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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1944
Page
1
Housewives may apply at their local War Price and Rationing Board for 20 pounds per person in the family. Those who already obtained some sugar since March can apply again to cover the difference up to the 20 pounds per person, with certificates mailed after August 1. Applicants must list each family member and attach spare stamp 37 from War Ration Book VI.
The Reporter notes a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rowenhorst of Santa Ana California detailing four of their five sons serving in the military. Harvey is in the Infantry at Camp Roberts while Earl heads to the Navy on July 22, Chris Jr. flies B 17s and B 29s in Amarillo, and Wesley serves with the Marines in the South Pacific. The Rowenhorsts, former Boyden residents, were born and raised there and spent 27 years there.
Mr. and Mrs. V. Harpham and family were Sunday visitors at John Hollander home. Mrs. Maggie Hollander joined for a Sunday dinner at John Hollander's residence.
Pfc. Thomas De Groot listed with 87428032 at 333d Airdrome Sydn AAB Richmond Virginia. Bread price ten cents a pound sold every Wednesday at Council Oak Store.
Brattleboro, VI July 19 to August 3 items show ownership change for a Holstein cow, registry totals for 1943, and local notices from Boyden. Names include Peter Moret, R C Brown & Son, Eunice Yeeman, Wesley Keizer, P M Kruse, and Nancy Ann bread promotions at Council Oak. Also references to hardware screens and social listings.
Mrs Helen Vanderburg attended a called meeting of the State Republican Central Committee and the State Judicial Convention held in Des Moines recently.
Sioux County seeks $50 000 more in BE Bond sales to reach the goal. A hard boiled appeal reminds readers that those at home must support the war effort or risk shame and blood money. P B Mouw county chairman.
Effective July 25 1944 a service member on leave or furlough for three days or more will receive one gallon of gasoline per day up to 30 gallons replacing the prior flat five gall on rule. News briefs note bread pricing and local visits including Neil Ersland guest of Grandma Heitritter and a birth announcement for Donald Herman Behrens with his father serving in France.
Hardware store listing notes a Minnesota Brand print in white with red trim sold by Boyden Hardware Store.
In a 1944 letter Fr ann Priebe argues the poultry and egg sector should expand selling efforts to match production. He notes peanuts spend $1,000,000 on promotion while poultry gets only a dime per dollar and urges less restricting laws to boost distribution and voluntary market drive.
Gustav Stegeman and Bert Nash served as callers Tuesday at the Maria Stegemann residence, continuing the home event.
Lou Gardner explains concise voting instructions for armed forces personnel. Three items are issued: a district map of the 48 states, a large poster listing state voting requirements, and a small poster with clear directions. Iowa service voters will use state ballots for all levels, not the federal presidential only ballot. Secretaries of State report early ballots cast before nominating events, raising questions how they were obtained.
Town Council met in Clerk's office with Geo Mlazgar Jacob Westra Robert Maret and John De Jong present Absent Paul Schreuder George Mlazgar acted as chairman Minutes approved Bills listed including General Fund Water Works Street and Road items Published notices to trim trees Budget estimate ordered published Adjournment S G Vanden Brink Town Clerk The Reporter classifieds note wedding announcements and printing services.
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