Court House News Hypothetical Probate and Marital Filings
Marriage licenses issued to William Irvin Britton and Alice Jones of Sioux City. The Last Will of Elizabeth Wandscheer, Sioux Center, filed for probate with a hearing set August 20 at 10:00 a.m. Kenneth Sol appointed executor of Nicholas Sol, Alton, without bond. Clayton B. Thompson named guardian of Sherman Q. French with $10,000 bond. Guardian reports sale of Harwood E. Frazier real estate in Hawarden to D. R. Barnard for $12,000 approved. Goergen estate valued at about $185,450.78 with California and Minnesota real estate totaling about $49,000. Iowa estate includes 368 acres, cash, bonds. Will provides legacies to churches and a balance split among Goergen heirs. Deloris Louise McLain and Willis Ralph McLain guardianship reports approved. Final guardian reports for John G. De Vries and discharge thereof. Henry Poll estate closed. Maw Poll executrix final report approved and discharged. Paul Mouw executor final report approved. estate closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Irvin Britton
Sioux City
Alice Jones
Elizabeth Wandscheer
Sioux Center
Kenneth Sol
Nicholas Sol
Alton
Clayton B. Thompson
Sherman Q. French
Harwood E. Frazier
Decedent
Hawarden Iown
D. R. Barnard
Math Goergen
Granville
California
Minnesota
Iowa
U. S
Catherine Goergen
Deloris
Louise Mclain
Willis Ralph Mclain
Henry Visser
Hattie van Maanen
Herbert de Vries
John G. de Vries
Henry Poll
Maw Poll
Paul Mouw
Dena Mouw
Sioux County 4-H Elects New Officers at Field Day
Ronald Patrick of Hawarden was elected president of the Sioux County 4-H boys at the Field Day in Sioux Center on June 19. Marion De Kock Jr of Hawarden won vice president, James Heynen of Hull was chosen secretary and treasurer, and Te land Gayer of Rock Valley was elected reporter and historian. They will lead 4-H activities in the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Patrick
Russel Patrick
Hawarden
Sioux County
Sioux Center
Marion de Kock Jr
Marion de Kock
James Heynen
Heynen
Hull
Teland Gayer
Charles Gayer
Rock Valley
Farmers Aid Sought in Sudangrass Poisoning Survey
Sioux County farmers are urged to report all prussic acid poisoning cases to the county extension office. Maurice Eldridge, extension director, and Harvey Thompson of Iowa State College seek data to help identify conditions causing poisoning and aid farmers amid dry seasons.
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Sioux County
Maurice — Eldridge
Maurice Eldridge
Harvey Thopson
Iowa State College
Iowa
Maurice E. Eldridge
Eldridge
Stanley [Balloun
Balloun
Nickel consumption by use in 1955 world market
1955 consumption of nickel by use totaled about 30 percent stainless steels 17 percent engineering alloy steels 16 percent high nickel alloys 15 percent electroplating 6 percent copper base alloys 5 percent jet engine alloys 5 percent cast irons 6 percent industrial chemicals and miscellaneous. Demand was shaped by defense stockpiling and supply shortages.
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Hickel
Free World
Sioux County youth programs meet and skate at Orange City
The Farm Bureau Young People's Group will gather at 7 30 p m Tuesday July 31 1956 at the Farm Bureau Office in Orange City then attend a skating party at the Alton Outdoor Rink and a watermelon feed at Orange City Park. Ages 17 to 28 are invited with counciling couples Mr and Mrs Edgar Glessner and Mr and Mrs Boyd Daniels. The Sioux County 4 H field Day was held July 19 in Sioux Center with a softball semi finals set and a 13 13 tie in the championship at the fairgrounds. The final will be replayed at the youth fair. New prize softball bats were awarded to Capel Propellers and Plato Pluggers.
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Sioux County
Farm Bureau
Orange City
Altona
F Edgar Glessner
Boyd Daniels
Fairgrounds
Sioux Center
Sheridan Livestock Growers
Capel Propellers
Plato
Toughness in Metals and Durable Trailer Steels
The article notes ductile cast iron from International Nickel offers four to twelve times greater toughness than ordinary cast iron. It highlights nickel-containing stainless steel trailers that are lighter yet strong, corrosion resistant, and paint free. Delaware County reports bridges washed out after heavy rains. Dinner guests at the Normandy in Solnx City included the Houtsma, Van Ommeren, and Dé Boer families.
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International Nickel
Henry Houtsma
Vernon van Ommeren
Harold Dé Boer
Solnx City
Highway safety tips from the National Safety Council driver tips
National Safety Council warns superhighways do not cure poor driving. Article lists ten points on speed, following distance, interchanges, distractions, weather and fatigue with practical steps and cautions for travelers and motorists.
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National Safety Council
Council
Seldon
Bowling Meeting Set for Legion Bowl on Friday Night
All men bowlers and sponsors meet at Legion Bowl Friday August 3 at 8 00 P M for a business session to organize leagues and elect officers. Cliff Vander Wilt serves as secretary treasurer for the Boyden Bowling Association. Virgil Dunnick of Sheldon visited Donald Dunnick for Sunday dinner at their home.
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Legion Bowl
Fuarvhadu Eama
Virgil Dunnick
Sheldon
Donald Dunnick
Capel Belles 4-H Holds July Meeting at Leader's Home
The Capel Belles met July 16 at Mrs Adrian Dickevers home. Roll call cited a favorite flower. Darlene, Beverly Langstaat, and Janice Boone demonstrated flower arranging. Karen Vander Zwaag spoke on houseplants for room decorations. Phyllis Koerselman reported.
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Capel Belles
Adrian Dickevers
Darlene
Beverly Langstaat
Janice Boone
Karen Vander Zwaag
Phyllis Koerselman
Phyllis Koerseman
Farm Outlook Tracks Corn Belt Yields and Cattle Trends
July 1 crop reports show good corn and soybeans potential in the eastern Corn Belt but subsoil moisture shortages threaten yields during heat. Oats may fall below July estimates with light test weights. Cow markets rise as large beef cow numbers suggest sizable fall cull sales, with farmers advised to sell cull cows early. Birth notices list three newborns with hospitals and family details.
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Steve Hiemstra
Iowa State College Farm Economist
Iowa
Chicago
Iowa State College
Hiemstra
Francis A. Kutish
Kutish
Brouth
Van Velzen Baby Girl Born in LeMars Hospital
Mr and Mrs Clarence Van Velzen of LeMars welcomed their first child, a daughter named Julie Ann, born Tuesday July 17 at LeMars hospital. The baby weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry Sarre of George and Mr and Mrs Joe Van Velzen of Boyden.
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William Rosenboom
Randal William
Sheldon Hospital
the van Maanen
Glendale
Calif
Andrew Rosenboom
Clarence van Velzen l
Lemars
Julie Ann
Ilemars Hospital
Harry Sarre
George
Joe van Velzen
Boyden
Grooters Welcomes Daughter Janell Lynn at Sheldon Hospital
Mr and Mrs Rodney Grooters welcomed a daughter, Janell Lynn, born Thursday July 19 at Sheldon Hospital weighing 7 lb 8 oz. She has one brother. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wm J. Moret and Mr and Mrs Bernard Grooters.
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Arthur Kruelen
Kevin Lee
Sheldon Hospital
Rodney Grooters
Janell Lynn
Wm J. Moret
Bernard Grooters
Leadership Camp Delegates Named From Sioux County
Helen Van Klompenburg daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Van Klompenburg of Orange City and Charles McCrory son of Mrs Glenn McCrory have been selected to represent Sioux County at the State Leadership Camp announced by Maurice E Eldridge county extensors director. Helen and Charles will attend the camp from July 30 to August 4 at the Iowa 4 H Club Camp near Madrid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen van Klompenburg
Henry van Klompenburg
Orange City
Charles McCrory
Glenn McCrory
Sioux County
Maurice E. Eldridge
Helen
Charles
Iowa
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Harlan Geiger
Ames
Ray Cunningham
Iowa State College
Charles Sorenson
Jerry Moser
Des Moines
Democracy and Limits in a Father Son Debate
A father and son discuss democracy, veto power, and freedom within limits. The father explains legal and moral responsibilities, while the son learns to balance personal choice with majority decisions and traffic safety rules. The dialogue hints at growing civic understanding and future duties.
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Jack
Wm Oldenkamp Hospitalized After Surgery
Sick Wm Oldenkamp entered the Lutheran hospital in Sioux City Tuesday evening and underwent surgery Thursday morning and as well as can be expected at this writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Hospital
Sioux City
Boelsma Daughter Undergoes Hip Surgery in Sioux City
Marlys Boelsma daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Boelsma underwent hip surgery this past week at St. Joseph Hospital in Sioux City. Her address is room 148 at St. Joseph Hospital Sioux City.
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Marlys Boelsma
Henry Boelsma
St. Joseph Hospital
Sioux City
Mrs Wm J Moret Admitted To Sheldon Hospital
Mrs. Wm J. Moret entered Sheldon hospital Friday evening for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm J. Moret
Sheldon Hospital
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