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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1944
Page
1
A letter from Frank Dykstra to the WITH THE COLORS Women’s Citizenship Club expresses deep gratitude for Easter greetings and memories from home. He notes limited activities, ongoing schooling, and curiosity about future duties while sending best wishes.
Arnold G Stegeman England Boyden Women s Club writes to express gratitude for a candy box, notes he has many OPA numbers and is living in a tent overseas where food is scarce. He says the candy lifted his spirits and closes with thanks.
Henry Van Veldhuizen writes from a current unit in Italy thanking family for Easter gifts. He notes he remains in a new company, drives a truck, feels fine, and longs to return to the United States.
Edward W. Uittenbogaard writes from a soldier’s perspective thanking the Colorado Boyden Women’s Club Dear Women for the welcome box. He expresses sincere appreciation for the thoughtful gift and notes it is greatly valued by a soldier.
A note from Richard Burggraab at Camp Gruber dated December 28 describes arrival, no assignment yet, expecting work soon, and thanks for gifts. He asks readers to remember the soldiers at the fronts and to keep them in prayers.
A letter notes gratitude for a candy box from the Womens Club shared among men. The author mentions warm weather, a brief cold spell, limited rain, and that the Army observes Christmas as the only holiday of the year. Passes to travel are possible within the forces.
Two visitors in our room this week Donna Ver Hoef from Rock Valley visited us on Monday and Tuesday Marilyn Hollander was with us on Tuesday afternoon after seeing the County Nurse Janice Smit gave us candy Tuesday for her seventh birthday Marian and Marie Vagts brought a bouquet of plum blossoms Tuesday marked our first perfect attendance this month.
Students prepare a Dialogue en titled Description of Hats and a Play Oh Naughty Numbers for Monday evening. Marjean Vande Hoef returns after Scarlet Fever quarantine while David Lagoo rejoins after influenza. Shirley Kuyper is absent. Several students excelled in spelling with perfect scores all week.
One hundred fifty miles, which includes a few good size cities. Thanks again for the candy. Ed Donkersloot.
Cpl Peter D Mouw thanks the women of the club for a Christmas box received weeks before the holiday. He expresses appreciation for the thoughtful gesture and notes the package arrived earlier than expected.
The community notes the Junior-Senior Banquet on Friday May 19 at 7:00 PM in the School Gym. Plans remain secret, with juniors under Mrs. Fred Starkweather coordinating. Baccalaureate for the 1944 seniors is Sunday May 21 at 8:00 PM in the First Reformed Church, with Reverend Aberson delivering the sermon.
Bert Nash spent the evening Wednesday with Mrs. John Stegeman and family at their home.
Exceedingly heavy rainfall and strong winds disrupt Boyden area. Seven inches of rain in nine days flood basements and wash out bridges and roads. Farms report damage from a Monday windstorm. a Henry Schloetje farm building was leveled. Aviation Cadet Robert Scholten of the navy visits family in town.
Mr and Mrs Gerhard Scholten and family and their son Cadet Bob Scholten were Monday evening supper guests in the John Scholten home near Sheldon. Mrs John Casemier and Mrs Peter Herwynen were Spencer callers on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Walter Warntjes attended the funeral of Jim Den Herder at Sheldon on Tuesday afternoon.
Pfc. Alvin Den Hartog expresses gratitude for a box of candy sent by supporters. He notes it boosted morale for service members during maneuvers and thanks donors for the thoughtful gift, hoping all service members enjoy their gifts as they continue duties.
Logan Vanden Brink writes from Salt Lake City thanking supporters for a swell gift to Marines or service members. He cannot attend in person due to conditions and plans to respond by letter. He mentions studying engineering, hopes the war ends soon, and notes hospitality from local civilians.
Mrs. Floyd Fuhr and Butch spent Monday in the Henry Helsinkveld home. A local ad notes Cedar Garment Storage Lockers available at Hollanders 5 & 10c Store in Sheldon for 29 cents.
Mr and Mrs Henry Jansen and family of Sioux Center visited the Joe Van Velzen home Friday evening.
A dated list from Borden's Weekly Chronology shows daily entries from May 19 to May 25 1944 naming individuals such as Anna Cuperus Jake Jans Jr Howard Verrips Henry Hubers Joe Stientjes Carrie Jans Wilma Klein Clarence Van Velzen John Grooters Marie Lutjens Henry Wissink Chris Reimers Peter Rons Jake van Diepen Louis Rons Henry Aubers Viola Lutjens Robert Moret George Brinks Lawrence Mouw Lois Mouw Rueben Steven Thomas De Groot Jake Dekker and James Kool for a regional record of brief notices.
Edmond E. Lincoln extols America's mix of races while praising early settlers and immigrants for shared values. He notes high home ownership savings and insurance, then contrasts American freedom with dangers of centralized government. The Boyden Co-operative Creamery starts a new garage project on Main Street, adding to regional modernizing plants.
Seaman Merlyn Kraai of Farragut Idaho and his wife and son visited the Rev. Brink home in Orange City on Saturday while Brink attended church business in Michigan.
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