Boyden School News Highlights Attendance and Activities
1st graders staged a puppet reading with cardboard characters while others handled stick animals. The class made kites and Dutch-themed art, and clay models of fruits and vegetables. Several students earned perfect weekly spelling, and a new fifth grader joined the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy de Boer
Harvey Klein
Oldenkamp
Brok
Mac
Muff
Marlene Vagts
Harold DeBoer
David Lagoo
Arlis Klein
Marjean Vande Hoef
Harlin Doorenbos
Clleen van Diepen
Edwin Diekevers
Darlene Goodyear
Darlene de Boer
Marjene Vande Hoef
War Ballot Filing Times Reveal Mail Delays
The hour to file primary ballots nears and the article notes average round trip mail times for ballot requests. Voters get two days to mark ballots and two extra days to forward returned ballots to precincts, with no expedited mail options.
Baby Girl Born to Vern Reimers Family
Mr and Mrs Vern Reimers announce the birth of a daughter weighing 8 pounds born Saturday March 18. Mrs Fred Wilts of Archer is caring for the mother and baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Reimers
Fred Wilts of
Archer
Scarlet Fever Cases Reported in Boyden
A local notice warns parents to seek medical advice for sore throats and illness as scarlet fever may be present. Three new cases have been reported in Boyden, prompting health caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
Red Cross War Fund Drive Totals Award Sioux County Support
Sioux County's share of the War Fund Drive reaches 11 700 000 with Home Service in 1943 handling over 900 cases including furloughs benefits claims inquiries and messages. The effort notes 1554 garments knitted and sewn and 4471 workers overseas aiding service members and prisoners. Community Fund chairmen are urged to give.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County
Red Cross
Home Service
P.O. W
Community Fund
Henry Bosman
HM. Scholten
Helen Vanderburg
County Republican Convention Elects Delegates in Orange City
John Dykstra John Groeters and Helen Vanderburg attended the Republican County Convention in Orange City where delegates to the Republican Presidential State Convention were chosen. The Sioux County delegation will be led by Congressman Chas B. Hoeven. Willis Vanderburg and John Grooters were elected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dykstra
John Groeters
Helen Vanderburg
Orange City
Sioux County
Chas B. Hoeven
Willis
John Grooters
Struyk Hosts Wedding Anniversary Dinner Party
Mr. and Mrs. Ike Struyk entertained on their wedding anniversary last Saturday evening. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Peter Herwynen, Mr. and Mrs. Olle Dieckevers and family, Mrs. John Casemier and daughter Maryann, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Diekevers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Struyk
Peter Herwynen
Olle Dieckevers
John Casemier
Maryann
Ed Diekevers
Special Services at U P Church
The Rev Benj R De Jong of Warsaw Illinois will preach during a series at Boyden United Presbyterian Church from March 27 to April 2 at 8 00 PM except Saturday. Services will be held morning and evening on Sabbath. All in the community are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. R. de Jong
Warsaw
Illinois
Boyden United Presbyterian Church
Furlough Gasoline Regulations For Service Men Criticized
Local Board explains gasoline ration limits for furloughs citing critical supply. Supplementary five gallon allotments apply to personal or borrowed cars for leaves of three days or more, approved by the Office of Price Administration and Assistant Secretary of War Patterson. The board notes service men accept the limits and invites volunteers to join the Gasoline Panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
Patterson
Sabbath School Convention at Middleburg Church
The Sioux County Sabbath School Convention will be held at the Middleburg Reformed Church on Thursday April 27 with afternoon and evening sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County
Middleburg Reformed Church
Sugar stamp reminders for canning and sugar use
Stamp No 30 Book Four good for 5 pounds through March 31. Stamp No 40 Book Four good for 5 pounds canning sugar through February 28 1945.
Meats and Fats Stamp Validity and Restricted Use
The notice outlines red stamps from Book III and IV with validity dates through May 20 and March 2 for various stamps. It states stamps No. 8 from A to M in Book IV are worth 16 points each and may be used early for larger meat purchases from farm slaughterers, while other items like butter oil and canned fish are covered. lard is temporarily off the point list and the policy does not apply to other fats and oils.
Ration Updates and Local School News From Orange City
The Office of Price Administration outlines ration stamp expirations and changes effective 1944. Fuel, tires, and gasoline rationing specifics are given, with March 22 1944 as a key date and notes on renewing serial coupon strips. Plus Hull High School basketball teams reach state tournament with strong showings and local spelling winners announced for the Sioux County contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Tye
Hull
Laurens
Iowa
Everly
Sioux Center
Storm Lake
Pranklin High
Cedar Rapids
Tye
Sioux City
Sioux County
Jean de Boer
Mary Ann Casemeir
Boyden
Bertha Moret
John W. Brouwer
Bec
Van Houte Reelected School Board President
Henry Van Houte was reelected president at the school board organization meeting on Monday evening. Mrs Ora Van Diepen was sworn in as a board member. Routine business was conducted and bills were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van Houte
Ora van Diepen
Bridge Club Hosts Evening At Miss Harriett Miller Home
Miss Harriett Miller hosted the bridge club at her home on Wednesday evening, gathering members for a session of games and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Miller
Bridge Club
Bovden's Weekly Chronology for March 1944
A date by date listing of names associated with Bovden's weekly chronology from Friday March 24 to Thursday March 30 1944. Individuals include Mrs John Rensink Sr Betty Scholten Peter Weeter Albert Van Bruggen Peter Baartman John Horn Lyle John Dykstra Corrine Koolbeck and others such as Mrs Alvin Smit Mrs R W Betten Norma Lazoo Oscar Baerenwald Mrs Jan Scholten La Vonne Rouwenhorst Mrs George Van Diepen Mrs George Brinks Wallace Smit La Vonne Heitytter Kenneth Harmom John Scholten Henry Kruse Mathilda Reyelts Jakie Van Diepen Gus Stegeman Albert DeWilde Claus DeZeeuw Louisa Kruse Henrietta Baerenwald Raymond Van Diepen Ida Stegeman Mrs Albert De Wilde Rudolf Meyer Robert Kuyper Mrs Gertrude Horn John Vos Louise Van Schepen Betty Van Diepen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rensink Sr
Betty ‘Scholten
Peter Weeter
Albert ‘van Bruggen
Peter Baartman
John Horn
Lyle John Dykstra
Corrine Koolbeck
John Scholten
Henry Kruse
Mathilda Reyelts
Jakie van Diepen
Gus Stegeman
Albert DeWilde
Claus DeZeeuw
Louisa Kruse
Henrietta Baerenwald
M.scholten
Raymond van Diepen
Ida Stegeman
Albert de Wilde
Rudolf Meyer
Robert Kuyper
Gertrude Horn
John Vos
Louise van Schepen
Betty van Diepen
C E Convention at Boyden District No One Union Meeting
The Christian Endeavorers of District No One Union including Lyon Sioux Osceola and Obrien counties hold their 1944 annual convention at the Reformed Church of Boyden on Friday March 24 starting at eight. Dr Irwin J Lubbers president of Central College Pella Iowa will deliver the address on Christ and the New World. Mrs Thomson Orange City leads song services. Business meeting and officer elections follow with a social hour afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavorers
Lyon
Sioux
Osceola
Obrien
Reformed Church of
Boyden
Irwin J. Lubbers
Central College of
Pella
Iowa
Thomson
Orange City
Boyden Church
Essential workers rules for Iowa truckers under War Manpower Commission
War Manpower Commission rules classify over the road truckers in essential activity and restrict they from taking other jobs without a release. Transfers require release or a period of unemployment. penalties apply to employers hiring without referral. Notify US Employment Service if an employee leaves without release. Further details appear in the March Motor Truck News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Manpower Commission
United States Employment Service
Iowa
Motor Truck News
Church Notes: United Presbyterian and St John’s Lutheran Schedule
United Presbyterian Church led by R Imbrie Barnes holds Bible School at 10:00 a.m. and Worship at 11:00 a.m. Steve Vanden Brink, superintendent. St John’s Lutheran pastor Wm Striepe conducts 10:00 a.m. German and 11:15 a.m. English services. Luther League meets first Sunday for Devotional and third Sunday for Serial meetings. Brotherhood meets second Thursday. Ladies Aid on first Wednesday. Dorcas Society on third Wednesday.
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Bible School
Steve Vanden Brink
Luther League
Brotherhood
Ladies Aid
Dorcas Society
Reformed Church Schedule and Local 500 Party
Reform Church notices list services at Holland and English times with Sunday School and C E meeting. Mr and Mrs Ray Smit hosted a 500 party last Friday with guests Mr and Mrs John Rensink Jr Mr and Mrs Howard Verrips Mr and Mrs Cyril Houtsma Mr and Mrs Arnold Dykstra of Orange City Mrs George Dickevers and Gaylord Smith.
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Ray Smit
John Rensink, Jr
Howard Verrips
Cyril Houtsma
Arnold Dykstra
Orange City
George Dickevers
Gaylord Smith
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Dickie Korselman
Rock Valley
Pacific
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Caribbean
South Atlantic
Middle East
Persian Gulf
Mediterranean
North Atlantic
Helen Vanderbure
the Red Cross
U. P. Church
Sabbath School Convention
Aga
Ward
Amy
Cously
The
Party
Republican County Central Committee
Wayne M. Ropes
BY & “Co
Tod
Sioux County School News
H. van Houte
Bovden
Alvin Smit
R. W. Betten
Norma Lazoo
Oscar Baerenwald
Jan Scholten
la Vonne
Rouwenhorst
George van Diepen
George Brinks
Wallace Smit
la Vonne Heit
Yitter
Kenneth Harmom
C. E
United Presbyterian Church
R. Imbrie Barnes
ST. John’s Lutheran
Rev
Wm. Striepe
Reformed Church
J. W. Brink
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