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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1944
Page
1
The document lists the address of 2d Lt Sigfried R Hamisch Excess Officer Co O 1320838 APO 15310 c o Postmaster New York NY.
A heartfelt verse to a son expressing hope pride and guidance across life from infancy to adulthood. The speaker vows lifelong support and a wish to remain true to shared ideals even after crossing the trackless sea.
Letter from Jack Mieras in the infantry thanks the Boyden Texas Women’s Club for a candy box sent to the rifle range. He notes rationed treats boosted morale, shares with buddies, and hopes the boxes end when soldiers return home. He says the club’s effort is greatly appreciated.
William Rons thanks for the Easter greeting card and air mail stationery. He notes the stationery will be useful as travel or mailing can be difficult from his location.
Pvt and Mrs L Rensink Jr thank the Colorado Women's Citizenship Club of Boyden Iowa for a swell box of candy. The note says the candy was very good and drew attention, with the bride slightly jealous but pleased by the gesture.
Victor Schultz writes a heartfelt thanks for a thoughtful gift received on Valentine’s Day. He expresses gratitude for the remembrance and sends appreciation from Colorado.
Gasoline Panel of the Rationing Board changes meeting times starting May 17 to Wednesday evenings from 8:00 to 9:30 PM for special business only. Public access is limited to those with special business, while renewals for B and C books should continue as before. The panel will still meet Saturdays in the usual manner.
A free screening at the Sioux Center High School Auditorium features a U S Armed Forces speaker detailing local food production and supply chains for the military. The program explains corn uses from penicillin to aircraft fuel, with demonstrations of invasion transports and airplanes. Attendance is urged for farmers as only one such meeting is planned in the county.
Elmer Teeselink writes from New Guinea expressing homesickness after receiving Easter greetings and air mail. He notes his mother and Ivan are well, thanks the sender for kindness, and asks for letters, hoping the war effort ends soon.
A sequence of local names listed by day from Friday May 12 to Thursday May 18 1944 in Boypden’s Weekly Chronology. Notables include Alice Jantzen Myrna Mae Moret Ray Groeters John Gardner and several Van Zanten family entries.
Mrs L R Roetman was elected President to fill the term after Mrs Schortinghuis resignation. Mrs John Rensink Jr named Treasurer and Mrs Neil Salie Program Chairman. Other key officers include Vice President Mrs Howard Verrips Secretary Mrs Berman Meester. June picnic planned with family guests. Alaska pictures to be shown by W G Vanderburg.
Applications accepted May 15 1944 to February 28 1945 for home canning sugar beyond the five pound allotment. Households may obtain up to 20 pounds per person by Form R-328 with Spare Stamp No 87. Do not send ration books. attach Spare Stamp No 37 and list pounds per person.
Office of Price Administration in Orange City lists hours 1 p m to 5 p m Monday through Saturday. Gasoline Panel meets Wednesdays 8 p m to 9 30 p m and Saturdays 2 to 5 p m. Fuel Oil and Stove Board convenes Tuesdays in the morning.
Mrs. John Brouwer hosted the Bridge Club at her home Wednesday evening. Miss Cleo Philips returned home after a week’s visit in Sibley. Mrs. John Sluiper and Elaine, Sgt. Elmer E. Sluiper of Camp Beattie California, and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Crockett were dinner guests of Mrs. Andrew Bruns on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Walter Warntjes attended the funeral of her uncle Jim Den Hartog in Sheldon on Tuesday.
Publisher Jacob Van Zwel and his wife announce their first grandson Ronald James born to Mr and Mrs Wareham of Sche nectedy New York. Helen Wareham née, is listed among the parents.
A reflective piece links the Declaration of Independence to American sport, arguing competition drives training and national progress. It praises athletic effort, warns against universal draw outcomes, and cautions against taxes and subsidies undermining Free Enterprise. The author stresses civilian duty to keep competition open for a strong nation.
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