Boydens Weekly Chronology Dates and Names
A list of names tied to specific weekdays from Friday January 28 to Thursday February 3. Names include Marion DeVelder Minnie Holland er Tracy Hartsuiker Delia DeZeeuw Edward Scholten Mrs Lee Vanden Brink Gerrit Korthals Neil Julius Ersland Jr Leona Korthals Howard Verrips John Dethmers Gerhard Scholten Lloyd Winter Herman Umland Matilda Dykstra Connie Van Meeteran Wilmina Kleyne Logan Vanden Brink Willard Horn Elizabeth Sitter Winifred Vander Bosch Nelvina Moret Simon Vande Gaarde Marie Kruse Mrs Jim Ver Hoef Evelyn Doorenbos Lucy Doorenbos Joan Van Roekel Anthony Smit Harold Moret Klaas Schade Mrs H Maris Phyllis Peters Laurence Grooters Mrs Wilbur Brink
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion DeVelder
Minnie Hollander
Tracy Hartsuiker
Delia DeZeeuw
Edward Scholten
Lee Vanden Brink
Gerrit Korthals
Neil Julius Ersland Jr
Leona Korthals
Howard Verrips
John Dethmers
Gerhard Scholten
Lloyd Winter
Herman Umland
Matilda Dykstra
Connie van Meeteran
Logan Vanden Brink
Willard Horn
Elizabeth Sitter
Winifred Vander Bosch
Nelvina Moret
Simon Vande Gaarde
Marie Kruse
Jim Ver Hoef
Evelyn Doorenbos
Lucy Doorenbos
Joan van Roekel
Anthony Smit
Harold Moret
Klaas Schade
H. Maris
Phyllis Peters
Laurence Grooters
Wilbur Brink
Notice in Probate No 4840 in Klaas Drenth Will case
To all concerned you are summoned to appear at the Court House in Orange City Sioux County Iowa on February 8 1938 at 10 oclock a.m. to contest the last Will and Testament of Klaas Drenth deceased The clerk’s seal and date January 5 1938 are noted attempt to admit said Will to probate is requested by the district court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange City
Sioux County
Iowa
Klaas Drenth, Sr
Lace
District Court
A.D
Buttermilk Price Cut at Creamery in Boyden Iowa
The price on buttermilk is reduced to 50 cents a barrel at the door. Leave your orders at the Farmers Co operative Creamery in Boyden Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Co-operative Creamery
Boyden
Iowa
Reporter Subscriptions Remain In Force Until Official Notice
All subscriptions of the Reporter are fully recognized as open accounts and remain in force until official notice is certified to the U S Postal Department or to us directly. Receipts are issued for all payments and should be kept on file. If your mailing address date line is incorrect please notify the Reporter at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Postal Department
Uncomfortable Journey of John Ledyard Explorer
Connecticut born traveler John Ledyard journeyed from Sweden to Siberia on foot amid meager gear and inadequate clothing. His trek reflects endurance and the challenges of 18th century exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ledyard
Sweden
Siberia
Bank Burglars Pry Window To Loot Vault In Heist
On Tuesday night thieves pried open the rear window with a crow bar then chipped through a brick wall into the vault. They rifled 49 safety deposit boxes and escaped with $123.50 in cash plus unknown Liberty bonds and other securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden Bank
Pitstick Reappointed Boyden Postmaster by Harding
H W Pitstick was notified Monday he had been re appointed Postmaster at Boyden for four years starting October 20 1921. The appointment came from President Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Pitstick
Washington
Boyden
Harding
Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Albert Dethmers
A baby girl arrived on Monday to Mr Albert Dethmers and his wife Mrs Dethmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dethmers
Subscriptions Paid Since Last Boyden List
Following is a list of individuals and firms who paid for their subscription to the Boyden Reporter since the previous listing. The names include Smith Howelson Lbr. Co., Chas. H. Tye, H. D. Schuett, J. H. Lut yens, Peter DeJong, L. Lyzenga, Rev. A. L. Van Lummel, Eric Hirt, Peter Hain, G. Slothouber, N. S. Cooper, Andrew Rosen boom, A. C. Frame, Mrs. K. Rouwenhorst, Jake Van Leeuwen, William Jansen, Frank Coner, Chas. Bergman, Supt. W. E. Sturdevant, J. S. Dethmers, and Claus Schade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden Reporter
Smith Howelson
Luther League hosts picnic at Ossenfort grove
The Luther League of St Johns Lutheran church held a picnic in the Herman Ossenfort grove last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League of
Brink Couple Expected Return to Boyden Friday
Dr and Mrs M Brink plan to return to Boyden around Friday after an extended stay in Glenham South Dakota where the doctor attended to business duties during their visit.
Central College Glee Club picks Ralph Vander Pol
The announcement confirms Ralph Vander Pol of Boyden as a successful candidate for the Glee Club at Central College.
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Glee Club
Central College
Ralph Vander Pol
Boyden
Party at Arie VerDoorn Home Honoring Rev Van Lummel
A Wednesday evening gathering at the Arie VerDoorn home honored Rev. Van Lummel. About one hundred friends attended as guests and refreshments were served at the close.
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Arie VerDoorn
van Lummel
Local Buyer Snares Buick Roadster Amid Seasonal Shortage
Jake Van Diepen Jr purchases a new Buick roadster to be delivered soon. Several truckloads of Part Ohio potatoes arrived in Boyden from Minnesota after a poor local crop. Potatoes are selling for 1.75 to 2.00 dollars a bushel as farmers struggle to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake van Diepen, Jr
Ohio
Boyden
Minnesota
Hospers Meeting Hints at Creamery Growth Challenge
Messrs R Kamminga and Henry Vogt spoke at a Co operative Creamery Co meeting in Hospers last week. They shared experiences from the creamery business and urged Hospers men to work hard to match Boyden’s thriving creamery, noting substantial effort is needed to achieve that level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. R. Kamminga
Enry Vogt
Co-operative Creamery Co. Hospers
Hospers
Boyden
Farm rents in 1922 drop to six to eight dollars per acre
Cash rents for farms range from six to eight dollars per acre, with some prime lands at nine to ten dollars. Ten dollar farms are scarce for 1922, while 1920–21 rents reached fifteen to eighteen dollars. Some farmers lease stock in the corn districts.
Miazgar Family Returns After Lakefield Funeral
Mr and Mrs George Miazgar and daughter Ethel return from Lakefield Minnesota after attending the funeral of Mr Miazgars father.
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George Miazgar
Ethel
Lakefield
Minn
Collision near Rail road street involving Mrs Herman Luymes
Mrs Herman Luymes driving an Overland collided with a Hull party last Wednesday evening near the Adam Kwikle property at Rail road street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Luymes
Hull
Adam Kwikle
Railroad Street
Fishermen from Round Lake Spend Saturday at Lake
Messrs H Maris and son Arthur L Rens and son and Joe Rensink visited Round Lake Minnesota last Saturday to enjoy a day of fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs.h. Maris
Arthur
L. Rens and Son
Joe Rensink
Round Lake
Minn
Popcorn Sale Notice by Benj Grooters
Popcorn offered at 5 cents per pound by Benj Grooters with sale details limited to the listed price and seller name.
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Benj. Grooters
Reverend Douwstra Delivers Farewell Sermon at Reformed Church
The Rev. R. D. Douwstra preached his farewell sermon at the Reformed Church last Sunday afternoon. The Douwstra family moved earlier this week to their new home in Westfield North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Douwstra
The
Reformed Church
Douwstra
Westfield
N.D
Ill Grandfather Sohn Lives With Hollander Family
Grandfather Sohn, residing with his daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hollander, has been seriously ill in recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sohn
Chris Hollander
Would-be holdup man shoots at car in night attempt
Carl Hirt, returning from George, avoids an attack at Rensink's corner two miles north. The assailant fires, likely at the tires, and Hirt fires back with a .32 revolver, but speeds toward town without stopping to verify the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hirt
George
Rensink's Corner
Hirt
Albert Grooters Aided at Sheldon Savings Bank
Albert Grooters assisted at the Sheldon Savings Bank for a few days, providing help with routine banking tasks and customer assistance during a short-term assignment.
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Albert Grooters
Sheldon Savings Bank
New Garage Erected for Sedan by Local Car Owner
Nic Rowenhorst is building a new garage to house his sedan. The construction is overseen by Messrs. Maris and Van der Pol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nic Rowenhorst
Messrs
Maris and
van der Pol
Grooters Tire Repair Shop Repairs Tire Pumps
Grooters Tire Repair Shop announces repair services for tire pumps. Mechanics diagnose pump failures and restore inflators for passenger and light truck tires. Repair options include component replacement and pump calibration at Grooters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grooters
Boyden Community Club Reports Small Picnic Balance
The Boyden Community Club met at the town hall on Monday evening with about 15 members present. A Treasurer’s report showed a small balance after all picnic bills were paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
Chicken thefts and dog shot in Hull area robbery
Bert Bouma of the northeast Hull vicinity reported about 200 chickens stolen last Friday night. The family dog was shot that same night, likely to prevent disturbance by the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bouma
Hull
First Scottish Glass Maker Hid in Wemyss Cave
George Hay born 1566 died 1625 became Scotland’s earliest glass maker by using a cave at Wemyss on the Fife coast as a furnace site. The entry notes his pioneering use of a natural cave for glass production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
George Hay
Wemyss
Fife
Reverend Heemstra Reports Pella Students Advance
Rev Jacob Heemstra of Pella spoke warmly of Boyden students at Pella who are progressing well. He attended the Reformed Ministers conference in Orange City along with Tuesday and Wednesday sessions. Vander Po joined the Glee Club and Scholten made the football squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Heemstra
Pella
Reformed Ministers
Orange City
Heemstra
Boyden
R. Vander Po
Ben Scholten
Tibetans Lead Tea Drinkers in World Consumption
Tibetans are the heaviest tea drinkers, often consuming up to forty cups daily. The beverage is prepared with butter salt and soda as a daily staple across the country.
Calf Recovery Notice From Iowa Farmer
Having recovered three of my calves estrayed from my place I still seek the fourth. Any information about its whereabouts should be notified to H Rohde Boyden Iowa. Messrs L Schaap J K Davis Henry Bergman and Henry Stehrenberg were at Round Lake Mint Monday fishing for pickerel They brought back 14 of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My. H. Rohde
Boyden
Iowa
Messrs
L Schaap
J. K. Davis
Henry Bergman
Henry Stehrenberg
Round Lake Mint
Bank Meeting Report Sketched From Evening Assembly
A meeting occurred Monday evening at the Farmers Savings Bank detailing local financial concerns and community notes. attendees and specifics are summarized from the fragmentary OCR.
Emil Stegeman Visited Ellesworth and Lyon County Pair
Report says Emil Stegeman, a young man, visited a lady friend at Ellesworth Minnesota last week and also called on the Lyon County Pair during the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Stegeman
Ellesworth
Minn
Lyon County
Landhuis Accepts Teaching Post Near Sioux Center
Leonard Landhuis son of Mr and Mrs J H Landhuis completed a twelve week summer school course in Sheldon and has accepted a teaching position at Carmel west of Sioux Center instructing at the local school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Landhuis
J. H. Landhuis
Sumer
Sheldon
Carmel
Sioux Center
Water Conservation Call Urges Citywide Action
Citizens urged to cut usage as city faces limited water supply. Officials emphasize emergency conservation measures and coordinated efforts to stretch remaining reserves.
Driver Veered Into Ditch After Night Encounter
M Verrips avoided a collision while driving home from Hospers Monday night and turned his car into a ditch. The action left a broken front wheel and minor vehicle damage with no injuries reported.
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Hospers
M. Verrips
Dance at Boyden Opera House by Stegemann and Meyn groups
Stegemann Bros Meyn Bros Herman Mary and Wm Kuster announce a Thursday night dance at the Boyden Opera House on September 8 with music by the Revola Orchestra. Everyone is invited and a good time is assured.
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Stegemann
Herman Stegemann Buys Ford Touring Car
Herman Stegemann purchases a Ford touring car from Van Diepen Garage to use for his children on the way to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Stegemann
van Diepen
Slothouber Offers 45 Poland China Hogs for Sale
In this issue the Reporter notes Gerrit Slothouber advertises 45 head of choice Poland China hogs offered for sale. The listing highlights quality stock likely appealing to local buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Slothouber
Poland
Sioux County Banks Strengthened by Vigilance Effort
The vigilance committee of the Sioux County Bankers Association through Secretary Will H. Eddy provided rifles and ammunition in the past week. The Krug Army rifles and large caliber revolvers are now in use, and the banks of Sioux County are well protected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sioux County Bankers Association
Will H. Eddy
Sioux County
Community group to form a night watch and give coffee
About sixteen members met Monday evening at Farmers Savings Bank. A committee of three was appointed to study a Budden night watch. The group also decided to give away around 84 pounds of steel cut coffee at upcoming motion picture shows opening Saturday night October 22.
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Boyden
Farmers Savings Bank
Sheldon Beats Alton 5 2 In Fast Sunday Baseball
Sheldon won the fast game against Alton by 5 to 2 Sunday. Bell of Sibley pitched for Alton while Sheldon used a battery from Redfield South Dakota.
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Sheldon
Alton
Hermah Bell
Sibley
Redfield
S. D
Looted bank items recovered near Inwood
A fifty pound gunny sack containing registered bonds deeds and abstracts was found under a culvert three miles northeast of Inwood by a trapper. Paul T. McCrum president of Boyden Bank was notified by Inwood officials and collected the property on Wednesday.
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Boyden Bank
Inwood
Paul T. McCrum
For Sale and Wanted Three Earliest 3.50-16 Inner Tubes
For sale cheap three new old stock 3.50-16 inner tubes in excellent condition. Call Reporter office for details and pickup.
Lost black leather gloves with wrist strap advertised
Notice reports a pair of black leather gloves with lining and wrist strap from W. G. Vanderburg missing. Reward offered for return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Vanderburg
For Sale Serviceable Registered Holstein Bus
Serviceable registered Holstein with very good type has high CTA record. For sale by M. DeRuyter located 1 mile north and 3 miles west of Rock Valley. Three times a week notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. DeRuyter
Rock Valley
Prices for ice cream by farmers co op creamery
The Farmers Co op Creamery Assn announces ice cream pricing with 80 cents per gallon for five gallons or more and 85 cents per gallon for less than five. No flavor surcharge. Delivery within reasonable distances. Hull Iowa phone 135.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Co-op
Creamery Ass'n
Hull
Iowa
Cobas Laundry Price List Ad
Cobas offers a load at 1.50 and lists operator Nick VerBrugge 2 miles south of Matlock and utp noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobas
Nick VerBrugge
Matlock
Utp
For Sale Allis Chalmers Tractor and Plow
For sale Allis Chalmers tractor nearly new and Allis Chalmers 2 bottom plow also nearly new. Contact N Dreith in Boyden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allis- Chalmers Tractor
Allis- Chalmers
N. Dreith
Boyden
For Sale or Trade Delco Light Plant with Battery
Classified notice: Gerrit Slothouber of Boyden offers a complete Delco Light Plant with a large battery for sale or trade at a bargain price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delco
Gerrit Slothouber
Boyden
For Sale Young Horse and Farm Equipment
For sale a smooth mouth mare a spring colt and a Deering Binder International Disc plus miscellaneous items. Contact H A De Jong Boyden. PD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deering Binder International
H. A. de Jong
Boyden
For Sale Tropic Aire Car Heater Three Months Old
For sale Tropic Aire car heater only three months old priced at five dollars. Heater originally twelve dollars in good as new condition. Contact John Tott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tott
Farm Equipment for Sale McCormick Binder and Plows
For sale McCormick binder and pulverizer two 16 inch two bottom plows by Wm H Winter. Includes three items in one listing. Contact information not provided.
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Wm. H. Winter
Frank E. Scott Commission Co Yanked by Sioux City Ad
A compact historical ad notes Frank E. Scott Commission Co of Stock Yards Sioux City offers export market services with a call for correspondence and a promise of protection. The message emphasizes no extra cost and long-standing service over 23 years.
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Frank E. Scott
For Sale Hibred Leghorn Roosters
For sale breeding Leghorn roosters 85 cents each. Contact Nick Ver Brugge two miles south of Matlock. One temporary post sale listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Ver
First Farm Plows Made From Crooked Tree Branches
The first farm implements used crooked tree branches and relied on human labor to plow fields. This simple early tool shows how farming began with improvised equipment and manual effort.
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Edward W. Pickard
Roosevelt
Ross
Hoover
Dodd
New York
Japan
W. S. Balkema, M.D
Call
Oreate D. A. Wissink, Sec.Treas
Hull Farm Loan Ass’n
D.G. Vander Wilt
Lincoln
K. W. Myers
Postoffice
Sheldon, Iowa
R.W. Meyer
Murray Bldg
H. R. Cochran
Geo. Mr. DeYoung
Bodum’s Store
George, Iowa
Fazz
Winch Veterinarian
Boydens Weekly
Wilmina Kleyne
Boyoen
Willis G. Vanderburg
America
E. A. Idema
Swyter
Phon
Symon Timmers
Sash—Sileage
Robert Moret
Noertra
Boyden and Vicinity
E. B. Smith
C.M. Gillespie, M.D
Boyden, Iowa
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