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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1922
Page
1
Marie Brest of Hawarden Iowa has been named the prettiest girl in Sioux County by judges in the Des Moines Register Town State Fair Beauty Contest. The winners from each congressional district will be judged for the state title with a $1000 prize and a queen crown at the Iowa State Fair.
The Boyden Community club met at Town Hall with large attendance. A report on the cost of a permanent band stand was given and a committee appointed to study buying a steel flag pole and possibly building the stand around it. Committee members include Henry Pittsick, R. Kamminga, and Ed Dikkevers. Eddy's six piece orchestra then entertained, with Mrs Eddy on piano and several named musicians performing a lively set.
Harm Arends, about six miles northeast of Boyden, died Friday night from a two car collision at a blind corner four miles east of Boyden. The 1888 Harbor Illinois born farmer left a wife Dora Lenders, parents, six siblings and several in-laws. He served in the 1917 1919 period and was a member of the American Legion. Interment was in Matlock cemetery after services by Rev. Flentie at the home.
A summary of suits for collection including $123.67 and $3074 notes, guardianship actions with temporary appointment set for September 5, and attachments sought by creditors. The list includes names and ages of local residents linked to various filings and notices.
The Sheldon fair features a Big 4 Horseshoe Pitching Tournament led by Otto Alberts of Hartley as superintendent and F. S. Plumb of Sheldon as assistant. A silver cup, on display at James Jewelry, awaits the winner. Daily prizes total 10 5 2.5 with additional three day prizes 15 10 5 2.5.
Encouraging results from the State Bank superintendent describe improved conditions among state and savings banks and trust companies since last June. Banks under Murray’s jurisdiction paid off $20,000,000 of indebtedness, gained $7,000,000 in deposits, increased capitalization by $104,500, added $140,736 to surplus, and boosted undivided profits by $1,152,132. The number of banks fell by 27.
The Sheridan and Capel township picnic in Case Ver Hoef grove west of Boyden drew a large crowd and wrapped up as an annual event. Capel’s Tug of War triumph followed a day of music, races, a 7 6 baseball win by Clipper club over Capel, and an 11 7 Boyden victory in the afternoon ball game.
In Orange City Iowa on July 7 the general synod of the Reformed Church of America ruled that Professor Jansen of Calvin College Grand Rapids Michigan favored science over church orthodoxy. Jansen taught Jericho fell by earthquake and Red Sea parted by wind.
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