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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1958
Page
1
Norman Bell Postmaster says window service hours change effective Friday August 8 1958 at Boyden post office. Weekday hours 8 30 am to 12 noon and 1 00 pm to 5 00 pm. Saturday hours 8 30 am to 12 00 noon. Lobby and lockboxes open 7 30 am to 6 00 pm Monday through Saturday.
The American Legion Post 272 will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening August 4 at 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall. All members are urged to attend, and election of new officers will take place.
Willis Kooiker of Boyden is fined 1200 dollars including costs for running a stop sign. L Henning receives seven dollars and costs for a faulty muffler. David Lee De Kok of Archer Town is fined 700 dollars including costs for disturbing the peace with a defective muffler.
The Goodwill truck from Sioux City will visit Boyden on Tuesday August Sth to collect used articles. Residents are asked to bag items and deliver them to the Co op Lumber Yard by August 5.
Women bowlers are informed the meeting date moves from August 12 to August 14 at 8 pm in the Legion Hall. Newcomers invited to join and elect officers to organize teams for the coming season.
The Busy Bees 4-H Club met Wednesday with seven members and two leaders. Marliss Doorenbos called the meeting to order. Demonstrations covered making an attractive relish dish by Glenda Harthoorn and Marliss Doorenbos. Members prepared record books. Mrs. Jake Doorenbos hosted.
The Sioux County Chapter earned a National Red Cross merit certificate for meeting its 1958 fund goal. The county quota was 6781.00 and 7299.45 was contributed by towns including Alton, Boyden, Hull, Orange City, and Rock Valley. The drive funds support local programs and national relief, with swimming lessons planned for 1500 youngsters and home service assisting 28 service members, 10 veterans, and 15 civilians.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Moret of near Ashton welcomed daughter Sharita Lynn born Friday July 25 at Sheldon hospital weighing 8 pounds 5 ounces. She has one brother and one sister. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wm Kroese Hull and Mr Wm J Moret. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lucas Rons and Mr and Mrs John Moret.
Miss Shirley Merry daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Merry of Primghar became the bride of Warren Vanden Brink son of Mr and Mrs Art Vanden Brink on Friday July 23 in Pasadena California. The column lists births funerals visits and local happenings across Primghar Hull Rock Valley and surrounding communities during a summer week.
The Boyden churches outline times for Sunday School and morning and evening services for United Presbyterian First Reformed and St John Lutheran. A Sunday School Teachers meeting is canceled Monday August 4.
John B Draager of Sherman township was re elected as chairman of the Sioux county ASC Committee at the annual convention of township ASC delegates in Orange City on Saturday July 26 Albert De Vries of Welcome township was re elected vice chairman Herman Vander Maten of Capel township named third member of the county committee Henry J Wissink of Capel township and Gerrit H Harmelink of Sioux township were named first and second alternates All were elected for a one year term starting August 1 They will oversee county level farm programs price supports acreage allotments soil bank and cost sharing conservation with policy making and decision making duties.
The Sioux County Youth Fair runs August 12 to 14 with livestock judging and showcases starting August 12. Livestock judging includes swine, dairy, beef, and sheep with 4-H clubs and a youth night program on August 12, plus a rodeo sponsored by the Civic Club. Trophies will be awarded for showmanship across beef, swine, sheep, and dairy. Local residents and clubs participate, with King and Queen candidates to be announced.
The Busy Bees To Meet The Busy Bees 4-H Club will gather on Wednesday August 6 at the Legion building. All girls are urged to attend to complete work on the record books.
The Reformed Church in America hosts the 1958 Adult Bible Conference at Camp Okoboji near Milford Town from August 29 to September 1. Theme is The Spirit's Power For Our Age. Registration 2 to 5 p.m. Friday. Fees total 12.75 per person covering meals lodging and expenses. Contact local pastors for details. Don Carbury of Storm Lake visited the Verrips home.
Postage rates update includes First Class letters at 4¢ per ounce and postal cards at 3¢ each. Airmail up to 8 oz. at 7¢ per ounce, air post and postal cards 5¢ each, and newspapers and magazines with a 2¢ minimum. Third class mail outlines minimums for unsealed cards, books, catalogs, and miscellaneous items, with 1 oz through 3 oz rates and higher rates for 16 oz and over. Library and education materials pricing follows specific book and education material rules, with address requirements for parcel mailers. Parcel post, registry, insured, certified, COD, and special delivery rates remain unchanged.
A meeting of the Men’s Bowling Association will be held in the Legion Hall at Boyden on Tuesday at 8 00 p m beginning at 8 00 p m All fellows who wish to bowl next season whether you bowled the past season or not be present at this meeting
Holiday on Ice returns to Sioux City August 15 to 18 at the Municipal Auditorium. The 2 hour show features Jinx Clark Frankie Sawers Paul Andre Tommy Collins Kai Farelli Debbie Williams and Johnny Williams with new stars Margaret Field Jimmy Lawrence Erika Kraft the Maxwells Donna Jeanne and Tony Le Mac. Tickets range 1.50 to 3.00 with two children’s price performances on Sunday and Monday. Mail orders accepted.
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