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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1952
Page
1
Michael Warner, age 3, receives the first Easter Seal contribution from Governor Beardsley during a visit to the Treatment Center of the Iowa Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Beardsley proclaims March 13 to April 13 as Easter Seal Month.
Mr and Mrs John Kosters of Sioux Center announce the birth of a daughter on March 6 weighing 8 pounds 11 ounces. The newborn is named Leah Sue and joins a sister at home. The mother is formerly Cornelia Vander Maten.
Sioux County extension director Dwayne A. Rohweder notes 261 Iowa 4 H boys who earned top state awards listed five greatest values. Learning to work with others topped the list with 219 of 261 selecting it as the main benefit. Meeting new people, friendships, pride in ownership, and responsibility followed closely, while money from projects ranked twelfth.
A bereaved family expresses gratitude for neighbors and friends who offered kind deeds during their loss. Ben Koerselman and family extended heartfelt appreciation.
Mrs Virgil Smit hosted her bridge club Tuesday evening March 11 at her residence. The event drew club members for a standard session of bidding and play in a formal home setting.
The Boy Scouts will collect paper Saturday at 9 00 a m Please place your paper on the sidewalk for pickup Thank you for helping this community drive.
The Sioux County Youth Fair aims to raise 3000 to complete new livestock and home project buildings. About 400 4-H and FFA members need space for 200 fat hogs 106 baby beef 20 dairy calves 15-20 lambs and 6-10 beef heifers. Volunteers may build. voting memberships cost 10 and donations are welcome by August 12, 1952.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Goodyear entertained at a 500 party Tuesday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Logan Vande Brink Mr and Mrs Henry Van Velzen Mr and Mrs Glen Vande Gaarde Mr and Mrs Glen Salmon and Mr and Mrs Cliff Vande Wilt.
The American Legion and Auxiliary invite all members and families to a joint pot luck supper at 6 30 PM on Tuesday March 18 at the Public School to celebrate the organization's 33rd birthday.
The Legion meets at the school house on March 18 at 6 30 PM for a joint pot luck supper. Local members plan a shared meal and discussion.
Mrs. Logan Vanden Brink, president of War Monster Unit, sends a birthday message to Dale Ferwerda, commander of William Monster Post, marking The American Legion's 33 years of service. The note praises veterans benefits, national defense, anti communism, and community improvement programs, saluting the Legion on its 38rd birthday.
A Bible study group will gather Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs John Rensink Sr for a community study session. The event invites interested participants to join the informal gathering in a local residence setting.
A reader expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards gifts and flowers received during a hospital stay and says they were greatly appreciated.
The Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of the First Reformed Church will hold their annual sale of goods at 7 45 PM Wednesday evening March 19 with a short program and lunch served after the sale.
Delegates chosen by precincts on March 7 will assemble in the Court Room at the Orange City Court House on March 14 at 10:00 A M to select 34 delegates for the State Republican Presidential Convention in Des Moines on April 4. A short program is planned, and the public is urged to attend.
The Farmers Co-op Oil Co sponsors an afternoon program with movies, including a comedy, on Saturday at 2:00 PM March 15. The free entertainment, part of U. S. The Time, is promoted as a standout film event. Lunch is served and families are invited to attend.
The Sheridan Homemakers met March 6 at Mrs. Bernard Grooters home with 12 ladies present. The group opened with a favorite vegetable, read a poem, held a business meeting, and enjoyed an all day lunch and vegetable demonstration led by Mrs. Alvord. Next meeting is April 4 at Mrs. Ray Donker Sloot’s home.
Oscar Levant, famed pianist and wit, tours away from Hollywood to appear Friday March 21 with the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra at the Sioux City Auditorium. He will deliver a program of piano music with his signature comments ranging from Bach to Shostakovich and Gershwin to Beethoven.
Sick Mrs. A Van Gorp sought treatment in Rochester Minnesota for her leg and left Monday morning. Mr Henry Van Veldhuizen was removed from the critical list and visitors are welcome. Tony Vande Berg broke his arm while in the school gym Thursday afternoon. Mrs Bert Van Steenwyk returned to Rochester for further treatment Monday morning. Mrs John Bernis e came home Friday afternoon from Rochester feeling fine. Mr Leo Pohl of Sibley is out of the hospital but remains in a cast. Miss Rita Spleasdell had an appendectomy at Sheldon Hospital Tuesday evening. Miss Marjean Vande Hoef had an appendectomy at Community Hospital in Sheldon Tuesday afternoon.
Light turnout in Monday's school election produced 103 votes with 9 write ins. Ora Van Diepen and Steve Vanden Brink each received 84 votes while Lawrence Doorenbos had 94 and L V Grooters 5. The 244 mill levy for a ten year scholhouse fund passed 85 to 18, raising about $2800 annually, less than the existing bonded debt payment.
The Ping Pong Tournament scheduled for March 8 has been postponed to March 25 due to conflicting events. Organizers cite extra practice time and stronger competition as the rationale.
Shirley Mae Slykhuis thanks all who visited and sent cards during her stay at Hull Hospital.
In a snowstorm yesterday three people were injured in a collision on the east city limits of Sheldon. The Clayton duo from Akron Iowa and James Zonneveld of Sanborn were hurt when the Clayton car skidded into the Zonneveld car pulling a trailer. A cow in the trailer was thrown out and Mrs. Clayton was believed to be thrown through the windshield.
Ten men departed for induction on Tuesday March 11, 1952 and twenty two more left Thursday March 13 for pre induction physical examinations. Registrants are urged to notify their Local Draft Board of address changes and any life events that could affect classification. The family should inform the Board in case of a registrant's death. Stay in touch with your Draft Board.
Rev. Postma leads morning and afternoon services at 9 30 and 1 30 with Sunday School at 3. Catechism classes Tuesday and Saturday. Christian Endeavor at 7 30 led by Dale Slykhuis with devotions by Gerrit John Bosman. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2. Easter Cantata rehearsal Friday at 7 30. Girls League service Monday led by Marian Heemskerk. hostesses Shirley Kuyper and Joan Vande Hoven.
The St John Lutheran Church calendar lists a Friday Lenten service at 8:00 P M led by Pastor Stanley Roesler from George a Sunday service at 2:00 P M March 16 with Sunday school at 9:30 A M Dorcas Society meets March 19 at 2:00 P M topic Help the Leper Program committee Mrs Rudolf Meyer and Mrs Wm Schroeder The regular business and call meeting is March 20 at 1:00 P M with Dr H W Siefkes in charge.
Dorothy Oldenkamp a Northwestern Junior from Orange City Iowa will perform in the Pulitzer Prize winning play Abe Lincoln of Illinois presented at the Orange City Community Hall on April 3 and 4. The production by Robert Emmet Sherwood traces Lincoln from age 22 in Illinois to his farewell at Springfield 30 years later. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Oldenkamp of Boyden and a Boyden High School graduate.
The Boyden Red Club outlines daily conduct rules from staying busy to responsible equipment use and quiet conduct. It announces a March 28 spring musical at 8:00 PM with a country gardens theme and lists participating music groups and soloists, promising more details next week.
Reports show a rapid fundraising push for the Community Building with only a fifth canvassed. Indications point to early completion of the drive and an early start on construction.
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