Boyden Girls Defeat Has Beens In Laughing Softball Tune Up
Remsen had scheduled a Boyden game but the Boyden girls faced the Has Beens, a senior men’s pickup team. The girls borrowed gloves, the old men struggled with them, and the girls won 32 to 17. The affair mixed humor with a rare on field missteps as players rotated through positions and spectator chatter fueled lighthearted competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
Remsen
Cal Stickel
Farrell Ruyter
Laught
Legion Auxiliary Elects New Officers in July Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary held a July 15 meeting with Mrs. Logan Vanden Brink presiding over installing new officers. Elected: Mrs. Henry Van Velzen president, Mrs. Lloyd Goodyear vice president, Mrs. Bill Rons recording secretary, Mrs. John Sitter corresponding secretary, Mrs. Art Kreulen treasurer, Mrs. Paul Vande Hoef chaplain, and Mrs. Jack Mier sergeant at arms. The group sponsors two Woodward School boys and plans a combined Legion Auxiliary picnic with the Legion on August 19 at Sheldon Park featuring a pot luck supper and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Logan Vanden Brink
Henry van Velzen
Lloyd Goodyear
Bill Rons
John Sitter
Art Kreulen
Paul Vande Hoef Chaplin
Jack Mier
Aux
Ten Sioux County Men Report for Induction in August
Ten Sioux County men are slated to report for induction on August 18, 1952. The list includes Gerrit Vonk of Bellflower California and Henry W. Van Zanten of Treton Iowa among others from Doon Boyden Orange City Rock Valley and Earling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County
Boyden
Gerrit Vonk
Bellflower
California
Henry W. van Zanten
Treton
Iowa
John H. van Meeteran Doon
Ronald Q. Kons
Alton
John H. Humme Boyden
Leo F. Eason
Orange City
Leonard J. Vanden Bosch
Rock Valley
Marvin D. Horn Boyden
John T. van Holland
Earling J. Kosters
Army Commendation Ribbon Awarded to Marvin Kuiper
Pfc Marvin E Kuiper of 628 Fourth Ave Sheldon Iowa received the Army Commendation Ribbon for meritorious service in Korea with Company H 7th Infantry Regiment 38th Infantry Division. He was rotated to the United States after service in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
38Rd Infantry
Korea
Marvin E Kuiper
Fourth Ave
Sheldon
Iowa
Kuiper
7Th Infantry
United States
Polio Pak Sent To Sioux City From Lyon County
George Polio Pak donated by the Lyon County Chapter Auxiliary ladies was sent to Sioux City for use in local hospitals. The Iron Lung funded by the county American Legion Auxiliary is now in Sioux City. Sioux City treated 139 polio cases last week with 19 new this week, over 150 total. most cases from Woodbury and Monona counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury
Monona
Chester Olsen
Lyon County
Soldier receives decoration for service 1951 52
The decoration honors his performance of duty from May 18, 1951 to March 13, 1952. He is also awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
John Landhuis Sells Watkins Route
John Landhuis sells his Watkins route to Herman Koerselman of George. Landhuis will begin a bookkeeper job at the lumber yard on Monday July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Landhuis
Watkins
Herman Koerselman
George
Landhuis
Local residents receive hospital updates from across the region
Sick Mr Henry Van Velzen is due home this week from the Vet s Hospital in Sioux Falls. Mrs John Overgaauw returned from Rochester last Thursday and feels better. Mrs Herbert Boender remains seriously ill at Hull Hospital. Little Daryl Mouw has a throat infection. Mrs Eldon Bleasdell underwent surgery at a hospital in Omaha Nebraska. Mr Connie Brunsting left Tuesday for Iowa City for a clinic follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van Velzen
Vet’s
Sioux Falls
John Overgaauw
Rochester
Herbert Boender
Hull Hospital
Little Daryl] Mouw
Eldon Bleasdell
Omaha
Nebr
Connie Brunsting
Iowa City
Notice to Farmers Trim Groves at Road Intersections
Public advisory from John Dykstra Co Supervisor urges farmers to trim groves around road corners to prevent accidents. Cooperation requested to improve sight lines and driver safety at crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dykstra
Westra Couple Fete 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Peter J Westra were surprised on their 25th wedding anniversary by relatives from Boyden. Attending were Mr and Mrs Wm Oldenkamp and Dorothy, Mr and Mrs Roy Bouma and family, Mr and Mrs Henry Westra and Helen, Mr and Mrs Henry Oldenkamp and children, Mrs Albert Van Gorp and children, and Mr and Mrs Jake Westra. A self invited lunch followed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Westra
Boyden
Wm. Oldenkamp
Dorothy
Roy Bouma
Henry J. Westra
Helen
Henry Oldenkamp
Albert van Gorp
Jake Westra
Winter joins 10th Infantry Division for basic training
Pvt. Ruben A. Winter of Boyden has joined the 10th Infantry Division for 16 weeks of basic training. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Winter of Boyden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Ruben A. Winter
Boyden
10Th Infantry Division
Herman Winter
Noted baritone to perform Friday at U P Church Boyden
Professor W Leon Akin, Sterling College vocal instructor, and Barbara Thompson pianist present a Sacred Concert at United Presbyterian Church Boyden Iowa Friday July 25 1952 at 8 pm. A free will offering for Sterling College will be received. Mrs Thompson accompanies with piano solos by Schumann Chopin Debussy. The program includes Open the Gates of the Temple Mendelssohn It is Enough Sweet Little Jesus Boy The Stranger of Galilee. The Akin group will travel through 17 states this summer. There is no admission charge and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Leon Akin
Sterling College
Sterling Kansas
United Presbyterian Church
Boyden
Iowa
Colorado State College of Education
Akin
Ames
Orange City
Boyden Girls Win Marcus Invitational Softball Tourney
The Boyden girls defeated Sutherland 27-4 in round one, beat Ida Grove 8-5 in round two, and won the finals against Marcus 9-8 after extra innings. Pitchers Iola Horn and Joan Van Velzen netted 14 strikeouts, with Ruth Horn honored for hits. Boyden earned $30 and a trophy for first place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
Sutherland
Ida Grove
Muriel den Herder
Marcus
Iola Horn
Joan van Velzen
Hinton
Boyden Girls
Legion Holds Election of Officers
The Boyden American Legion post elected officers for the coming year. Commander Cornelius Koole. Vice Commander Henry Van Velzen. Adjutant Norman Bell. Finance Officer Logan Vanden Brink. Sergeant at Arms Tony Slothouber. Executive Committee L. V. Grooters and Steve Vanden Brink. Auxiliary served lunch after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden American Legion Post
Cornelius Koole
Henry van Velzen
Norman Bell
Logan Vanden Brink
Tony Slothouber
L. V. Grooters
Steve Vanden Brink
Birthday Club Meets at Bert Engelsma Home
The Birthday Club gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Bert Engelsma home to honor Mrs. Larry Salmon on her birthday with social entertainment and a lovely luncheon. Attending college in Omaha was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Engelsma
Larry Salmon
Omaha
Two Boyden Girls to Attend College in Omaha
Miss Muriel Den Herder and Miss Mary Dale Vanden Berg will attend Commercial Extension College in Omaha, Nebraska, as listed in the local school notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
Omaha
Muriel den Herder
Mary Dale Vanden Berg
Commercial Extension College
Omaha, Nebr
Local visitors stop by St. Peter and Sheldon households
Cliff E. De Zeeuw was a memok end visitor in the Hans Oldenkamp home at St. Peter Minnesota. Little Billy Dunn of Sheldon spent Tuesday with the Ed Baartman children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff E. de Zeeuw
Hans Oldenkamp
St. Peter, Minn
Billy Dunn
Sheldon
Ed Baartman
Birthday party for Marvin Heemskirk celebrated
Marvin Heemskirk turned six with a birthday gathering Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mary Jean Slothouber Ronald Engelsmaony Martyn Vis Ronald Elaine Rensink Larry Lee Salmon Arlie Annetta Dickevers Linda Dennis Jill Heemskirk Marliss Doorenbos Donna Diana Gordon Ronald Vicky Hurst. Mrs Wilbur Heemskirk and Miss Marian Heemskirk served lunch after games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Heemskirk
Mary Jean Slothouber
Ronald Engelsma Ony
Martyn Vis
Ronald
Elaine Rensink
Larry Lee Salmon
Arlie
Annetta Dickevers
Linda
Dennis
Jill Heemskirk
Marliss Doorenbos
Donna
Diana Gordon
Vicky Hurst
Wilbur Heemskirk
Marian Heemskirk
Uitten Bogaard Welcomes Baby Boy Lesley Allan
Mr and Mrs Willis Uitten bogaard welcomed a son born July 17 at Sioux Center hospital weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces. He is named Lesley Allan and has a brother Leon Dale to greet him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Uittenbogaard
Sioux Center Hospital
Lesley Allan
Lesley
Leon Dale
Church Calendar Announces Thursday Meetings and Sunday Service
Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 00 p m in the church basement. Teachers hold a Thursday night meeting at 8 00 p m. Next Sunday Rev Henry Vander Schaaf will conduct services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Henry Vander Schaaf
United Presbyterian Church Service Schedule
Rev Henry Bank presides with Sabbath School at 10:00 A M Morning Worship at 11:00 A M and Evening Worship at 7 30 P M The Ladies Aid society meets Thursday afternoon at 2:00 P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Ladies Aid Society
Ice Cream Social Planned by St. John’s Ev Lutheran
The Dorcas Society of St. John's Ev Lutheran Church north of Boyden invites the public to an ice cream social Sunday evening July 27 starting at 5 30 p.m. The event will feature German and English services earlier in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society of the
St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church
Boyden
Card of Thanks From Hospital Stay
I thank those who remembered me with cards and gifts during my hospital stay and after my return. They were greatly appreciated.
Boyden's Sports Spirit Backed by Community Support
Cal Sriche notes Boyden thrives with strong business and public backing for sports while condemning poor sportsmanship elsewhere. He praises local officials, players, and fans for fair play and recalls willingness of businessmen to fund ads and activities. He stresses clean streets and quality town image as key attractors for newcomers.
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Legion Auxiliary
PEC
Marvin Kuiper
George Polio Pak
Sioux City
INF
U. P. Churc
Ruth Horn
Jola Horn
Legion
Marvin
Henry Bank
Cal Sriche
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