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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1957
Page
1
Sept Hall informed this office the sectional tournament will be held in Boyden on February 25 26 27 and March 1 2. Winners advance to play Rock Rapids winner at Sioux Center on March 12. Schedule to be published next week due to Linotype trouble. Please reserve these dates to attend all games.
Mrs Heran Meester and Mrs Nick Rowenhorst drove to Matock for the B and T club at the Gerrit Brinkman home. Union prayer services were held at multiple churches. Home Mission Circle met to discuss stewardship and faith. The Capel Belles gathered at John Bomgaars home for a meeting and sewing demonstration. Pineapple Pecan Pie recipe shared by Mrs Virgil Smith appears with a call for recipe submissions.
Local residents attended visits and gatherings at neighbor homes including Vagts Anderson Vander Tuig Grooters and Huisenkveld families. Cub Scout and Girl Scout meetings were held at the Legion building with badges awarded and posters made. Ed Bernisesse and others hosted visitors from Edgerton and Kimball. Bargain wool skirts damaged by water sold dry cleaned at the Reporter shop.
Mr and Mrs Gerrit Uttenbogaard express gratitude to relatives and friends for prayers letters and visits during their time at the Methodist hospital in Rochester Minnesota noting kindness and thoughtfulness was much appreciated.
The Willing Workers 4H club held a Christmas Party December 28 at Ruth Jacobsmas home. Gladys and Elaine Vande Gaarde were hostesses. Games and lunch followed by gift exchange. A combined 4H boys and girls party was decided. Notice of January 25 Hay Ride and square dance announced. Members and partners of Grant Sherian Livestock Growers and Willing Workers to meet at the schoolhouse at 7 30. Reporter Harriet Landhuis.
A rifle shot pierced the window of the Vander Spoel home in Hull grazing Mrs Theo Van der Spoel as she ate with family. Sheriff and patrols checked vehicles. this marks the third such incident at the same residence in recent months.
Friskies Research Kennels notes dogs have long been used in warfare from ancient civilizations to modern times. The piece traces dogs’ evolving roles in battles and military life.
The Saluki is listed with an average weight of 60 pounds and shoulder height of 25 inches. It features a smooth to silky coat with ear and tail fringes, slight leg feathering, and comes in colors including white, fawn, cream, golden, red, grizzle, tan, and tricolor.
The article outlines dogs used in wars from the Russo Japanese War to World War II including roles as messengers guards and pack and sledge dogs. It notes German Shepherds Belgian Sheepdogs Doberman Pinschers Collies and Giant Schnauzers as common war breeds and mentions Dogs for Defense. It ends with a dog feeding tip warning about trichinosis and advising cooked meat to prevent illness.
The mayor appeals to parents about boys using air rifles to shoot windows. Any boy seen with an uncovered rifle or gun will have it taken and kept for safekeeping. He instructs shooting to occur outside town and asks cooperation.
Mr and Mrs Ted Doorenbos greet Linda Kathleen born January 1 at Sheldon hospital. The girl weighs 7 pounds 6 ounces and joins four sisters and five brothers. She is the first baby of the year at the Sheldon hospital and will receive gifts from local merchants.
Henry Meyer is in ill health. Mr. and Mrs Willis Vande Hoef of Hull announce the engagement of their daughter Mar Jean to Harlen Wesselink, son of Mr and Mrs Don Wesselink of Hull. Mrs Martha Heitrutter released from a Sioux City hospital is staying with her daughter Mrs M Barenwald. Mr and Mrs Henry Van Velzen and family of Matlock were Sunday supper guests at the J Van Velzen home. Mr and Mrs Robert Dethmers entertained relatives on New Years day.
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