First Ball Game Friday Opens Boyden Softball Season
Boyden opens its softball season with a home game against Sheldon All Stars Friday at 8 P.M. The club reviewed finances showing initial funds of 40.49 and after donations reached 406.49, then 131.27 after bills. Future games include May 24 Hull double header May 27 Newkirk Here June 3 Hospers Here June 10 Maurice Here plus a Sioux City colored team exhibition June 7.
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Boyden
Sheldon All Stars
Town Hall
Hull
Newkirk
Hospers
Maurice
Town Council Minutes from Boyden April 4 1949
The Town Council met in the clerk's office with Mayor N W Bell presiding. Present were Ray Smit John De Jong Paul Schreuder Jake Westra and George Mlazgar. Minutes approved bond of $500 with Western Surety approved. Contract for 265 to Watertower Paint and Repair for cleaning painting and welding approved. March treasurer's report shows balance 7556.70. Bills paid include General Fund and Water Works items. H G Auberg Sr named general utility man and mayor also appointed him marshal and street commissioner with 200 monthly pay plus car costs. Meeting adjourned. Cornelius Landhuis visited.
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N. W- Bell
Ray Smit
John de Jong
Paul Schreader
Jake Westra
George Mlazgar
Western Surety Company
Watertower Paint and Repair Company
N. Rouwenhorst
Paul Schreuder
Geo
Farmers Savings Bank
S. G. Vanden Brink
M. Cuperus
Vander Maten and Groo Lols
Boyden Hardware
Iowa
ONUC
Lea
H. G. Auberg Sr
Boyden
H. G. Auberg, Sr
The Significance Of The Poppy In War Remembrance
The article explains Poppy Day and the red flower symbol for fallen American WWI and WWII veterans. It notes poppies grew over graves in France and Belgium and supports disabled veterans and families by funds from poppy sales. It urges readers to consider injured veterans and families when buying poppies and remember the sacrifices of American soldiers.
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America
France
Belgium
American Legion Auxiliary
American
Legion
Auxiliary
Hull Index Sold to Marion Kempers in Sioux Center
The Sioux County Index ownership transfers Saturday from Sawyer family to Marion Kempers of Sioux Center. The paper will be run by Kempers starting June 1, with C J Sawyer remaining in the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County Index
Marion Kempers
Sioux Center
Sawyer Family
C. J. Sawyer
Committees to Meet Monday For School Gym Plans
A called meeting of committees appointed to cooperate with the Women's Citizenship Club of Boyden will be held Monday May 23 1949 in the Town Hall at 815 PM The proposition to be considered is the election of a gymnasium with facilities for entertainments banquets and gatherings sponsored by the school or community The committees include Glen Rensink chair Lloyd Goodyear H Heusinkveld Sr Marion Verrips and others from American Legion Auxiliary Boyden Town Council Boyden School Board Town and Country Club Women’s Citizenship Club and preparatory topics cover the GLWC contest modern gym possibilities school boards attitude toward public gatherings in the School House financial angle and available sites The event aims for broad community support and participation.
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Com
Women’s Citizenship Club of
Boyden
Lena Bergman Chim
H. M. Scholten
Ora van Diepen
Len Rensink
G.L.W.C
G.J. Vanden Berg
Hy. van Houte
G. Vanden Brink
Gerhart Scholten
Lena Bergman
W. C. C. Com
Temperance Crusade Urges Youth Education Against Liquor
A Sioux County column appeals to American women and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union to wage a new crusade for youth. It cites the danger of liquor and narcotics, urges teaching children the truth, and warns that brewers invade homes and families through alcohol.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Kings Highway
America
B.D. Dykstra
Elected County Legion Commander Named in Iowa Meeting
At the county American Legion meeting in Hospers Iowa Logan Vanden Brink was chosen County Commander and Earl Klay of Orange City was elected Vice Commander for the coming year.
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American Legion
Hospers
Iowa
Logan Vanden Brink
Earl Klay
Orange City
Legion Meeting May 23 at Spirit Lake
District Legion and Auxiliary hold an all day meeting at Spirit Lake on Monday May 23. Miss Lucille Johnson of Cherokee visits Bill Meyn home. Sunday guests at Andrew Belling home include Rev Louis Krebs and wife from Sheldon.
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District Legion and Auxiliary
Spirit Lake
Lucille Johnson
Bill Meyn
Miss Johnson
Andrew Belling
Louis Krebs
Sheldon
William Hietritter
Ernest Hietritter
Sioux City
Ernest Olson
Sioux County Court News Highlights Local Civil and Probate Actions
The record lists a damage suit by Mrs. Ernest Bickett of Bereford against Tom Noteboom for injuries after a 1948 highway collision on route 33 near Alton. Other actions include Neil Fisher vs Lane Slootweg for $178.81 on linoleum work, a divorce with custody and alimony for Josephine Doty, a will filing for Jennie Van Oort, estate valuations for John Robinet and others, and multiple executors and executrices appointed for Maurice and Alton estates. Card of thanks and school program notes conclude the page.
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Ernest Bickett
Bereford
S.dakota
Tom Noteboom
Orange City
Neil Fisher
LeMars Paint and Appliance
Lane Slootweg
Struble
Iowa
Josephine V. Doty
Hawarden
Leo K. Doty
Defendent
Jennie van Oort
John Robinet
Hospers
Idaho
St Mary's Parish
Dena Smits
Joh Smits
Maurice
G.J. Slobe
Clara Geselschap
Alton
Lucile Grady
Anthony J. Grady
Anton L. Grady
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Council
Cornelius Landhuis of
Harris
H.J. Landhuis
Hull Index
Robert Moret
Howard Verrips
Marion Haahr
Cedar Falls
Oliver Myer
Waterloo
Dorothea Arends
Helen Lenders
John. Ernisse
Leota
Minn
John Slykhuis
Mravin
Wm. J. Moret
Leonard Rensink
Henrietta Teeslink
Glendale
Calif
John Rensink Sr
Henry Rensink
Glenn
Jack Rensink
Harry Rensink
Ella Landhuis
Lee Rensink
Rodney Gordon
Hull Hospital
Gordon Twins
Frank Gordon
Shedon
Josie Kuyper
Lucy Kuyper
Glen Rensink
Chrm
Lloyd Goodyear H. Heusinkveld Sr
Marion
Verrips
Greoters
Geo. Reimers
John Sitter
Boyden Town Counsel
Jake Westra Chrm
Boyden School Board
Gerhart Scholten Chrm
Freda Roggen
Lawrence Doorenbos
Town and Country Club
John Stegeman Chrm
Thys Koole
Henry Westra
Arie Groeters
Women’s Citizenship Club
Henry Muilenberg
Robert Dethmers Hom
Don Vande Gaarde
John Grooters
Bernie Grooters
Anne Grooters
Ray Grooters
Sanborn
Ray Grooers
L. Burrgraaff
Mary Hoffs
Sioux County
Legion Meeting
Etta Niekirk
Denver
Colo
Elizabeth Sitter
Sioux Falls
Ed. Barents
Soon of
Ireton
Wm. Moon
Evenin
Sioux County Court News
Methodist Hospital
Morct
Harold de Boer
Green Cathedral
Willie
Arlis Klein Mra
Shirley Kuyper
James Seller
Roger van Meeteren
Wildcat Willie
Gladys
Penera
Georgiana Brinks
Joe
Harlin Dooren
Kathie
Es Marlys van Meeters
Vernon
David Lagoy
Celia
Lavonne Moret
Dill
Moret
Jerry Starkweather
Mr. Beal
Robert Rosenbem
Mrs Beal
Frances van Meeteren
Polly
Marilyn Moret
Jack Sick Boy
Junior Reuvers
Lee Moret
Harold de Boor
Seen Ee
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