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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1946
Page
1
The new mayor of Boyden asks residents to present grievances to him, urges strict rule adherence, and promotes safe driving and careful parking. He cites prior damage from fast driving and asks citizens to slow to 15 mph in town to prevent accidents. Nic Rowenhoast.
Emma Stutzman traveled to visit her brother Andrew Belling on Tuesday. The meeting occurred in town with no further details provided.
In a regular meeting the Sioux County USDA Council notes little high moisture corn moved and warns many stored ears exceed 20 percent moisture. They advise moisture testing before storing and moving corn to improve air flow and remove damaged kernels. ventilators or artificial drying may be needed for moisture levels around 30 percent.
The annual report showed over 5 000 volumes circulated by the local library and was approved Monday evening. The report will be filed with the town council. Mrs Jacob Van Diepen Jr presented in secretary presurer Roggen's absence. Mrs Fred Stark Weather presided. Mrs Vanderburg hosted. Mrs Herman Meester is a board member.
The annual bazaar of the Home Mission Circle of the Reformed church held Friday evening was a standout success. The society realized over 275 dollars from the sale. The notice asks contributions to the Red Cross be given to Mrs Emma Stutzman.
About one hundred club members and leaders attended the annual 4-H spring party at Sioux Center High School gymnasium on Wednesday night March 20. County officers organized the event with Edna Scholten teaching songs, Eloise Miller directing singing games, and other officers showing activities. Ice cream bars followed lunch, Evelyn Dierks led a true and false quiz, and Earl Bonnema served as emcee for Truth or Consequences.
The second 4 H leaders training school on April 2 runs from 10:00 a m to 4:00 p m at Fannie Schutt’s home in Sioux Center. Catherine Humphrey will conduct the school with emphasis on Planning as a Part of Personal Efficiency. All leaders assistants committee members and older girls are urged to attend.
Sioux County 4-H leaders and members gain a national stage with a new movie contest. County extension agent J. E. Ellis says any adult or junior leader actively guiding a 4-H club and enrolled members are eligible to participate this year.
The Boyden town election produced surprise results as several dark horses entered the race via write-ins. Nic Rouwenhorst was elected mayor and councilmen included Ray Smit and Walter Dickevers, with George Mlazgar, Paul Schreuder and John DeJong re-elected. Charles Hicks ran as a dark horse but missed due to voters failing to mark an X. Schreuder received 70 votes while Hicks drew 62. other totals included DeJong 163, Mlazgar 144, Smit 112, Dickevers 100, and Schreuder 70.
Brownie Scouts gathered Friday evening with leaders Mrs. Vanderburg and Mrs. Brouwer. Carolyn presented a frehand poster on Spring, Bonnie and Sharon displayed Farm Animals, Bonnie led the program. Caren will lead this week. The group toured a local bank with Mr. Vanden Brink, Mr. Van Houte, Miss Kleyn, and Logan Vanden Brink and enjoyed a treat.
Mr and Mrs Rufus Ralston welcomed a baby girl at Sheldon hospital Tuesday morning. Mrs Ralston is Harriett Miller, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Miller.
John Dykstra of the Sioux County Board reports the county has purchased a 48 inch Adams Elevator Loader from the Federal Surplus Commodity Corporation. The county now operates three road building units with crews. A three year plan to grade and gravel all used highways in Sioux County is set, subject to floods and other factors. Sioux County, though large in area, ranks third in total miles of roads graded and graveled.
U P Church notes list March 31 1946 activities with Sabbath School at 10 00 a m lesson A Nation Demands a King Worship at 11 00 a m sermon Opportunity In the Shadow and 7 30 p m Worship sermon A Great Man s Littleness Wednesday 7 00 p m Youth 8 00 p m Choir practice Accept the invitation to come to church we will do you good minister
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