Illinois Central schedules revised for wartime needs
Illinois Central announces June 28 changes affecting over thirty trains to speed daytime service and free equipment for freight and troop movements. Two Chicago to New Orleans locals are cut, routes shifted from night to day, and through trains Nos. 3 4 and 1 receive time adjustments to Chicago and New Orleans runs.
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Chicago
Illinois Central
J. W. Lanigan
Mr. Lanigan
Jackson
Miss
New Orleans
Iowa
Memphis
Lady seeks blade for old Henry Gronters slicer
John Gronters recalls a card from a woman in Okeechobee Florida asking to buy a blade for a cabbage slicer Henry Gronters made in Boyden 45 years ago. Her order cannot be filled due to priorities.
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John Gronters
Okeechobee
Fla
Henry Gronters
Boyden
Boyden Service Station Oil Change Offer
Local shop promotes oil changes and car maintenance services at Boyden Service Station with potential quick turnaround and affordable pricing for drivers.
Sioux Center Man Ed Den Herder Dies in Sioux City Hospital
Ed Den Herder of Sioux Center died in a Sioux City hospital on Wednesday evening from tonsil poisoning. Joan Rensink Sr. with Len Rensink left Tuesday for farming interests in Britain S D and Havana N D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed den Herder
Sioux Center
Symon Timmers
Sioux City
Joan Rensink, Sr
Len Rensink
Britain
S. D
Havana
N. D
Rationing Board Certificates Awarded Week of 1942
The June 30 to July 6 period lists certificates granted to residents including Wesley Keizer of Boyden for construction and repair tubes, Jake ZwangermanHospers for sanitation services tires tubes, H J Heusinkveld Boyden for gravel tubes, Co-operative Creamery Boyden for cream truck tires, Henry Ruyter Boyden gravel tube, Smit and Dickevers Boyden livestock grain tires tubes, Jake Dekker Matlock farm truck tubes, Frank Vogel Matlock reed grinder tube, Truck Retreads for Creamery and gravel tires, Bert Gesink Hespers for grain tube.
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Wesley Keizer
Boyden
Jake P. Zwangerman
Hospers
H. J. Heusinkveld
Co-operative Creamery
Henry Ruyter
Smit and Dickevers
Jake Dekker
Matlock
Frank Vogel
Coop. Creamery
Bert H. Gesink
Hespers
Getting a View on Tomatoes in Boyden Gardens
After attending meetings for Women in Chicago the writer mulls over a wider view from a small town. Tomato plants in Boyden gardens are dying with at least six promising plants failing, prompting a request for an investigation so a jar of preserves can be saved.
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Chcago
Lil
Boyden
Service Notes From The Frontline Family Updates
Lieutenant De Jong will be stationed in North Carolina after leave. A Boyden resident reported a book found in the Victory Book camp area. Mrs. De Vries says Robert is home for 20 days furlough visiting his folks at Lernard. Flight Cadet Vincent Peters expects home soon from Goodfellow Field. Benj Ed Van Zauren notes North Ireland addresses as AP0 34 c o Postmaster New York. Lawrence Grooters to take exam for commissioned Bandmaster. George Dickevers home Sunday and heading to Chauffer and Drivers School after passing the Army exam. Mr and Mrs A Van Roekel left for San Diego to visit James at a nearby camp. Charles Maertz, doing Railroad Defense Work in California, returns home with a California Vitamin D look.
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de Jong
North Carolina
Boyden
Victory
A. van Roekel
San Diego
Cal
James
Charles Maertz
Californa
California
Miss Cynthia Mennering Assists At Mieras Cafe
Miss Cynthia Mennering of Sioux Center is assisting in the Mieras cafe, combining community service with local hospitality duties.
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Cynthia Mennering
Sioux Center
Matlock School Board to Hear 1942 43 Budget Estimate
The Matlock School District board in Sioux County Iowa will meet July 29 1942 at 8 00 PM at the Matlock School House. Taxpayers may speak for or against the proposed expenditures for the year July 1 1942 to June 30 1943. A detailed receipts and disbursements statement will be available at the hearing.
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Matlock School District
Sioux County
Iowa
Matlock School
Boyden Independent School District
Boyden
Nic Rouwenhorst
Bert Nash Visits Stegeman Family Home Saturday
Bert Nash visited Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. John Stegeman and family. The gathering occurred on the night of July 4th and was noted in local society circles.
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Bert Nash
John Stegeman
Birth Announcement for Tuininga's Baby Girl
Mr and Mrs Harry Tuininga announce the birth of an eight pound baby girl on Wednesday July 1.
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Harry Tuininga
Farewell honors for Gerrit Rensink family at Boyden U P church
The Gerrit Rensink family Mr and Mrs Gr Rensink and their son Richard were honored at a farewell party on Monday evening by the congregation of the Boyden U P church. They planned a western trip starting Wednesday with California as their anticipated destination for the coming months.
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Gr. Rensink
Richard
Boyden U. P. Church
Miss Marjie Jansen Joins West Coast Workforce
Marjie Jansen has secured employment on the west coast joining a regional firm. The move marks her entry into a new market as she begins duties in an unspecified role with a company operating along the Pacific corridor.
Knappenberg Kooiman announce Redlands wedding June 25
Marie Knappenberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gert Knippenberg, married Claire Kooiman, son of Gr. Kooiman, at Bethany Reformed Church Redlands California. The ceremony Thursday evening June 25 drew family and friends. The bride wore navy street dress with powder blue accessories and gardenia pink rose bud corsage. groom in dark business suit attended by his brother Peter Kadiman. Mrs Allan Youngsma and Mrs Peter Koniman attended. Mrs Koniman sang two solos after the service. The couple will reside at 24 Grant Street No 2 Redlands California where Claire works in vital defense.
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Marie
Gert Knippenberg
Claire Kooiman
Gr. Kooiman
Bethany Reformed Church
Redlands
Catt
Peter Kadiman
Allan Youngsma
Peter Koniman
Mrs. Koniman
Grant Street
No. 2
Calif
Claire
Recruit Lumby joins U S Navy at Great Lakes station
Hubert Robert Lumby age 29 husband of Beverly Lumby of Bovden arrived at the U S Training Station at Great Lakes and is undergoing recruit training. He will take aptitude tests to decide if he proceeds to further instruction at a service school or is assigned to sea duty or another naval station.
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Great Lakes
U. S. Navy
Hubert Robert Lumby
Beverly Lumby
Bovden
U.S
Navy
Birth of Lavonne Emma Lillian Coldenkamp
Mr and Mrs John Coldenkamp announce the birth of a baby girl Lavonne Emma Lillian at Hull Hospital on Thursday July 2 1941. Mrs Coldenkamp and the infant are cared for at home by Mrs Henry Meyners.
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John Coldenkamp
Lavonne Emma Lillian
Hull Hospital
Grey Shop Dress and Sports Wear Sale in Sheldon
Save time and fuel by shopping at The Grey Shop in Sheldon for dresses and sports wear. The ad highlights a local retailer offering casual and athletic clothing options to area shoppers.
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Grey
Sheldon
Gaugerts Visit Auberg Family in Heron Minn Weekend
Mr and Mrs Lester Gaugert of Heron Minnesota visited over the weekend in the Auberg home. Henry Auberg returned with his sister and her husband for a visit.
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Lester Gaugert
Heron Fake, Minn
Nparental Auberg
Henry Auberg
Van Zan ten family returns from Minnesota visit
Mr and Mrs Roger Van Zan ten and ten children of Austin Minnesota visited the parental home of Dr Will Van Zan ten and returned home Tuesday morning after a short stay.
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Roger van Zanten
Austin, Minn
Will van Zanten
Boyden Independent School District to Hold Budget Hearing
The Boyden Iowa district board will meet August 4 1942 at 9 00 PM at the Boyden School House. Taxpayers may speak for against the 1943 44 expenditure estimate as a detailed receipts and disbursements statement is available at the hearing. NIC ROUWENHORST district secretary.
Top Heads Rationing Offices in Sioux County
William Top of Orange City is named Executive Secretary of the two Rationing Boards 84-1 and 84-2 in Sioux County. He was inducted July 2 and will oversee offices above the Orange City Post Office open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Miss Marcella Dykstra and Miss Dora Hospers assist. Top, a lifelong local, is married with two children and has 17 years in General Insurance. He serves in public roles including Lyons Club director and Boy Scouts district chairman.
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William Top
Orange City
Sicus County
Marcella Dykstra
Dora Hospers
Sioux County
Top
Yoptaneht
Lyons Club
Chamber of Commerce
American Reformed Church
Boy Scouts
Commercial Club Meeting Notice
A special meeting of the Boyd en Commercial Club will be held on Monday July 13. Members are urged to be present.
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Boyden Commercial Club
Wm. Jansen Battles Eye Infection in St. Joseph Hospital
Wm. Jansen has spent two weeks in St. Joseph hospital recovering from an eye infection. An update on his condition was not provided in the notice.
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Wm. Jansen
St. Joseph Hospital
Band Concert Program for July 11 1942 at 8 P M
Saturday program lists pieces including March Columbian American Patrol The Marines Hymn Home on the Range Amapola World is Waiting for the Sunrise Suez Overture American Pioneer Royal Hussars Trombone Smear Pilgrim's Chorus Salutation and The National Anthem conducted by Fillmore Seitz Yoder Meacham King and others with titles noted from the listed events and performers.
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King American Patrol
Meacham the Marines
Phillips
Yoder Mareh Royal Hussars
King Trombone
Lassus
Fillmore Pilgrim’s Chorus
Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Vergil Smiths Home
Mrs Vergil Smith hosted the Bridge Club on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Prusha as guest of honor.
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Vergil Smith
Bridge Club
Mrs. Prusha
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Robert Moret
By Helen Lowe Vanderburg
George Dickevers
Chauffer and Drivers School of
The
Army
J. A. Tutje
Lance
G. F
Els
Honor Gerrit Rensink
Knappenberg—Kooiman
General Fund
School House Fund
Orm
Top Heads Rationing Offices
Panis
America
Iowa Public Service Company
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