16 Jul 1942
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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1942
Page
1
A county column reports progress on the Sioux County bond and stamp drive with hopeful notes that the campaign may reach the target by July. Readers are urged to participate, pledge, and purchase bonds or stamps, especially on Heroes Day Friday July 17, to show support for local volunteers and the war effort.
Ernest Hollander and Chris Vanderberg purchased an Allis-Chalmers combine for fall harvest. They also built a sturdy, improvised tractor from odds and ends to pull the new machine and perform field duties.
Collection service advertises turning old notes judgments or accounts into cash with 35 years of experience. No charge if we cannot help. References available. Addressed from Marshalltown Iowa and mentions five to seven references.
A concise notice inviting readers to arrange an oil change service at Boyden Service Station. The item presents a practical local ad style promoting car maintenance at a neighborhood shop. The message emphasizes convenient service and trusted auto care.
Priorities on paint materials may cut supplies, so buyers are urged to purchase from Vogel Paint and Glass Co in Sheldon to secure stock.
Stamp No 5 covers two pounds and is valid through July 25 while stamp No 6 also covers two pounds from July 27 to August 22. Stamp No 7 carries two pounds and can be used anytime through August 22. Miss Pearl Scholten attends summer school in Kalamazoo at Western State Michigan Teachers College. Eunice spends her summer vacation at home with her parents.
Fred Prusha, former high school superintendent, is slowly recovering after a fall from a step ladder caused a back injury. Initial assessment underestimated the damage, later revealing torn shoulder muscles requiring several major operations. He spent three weeks in a Sioux City hospital and is now home with his back secured in a heavy cast.
Bert Nash visited last week Saturday evening with Mrs John Stegeman and family at their home.
The Alton Cement Works markets concrete building blocks and partition slabs designed to form permanent firesafe walls for industrial and commercial structures.
Baldwin built spinet piano offered by Omaha Piano Co for balance due. Cash or terms accepted. Contact 314 South 19th Street Omaha Nebraska for details.
Miss Alvera Dethmers departed Wednesday morning for Garner to visit at the John Dethmers residence.
Mrs John Stegeman and Ida and Christina visited Saturday evening. Mr Jake DeBoer is reported critically ill at his son Peter DeBoer’s home.
Indirect complaints prompt Livestock and Gravel Trackers to urge truckers to avoid speeding and overloading for tire safety. Violations may render drivers ineligible. Cooperation requested from all truckers.
State Selective Service Director Charles H. Grahl outlines reemployment protections for servicemen who left civilian jobs after May 1 1940. Eligible men must regain a like position with similar seniority and pay upon discharge, apply within 40 days, and cannot be discharged for a year except just cause. The U.S. District Attorney can represent them free, and courts may compel reemployment or reasonable debt relief if service lowered earning ability. Creditors may be persuaded to fair terms, with court help if needed. Endorsers or guarantors can also be protected.
A sequence of social notes lists Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jensen of George and others at Sunday dinners in the Seinus Smid home, visits among families in Sioux City, Sheldon, Hospers, Orange City, Hull, Maurice and Rock Valley, and notes births including an 8-pound 4 ounce girl on July 1 and a son born July 2 in Hull area households. The items name numerous families such as Vander Bosch, Groeters, Smit, Laymes, Dooren hos, Kam ming a, and Vankee with multiple church and town connections reflected in weekend and weekday visits.
The Library Board met Tuesday evening at the library with president Mrs. Freda Roggen presiding. Members Mrs. Schortinghuis Starkweather Van Diepen and Vanderburg attended. Routine business was discussed and new periodicals and books were ordered for summer reading.
Residents can obtain an application form from a regular tire dealer and mail it with an inspection report to the county office. The Board mails notification of action, and certificates must be signed in person at the Orange City office per state interpretation.
Sioux County Local Board Orange City Iowa lists registrants who left July 2 for Army examination. Of the group, 23 men including Harry Morton Strong and James Gerald Vandenberg are accepted and will be recalled for duty July 17, with Leslie Harold Geels slated for July 21. Several registrants are rejected for military service.
Program lists various works and composers for a Saturday night concert at 8 00 PM including Courage Bennett Overture Amerwana and March and a U S Field Artillery piece. Also features theme from the Pugno Concerto no 1 Aschaihousky Anchors Aweigh Overture and other titles such as RoyalistSunday Morning at Gaon Sousa Star Dust Carmichael Wendell Rensini poem and Grieg march with Salutation and Seitz also noted.
The United Presbyterian Church lists 10:00 a m Bible School led by Superintendent Steve Vanden Brink followed by an 11:00 a m Worship Service. A 7:15 p m Young People's Christian Union meeting is led by President Ruth Haspers, with an 8:00 p m Worship Service.
Rev. Win Striepe pastors St John’s Lutheran with a German service at 9 30 am and an English service at 10 45 am every Sunday and festival day. Luther League meets 8 00 pm first Sunday for devotion and every third Sunday for social. Brotherhood meets second Thursday. Ladies Aid first Wednesday. Dorcas Society third Wednesday.
Advertisement notes eliminating freight and jobber costs and directs readers to obtain paint from Vogel Paint and Glass Company in Sheldon.
Miss Harriet Miller is visiting this week with Mr and Mrs Waldo Winter at Westbrook Minnesota.
The Reform Church adjusts Sunday schedule with services at 9 30 a m in Holland and 1 30 p m in English followed by 3 p m Sunday School and 7 30 p m C E meeting reflecting war time changes.
Sunday visitors include Mr and Mrs Peter Herwynen at James VerHoef home in Sanborn and Mrs Lillian Kooiman with Wilhelmina Vander Maaten heading to California for extended visits. Numerous calls and visits span Orange City Sioux Center Hospers Matlock Sheldon and Orange City areas with church Ladies Aid sale at the First Reformed basement and several residents traveling or hosting guests.
Sales taxes reached 18.8 million dollars, boosting state treasury balances and signaling solid finances as Iowa prepares for wartime stresses. The piece cautions against radical reforms while lawmakers consider balancing public expenses amid looming wartime pressures.
The article reviews sales tax trends across four fiscal years from 1937 to 1942. Under Kraschel's 1937 38 administration receipts fell by about 500000, then rose under Governor Wilson in 1939 40 by over 500000. Republicans reorganized departments including the tax commission in 1939, and the following year collections rose sharply, with the latest year showing an increase near three million.
A dated roster lists daily names from July 17 to July 23 1942 including Herman Beyer Lucille Hollander Charles Bergman Marion Jans John Brinks Donald Vanden Bosch and others across Sundays to Thursdays with several Mrs or Miss titles accompanying surnames.
A missing item notice asks the person who took scissors from the Reporter office window last week Thursday afternoon to return them.
The Grant Willing Workers met at the Nets home on Tuesday July 7 with 18 girls, one leader and three visitors. June Satie spoke on Autumn Oaks after business. Marjorie Reuvers spoke on annual health exams. Marlys MacBlu meyer spoke on A Plowing Song. Mrs Linch led Storage and Finishing discussion. The group sang A Plowing Song and served lunch. Marie Boerhave, Reporter.
An Orchard Budding Demons demonstration is set for Friday July 28 at 8 30 A M at the S C Green farm one mile east and two miles north of Boyden Prof H K Nichols extension specialist will discuss hardy stock fruit varieties for northern Iowa and demonstrate budding methods on these trees Attendees including farmers and townspeople are welcome to learn how to bud and to learn about desirable fruit varieties for this part of Iowa.
Farmers Savings Bank of Boyden Iowa offers loans with rates as low as 4 percent and promises prompt service with no commission. The ad emphasizes quick processing and direct lending through the local bank.
A local advertisement from Vogel Paint and Glass Co. based in Sheldon promotes area specific paint manufacturing tailored to the region’s climate and conditions.
Buttermilk available now for delivery or pickup via cream hauler or at the creamery in Boyden Iowa. Orders encouraged for farm needs.
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