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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1941
Page
1
The Doty Cafe in Boyden will have a formal opening on Saturday. The cafe, formerly Jauck's Cafe, has been remodelled with a soda fountain and other equipment. Mr and Mrs Doty, experienced cafe operators, previously ran a cafe at Rock Rapids and Hawarden.
Charles H. Tye, appointed by State superintendent Miss Parker, will chair the daily quiz program at the Iowa State Fair. The event targets 7th and 8th grade students with 150 teams, narrowing by elimination until a final winner is chosen. Iowa residents may submit questions while WHO Des Moines will broadcast from the fairgrounds.
Henry Van den Bosch of Fertile assists with threshing this week. Mr and Mrs Tony Smit hosted a Waffle Supper Sunday evening with guests Mr and Mrs Bernie Grooters and children Mr and Mrs John Grooter and son Lawrence and Carla Ruth Kooiman.
Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Prusha visited Sioux Falls and Terrell, South Dakota, on Monday. Prudence Thayer finished a vacation at her uncle Jalie Van Diepen Jr. and family, returning to Onawa Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Miller, daughter Harriett, and Rufus Ralston left Sunday for a Westward trip to Kennebec South Dakota and Sheridan Wyoming, to visit relatives.
Wells drilled and augered at the Alton Cement Works as part of ongoing repairs. The notice indicates continuous operation with repairs completed and work available anytime at the plant.
The Summer Circus presented by the Chamber of Commerce of Sioux City drew local attendees across days. The Ray Smit family Gail Smit attended Monday, with John Vander Haar Gus Stege families Billie Kwikkel and children, S G Vanden Brink Dorothy Logan Eunice Moret and Mary Jean Rensink on Tuesday. Wednesday guests included Peter DeVries Ann Margaret Mildred Hausman Chester Sitter A B Vanden Brink Warren.
Mrs. Charles Bergman welcomed United Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid members for a Thursday afternoon meeting. The group worked on the Layette project. Henry Landhuis and Jha Landhuis with their wives visited in Leota, Minnesota.
Mr and Mrs John A Van Roekel visited in the W Boelsma home Sunday evening.
Wanted notices seek travelers from Los Angeles California leaving on Monday. Inquire Reporter office for details and inquiries.
An unofficial listing shows draft order numbers assigned to 21 year old men from the district. Names include Cornelius Dekkinga 6840 Fritz John H Winter 44829 Lorrain Vernon Grooters 107S78 Maurice Joe Mouw 1098157 William H Kooiker 124890 Lawrence Harold Wielinga 120S178 Lawrence Moret 126S71 Raymond J Donkersloot 140868 and John Henry Rohde 1478327.
Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Striepe and their family began a trip Tuesday to Arlington Minnesota to visit Mrs Striene s parents. Rev. Striepe expects to return Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Wm Fick welcomed a baby boy named Werner William on Monday July 14. The birth adds a new member to the family and marks a joyful occasion in their household.
Mrs John Rohde visited Mrs John Stegemann and family at their home Tuesday afternoon.
Eleanor Landhuis stayed with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Harvey De Cook in Sioux City. Mr and Mrs John Landhuis drove there Monday night to attend the Summer Circus and Eleanor returned home with her parents.
The Sohl children thank those who assisted during their father Johann August Sohl illness and after his death. Their kindness during this tribulation is appreciated.
The program includes marches by Improvement Bennett and King Reverie Chapel Shrine Leoni The Centaur Overture Young America Russell March Loyalty King Gold and Silver Waltz Lehar Washington Post Sousa Westward Ho Havana Bennett Serenade Itand Hearts King God Bless America Berlin with selections and a Havana Bennett closing piece.
Gertrude and Jane Ruyter returned last Wednesday with their mother Mrs. Walter Ruyter and her brother John Woudsma after a three weeks visit with their uncle Maynard Woudsma at Mondamin.
Mrs. Marie Reyelts of Maynard arrived Monday to spend a few days with Mrs. Dora Reyelts and family.
The St Luther League schedules its annual Fellowship Picnic on Sunday August 3 on church grounds. A picnic dinner and supper will be provided with special and devotional entertainment for attendees.
The Henry Ruyter family will relocate to the G Rensink residence in the latter part of the week, officials said.
Esther Olson with Sadie Wiersma of Orange City visited Royden friends on Wednesday. Miss Olson extended greetings to the community.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Jantzen marked their 16th wedding anniversary in Rock Rapids on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Vanden Brink and Mrs. Kate Jantzen in attendance.
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