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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1958
Page
1
A crowd of about 600 gathered at Boyden School Auditorium to view the film African Safari presented by Henry Brockhouse. The Boyden High School Student Council organized the program, with continued coverage on page 4.
The Co-Operative Produce store and garage addition are being razed starting Monday to clear space for a new building. The planned structure will sit on the current site with a 48 ft front by 105 ft depth and include two offices a large work room seven garage stalls a receiving room and an unloading dock. Vande Stouwe Bros. and Chuck Stienstra hold the contract.
Mr and Mrs Vern Riemers hosted a Sunday gathering to celebrate the birthdays of Freddie Carol and Betty Attendees included Mr and Mrs Leonard De Vries and their Bigelow Minnesota family Mrs Margaret Betten of Sheldon Mr and Mrs Fred Wilts and Mr and Mrs Burmel Menke and families of Archer Mr and Mrs Will Riemers Nancy and Connie Postma and Mr and Mrs Marion Riemers and Gary
Legion members and 38 guests attended a Bunco night at the Legion Hall to celebrate the 39th birthday of the Legion Auxiliary Unit 272. Prizes were won by Milton Mackie and Dwight Blankers, followed by a potluck luncheon.
Seventy voice Easter Cantata Hallelujah what a Savior by John W Peterson will be sung Easter Sunday April 6 at 7 45 at the First Reformed Church under the direction of Mrs Henri Steunenberg and sponsored by the Home Mission Circle of the church Public is welcome to attend wit h community singers participating
The women's Bridge Club gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Dale Moon's home for a dessert luncheon and an evening of bridge. High prize went to Mrs. Paul Zimmer and traveling prize to Mrs. Norman Bell, now awarded to Mrs. Don Phelps. Guest was Mrs. Virgil E. Smith.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the First Reformed Church will hold an annual sale of hand made goods tonight, Thursday March 27 at 7 30 at the church basement. A program is planned, followed by refreshments. Public is welcome to attend.
Brownies met Thursday afternoon at the Legion Hall with six Brownies present and led by Mrs. H. Verrips. Gloria Vande Hoef ran games and treats were provided by Mrs. Verrips. Reporter Linda Van Ommeren.
Central College in Pella Iowa sends two debate teams to Bloomington Illinois March 27 28 29 to face Missouri Iowa Wisconsin and Illinois squads. Women Adilee Rozeboom Hull Neva Douglas Oskaloosa. men John Reynen Hollandale MN Paul Vander Kooi Herman MN. Other entries Neva Douglas Rozeboom May Ellen? The topic for discussion is What Can Universities and Colleges Do To Meet Increased Enrollments.
Sioux Center town hall hosts the Sioux County Legion and Auxiliary meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday March 27. All members are invited and urged to attend. The host unit aims for full participation from unit 272 tonight.
The Sheridan Farm Bureau Women's Club will meet April 11 at Mrs. Bill Moret's home instead of April 4. Mrs. L Heitritter is assistant hostess. Program on Better Buymanship and Understanding advertising. Leaders are Mrs. Albert Winter and Mrs. Lou Van Batista. Roll Call is A Regretable Purchase.
Attendees at the Sunday Des Moines wedding of Miss Jo Ann Clark and Lee Moret included Mrs Art Wittenbogaard and numerous families bearing the Moret surname such as Mr and Mrs Peter L Moret Mr and Mrs Wm L Moret Mr and Mrs Myron Kleinwolterink Mr and Mrs Henry L Moret Mr and Mrs Marion Moret Mr and Mrs John Humme Mr and Mrs Wm Humme Mr and Mrs Amos Roetman with Trudy and Mr and Mrs Wm Rosenboom.
A four county meeting of the American Legion and Auxiliary will be held at Sheldon Legion rooms in Sheldon Iowa on Monday March 31 at 8 00 p m. All members invited and urged to attend with department commander department auxiliary president and district officers present.
The Sioux Electric Cooperative Association in Orange City Iowa will switch to a summer schedule from April 1 to October 1 with office hours 7 a m to 4 p m weekdays and 7 a m to 3 p m Saturdays The office closes at noon except for emergency outage calls answered after hours.
The article explains Iowa’s new point system to suspend bad drivers starting April 1. A driver earns 10 points for speeding over the limit, 5 points for running a stop sign or improper passing, 7 points plus two more for reckless driving causing an accident, and a 5 point deduction after 12 months with no violations or accidents.
The Boyden Commercial Club introduces a weekly Saturday drawing beginning April 5 with a $25 prize. Eligibility requires 18 or married status, registration at participating shops, and presence at the drawing. If the winner is absent, two names are drawn the next week. A Good Friday service is announced for April 4 at 7:45 p.m. at First Reformed Church.
The Junior Auxiliary of Unit 272 met at the Legion Hall with Mrs. Moen and Mrs. Bell. They planned songs for the Spring Convention in Hartley and elected Cathy Kruelen, Mary Jane Slothouber, and Noreen Bell to president secretary and chaplain. Lunch was served by Joan and Donna Slykhuis.
Sioux County Board of Education held a public hearing at the Orange City Courthouse on Monday evening March 24 regarding the Sioux Center School Reorganization Plan. Maurice A. Te Paske led the 21 member committee. 78 objections were raised, nine from outside the area, with several neighboring districts submitting concerns. The board recessed the hearing to April 2 to decide alongside Floyd Valley plan considerations.
Address line lists a service man with rank and unit details in San Diego California and a company designation 147 S R U S N T C referenced. The clipped item records a mailing address for a service member in connection with military logistics.
The Busy Bees 4 H club gathers Thursday afternoon in the Legion Building led by hostess Joan Slykhuis. Roll call prompts A Favorite Food.
Mrs Dena Van Nyhuis entertained at a Wahoo party Tuesday evening at her home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gerrit Uittenbogaard, Mrs Marie Burggraaff, Mrs Lena Kleyne, Mr and Mrs Ray Brockhouse, and Mrs Minnie Mouw.
Eldon Bleasdell of Omaha, formerly Boyden, is hospitalized in Omaha awaiting possible surgery. Andy Wolthuizen and family of Sheldon and George Brinks and family left Monday for Rochester Minnesota for clinic visits. Mrs Rol and Mary Jane returned from Columbia Missouri after Mrs Rol's surgery six weeks ago.
Prairie Gold Council Cub and Boy Scouts promote the third annual Good Turn Day clothing drive for Handicapped at Goodwill Industries. Bags will be distributed April 12 in Hull, Boyden, and 123 towns. pickups follow April 19, with items including clothing fabric and linens, but not newspapers or magazines.
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