August 1924 items from Boyden adds and travels
Mrs H M Veenschoten and baby arrive in Boyden from Elolland Mich and stay with Mrs Johanna Veenschoten. Rev Veenschoten and son Girard are already here. Dekker brothers lease area farms for 1925 while Herman Meyners plans US move aboard the George Washington. Landhuis family to depart for the United States around Sept 9 after visiting the Netherlands. A Holland delegation tours lands near Murdo and Kadoka SD seeking a settlement west of the river. Klan holds a large open meeting east of Hull with local attendance. Bridge crew members from near Fairview enjoy Sunday at home. Women’s Citizenship Club holds season's first meeting Sept 5 with program on parties, mobilization, and presidential election details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M Veenschoten
Boyden
Elolland, Mich
Johanna Veenschoten
Rev. Veenschoten
Girard
Boyden Child Rescued From Drowning Stock Tank
An 80 month old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Nick Kooiker living three miles from Boyden, was saved from drowning in a stock tank by his mother at their home Thursday. The boy disappeared at noon prompting the mother to search and recover him. The M P Nienhuis family Rev J M Lumkes family Mr Kitts and Walter De Velder traveled to Chicago by auto Tuesday, joined by Mr and Mrs Jim Ver Hoef and son Clarence and Mr and Mrs Walter Vander Wilt for the trip to the windy city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Kooiker
Boyden
M. P. Nienhuis
J. M. Lumkes
Me. Kitts
Walter de Velder
Chicago
Illinois
Auto
Jim Ver Hoef
Clarence
Walter Vander Wilt
Windy City
Local Women Return From Minneapolis Trip Delayed
Misses Sue Van Diepen Minnie Van Houte and Dena Bosman have returned from Minneapolis Mr and Mrs Harry Pressler report they may not reach Boyden before October 1 Health improvements hoped for and return on that date is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue van Diepen
Minnie van Houte
Dena Bosman
Minneapolis
Harry Pressler
Boyden
Dykstra Buys Separator to Run Dual Threshing Rigs
John H. Dykstra buys another separator and plans two threshing rigs this season, solidifying patronage. Miss Sue Van Dienen travels to Minneapolis to purchase millinery for a new hat shop opening this month. A baby boy is born to Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Vanden Hrink, now cared for at Mrs. Kate Jantzen’s home. Reporter extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Dykstra
John
Sue van Dienen
Minneapolis
Minn
A. B. Vanden Hrink
Kate Jantzen
County Refinances $500000 Road Bonds at 3 4 Percent
Sioux County Board of Supervisors refinanced county road bonds for a second time at 3 4 percent interest. Halsey Stewart of Chicago again handled the issue, with a $315000 premium. Three bids were received, two other bidders competed. Previous rates were 21 percent, and the new rate saves over $6000 annually on the $500000 issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County
Board of Supervisors
Halsey-Stewart
Chicago
Sioux Center News
Neighbors Thanked as Local Family Recovers from Illness
Mrs. fd Schultz expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for help during illness. Three Boyden men, Howard N. Verrips, Melvin Van Schepen, and Harold Kenneth Moret, left for Camp Dodge to report for active duty in the armed services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
Camp Dodge
Armed Services
Howard N. Verrips
Melvin van Schepen
Harold Kenneth Moret
Library Board Holds Annual Meeting and Reports
The Library Board met Tuesday evening for its annual meeting. Reports were read and approved showing increased circulation and rising child patronage. President Mrs Roggen presided. secretary Mrs Jake Van Diepen treasurer Mrs Helen Vanderburg and librarian. Mrs Starkweather and Mrs Schortinghuis attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roggen
Jake van Diepen
Helen Vanderburg
Starkweather
S. Schortinghuis
Dignitaries Visit Firth and Hospers Dinner Guests
Mrs. M. A. Stegeman of Firth Nebraska and Mrs. A Nieuwenhuis of Hospers were dinner guests in the Mayor's home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Stegeman
Firth, Nebraska
A. Nieuwenhuis
Hospers
Dekker Girls Visit Grandmother Near Sanborn
Jean and Judy Dekker daughters of Mr and Mrs Jake Dekker near Sanborn visited for a few days last week with their grandmother Mrs John Stegeman, extending a family stay in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Judy
Jake Dekker
Sanborn
John Stegeman
Hollander Home Visit Noted By Family
Mr and Mrs Ernie Hollander and Marilyn were callers at the John Hollander home on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Hollander
Marilyn
John Hollander
Borden's Weekly Chronology Highlights Local Notices
A listing of names and dates from Borden's Weekly Chronology covering March 81 1944 to April 6, including Dick Kroon Marion Korthals Henry Stueven H D Schuett Mrs Cyril Houtsma Mrs Ed A Baartman Gerrit Brinks Lena Mulder August Beldt Rev John Brink and dozens more in daily lineups across April 1 to April 6 with multiple households named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Kroon
Marion Korthals
Henry Stueven
H. D. Schuett
Cyril Houtsma
Ed A. Baartman
Gerrit Brinks
Lena Mulder
August Beldt
Family Visit Notes From Sioux City
Mrs. Fred Starkweather and her two sons stayed with her parents in the Madden home in Sioux City for the weekend. Gerrit Kooiman left Thursday for Niagara Falls New York to visit his son Claire at the Air Corps instruction center at the university. He also plans to visit relatives in Michigan and Rochester New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Starkweather and Sons
Parental Madden
Sioux City
Gerrit Kooiman
Niagara
New York
Claire
Air Corps Instruction Center
University
Gerrit
Michigan
Rochester
Rosenbergs Visit Leonard Korthals and Freerks Family
Rev and Mrs H Rosenberg of George visit Leonard Korthals home and call on Mrs John Freerks and her son James Allen who plan to move soon to New Orleans Louisiana where her husband Corp John Freerks is stationed at the Army Air Base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Rosenberg
George
Leonard Korthals
John Freerks
James Allen
New Orleans
Louisiana
Corp
Army Air Base
Women's Citizenship Club Meeting in Boyden Plans
The Women's Citizenship Club of Boyden meets Tuesday evening April 11 at Mrs Vergil Smith's home with Mrs Fred Starkweather as co host. Mrs Berman Meester will read devotions and Mrs John Brouwer presents a paper The Mediterranean and the Dark Continent. Delegates to the County Convention in Orange City on Friday April 14 are to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Citizenship Club of
Boyden
Vergil Smith
Fred Starkweather
Berman Meester
John Brouwer
Orange City
Weekend Visitors and Local Moves Trim Iowa Community
Miss Wilhelmina Waanders of Hospers spent a weekend with John Rensink Sr. Mrs. Elidora Heitritter and Walter visited Floyd Fuhr on Sunday. Floyd Pihr and family moved to Sheldon on Monday. John Hollander Jr. shared Sunday with Art Stueven. Fred H. Krol and daughter Sandra Lee stayed with Leonard Kortha’s family Sunday evening. Dirk Ringer of Philip South Dakota visits Mrs. John Stegeman this week. Lucille Johnson a Cherokee teacher, visited cousin the Wm Meyns for the weekend. Art Heitritter on furlough visiting friends and relatives. Eudora Heitritter and Walter called on Sheldon Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Krol
Sandra Lee
Leonard Kortha
Dirk Ringer
Philip, South Dakota
John Stegeman
Lucille Johnson
Wm. Meyns
Boyden School News Board Announces Schedule Changes
The school board decided there will be no classes on Good Friday April 7. After closing two days early at Christmas, only one day of Easter vacation will be observed.
Junior Senior Banquet Planned for May 19
Plans are under way for a Junior Senior Banquet on May 19. The annual event is a highlight in student life with careful planning to ensure its success under the sponsorship of Mrs. Starkweather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starkweather
Seniors Begin Work on Play The Girls Take Over
The Senior Class under Mrs Roggen has started work on a three act comedy titled The Girls Take Over. After tryouts the cast was selected and rehearsals will continue about five weeks with the play slated for April 28.
Illness Spreads as School Absences Rise This Week
Illness widespread Monday through Tuesday caused 34 and 36 pupil absences at the school. Cases include Scarlet Fever, gland trouble, tonsillitis, colds, and stomach flu. Some absences due to quarantine in Scarlet Fever households. no severe fever cases yet. Dr Balkema of Sheldon visited to list absentees and verify unknown causes. Absences greatest in lower grades 16 in Miss Rust’s room and 9 in Miss Belling’s room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pumls
Balkema
Sheldon
Miss Rust
Miss Belling
Quiet Boyden Town Election Elects Rensink Mayor
In Boyden only 56 votes were cast on Monday. John Rensink Sr. won the mayoralty while A B Vanden Brink became treasurer and Henry Meyn assessor. George Mlazgar Robert Moret Paul Schreuder and Jacob Westra secured council seats in a near straight slate with a tied result for the remaining two spots. Ring Smit asked to withdraw his name from the ballot causing the tie and leading to speculation that John De Jong may replace him on council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
John Rensink Sr
A. B. Vanden Brink
Henry Meyn
George Mlazgar
Robert Moret
Paul Schreuder
Jacob Westra
John DeJong
Ring Smit
John de Jong
Mr. de Jong
Smit
U P Easter Supper by Ladies Aid Church
The United Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid hosts the annual Easter supper on April 5 serving from 5 30 p m Dinner costs 35c for pre school children and 50c for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies Aid of
United Presbyterian Church
Rev Benjamin De Jong Conducts Special Services at United Presbyterian
The Rev Benjamin De Jong led special services at United Presbyterian Church this week. He will continue services Friday evening and a farewell offering will be taken on Sabbath evening to honor his work with the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin de Jong
United Presbyterian Church
de Jong
United Presbyterian Church Officers ToClock Meeting Date
The annual meeting of the United Presbyterian Church is set for Tuesday evening April 4 at eight o clock. Terms of officers expiring include elder Paul T McCrum and trustees Gerrit Rensink Robert Henning and Fred Reimers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Paul T. McCrum
Gerrit Rensink
Robert Henning
Fred Reimers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bastain Dekker
Case Ver Hoef
Matlock
Herman Meyners
Germany
George Washington
U.S
John Fick
John Landhuis
Joan
Holland
United States
Jess
Netherlands
Hall
Rock Valley
Dean
Sioux Center
Murdo
McKenzie
Kadoka
South Dakota
Klu Klux Klan
Hull
James Smit
Symon Timmers
Herman Vert Hoef
Geo. de Jong
Henry van Veldhuizen
Fairview
S. D
Citizenship Club
My Party
Maud Jackson
Clara Dean
Kate Miller
Edna Wargowsky
Fd Schultz
Library Board
Fred
Herb
Conference of Alcoholic Beverage Industries, Inc
Borden's Weekly Chronology
John Brink
Henry Wegter
Clozina Bomgaars
Kate Pitstick
Wm. H. Winter
Jake Dekker Jr
Peter Visser
Christina Scholten Gossline
Henry Rhode
Wallace Winter
Martin Bosman
Paul Anderson
Everett Vermeer
Joan Heemskirk
Wm. A. Winter
Gerald Scholten
Yvonne Kruse
Gerhart Kruse
Gertrude Oldenkamp
Margaret de Stigter
John Dokter
Ruth
Henry Grooters
Marion Bothof
H. A. de Jong
John Scholten
Jeanette Mulder
John Rhode
James Landhuis
Women’s Citizenship Club
Wilhelmina Waanders
Elidora Heitritter
Walter
Floyd Fuhr
Floyd Pihr
John Hollander Jr
Art Stueven
Art Heitritter
Eudora Heitritter
Boyden School News
U. P
Iowa
Farmers Savings Bank
Boyden, Iowa
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