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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1952
Page
1
A credited scene describes a crew loading a truck in one minute during a snow event. The snow blower pilot is Bob Deth mers and the truck operator is Jim Van Deipen. both are obscured by flying snow as a reporter photo captures the action.
A baby boy named Brent Dean was welcomed into the Henry Ruyter home on Friday January 25 at Hull Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces.
The Sioux Stockmen met January 3 1952 at James Van Maannen home with seventeen members and the assistant leader present. Bud Swassand presided as vice-president as annual record book inserts and projected feed costs were reviewed. A seeds distribution and lunch followed by shuffleboard and games. Reporter Lloyd Moir Jr.
A potluck supper at Janice Smits home bid farewell to Donna Brinks who is moving. Attendees included Mecum, Sleanor Baartman, Sandra Ver rips, Marlys Broesder, Mary Jean Schnieder, Donna Van Houte, Joyce Warntjes, Arlene Harmon, Jason Vande Hiede, John Groeters, Harvey Moret, Ivan Doorenbos, Marion Bomgaars, and Clarineal Dunnick. Neighbor gathering followed at Herman Beyer home with families of Kooiker Mulder Door enbos Schafer Beyer Meendering Boer and Martin.
Helen Westra expresses sincere thanks and appreciation for the cards received during her illness in hospital and at home.
The latest image shows Kenneth Walinga sent to his family this week. The note lists his address as Kenneth Walinga S. N. U.S.S. Frybarger DEC 705 % F P C San Francisco, California.
A F H Kruse formerly of Boyden died after a cerebral hemorrhage Sunday. He was taken by ambulance to St Vincent Hospital in Sioux City and died at 7 15 PM. He leaves a wife two sons six daughters his father six brothers and four sisters. Funeral services set for Thursday at 1 PM at the Lutheran church Ruth ton Minn with burial at George Cemetery.
A heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for support during illness from Mrs Minnie Den Herder Muriel Merle and Edward appreciating aid and kindness shown by the community
Local families shared weekend hospitality with gatherings at Marcus Sheldon Hull and Sheldon homes. Mr and Mrs George Riemers and guests dined with Cle Gallis. Henry Bosman group visited Wilbur Vander Tuig. Marvin Dicke family called on Bert Engelsma. Andy Walthuisen and David visited John Brinks.
CARE, the international relief agency, will take orders for coal gift packages for Austria. Each package holds about 660 pounds of coal and will be sent to homes unable to meet minimum heating needs, sourced from American mines to meet domestic demand and exports.
German food chain operators visited the United States for six weeks under ECA sponsorship. They learned American merchandising methods to raise German living standards and demonstrate the benefits of free enterprise. The visitors praised American merchandising and said they would adapt ideas to their businesses back home.
The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a Basket Social Friday February 8 at 8 PM in the Bell Schoolhouse. Dress in jeans and a print dress for fun. Couples with a basket admit free. grade school children 25 cents. others 85 cents without a basket. The Bell Schoolhouse Players perform a one act comedy and the School Band offers selections. John Rosenboom of Sheldon conducts the basket auction and more entertainment follows.
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company announces new tariffs to take effect March 1 with interstate increases up to 10 cents for certain distances and decreases up to 15 cents for longer interstate calls. Iowa intrastate rates also drop on most calls over 46 miles, aiming to balance intra and interstate rate structures as FCC and NARUC guidelines influenced accounting separations.
The Honor Roll includes Phyllis De Groot Esther De Haan Harold De Weerd Gene England Carole Grooters Herman Harmelink Philip Hesselink Marie Hoekman Forrest Hubers Mildred Kroose Eleanor Landhuis Bill Nienhuis Dorothy Oldenkamp Elsie Schaap Don Van Leeuwen Russell Van Marel George Van Zyl Angeline Vande Brake John Vande Steeg Academy Greta Bosch Muriel Bruxvoort Marilyn De Beer Lois Dykstra Elaine Hesselink Lois Hubers Mary Lou Van Es Marlen Vander Wilt Betty Vegter.
Belmond native Corporal James Riggins was wounded for the third time in Korea. His first injury came in August, another in September after returning to duty, and a brain concussion from a shell hit a fox hole he had just left. James Keho of Allerton, 82, took his first airplane ride recently.
Iowa fatal traffic deaths involve 761 drivers last year. Out-of-state drivers rose from 71 in 1950 to 101, a 30 percent increase, per State Safety Commissioner Pearl W. McMurry. Total 512 fatal crashes, 606 deaths, with rises in most categories except pedestrians and run-off-road deaths.
Mr and Mrs Martin Cuperus hold open house from 2 PM to 5 PM February 8 to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Friends and neighbors are invited.
Rock Valley beat Boyden 72 to 46 in the Sioux County tournament round two. Moret led Boyden with 18 points, followed by Herder 11 and Starkweather 9 as Rock Valley widened a 6 point first quarter lead to a 26 point halftime margin and beyond.
Mrs. Jake Marti of Waukon nears her 100th birthday after living in Allamakee county for over 85 years. She celebrated turning 99 last week, marking a long life in the community.
Lavern Swift, a rural mail carrier out of the Akron post office, retires after more than 42 years delivering mail on his rounds as the year ends.
Dowie Smithred Duroc saw sale is planned for Thursday February 7 at 1 00 p m at the farm one mile west and fourteen miles north of Hull Iowa. A second farm auction at Jake Jans farm five miles west and four miles south of Boyden will be held Monday February 4 at 1 00 p m. See ads inside for details.
The Womens Club will meet Friday evening at 8 PM with hostesses Mrs John Vander Haar and Mrs Marion Verrips. Devotions by Mrs E Stutzman. Mrs Robert Deth mers presents the topic Today's Challenge To Us In Youth Guidance.
The Town and Country Club schedules its next meeting for February 18. Plans include a supper hour gathering before the business portion, and a film titled The science of Milk production with a notable segment on Mastitis.
A hankerchief shower for Mrs Anie Steenhoven took place at Capel on January 24 at 2 30 pm. All the children's mothers attended. Songs and games were played. Mrs Steenhoven received many handkerchiefs and refreshments were served.
Dennis Beyer celebrated a birthday with a party at Capelno on Friday afternoon. Games were played and a cake was served after a gift from his teacher Mrs. Ione Dykstra.
The American Legion and Auxiliary mark Go To Church Sunday on Feb 3 1952 commemorating the Four Chaplains at sea. Boyden Legion Post and Unit will attend services together, urging nationwide prayer for peace as part of the observance.
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