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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1946
Page
1
The Sheridan Township school district schedules a special election Monday July 29 from 8 to 10 pm to seek authorization to sell the school house in district no 5. Balloting will occur at the Center township school house by order of the Board of Directors.
A long distance call from Germany notes son Kenneth Winter serving in the armed forces is in good health. Gerrit John Bosman celebrated his birthday with well wishers from Boyden. Storm Lake residents approved a 15 year extension of Iowa Public Service Company electrical franchise by a landslide vote of 1361 to 92 amid praise for service and rate reductions.
The transport owner and the State of Iowa sue the Henry Holt estate for 11753 dollars in connection with an accident at the overhead near Boyden that destroyed the transport. The suit alleges negligence and seeks recovery of damages.
Mr and Mrs William Heemskirk announce the birth Tuesday of an eight pound son named Marvin Lee. Mrs Martin Cuperus assists at the Heemskirk home. Mr and Mrs Wm Klassen announce the birth of a daughter Tuesday morning.
The Lillian McConnel Missionary Society of the U P Church hosts a picnic Tuesday July 23 at the church. Sharing the event are the Brownies the Young Woman's Missionary Society and interested community ladies. Sadie Wirsma and two Gallup New Mexico Reservation students will present a program.
The United Presbyterian Church held a Tuesday evening reception for returning servicemen and the Rev Charles Haspels and family who soon depart for Ethiopia. Congregation members welcomed guests, with remarks from Esther Schortinghuis and others, and musical performances followed by social hour. The reception line included Wesley De Zeeuw and several couples welcoming the honorees.
Lt Sig Hamish sent a message that he will arrive in Boyden on Monday for a 45 day leave. He is assigned to the Army of Occupation. In other news Beverly Bensmiller and Logan Vanden Brink were married in San Francisco with a double ring ceremony and a reception for 60 guests. They honeymoon in Omaha and will reside in San Francisco.
Hull defeats Boyden 10-8 after Boyden surged from 10-1 to 10-8 in late innings. Smit pinch hit in 7th. Teamed with Elienhesslink and Bell in early moves. Next game set for Tuesday July 23 with Hull at home and Boyden seeking a rematch.
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