Church Calendar Rev Henri Steunenberg Pastor
Morning Worship 9:30 A M and Afternoon Worship 1:30 P M Sunday School 8:00 P M Christian Endeavor 7:30 P M
23 Jul 1953
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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1953
Page
1
Morning Worship 9:30 A M and Afternoon Worship 1:30 P M Sunday School 8:00 P M Christian Endeavor 7:30 P M
Rev Henry Bank leads United Presbyterian Church with Sunday School at 9 45 A M Morning Worship at 11 A M and Evening Worship at 7 30 P M.
The St John Lutheran church led by Pastor H J Knoploh announces a German service at 8:00 A.M. and an English service at 9:15 A.M. Sunday School is at 9:00 A.M. An ice cream social takes place on the church lawn at 6:00 P.M. with a sound film As For Me And My House to be shown.
A reward of 50 dollars is offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible. Citizens are urged to contact authorities with any tips that may help identify and apprehend suspects.
The Boyden Commercial Club will convene Monday July 27 at 7 30 P M in the Town Hall. Agenda includes sponsoring a Boy Scout troop supporting recreation grounds and fall business promotion for Boyden.
The Boyden Commercial Club requests volunteers to help finish the recreation area on Thursday night July 30 after supper, focusing on completing the horseshoe and volleyball courts. They seek information on old bridge planks and telephone poles for backstops and related court work.
George W. Kryder, chief commissary man, U S Navy Recruiter from Sioux Falls announces David Arthur Lagoo of Boyden Iowa was accepted for enlistment in the U S Navy at Omaha on July 16 1953. He now trains at the U S Naval Training Center San Diego California.
The Boyden Girls Softball Team faces Sioux Falls KIHO State Champions Thursday night at 8:30 at Boyden ballpark. KIHO heads to Watertown to contest four state regional games. Boyden has split four meetings with KIHO, with two wins each, and has a 45 4 record over the past three years and plans to travel to Des Moines on August 8 for the state tournament.
Mrs Edwin Anderson of New York visited the Mrs Pitstic home last week, joining residents for a social call and exchange of greetings.
Ed Moss announces a new Farm Bureau voting plan switching from township meetings to neighborhood sessions with secret ballots. Neighborhood meetings in each township aim for near full participation to produce a fall summary of members views and recommendations for a farm program.
Mr and Mrs Henry Van Velzen hosted a Sunday picnic dinner at Hall park for son Galen s birthday which was Tuesday Attending were Mr and Mrs Nick Rouwenhorst Mr and Mrs Kenneth Meyn Mr and Mrs Clifford Vander Wilt and son Keith On Tuesday they hosted another picnic at Hull park with guests Mr and Mrs Robert Dethmers Linda and Mr and Mrs Joe Van Velzen and Joan
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bernisse hosted a Sunday picnic dinner at the John Slykhuis house honoring Pvt. John B. Bernisse who departed Tuesday for Camp Kilmore New Jersey. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brink and sons Rapid City SD Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kroen and family Chandler MN Mrs. Hattie Bernisse and family Mr. and Mrs. John Bernisse and Barbara Jean and Mr. and Mrs. John Slykhuis and family.
John Fischer, longtime Boyden high school manual arts instructor, accepts a new post as manual arts instructor at Boone High School and Junior College in Boone Iowa.
The American Legion Auxiliary of the Warr Monster Post met Monday evening to elect officers for the coming year. Elected were President Mrs Henry Van Velzen Vice-President Mrs Lloyd Goodyear Recording Secretary Mrs Ed Blumeyer Corresponding Secy Mrs Norman Bell Treasurer Mrs Arthur Kruelen Chaplain Mrs Henry Van Aalsburg Historian Mrs Adrian Diekevers Executive Committee Mrs George Horn Mrs George Riemers Mrs John Sitter Hostesses were Mrs James Kool Mrs Andy Bruns and Mrs Jack Mieras.
The Baaks express sincere thanks for the many congratulations gifts and tokens received on the occasion of their daughter's birth. The note emphasizes appreciation for the thoughtful gestures from friends and neighbors.
House guests this week are Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Heckman and children of Grinell Iowa along with Mrs 4 H Lease of Sumner Iowa. They are staying in the W C Jantzen and John D Stegeman farm homes.
Private Norven Winter of Company 8 B T G S C R T C Camp Gordon Georgia is listed with a military postal address and unit designation. The entry records a soldier in the U S armed forces awaiting further assignment or notice.
The Boyden Businessmen plan another attempt to defeat the Boyden Second team in a Thursday softball game. The program includes a doubleheader with the Boyden Girls facing the South Dakota Champions.
Mr and Mrs John Vermeer extend thanks to the Fire Department and all who assisted in extinguishing a fire in their garage last week. The couple express appreciation for the swift response and aid received.
Mrs. Leonard Rensink found a curious insect on her screen door magnified ten times in a published photo. The bug’s distinctive hump on its back inspired the nickname Heliocopter Bug, a feature puzzling readers as no one recognizes the creature.
The National Benefit Insurance Co of Des Moines will introduce a hospital and surgical protection program to residents of the county. Now in its 44th year, the plan covers individuals and families and will be offered to rural areas via authorized staff interviews with company credentials. Residents are urged to participate when contacted.
The Rev. and Mrs. Henry Bank announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday July 15 at Grossman hospital Orange City weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces. The new arrival is named Mary Elizabeth and has one sister and one brother.
The 6th Annual Sheldon Horse Show on Friday August 7 features a 17 horse all Palomino flag drill and Billy Winkleman chariot race with two four pony hitches. Over 700 in prizes across twelve classes. Starts 7:30 pm at Sheldon City Park preceded by a 30 minute concert by the Sheldon High School Band. Marge Jordan Des Moines plays organ. Sponsored by Sheldon Saddle Club and directed by Northwest Iowa Trailriders Inc.
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