla
Donna
Glenda
Janice
Marie
Marion
Sharon
Shirley
Darlene DeBoer
Eagle and Cobra Boy Scouts Meet After Holiday Break
The Eagle and Cobra patrols met Monday evening in the Library for their first post holiday gathering. Scout leader Grooters attended with all Scouts present. Tender foot badges were awarded to the rest. Plans were set for a Scout party next Thursday evening. Norvan Roggen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Grooters
Norvan Roggen
Dykstra Brothers Plan New Produce Station in Ireton
Frank Dykstra recently discharged from service will join his brother Cornelius in opening a produce station in Ireton. The brothers plan to start their partnership after the first of February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dykstra
Cornelius
Ireton
P T A Meeting Invites Rev Schortinghuis For Principal Address
Reverend Schortinghuis has been invited to deliver the principal address at the Newkirk P T A meeting Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schortinghuis
Newkirk P.T.A
Scholten Hosts Presbyterian Session Folk Night
Honored at party by Mr and Mrs H M Scholten Ses sion members and wives gathered to honor Rev J F Schortinghuis and children Esther Pauline and David with games for women and children while men discussed church matters A light lunch was served by Mrs Scholten and attendance included Steve Vanden Brink H Van Houte J Haspels and son Lester Martine Salie.
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H.M. Scholten
United Presbyterian Church
J. F. Schorting
Huis
Esther Pauline
David
Steve Vanden Brink
H. van Houte
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