Dedication of New School Auditorium Draws Crowd
A large crowd braved the cold to attend the dedication of the new school auditorium last Thursday. County Superintendent Mr. Price spoke, high school students provided music, Tony Slothauber of the School Board gave a brief address, and the contractor Mr. Nammers presented the key to Supt Earl Hall. Local pastors Rev Steunenberg and Rev H Bank led prayers, followed by a board hosted lunch.
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Price
Tony Slothauber
Nammers
le. Mars
Earl Hall
Steunenberg
H. Bank
Board of Education
Deadlines for Price Support Announced for Several Crops
Farmers are reminded of deadlines for loans or purchase agreements on oats flax barley and soybeans which is the 31st of the month. Actors urge producers to contact their sealer at once to allow time for sealing and warehouse loan procedures. Send loan papers to the ASC office with lending agency and signature details to speed processing.
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Draager
Sioux County
ASC
Sioux Electric Co op to Meet for 19th Annual Gathering
The Sioux Electric Cooperative Association will hold its 19th annual meeting at Town Hall in City Town on Wednesday January 23 1957 at 10 30 am. President Fred Vanderham of Treton will preside and reports from officers and committees will be presented along with the yearly operations review by Manager Ed Mulder. An Auditing Committee consisting of Pete Dorout Edrich Vermeer Fred Dawson and Harold John Sherman met to review the books and will report to members. Mr and Mrs Nelson Schueres and family attended the 45th wedding anniversary of John Vis and his wife in Hull Thursday evening.
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Sioux Electric Cooperative Association
Town Hall
Range
Fred Vanderham
Treton
Ed Mulder
Pete Dorout
Sioux Township
Edrich Vermeer
Fred Dawson
Buncombe
Harold John Sherman
Local Happenings in Sheldon and Nearby Towns
Social visits and small gatherings appear across Sheldon Hull Orange City and surrounding areas with multiple weekend trips to Sioux City and Orange City. Notable items include a 50th wedding anniversary open house for Mr and Mrs Wm DeRoos at the American Reform church in Hull.
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Wm DeRoos
Hull
Hog Price Trends Hint at guidance for livestock market
Future hog prices show strong early demand and rising breeding stock values. Howard Hill of Minchum notes breeders bidding sharply higher, while farmers plan larger litters for late spring and summer. Slaughter has been down up to 20 percent versus last year, suggesting producers hold stock for breeding rather than meat.
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Bwa Farm ‘Bureau
Howard Hill
Minchum
Pine Your Built In Storage Adds Warm Kitchen Touch
The article extols western pine for built in kitchen storage projects citing durability versatility and a warm tone. It notes pine resists moisture when properly treated and suggests planning storage units to maximize existing space while matching modern wall ovens and fixtures.
Catching People in Action for Better Family Photos
Practical tips from John Van Guilder on making natural portraits. Focus subjects on an activity they enjoy, pick clean backgrounds, and choose camera angle to reveal personality. Shoot from a level or slightly below to emphasize action and reduce posed stiffness.
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John van Guilder
Local News Briefs Highlight Community Happenings
The item notes weather interview with Les Davis on Sports News, family visits in Sheldon and Sanborn, vacations to sunny Florida, and a Cub Scout night at the Legion Building. It reports Woolen goods displays for mothers, a $500 award from Clinton Machine to Harry Duffey’s widow, and a 60th wedding anniversary of Doyle and Mrs. McGregor. Also mentions retirement of Mailman Wayne Humphreys after 37 years, Clarinda jail guests from 18 states, death of Mrs Amelia Wagner, and Ott Hanson’s return to farming after road maintenance.
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Harry Duffey
Charlotte
Clinton Machine Company
Panthers Report Spurs Iowa Panther Interest Returns
Southern Iowa observers in Decatur County claim panther footprints spark renewed attention to the so called big cats. The Conservation Commission notes panthers are unlikely to be common in Iowa and cites no historical cougar records in the state.
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Iowa
Decatur County
Commission
Local families gather for dinners visits and birthdays
Hull and Sheldon residents hosted weekend gatherings with many relatives and friends. Jack Rensink and Henry Broesder homes hosted guests while Jerry Stark appeared on TV. Birthday celebrations drew Jake Vander Heiden Martin Cuperus Gert Brinks and others from Sheldon Orange City and Worthington.
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Henry Bosman
Jake Vander Heiden
Martin Cuperus
Gerrit Brinks
George Brinks
Gerrit Bosman
Larry [Salmon
Wilbur Vander Tuig
Sheldon
Martin Brinks
Orange City
Herman Ditter
Local Marines Set For Massive San Diego War Games
About 50 000 Marines and Navy personnel board 100 ships for Operation Ski Jump a large southern California exercise. The 18 day drill includes bombardment and invasion drills near San Clemente Island and Silver Strand Coronado with Vice Admiral Espe commanding from USS Eldorado. participants include First Marine Division Camp Pendleton and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing El Toro.
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Long Beach
Silver Strand Coronado
Adm
Carl & Espe
Amphibious Forces
Pacific Fleet
Eldorado
Navy Personel
First Marine Division
Camp Pendleton
3Rd Marine Air Wing
el Toro
Readers identify community children in photo series
Mrs Junior Reavers and Mrs Willard Horn win the round identifying pictures. The paper celebrates reader response to the first photo set of local children Tom age 3 Jerry age 2 and Dennis age 1 children of Mr and Mrs Junior Reavers. A new group will be published and readers are reminded not to call before 8 am Saturday.
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Junior Reavers
Tom
Jerry
Dennis
Reckless Driving Arrest in Boyden
Marshall Henry Ruyter arrested Don ald Jiskoat of Sheldon for reckless driving on Boyden streets. The defendant pleaded guilty and was fined 27 dollars including costs by Mayor Gerrit Slothouber.
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Marshall Henry Ruyter
Donald Jiskoat
Sheldon
Boyden
Gerrit Slothouber
Printing office offers 24 hour service and after hours contact
The notice informs readers to contact the Reporter after hours via extension 3301 and two office phones. It emphasizes 24 hour service for printing needs and customer access to the newsroom.
Fun at Your Party with Electric Skillet and Toaster Oven
Frantic fort style tips suggest using a GE portable appliance to prepare hot canapes. Move the electric skillet and toaster-oven onto the party scene to cook tiny meat balls and cocktail frankfurters with melted cheese on crackers or toast. Serve piping hot for quick, easy entertaining.
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General Electric
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Nelson Schueres
John Vis
Gerrit van Oaterloo
Bert Engelsman
George Dickevers
Wm Kwikkle
Sioux City
Bill Kwikkle
Ernst Ileson
Miss Peelen
Huisenkveld
H Huisenkveld
Dave — Liebersma
Bill Tiedeman
Shirley
Donald Tiedeman
Baker
WmnVagts
Minnie den Herder
Joe van Velzen
John van Oart
Glen Blankers
Robert Dithmers
Bernie Ver Hoef
Jim Ver Hoef
Sioux Center
Hattie Bomgaars
John Doorenbos
Gerrit Sholten
Ocicmunc
le Apr
The
Quapshot Guild
Weather
Les Davis
Morningside College
Maroons
Mrs Bass Dekker
Wm. Kwikkle
Gerrit DeJong Sr
Sanborn
Wm Moyn
Symmen
Shorting
House
Arthur Kruelen
Wm Meyn
Florida
Legion
Larry Salmon
Henry Broesder
Rock 1 Rapids
Ray Smit
Lutheran
Grand Junction
Doyle McGregor
Boone and
Greene Counties
Robert Ackenbaugh
Henderson
Wayne Humphreys
New Providence
Clarinda
LaVerne
Amelia Wagner
Ott . Hanson
Adams County
Iowa Panthers
Henry van, Dyke and Son
Guess
Dan van Dyke
Glenda Koerselman
Omaha
Dick Koerselman
Harry Riensma
Kamminga
Wm Mouw
Donald Dunnick
Beverly Vagts
Clara Dunnick
Hime Sandy
Remson
Sam Ver Hoef
Lyle
Rock Valley
Myrna Haubert
Worthington
Jack Rensink
Jerry Stark
Mary Bos
Jake van Houte
Clairmel Dunnick
S.A
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