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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1958
Page
1
The American Legion Post No 272 will hold its regular meeting on Monday evening July 7 at 7 45 at the Legion Hall. Open to all members and eligible individuals.
Vacationing Mrs Susan Oldenkamp and Gertrude of Sheldon along with Mr and Mrs Jerry De Raad left Saturday morning for a two weeks trip through eastern states. They will also call on relatives in North Carolina.
A gasoline range explosion damaged the Henry Stehrenberg kitchen interior and contents. Severe hail also damaged crops in the Boyden area as residents recover from storms and pursue daily life.
John B. Draager notes 1958 rules keep farmers bound to the acreage reserve. No crop may be harvested on reserve land. planting is limited to approved crops for 1959 or later. Grazing requires secretary approval, and violations can trigger repayment and civil penalties up to 50 percent of payment.
Northwest Iowa Experimental Farm near Doon south of Rock Rapids hosts a field day on July 10 starting at 12 45 pm. Demonstrations include hay making with a hay mower and flail type forage chopper, a four row tractor track corn planter, mulch tillage ridge planting and soil and water loss reduction through watershed viewing. Ralph Krenzin discusses quality hay costs and Eldridge notes watershed and weed sprayer calibration led by Dale Hull.
Mrs Earl Boone the former Norma Lagoo was feted Monday evening at the George Horn home with parlor games and a two course luncheon hosted by Mrs Dick Doorenbos Mrs Joe A Horn and Mrs George Horn. Guests included Mrs Katie Horn Hull Edna Lagoo Nora Brown Sheldon and many others.
Maurice E Eldridge reports a field day on July 10 at the Northwest Iowa Experimental Farm near Doon now in its third crop year. Activities include weed identification, daymaking, new corn tillage methods, watershed tours, crop varieties with sorghum soybeans oats, weed sprayer calibration, and soil fertility discussions beginning at 12 45 p m.
The postal rate pay bill signed by Eisenhower raises First Class rates for letters from 3 to 4 cents per ounce and post cards from 2 to 3 cents. Air Mail, fourth and third class rates rise, with August 1 1958 effective date. bulk mailings and miscellaneous pieces see gradual increases into 1959 and 1960.
Walter Warntjes of Cargill announces a new Prescription Service to select hybrid corn varieties by analyzing farm conditions. Introduced at the Cherokee meeting on June 27, the system uses factors like soil fertility equipment planting dates and past yields to generate a farm specific recommendation. The workshop also covered a new research center near Minneapolis a corn breeding station near Rochelle Illinois new hybrids and a 20 percent growth in company research staff over the past year.
Miss Fern Martinson, dean of women at Augustana College Sioux Falls South Dakota announces Doris Schafer daughter of Roy Schafer has earned a place on the second semester deans list. Schafer is among 132 women with high scholastic averages. Overall about 243 Augustana students about one fourth of the student body are on the deans list.
Mr and Mrs Ed Den Herder hosted a picnic dinner Thursday at their home for Aletha’s second birthday. Guests included Mrs Joe Timmons and Omaha visitors, the Den Herder family of Superior, Minnie Den Herder, the Brunsting family, Carol Ann Miller and son, and Murel Den Herder.
The Farmers Savings Bank received a gold plaque for surpassing the 1957 quota for United States savings bonds sold to individuals. Henry Van Houte accepted the award from L. L. Lawler, Area Director, with prior recognitions in 1956 and 1957. The plaque, funded by Iowa patriotic firms, cites the 1957 Distinguished Service Award.
Lloyd Kruse, a former Boyden high school graduate, earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Augustana College graduation in the Washington High School auditorium in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on June 2. Dr. Albesta Spilhaus of the University of Minnesota delivered the commencement address. Dr. Marcus Rieke gave the baccalaureate sermon. The 202 graduates and 32 state certificate recipients marked the college’s largest class at that time.
The Rev John Irwin was ordained and installed as pastor of Boyden United Presbyterian Church on Wednesday July 2 at 8 0 p m. Rev John E Brownell of Waterloo Iowa presided and Rev J Walter Irwin of Amoret Missouri father of the pastor gave the Charge to the Pastor. The couple were married June 6 at Theological Seminary of Pittsburgh and New Brighton Pennsylvania. A reception followed in the church basement with a large crowd and a grocery shower from the congregation.
At the Saturday drawing two $25 prizes were offered. Dick De Groot claimed his $25 at Paul's Store while A. J. Bos was not present. Another drawing for $25 each will be held next Saturday July 5.
The Boyden Board of Education is studying reorganization options for the district. Current focus includes the Archer Ashton Matlock and Sheldon proposal with future consideration of joining Floyd Valley and Hull districts. No commitment is made until all plans are reviewed and a public meeting gauges residents' wishes.
Boyden businesses will close all day July Fourth to allow workers to observe Independence Day. A ball game is scheduled for the evening, followed by a fireworks display.
Co-Op Oil Association sponsors Western Vacation at a Colorado Rocky Mountain campsite near Estes Park along Highway 262. Details available at the Co-Op Oil Station for families or individuals seeking a summer getaway.
Mr and Mrs Louis Rons of near Matlock hosted a Sunday afternoon gathering for their fifteenth wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Peter Rons of Tyler Minnesota and several Rons families from Sanborn Ashton Hull and nearby areas along with Ed Donkersloot Leroy Moret and Wm Rons.
The Fourth of July celebration in Boyden features a 7 30 pm baseball game at the city ball park between the Boyden boys and the Sheldon All Stars. A fireworks display follows the game and all residents are invited to attend.
The Home Mission Circle of the First Reformed Church will meet Tuesday July 8 at 8 00 p m in the church parlors. Bible study led by Mrs Ray Smit with roll call Just Hostesses Mrs Paul M Vande Hoef and Mrs Clarence Postma.
The Boyden area lists St John Lutheran with German service at 8:15 and English at 10:30, Sunday School at 9:15, and a Young People meeting at 8 p.m. Pastor Hinrichs will attend Luther Academy July 6 week, returning Saturday. First Reformed and United Presbyterian also publish worship and meeting times.
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