Van Dyke and Ruyter Bride Eloquence in Sheldon Matrimony
Mrs Sadie Van Dyke of Sioux Falls announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Dorothy Van Dyke of Sheldon to Herman Ruyter of Boyden. The ceremony is set for Thursday April 14 at the Little Brown Church. Dorothy works at Mayfield Radio Shop in Sheldon and the couple will reside in Sheldon after purchasing a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coles
Sadie van Dyke
Sioux Falls
Dorothy van Dyke
Shelden
Herman Ruyter
Boyden
Little Brown Church
Miss van Dyke
Mayfield Radio Shop
Sheldon
Cathrine Ruyter
Army Day 1949 Echoes War Ready Spirit Across Nation
On Army Day April 6 1949 the U S Army reflects mixed emotions gratitude for peace and vigilance for possible conflict yet confidence remains high that the military and the nation can endure. April marks a traditional time for war since the nation has often entered hostilities in this month. World War II was the notable exception with December starting hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
National Fire Safety Drive Urges Farm Clean Up
The 1949 Spring Clean-Up campaign promotes reducing fire hazards in homes and farms with NFPA lead support from the U S Department of Agriculture and State Extension Services. It stresses clearing debris and inspecting roofs especially where chimneys and non fire resistant roofing raise risk. last year U S fire losses topped 711 million dollars.
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National Fire Protection Association
U. S. Department of Agriculture
State Agriculture Extension Services
NFPA
Church Notes and Obituaries from Sheldon Community
Church notes list services and lessons for Sunday including Sabbath School at 10 00 AM and Worship at 11 00 AM with sermons Christ of God Forsaken and Christ s Thirst Evening Worship at 7 36 PM Youth Bible Hour Tuesday Lillian McConnell Mission Society and children s Bible classes Saturday. Notices announce births Ronald Wayne March 29 Sheldon Hospital James Carl March 26 Sheldon Hospital Fern Weaver Rosenboom former Sheldon resident and first grandchild for Andrew Rosenboom and Bernard Weaver Jill Kathleen born February 19 1949 Los Angeles trip of Mrs Jansen and return with granddaughter details
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Jesus
Lillian McConnell Mission Society
Warren Vanden Brink
Sheldon Hospital
Ronald Wayne
John Rosenboom
James Carl
Rosenboom
Fern Weaver
Sheldon
Andrew Rosenboom
Boyden
Bernard Weaver
Wm. Jansen
Los Angeles
Mitchel Jansen
S. Flower
L. A
Jill Kathleen
First Flag Raised at Fort Schuyler in 1777
The first known military raising of the American flag authorized by Congress occurred at Fort Schuyler New York in summer 1777. Soldiers improvised a flag from shirts scarlet cloth and a cloak for the blue field under Captain Abraham Swarthout’s cloak.
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Continental Congress
Eert Schuyler
N. Y
Congress
Abraham Swarthout
Boyden Residents Tour CCA Facilities
H Boyden area Farmers Cooperative Association members completed a four day tour of Consumers Cooperative Association facilities. They visited CCA headquarters in Kansas City Missouri and the fifteen million dollar Coffeyville Kansas refinery and soybeat plants.
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Boyden
Farmers Cooperative Association
Consumers Cooperative Association
CCA
Kansas City
Coffeyville
Kansas
Henry J. Hubers
G. Uittendegaard
Edward de Boer
Geo. Reimers
Dick de Groot
Marvin E. Green
Walter Dickevers
Sioux County Court News: Marriage Licenses and Estate Matters
Sioux Center residents Maurice James Vande Berg and Norma Arlene De Zeeuw receive marriage licenses. Alfred Hoogland and Clara Kroese, and Gerard Van Ravenswaay with Sadie Wyma also listed. Administrators appointed for Daniel Jurriaans and Anna Mollhoff estates. bonds set at 7000 and 2000 dollars. Will hearing set for John Robinet at Hospers. Cases include Hav erhals v Cornelius Hav erhals dismissed, Ver Berg v De Ruyter trial with verdict for defendants and $55.15 costs. A list of jurors named. Fitness for treatment determined for Gerrit Den Hartog and Harvey McAninch at Cherokee State Hospital. Jake Jans estate final report approved and discharged. Jacob Rich granted divorce from Frank Rich with child custody and costs. Kitty Vande Waa awarded 2500 for widow’s care.
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Maurice James Vande Berg
Sioux Center
Norma
Arlene de Zeeuw
Alfred J. Hoogland
Maurice
Clara Kroese
Hull
Gerard van Ravenswaay
Sadie Wyma
Donald N. Jurriaans
Daniel Jurriaans
Orange City
Bond
W.T. Rembe
Anna Mollhoff
Hawarden
John Robinet
Hospers
Billie Janice Haverhals
Cornelius Richard Haverhals
Peter Ver Berg
August de Ruyter
Peter Statema
Wm. Meyn
J. R. Karr
Wm. Jiskoot
Harry Bray
Loren Bryson
Otto J. F. Popken
Ralph Lush
al de Vries
H. Hofmeyer
Jake G. Vermeer
John Schuller
Gerrit James den Hartog
Commissioners of Instanity
Cherokee
Lottie Wingler
M. M. Wingler
Harvey McAninch
Iowa
Jake Jans
Jake Jans, Jr
Jacob Rich
Hespers
Frank W. Rich
H. J. Vande Waa
Kitty Vande Waa
Army of Volunteers Enlists to Raise 14 500 000
An Iowa State College entomologist warns spring weather heightens rat control needs as farmers face heavy corn losses sealed on Iowa farms. He outlines four steps for effective control: clean up, pre bait, poison, and rat proof. The Boyden Women’s Club hosts a program on religious freedom at the high school April 6 with attorney Maurice Te Paske as speaker. Local residents visit Sioux Falls and Sioux City for business and social calls. The cancer drive led by Charles Kettering aims to rally national support through press and radio outreach, with Boyden setting a $100 goal for the drive.
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Earle Raun
Iowa State College
Iowa
Raun
Boyden Women’s Club
Maurice Te Paske
Sioux Center
Henry Ramaker
Europe
Women’s Club
Club
Charles F. Kettering
Kettering
ACS
District of Columbia
Alaska
Truman
Boyden
John Rensink
H. M. Scholten
John Vander Haar
Estate of Harry Graham Valued at 3274 to Kathryn Mutz
The estate of Harry Graham late of Hull valued at about 3274 goes to Kathryn Mutz of Minnesota. The 10th and final report of Conrad Anderson as trustee of John E. Anderson was approved. the trustee discharged and trusteeship closed. The Petit Jury was dismissed and excused for the March term unless specially called.
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Harry Graham
Hull
Kathryn Mutz
Minnesota
Conrad
Anderson
John E. Anderson
Don Cunningham to Speak in Boyden on April 11
Don Cunningham will be guest speaker in Boyden on the night of April 11. Time and location to be announced in the Reporter’s next issue.
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Don Cunningham
Boyden
Rouwenhorst resigns as Boyden mayor
At a town council meeting last Friday evening Mayor Rouwenhorst tendered his resignation after one year of his two year term. The council appointed Norman Bell to fill the unexpired term of one year. Rev and Mrs J F Schortinghuis were in Sioux Center to help Mrs N Aardema celebrate her birthday. Mr and Mrs Ben Schneider spent Wednesday in Sioux City on business. Mr and Mrs Ike Struyk visited the Frank Juber home at Melvin Monday afternoon.
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Jack Rensink
Rouwenhorst
Norman Bell
J. F. Schortinghuis
Sioux Center
N. Aardema
Schortinhuis
Ben Schneider
Sioux City
Ike Struyk
Frank Juber
Melvin
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Mrs. Morris Moow
Worthington
Walter Vander Well
Rock Valley
Steve Vanden Brink
Walt Vander Well
Nell Vanden Brink
Nic Rouwenherst
Henry van Velzen
LaVonne Rouwenherst
Howard Teusink
Bethal Reformed Church of
United Presbyterian Church
John F. Schottinghuis
H. Boyden
C.C.A
Tony Leader
Nick Donkersloot
Ray F. Brockhouse
John Vermeer
J. H. Dykstra
John van Iis
Anthony Vander Wilt
Lester Hansen
C. Blankers
William W. Evans
Henry Bosman
Alvin Linch
Chester de Boer
Herman C. Winter
H. A. Winter
John W. Moret
George Horn
Abe Vande Garde
Peter J. Westra
Sioux County Court News
Army of Volunteers
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