06 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
1
A farmer recounts a near hire loss after driving behind cows to herd them home. A cow balked at leaving pasture, the driver bumped her, and fertilizer sprayed his hat and suit. He laughs now, blaming luck more than malice. Rock Rapids Leader notes dry cleaning ad.
All persons not complying with the Iowa Weed Laws are notified to comply or face legal enforcement by the Sioux County Board of Supervisors. Action will be taken if no cooperation by July 15 1939. Notice issued by order of the Sioux County Board of Supervisors.
Mr and Mrs William Schroder were dinner guests Sunday in the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Schroder at Hartley Iowa.
Mr and Mrs Richard Willem enseen and daughter Colleen of George were supper guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Herman Schroder Sunday evening.
Mrs Joe Stientjes and daughter Iivelyn along with Mrs M Moret spent Friday afternoon visiting at the home of Mrs Jao Ver Steeg.
A small group from Boyden held an informal gathering Tuesday evening at Handytowan to mark the Fourth of July with local residents. The event featured short speeches and socializing amid evening skies.
A local service station advertises oil changes at Boyden Service Station offering quick maintenance and basic vehicle care.
Practically all news this week centers on Fourth of July picnics and related outings. The column notes decide to skip routine items as everyone enjoys the holiday mood before and after Independence Day.
The Ladies Aid of the Reformed Church announces its annual Ice Cream Social and Bazaar on Friday evening July 7. A two act play is scheduled as part of the program and all are invited to attend.
LaVerne Herring, son of Senator Herring, reportedly lost his position as the Republican state organization renamed the job and allocated the duties to another man. The senator reacted with a sharp newspaper reply critiquing party influence and payroll placements.
Mr and Mrs Claus Steuven and son Le Roy of Pipestone Minnesota were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs William Schroder. The visit highlighted local social exchanges and family hospitality.
Miss Alma and Henrietta Baerenwald and their father Mr Aug Baerenwald were Minnesota call ers one day last week.
and son LeRoy of Pipestone Minn and Mr and Mrs Willie p Schroder spent Saturday evening in the home of Mr and Mrs Glenn Krahling of Ashton.
Mrs. Ben Grooters and her son Lorrain along with Miss Mina Van Der Maaten visited Sheldon for a Saturday evening calling session.
The Leader Cafe was sold to Art Roggen of Boyden by owner Robert Dethmers. The Dethmers praised the cafe’s service and expect Roggen and associates to continue the same. Roggen plans to announce his opening next week.
REA lines were energized starting June 30 with inspection of the substation led by regional engineer W B Bigelow and J K R Brown. Iowa Public Service personnel connected hi line to the REA substation as crews advance energizing in the densest wired farms area.
Mr and Mrs William A Winter and their family spent the Fourth of July with relatives in Sheldon noting a quiet holiday and family time together recorded by local residents.
Jack Mieras announces the grand opening of Jack's Cafe in The Reporter with an opening advertisement. The event promises special treats for guests and notes official opening hours and date to be remembered.
Word indicates farmers may re-seal for another year with a 6 cent per bushel margin and no payment if corn exceeds 638 cents. A new corn extension provision requires all 1937 corn to be shelled to obtain the 57 cent rate.
John Rensink Jr and Bert Nash spent Tuesday evening the Fourth at Rock Valley, sharing a brief social visit and local chatter.
Mrs Albert Slothouber and her daughter Annetta of Orange City visited Boyden on the Fourth as callers, sharing greetings and community news.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Baerenwald and their son of Sheldon have relocated their trailer house and are now living on the August Baerenwald farm in the area.
A brief item records a visit to the Hol Blumeyer residence on Friday evening, noting local social detail. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.
Mr and Mrs Chris Blumeyer Jr and families along with Mr and Mrs Ea Blumeyer, Mr and Mrs William Schroder, Mr and Mrs Glenn Krahling from Ashton and Mr and Mrs Jack Schroder of Hartley gathered for a picnic at Peterson State Park in Peterson on the Fourth of July.
Local reader ad promotes Boyden Service Station offering tires and tubes for vehicles. Copy appears as a brief classified style notice aiming to attract customers to the shop.
The Boyden Independent School District board in Sioux County Iowa will meet August 1 1939 at 8 PM at the Boyden School House. Taxpayers may speak for or against the proposed expenditure estimates at the meeting.
The Annual Ladies Aid Picnic took place at Sheldon Park despite rainy weather. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Pollock, Mr. and Mrs. William Meyn and Kenneth, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Foreman and family, and many others listed by name.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Krahling of Ashton were Sunday evening visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs William Schroder.
Mr and Mrs Chris J Blumeyer Sr of George visited Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Chris H Blumeyer Sr.
Mr and Mrs Al Doorenbos and Mr and Mrs Dick Doorenbos visited Sheldon Saturday evening for a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Martin Baerenwald welcomed Sheldon callers Saturday evening in their home.
Sioux county reports extraordinary corn growth with stalks reaching nine to twelve feet high at H. J. Rensink farm north of Boyden. John Rensink Sr notes decades of farming with no prior season like this. Photographs of the hybrid corn were taken July 8 and July 4 for next week’s Reporter. Miss Helen Van Rooyen visited the Diekevers home last week.
The Indians from the Washington Missionary Reservation were supper guests Saturday evening in the home of Dr. and Mrs. J.S. Pollock. On Sunday, Rev. and Mrs. Sam and daughter Phyllis were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. Van Diepen, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe were guests of Mrs. Ann De Valois.
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