Gerontology insights and aging workers debate at Iowa conference
Cal Stickel reports on gerontology findings from the 1952 Iowa State University conference. Aging begins before 65 with 40 as a turning point. individual aging rates vary. rehabilitation of inactive elders and vocational retraining could boost national productivity. The piece covers demographics, health data, and calls for research and policy action. It also notes reader identifications for a mystery photo in the Reporter office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State University
Census
Social Security
Tarice Sayd
Karl Marx
Lenin
Russia
Peres
Iowa
John Sitter
Henry Harman
Perl
Birthday Honored Mrs Chris Vande Berg Host
Mrs Chris Vande Berg was honored on her husband’s birthday with a Wednesday gathering. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Den Hartog of Orange City and several Hull residents, plus families from Rock Valley and Rock Valley area. A social evening preceded a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Vande Berg
John den Hartog
Orange City
Peter Vis
Gilbert de Ruyter
Hull
Gerald Vis
Rock Valley
Peter Vis Jr
Death claims son of former Boyden resident
Friends report the death of Leslie Wallbridge son of Mrs Lilly Wallbridge of Chicago formerly of Boyden. The obituary notes his ties to the Boyden community and that he was the son of a local resident.
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Boyden
Leslie ‘Wallbridge
Lilly Wallbridge
Chicago
Boydén
Mrs. Paul Vande Hoef Hosts Birthday Gathering
Mrs. Paul Vande Hoef entertained Friday evening for her husband’s birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vande Hoef and family of Harris Mr. and Mrs. Willard Vande Hoef and Larry of Sheldon Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Calsbeek and family of Sioux Center Mr. and Mrs. Henry Van Aalsburg and family and Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Vande Hoef and family. A social evening was followed by a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Vande Hoef
Mms
Richard Vande Hoef
Harris
Willard Vande Hoef
Larry
Sheldon
Gerald Calsbeek
Sioux Center
Henry van Aalsburg
Paul M. Vande Hoef
Captain Hamisch Reassigned to Commanding Post in Europe
Captain Sigfried R Hamisch reassigned to command headquarters company of the 350th Infantry in Salzburg Austria after serving as Troop Information and Education Officer of the 7617th Army Post at Leghorn Italy He enlisted in 1942 attended Fort Benning Fort Bliss and the Officer Candidate School His wife Karen accompanies him in Europe
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Leghorn
Italy
Sigfried
R. Hamisch
H. D. Ossenfort
Boyden
Iowa
350Th
Salzburg
Austria
Hamisch
7617Th
Hamish
Schoiol
Fort Benning
Fort Bliss
Texas
Karen
Europe
School News Highlights From Kindergarten To High School
School notes show frequent perfect spelling awards for multiple students across grades one and seven. Activities include reading projects, safety drawings, a unit on Spain, guitar making in stories, and new readers More Adventures. The seventh and eighth grades report progress in arithmetic science and English, with a music clinic upcoming in Rock Valley.
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Dean
David
Redbirds
Spain
Reading
Gloria
Henry
Peter
Pamela
Merry ‘Lou
Ronnie Robert
Alice
Marla
Kathryn
Kathleen
Beverly G
Aileen
Audrey
Linda
Betty
Sylvia
Dicky
Beverly V
Robins
Patsy
Beverly B
Ronnie G
Robert
Benda
Lavonne
Mary Ellen
Wesley
Iowa
Tom Sawyer
Tom
Becky
Gloucester
Mackeral
Corleen
Harrie
Don
Carole B
Shirley
Karren
Gladys Vande Garde
Lee Roy
Carol
Norman
Ruth S
Dennis
William Leusink
High School News
Orange City
Rock Valley
Richard Blumeyer Joins Alpha Tau Delta at Morningside
Richard Blumeyer son of Mr and Mrs Ed Blumeyer of Boyden has pledged to Alpha Tau Delta social fraternity at Morningside College in Sioux City. The group accepts two pledge classes yearly and pledges undergo a six week pledgeship before formal initiation at downtown Sioux City restaurants or hotels. Blumeyer is a senior majoring in physical education.
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Richard Blumeyer
Ed. Blumeyer
Boyden
Hhas
Alpha Tau Delta
Morningside College
Sioux City
Morningside
Blumeyer
Sioux County Youth Fair to Hold Annual Meeting
The Sioux County Youth Fair Association will hold its annual meeting on Saturday March 21 1953 at 1 30 PM at the Sioux Center Town Hall. The agenda includes election of officers in District 4 and Section 3 and a secretary’s report. Coffee and doughnuts will be served.
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Sioux County Youth Fair Association
Sioux Center Town Hall
Kid's Fish Days Applications Open for Youth Angling
State Conservation Officers accept applications for Kid's Fish Days. Sponsored by local groups in spring and summer, the program introduces youngsters to fishing and piscatorial pursuit. Top anglers win prizes donated by local merchants.
Local Hosts Share Weekend Visits Across Rural Iowa Towns
Mr and Mrs Peter Roland hosted their children Larry and Mary Jane Monday evening in Hospers followed by visits from the Reimers Postma Seusink Stutzman and Vander Ma ten families and others. Attendees included Ray Smit Ernest Kammalde Jim Houtsma Nick Hurst and Boerhave guests from Hatfield Minnesota at the Uit tenbogaard and Postma homes with a Sioux City basketball outing noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Roland
Larry
Mary Jane
George Kersten
Hospers
Vernon Reimers
Clarence Postma
Maurice Seusink
Orange City
Gerrit Leusink
Ernest Kammalade
Marilyn
Sioux City
Herman Vander Maten
John Kosters
Sioux Center
Ray Smit
Jim Houtsma
Nick Hurst
Fred Boerhave
Hatfield
Minn
Gerrit Uittenbogaard
Church Calendar Schedule for Rev Henri Steunenberg
Morning Worship at 9 30 A M and Afternoon Service at 1 30 P M Sunday School at 5 00 P M Christian Endeavor at 7 30 P M Easter Cantata practice at the church Wednesday and Friday evening Thursday afternoon at 2 00 Ladies Aid meets Bible classes meet Saturday afternoon
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Henri Steunenberg
Christian Endeavor
Ladies Aid
United Presbyterian Service Times
The United Presbyterian Church lists Rev Henry Bank as pastor with Sunday School and morning worship at 11:00 A M Evening worship is at 7 30 P M and a 645 AM service is noted for the morning.
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United Presbyterian Church
Henry Bank
St John Lutheran Church Lenten Services Schedule
St John Lutheran Church displays German service at 8 30 A M Sunday School at 9 50 A M Adult Bible Class at 9 40 A M English service at 10 45 A M March 15 21 Lenten services Wednesday at 3 00 P M and 8 00 P M Doreas Society meets Thursday at 1 30 P M led by Pastor H J Knoploh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Knoploh
Doreas Society
Legion Celebrates 34th Birthday at Schoolhouse Dinner
The Win Monster post 212, County Legion and Auxiliary marked their 34th birthday with a 6 30 p m pot luck at the schoolhouse. After dinner the Legion and Auxiliary held business meetings followed by games.
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County Legion and Auxiliary
the Legion & Auxiliary
Mrs Jerry De Raad Taken To Orange City Hospital
Sick Mrs Jerry De Raad was taken to the Grossman hospital in Orange City Thursday where she is under doctors care.
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Jerry de Raad
Grossman Hospital
Orange City
Goodwill Truck to Call at Boyden Lumber Yard
The Goodwill Truck will call at the lumber yard in Boyden on April 1 to collect donations.
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Goodwill
Boyden
Sioux County TB Association Meeting Planned at Jerry's Cafe
The Sioux County TB Association will meet at Jerry's Cafe in Sioux Center on March 24 at 6 o'clock.
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Sioux County
TB Ass’n
Sioux Center
Sunday social notices from area families
Sunday visitors and gatherings are listed with multiple households in Archer Sheldon Hospers George Sioux City and Sioux Falls. Families including Wilts Roland Jansen Caay Sitter Vande Brake Dethmers Van Velzen and Schafer share afternoon and evening visits and a birthday celebration.
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Fred Wilts
Archer
Peter Roland
Lester Hanson
Sheldon
Joe van Velzen
Ed Zwangerman
Hospers
Linus Smid and
Jo Ann Jansen
Harry Jansen
George
Bill Vande Brake
Orange City
Bob Dethmers
Minneapolis Lakers
Iowa All-Stars
Sioux City
Chester Sitter
Karen
John Sitter
Elton Caay
Sioux Falls
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Cal
State University of Iowa
Molly Wilkins
Vanden Bergs
Katie Wilkins
M's. Boyden
Wm. Briggs
Brooklyn
N. Y
Christ
Lena Bergman
Boe
Woman's Club
Woman’s Club
K. N. Nelson
Hamiscil
Cordell
Joan
Faye
Geraldine
Verlyn
Cathy
Sharon
Marvin
Donna Marion
Blanche
Judy
Harriet
Dwayne
Eddie
Richard B
Darlene
Thelma
Arlene
Arlys
Jean
Ronnie H
Gerald
Joyce Larry
Mary
Phyllis- Jean
Bonnie
First Reformed Church
St. John Lutheran Church
Legion
Allen Schafer
California
Clarence van Velzen
le Mars
Joe , van Velzen
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