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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1924
Page
5
Wer and Mrs Wm Woelber and Mrs Meyer left Wednesday from Boyden for a trip to Germany. A large number of relatives and friends were present to bid them goodbye. Also mention of a local bakery ad urging patrons to try a cold dog at Home Bakery, Grocery and Restaurant.
John Douma visited Hull with his mother this Sunday. Vanden Brinke’s offers bread and Dutch coffee specials. A Ford Touring Car is for sale through Hans Oberman. Rev Jacob Heemstra visits, promoting Central College. Hail damaged crops south and west of Boyden. Local trips to Fairview and Cedar Falls noted. Subscriptions and racing events mentioned. Town Council discusses budget levy with no objections. Community Club lacked quorum but is praised for past work.
A traveling group described as fiber of Gypsies toured Boyden last Wednesday, offering fortunes, but little money was taken. They traveled in Cadillacs Dodges and two Fords. Rev Louis Vander Burg of Paterson New Jersey visiting Alton received a $1000 bill from his congregation and his wife a diamond bar pin for the tenth anniversary of their Paterson arrival. Grandfather Kits, living with Rev and Mrs J M Lumkes, celebrated his 82nd birthday with daughters and families in attendance, while others could not attend.
Sunday services led by Rev. Jacob Heemstra with sermons at morning and evening. Community notices mention visits, gatherings, and local business ads, including bakery and grocery offers, school ads, evangelistic meetings starting August 38th, and a W C T U picnic with increased membership.
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