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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
5
A ten pound baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Van Wyk at their home near Aull last Friday. Mother and child are doing nicely. Mrs. Van Wyk, formerly Miss Verrips, is helping at home as she adjusts to grandparenthood.
Mr and Mrs John Van't Hu entertained relatives of Doon over Sunday with a family gathering at their home.
William Wargowsky debuts the first new Ford touring car in the community after a six week wait. The model is praised for a lower four inch body and crown fenders among other improvements over older designs.
A large turnout from Matlock and nearby areas attended the Robbins show held in Sheldon last week, drawing community interest and local chatter about the performance.
Mrs. Gerrit Steenbergen of Sheldon underwent surgery in Rochester Minnesota on Wednesday to remove a guiter. We hope for a rapid recovery.
Special classes of the First Reformed church met in Sheldon to determine the disposition of the Sibley minister. A forenoon trial found the minister guilty of conduct unbecoming a minister.
John Grooters displays his herd at the Spencer fair week exhibition. Local residents attend and tend the fair, showcasing livestock and farm activity amid the ongoing event.
Henry Damm of five miles south of George recounts narrowly avoiding a collision last week while driving home from Boyden. He encountered another car carrying Rev and Mrs W Baetke near the Matlock road as they approached the corner.
Mr and Mrs Charles Frohwein of Sheldon visited the George Miazgar home last Thursday and were callers there.
Mrs. Floyd Fuhr visited her mother when John Overman and Miss Lucy Moermond were in a collision on the road to Albert Lea Minnesota. Miss Moermond suffered serious injuries and will remain in bed for at least a month while Overman escaped with minor injuries and a damaged car.
The Matlock team played a ball game with the Tennessee team near town on Thursday afternoon.
Messrs. L Schaap Henry F Bergman Paul T McCrum and L Rens left Tuesday for Lake Amelia Minnesota to spend several days fishing. They hope to land some of the big northern pike and the trip was made in Mr Schaap s ear.
Verros and family were the welcome guests of Mr. and Mrs. Van de Gaarde on a Sunday visit, enjoying hospitality and family conversation.
Mr and Mrs G A VanVoort and son Kenneth with Mrs Hammer and daughter Barbara and Miss Drangom spent Sunday evening at Hospers in a family outing.
The Boyden Paint Shop emphasizes car varnishing as a specialty service. Skilled workers showcase detailed finishes and durable coatings for autos, highlighting quality, precision, and customer satisfaction in local auto care.
Messrs. Herman Stegeman and Gerrit Van Steenbergen are in Rochester Minnesota this week where Mrs. Van Steenbergen is a patient at Mayo hospital.
Messrs Dr Will Kuyper A Vanden Brink and Mr Van Zen ten of South Dakota visited Hollandale Minnesota leaving Tuesday. They called on relatives and old friends and attended to business matters during their trip.
A study center will open in the Hull high school building on Saturday October 17 starting at 9 a.m. All grade and rural teachers in the north half of Sioux county are expected to attend with notebooks and pencils. Charles M. Tye County Superintendent.
Mrs Henry Work and her son Art of Amherst South Dakota arrived here by car on Sunday Arthur returned immediately leaving his mother in the home of Mrs D Leonard who has been ill Mrs Work plans to take her mother back home for fall and winter Mr Work will come soon with a truck to move Mrs Leonard furniture to their home We are glad to report Mrs Leonard is feeling better and hopes for full recovery soon
The PTA resumes with a meeting next Wednesday evening at the public school. As the annual gathering, officers for the coming year will be elected and organizers expect a large turnout.
Local notice lists a second hand wagon for sale by owner Guy Kuyper of Boyden Iowa. No further details or contact information provided.
A special meeting of the board of supervisors led to three road contracts. A. F. Schmer won gravel for about a mile on Primary Road No. 19 near Inwood at about 1560. Huff and Wiuff won graveling the Larchwood Sioux River road for about 3000. Van der Schaaf and Van der Stouwe secured the traveling contract for the George Boyden road about five miles at around 6000.
A deal completed Tuesday transfers Jake Van Diepen gas and oil Station to John Scholten. Possession is given immediately and Scholten plans to move his house onto the acre bought with the business property.
The Board of Supervisors decided to gravel and grade about 20 miles of roads next season. Under supervision of Mr. R. Kamminga the project includes four miles from Matlock south to primary road No. 19, with the remainder in other sections of the county.
Tuesday morning high school students listened to a radio message from President Coolidge at the American Legion Convention in Omaha Nebraska.
Sioux county plan sets maroon plates with white figures next year starting at 86. The county treasurer already has the new plates issued earlier. Plate issuance this year has surpassed 7100, and with new Ford models entering the market, bids fail to reach about 3000 before year end.
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