County Republican Convention Set for June in Orange City
Sioux County Republicans announce their county convention will be held in Orange City on June 26, 1942 at 10 A M in the court room of the courthouse. Delegates and precinct leaders are notified and local delegates named include John Grooters Helen Vanderburg Henry Bosman Dick De Groot John Dykstra R Kamminga Paul T McCrum and Willis G Vanderburg. Delegates chosen will attend the State Convention in Des Moines on July 17 and the State Judicial Convention in Sioux City on July 25.
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Sioux County
Republican Party
Orange City
Court House
Des Moines
Sioux City
John Grooters
Helen Vanderburg
Young Women’s Missionary Society to Meet July 1
The Boyden United Presbyterian Church will hold its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. A. Dooreabos home on Wednesday July 1. Leader is Mrs. Kammalade with program by Anne DeValois. Roll call asks How I may show the light to others.
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Young Women’s Missionary Society
Boyden United Presbyterian Church
A. Dooreabos
Mrs. Kammalade
Anne DeValois
More Cow Testers Needed at Iowa State College
A three week training course for prospective cow testers will be held at Iowa State College from July 6 to 25. The program is free but participants must cover their own living expenses while at the college. Written by Floyd Arnold Extension Dairy Specialist Ames Iowa.
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Iowa State College
Floyd Arnold
Ames
Iowa
Senior Class Cut Courtesy Sheldon Mail
The Senior Class feature appears on an inside page credited as courtesy of the Sheldon Mail. It notes a school year highlight and includes local community context as reported by the Sheldon publication.
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The
Sheldon Mail
Miller Family Visit at Freeze Summer Home
Mr and Mrs A B Miller and daughter Harriet visited Sunday at the Freeze summer home at Lake Okoboji.
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A. B. Miller
Harriet
Freeze
Lake Okoboji
Brink reports busy General Synod trip in the East
Reverend J W Brink returned from Albany New York where he attended the General Synod of the Reformed Church and found the time very busy Mrs Brink joined him to Kalamazoo Michigan to visit their children Willard Brink and grandson
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J. W. Brink
Albany
New York
General Synod of the Reformed Church
Avon and Watkins Products Orders at De Valois Sundry
Customers in Boyden Iowa should place orders for Avon and Watkins products at the De Valois sundry store. The notice instructs residents to leave their requests locally and specifies the store as the pickup point.
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Avon Or Watkins Products
de Valois Sundry
Boyden
Family visits span Fertile with furloughed Laurence
Mr and Mrs John Grooters and son Laurence and Mrs Tony Smit with children returned Friday from Fertile where they visited in the Henry Van den Bosch home waiting for Laurence who is home on furlough to join his family Mrs Vergil Smith and daughter Delores accompanied the Grooters to Fertile and returned Saturday with the Henry Vanden Busch family who spent the weekend with local relatives
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John Grooters
Laurence
Tony Smit
Fertile
Henry Vanden Bosch
Vergil Smith
Delores
Grooters
Henry Vanden Busch
Bert Nash Visits Mrs John Stegeman Family Monday
Bert Nash called on Mrs John Stegeman and her family Monday evening to chat and visit.
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Bert Nash
John Stegeman
Mrs Burns and Kruse Plan West Coast visit
Mrs August Burns of near George with Marie Kruse daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman F Kruse of Boyden left Sheldon Wednesday afternoon to visit Walter Burns who is stationed at a military camp near Long Beach California.
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August Burns
Near George
Marie Kruse
Herman F. Kruse
Boyden
Sheldon
Walter Burns
Long Beach
Cal
War Bonds Push as Men Die for Four Freedoms
A home front appeal urges purchase of War Bonds at 10 percent of every paycheck. The message links bond sales to sacrifices abroad, urging citizens to support the war effort through regular payroll contributions.
Fifth Registration Under Selective Service Rules
The President designates June 30 1942 from 7 A M to 9 P M for the fifth registration. All males born between January 1 1922 and June 30 1924 must register at Boyden Council Room S G Vanden Brink Registrar. Aliens and citizens must register unless exempt. uncertain men should register to avoid future cancellation.
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Selective Service Act
Boyden
Iowa
S. G. Vanden Brink
Burlap Conservation Appeal Urges Careful Use
Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard warns burlap shortages are serious and asks all owners to protect bags and sell to dealers. He calls for use of feed bags, potato sacks, and any bag to ease demand.
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Claude Wickard
Wickard
Reformed Circle Meet July 2 at Boyden Church
The Bi weekly meeting of the Boyden Reformed Church Home Mission Circle is scheduled for Thursday afternoon July 2 at the church. Leader is Bertha Dickevers and hostess is Josie Fihr.
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Boyden Reformed Church Home Mission Circle
Bertha Dickevers
Josie Fihr
I Wonder About 1943 War Economy and Rationing
The speaker ponders 1943 shortages and wartime policy. Will gas and tires be rationed and stores lack merchandise? Will many businesses close doors after the fall election and what will the war cost per month seven billion dollars? Will a federal sales tax be imposed and bond savings be forced? Will all manpower be drafted for fighting or defense labor?
Lutheran Church Pays Annual Rent of One Red Rose
The Zion Lutheran Church founded by Baron Henry William Stiegel pays another year of rent in the form of one red rose, a traditional stipend tied to a historic deed. Mrs Edwin J. Fager of Harrisburg, Pa., is a lineal descendant receiving the rose on the church’s June payment.
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Sioux City Journal
Lutheran Church
Zion Lutheran Church
Henry William Stiegel
Steigel
Edwin J. Fager
Harrisburg
Stiegel
For Sale Want Ads Cattle Needed and Milker For Sale
Wanted eight to ten head of cattle in pasture. Contact Albert L. Winter Boyden. For sale factory rebuilt Perfection Milker. Pipeline job available at Boyden Hardware Store.
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Albert L. Winter
Boyden. Np
Perfection Milker
Boyden Hardware
Concrete cover over your well may save a child
An advisory from the Alton Cement Works urges homeowners to install concrete covers over wells to prevent accidents. The notice emphasizes child safety and accident prevention in households.
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The
Alton Cement Works
Farmers Savings Bank of Boyden Offers Low Rate Loans
Parm Loans rates as low as 4 percent with no commission and prompt service advertised by Farmers Savings Bank in Boyden Iowa.
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PARM
Farmers Savings Bank
Boyden
Iowa
Collections Service Offers Cash for Old Notes and Judgments
R. C. Valentine Co. in Marshalltown Iowa advertises turning old notes judgments or accounts into cash with 35 years of experience. No charge if they cannot help. References available. May 7.
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R. C. Valentine Co
Marshalltown
Iowa
Need your oil changed See the Boyden Service Station
A brief automotive notice invites readers to visit Boyden Service Station for oil changes and related car care services. The ad emphasizes quick service and local convenience for vehicle maintenance.
For Rent Three Room House
For rent a three room house listed under Henry Rohde. Three bedroom setup suggested with period-appropriate rental listing. Price and exact address not provided in the fragment.
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Henry Rohde
Paint supplies cut may prompt purchase rush at Vogel Paint
Priorities on paint materials may cut stock, urging customers to buy now from Vogel Paint & Glass Co in Sheldon to secure supplies.
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Vogel Paint & Glass Co
Sheldon
Vogel Paint and Glass Co. In Sheldon
Local paint manufacturer advertises climate tailored coatings for the area. Vogel Paint and Glass Co. promotes products suitable for regional weather conditions and demands.
Roggen Family Trip to Denison En Route Home
Mr and Mrs A Roggen and son Norvan traveled to Denison on Saturday with Mrs Vos the mother in law. Mrs Roggen then boarded a train to return to Morrison Illinois accompanying her son and husband as they travel back home.
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A. Roggen
Norvan
Meester Family Fishing at the Lakes Monday
The Herman Meester family were fishing at the Lakes on Monday.
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Herman Meester
Sunday Dinner Guests Include Starkweather Hays and Guests
Miss Sue Van Diepen entertained at a Sunday dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Tred Starkweather and sons Tommy and Jerry, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hays and daughters of Lawton, Mr. Jerry Larken of Moville, and Mr. and Mrs. Jake Van Leeuwen from Rock Rapids.
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Sue van Diepen
Tred Starkweather
Tommy and
Jerry
Harry Hays
of Lawton
Jerry Larken
Moville
Jake van Leeuwen
Rock Rapids
Jail term for low fat butter case at Pickwick Creamery
George L. Southard, operator of the Pickwick Creamery at Lamoille Minnesota, received a 20 day county jail sentence in federal court for producing low fat butter. Judge Gunnar Nordbye said accidents do not happen four times and cited neglect. Southard and his wife pleaded guilty with she fined 15 dollars. Southard must begin serving by June 27.
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George L. Southard
Pickwick Creamery
Lamoille
Minn
Gunnar Nordbye
Southard
Nordbye
Dairy Record
Funeral services held in Matlock for John Green
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday in Matlock for John Green brother of Sandy Green. A complete obituary will be published next week.
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Matlock
John Green
Sandy Green
Grooters Host Family Evening Honoring Son on Leave
Laurence Grooters entertained at home on a Wednesday evening to honor their son Laurence who is on military leave from Orlando Florida. Guests were Grooters family members.
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John Grooters
Laurence
Orlando
Florida
Grooters
Farm mishap leads to clothing torn from worker
Abe Vande Gaarde narrowly avoided injury when a revolving knuckle on a corn picker tore off his overalls and heavy khaki trousers. He escaped unharmed and now wears high top shoes for protection during corn picking.
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Abe Vande Gaarde
Abe
Tanks Explode in Montezuma Blaze Destroys 50000 Gallons
Five gasoline tanks exploded near Montezuma causing about $30000 in damage. Three carloads of hogs on a nearby track burned as smoke spread for 25 miles. The tanks destroyed held an estimated 50000 gallons of mostly gasoline.
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Montezuma
Blue Ribbon Stock Dip Promotes Germ and Parasite Control
An advertisement from John Hilton Drug Co promotes Blue Ribbon Dry or Liquid Stock Dip as a germ and parasite killer for all livestock stock, claiming effective extermination of pests.
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John Hilton Drug Co
Vandalism at Belt School House Near Boyden Reported
Intruders broke into Belt school house four miles east of Boyden on Thursday night. They smashed desks and furniture, tore down pictures, scattered contents, and stole Red Cross money from a room. A window was smashed and curtains lowered with cigarette butts on the floor. Miss Groendyk and Miss Vandrager teach at the school.
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Belt
Boyden
Red Cross
Groendyk
Miss Vandrager
Blaze Destroys Dry Corn Field in Hospers Farm
A fire of unknown origin swept through the Huip Boender corn field on a farm near Hospers. The blaze was extinguished after furrows were plowed past the burning area as dry corn heightened the danger.
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Huip Boender
Hospers
Doctor Called To Corsica For Father Illness
Dr Will Van Zanten was summoned to Corsica South Dakota to tend his father Gerrit Van Zanten who is ill with heart trouble. His critical condition required his stay in Corsica rather than relocation to another location.
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Will van Zanten
Corsica
South Dakota
Gerrit van Zanten
Dairy and Belgium Horse Show At Waterloo Attracts Boydenites
Boyden residents visit the Dairy and Cattle Show and Belgium Horse Show at Waterloo. Creamery staff members including Manager Wm Wargowsky Herman Jacobs Jerry Notting and Mr and Mrs Robert Moret and family attend. Belgium horses from Belgium and many states are entered along with butter tubs from local creameries including Boyden.
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Belgium
Waterloo
Wm. Wargowsky
Herman Jacobs
Jerry Notting
Robert Moret
Scrap Rubber Drive Calls Farmers to Collect Nationwide
Farmers urged to gather scrap rubber on farms during June 15 to 30. Deliveries go to filling stations and no portion will be processed by commercial firms. Farmers may haul during regular town trips, with cream, oil, and feed trucks aiding pickups. Response requested by Harvey E. Goertz, County Agent.
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Harvey E. Goertz
Runners Purchased by Reformed Church of Boy den
The Reformed Church of Boyden bought new runners for the auditorium improving the building considerably.
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The
Reformed Church of
Boyden
Fetler Family Band to Play in Sioux Center and Orange City
The Fetler Family Band of Riga Batvia, a twelve child family trained by their mother, performs sacred solos and choral renditions in two concerts. On Wednesday July 1 at 8 pm at the Skating Rink Sioux Center and Thursday July 2 at 8 pm in the Town Hall Orange City. Sponsored by local church leaders, with no admission charge and over 1000 programs already presented in the United States.
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Fetler
Riga
Batvia
Sioux Center
Orange City
Town Hall
United States
Vis Couples Visit Rev Brink Tuesday Afternoon
Rev and Mrs Jean Vis visited Rev and Mrs Brink on Tuesday afternoon.
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Jean Vis
Mrs. Brink
Tire Rationing Board Certificates Issued June 16 23 1942
Certificates issued for week June 16 23 1942 cover Trucks Farm Implements and other classes. Smit and Dickevers of Boyden received Livestock and Grain-1 Tire. Brinkman-Schortinghus of Matlock earned Produce and Supplies-1 Tire and 2 Tubes. Raymond Van Heuveten of Hospers got Produce and Supplies-1 Tire. Wesley Keizer of Boyden received Road Construction-2 Tires. Abe Van Roekel of Boyden received Gravel Truck- Tires.
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Smit and Dickevers
Boyden
Raymond van Heuveten
Hospers
Wesley Keizer
Abe van Roekel
Dekker Family Guests Visit Mrs. Stegeman
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Dekker and daughter Jean of Sanborn visited Wednesday evening in the home of Mrs. John Stegeman.
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Jake Dekker
Jean of
Sanborn
John Stegeman
Ramaker resigns from Sioux County Draft Board
Henry J. Ramaker of Sioux Center resigns from the Sioux County Selective Service Board effective when his successor is appointed. He served a year since June 24, 1941 and daily handled draft problems. The Reporter thanks him. the State Draft Board expresses appreciation for his service to the war effort.
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Henry J. Ramaker
Sioux Center
Sioux County
Draft Board
Ramaker
State Draft Board
H. J. Ramaker
Iowa
Sioux County Selective Service Board
Wilson
Grahl
Oliver P. Bennett
JAGD
Dinner honors George Reimers at Father’s Day gathering
Mr and Mrs Cyril Houtsma hosted a Sunday Father’s Day dinner honoring George Reimers. Attending were the Reimers family and Mr and Mrs Adrian Diekevers.
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Cyril Houtsma
George Reimers
Reimers
Adrian Diekevers
Notice To Registrants Receiving Selective Service Questionaires
The local board will staff Boyden Town Hall every Saturday evening from 8 to 9 oclock to help registrants fill out questionaires. aid not available during business hours due to volunteers.
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Boyden Town Hall
Selective Service Names For July 2 1942 Call Up
The following men have been selected for Selective Service call on July 2 1942. Gerrit Korthals 2554 Willis Raymond Helder 10091 and Hospers Iowa. They will undergo Army examinations and if physically fit be sworn in and granted about a two week leave.
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Korthals
Gerrit Boyden
Iowa
Helder
Willis Raymond Hospers
Ladies Aid Meeting at Boyden Church Parlor
The U P Ladies Aid of Boyden United Presbyterian Church meets July 2 in the church parlors. Mrs. Harman leads devotions and Mrs. Meyn coordinates hostesses with Mrs Eunice Van Diepen assisting.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Boyden United Presbyterian Church
H. Harman
Meyn
Eunice van Diepen
Sugar Ration Book Registrations Expanded Countywide
Arrangements allow any registered sugar claimant who lacked a ration book to apply to the local Home Canning Sugar Committee Chairman. Newborns may be registered locally and men discharged from the Army or CCC Camps are eligible.
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Home Canning Sugar Committee
Army
CCC
Harold Vander Bure Visits Rev Brink on Church Schools
Harold Vander Bure of New Kirk called on Rev. Brink to discuss business for the Church Schools.
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Harold Vander Bure
New Kirk
Rev. Brink
Retailers Must File Maximum Price Statements by July 1
Robert B Adams warns retailers to file statements listing maximum prices for each cost of living commodity sold at retail. Under the General Maximum Price Regulation, retailers must submit with Local War Price and Rationing Boards by July 1, or face penalties. Local Home Canning Sugar Committees chairmen provide filing information.
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Robert B Adams
Office of Price Administration
Adams
War Bonds Call to Support Fighting Forces
A home front appeal urges citizens to donate 10 percent of income to War Bonds, emphasizing civilian sacrifice for America’s war effort. It frames bonds as a direct contribution from every taxpayer to the military.
Flag Dedication Planned by Reformed Church of Boyden
The Reformed Church of Boyden has purchased the American Flag the Christian Flag and the Service Flag A dedication service will be held Sunday evening June 28 at o clock at the church The public is cordially invited The service aims to deepen awareness of the tremendous issues facing our land and the church
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Reformed Church of
Boyden
Reformed Church
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U.P. Society
Simonsen
Reformed Circle
Lowe
By Helen Lowe Vanderburg
Ladies Aid
Harold Schaffer
William Meyn
Eldora Heitritter
Vogel Paint and Glass Co
Honor Laurence Grooters
U. P. Ladies’ Aid
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