22 Jul 1943
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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1943
Page
1
Public hours set 1 to 5 pm. Gasoline board meets midweek and weekend. Red meat and processed food coupons valid July through August. Sugar stamp 13 through August 15 with extra canning allotments and mail applications. Shoes coupon 18 valid through Oct 31. Tire inspections and tire recapping rules described. Fuel oil coupons expire Sept 30 with next season applications urged.
Mrs. Peter Kooiman and daughter return to Redlands from a relatives visit. Mrs. Joe De Jong undergoes major surgery at Doornink hospital Orange City. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pressler depart for Rochester Minnesota for Mayo Clinic treatment.
An Orchard Budding demonstration is set for Friday July 30 at 8 30 A M at the S C Green farm. Also featured is a large selection of wallpaper patterns available at Vogel Paint and Glass Company in Sheldon.
The following men have been accepted for military service. U S Army John R Vellinga Sheldon Richard H Van Diepen Boyden U S Navy Richard Raymond Rensink Boyden
Willis Vanderburg writes from Valdez Alaska describing mail delays at the lodge and a longing for home. He notes limited radio access and no daily papers, mentions his improvised darkroom setup, and that he is teaching others to process photos while earning profit from enlargements. He references two Des Moines men, a bellboy and a hotel clerk, and hints at a continuation on page four.
A terse wartime note condemns undermining a soldier’s domestic relations and mocks gossip as morale boosting amid Nazi and Fascist forces, highlighting hostile surroundings and the tension between homefront and front-line concerns.
Warrant Officer Lawrence Grooters is home for a short leave before returning to Venice Florida. Sargeant George Diekevers has word from North Africa and is also on leave. Artie Smit Lt DeJong and Corp Reimers have all returned from their leaves.
Mr and Mrs Henry Vanden Bosch announce the birth of a seven pound daughter Linda Kay in Fertile on Monday morning. The event is noted alongside local hospital and theatre notices from Sheldon and Britton, with upcoming performances by Famous Players under the auspices of 1.0.C.F. in Sheldon starting July 26.
County Chairman P. B. Moon urges July sale of one dollar bonds to fund the war effort. He notes the cost of the war at 210 million and calls for extra bonds beyond quotas as Allied forces push in Sicily and the road to victory remains long and hard.
The piece discusses rising executive power through commissions and Congress’s limited check via appropriations. It notes a rider requiring Senate approval for three commission heads, calls the rider unconstitutional, and argues such clashes could strengthen Congress to serve the people rather than the president.
Mrs Jacob Van Diepen Jr hosted the bridge club at her home Wednesday. Don’t forget next Monday night and all week famous players are in Sheldon for entertainment starting July 26 for seven nights. Free 2 for 1 opening night. Vogel Paint & Glass Company in Sheldon advertises direct-from-manufacturer savings on paint costs. Volume Gives You Lower Prices.
Mrs H Ruyter hosts a birthday party Tuesday afternoon for her daughter Sharron on her fifth birthday with twelve guests. Donna Fuhr spent last week with the Bollmans at Sheldon while Pvt Harold Dickever stationed near Lincoln, Nebr visits with his family. Mr and Mrs Id Dickevers and children drive to Lincoln to visit. Mr and Mrs G Swanson and family of Sioux City were supper guests at the Al Paulson home. their son Frank remained for an indefinite visit. Mr and Mrs John Dethmers and Garner children visited the Dethmers home. Jacqueline stayed for a visit.
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