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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1958
Page
1
A detailed wrap of classroom work from first through eighth grades includes reading sight songs and stories, math problem sets, art projects, spelling honors, and a skating party at Sheldon. Reports cover science heart studies, grammar exercises, and the May events schedule plus sports results and senior plans.
Rural boards serving Archer Ashton Boyden Matlock and Sheldon will convene May 8 at 8:00 in Sheldon Public School auditorium to discuss a possible regional reorganization affecting about 1700 students across 229 sections with an estimated value of 20 500 000.
Mrs Earl Horn entertained with a Come As You Are Party luncheon at her home on Thursday morning. Guests included Mesdames Marvin Horn Gerrit Scholten Dennis Ray Rohlfs Debbie Herman Rohlfs Will Reimers Marion Reimers Gary and Mrs George Horn.
The Girls' League of the First Reformed Church invites all mothers and daughters to a pot-luck supper on Wednesday May 21 at 6 30 in the church parlors. Attendees should bring a covered dish rolls and table service. Free tickets are available from Phyllis Siderius and Jean Slothouber to help plan quantities.
Mr and Mrs Herman Winter of Boyden travel with Mr and Mrs William Stueven of Pipestone to Bremerhaven Germany. They sailed May 5 from Chicago to Montreal then to Germany to visit family and to attend the World's Fair in Brussels. They plan to return mid September.
The Boyden Women's Club held a one o'clock luncheon at the Village Café in Orange City. President Mrs Ed R Blumeyer led the business meeting after the meal and Mrs Len Rensink presented a program on Art In Everyday Living. The club will reconvene in September.
SICK Gary Green is confined to his bed due to rheumatic fever Anita Rensink was a patient last Monday and Tuesday at the Orange City hospital due to a virus flu Several children are confined to their homes due to measles chicken pox and pink eye John Grooters returned home Saturday from the Sheldon hospital Mrs Henry Auberg Sr is caring for the Grooters Mr and Mrs Fred Starkweather spent a few days last week at Rochester Minnesota where Mr Starkweather went through the clinic Mrs Jim Roggen was taken to the Sioux Center hospital Monday for observation
Students reflect on graduation after a long year of waiting for semester tests. They acknowledge the end of high school and feel a mix of relief and sadness as they approach the milestone.
The Boyden Board of Education met with Floyd Valley group Tuesday May 6 to review the Floyd Valley Community School District proposal. Officials said further study is desirable and Boyden area residents will be asked to meet and discuss recommendations once more information is available.
The Goodwill truck will be in Boyden on Tuesday May 13 to collect usable used articles. Residents may leave items at the Lumber Yard for pickup.
The Sheridan 4-H Livestock Growers met at the Robert Henning home with 15 members and two leaders. They voted to send Gary Green and Arlen Korthals to the 4-H Camp at Lake Okoboji in June. Leon Korthals reported on a Field Trip to Sioux City. A luncheon followed the adjournment.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday evening May 12 at the Legion Building. A Mother's Day program is planned with guest speaker Mrs. Q Holsapple of Sheldon. Members urged to attend with a guest. Hostesses include Vera Bell Patricia Moen Sophia Slothouber Anna Mae Van Aalsburg and Trudy Blanker.
Mrs Arnold Van Es entertained the Birthday Club at her residence on Tuesday afternoon. The event featured social visiting plus a luncheon honoring Mrs Gerard Van Es.
Sheridan United Charities reports 973.50 raised for 1958 including a carry over from 1957. Albert L. Winter announces distribution by pledge cards to Cancer Red Cross Polio Heart U S Q Salvation Army Retarded Children with a small balance for emergencies. Donors are thanked for their cooperation.
Glenn Lyons of Goldfield Iowa is hired as Youth Assistant in Sioux County to work with 4 H clubs and assist in Extension programs. He previously served in Sioux County from November 1955 to April 1956.
Two names were drawn at the weekly Boyden drawing last Saturday but neither was present to claim the $25 prize. A new drawing is planned for Saturday May 10 with three $25 awards. participants must be in town to win and claim prizes.
Norman Prange sustained a serious injury at a saw-mill east of Boyden when a board struck his abdomen. He underwent surgery at Sheldon Hospital starting Monday night and continuing into Tuesday, with internal injuries including intestinal perforation. He remains in critical condition but as well as can be expected given the circumstances.
Ed Wallinga cut his finger badly while butchering at Smit and Son on Tuesday. He was taken to Sheldon Hospital where three stitches were required to close the wound.
Pictured Miss Phyllis Siderius daughter of Mr and Mrs John Siderius will represent Win Monster Unit No 272 of the American Legion Auxiliary at Hawkeye Girls State on the Iowa State Teachers College campus Cedar Falls Iowa June 16 through 21.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Horn received word Monday morning that Mrs Clyde Sharpe formerly Maggie Horn of Boyden died Sunday at her Lakeland Florida home Funeral services will be held Friday May 9 at Spirit Lake Iowa
Programs list events for Boyden Iowa commencement week. May 11 service at First Reformed Church includes processional, invocation Rev Steunenberg, selections, scripture Luke 2 36 52, benediction. May 16 program at Boyden School Auditorium features salutatory Ruth Meendering, address by Rev Merrill Davis, valedictory Harriet Landhuis, diploma presentations, benediction by Rev Steunenberg.
St John Lutheran German and English services listed with Sunday School at 9 15 and 10 30. Luther League will travel to Sibley for a spring federation meeting at 2 00. Bible reading workshop led by Pastor Hinrichs. Dorcas Mission Society area group meeting at St Pauls north of Hull Thursday. Mother’s Day program Friday at Christian Day School led by Junior Mission Band president Vernon Meyer. Ascension Day observed May 15 at St John with two services. First Reformed Morning Worship 9 30 Thursday. Ladies Aid meets and rolls call for a mother’s day Bible verse with gifts for Sunshine friends and missionary home offering. Consistorial Union meets Friday 7 45 p m at Northwestern College Orange City auditorium. Baked Goods sale Saturday 1 00 p m by Home Mission Circle at Paul’s Store Boyden.
The United Presbyterian Church posts a Sunday School at 9 45 a.m and Morning Service at 11 00 a.m on May 8. A guest day Ladies Aid meeting starts at 2 30 p.m with hostesses Mrs Meyn Mrs Verrips and Mrs Zimmer in charge of devotions. Mrs Green directs the program.
The Women’s Bridge Club gathered Monday evening at Mrs. Freda Roggen’s home for dessert and bridge. Prizes went to Mrs. Fred Starkweather, Mrs. Paul Zimmer, and Mrs. Mabel Jennison.
The Home Mission Circle of the First Reformed Church plans a bake sale Saturday at 1:00 PM at Paul’s Store. Donations and treats will support church missions and local programs.
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