01 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
1
In a friendly Saturday game Capel’s Sodgrabbers defeated Boyden’s Clover Hullers 6 to 2. Report mentions clean play and good sportsmanship with local social notes and small ads for livestock, goods, and events. Local residents attended, with remarks on upcoming games and alumni activities.
Mrs Eddy and Hinman are visiting Primghar. Mrs Leonard entertained at a chain social Friday afternoon. Mrs Peters and daughter of Sheldon visited W. J. Peters. Leona and Goldie Cole visited sister Mrs Sherman Thompson at Algona. Mrs Beit and daughters visited Dr Stoehr home. Hattie Stryland recovering after hospital stay in Sheldon. Large crowd bid Herman Meyners farewell at the depot before their June 1 ship to Germany.
United States Senator Kenyon spoke at Hull's Memorial exercises attended by many locals including the editor and his wife and Mr and Mrs R C Bryant. A dinner at Banker Wilson's home honored guests County Treasurer Harry McKee and Representative Clay. Attendees praised Kenyon's demeanor and anti graft stance despite rain and travel delays. The Hull crowd enjoyed a royally entertaining program and viewpoints on Senate economy.
The Firemen received a $100 draft from Mattock town for their service at the recent fire and hope to clear their hall debt by July 1. A boy named Jakie Newendorp fell through a hole into a barrel of water but was rescued unharmed. The school year closed with commencement exercises led by principal J R Lang, with Ina Cooper Naomi Cooper Ruth Jackson among graduates. A Dutch religious verse invites reflection on reading the Bible and seeking God.
Alumni banquet at Boyden High School followed commencement exercises with about thirty five attendees. H O Tuttle served as toastmaster while letters and short histories from out of town alums were read. The event was described as an enjoyable start for what is planned as an annual affair.
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