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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1958
Page
1
Mr and Mrs John Trahan of Sioux Center welcomed their first child a five pound daughter born July 5 at Sioux Center hospital. The baby’s mother is the former Geneva Baartman of Boyden and the child’s great grandmother is Mrs Anne Baartman.
Mr and Mrs Anne Grooters greet a daughter born Sunday July 4 at Hull hospital. Vernon Kooiker and Cedar Falls welcome a son born Saturday July 3. Scholten, Ver Hoef, Langstraat, Korthals, Kreulen and Van Rooyen families hold reunions in Ash ton Sheldon and Ashton. Several local visits plus an accident near Postville and a 25th church anniversary noted with plans for August 16 1938.
Mr Cornie Maris left for Chicago for a three week course at a large hospital. Bolstad, Vander Hout, Rens, Postma and others visited lakes area locations. A baby was born in Sheldon. many families visited Camp Dodge, Lake Okoboji, Hull and Orange City. A July 4 wedding occurred at John Morris's home, and local business changes included Bert Finney purchasing a barber shop.
Auxiliary To Meet The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 272 will meet Monday July 14 at 8 00 p m at the Legion Hall Devotions by the Chaplain Mrs Larry Salmon Music by Mrs Wm Rons Program Child Welfare by Mrs Larry Salmon Roll Call Recipe Exchange Hostesses Mrs Marion Verrips and Mrs Henry Bosman
The Sioux County Farm Bureau announces a County Wide Horseshoe Contest and a Tractor Rodeo at the Annual 4-H Fair in August. The Tractor Rodeo on Tuesday August 12 requires prior entry by August 8 with entries to the Farm Bureau Office in Orange City. A State Fair trip and trophies await winners.
The Sioux County Heart Committee issued a 12 page guide titled A Safe Work Load for Farmers with Heart Disease. It classifies farm jobs into light moderate and heavy, includes a nine point energy saving checklist, and supports doctor patient planning for a safe work prescription. Copies available from Fela M. Booth or the Iowa Heart Association Des Moines Iowa.
Mrs. Wilfred Kooiker hosted a Monday birthday gathering for son Rodney marking his sixth year. Guests included Pamela Muller, Paula Muller, Billy Muller, Brent Ruyter, Susie Kooiker, Douglas Kooiker, Bradley Kooiker, Mickie Heusinkveld, Douglas Van Meeteren, Arlen Rons, Bruce VandeGarde, Ricky Kreulen, Calvin Burggraaff, and Curtis and Cindy Kooiker.
Dr Blaise Levai has been appointed head of Northwestern College English for 1958 59 by the college board. He studied at Hope College and earned degrees from New Brunswick Seminary University of Chicago and University of Michigan. He taught in India as a missionary and author of two books with numerous articles. He and his wife Marian plan to move to Orange City for the new school year.
Sioux County girls may enter the 1958 Queen of the Furrow contest co sponsored by Iowa State Soil Conservation Districts and American Fence dealers. Nine regional finalists vie for the state title at the Roosevelt Hotel Cedar Rapids after regional contests in Primghar and Cedar Rapids. Official entry blanks available at Orange City Soil District office or area fence dealers.
Entertained California guests Mr and Mrs Henry Houtsma and daughters of Redlands attended a Wednesday picnic in Hall Park hosted by Mr and Mrs Jack Mieras Mr and Mrs George Diekevers Mr and Mrs Vernon Van Ommeren Linda and Virgil and Mr and Mrs Harold De Boer.Absent were Mr and Mrs L V Groenese?
Candace Heusinkveld underwent an appendectomy at Sioux Center hospital Monday noon. Ronnie Heitritter is confined to bed most of the time due to a blood infection. Mrs. Wm Mouw remains a patient at Iowa City. Her address is Trina Mouw University Hospital Women s Barracks No 1 Iowa City Iowa.
The Sheridan Sunshiners 4-H Club will hold a meeting on Tuesday July 15 at 7 45 p m. at the Kors Harthoorn home with Sharon Harthoorn as hostess.
The Republican county convention on Friday June 27 opened at 10 a.m. Maurice A. Te Paske was reelected county chairman at the reorganizational meeting. About 100 delegates attended and 42 delegates were chosen for the state judicial convention. 17 delegates were selected for the district judicial convention.
Social Security Administration announces a new booklet aimed at private household workers such as maids cooks and chauffeurs. Copies are free from any SSA office. A Sioux City district office representative will be at Sheldon Community Building on Wednesday July 16 from 10 00 a m to discuss coverage for cash wages of 50 or more in a calendar quarter.
The Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association via Christmas Seal funds totaling 62 980 dollars will support medical research for the coming year. Grants go to seven State University of Iowa College of Medicine investigators and to James F Speers Des Moines Polk County Health Department. Two projects are funded outside Iowa at Cornell Medical College and Northwestern University Medical School through the National Medical Research Grant.
Peter Vis Jr and Mrs Glen Vande Garde drew for twenty five dollars each last Saturday night and both claimed their prize. The weekly drawing draws many residents to Boyden for shopping and the next drawing on July 12 1958 offers one more prize of $25. Plan to be present.
Committees studying Hull and Boyden area school reorganization met Tuesday evening in the Hull Public School all-purpose room. A large turnout attended and many aspects of the issue were discussed. A complete report is being prepared for publication next week.
Boyden United Presbyterian and First Reformed Churches list service times with Sunday School. St John Lutheran also schedules services on Sunday July 13 and notices meetings for teachers and the Brotherhood. The Young People’s C E Society and devotions details are provided by Ronnie Grooters and Ruth Jacobsma.
Linda Vernon Van Ommeren entertained a group for her daughter Linda’s ninth birthday. Assistant entertainers were Mrs. Josie Kuyper and Mrs. Ray Rohlifs. They roller skated at Sheldon Roller Rink and had a picnic luncheon at Sheldon Park. Attendees included Nelva Burggraaff Linda Dethmers Linda Morat Diane Boone Valerie Carlson Donny Sikhuis Ellen Vermeer Mary Jane Rol Audrey Bouma Patty Salmon Deloris Gordon Wayne Slothauber Virgil Van Ommeren. Audrey Broesder was absent.
An annual Fourth of July picnic at the Herbert Horn farm featured a morning trap shoot and a noon picnic. The afternoon included visiting and a ball game with many locals listed as attendees from Sheldon Ashton and surrounding areas.
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