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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1957
Page
1
In the annual city school election Larry Salmon won the three year term as school director defeating Henry G. Heusinkveld by 74 to 50 with 132 votes cast and 3 spoiled ballots. Clifford van der Wilt ran unopposed for school treasurer and received 122 votes. Lisle
Henry Van Eperun and Mr and Mrs Martin Cuperus visited in the Larry Salmon home Wednesday evening. Birthday celebrations drew many relatives at Mrs John Ver Meer's Thursday night. Ed Bennissie and family met relatives in Sioux City and Bernisse home. Carol Brunsting stayed in Sioux City Hospital for observation. Ladies Aid of the First Reformed church plans a Thursday meeting at 2 pm. Larry Salmon family visited Donald Wiermus in Sioux City. Andrew Vander Berg of Hospers joined Ray Smit for Sunday supper.
A miscellaneous shower was hosted Friday evening at the John Slykhuis residence. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Dale Slykhuis Henry Slyk huis and family Ashton Ernie Bruns Floyd Slykhuis and Melvin John Kamissie and family Dick Buckelman Wm Humme and De lores and the Ed Bernissie family.
The executive board distributed funds from the 1957 drive according to pledge card tabulations to Salvation Army Heart and Retarded Children among others. Total collected plus a 1956 carryover was 978.69 dollars. A small treasury balance covered local emergencies. Emil Wolff reported his brother died in California and his aunt’s brother-in-law Ray Conlon died in South Dakota.
State conservation field men report good flocks of mallards pintails and redheads across Iowa with thousands near Lake Manawa and Council Bluffs. Geese appear in small flocks with blue and Canada geese, while a large wave of blue and snow geese is expected to follow the Missouri River around mid March near their Arctic nesting grounds.
Chris Peterson of Audubon cares for Pomeranian dogs weighing 3 to 6 pounds as a profitable hobby. In Mt Pleasant last week a banded carrier pigeon was shot during a supervised effort to reduce the city's pigeon population. The bird bore the band A4-56-688.
The upsurge in home study is driven by population mobility and student demand for 24 seven course access. Economic factors and the variety offered by correspondence courses also contribute. The National Home Study Council checks schools for ethical, educational, and business standards. A copy of the Blue Book of approved schools is available at public libraries and high school guidance offices.
Mr. De Bruin of Sioux Center Iowa announces that 6000 sheets of Easter Seals will be mailed to every family in Sioux County next week. The campaign ends months of planning by the Sioux County Easter Seal Society and cooperating groups. A return envelope is included for contributions to help crippled children and over 90 percent of funds raised stay in Iowa.
Highlights from the Commercial League with Dickevers Bros over DeKalb and Farmers Savings Bank edging out Boyden Repair. Western League shows Pioneer and Pfister taking wins while Dooleys lead team highs. All Star League standings include B and B Repair and Barber Shop near top. Women’s League notes Pauls, Auxiliary and Smit and Son in strong showings with Joy Van Velzen and Helen Rosenboom posting top feats.
The State Conservation Commission explains that power boats capable of 8 mph or faster must be registered for use in state waters including inland rivers lakes and major rivers. Boats on navigable waters may avoid state registration if already registered with the US Coast Guard. all boats 16 feet and over on the Mississippi and Missouri rivers must be Coast Guard registered.
Marlene Kroon died suddenly Sunday morning at her Boyden home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 pm at the farm home and 1 30 pm at the First Reformed church with Rev. Henri Steunenberg officiating. She was 17, a Boyden High School graduate and valedictorian, daughter of Gerrit and Gerrit Kroon. She leaves parents, three sisters Eleanor Lois Audrey, two brothers Gerald Verlyn, and grandparents. Burial was in Boyden cemetery.
Mr and Mrs John Humme of Hull host visitors in the Wm Humme home. Mr and Mrs Arthur Kruelen and family dine with the Frank Klien sman family at Hospers. Relatives attend the funeral of Wm Van Hemert from the Holland Home in Sheldon. Bake Sale planned by First Reformed Church Home Mission Circle at Pauls Store on Saturday March 16 starting at 1 p.m.
A seven year old immersed in violent TV plots questions death counts and wars, then learns about traffic accidents killing far more people. The adults reflect on the difference between a child's fixation on violence and real mortality.
The Ladies Aid of the United Presbyterian Church will meet this Thursday afternoon in the church parlors with Mrs. M Green as hostess. Mrs. Adrian Dickevers will lead devotions and Mrs. George Riemers will oversee the program. Roll Call Bible Verse in Eternal.
Mrs H M Scholten left Tuesday for a California visit with relatives. The Grooters bought the Grooters home and will move to Sibley. Ed Baartman and two children visited the Bomgaars in Rock Valley. Shirley Docter and others were Ed Baartman supper guests. Herman Meester returned from Primghar. Lucas family also away a week. Engelsman anniversary brought many neighbors and friends. Margery Ver Meer visited her parental home in Alta. Korselman and Klienhesslink families visited. Rev Henry Bank to preach at Hull's American Reformed Church on Mar 17. Scholten vacation noted again.
The Internal Revenue Office in the Sheldon National Bank Building Sheldon Iowa will offer information on Federal Income Tax questions and provide assistance on March 1 8 15 22 29 and April 5 8 12 15 from 8 am to 4 45 pm.
Mr and Mrs Ray Smit and others traveled to Sioux City for an Ice Capades outing. Several couples visited relatives in Granville and Sheldon over the weekend. A note on driving urges safety and mentions fatigue and union perspectives.
Those who attended the Sioux County Legion Convention at Hull on Tuesday evening include Mr. and Mrs Edward Baartman, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Salmon, Logan Vanden Brink, John Rovers, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Mackie, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Moen, and Mrs Norman Bell.
Mr. and Mrs. Fellowship will host a Friday evening potluck at the United Presbyterian church parlors starting at 7 00 p m A Devotions session is led by Mr and Mrs Adrian Dickevers Topics include a church union roll call answered by a verse from Philemon
Lawrence Salmon expresses gratitude to voters in the district for their support and vote in the recent school election held Monday.
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