09 Jun 1960
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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1960
Page
1
Garrit Vink sues the Incorporated Town of Hull Iowa claiming discharge of sewage water onto his land near Hulls sewage plant renders land unusable and hazardous. He seeks 11600 in damages and says he may sue again to recover losses.
Mr. George Meerdink, Hull's longtime shoe repairman, sold his business to Mr. Gerrit De Leeuw. De Leeuw will take possession on June 15 and rename the shop Hull Shoe Service and Repair. De Leeuw has prior work as a cream hauler.
The American Legion Auxiliary Wegman Keele Unit No 380 will hold its regular meeting Thursday June 9 at 8 00 p m Elect officers during the session and members are urged to attend This notice announces the gathering of the unit.
Mr and Mrs L C Van Batavia observed their 40th wedding anniversary Friday June 3 at the Community Building. Their February 19 wedding date was noted. Children F D Paulsen Roberta of Chicago Roger Van Batavia Steven and Susan of Pryor OK and many relatives joined a luncheon program with John Hymangs as MC.
Mr and Mrs Seibert Terpstra of Hull Iowa will celebrate their Golden Wedding on Sunday June 19 1960 at the farm home of their daughter Mrs Ray Harrs located one mile south of Inwood Iowa A family dinner will be served at noon for the immediate family and an open house for relatives and friends from 2 to 4 PM
Relatives of 12 deceased Sioux County residents established Living memorials in the past year. Memorials fund the Iowa Division of the American Cancer Society for education and research to combat cancer, with wide usage to aid living families and ongoing projects. John Droog of Hull is among the honored names.
Lieutenant Donald L. Wolfswinkel, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Burnie Wolfswinkel of Hull Iowa, graduated June 8 from the United States Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science and commissions as a second lieutenant in the Regular U.S. Air Force as an aerial navigator. He led as Cadet Squadron Commander and earlier captained the basketball team at the academy. His first assignment will be pilot training at Spence Air Base Georgia this summer.
In Hull the daily Vacation Bible School began Monday with 175 children registered for sessions from 9:00 to 11:30 each morning through Friday. Classes meet at American Reformed and First Reformed Churches. Directors are Mrs. Delmer Kuper and Mrs. Wilbert Kleene, with assistants Mrs. Donald De Boer and Mrs. Louie Van Roekel. Twenty five teachers and helpers are listed.
The opening summer concert was held Saturday night June 4 at the Hull band stand. The second concert in the series is set for Saturday night June 11 at 8:00 p.m. featuring musicians from Boyden Hull High School Western Christian High and local residents under the direction of Mr T E Poulsom. Residents are invited to Hull to shop and enjoy the music.
The Herman Van Otterloo family and relatives gathered at the Christian Reformed Church to hear the Norfolk memorial service record for Lt. Burdett Van Otterloo. Commander Keller of Sioux Falls presented a Navy citation and medal from the Secretary of the Navy for his outstanding service in the last mission in South America.
The school board notes increased schoolyard use by neighborhood children and warns against minor vandalism. It asks patrons to use front walks, avoid front lawns and shrubbery, and prohibits ponies or horses on the premises.
The Junior Rally of the Lutheran Churches of this area will be held at St Paul Lutheran Church northeast of Hull on Monday June 20 from 1 30 to 4 00 p m Rev John C Mehl missionary to Madagascar on furlough will be the featured speaker Attending children from Rock Rapids Alvord Sibley Melvin Sheldon Sioux Center Rock Valley Everly Inwood Paullina Primghar and nearby areas.
The Hull Business and Professional Men's Club will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday June 13 at 8:00 p.m. in the Legion Room of the Community Memorial Building. Members are urged to attend as several items of business will be discussed.
Francis W. Pieschl is introduced as the new Field Service Man for the Farmers Co-Operative Elevator in Boyden. A Kansas native, he is a Kansas State University graduate, a former Army Aviation veteran, and an ex veterinary student who will handle soil testing conservation advice and nutrition recommendations for stock at the elevator.
Browbie Troop 312 from Hull met at 8 30 in the Public School for a day trip to Sioux City Camp of the Hills in Stone Park. 27 Brownies joined leaders Mrs Bolks and Mrs Kuper with Sally De Koster as guide to Trails End and Bunny Hill Sleepy Hollow. Ice cream on return.
All ball players are asked to report to Hull Ball Park tonight for a park cleaning. Bring scythes, garden hoes, and lawn mowers and be ready by 7 00 p m. The event aims to tidy the entire park with volunteer effort.
Kwikkel Kleaners will clean all U S flags for free between June 1 and 12 as part of a campaign to display flags on Flag Day June 14. The effort is co sponsored by the American Legion and the National Institute of Drycleaning with new fifty star flags available from the American Legion Auxiliary.
The Boyden Commercial Club dinner meeting is set for Monday June 13 at 12 noon in the Legion Hall. Attendees will discuss the upcoming Boyden Fourth of July celebration and the July 16 dedication of the new Boyden Post Office. A good turnout is expected.
At the Saturday evening drawing two names were drawn, Clarence Postma and Mrs Marion Verrips, neither present. Three drawings of 25 dollars each remain for Saturday June 11 at 8 30.
Lincoln precinct recorded 431 ballots on Monday with 410 Republican and 21 Democratic. Sheridan precinct cast 173 ballots with 19 Republican and 14 Democratic. Key races include Fifth District Supervisor in Lincoln where Brands led with 496, Kuipers 359, Keele 130. Other countywide tallies list numerous candidates for state and federal offices.
Miss Ruth Ringenoldus daughter of Rev Harold Ringenoldus was stung by a swarm while leaving the First Reformed Church Vacation Bible School. She suffered many stings on head and face and received prompt treatment. several children were also stung during the incident caused by boys throwing stones at the bees.
Unit 272 Boyden will meet Monday June 13 at 8 00 pm at the Legion Hall Leader Mrs Glenn Blankers will discuss Pan American Roll call Flag Etiquette Election of new officers Hostesses Mrs George Horn and Mrs Henry Van Aalsberg
At the annual meeting of the Sunday School Teachers and Officers of the American Reformed Church in Hull plans were begun for the church and Sunday School picnic to be held in Hull Park on July 4. The event will start with a pot luck noon dinner followed by a program and sports in the afternoon.
The Sheridan Sunshiners 4-H Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Harvey Bruxvoort near Sioux Center on Saturday June 11 at 7 30 p m. A former 4 H member is noted in the event description.
I thank relatives friends and neighbors for cards and visits during my hospital confinement. Special thanks to Rev John De Jong for prayers and comforting words. These kindnesses will be long remembered.
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