Boyden Hull District Faces Growing School Population
A survey by the Boyden Hull Community School District shows high school enrollment rising from 1961 to 1967 with projected totals between 250 and 270 students. Junior high is slated to peak at 150 in 1964, then level off, while parochial enrollments of about 20 per grade are not included in projections.
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Boyden-Hull
Boyden
Hull
Boyden Commercial Club
Boyden Legion Auxiliary
P.T.A
P.T.A and
Herman Boote
Marion Moret
Morris Nettinga
Johnnie Koeiker
Roy Reimers
Arnold Humme
New Library Hours Announced for Week
The library will be open Tuesday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Thursday 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The schedule lists the public hours for those days and times.
Hull appoints new Town Clerk Albert Valentine Sr
At a May 16 meeting the Hull Iowa Town Council opened and considered clerk applications. After extended discussion Albert Valentine Sr was hired to fill the position and will assume duties within a week. He replaces Van Pykeren who resigned effective May 19.
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Hull
Iowa
Albert Valentine
Valentine
van Pykeren
Hulls Rabbit Fancier Wins Prizes At Show
Timon Roetman of Hull entered his Champagne q Argent buck in a rabbit show with the Iowa State Rabbit Breeders Association at the Sioux City Auditorium. About 280 entries were exhibited. Roetman earned 1sts for Senior Buck, Breed Fur, and Normal Colored Fur. Ken Van Voorst of Rock Valley won Best of Breed in Champagne. Francis Bennet of Sioux City won Best Opposite sex.
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Timon Roetman
Hull
Sioux City
Roetman
Tim
Ken van Voorst
Rock Valley
Francis Bennet
Francis Pieschl Named Service Fieldman at Boyden
The Farmers Co operative Elevator at Boyden hires Francis Pieschl as service fieldman, replacing the recently resigned Orland Fara. Pieschl previously worked for Walnut Grove Products Company. Further details will appear in the next issue.
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Farmers Co-Operative Elevator
Boyden
Francis Pieschl
Walnut Grove Products Company
Pieschl
Orland Fara
Drill Team Members Meet For Practice In Hull Iowa
American Legion Drill Team members at Hull Iowa must attend practice Monday evening May 23 at the Public School ground.
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American Legion
Hull
Iowa
Boyden Auxiliary to Meet Monday May 23 8 PM
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 272 Boyden will meet Monday May 23 at 8:00 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Program Poppies by Mrs Norman Bell. Roll call recipe exchange. Hostesses Mrs George Horn Mrs Dick De Groot and Mrs Anna Kool.
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American Legion Auxiliary Unit
Boyden
the Legion Hall
Norman Bell
George Horn
Dick de Groot
Anna Kool
First Church Guild For Christian Service Meeting
The Guild for Christian Service of the First Reformed Church of Hull will meet in the church parlors on Tuesday evening May 24 at 7 45. Mrs Beltman of Orange City Iowa will be the special speaker for Mother's Day. All members are asked to bring a guest and be present for an evening of inspiration and fellowship. Hostesses include Mesdames Kleene Boogerd Bomgaars De Groot Te Slaa Bomgaars Vis De Wild Evertse Oosten ink Zigtema Vande Hoef Woelber.
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Guild For Christian Service of the
First Reformed Church of
Hull
Wm Beltman
Orange City
Iowa
Guild
Mesdames
Wilbert Kleene
James Boogerd
Junior Bomgaars
Anthony de Groot
John G. Te Slaa
Hattie Bomgaars
Peter Vis
Henry W. de Wild
Marius Evertse
Henry Oostenink
Barney Zigtema
Willis Vande Hoef
Lloyd Woelber
Hull Christian Grammar School
Christian Reformed Church
H C. van Deelen
Arlene Berghorst
Betty Bonestroo
Howard Bonestroo
Harriet Boogerd
Peter Hoekstra
Kenneth Hoksbergen
John Kooiker
Albert Meendering
Alice Meendering
Grace Rens
Marilyn Rens
Gary Roetman
Julene Te Slaa
Esther van Otterloo
Sandra Vink
Norman Vis
Linda Wielenga
Henrietta Zoet
Hull Town Council Approves Basement Ceiling in Memorial Building
At the last Town Council meeting of Hull it was decided to install a new ceiling in the basement of the Community Memorial Building. The fiber glass panel ceiling aims to improve appearance and material for the project arrived in Hull on Tuesday and Wednesday with workmen starting installation.
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Hull
Lost Hull High School Class Ring Found After Years
A Hull High School Class of 1923 gold ring engraved A G was found on Arnold's Park beach after about 80 years. It belonged to Alice Gorzeman later Mrs Hyman Wolfswinkel and was traced to her family via Des Moines contact. The ring’s recovery is described as a modern miracle with no exact loss date known.
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Hyman Wolfswinkel
Alice Gorzeman
E. J. Lohff
W. 55Th Street
Des Moines
Iowa
Hull
Wolfswinkel
Gorzeman
Glen Boerhave
Sibley — Shirley
Lake Okoboji
Shirley
Winifred
Winifred Dykstra
Dick de Jongh
Lake
Okoboji
Arnold's Park
Silver Tea Marks Mother's Day Program At Christian School Circle
Over 200 attend the Christian School Circle annual Silver Tea and Mother's Day program. Gifts are given to Natalie Brummel the youngest mother and to J Vander Zwaag and J Hubers the oldest mothers, all celebrated their eighty second birthdays in 1960.
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Christian School Circles
Natalie Brummel
J. Vander Zwaag
J. Hubers
Area Graduation Exercises Planned For Next Week
Community events list upcoming graduation ceremonies and related activities in Hull and Boyden areas. Vacation Bible School runs May 3 to 17 at First Reformed and American Reformed churches with $1.50 per pupil. enrollment limited. Baccalaureate and commencement events span May 22 to May 27, featuring speakers Rev Nicholas Rozeboom and Rev G F Van Oyen, with diplomas awarded to dozens of graduates.
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First Reformed
Hull
American Reformed Church
First ‘Reformed Church
Boyden-Hull
Boyden School
Nicholas Rozeboom
Western Christian High
Western Christian High School
G. F. van Oyen
H. C. van Deelen
Boyden-Hull High School
Boyden-Hull Community High School
Community Memorial
Wilton Bergstrand
Hull Population Rises 13.7 Percent in 1960 Census
Preliminary census figures released by the district supervisor show Hull growing to 1276 residents in 1960 from 1127 in 1950, a gain of 149 or 13.7 percent. Boyden rose to 561 from 541, up 3.7 percent, while Sioux County totals declined slightly to 26163 from 26381. Rock Valley increased to 1663 from 1581, up 5.2 percent.
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Gordon Hollar
Hull
Boyden
Sioux County
Rock Valley
IPS Urges Hull Manufacturers to List Plant Facilities
Iowa Public Service Company asks Hull area manufacturers to list their production facilities in the Industrial Facilities Register. The compiled data will be electronically tabulated with Northern Natural Gas and advertised nationally to solicit new orders. J. E. Vande Kerk says IPS will provide a list of local suppliers to prospective buyers upon request. Companies with updated equipment are urged to add details.
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Iowa Public Service Company
Hull
IPS
Northern Natural Gas Company
J. E. Vande Kerk
S. S. Representative Cancels June 2 Visit in Iowa
Budgetary limitations compel us to cancel the Orange City Iowa contact station visit scheduled for June 2 1960 John R Goldman district office manager Social Security Administration Sioux City Iowa announced today This is only a one trip cancellation Regular visits will be resumed with the trip scheduled for June 16 1960.
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Orange City
Iowa
John R. Goldman
Social Security Administration
Sioux City
Goldman
Horse Races Planned For Hull on Memorial Day
Memorial Day program at the Ball Park on Highway 18 will feature harness saddle barrel and pole dodging races starting at 1 15 p m. If rain postponement to Saturday June 4 admission is 25 and 50 cents.
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Ball Park
Candidates Rise in Local Politics Ahead of Primary
As the June primary nears, Hull sees multiple candidates for the Fifth District County Supervisor, and in Iowa’s Twenty fourth Senatorial District the race heats up with incumbent J. T. Dykhouse campaigning in the area alongside Republican challenger Robert Huisman of Sibley.
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Hull
Iowa
J. T. Dykhouse
Rock Rapids
Robert
Bob) Huisman
Sibley
Dorcas Society Hosts Mother's Day Program
The Dorcas Mission Society of St. John Lutheran Church hosted a Mother's Day program on May 11 attended by members and guests. The event featured a Bible study on Mark, a slide lecture on India missions, and a skit titled The World Our Mission Field. Corsages went to the oldest and youngest mothers, with a free will offering for India Missions.
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Dorcas Mission Society
St. John Lutheran Church
India
American Lutheran Church
Women’s Missionary Federation
Arnold Johnson
Aug. Meyn
A. Meyn
L. Keenan
Emma Kruse
A. L. Winter
P. Hinrichs
Fred Schmidt
George
Waldo Hollander
John D. Stegemann
Norven Winter
Henry Kruse
L. Woelber
India Missions
Busy Bees 4-H Club Meeting At Boyden Legion Hall
The Busy Bees 4-H Club met Saturday at the Boyden Legion Hall with 13 members and 3 visitors. Ellen Ver Meer led with talks on clothes care and good posture, Deloris Gordon spoke on shoes, and Linda Moret on posture. Ellen Ver Meer won first in Better Groomed Girls with Sharlyn Freese as alternate.
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Busy Bees 4-H
Boyden Legion Hall
Roy Schafer
Donna Doorenbos
Ellen Ver Meer
Sharlyn Freese
Phyllis van Gorp
Noreen Bell
Donna Vande Garde
Valarie van Diepen
Mrs Reimers and Granddaughters In County Car Crash
Mrs Wm Reimers and her granddaughters Carol and Betty were in a Saturday gravel road crash south east of town near the Standard Oil Station. Mrs Reimers sustained cuts bruises and shock while the car a new 1960 Ford was badly damaged. Betty had no injuries and all are reported to be recovering.
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Wm. Reimers
Carol
Betty Reimers
Standard Oil Station
Lincoln Merry Maidens May Mothers Day Meeting
The Lincoln Merry Maidens met May 5 at the home of Mrs. Ed Scholten and Betty Klay with seven members and two leaders. The 4 H pledge opened the meeting followed by talks on Good Manners Are Important and how to insert a zipper in a dress. The group voted to donate 3.00 to Farm Youth Exchange and planned a May 22 visit to the Christian Reformed Church. Lunch was provided by the hosts. Reporter Janyce Vander Berg.
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Ed Scholten
Betty Klay
Judy Waanders
Janyce Vander Berg
Christian Reformed Church
Janyce Vander-Berg
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Boyden - Hull Community
First Church Guild For Christian Service
Bryden
al Vroonland
Andy Moret
Silver Tea of
Christian School Circle
Community Memorial Building
Henry van Engen
Isaac van Someren
van Someren
Alvina van Engen
S. S
Dorcas Society
Busy Bees
Lincoln
Merry Maidens
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