Sale of Army Trucks Surplus Quota Set for Iowa
Surplus army trucks go on sale this week with Iowa’s quota at 123 units. Most vehicles are at Kansas and Missouri depots. Eligible buyers include farmers truckers and dealers. models range 1935 to 1939 with types dumps stakes platform tractor pickup and more. Prices from 51 to 1900 dollars. A list of 691 trucks is available at the AAA Office in Orange City Iowa.
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Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
AAA
Orange City
Towa
Brattleboro Man Purchases Registered Holland Friesian Bull
Brattleboro Vermont on June 21 reports John Lanky of Boyden Iowa has acquired a registered Holland Friesen bull from Edwin Peterson’s herd in Lyons South Dakota.
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Brattleboro, Vt
John Lanky
Boyden
Edwin Peterson
Lyons
South Dakota
Good Cows Should Have Shade In Hot Weather
Iowa State College dairy expert Dwight Espe says lack of shade cuts milk output in heat. Cows producing 27 to 29 pounds daily can fall under 20 pounds in 90 degree heat. breathing rises from 12 to 17 per minute at 40 to 70 degrees to over 100 as temps soar. He advises keeping cows in the barn during peak heat with darkened windows watered floors and fans to aid air circulation.
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Dwight Espe
Iowa State College
Espe
Need your oil changed See the Boyden Service Station
A local notice promotes automotive service at Boyden Service Station inviting customers to get oil changes and related maintenance. The short item highlights convenient service options and location details.
Success of 5th War Loan Will Rally Nation
In moments of crisis the American people have shown courage and resolve. The 5th War Loan Drive aims to raise funds to hasten victory with fewer losses. Success will meet the acclaim of the forces in the field and prove unity in supporting the armed forces. Buy bonds to speed a just peace.
Boyden High star Lawrence Grooters earns two superior ratings
Lawrence Grooters dominates Boyden High School achievements in academics declamation and athletics. He earned superior ratings in baritone and trombone solos at Hawarden district meet, signaling a strong, multi field record for the student.
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Lawrence Grooters
Boyden High School
Hawarden
Kittenball League Elects Officers at First Meeting
George Mlazgar was unanimously named manager to replace Nic Rouwenhorst who resigned. The Boyden Kittenball League met at the lumber yard office on Monday evening with Ben Groeters elected president Prof. R. I. Lack chosen secretary treasurer and Elije Dykstra named ground superintendent.
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George Mlazgar
Nic Rouwenhorst
Boyden Kittenball League
Lumber Yard
Ben Groeters
Prof
R. I. Lack
Sec Treas
Elije Dykstra
Local youths to dine at Hellritter home Friday
Honor students from the high and Christian schools will be entertained at the Hell ritter residence Friday evening.
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High School
Christian School
Hell Ritter
Church Delegates to Melvin For Matters
Rev. Brink and John Grooters were delegated to go to Melvin Wednesday to attend to church matters. The Girls League of the First Reformed Church will have an Easter Cantata on April 16. The program will be published next week. Mrs. Elizabeth Clyde has returned to her school at Carnes after being absent last week on account of an attack of the flu. Miss Grace Dreath substituted for her.
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The
Reformed Church
Brink
Rev. Brink
John Grooters
Melvin
Girls League of the First Reformed Church
Elizabeth Clyde
Carnes
Grace Dreath
Community Notices: Travel, Visits, and Sewing Gathering
Mrs. Harry Pressler traveled with driver Jake Van Diepen Jr to Carrol on Sunday. She was summoned to Marshalltown due to her father’s illness and returned Tuesday evening. Mert DeVelder spends spring at home. Local ladies hosted a quilting party at Mrs. John Dykstra’s home on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Eric Hirt
John Stegeman
Boyden
Harry Pressler
Jake van Diepen, Jr
Carrol
John Dykstra
Milk Subsidy Applications Open After May June Sales
Producers may file subsidies for butterfat sold in May and June with the County AAA Office as soon after July 1 as receipts arrive. The deadline aligns with receipt of sales records from the two months.
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AAA
St. John's Lutheran Church Notes
Rev. Wm. Striepe pastor. English service 8 15 p m every Sunday and festival days. Luther League 8 p m first Sunday devotional and third Sunday social. Brotherhood meets second Thursday. Ladies Aid meets first Wednesday. Dorcas Society meets third Wednesday.
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Luther League
The
Brotherhood
Ladies Aid
Dorcas Society
Worship and Bible School Services Announced
United Presbyterian Church led by Minister R Imbrie Barnes offers 10:00 a.m. Bible School with Superintendent Steve Vanden Brink and 11:00 a.m. Worship Service. Reform Church led by Rev J W Brink lists 10:00 a.m. Holland service and 1:30 p.m. English service with 8:00 p.m. Sunday School and 7:30 p.m. C E meeting.
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United Presbyterian Church
R. Imbrie Barnes
Bible School
Steve Vanden Brink
C. E
Terraces and Contour Farming Prove Value in Iowa
Iowa farmers in 43 soil conservation districts report terraces saved topsoil during heavy rains and floods. Lime fertilizer seed and topsoil stayed on sloping fields while unprotected hillsides washed away. State head Frank H. Mendell notes terraced plots kept soil after the deluge and many neighbors lost up to two inches. A total of 488 miles of terraces were built in 1944, mostly with a moldboard plow.
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Iowa
Soil Conservation
L Frank H. Mendell
Soil Conservation Service
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