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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1943
Page
4
A wartime column denounces thousands of young unmarried men deferred from service by Washington officials. It argues these delays waste vital manpower, claiming many capable individuals could fill roles better than those avoiding duty. The piece labels such behavior as unpatriotic and calls for broader mobilization.
Mr and Mrs Harold Schaffer of Orange City announce the approaching marriage on June 7 of their daughter LaVonne Ann to Gerald Beyer son of Mr and Mrs Garrett Beyer of Sheldon. They will wed at the Methodist Church Sheldon at eight oclock in the evening. They will reside in Sheldon where Mr Beyer works as a mechanic at the Sheldon Airport.
The Boyden Reporter lists Willis G. Vanderburg as editor and notes the paper is entered at the Boyden post office as second class matter. Subscription is $1.75 per year and the paper is published every Friday morning.
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Miss Edna Blom, living south of Newkirk and studying at Hope College, will teach high school and intermediate classes in Boyden Public School next year, replacing the resigning Miss Carter. The district seeks fill gaps as teacher shortages threaten curriculums. The First Aid Class, led by Dr. August Oelrich, will finish this week due to possible military callups. Primary through sixth graders report tests, crafts, and field activities, with Metropilitan Achievement Tests underway and a Weiner roast enjoyed in the grove.
Vogel Paint & Glass Company of Sheldon Iowa advertises banner paints for keeping buildings in good repair. The notice emphasizes durable coatings and local availability in Sheldon.
A witty remark quoted in American Municipalities Monthly saying kissing with a limber one is more fun than rigid restraint.
All farmers who have not yet ordered soybean seed and inoculate should act immediately. Notify your dealer of your needs so he can place orders for the required amounts.
The PAINT-UP SEASON is here again with Vogel Paint & Glass Co in Sheldon Iowa promoting decorating supplies and home improvement services for seasonal projects.
An editorial warns that the United States government takes 30 percent of monthly butter production for the armed forces and allies. It notes rejected cream wastes enough butter to feed two soldiers for a year and urges farmers to prevent spoilage to protect service members and earn higher market prices.
Reformed Church led by Rev J W Brink shifts to wartime schedule with service times at Holland 9 80 a m English 1 30 p m and 8 p m Sunday School 7 80 p m C E. St John s Lutheran led by Rev W Striepe offers German 10:00 a m English 11:15 a m with Luther League Devotional first Sunday and Social third Sunday evenings Brotherhood second Thursday Ladies Aid first Wednesday Dorcas Society third Wednesday
The United Presbyterian Church under Minister R Imbrie Barnes lists Bible School at 10:00 a.m. led by Superintendent Steve Vanden Brink. Worship at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. with a Young People's Christian Union meeting at 7:15 p.m. presided by Ruth Haspers.
Bert Nash was a visitor Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Johann Stogeman and family.
Workers at a Michigan refinery fixed a deceitful door near the pay office. The door bore the warning You will learn to duck lower if you don't Buy a Bond mocking bond purchases and pressuring workers.
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