Local 4-H Activities Highlight Community Socials
Sunday and Monday gatherings at several homes feature visits among local families in Boyden and Hull. 4-H events include Highland Lassies Sheridan Sunshiners and Busy Bees shows at the Legion Hall with Miss Fola Booth judging articles. A reception and bridal shower complete a weekend of community activities.
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Highland Lassies
Sheridan Sunshiners
The
Legion Hall
Fola Booth
Extension Office
the Legion Hall
Mothers of the 4-H
Bridal Shower Honoring Mrs. Moret Opens Gifts and Feasts
A Thursday evening bridal shower at Mrs. Gerald Slothouber home featured games and Mrs. Moret opening many gifts. A two course luncheon was served by hostesses Mrs. Slothouber and Mrs. Norman Moret with numerous guests from Boyden Sheldon Sioux Center Hospers Maurice Beaver Creek Rock Rapids and other nearby towns. Highland Lassies 4-H Club met July 15 at the Legion Building with seven members, pledges observed, minutes approved, and a zipper demo by Marliss Doorenbos. They set Achievement Day for July 26 and shared a hosted lunch before adjournment.
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Highland
Highland Lassies
Legion Building
Blanche Dunnick
Sharon Scholten
Marliss Doorenbos
Ruth Hensch Accepted to Augustana College Sioux Falls
Ruth Elaine Hensch has been accepted for admission to Augustana College Sioux Falls South Dakota for the fall term which begins September 5 She is a Boyden Hall High School graduate and daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Hensch RR No 1 Box 62 Hull Iowa
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Ruth Elaine Hensch
Augustana College
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Ruth
Boyden Hall High School
Walter Hensch
RR No. 1
Box 62
Hull
Iowa
State Fair adds Super modified stock car races
State Fair announces a new set of super modified stock car races as part of the speed classics with cars reportedly reaching 100 mph on straightaways. The program includes stock car heats on August 27 and September 4, big car races August 28 through September 3, a 1960 Iowa championship jalopy race September 2, and a Sunday September 4 super modified feature.
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Iowa
L. B. Cunningham
Fair
Cunningham
Daily Report on Hogs Matlock Iowa Offers Premium Dressed Pork
A Sioux City based notice from Matlock Iowa announces daily reports on hogs and dressed pork. The ad states extra payment for premium hogs and is dated with Matlock contact details.
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Sioux City
Matlock
Iowa
Iowa Stock Car Race Series to Offer $6000 Purse
The series will feature a $6000 purse for modified stock car races with a 50 entry limit for two events. Open to Iowa cars and drivers only, Cunningham expects over 100 top drivers nationwide to attend. The fair runs from August 26 to September 4, 1960.
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Iowa
Cunningham
Sioux County Extension Schedule and Ponds Safety Notice
The schedule lists events from July 28 to August 4 including 4 H achievement shows and extension council meetings. A safety guide urges pond shore grading, visible life saving gear, warning signs, and safe boating practices with life preservers and staying with a capsized boat. A horseshoe tournament is planned for Wednesday and Thursday at the fair with entry urged and no entry fee.
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Holland Hustlers
Tidy Teens
Merry Maidens
Sparklers
Poisoning Warning for Home Canned Foods
Warns Bernice Bergsma health nurse Sioux County about botulism from low acid home canned foods. Commercially canned foods are safe. boil home canned foods at least 10 minutes before tasting to destroy the poison. Symptoms include trouble swallowing vision speech and breathing. seek prompt medical treatment.
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Bernice Bergsma
Sioux County
Farm Pond Safety Rules Urged By Iowa Conservationists
The State Conservation Commission and the U S Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service urge stricter precautions after rising farm pond drownings. They warn ponds pose risks for children swimmers and laborers near shores and during boating.
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Iowa
State Conservation Commission
The
Soil Conservation Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Farm Bureau Night At County Fair Set For August 10
The Sioux County Farm Bureau announces Farm Bureau night at the Sioux County Youth Fair on Wednesday August 10. Royal United Shows will present acts ranging from acrobatic feats to comedy. All 1960 Farm Bureau members and families receive free tickets. nonmembers pay 75 cents per person with free entry for children under 16 with parents.
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Sioux County Farm Bureau Board
Farm Bureau
Sioux County
Royal United
Farm Bureau Board
Local Church Notices for Boyden and Orange City
Divine worship and Sunday activities at St. John and First Reformed churches listed. Includes service times, Sunday School, youth events, guest speaker from Orange City, offerings, senior camp delegates, new CYEYF officers, and Ladies Aid meeting with India topic.
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ST. John Lutheran Church
P. A. Hinrichs
Luther League
First Reformed Church
Henry Schoon
Henry Collenbrander
Orange City
Library Fund
Arlan Korthals
Kathryn Zuiderhof
Everly Ver Meer
Faye Siderius
New C.E.Y.F
Audrey Kroon
Roger Bernisse
Sue
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Standarp
Atlas
Harold’s Standard Service
Harold Velgersdyk
Prop
Hull, Iowa
Boyden News
Richard van Diepen
Henry Auberg, Jr
Ed Baartman
Peter Baartman
Gloria
Henry Auberg, Sr
Wm. Voss
Sheldon
Wm. Rons
Bob den Hartog
Iowa City
Howard Verrips
Lake Okoboji
Don Carlburg
Bert Hiedi
Ocheyedan
Jake Vander Hieden
Wm. Klaassen
Visi
Rodney Groeters
Scott Sneller
Alvin Dickman
Judy
Ronald
Donald
Rudy Tiedeman
Ivan Doorenbos
Jake
Rosella Doorenbos
Gerrit Scholten
Adrian Buurrman
Ronald Kruger
Sibley
Hattie Bomgaars
Larry Moret
Farmer’s Co-Op Assn
Chex
Van’s Market Hall
Morrell
Eac
Boyden Churches
United Presbyterian Church
John Irwin
Arlys Klaassen
Christ the Mediator
Bell & Howell
Rexall
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